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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23

( FAILING EYEsIouT.-The eyeLght gen.
orally begins to fail at from forty 70 my
years, and ia noticed by an inStlnstfSs
preference for larger print; a seat MT
window Is unwittingiy selected tfeFstl
an effort to place the paper ata convenieat
distance from the eye, or TO turn Il. 70 -
to get particular reflection Of the light
next the finger is involuntarily placed un-
der the line read, or there is a winking Of
the eye as if to. clear it, or looking away
at some distant object as if to rest It or
the fingers are pressed over the lids IN the
direction of the nose, to- remove the1SGf.
plus water caused by straining.i Whea
spectacles are first used, they should not
be kept on steadily, only in the early
morning, or a cloudy day, or dim Light or
with fine print, or sewing. Favor ts1s
failing eyesight, especially while reading
as much as possible, by sitting in sanh o.
position as to allow the light to fall upon
the page obliquely over the shoulder, ana
by not reading or working In the twilight
of the evening or morning. It j. an excl
lent plan, and one which will greAny
strengthen the eyes, by devoting tAcft
time each day to looking gat' distant sbss
iects relief. when the eyes ara ,MeAE.gG
will come quicker by 50 doing than hK
closing them entirely. Sailors, who ers
constantly ON the lookout for distant land
or ships, seldom have poor eyetight. Ia
same is true of people who spend nndhnf
their time abroad, in the fields etc. IS p
lack of this exercise for the eyes ratheT,
than an over use Of them that makes POOR
eyesight so common among students ind
sedentary persons. Sore eyes arelsIoom.
mon, and perhaps more 80, among oStes
door than in door people. ,, F.,s.. r,zo. a
1t is good plan to pass the balls Of ne
fingers occasionally over the closed sfs-
lids, in downward direction. Thissa ~
ton carries off any excess of WntertnHo
the nose. Wash the eyes freely eFo1
morning. If cold water is used, do not
allow it to enter the eyes, but WASh The
closed eyelid. It is beneficial TO iAmerSe
them in warm water, and open and nloe
them several times, the warm water eottNg
as a solvent upon any particles Of hard;
ened matter that may have collected 6bolt
the lids, and is soothing and grateful %
the eye generally. The temperat1fO aot
the feet affects the eyes, 80 well AStaynyi
other part of the body-slways keep them
dry and warm, so as to prevent an undue
accumulation Of blood on the brain, % Il
always seriously affects the eyes, SThs
moment the eyes feel tired, give them rnst;
you cannot overtask them with immunity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23

sTEWART q BALDWIN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
viFRInfn. N. r.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23
8 o n g..
BY THE AUTHOR OF TWICE LOST"

BY THE AUTHOR OF TWICE LOST"
Take me from those dreary shades;
Lift me to some softer morn.
Where the laughing light invades
The old silence of the gladcs rs|., ~
Which was born where trees were bosn =
Where the docile winds take care y.fT'fa !
Not to rune any brook t5fFlsf g -
Lest qneen-clouds that pace the nir TlGE- +
Should not find o mirror there = - u
When they pause, and pause, and le0k.
Where the dazzling nightg endure CT
Till the day has lost Its Spring,
And where starlight 10 20 pure = t.z.-t1
That no bird Is ever sure -.
WhOtheri Is should sleep or sing -
Somewhere thers y never RAIN ,as.t-.-2 . e
Never troubles In the air; .TaFE5l's
Not a breath Of care or pain
Take me to that land Agatn-
have dreamed oncs wAS there.
a - ri 'Gr1W E-[TsmplS ~.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23
STATE GOVERNMENT
OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA.
State OMcers.
District Courts.

