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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

TIE appearance Of the prisoners was less
rcpulsive, less hardened, Than have noticed
in similar institutions. This arises perhaps
from the,ll,imane system OF the gAvesnment,
.shicb, while .insisting upo1. perfect obeti-
cnce, does al that can be done 10 make, the
conyyicts comfortatfc. - '@* q stE~ ~f&.A 3.
n EgSTT 4 Er ID yz T. AZ err . ~, ~ = -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

"A cGrrespon5entrwr from lSaratogo
says that gambling ID carried. on there al a
fearful rate. Thousands change hands daily,
and the young men, soldiers home from the
war with their pay in their pockets, young
lal'ioraians, and old gentlemen, are inlatu-
ated, and the betting is high. Near the u, s.
Hotel Is latge double brick house All In
quiet around'nN Men go in az If 10 n sacfi
flee No sound issues from the dwelling
II is kept by MorsSey, and is, oot of New
York, the largest gatnbhng house in tho
country. 1t is kept in style. All the ma
chincry is we'll adjusted, well oiled, and
moves without ffictsbn. The table III elegant
aud costly Wines and viands are spread in
.profusion. It bears the name of a !" Club
House" and many public men who hold the
repute and life OF men in their hands, are
said to board there. But thousands are lost
andgwcn within that quiet roireat. Morissey
can be seen at any time at the United States
Hotel, dressed in style, short, athletic, pow
ertnl man.. dt,ict aud of few words He came
sto New York in 1859 from Troy lie was
then fighter, poor. drunken and brutal
lie came 70 whip Bill Poole and his party, 10
whom he bore deadly hate. He was en-
gagged TO protect he ballot box in Il warl
election He tlien arranged the fight with
Sullivan, and became the champion Of the
fancy. lie has made money, il said to bo
worth $5tO,0UQ, is a great stock operator,
and keeps seyefal Of The largest gambling
houses in the city Of New York. = Hs'is
steady man now, drpgss moth Ing, and does
not gamble himself. jlIeshas lease of the
race. track FOR the races, and brings NJ, at
BIS own expense, detectives from New York,
to keep pick pockets away, and to preserve
good order. All around the Club House"
are gambling tables all open to the eye. A
room Is selccted, small, semi circular table,
bound with green baize, tokens 10 represent
com, four men to ran tie machine, All the
dupes thatscan be induced tp sit down, with
about ten or twenty who play against the
bank, but all really ~ ,tAe. ring, with an APP
parent fairness IN the mode, but SO conduct.
ed that in nine cases ont Of ten the bank
must win and the person loses. Here from
early mora. ALL day long, I'LL the small hours
that tell that midnight has gone, men sit and
sanhnder money and character. Scarcely
word rs spoken, ai q all that Is is in s,fb-
dued tors, and the game rsns on, carrying
untold wealth igtostlle I'LL of 4the bank, and
despair into the fcprt and frenzy into the
eye OF the loser Clerks, sons Of noble moth
ers, ofilccrs who have fought bravely for the
nation, young husbands and fathers, are
daily carried over this moral cataract Of Nj.
agara, and are seen TO more. Besides these
il has become fashionable to foi,n clubs of
wealthy rnen. and 70 70 n room, from which
zail arr exelude!. WHO are not invited. and
have asgrest gapic of cards, with the sa,al
stake oi - or $50 70 give pi1usncy TO the
game These men do not want money, but
the excitement Of the chance. f 'ns3s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

''@'t % - @57 FNa " UIE# ~ gs7T3T755 8TrT
SOMEBODY'S DARLING.

