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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-03
IMPORTANT CERrIFiCATFs.

Rochester, " T., December %, 1861.
Messrs r. H. DHAKE e Co: have been great sufferer
from Dyspepsia for three four years and had aban
don my profession. About three months ago tried the
Plantation Bters aud to my great Joy now nearly
well man. have recommended them Ia several cases
and as far as I know, always with signal beaeHt
am respectfully yours, REV. is CAThORx
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-03
ASA CuRRIy.

I""H"eFI"UI, IUtN NINt0, III Day, 1862.
Rr.PEcrrp FRIENn: My daughter has been much benr.
fitted by the Of thy Plantation Btters. Thou wilt
send me two bottles
Thy friend ASA CuRRIN
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

MEN Cons INsTRnMFNrs The
fiict with despotism is not one that has
sprung up suddenly, it is not new, nor has
1t arisen from human passions because it is
working its way through them. l remem-
Der well. when / was boy, upon one bitter
windy March morning, as the old button
ball trees roared over against my fathers
house, saying, as went forth mittened and
buttoned and pitapat, II wish every tree
was cut down, so that it would not be so
cold' "for heard the wind in the trees
roaring, and thought that it was the trees
that made the wind. Now there are, not
children fools, but grownup fools, that say,
'If this man was hung, and that man was
cut down, we would have peace" As if
because God send his influence through
men, they were themselves the cause of the
influences. 1t is not the trumpet that makes
the noise, but the man that blows through
the trumpet. And no man will succeed in
putting an end to the great movement that
has been inauguraed in our day by stretch
ing the neck of Phillips, a Garrison, and
a Greeley, until he reaches Him that speaks
through them and then it may prove again
that the crucfxion of the highest is the
foundation of immortal yictores.-K w.
Beecher
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14
Don't Snub the Child.

Many child has been wilted into silence,
and frightened out of success, simply by be-
ing snubbed. 1t is very easy to snuba child ;
equally easy TO encourage the child, and
lead him to the accomplishment of some
thing useful.
Children have strong symrathies-warm
and tender hearts. They soon form attach
ments TO those who are placed in authority
over them, or else they regard them with
feeling very near allied to hatred. What
child ever loved cross, snappish teacher ?
What child ever hated teacher or parent
who showed loving interest in the childs
success?
Very easy indeed is it TO discourage the
little student. He has spent an hour or two
at home over lesson which seems dull TO
him. Father, mother, and tae big brothers,
not being we'll versed in the subject, give
him no assistance. He goes to school, hop
ing that he will make very good recita-
tion. HIS is not quite up TO the mark.
Ounce" "booby," "blockhcad," says the
uEwise teacher. The poor little fellows
heart sinks all the way to his ankles. What
use is there of his trying? He is BOBBY.
Why should he learn anything! Has not
his teacher, who certainly knows him, told
him he is Ounce? Is not his head
made of mahogany? He despairs of ever
succeeding, sits down in fit Of sulSy des-
pondency, and makes a positive failure in
his lesson for the next day. Had the teach
er encouraged him little, kindly pointed
out TO him his deficiency, and showed him
how to set his faults right, he might have
come the next day with merry heart,
cheerful face, and well-learned lesson.
Another little disciple comes bouncing
home from school in high glee. He has
done well in his lessons. He has had good
time with the other boys, coasting or skat-
ing. Who can sympatbize with him, and
enjoy his enjoyments so well as his parents
He rushes into their presence. "There,
now, you noisy calfl' "Wipe your feet
this minute, SIR" How dare you p An
extinguisher is put upon him. Whether his
sins be great or small, he feels the condem-
nation great, and sulkily sneaks off to his
room by himself. or goes to the kitchen corn
er, behind the stove, WHARF he soothes his
ruffled feelings by stroking The cat, assured
that there is some sympathy between them,
even if human beings do snarl at him and
discourage him.-.School Visitor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

