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, 1864-04-16

Do you ask, What has this to do With the
Lyceum! Ispeak less, just now, Of what
the Lyceum is, than tf what it is designed
to lie, and what it is capable Of becoming.
And yet it recognizes and requires Of its
members just those qualifications which
described as belonging to the maker of
one s self. 1t is the great school of Re-
publican principles and practice, now as it
was in the days Of the ancient Republic,
the principles Of liberty and equality, of
self.guvernment of the sovereignty Of the
people, Of that which makes them ali kings
and priests unto God" and expresses itself
in the sentiment, "ror popuR, vor ID l."
I he Lyccum is therefore eminently Re-
publican Institution, perhaps l may say
pre-eminentIy an American Institution. for
i think it mi ght be truly said that there
are more Lyceuns in the United States in
ooorlion to the inhabitants than in any
other country.
The Lyceam flvors originality, discovery.
invention, progress, everything that lifts
the wo, ID cut Of the cd ruts and gives it
roll forward. Other schools teach what
has been discovered and established, study
it. practice it, improve, refine, and perfect it.
These look to the past, while the Lycenm
looks TO the future. The one is the hand.
maid Of the other. The past and the fu-
ture are not to lie divorced. But wearing
the bands of matrimony too loosely, the
school of the past and the school Of the fu-
ture show their need of each other. The
common school, the academy, the college,
the university, are founded upon certain
doctrines Of science, political economy, or
religion, laid down and assumed to be es-
tabnshed, generally running back to the
dmk ages, or to the classic days of Greece
and Rene, or to the darkness Of Egypt,
the cradle Of science; while the Lyceum,
divorced from those schools, goes to the OPP
rositc extreme, iounds itself, or rather de-
pan5s, upon the quest enable nature of
everything that may be presented for con-
sideIation, recognizing nothing as certainly
known and permanently established. Bring
to the Lyceum the knowledge which is to
be acquired at the schools SO called, and to
the schools the indel en- c zee, originality,
discovery, disc pline, and maslership which
are to be acquired by the i.yceum, and you
do that which will Perfect both In that
case, the Lyceum, prcsenting you the vol
ume of Nature as the only authority and
making you fee aud strong to think for
yoa,self, confcrs upon you tic attribute, if
not the title, Of Master Of Ar.s, including
the art of intelligent, logical, eloquent, gen.
tlemanly debate, and the still more noble
and beautiful art Of selrcreation.
, 1864-04-16
MIscELLAnEOus NEws lTr,Is.

n feluiSitiOn mas DeCn maze lOr D0otS
for the colored regiment at Quincy, Ill.
The sizes were so enormous that they could
Tot be procured at Chicago, aud tho cap
tain had to telegram to Washington to
know what was to be dSac He was Or
dered to have the rcgimcntal feet measured
and send the result to Washington, 50 that
the boots should be constructed there. The
sizes range from los to 20s. This rcgi-
ment will be apt to " "trample on the rights
Of the South"
There is great excitement in Michigan
over tho discovery Of silver near Lake Su-
perior. Speculation hat already commenced.
Men who have taken claims 1t one dollar
and twenty-five cents an acre are selling out
at advances Of thousands OF dollars upon
the original cost Of Their tracts.
"Littlc John Glenn the twelve-year old
corporal Of the Army Of the Cumberland,
who was honorably mentioned in 4 speech
Of Gen. ROsecrans few weeks ago, and
who killed Rebel Colonel at ChickalnaGga,
has been given position Us Lieutenant on
the staff Of Gen. Thomas
The Hallowell (Me.) Gazette says that
VIM. Willis, Of that city, who lost leg at
the seige Of Fort Pulaski, having been iur-
nishcd with un artificial Palmer leg, goes
skating on the river IS glibly as though he
had never been engaged in subduins the
rebellion.
Judge Barbour Of New York fined jury
S25,l sacb E,r hrin,,;nc in :, ,orJ;at -
, 1864-04-16