= Into a ward ofths xhtewashed halls. .., I'd
Where the dead ana dying lay
% Wounded By bayonets, shells aud balls,
-r Somebody's Darling was borne enc day IS
Somebody's Darling, so young and so brave,
Wearing yet on his pale, sweet face ''a 81
.,l SO n TO be hid by the dust OF the grave,
The lingering light Of his boyhood's grace.
r Matted and damp are the curls Of gold .. ..N
. kissing the snow OF that fair young brow. -+
Pale are lips 81 delicate mold T..'@
a Somebody's Darling Is dying now
Back from his beautiful blue .veined brow .va''
Brush all the wandering waves Of gold; rar
se& Cross his hands on his bosom now, = s..
Somebody's Darling is still and cold.
Kiss him once for somehodys sake, s so N...
Murmur PRAYER soft and low, Gsaes ~ a....
One bright curl from II fair mates take,
They we're somebody's pride you know;
s somebody's hand hath rested there, s y 1865. -.
Was u mothers, soft and whitep
And have the lips Of a sister fair .....
Becn baptized In the waves or lghtf
God knows bestf he has somebody's love: -
Somebody's heart rnshrintd lin there:
Somebody waited his name above ,sa. ~aass
s.r. Night ana morn OH the wings OF PRAYER;
Somebody ept when he marched away, ~
Looking so HANDSOME, brave and grand; s
Somebody's kiss OH his forehead lay s'
Somebody clung to his parting hand, ...
Somebody's waiting and watching for lin 3
fearning To held hin AGAIN 10 theishearg;
And there he Ties wNllt Is blue eyes dm 3
And the smiling child like lips apart,
8 q Tenderls bury the fair young dead, -.f ...t r.
faustbg to drop on his grave \ tear; ss.
Carve on the woodeH slab at his head,
y Somebody's Darling sinn.bers here.'
4
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

A CHAPTER ON BOYS -f,oys!A What Z,
world Of frizzled heads, dirty faces, chappcd
hands aud toeless boots ihis simple little
monosyllable suggests Gays Lying, moy.
ing institutions of mischief and sport H.
Creatures, who run. tumble. bite, scream,
chatter, and hammer their way through The
world tn the greatest possible impudencc
and nonchalancc. They are the things to
worry the dignity ofSDld ascrrnle, vino tries
10 keep them il, rows, but fails, for they are
like crooked pins--can't be kept straight
They turn the house upside down, keep
continual uproar in the streets, batter things
every way, make life misery, and. .ftntaten
TO pul. creation to pieces. They are all per-
-vading. They are found IN the woods, in
the fields, in the streets, in the attic, insthe
cellar, in the barn, in church, in taverr,s,
sa!oons,in stores and shops, on trees, under
ground everywhere; and ever the same
noisy, jostling, original beings j, They wait
no! up0n care, but array they dash, upon
their reckless traih, apparently needing moth
ing--lost in the giddy whirls Of their sports
x-yet mn u singlcArnave is made, not saaword
is uttered bD :he old Governor but their
ready eye and ear ca tches it and lays il up
in aheir stoTehouse Of incidents 1er 'falare
gt{sr 10. sF..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

6 CHicAco presses hard on two hunslred
tn ,usand inhabitants.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

!. ), And while no arbitrary fashion forces the
exposure OF frghtfdl profile, cf1nlsy arm
ponderots ankle, no rule exists TO prefef
the reverse al THESE being 'shp ws,. Every H.
dy isiat liberty to bring, ,ou her o.n :" good
points 'as she thinks best. and ii is easy -
do 50, as wcfi rs to conceal her weak ores,
without departing fion the fashions that
presa1l 5iaiH t5t YkaI u sam ga4s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

In eight take your. friends part; at a
feast let him have II himself.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

I'D NswiSrocK YAkns.--T The ncw stock yards
ef.the Chicago, Burirgton,G Quincy R.aR.t
Co., in Chicago, are beiag fitted up In the.
most extensive and. fonvenith. manner, ana
wilt add greatly t. thsfaciithsfer receiving
and shipping stoca sof al kinds y Fear Of
Fairbanks Stock Scales, forty two feet long ]
and wide enough 70 weigh an entire car load
at once, are being built IN the yarts. so that
all stock received or delivered can be prompt.
" and correctly weighed.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