THE Cross ExAMINATIo IoN.-During a
recent trial at Aburn, the following occur
red to vary the monotony of the proceed
ings. Among the witnesses was one, as
verdant specimen of humanity as one
would wish to meet with. After a severe
cross-examination, the counsel for the gov
ernment paused, aud then, putting on look
of severity and an ominous shake OF the
head exclaimed -
"Mr. Witness, has not an effort been
made to induce you to tell different story? I"
"A different story from what | have told,
sir r?''
"That is what / mean.'
"Yes, sir, several persons have tried to
get me to tell different story from what
have told, but they couldn't"
"Now, sir, upon your oath, wish to know
who those persons are r
"Waal, guess you've tried about as hard
as any of them"
The witness was dismissed, while judge,
jury and spectators INDUCED in hearty
laugh.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

, he battle of Montebello, fully intended
cossing the Po at the village of Stradella |;
flat he had ordered his household to move
/, that place the moment il should be in
possession Of his troops in fact that he had
determined upon making it his head-quar-
| t.rs When, upon making the reconnoi-
s,nce we have above referred to, he saw
| tie Austrians moving toward Stradella, he
determined he would reach that place be-
Ere them; and this he would have done
Ind not that sentinel perda'-that lone
ucket-detaned him until it was too late
Il accomplish his purpose. His majesty
n doubt, writhed at the detention, and was,
rhrhaps, tempted to blow out the brains of
tle.little chasseur with his revolver; but
he reflected that the man was doing no more
than his bounden duty. Had he shot that
sentinel the French soldiers would have
stigmatized the act as murder, and have
looked upon the emperor as unworthy TO
command them. Discipline is the safe
guard of an army, and none more than the
commanding officers must submit to its re-
quirements, even when, as in the instance
we have just related, a whole plan of cam
paign is changed thereby. The soldier
must obey orders to the letter. He neither
could nor can make any distinctions.
THAT day, while at dinner, the Empe-
ror Napoleon related the incident of the
morning to those who shared his meal. A.
mong these was Marshal paraguay d Hill
iers, who commanded the division to which
the Eleventh Chasseurs belonged. The
next day the marshal sent for the soldier
who had detained the emperor so long and
gave him military medal
"Never let any one pass without the
countersign, mes enfants, said the veteran,
not even the emperor HIMSELF
"Recent events point moral to this
story. which all will find without our aid.
Napoleon III, Emperor of France, the
mightiest monarch in Europe, with the fate
of two nations depending upon his move
ments, allowed one of his sentinels to retain
him prisoner for two hours, and that at a
moment he deemed of paramount impor-
tance. He made no effort to shoot or dis
arm the sentinel. He felt the man was do
ing his duty, and he submitted to a necessi-
ty which he could not overcome save by
violence. He knew that no excuse could
have palliated any other course of action.
Obedience is the soldiers first law-.from
the highest to the loWeSt"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

GEN. WAsHNGToN's GENERAL ORD.
ER.-The following General Order was is
sued by our noble Washington to his troops,
Aug. 3, 1776:-
"That the troops may have an oppor-
tunity of attending pnblic worship, as well
as TO take some rest after the great fatigue
they have gone through, the General, in fu-
ture, excuses them from fatigue duty on
Sundays, except at the ship-yards, or on
special occasions, until further orders. The
General is sorry TO be informed, that the
foolish and wicked practice of profane ours
ing and swearing, voice hitherto little
known in the American army. is growing
into fashion. He hopes the officers will by
example as we'll as influence, endeavor TO
check it, and that both they and the men
will reflect that we can have little hope Of
the blessing of Heaven on our arms, if we
insult it by our impiety and folly. Added
to this, it is voice so mean and low. with
out any temptation, that every man of sense
and character detests and despises it,"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

RATHER A MISUNDERSTANDING
firnIuoorr, suIarI Trainer IT. pennsylvania,
was sometime ago drafted for the service of
his country. His wife, though she possess
ed but a small stock of general information,
is one of the best eonjugal partners, and she
was much troubled at the thought of part
ing, with her husband. As she was engag-
ed in scrubbing off her door steps, rough
looking stranger came up, and thus address
ed her:
Il hear, madam, that your husband has
been drafted"
"Yes, sir, he has" answered Mrs. Pix
inson, "though, dear knows, there's few men
that couldn't be better spared from their
families"
swell, ma am, I've come to offer myself
substitute for him." -....-
"a what?" asked Mrs. Pilkinson, with
some excitement. .-..-..
Pm willing to take his place" said the
stranger.
"You take the place Of my husband, you
wretch! I'll teach you to insult distress
ed woman in that way, you vagabond J"
cried Mrs. Pilkinson, as she discharged the
dirty soap suds in the face of the discomft-
ed and astonished substitute, who took to
his heels just in time to escape having his
head broken by the bucket.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