Itis proyerbial that the miracles Of strength
among mankind have remained Iguorant
u their strength unlll solne lucky c.rcuu.-
stance made tneil and the puoiic aware oI
It. so It " with mental strength, untiI
Ihe Lyceunl or some ollIer means Vi mental
tralnlng briugs 1t forth.
'the last branch or mental training and
discipline IT which Wall speak, us iegltl-
maze use Of the Lyceum, IS self-cultule OF
seiI-cleatlon. Ihe sel.Inaie man Is the
oniy weil-made man. 1he greatest men
the word has ever known have been sell.
made, aud the weakest nlen have been artl-
ncial productions. 1hc self.made man Is
natural creation, the workmanship OF the
DIvlne hand, not an artiiicial but an artistic
work, inspired with the breath of life by
the spirit OF the Almighty. The self-maar
Is the GOt-nmde man, because IN seeking
truth he goes directly 10 the great toun-
tain, to the great Teacher, instead OF 10
aly human authority, whlchiis at best but
q small and distant stream irom the Infinite
Source. The duty and the right to form
ones own character and mind rs based upon
the principles OF independence and equal
rights, Of freedom to thlnk and act tot
oues sell, according to the instructions Of
ones own reason and the dictates of one
own conscience. The Divine acts In and
through the freonian, tho Divine will
through the free will, making at once the
highest artist and the highest work Of art
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08

We also kccp.a largo assortment o.
erERCSCOPES & STERESOFr
VIEWS.
Oar Catalogue Of these will be sent 70
snv address On receipt of stanr,
E.AHT. ANTHONY,
Manufactures Of Photographic Maler'""
80, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
friend. OR relatives of prcmincnt military
,,ou win confer favor by sending us their
i;fones. to copy. They will be kept care
fullv and returned uninju,cd.
Fine .llbums Made to Order Congregations
to nrcscnt to their Pastor, or for other purposes
" lin suitable inscriptions, &c. n42mo
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
HOLIDAY PRESENTS !
MAGIC TIMEOBSRRvERS


Be;nga Hunting or Opsn Face or Lays OF
GeHueman's jFateh Comb'aed; "ifh PGfent
SELF Winding improvement: most Pleas
ing Novelty -,
,.s and cheapest piece for general and reliable use
.yer offered lthas within and connected ~ithHs ma
chineyv lis own winding attachment rendernga Key en-
s,rsv The OF this atch are OF
the outer one being fine 10 carat gold 1t has
she Improved ruby aconaever movement and
cs.e Of half dozen, SEA- Sample Watcher In neat mo-
veccs boxes, SIS.
SILVER WATCHES
First Glass Hunting Timep'eees for accuracy
Of Increment, beauty Of MATERIAL and, obore
Sn chenpness, IN price, these matches must
insure universal appreciation.
An imitation 20 faultless that can hardly be detected
Nv the most experienced judges The material being Of
txo metals the outer one FIRST quality sterling SILVER,
nssd BY cutting heavy engraving making It, not only
In appearance but in durability the best resemblance "
9OLID STERLING SILVER in existence.
The sale Of these tchesin the army source OF enof
mona uro6t retailing they readily do at $25 and
upwards Many hundred dollars can be made IN single
f1rAT WHOLESALE ONLY! In heavy hunting cases
Beautifully engraved white enamel dial and fancy c1t
hands good running order BY the hail dosen' 800
Sold only BY the case OF six!
Upon recent OF two dollars guarantee OF gooa a"n,
ws will send watches by express to any paft OF he oys
ssases collecting balance Of bill on delivery
buyers against fraud giving them their waenes
meat Is required Send orders - the sole importer
GAIus WHEATON. No. II Jewellers Exchange,
Co... Cortland 81. aud Broadway, New J RK.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
BALMORAL SKIRTS,