District Courts.
First District-StOrey county. Caleb Burbank,
Il. S. Mesick, Richard Rising. ...r-
Having coextensive and concurrent Jurisdlc.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23

Second Dstrict-Ormsby county S. IL. Wright
Third District-Lyon county. Hayden.
Fourth District-Washoe and Roop counties
G. C. Goodwin
Fifth District-Sye and Churchill counties
H. L. Baker.
Sixth District-Humboldt county e. F. Dunno.
Seventh District-Lander county w. II. Beatty.
Eighth District-Douglas county :. ID. w. Virgin.
Ninth DistriCt-Esmeralda county. s. II. Chase.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23

S15 Reward. r. e
r OST, NEAR GOLD HILL, A SILVER
IL WATCH, English Lever, double-cased, with
buckskin string and steel key attached to it. The
finder may leave il at this office, or c. g.. Hor'
tops blacksmith shop. Silver City. Oc2J II
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-23
First stntc Legislature Of Nevada.

First Stntc Legislature OIL NcFHOA'
SENATE.
Aorsy-S. 4. Kellogg, n. w. Winton, Chas. A.
Summer, w. II. Claggett.
Ormsby-A. J. Lockwood, J. Seely.
EsmcrdldG-L. Doran, j. Ives
HMmbOldt-Fred Hutchings, NJ s. Thompson.
LaHdcr-M S. Larrowe, w. W. Hobart.
Wdshoc-ChnS Lambert, Jas. Slingerlnnd.
EyOH-D. L. Hastings.
Lyon aud ChurchRi-Alfred James
Nye-Jas. l.. Lawson.
D0MgiaS--I. w. Hnnes
ASSEMBLY.
Storcy--w. NJ Gutter, Erastus Bond, Edwin
Patten, w. w. Bishop, G. w. Tozer, A. L. Gree
", J. A. Rigby, II. NJ. Bien, John Leavitt, James
Bolan, r. A. Young, Jacob Smith.
Ormsby-S. c. benson, J. L. w. Carey, l.. {.
McKeeby.
Esmcralds-D. H. Haskell, D. Wellington, John
:. MayhuGh, Cyril HnwkinS.
HumbOldt-D II. Brown. i. II. Nichols, J. A.
Dun.
Lamder-D. p. Walter, Z. p. Sine, J. l. Hiuck-
ley, NJ A. Rosenblatt.
LyoR-w. +. ToombS, W. G. Lee, II. G. Parker.
ChHrchHl-J B. Mcclure.
Tdskoe and ROop-J. II. Shackleford, II. ii.
Beck, j. A. Myrick.
Nyc-A. c. Bearss.
Dou1las-J. w. Small and Henry Epstein.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
Ut '74tV
Agent Q. S. Sanitary Commission.

Arrangements are rapidly being made to
put the first corps of Gen. Hancock into the
field at the earliest moment. Many old and
tried officers will be placed in command and
their names will be announced in few days.
Steps are being taken which will induce each
State to forward veterans to join this corps.
Arrangements are, it is said, in progress by
which State or other local bounty may be
paid here to a veteran recruit who may have
himself credited to any particular locality he
may prefer. For any veteran sent to Wash
ington so accredited any locality, certificate
will be given. 1t is in the interest of all To-
calities to send as many veterans as possible,
as they are not subject to the draft and yet
can be properly credited to any particular To-
cality The Government bounties given to
the veterans of the lst corps are given to no
others, and superior inducements are there
fore offered to enlist in this corps. The time
is short and localities must be prompt to for
ward men and thus take advantage of the
Government bounties to fill their quotas. 1t
is only necessary to take the veteran recruit
to Provost Marshal, who will forward him
free of expense to Washington. Let it be
remembered that these veteran soldiers are
not subject to the draft, and any one enlisted
Is clear gain on the quota of any future
draft. l-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

see soon. Hood, Forrest, and all their west.
srn army are in this vicinity threatening an
attack. All are waiting, with interest, the
result, as much is pending in this great bat
tie which Is inevitable. About 500 of the
43d are now in Nashville, many in the hospi
tai, and the balance having been sent to
guard the ears from guerrillas ia
The health of those present is good. sall
feeling in fine spirits, and ready for anv
emergency which NAV come. F. L.W.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