The Chambersburg (Pa.) Valley Spirit
says that while that ancient borough was
under rebel rule, rebel soldier applied to
a lady for an axe to cut down liberty pole
which had stood in the public square ever
since the great uprising of the people upon
the fall Of Fort Sumter. She refused to
give the axe. lie drew his pistol from his
belt and threatened to shoot her unless she
complied with his demand. She replied,
with perfect GOODNESS, "You can put twenty
bullets through my heart, but you cannot
force me TO give you an axe to cut down
that pole" s.sst
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

IRISH WIT.-A priest, proceeding to the
chapel one Sunday morning through the
battle-ground, observed several sprighily
girls seated on thombstone, and wishing TO
bo jocular with them, asked what they were
doing there.
"Nothing at all, Place your reverence"
was the reply of one of them.
"Nothing," said he, "what is nothing y
"Shut your eyes, your riversnce," retort-
ed one of the giils, 'and you'll see it all"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

A piece of candle may be made TO burn
all night in sick room or elsewhere, where
dull light is wished, by putting finely pow
dered salt on the candle until it reaches the
black part of the wick. In this way mild
and steady light may be kept through the
night from small piece of candle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

A Western editor was lately shot in an
affray. Luckily the ball came against a
bundle of unpaid bills in his pocket. Gun
powder couldn't get through that.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14
D Q oetrp.
"THY WILL BE DONE,


BY CAROLINE A. MASON.
I pray with meek hands on my breast,
" Thy will be done. thy kingdom Gomez
But shouldst thou call my dear ones home
Should still say, :" IT'S best
Thy will be done .?
cannot tell. probe my heart
With sharpest Instruments Of pain,
And listen II the sweet refrain
Still wells up through the smart
Thy will be donen
cannot tell. l yield the quest
Content ifonly day by day
MY God shall give me grace 10 say,
Father, thou knowest best
Thy win be donen t
He gives no strength for coming i'll
Until Its advent. Then he rolls
His love In on his waiting souls,
Sure of their sweet " Thy will,
Thy will de done.n
"Give us this day our daily bread";
50 prayed the Christ and so will 1.
Father, my daily need supply;
shall not go unfed
Thy will be donen
Thy will be done. Take aught away
Thou seest needfui. Give aught-heaith
Or sickness, penury wealth.
Only give strength to say,
THY will be done.n
And should these fiery trials come
wot Of Thy dear word rll trust
And help me bear what'er must
And say, all murmurs dumb
Thy will be donen
And when with solemn care, some day,
Sweet friends m dying eyes shall close,
Hear my last prayer, and give to those
love best strength to say,
Thy will be done.p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

The number of full negro regiments now
in the service of the United States, is four
teen and one battery. There are also
twenty-four more forming and in various
stages Of completion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

A lady in Switzerland addressing peas
ant who was working in his garden very
early in the season, said, 1 fear the plants
which have come forward rapidly will yet
all be destroyed by frosis-" "God has been
our father great while," was the reply.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

1t is said of rich miser that he died of
great want-the want of more money.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

Goes Super-Phosphate of Lime, for
ARMS & WILSON.
april Ii, 1868 l6-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

In exchange Tor Goods, Produce of all
Az, Woolen and all kinds of Rags, for which
n1z1et price will be paid.
BY X, HYDE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

4ELS Herds-Grass, and 1000 lbs
Fu Clover Seed, for sale by
l6- ARMS & WILSON.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

ID KEROSENE OIL, and Grocer
IDS, as low as can be affordsd.
II BY r. HYDE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

Rhodes Super-Phosphate of Lime,
j ARMS s. WILSON.
| April IA, 1868. 16-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

b, jackson Whites, and other varieties,
At X. uYDE'S
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14
FLOUR Flour

hHty, constantly on hand and for sale by
Pn in less quantity. By R. HYDE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