". TgeoAr AFFECTIONS A physician writing
from NaFfse, New York. .speakiug sof the
beneficial effects resulting from the use Of
4" BrOrn's B,onehiat 7,oekes,," says-l-"oblige
ne ny sefsiin. a dozen, more Of yonrss Bron.
chial Tio@ncs, enclosing bin. For alleviat
ing that ha.rid irritation only felts by those
who have suffered from any. ;Broncbinl aifsc.
ton. and for foarscness and sore throat TOO,
am free to confess (thoaeh am m NJ. d. j.
they answer all you claim for them. wonld
beg you 70 fcrl that r afl one " tie lasi men
in the profession op'rtfsa nostrupn, but feel
am but doing you Justice to assert wh hat I
have.n To, avoid Disappointment, be sure
to obtain the genuine Browns Bronchial
Troches." y 3fAasa ~ fa T1F 4
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19
n. MAGGART.

GET ENoUGH SLEsp.-- We have often.heard
young men remark that four or, five hours
WAS all they wanted, and all that the human
system required The habit of going with
out sufficient sleep is very Injurious, Thou
sands, no doubt, permanently injuret their
health in this way. We'live in a fast age,
when every body seems 10 be trying 10 per-
vert uie ordef' OF nature. If folks will per
-sist in turning night into day, it il not to be
wondered that few last out the allotted term
OF life. No matter what mans occupation
physical or mental, or, like Othclo s. gone
aud living in idleness--the constitution can
not stand il without suflicicney of regular
and refreshing sieep. john Hunter, the great
surgeon, died suddenly of spasnlod;c atfec.
tion Of the heart, a disease greatly encoar
aged by want Of sleep. In a volume Just
published by medical man, there is one
great lesson that may 4be learned by hard
students and literary men. and that is, that
Hunter probably killed himself by too little
sleep. :" -Four ,houts rest at night and one
after dinner, tannot be deemed saificient to
recruit the exhausted powers Of body and
mind" Certainly not; and the consequence
was that 'Huntcr died early !If&rnen will in.
sist on cheating sleep her twin sister death
will aveDge the insult--Uome Journal ~'' s+
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19
BooTLEsss ADVICE 70 E,ocTs.


For the Gazette. y..~ .
Hos. Carr Doors: Vow muc', you have
been, missed by yonr adnrcrs during your
absence. Dull indeed seemed the column in
orr GAsErrE where your inimtaLle eifusions
were wont to appear. But, 10! the darkness
passeth away and once more the rays Of
light which elnanate from that wonderful
pen burst upon US in full splendor. Home
sgaini Blessed realty Long may you; en-.
joy fond mothers protection, ard long may
it be ere that big bro9n head must roam
from the shadow Of the paternal tree. But
what alarms me most is, that head has pain
in it. | have been making out diagnosis
Of the case and Ieport.sas follows: Enlarge
ment Of a vacuum III the frcntal region of the
cranna5 aecpmpapisi .by conslspesation Of
,orsansa, A,ll, y, and 10, as numbered on
Prot. fowier's mode. Symptoms arc danger,
GUS, unless the disease can be brought tc the
surface, which can be- effected by pronp,
treatment where the skull is somewhat po
rods; therefore think there is hope in your.
case, and night saggest frmedy should
you wish it. have dwe!t long among the,
wilderness Of the prairies and have become
possessed ofknowIedga and skill, most yalu,
able. Terms to suit the case. Warranted
to kill or cure; no care no pay, of course.
With an anxious heart must say farewell,
my brown, big headed friend. ts4k.lf4
UNCLE PETER.
JAsEsvILLE, August gth ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-19