py the cord in every pattern any price
Oh what present for Christmas or New Years one OF
You'd take 1t girls, wouldn't yon: (our Ed says you
wf7 every tme Speaking Of Balmorsl SKIRTS makss
think OF a splendid assortment Of HOOP SKIRTS have
received and sole agents for Of the lar
ges manufactures in the United States and selling them
at prices competition is perfectly impos
We have many other kinds o, goods of which would
Ike II you l. space in this Handful Will not ap
NIT, will only mention ear
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
All Of which In the Linen Department such Bleached
and Brown Table Linens in all grades Doyes, Crash.
cs Napkins, Iuc&abacks Of every kind. We Import,
ourselves direct the Factories consequently
afford to sell them at Retail the Jobbers Wholesale price.
Now few words to MEN FOLKS and will leave you
ENTLEMEN, We invite your attention
u to the following list as part Of our ia,-
mencc Stock
Our Cloth Department is full of Bargains.
Beavers-French. English and German-bought when
gold was down. roadcoth-Amerlcan ane French, very
chea~ Doe SKINS French Cassnetes Harris CaSSmeres,
Satinets Union Casmeres Melton and French Caimeres
Tweeds all wool and part cotton, Kentucky Jeans
Farmers and Mechanics cassimeres; COMPETITION DE-
In Clothing and Furnishing Goods,
are can g,rc Bargains that 1r'N aston,sh
any one.
Hats, Caps and Fur Goodsin endless variety,
Must be Sold IN Thirty Days.
INDOMEsTIC COTTON GOODS, We have good as
sortmept Of all kinds and they were bought early in
the before the advance they and will be sold
for less than they worth in New York. In fact
Ladies' and Gentlemen, ": have LARGE and CHOICE
sToK or 80, =,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods Silks, En-
broidcries.
And Fine Fancy Goods, Clothing, Furnishing
Goods, Hats Caps &C.,
And we will strive to convince YOU ALL you Will call
that ours is the place to buy GOOD GOODS, and buy
them cheap.
Edwards formerly With L. Sutherland, with and
they most cordially invite all their old friends and custom.
ers to give them call
Come one, come all and be convinced that we mean
what we saw and saw what mean are bound that
no one shall leave dissatisfied.
I'm UNION THERE II eTRENGTH"
We A. Ladies' and Gentlemen, Very Truly Ysx Servants
JAMES WILEY T. co. t-.-
r%syl1 McGrescr, rcra
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
D1y0TOGRAPHIC ALB U1IS

Ofthesc we manufactures grca. S"s.e;y
ranging in price from 80 cents 70 gov t t.sn
Oar Albums have tho reIuta'loh Q. .e.s
.,nsr;or ia beauty nd durability t" any Others
.Ixn Avn .,,cr kinds can DO sent safely by Rla'l
at \ nos,age Of six cents per dox.
Ths moro expensive can be sent BY e1pro''
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
E.ail. r. ANTHONY.
s,r,cfa<,urs, Of Pho 'ographs. Materials,
sol BROADWAY. n \.
CARD PHOTOGRAPHS.

Our c.ta.osuc now embraces eon: :,r by
,vnr rouy Thouscnd different subjects vo
which additions arc continually being maa a..
.fPortr.its of Eminent Americans, etc. VIZ
7. Msjor-Ge~sra'' SIS S nol';
laa Big.-GensFcA: ~. ne ,,
nss ro,onss no -.".".''
81 Lieut.. -Colo"t', 80 a An','''
sO7 Oihsr CEctr, lis S''ss:. ,r.,,
90 Navy OFFERS 10 froa n. !" ""''"
.to copIEs OF WORKS OF ART,
~ Er grs,;nx., Paintings. Statues, &c. Cat
.Inzm., sent on receipt Of Stamp. An order
Wv One Dozen PICTURES from onr Gaia,
jocu. will be filled on receipt Of $3.50, ana
.ant by mail. frss.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
THE MODEL SEWING MA
CHINE!
The Weed Sewing Machine
Company,

506 Broadway, N, Y.
Manufacture the most perfect Machine fer
Sewing, of all kinds. ever presented to the
American public, and challenge comparison
with any Sewing Machine made in tho
United States.
The Weed Machines, with all their valu
able Improvements. entirely overcome all
They arc
SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08

