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The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

WHERE MoSoU1Tos CoNE FRoM-These
pests of Summer proceed from the animalcules
commonly termed the "wiggletail." Ii bowl
Of water is placed in the summers sun for a
few days, number Of wiggletails will be Wis.
ible. and they will continue in size ill they
reach three sixteenths of an inch in length,
remaining longer at the surface as they ap.
proach maturity, as if seeming to live on ntlu-
ences derived from the two elements of air and
wafer; finally they will assume chrysalis form
and by an increased specific gravity sink to the
bottom of the bowl. 4 few hours only will
elapse when short black furze or hair will
grow out on every side OF each till it assumes
the form of q minute caterpillar It's specific
gravity being thus counteracted, it will readi-
" float to the surface aud be waited TO the
side of the bowl by the slightest breath of air.
In short time fly will be hatched and escape
leaving its tiny house upon the surface Of the
water.
Any one who has had cistern in the yard
has doubtless observed the same effect, every
summer although he may bs ignorant OF the
beautiful and simple process Of development
If pitcher or,cistcrn or other water contain
ing these animalcules is placed in close room
over night, from which all mosquitoes have
been previously excluded, enough mosquitoes
will breed from it during the night to give
any satisfactory amount of trouble. In fact,
standing By shallow, half staguant pool on o
midsummer's dav the full development of any
number of wiggetails to the mosquito state
can be witnessed, and the origin Of these dis
turbers Of nights slumbers thus fully ascer-
tanned
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Il HAVE always been astonished," said Mrs.
Smith, "at the anxiety of young ladies for
beaux; never pi,ied female more than
when Miss Mountaathers left my school. Seeing
her gazing toward the sky, asked her what
she was looking for? That beau said she,
which is told OF in Genesis as being SGT IN q
,losd. | wish he'd come down
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
! GERMAN locksnith has plan for making

! GERMAN locksnith has plan for making
strong boxes withou, keys Inside the box is
placed elockwozk, the hau5 of which the
owner places at the hour and minute when he
EaDts access 10 the box. The clock work
hesias 10 more IS soon as the lid is shut, and
opens the look froI the inside at the moment
which the hand of the clock indicates. Time,
dependent upon the owner, is the key to the
lock. s key which can Deiiber be stolen from
hiE cor initiated.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

THE Moon AND THE WEArHER.-Mr Mer-
riam. lately diseased, who probably watched
the weather, and made more close observations
with instruments for over thirty years than.any
man living, declares that in all his experience
be has never been able to perceive that the
moon has the least influence over the weather
And yet, 10 what multi,udes is this rank her
esy. How they run TO almanacs TO see when
the moon is new, when it quarters, and when
it is full, and predict changes in tie weather
at these points The fact is, the moon is new
or quarters, or is full once week the year
round; and in our variable climate, the wealth
er changes often about once week-when
it does not remain unaltered for weeks; and so
if a change in the weather takes place any
where near the change in the moon. she is the
author of the change. | have known educa
ted men 10 cling TO this notion instilled into
them in their childhood have known men
who are careful not 10 plant-especially beans
in the old of the moon. And | put 1t to
my reader. who, as have no doubt, is wise
and well educated aud free from all superSti
ilOn, had you not "leete' rather see the
new moon over the right shoulder than over
the left? Don't you always think OF 1t when
you see the new moon? Can you tell why? 1t
is one of those old roots which time and Chris
tlanity have not yet removed. So many would
rather see a crow fly over the right shoulder
than over The left-a remnant of the old Ro
man notion of omens The number and varie
ty OF snperstitions which still linger and bur
row in the world, like the remnant Of the old
Canaanites whom Israel could not drive out"
is far larger than most suppose. My wonder
is, not that there are so many roots OF the old
tree remaining but that Christianity has done
SO much towards removing it.-Dr. Todd.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

REsOLUrIoS.-Tbe man who viii 30; exc
cute his resolutions when they are fresh upof
him, can have little hope from then after
wards they will be dissipaied. lost aud s,iaed
in the hurry scurry Of the world. ~ swampel
in The slough Of iDdolence.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

ISToLERAScE.-l call every man inl0leran'
from principle, who c0nceives no man can b,
q man Of virtue aud probiiy who does not be
lieve exactly who be does, and numerically
consigns to perdliion oil those who DO not
think like himself.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Foolish ard wicked wishes descend below
where, though they are bot hodies syilss!es
they are often fashioned ay the imp into pins
and needles, and siraighixay returned TO tae
world 10 torment their author
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