Cosv or PnEAcnrsG IS Some people talk
great deal about ministers and tie cost %:
keeping them, paying their house rent, tsls's
expenses, md other itenIs Of salary. Did
aictl persons ever think that it costs thirty.
iiye million Of dollars to pay the salaries of
American lawyers tiat twelve million sI
doflarsarc paid out Annually. ID keep ID.
anil ten million of dollars 10 kcep
the dogs in the midst of US alive, ,swhsis onIT
six nlilai. O. dollars are. spent annually 10
sustain six thousand ministers in lhe.Unites
States These are facts, and statistics wi,l
show them 10 be facts,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09
.rAcrs For rHE PEOPLE.

lisa we'll established fact that no pre-
pafaiion has ever been placed before the pub
lie. that, as a remedial agent for the safe and
sneedy cure of Coughs, Colds, Group, In
g,tDza, Hoarseness, Tickling in the Throat,
i,teness of the Chest and Lungs, and the re-
ef of Consumptve Cough, is equal to Goes
9ouoh Balsarn Although not known in the
Wastern States until the fall of 1868, over
500, 900 bottles of 1t were sold and used by
The people; it's immense popularity being the
reeuit of its undoubted merit. The propri-
etors. Messrs. C. G. CLARK Il Co., OF New
Haven. c., who are among the most reliable
of she Eastern Drug Houses, have offered to
any man who would produce an article that
woula cure any Lung and Throat affections
az quick as Goes Cough Balsam, reward OF
800. and are without any taker, although
tue offer has been made public over two years.
TIE bottle compares favorably in size with
any OF the 65 cent preparations, and its
strength is second to none, making 1t not only
the best, but the cheapest remedy in the
world. We have the united testimony OF
such houses as Lord & Smith; Fuller. finch
q Fuller; Burnham a. Van Setback j. IL.
Reed g. Co, and II. Sooyill, all heavy drug
eists IN the city of Chicago, together with
the assurance of wholesale and retail drug
-gists ia all points OF the Northwest that
they are selling more Of this preparation and
that Ii gives greater satisfaction than any
other Cough Basam now extant. No family
should be without it; it is within the reach
! Of all, the price being only 40 cents. IL
time of health, provide for disease. Ch'cagC
dkiJune. 3l:34
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09
ptaths


In Huntington. Nov 20th. Of cancer on the face,
Samuel Brewster, aged 10 years. The deceased was
the third person born in town Printers in northern
New York. aod Ohio. please publish
10 New York city, NV. 2lst Sidney B.. son Of Dr.
Cyrus Johns Of that place. aged 10 years. HIS re-
mains brought 10 Huntington for interment
In Huntington, Nov 18th. Mrs. Polly Norton, wife
Of Nathaniel Norton, Esq, aged u years and .
monthe
In East M1ntpe Ter, Ost 34th, Rebecca wife Of the
late James Mcknight, aged 80 years.
Ia Calais, Nov IL. Gertrude May, oniv daughter of
Alonzo and CordauiA p Sayton, aged years AID II
months.
In Barre, Nov. H. William, Of the late Luke and
Hudah Ods, member Of the Bghth W. Reg, Band
aged ~ years
In barre, Nov. 10th, Of apopexY Lester Tildsn aged
So years
In the Hospital near Winchester. Va, Nov. 4th
Robert Harris Tbbetta, Of Mafshfeld VI. soldier 10
the l lth Regt VI Vols, aged 30 H. died Of wound
received At the battle Of Cedar Creek and leaves wife
and two sons 10 tender years to IN she loss Of a
kind husband father. Remember the fallen Pauiols
with graceful hearts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09