DIR. HUNTER
Many Dis "a Asses.
. >
MANY Chronic diseases incidental to the
human family and even such as have here
tofore been considered incurable by the med
ical faculty of the world, are skilltully treat
ed with distinguished success by DIR. VIM.
HUNTER, DIR. JAMES HUNTER, and DR.
HANS V in BADEN, of Leipsic, Germany
These three scientific Physicians and Sur
Moons have boon engaged in their profession
Tar upwards of forty ears. They especially
call the attention Of tho afflicted to the follow
NJ named diseases:
Coughs, Colds, Group. Consumption
And the most distressing of oil diseases, the
I.Smc a. Phtkisic and all other complaints
ofthe mouth, throat, lungs heart. Also dis
o.ss. Of tho stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen,
h,.jder An bowels, such as dyspepsia, which
:, . verv distressing complaint, diarrhea, dys-
ortarv oonsumption, or continued cestivenoss
This latter disease most always prc-induces
PILES AND FISTULA
xyh;o. I. treated with marked success with
w. rssortinx to cutting with the, knife The
800. arc often diseased and neuralgia,
-h.nma tism. govt and paralysis are Distress
g.. cor,nln;nts. Also oil female complaints,
s',eh a. woskness, debility, and diseases OF
ahs xomb, all cured without cutting w'sh
ahe knife. = on d;.o,.o
.~h;oh hss hitherto bafilcd the skill OF the
.rnd;ta and learned doctors OF tho worid.
m. n, nat, ous h ydra must now bow It's neao,
.a";t ".n h. cured All tumora, wins, ulcers,
.nr old sores, hip diseases, white swe'l,ngs'
XIX c.ct alike can be cured without cutting
with the knife
DISEASES OF THE EYES!
s,ch ns,a.hrvmal. fstula, strabiamas or
.,o,, eve, black or white spots on inc eye
b.ll scre eyes, blindness ana cataract.
i.rs. assortment Of artificial eyes, perfectly
natural.
All Disease, Of tho Ears
s,.h q, roaring or buzzing sounds, olfen-
,;..h, rr.s and deafness. The Doctor
10. ,ubcs and ear drums and oraclea OF Eli
.;..a and descriptions, which restore very
rcrfcct to those who arc deaf .,
Pp.rsoos writing will enclose ten cents;
Wr;,o with your full name: town county anu
u,..n Vow lst,ers will be promptly answer
"a Be AS particular rs you can IN giving "
IN, history sf:your disease. Address ,,v
'a'' NV" ~" ii,TVTER or na. Won BADEN,
Box 6o7s, Post Office
u.r~, from 0 A Ito SP NJ. Office NO 81
n.ndr,nh. oorasr Of D sarborn street, chicago
n ,,,. p'' n5Ivlyl.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08

FAMILY AND MANUYACTURING PURPosrS.
Simple in construction. durable in all their
parts, and readily understood. They have
certainty Of stitch on all kinds of fabric and
are adapted to wide range of work with
out change or adjustment. Using all kinds
of Thread Will Hem, Fell, Bind Gather
Braid, TUCK Quilt, Cord. and in fact do all
kinds of work required by Families or
Manufacturers. They make the Interlock
Shuttle Stitch, which cannot be excelled for
firmness, elasticity, durability and elegance
of finish.
in every instance: where they have been OK
hibited in competition with other standard
Machines We invite all persons in search
of an instrument to execute any kink OF Sew.
ing now done by Machinery, to inspect them
and nuke sure they secure the best, by proving
the Weed before purchasing The Company
being duly licensed the Machines arc FRO
tected against infringements or litigation,
~ Persons at a distance can order by mail
will, perfect confidence that the Machine
will reach them safely, and that they will
be able to manage it to their entire satisfac-
ton, with no other aid than the printed in
structions accompanying each Machine
Every explanation will be cheerfully given
to ali, whether they wish to purchase ornot.
Descriptive Circulars, together with Spsci-
mems Of Work, will be furnished to all who
des re them by mail or otherwise.
~ Reliable Agents Wanted, iu all local
tiles in the United States, Canadas, British
Provinces, Cuba, Mexico, Central and South
America West india Islands and tho BAHIA
ma Islands, to whom we offer great induce
,aents. Energetic men will find it paying
business, as reliable Sewing Machines have
become necessity in every family. We
manufacture great variety of styles, from
which we give few prices NO. 2, Family,
$50 No. 2, Extra, 500; No: z, Half Case,
sos and S75; No. L I, Manufacturing.
$75 and $85. n46v&yl
WEED SEWING MACHINE CO., see Broadway, y. Z,
tRns OIL rest t>Nre \ -
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08