GLOON -Brightness is addsced from gloom
aud happiness from pain. The raIubos cannot
appear without the cloud; bat while the drops
yet fall, the light shines in the darkness and
shows Us every color.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

OuR hearts are at least bright and bfimis
Of love in the one hour Of meeting aud .l %,
other,when we part inconsolable even az al
the stars appear milder larger. and more love
ly at their rising and setting than when they
pass over our heads.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

LowxEss or ORIeIS.-Tbe more important
an animal il to be- the lower is o. start. Nau
the noblest OF all. is born lowest The next
thing below babe is nothing. and The next
thing above a man s an angel
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Bic Plea hog Bine feet 10 lengih. auc
weighing l62 pounds. recenily dcd natu
raj death at Palmyrs, Wisconsin. That's
vhoppin' pig big,
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

CS account Of tie DuEbeT Of oil wells 10 the
country. Western exchange thinks tie United
States ought 10 De 2af,s5 Modern Grease
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

PUNCH says: Women are SAID to have
stronger attachments than men. Ills not so.
4 man is often attached 10 an old hat but Cid
;ou s7er knoe of swouisn having al attach
t-ec. 10 az oil ccacet9 feho susvefs Neger
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

4 DEFAULTIxG VICTORIAN CoNFEDERArE
GESKRAL.-We recently, says the San Fran
cisco Bulletin, published among our Eastern
news dispatch dated Washington, September
20ih, by Secretary Stanton, in which be men
toned the victory gained on the previous day
by General Sheridan, over the rebel General
Early. near Bunker Hill, in which Generals
Rhodes and Gordon were killed. The British
Colonist Victoria. V. I.) copying this dis
patch, remarks: There can be little doubt
that the Confederate General Gordon alluded
10 in our dispatches this morning as having lost
bis lie at Bunker Hill, is our whilom Victorian
and ey member for Esqumsult Town; Gordon,
the defnuting Treasurer of this Colony, who,
one bright Sunday morning, q years ago,
picked the lock Of the side gate leading to the
barrack yard and escaped. 1t was known
here, eighteen months ago, that our exTreas
urer had joined the rebel army as Captain IN
A. z. Hills staff, and it is not at all improba-
bic that he was subsequently promoted to a
brigadier generalsbip, and while engaged IN
the raid with Early, lost his life.'
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

HEwho NEEDLES with another mans business
nilks bis cot into sieve.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

The COARSE ARrs.--"The fine arts do not
interest me-" said Theodore Parker, 80 much
as the coarse arts, which feed, clothe, house
and comfort a people. should rather be a
great man like Franklin than Michael Angelo
nay, if had son, should rather see him
O great mechanic, who organized use like the
late George Stephenson, in England, than
great painter like Rubens, who only copied
beauty. In short, | take more interest in a
cattle show, and feel more sympathy with the
pope's bull than bis bui lum Men talk to me
about the absence of art in America. You
remember the stuff which Nj used to
,wadde forth on that theme, and what trans
cendental nonsense got delivered from gawky
girls and long haired young men. tell them
we have cattle shows aud mechanics fairs, and
sh0yels aud poughs and harrows and saw mills
sowing machines and reapns machines, thresh-
ing machines and planning machines. There is
not a saw mill in Rome. doubt il there IS in
the Pontiicial States"
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

II is stated on authority that the number Of
rebel prisoners il our hands. at various camps,
navy yards aud depots OF prisoners, on the lst
inst. was upwards Of 5000, of whom 1eaTly
5000 are officers.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

TEE average cost o: sinking az oil vel :
500 fce. deep il ths relrols-e rezi'-s
Fecrsrl e1!e Is sboa, $4,000
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

TnoxAs 7. MARSHALL. Of Kentucky licd Of
his home 10 Woodford county 90 the 22d OF
September, aged 64 years. Twenty years ngo
Sr. Marshall was esteemed the most powerful
orator in all the Grea; West, bgi siroaf driul,
the Charybdis Of SO many genial soais. over.
come him, and for the last ,en years be had
been among the mos; wretcheG Of men
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