The exchange of prisoners which had tenn
porarily ceased at Savannah, is now progress
sing as rapidly as practicable in Charleston
harbor. In consequence of this, in accord
ance with arrangements previously made,
the bombardment of the city of Charleston
has been temporarily suspended and win not
be resumed till the exchange is concluded.
The bombardment ceased on Sunday mron-
ing, the 4th inst, and the operation Of trans
ferring the prisoners was soon after begun.
Tt was expected that two or three weeks
would be required to complete the exchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

In the South Carolina Legislature resolu-
tiens have been introduced deprecating peace
negotiations until dissolution of the Union
is conceded. Gov. Bonham in his message to
the South Carolina Legislature, opposes peace
without independence. q. q.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS. }
E PETERSBURG. NoYemher % 1861 I

BEFORE PETERSBURG, NoVember %, 1901. !
General Orders No. 45
In compliance WITH and by authority of, orders
from the headquarters of the army, assume COM
mand of the Second Corps. 1t is natural that
should feel some diffidence in succeeding to the
command of so distinguished a soldier as Major
General Hancock. / can only promise you that [
shall try to do my duty and preserve your renuta-
ton unsullied, relying upon you to sustain me by
that skill and courage which you have conspicu-
ously displayed many fields.
4. A. humphreys, Mai. Gen. Vols
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

In the North Carolina Legislature resolu-
tons have been introduced in favor of send
ing commissioners to Washington to nsgo-
tiats peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
.EYS, Maj. Gen. Vols.
HEADQUARTERS BOTH WIS Vols.
Up near Petersburg, Va. Oct. 81, 1864.

Camp near petersburg, va. oct. 81, 1864.
HIS ErceEency, James T.. Le0iS:
SIR, I have the honor to send you herewith a
report of the operations of the Seth Regiment in
the late battle of IIat"her's Run the 9th day
of this month. The Regiment LETT the front line
on the night of the 24t inst, went about two mil les
to the rear, when camped till 2 O'Clock P. VI ,
on the Goth, when the I'd and Sd Divisions STARTED
for the left. We marched till 10 O'Clock P. NJ
and bivou acked for the n ght at O'CLOCK A NJ ,
Oct 9th we took up our line OF march and arrived
within hearing of the enemy at O'Clock A. NJ
Lieut. Ripley, while were advancing, was sent
with Company A, to feel the nemy. lie depIoy ed
his company in front of the Brigade driving in the
enemy's skirmish line, and capturing their rifle
pits There was considerable diminishing till II
O'Clock, when we struck the main line of the enc
my We were formed in line of battle with the I'd,
and Sd Brigades on our right, aud the Sd Division
on our left and rear, protecting At 3
o'clock the enemy with strong force, charged the
Sd Division, breaking their line and causing them
to retreat in confusion and following them, cut
ting off all comm nication with our rear. Seeing
the perilous situation we were in, ordered my
Regiment to face by the rear rank, fix bayonets,
and charged, taking them on the Hank, causing
them to break and ran In this movement, l cap
tured about one bundled prisoners and one stand
of colors. [ then ordered my Reg ment to face by
the front rank, and moved them to their original
position.
will here take pleasure in stating tha Lieuts
Lane and Ripley, the only officers with me, de-
serve much praise and [ am under great obIiga-
tons the assis ance they rendered in executing
the orders throughout the entire engagement -
Too much cannot be said Of the bravery of the
men, exposed as they were to CALLING fire of ar
tillery enfladipg our line for the period of four
hours without cessation, and ready without finch
ing to execute with promptness every movement
that ordered.
Surg W Woodward and Capt. Van Nest, Chaplain,
of our regim ent, to render ali the assist
ance to the wounded that their limited means
would allow The casualties of the regiment were
small being but fifteen, killed, wounded and miss
ing. l am very respectfully,
- Your obedient servant,
G. a. FISK, Capt. Com. Regt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

The horses, carriages &C., belonging to the
establishment of Lord Lyons, have been sold
at auction. This disposition of his property,
indicates that Lord Lyons will not soon re-
turn to this country, if at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

care of them both, but the great majority of
those who come West, Seem to lose all re-
gard for their families, If not all sense ofsob-
legation and dscency. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
G. A. FISK, Capt. Com. Regt.
ARMY OF THE Potomac, H'DQ'Rs 36TH WIS RECT, }
On the left of Petersburg, Va,
December |. 1864. \