FAIR FOR SOLDIERS REsr.-A Fair ia to
oe heid Dec. 18th, Goth, 2lst and 22d inst,
|" Springfield, Mass, for the benefit Of the
soldiers Rest in that city The REST"
at that city is an admirable institution. 1t
was opened in the winter Of 1858, and has
oeen sustained at an expense Of over ten
thousand dollars. Nine thousand two hum
ured and forty-three soldiers, Of tChom more
man Fve thousand tUero Vermontrs, have re-
ceived " aid and comfort" at this crest"
contributions are solicited from Vermont,
ana 1t Is the duty Of our peopl to contribute
generously, since the materials or the avsils
thereof, Wi be for the beneh Of our soldiers
more than for those Of any cher State. A
lew farmers in one town in ais State have
already sent potatoes, apple and butter to
the amount Of one hundredind fifty dollars.
These are the things wantet as we'll as any
thing to eat, wear, or Sc. Farmers and
manufacturers will not mis- in sending any of
their productions, and tn ladies can send
anything Of use or fancy.
Articles for the fair shald be sent by rail-
road or express, free Of clrge, so as to reach
Springfield by Dec. ls-addressed Sol
diers' Fair, City Hall, springfield, Mass"
Contributions in money hould be addressed
to Henry S. Lee, Z, lots Block, SPRING
field, Mass"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09

VERMONT LEaisLArrg COMPENDIUM FOR
ls6i.-By p. Dang. Montpelier. "a
pages.
An interesting parhlet, to the public, as
well as to members ( the Legislature. 1t
contains compend a Of the principal bills
whict failed, as we ls those more fortunate /;
proceedings on mo Important bills; sketches
OF principal deban and notices of the
Legislative Manus md Of special meetings
legislative the hall of the House
Its new thing nd ought to be well sus-
tanned. There i,n omission, that ought not
to have been mao ge think, and that is 30
notice the quiet efficient services Of Sec
retsry CLARK snt 5 assistant Of the Senate,
and Of Clerk Fye and his staff of the
House-real wu.rs and hard workers-as
constant and saiy and correct as the state
clocks. The vzgers should be honored as
well as the tnrs. OF course our friend
and reporter, ~ Deming, did not intend
any lack Of ju.s or courtesy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09


Consumpve Patients 10 advanced stages Of the disease
So wide is the field OF its usefulness and so numerous
the Of It's cures that almost every seco Of
country abounds In persons publicly known who have
been restored from alarming and desperate diseases
Of the lungs by is use When once tried its SUPERIOR
y over every other expecorant is apparent n escape
observation, and where its virtues known. the pub
lie no longer hesita what antidoe employ for the
distressing and dangerous affections Of the pulmonary
organs that are incident to climate. While many
inferior remedies thrust upon the community have failed
and been discarded this has gained friends by every a
conferred benefits the afflicted they forget,
and produced and too remarkable to
be forgotten.
We can only the public, that It's quality is
carefully kept up the best has and that 1t
may be relied do for their relief al that It has ever
done.
Great numbers Of Clergymen, Physicians, Statesmen,
and eminent parsonagcs have lent their certify
The unparalleled usefulness Of remedies, but spa
here will permit the insertion Of them The Agents
lownamed furnish gratis American AiDsaHio ia
which they given with also full descriptions Of the
complaints they cure.
Those who require Alternative medicine purify the
blood will hud Ayers Comp. Brt. SarsaparitI the rem
edy to Try it once, and you will know is value
324l daw
Prepared by On J. c. AVER q Co Lowell, Mass
and sold by all Dealers in Medicines. dawl,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09

No 2, Of .per's Pictorial History Of the
Great Rebel contains an excellent por-
trait Of SEMI Collamer Of Vermont, among
many good some indifferent portraits Of
public men sarely have we seen portrait
engraved Dod SO truthful as this of Sem
ator Collaus and Of some others in this
number Zee portraits Of Mason, Slidell,
Charles Frss Adams, Secretary Stanton,
and Maj DO Butler, are very good ; so also
are .evera the heads Of rebels who we're
members ongress on the breaking out Of
the reb,l g This great work is worthy Of
the mos, raj patronage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09
marriagfs.