MERRIau's SUBxARfSE NESsKI--A CORES
pondent who has been down 10 the Submarine
vessel recently invented and Manufactured in
this city, by S. S. Merriam. and jast tested BY
himself and the Government hear New York,
sends Us the following account Of his expert
ences: Entering the singular yessei from the
top. the door was closed. and the order, Men
10 your placps' given 10 the little crew, who
promptly obeysd When everything Was ready.
Mr. Merriam ,urued some valves. and the com
peSsed air came Kissing 10. producing an rn
pleasant sensation upon the drum OF the ears,
Of which one was ST ance reliered BY inspiring
aud swallowing. The vessel seemed perfectly
under control, for we stopped when half way
down to the bottom and raised the door on the
bottom of the boat, bu, the sir inside Of course
prevented any water from coming in even
enough TO wet the soles of our feet. 0ne Of
the crew from your city improved this orpor;u-
nifty to dive out and come up on the surface OF
the water, much 10 the establishment Of the
spectators on the bank. He sfterward returned
and entered the vessel from the bottom, when
the door was closed, another aud heavier rush
of compressed air came in, and we were on the
bed OF the river, twenty odd feet under water
this distance requiring an additional pressure
10 resist the water with the door open. We
could stund on the bottom Of the river and not
wet our feet, aud al that distance under water
could easily see 10 read by the light that came
in at the glass windows. Bells ringing outside
we're also heard distinctly. To return 10 the
rest Of the world. only few strokes of The
pumps were necessary the air rushed out Of
the bottom and the boat was quickly on the
surface OF the water. We moved with pro
peller easily under as well as upon the water,
and in all respects the vessel worked so COM
ple,ely that its success is undoubted Spring
field Republican.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
A DREAM.

The following poem was delivered Icy Dawn
JOHNSON. Esd. Of Berry Creek. al the Uui,'u meet
ing in orovills on Friday. Nov. 4,h.1
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
To hold the liquor which he loved,
And keep ii safe and sound.

Taken as q whole, tbs Pompeian Silenus,
although it substantially preserves all his tradi
tional cterstcs-the squat. punchy figure,
the prominent paunch the snub nose and dis
tended nostril, the shaggy hair and beard. the
maudlin stare of the eye, and the jolly but stu
pid good humor-is of higher type than the
ordinary Sienus OF Grecan art. The figure
although coarse and massive, is full of Iaxy
muscuIarity; and the look of preteruaiural
soemuiy with which he struggles to preserve
his balance is indescribably amusing
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

II ninety nine cases out of hundred, wealth
creates more wants thag # supplies
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Az object Of irterea. a girl wLose income
Is as coo year
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

Mros sr,oti's KILN live ne1 and cures dad
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

AMAY on Cape God who bad separated
from his wife, married second with whom ht
lived q year and talf and then dice III.
first wife came forward and took possession oi
the estate the second wife sued for Der pas 70,
services during the time she lived with ih'
deceased, and jury gave her a veraic' for g.
per week
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
HOTELS.
UNION HOTEL.
Corner Montgomery q Myers street
q o v /. I. E.
HOTELS.

rUNYIlS NEW BRICK AND ELEGANTLY FUR
j nished Hotel stands first in the State for conf
fort and accommodation for the travelling public
every room being well ventilated and neatly fnr-
nishcd.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
n O T I c E

VyO MY NUMEROUS OLD AND TRIED
i friends that have stood by me so long and
faithfuly-perUiit me to inform you, one and all
that have removed from the International Hotel
to the New Brick Union Hotel. corner Montgom-
ery and Myers Street, 0rovllle-noping that | may
not see less of you, but ottener.
Yours with Respect. X. BIRD.
OroYille July 18th 1864. n3I
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
The Office of California Stage Company
Is at the UNION HOTEL.
STAGES LEAVE THIS HOUSE DAILY, FOE
All parts OF the Country.
Il. BIRD. Proprietor.

Carr. r. BIRD, formerly of International Hotel.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL,
TILLE>
The ST. Nicholas as heretofore, will be kept as 4
First Glass Hotel.
The Table

Win at all times be served mp with the greatest
variety of eatables-the best the market Affords
and in style to suit the most tastidious taste.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12
The Table

every room beng well ventilated anu Hcdtif tui-
nishcd.
The Table
Is supplied with every LUXURY or IHE SEAS
on, and everything will be done to insure the
Comfort Of the guest of thl. House In conRec-
ton with this House Is the
Bar and Billiard Saloon.
New Billiard Tables of the Latest Patterns and
Improvements.
The Bar
VIII always be supplied with CHOICE LIQUORS
and CIGARS. PBiCES MODERATE.
The weekly union record., 1864-11-12

They pass ike spirits OF the past thsy speak
Like sieyis Of the future.
| weald recall 3 vision which drenmd
rerchan<se in sleep y RyRoN
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27
SADDLERY.
THOMAS G. MAGHEE.