J
Brig. Gen. Thomas, Ad1t, Gen. q. s. A.
SIR have the honor herewith to transmit
report of the ssmoral condition and general hsto-
ry'' of the regiment with which am Connected
NV commission bears date July %, 1864, but in
consequence of long and severe illness which /
had IA my way here, did not reach the army IN til
the 22d of October, which is the date of my mus
ter The regiment left camp at Madison for the
service on the 10th of May last. Up to the
time came among them they had no Chaplain
They entered at once into an active campaign and
in consequence of long marches and frequent en-
eagements they had received very little religious
service or moral influence from any Of the volun
tary benevolent agencies, as the Christian Commits
sion, or the American Tract Society, &C. Knowing
these facts was prepared to fnd them some gb hat
demoralized still. to their CT edit take pleasure
in reporting heir moral condition far in advance of
what might have expected to find it. The strict
~ religious element present is very small. have
however, received all the respect. Christian court
esy and encouragement in my work from officers
and privates that could ass. Pubic prayer has
been Frequently made with the en- tire regiment on
Inspection days, and religious service held on the
Sabbath when our position and the weather would
permit. l am happy to say the moral tone Of the
regiment seems to be improving.
None have been killed, none very dangerously
wounded, and none very i'll since came among
them. They left Madison, ofa a and pr1vates,
III are mere on duty. about 125 prison ers the
remair der sos are almost all wounded AID in hos
pitfalls very few are a6seR' on sek Leave
P s. VAN NEST, Chaplain 36th Wis
Twill add in conclusion of this already too
long letter, single item Of great interest to
me. and which must be peculiarly gratifying
to the friends at home, that yesterday (Sab-
bath) afternoon, an agreement was volunta-
riIy entered into by some officers of the reg
iment, and last night the pledge was drawn
and signed by II out of Is present, that they
would not use any ardent spirits upto the Isl
OF January, 1865, ana those who signed theiI
names added uhder the heard of remarks
:. Bully for it" q Most cheerfully," sc. This
is good beginning, and it is earnestly hoped
that others will follow, and the time be in
definitely extended. s
Respectfully, P. S. VAN NEST,
Chaplain Seth Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

The following is a list of sanitary articles
issued to Mrs. Harvey during the month of
November, 1864:
2 boxes crackers, Is bottles blackberry brandy,
- of whskey of catawba bitters, 6 of ketchup, 6
of cranberry sauce, II cans condensed milk, II of
tomatoes, II, Of blaekberries, 6 Of ext beef, of
mustard pounds chocolate, 6 OF farina, II pairs
ers, 20 pillow slips, bottles raspberry vinegar, u
of ginger wine, II of catawba wine, 81 of brandy
cherries, "a fruit jars fruit, 10 pounds dried
backberries 20 of dried apples, SO of crackers, 6
of corn starch, Sc pillow cases. "a towels, Is COM
forts, dressing gowns, ITO pairs of mittens, l44
hsndkerchiefs, Is gallons pickles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22

4 neac BIZ Of FaTe-Fsderal uersals Con tedsr-
ate Bread-Gratjtlds for the aeo Fare
Cheers for Uiac!e Sa'n--Ihe Dead aud Dr.
inq-Ihe Insane Fesnain and Disease :
The awful scenes which are to be witnessed
at the landing of our soldiers just released
from rebel dens of wretchedness and torture
are heart rending in the extreme. We have
before alluded to this subject, giving some
incidents in illustration of the condition of
our brave hearted soldiers after their long
Imprisonment, but there are some details of
a soul narrowing nature yet to be given. We
find the following in the correspondence Of
the Philadelphia Press 10 s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
THE INSANE.