CLAPBOARDS, and $4,000
Spruce Shingles, for sale by
l6- ARMS & WILSON.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-08-14

mice FAMILY FLOUR, for sale by
r ARMS & WILSON.
april IA, 1868. ls-
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12
From ViClkSburg.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7-5 p. MA special
from Cairo 10 the Tribune says u Mem.
phis dispatch announces the arrival OF the
AdeIine from Vicksburg.
The ram Queen Of the West ran the
blockade and braved the rebel batteries,
on Monday morning, at daylight. Over
one hundred heavy siege guns bclched
forth their contents rpon her as ,he
steamed swiftly past. The noise of can
nonading was terrific. A rebel boat also
opened fire upon the Queen. which tie
Qleen returned. and crippled the rebel
steamer. The Queen then pass d to the
foot of the canal, and th4re stayed until
l p M. when she left for The point bs
low. A line of lower batteries sAen op-n
ed upon hsI. The Queen went through
in ssfety-nobody hurt. 1t is feat, the
the accomplishment of which should
make Capt. Sutherland's name stand
among the hest aud bravest Union off
GERS. The Qnren, at the lower batteries
was under fire Tor three quarters Of al
hour.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12

The Army of the Potomac correspon
dent of the New York World, writing on
the 5lh inst, says
"Have you any reason for the faith
which is in you?' said a friead 10 me
this morning, in response TO my asser.
lion that we should soon haye better
and more effective army. Mot assuredly.
If Gen'l Hooker means to do anything,
he meeus to improve the discipline and
inspilit the hearts Of this army. do
lay claim to being able TO judge Of few
things in military way, or else all my
army experience goes for nothing. What
| see and know. l can certainly judge of.
And | ind General Hooker aud his staff
assistants aIc taking hold Of this large
work in the sine prompt and vigorous
manner that they have exercised in regard
to smaller works Of the came nature here.
toforp.
There is a certain decision, a certain
resolution aud determination manifest in
the style with which headquarters takes
hold Of things, which indicates ready
comprehension of the immense detail,
and thorough ability to master all the
elements needing control which pertain
to this army, No confusion prevails,
Everything moves with even greater ia
cility than before. There will soon be
still greater reasons for the faith that is
in me,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12
For the Lancaster Gazette ,

How sweet is the remembrance Of the
innocence of childish delights. l have
just b-eu in reflective mood. have
just been contemplating the disonance
that Is at present narrowing up the hearts
Of the American people. and my own re-
lation to my once happy country. Ny
mind was in fitting mood to bs turned
back to the retrospec'iou Of brighter and
happier days. 1t WAS not legend, it was
to me reality. The family hearth, with
its sweet r. collections Of the dear hearts
and scenes that clustered around it, come
up as vividly before me. as it we're but
yesterday; and l have been made hap
pier and better man. 1t is not vain, or
untrue, 10 say, that the primitive days OF
the old family household were more re
plete with virtue and ,ys than the pres.
ent; and am satisfied that God las fixed
the remembrance of childhood in our
minds. to act as checks on our wayward.
ness. and to induce goodness and lead to
better lie. recount the many endearing
associations Of my fathers house The kind
solcitule and loving admonitious Of a
moth.r, and dear brothers and sisters, and
rejoice that I cannot loose the sweet re-.
collections. will cherish them While
live. These scenes can never return o
any Of us, but they will be onr guides
through tic stormy and unfrendIy lur-
moils Of lite, 1t is an inheritance that
robbers cannot steal from US
Bnt the dear friends of my youth have
dropped away, one by one; some nipprd d
ny the early frosts Of time; some BY Il Q
limits OF mans appointed three score and
ten, or four score years; and some are re-.
moved TO other lands. which rorbids th.
hope Of another earthly meeting: while l.
approaching The scar and yellow leaf, 6nt
myself living almost in land of strsu-
gers. God grant that l may be sustained
ny the remembrance Of childish limo.
csuce, and that my declining years may
b. fruitful o. some useful examples to
those that are 10 succeed me.
ECLECTIC.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12