CUCCESS0R TO W. F. CORWINE & CO.,
- may always be found at the old stand, No
rs LOCUST STREET, near the PoFt Office. He
still continues TO manufacture Lis or Heavy
Harness, Saddles, Brides, MARTINEZ es, Collars,
stock of Custom-Work made of the best material
by scientific workmen, which he now offers to the
trade at EASTERN PRICES. Having greatly in
creased his facilities for manufacturing, he il now
prepared to furnish all articles in his line in any
quantities, at the shor est notice. All who wish
to buy will save money by examining his stock
before purchasing elsewhere. All who like to ex-
anime hne articles invited to call and see the
work which took the premiums at the last + Fairs
NIB. Every article is guaranteed, and prema-
ture rips and breaks repaired without charge.
feb1G
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27

cases of rebellion can be presented than
blockading rebel ports, and treating them
as the ports Of a foreign enemy. The
Constitution is silent upon the subject,
but the Court held that the right is ne
cessary part of the war making power to
suppress the rebellion 1t was done by
order of the President, and without au-
thority or concurrent act of Congress-
An attempt has been made from.the be.
ginning to destsoy rebel means of trans
portation and com Gunication, by cutting
up and destroying their railroads, bridges,
steamboats, and shipping of every kind.
The right to do this has not been seri.
ously questioned and is part of the war
power vested in the President as Com
mander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy
of the United States.
Concluded IN our nect issue I
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27
LIVERY STABLE.
AMERICAN STABLE.
On Third bet. Main and Locust st

On Third bet. Main and Locust SITS.
THIS LIVERY ESTABLISHMENT, WHICH
Il is well known throughout the country, pos.
establishment in the City, having arrangements
for the seception Of private horses at livery the
most elegant and complete description, and at the
lowest rates.
Carriages for visiting to let Coaches, light
wagons, and every kind of road vehicle to let
Horses sold on commission Second hand Buggy's
for sale at the very lowest prices Passengers for
Gafded to all parts Of the country by special con-
veyance RICHARDSON, BRITfoN CO.
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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27

FULL ASSORTMENT of all the different
n Patent Medicines now in use alsoA good sup
ply of Stationery, Bird Cages, Congress Water,
Tartar, Citrate and Lemonade solutions, Citrate
Magnesia, Shoulder Braces, single and double
Trusses, London & Maches Supporters, Pocket
Books, Purses, Portmonies, Wallets, Violin and
Guitar strings, Hair, Tooth, Flesh Cloth snd
Nail Brushes; also, a large supply Of Soaps, Cos
metics, Combs, Cements, Trochees, Liniments,
vermifuges, Worm Candy, &c, &c, just received
aud for sale at
SCHLAEPFBR's Drug Store,
Corner Main and Second Streets
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27

u00SIER SYRUP Barrel choice Sorgum
IL Syrup. For sale at
CALDWELL'S Family GIocery.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27
RAT ExTERMINATOR.

For Rats, Mice, Reaches, Ants, Bed
Bugs, Moths in Furs, WOOlens. sc.
on Plants, Fowls, AnimaIs.
&c.
''0nly infallible remedies known"
"Free from Poisons''
"Eot dangerous to the Human Family"
Rats come out of their holes to die.''
B4-Sold Wholesale in all large cities.
BS- Sold by all Druggists and Retailers every
where.
EB- III BEWARE II of all worthless limitations.
S-See that " CosrAR's" name is each box,
Bottle and Flask, before you buv.
B5Address HENRY r.. COSTAR.
nB- Principal Depot, No 4s2 Broadway, D. Y.
R8rSold by KELLER WHITE,
LEIGH & CARLSTEADT,
Wholesale and Retail Agents,
febS Evansville, Ind
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27
DRUGS, &c.

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF SPARKLING and
A STILL CATAWBA WINES received at
SCHLAEPEER'S Drug Store,
Corner Main and Second Streets
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-27

DUCK WHEAT FLOUR
u 20 Sacks Pennsylvania Buck Wheat Flour,
For sale at WM. CALDWELL'S
No. g. First Street.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-17
Proverbs.
A little time will serve to do i'll.