Some had become insane; their wild gaze
and clenched teeth convinced the observer
that their reason had fed. Others were idi
otic A few were living in spasms; perhaps
the realization of the hope long cherished,
yet oft deferred, or the welcome sound of the
music sent forth by the military band, was
more than their exhausted nature could bear.
When blankets were thrown over them, no
one would have supposed that human form
lay beneath, save for the small prominence
which the bony head and feet indicated. Oh,
God ofjustice, what retribution awaits the
perpetrators of such slow and awful murder?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22


In dispatch few days ago, giving list
of promotions by breyet, the name of Gen..
Meade was included as being made Brevet
Major General. This was incorrect. He
was made full Major General in the regular
army, to date Aug. 18Th, 1864, to rank next
Sherman This promotion was conferred at
the special request of Gen. Grant.
The Savannah Republican says when Gov.
Brown fed from Milledgeville be took all his
own property, eveno to the cabbages that
grew in his garden, but he was not so di1igent
IN looking after the State property. Ali the
powder of the State at Milledg Vile was left
behind, also 5000 stand of arms, both OF
which fell into the hands Of the enemy -
The 7ribu'ae'5 Potomac army special thus
sums up the results ofDW arren's expedition
| Making rapid march of so miles he d cs
troyed three important bridges, oFer2o miles
of railroad, a large amount of forage and otn-
err stores, burned Sussex Court House, cap
tured a score or two of prisoners, and reach
ed camp having sustained but trihing loss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-22
B. G. HAMMOND,
Chaplain 9TH Wisconsin.
From the Forty-Third Regiment.

THE Campaign IN 7emnessee-A Change of Base
-JohnsOnUiNe Abaedomed-A Forced IIarch
Gut off from Nash0iAe-A rest at C2a1ks-
Vae-Ravages of War.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-05-04

Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio. stated the true
democratic doctrine when, in response
to an inquiry whether he would not
violate tho constitution to save the
life of the nation, he said the consti-
tuition was the life of tho nation, and
that under no circumstances conceiv-
able by the human mind would ho
ever violate it for any purpose. The
talk of preserving the government by
disregarding the constitution is an abb
surdity that only visionary theorists
would entertain for moment. The
two words which Americans will here
after most heartily dotest are "mili-
tary necessity" They have been the
fruitful source Of the lawlessness
which has attended the war and dis
graced lis history. Fanaticism, parti-
sanship and corruption have each
sought and found shelter in tho sophis-
tries, evasions and quibblings suggest
ed by this over-ready expression.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-05-04
che q onrier.


The Republican papers are begin
ming TO be atfrighted at the handwrit-
ing on the wall. The Boston 7rarel-
~, few days since, in nm article upon
''the financial question:" said:
eve shall, in no long time, have a
Gordian knot in finance as well as in
war and politics, which can never be
d'seRtanglsd and adjusted, but must be
cur by some bold and daring hand. I"
The meaning Of which is repudia-
ton. Recognition was first suggested
and advocated in the same loyal quar-
ter According to radical teachings
all sentiments are loyal which spring
from abolition sources, all others trea-
sonable and copperheadish. Rcpubli-
cans have boldly advocated disunion,
abolition, conflscation, negro equality,
subjugation, emancipation, recogni-
ton, Capitalization, consolidation and
miscegenatiOn, and to complete the
fist they could certainly find no more
appropriate heresy than that Of repu-
diation.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-05-04

sd How GEv. SHAcELroRD WAS CArTUR-
Ell. = Gen. Shackelford, whose capture
and release by guerrillus has before
been mentioned, was taken under in
teresting circumstances. He went to
Madisonyillc, kentucky, to be mar
ried. The guorrillas went to the house
where he was stopping, dressed in the
national uniform, and the General
surprising they we're some of his own
soldiers, wentto the door to meet them
aud welcome them, when revolver
was placed at his breast, and no was
told that no WIS a prisoner to John
Morgan. He was allowed an hour to-
get ready to 60 with thcn, they in
the meanwhile demanding Of him to
take the oath to the Confcdcracy, and
at the same time expressing their
purpose to shave his head and face
smooth. Shackclford positively and
percmptoriy refused to take tho oath
under any circumstances The citi-
.kens however interfered, and after
OBTAINING him Tor m hour tho rebels
yclcascd him.