Official Account of the Charleston Affair
Official dispatches have be-n received
from Admiral Dupont regarding the re-
cent affair of Charleston; also, including
the account Of Com. Slelwaeen Of the
Mercedi'a. The accoudts do not differ
from !bat recently sent by telegraph, and
present no new features. The Merccdits
and Key Stone were the only lw1 vessels
Injured, though other vessels Of the
squadron were struck by the enemy's 8
shot. The olliC CTS and or OF The Mer.
cedi were parolled, but nothing was
said about the vessels, which together
with tbs Keystone, sre repairing at Port
Royal.
The rams came upon the fleet during a
thick fog, and we're not seen until close
alongside the Mercedia. The ram being
50 low in the water that tho Mercodila
was unable to bring gun to bear on her,
The former was disabled by The 6rSt shot
of the ram. which passed clear through
her, exploding her steam drum, depriving
heI Of tho power of motion. kiIliag the
gunner and sCalding numbor of the
crew, Tie ram after being detained half
an hodr by the Mercedta, started for the
Keystone aud soon disabled her BY e shot
through bo III steam chests. Tsn rifle
shells struck her and two burst on the
quuter deck The Hous.tonic gave chase
and shot from her struok the wheel.
honso Of the ram. doing, it is thought,
some damage, and carrying away her
nag. The rebel vessels then passed north
ward, and took refuge in the Swash chan
mel. About One,fouuh Of the crew of the
keystone were killed and wounded
Most of them died from the escaping
steam, Commander StolIwagen has asked
aud Admiral Dupont ordered an investi
cation.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12
Important from Gen. ROSecrans'
Command.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 10.-our forces en-
tered Lebanon, Tennessee, February 8.
They captured some 600 ConIederates,
most of them being Of Morgsu's com
mHud Many field officers were taken.
Among the prisoners is Pauldiug Ander.
sun, violent rebel member of the State
Legislature Of 1860 and 1861, He was
an original Secsssiouist-oue Of the CARL.
est advocates for Southern COnfeder,
acy.
Over 100 wounded reached here by the
cars from Murfreesboro', to night.
A number Of paymas'ers left for the
front theis morning.
The first through train for Murfrees-
boIo' this morning
River six feet on the shoals, and fall
ing. 1t has been raining heavily since
noon.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12
Interesting from Mexico aud the Gulf

New YoRK, February 9.-Ths New
Orlcans Pirayune of the lst states that
Rio Grande advic's of January 23d say
the French have not occupied Matamo-
ras. Tampico has been evacuated by the
French. but the port is blockaded.
A large number of merchantmen were
at the mouth Of the Rio Grande, with
cargoes for Matanrras.
A Fort CIinch. Florida, letter of 3ist
states that fight took place on 81. Mary's
river, at Scrubby Bluff, between some
'ebcl cavalry and three companies Of COL
ored South Carolina volunteers The re-
bells attempted TO take the steamer John
Adams by boarding, but the negro sol,
ders beat them of bTavsly. The Captain
Of the John Adams was shoi, his murder,
er being shot Immediately by negro SER
geant. Our loss was two killed, and six
wounded We took seven prisoners. The
steame. was not injured.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12

iticiaus as seek to build up their party on
the ruins Of their Government. They,
in the language of another, would Eight
the funeral pile of their country, and
hugh TO see the guardian angel of our
liberties take her everlasting fight"
Your old friend,
J. W. STINCHCoMB,
Capt. Go. B, i7,h, owl.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1863-02-12
APPEAL FOR LITERATURE.
A. BRENyENAA'S BOOK STORE.
Three Doors West of Hooking valley
Rank.

The richest soil witboutthc aid
OF Books Is swiftly choked with overy weed,
And brings old heath enism back again
With every vice and crime that human nature staih
Has Ignorance diseased the auwith progress surei
A. BRENNEMAN has Booksthe foul disc ase to cure;
Would parents save thoir children from each via
and crimel
III svoumes suit each case and suit the timei
ould parents now prepare them forth cir mn
ho' od'sdayg
His Stock points out and keeps them In the waYl
From School Book sup 10 Books for deepest mind
The Stationery cheap aud nne Of different kinds,
Blinds. raf
Come SEQ hiS ample stosh while low warPri
spread.
And prove thatBRENREHAN An 10 going aheadt ...
Come buy, to HHmaR EIsVatiSR true,
And push abe oSd your cli IdreA and your counbF'
Lancaster yhne l4t3fS0Q. %. ..tf.