DR.. SWEEPS
lnfaIIibIe Linimenl,
THE
GREAT EXTERNAL REMEDY.
For Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,
Lnmbago, Stif Neck and Joints,
Sprains Bruises, Cuts and
Wounds, Piles. Headache,
and all Rheumatic and
Nervous Disorders.
Or Stephen Sweet; Of Connecticut
The Great Natural Bone Softer.
DR. Stephen Sweet, Of Connecticut,
Is known all over the United States.
DR. Stephen Sweet; Of Connecticut,
Is the author of DR.. Sweets lnfallible Llni.
ment.'
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
Cures Rheumatism and meyer fails.
DR.. Sweets Infallible Linimeut
Isl certain remedy for Neuralgia.
DR., Sweets Infallible Liniment
Cures Burns and Scalds Immediately
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
II the b>st known remedy for sprains and Bruises.
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
Cures Headache Immediately and never knownto fall
DR.. Sweets 1nfallible Liniment
Afordsmmeste relief for Piles and seldom fails to cure
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
Cures Toothache in one minute
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
Cures Cuts and Wounds Immediately and savssno
DR.. Sweets Infalhble Liniment
1.the bsst remedy for Sores in the known world.
DR.. Sweets Infalible Liniment
Ia. been used by more than million people, ana a
praise It.
DR.. Sweets Infallible Liniment
1struly .end in need" and every family should have
It at hand.
DIR. Sweets Infallible IMMINENT
Is for ,aleby all Druggists Price IS and 50 cents.
RICHARDSON ( CO.
Sole Propiistors, Norwich, CT.
For sale by all druggists n34v4y1
Lake Street Chicago, Ills. General Agents for the
Northwest.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1864-01-08
TO the LADIES or AAAEkI CA

~ Ht E.AUJE'o VI aWhnl VA
ETSS': rEs9SS1s3I p DsSss,
1 nhg! e:..4 E FEs4I: sszIs3:
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS
LYONS rKRIODlC AL DROPS
Ags pErrRR THAN rlLISt
ARE BETTER THAN PILLS.
Lyons Periodical Drops are
THE ONLY FLUID PREPARATION
TIKI ONLY FLUID PREPARATION
brought before the public, and durssto end sps
cnc for Irregularities challenges the world to PrsdsSs -
eqa~i; they are, in the most obstinate cases.
Reliable, and Surs to do Good!
Reliable, and Sure to 10 Goad!
Ind Cennot do Harm,
and Cannot do Hurns,
little Directions are adhered to-
1.-THE Directions are Adhsrsd to!
Safe at All Times!
Safe at AU Times!
except when expressly forbidden In u. drs.en: vAieA
wrapped around each bottle, and have The weo ~.
nature Of DR.. JN0 l.. LYON upon them.
None Others are Genuine!
None Others are GsMxias!
Becare ofCounterfe;ts!
Beaoare Of Counteyfe;ts!
They cure all those Ills which the female system IL sub
ected with dispatch and degree Of certainty whch Meth
Ing but scientifically compounded nsA preparation sosa
reach.
Use no Other!
Uoe no Other!
Of i. remess. ta the cure Of ali diseases ofsh. lidne7s
aud bladder Leu oreah Proaspsus and tbs mi but pcs
tive eorsslion u oil rrsgularIties.
do Not Be Imposed upon!
DO Not Be Imposed UPasi
BY those who have other preparations which they desire
to palm OF upon the strength Of the popularity Of ny
propriatlng themselves the demand FOR my
Periodical Drops, medium for selling something which
apply to has not got them either make him buy them for
yea, or else enclose Dollar to the Hearex general
wholesale agent, who w)lreurnyou bottle ~ return
You will thu, save yourselves trouble and obtain relief
from the greatest Female Regulator Of the Nneteeh Cen
Over go Bottles ofthls medicine have been sold with
ne Su the q u. x.s
her certificate Of their sEcacy 1t takes but onA
YOUR rex who are .urersx~xil you waste away whenA
single Dollar will give you relief.
Prepared solely Is b. Jso L. Lyox Praetislns pAyAe-
ian,
9. q. CLARK 4 co.
wHoLssALs Daussi.,s,
New Haven, Gem.
ae,ssal Agents for United States and caaaAss.
~ Wholesale, BY
LORD SMITH, Wholesals QsAkGlAs,
= Lake esSeea. CAisaSs. II.
FLANDERs HOUSE,
Corner Of Main and Fourth Streets.
McGREGOR,. ........... IOWA.
G. Il. Flanders, Proprietor
!, Stage. .f"r"p P~nts.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-01-27