In Charleston, n II on the 26h " Aug last. by the
Rev Mr. Chase, NJ Edwin K Jones n Montpelier. Of
The LIST VI Cavalry and Miss Bell Holden Of Middlesex
Vermont
In stowe, Nov. 18Th, Mr.. Alfred smaey and Miss
Martha Il. Brown. both OF S'oae
In Stowe, Nov 9Th, Mr. Holden 9. Hodge, Of Stove
and Miss Flora A. Peck Of Maxonaie Wisconsin
in Morfistown. Sept 27th Mr.. Ntl,0p Cleveland,
Ard Nh Nancy ar b. " stoee
IL Bradford, Nov 24th, By Rev. l. Pratt Mr.
H.hrS jones Vt Barre and Miss Sarah J Homer ~
Brsdkird
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-09
Markets
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET.
II CAN BRIDG e AND BRIGH TON
lReported and teleeraphed to the wa,chman.1

BOSTON CATTLE MARKET.
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHToN.
REPORTED and telegraphed to the wa,chman.1
For the week ending Wednesday, Dec, 7th, 1854.
AMousr OF STOCK AT MARKET
M, Cattle Sheep, shotes. Fat Hogs Calves
rms week N5I $3.50 100 1850 90
One year ago, 1850 6I36 80 900 M
BEEF CArrLE-Extra fat and heavy premium Oxen,
Sl5,OO $3.50; lst quality $1,000 si2,JO; 2nd
99SSnshy $500 All 30, Sd quality $3.50 IS 80 per
ioo lbs, on total weight Of hide, talow and dressed
beef Bulls, 60, 81, 90 800
Working oxen $3.50 S235, or according 70 value a,
beef Handy steers 800 si4O.
Mich Cows, s4Oa S65i extra good SIS 500
WIN or without calves as may be agreed farrow and
ordinary S27 S3S
stores-Yesrlings. 900 a 500 two-years.old. s2s
E5Si three-years olds, $40 n S75
ss sheep esp and Lambs, IA 81 cts. extra; $500 a
Shotes Wholesale IL a l3c; retail 90 A OOOo Der 10
Fat Hogs IL IL per h. live weight Dressed l6 $50
Veal Calves 5000 500 per bead
Hides Brighton, 10 lie per 10. Country lots Q
a gho Calf-skiDs, 10 q TIC.
1allow 10 l3s per TO-
Pslts, 5000 s2,25 each Country lots 81 2OaSl so
REnAnKs:-- Cattle at Cambridge 1902, last week
$500 Brighton butchers said they expected 500 from
Albany-2OO less than last week Compared with last
Tuesdays stock, this looks small All the trains ar
rived on, ahead Of time oonseau ently no waiting
for expected cattle OF expected droyers hence buyers
Cambridge had = business like appearance Tuesday
10 renoon. aud good portion disposed Of before ii
0 'oock Trade more brisk than last Tuesday but we
don't think there is much change in prices The city
meat market is too heavily stocked in all It's branches
TOR an advance.
In the afternoon At Brighton we found 7s3 Western
catte-2OO more than talked Of, with $50 Eastern
These with 100 left last week gave Bdsh
ton the appearance OF full supply. Trade was not
as lively, ner buyers plenty at Cambridge; con
sequenty there was lees trade than usual, up to 3
O'Clock, when it began to rain, which pretty much
closed up business for the day One lot Of nice corn
fed Western steers, said to be worth 90 per owt
more than any other lot at market brought li 80 per
cent shrinkage while another Western drover was
Offering poor cows at 30, 90 per cent shrinkaee Few
Northern oxen bring over l2c while II takes what
drOvers call pretty good TO bring lie per lb-
fenng cattle a 90. No sheep from the West and hut
$3.50 from the North Fast 10 compare with over 10 900
last week. There are however some 1000 last weeks
sheep hand The few At market this week sell more
readily and probably for SOC 10 90 per head higher
than some sold last week by drovers who choose
to sacrifice then and done with IT, 10 preference to the
risk aud cost u holding this week BAoheder
Bros sold PAP, mostly light sheepai SO Is per head
and ITO at $500. Other lots sold at IS to 80 per
head.