A little time will serve to do i'll.
An idle man is boaster for the
devil.
Arms carry peace along with them.
A little, in peace and quiet, is my
hearts wish.
A good lawyer is q bad neighbor.
{ Another mans bread costs very dear.
A wise man doth that at first which
fool must do at last.
a wise lawyer never goes to law him.
self.
A sluggard takes an hundred steps,
because he would not take one in due
time.
A fair promise catches the fool.
Avoid carefully the first i'll or
mischief, for that will breed an hundred
more.
A wise man never sets his heart upon
what he cannot have.
A little wit will serve . fortunate
man.
A man never loses by doing good
Offices to others.
All worldly joys are but a short-lived
dream.
A considering, careful man is half a
conjuror.
A man would not be alone even in
paradise.
A mighty hope is mighty cheat.
A man cannot leave his experience or
wisdom to his heirs.
A fool viii be always talking, right
or wrong.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-17
Gen. Grant at WashinEt on.
WASHINGTON. March g.


Lieutenant General Grant. accom-
panied by General Rawlings, his Chief
Of Staff, reached Washington at five
O'Clock this afternoon, and proceeded
to Willard's Hotel, unnoticed and un.
observed, with his son, lad Of about
IL years Of age He walked into the
dining.room and took seat atthe pub.
lie table. It was not long before he
was ,ecognized BY An Ola friend, and il
ran through the immense dining hall
that Grant was present, when every
person rose from the table-men,
women and children-and gave him
three hearty cheers. Instantly he was
surrounded by Senator's. members OF
Congress, Majors and Brigadier Gen,
erals, who shook him cordially by the
hand. The moment he emerged from
the hall the crowd, who we're waiting
to see him outside, again cheercd him
Justify. Shortly after O'Clock tonight
he proceeded, with General Rawlings,
to the Presidents house, where the
nsual Tuesday evening reception was
being held. lie moved along in the
crowd until presented to the President.
whom he met for the Grst time. They
both greeted each other with great cor.
diali,y. The General remained in the
room with the President tor some time,
and it was impossible for half Of the
people to get near him, the crowd was
50 large. It being noised around that
be was present, the band struck up,
"Hail to the Chief"
The statement that General Sichles
has preferred a charge against General
Meade before the Committee on the
Conduct Of the War, is erroneous.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-17

Mrs. Eben Norton Of Mattapoisett,
lately took from a sick chicken the
entire crop or stomach, with its con-
tents. The operation was performed to
cure stoppage, the food having remain
ed SO long in the crop that putrefaction
had commenced. The chicken is now
alive, ard as smart as any Of the brood.
Miss Emma Webb, the elder Of the
Webb sisters, has entered the field
against Miss Anna Dickinson. Miss
Webb is said to be capital speaker,
purgent and satirieal, and much sport
is expected from this contest Of female
wits.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-17

Mr.. Sears, an elderly gentlemen Q!
New York city, and Miss Bell Of Swan
ton Falls, VT, q young, healthy girl
budding into womanhood, have la,cl,
been sent to their graves from the
effects Of laughing gas. Another victim
is now to be added 10 the record. As
an effort is making to hush the matter
in the grave Of the lady deceased; her
name is not forthcoming She !sved at
Allentown, Pennsylvania, aud was
generally considered very healthy
woman. This lady applied to have
laughing gas administered for painless
dental surgery. After having inhaled
the gas, a few hours placed her in her
grave. How much longer are the lives
of the people to be trified away in This
manner?
Ex-president Pierce, i; is stated, is to
be the Democratic candidate for United
States Senator, to fill the place of Hon.
John. p. Hale, whose term expires in
1865. There are other reports that he
is striving to be the next Democratic
candidate for President.
Charles A. Weed Of Stamford Conn,
has purchased the estate Of Secretary
Judah P. Benjamin OF the rebel con.
tederacy, on the Mississippi river, near
Baton Rouge, for $4,000.
There are in Rhode Island thirteen
fsh.oil factories. The fisheries Of that
State are constantly increasing.
In Cincinnati, last week, whealthy
Quaker refused to give any money to
aid the war, but said there was q loose
500 note at his Office, which the Com
mittce might 6nd.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-17
General Truman Seymour, the com

General Truman Seymour, the com
mander Of our army in the Olustee en-
gagement, is a native Of Vermont, and
was appointed from that Stare to a
cadetship at West Point about the year
ls42. He entered the army, after gra
duating, in 1916, as brevet Second Lieu.
tenant of the lst artillery. On the goth
of August, ls47, for distinguished ser.
vices in Mexico, he was made Cap
tain by brevet. On the 2sth IF April,
1862, he was appointed Brigadier
General Of volunteers.