those that could not be recognized by their
surviving friends are now buried in one
grave or hole A place twenty-five yards
square was excavated. and into this they
were laid, or tumbled and shoveled
This accident has given Catholic relig-
ion here the most severe blow that the
church has ever experienced. The eIsergo
are at a discount The men express them
selves openly and publicly against the
clergy having such complete dominion
over the females. t
The city authorities have had their
hands full the past week in keeping down
mob violence, as the masses are determ-
ined that the church shall not again be
rebuilt. -
Dec. 10. The government have step
ped in and ordered the ruins taken down
and carted off, and will purchase tine
ground and erect monument to the men,
DRY of the dead. The place is to be en-
closed with substantial iron fence and
the remainder of the ground laid out in a
flower garden"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-01-27

that the present quota Of the town mas
been filed, is but selfish consideration
Let all the men be raised that can be OBJ
tanned. The credit will stand against fu-
ture calls, and the government which 1t Is
our pride to uphold, will have the present
benefit Of the men, where aud when they
are most needed. The enemy, by pitt
less and unrelenting CONSUMPTION are
bringing their last available man into the
field, and boast that another spring Will
find our armies confronted by larger forces
and in better condition than they yet
have been met. If their boast should
prove true, let the regiments from YER
mont, at least, be in equally effective con-
dition.
The several towns in the State and their
Selectmen have verified, within the last
two months, the confidence which was
reposed in them by the Governor of the
State, and have demonstrated their abil-
ity to accomplish work, which, at its
commencement, was deemed by the great
majority of the citizens of the State,
impossible of completion. The same en-
ergy, the same determination to succeed,
accompanied by the same untlring effort,
continued for a few weeks longer, will
raise all the troops which are now needed,
will place the Seventeenth Regiment in
the field, will fill the ranks of every old
regiment to the maximum, will place the
State of Vermont in excess of all calls
made. and will entitls her to the proud
distinction of having performed her en-,
tire duty. without regard to the limita-
ton of quotas, and having reference only
to the necessities of the public service.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1864-01-27

gs- The donation visit to Rev, Mr..
Whitney. of this place was model affair.
The number present was quite large, and
all seemed very we'll pleased with the en-
tertainment, and willing to contribute
their share towards making it agreeable
and profitable. No oysters we're served,
and no appeal was made to the baser part
of human nature to induce those present
to "shell out" The only refreshments
provided was plentiful supply of good
apples and parched corn. These we're east
ly served, and it was therefore not neces-
sary for dozen or so of the more willing
ones to work themselves to exhaustion
to give the balance a chance to crafty
their hoggish propersities. All seemed
satisfied, especially Mr.. Whitney, for
whose benefit those present left, in cash
over one hundred dollars. and some twen-
ty or thirty dollars in value of useful ar
ticles.