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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-15

B3-we advise all who can perceive stri.
king anAlogies, to read the history of the
French Reign of Terror, and learn wisdom of
the past. The Jacobin clubs, the Nara,s,
Dantons, Robespierres, and Santerres are
easy Of recognition History is repeating its.
self so plainly that the dulcst can see it
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-15

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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-15

B@-Ths weather is cooperating with the
aboliiiousts in the generating Of bue.devils
for every body. This is queer. cold, leaden
day, to sncceed 30 .oon the soft airs, and gen.
ial sunshine which but yesterday swelled the
buds Of the lilacss, and awakened the vel.
come notes of the robin and tho blue.bird
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-06

From Harper's Magazine for March,
NETTIE'S TOUCH-STONE

IN lii LII = LooSI1-O N1N LIE
I'm only Nettie's maiden-aunt; but for all that
could mt help noticing how beautiful she APP
peared on certain evening not long ago, when
George Holmes and Henry Kirkland sat talking
with her by the library window. Both of the
young men were evidently of my opinion; but
George Holmes, if may say it, seemed to take
in the idea rather differently from Henry Kirt-
land. The clear, naughty eye, and softly modu-
lated voice of the latter seemed to say, plain
ly as eye and voice could say, "Youre very
pretty Miss Netty, pretty enough to suit even
my fastidious taste, and I well appreciate
your satisfaction in having fine young fellow
like me among your admirers But George
Holmes seemed to just sit and drink in her love-
liness until it chOked him.
liked George by far the best, and it provoked
me enough to see him looking almost gawky in
his self-forgetfulness, while Henry Kirkland pos
ed himself elegantly upon the sofa, holding his
hat like Prince Of the blood, and sending forth
a ripping flow of small talk that caused Netty's
eye to sparkle with merriment. If she CHANGED
to slyly look up at either of them, Sitting near
ly behind her in my corner) could readily tell
at which one she was looking. If at Henry, I
knew it by peculiar brightness in his glance,
and placid elevation of his eyebrows. If at
George, the stupid fellow looked instantly as red
had no patience with him, and could not help
thinking to myself, I sat there knitting, that
if he lost Netty altogether it was just his own
fault.
Pretty soon Henry, after covertly consulting
his watch arose with listless and at the same
time reluctant air.
care you going ?" asked Netty, with mock
sorrowfulness.
"Indeed must co., responded Henry, in the
same style, "sorry to distress you, but" with
the air of intense security 81 leave you in such
good company that doubt not your tears will
soon be as mist''
ooh, oh ~ interrupted Netty laughing, " al
most pun, declare. I really thought better
than that of you, Mr.. Kirkland. But before you
leave us do tell me thing. Is it true that you
going to the war? Some at Mrs. Wat
kins' soiree told me that you had been drafted"
'Not I, indeed! L believe this goodly town
did do me the honor of drawing my poor name
from one of it's autocratic wheels, but have al
ready cancelled the obligation. A better soldier
than would care to be in this fraternal brawl
will do that share of my work for me, while
shall remain here attending to my own affairs,
which he would be quite incompetent to manage.
Our social scheme, you see, balances all these
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-06
Original 2aetty.
TO ADA.
BY NAY MORRIS.

rThe following stanzas were written Just ten years
before the smoulderng fires of treason which il
lume with lurid glare, the country prosperous
and happy burst their confines and rent the ties
cia and political which at that time made peo-
pie. They are taken from lady's journal who was
ting her impaired health and as an evidence Of the
Ed VIZ '|' p''''''''
These friends mine kindred spirits the chords
brate in joyful harmony, filling the soul with tones OF
o didst thou think would forget
The friends left behind?
%o xda sEaas nHa salnEs quite strange
No, mol affections tie is strong!
Nor "new-made friends You did me wrong
To think they would estrange
Altho sought the sunny South
Where mi1der breezes blow
The chilling blast to shield me, from,
And hers rel have felt The friendly grasp,
t And greeting warm T. have AYE met net
still love them yeti
Yes these are dear, still, oft roam
When twilight hours are nigh
In spirit to my northern home,
A New Eng {S pypd pleasant oSss Sky round
The cheerful, blazing fire;
No happier circle can be found
Nor would my heart desire!
And read beloved there!
IT'S fancy, true, and yet, trace
The same in letters here.
love-am loyed-what would more9
pr1thee Ada, say
Could forget such friends mine,
Near Massachusetts bay?
Ills true in southern land, 1 stray
From that bright spot affair
Still, like the magnet turns my heart
Towards that Polar Star
SteadfaSt and true in veal Woe!
Changing-yet changing not!
Let fortune smile or dread winds blow
The same-thou'rt not forgot.
'Tis good to love-'tis we'll and right!
1t eleVates the soul
And hts for Heaven, whence came this light,
True love needs no control!
IT'S pure and holy twining hearts
AS gentle as the dove!
And shall we from this treasure partY
No Ada, " God is Lover
CHARLESTON, S, c.. Jan, 18th, 1851
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VOL IL RENDEZVOUS DISTRIBUTION

things beautifully" and Henry Kirkland with
graceful bow, which somehow included George
and myself, though he did not fairly look at Ell
ther of US, took his departure without waiting
to discuss the matter farther
A puzzled expression cleaned in Netty's blue
eyes as she babe him " good evening" and then
turning toward George, said, rather abstractedly,
CT suppose must congratulate you upon a
better fortune, for have not yet heard of your
name being among those drawn"
"You are right" returned George quietly
=" I have taken care that mine shall never be up
on their lists.''
"Why,'' exclaimed Netty, opening her eyes
wider yet have you really such horror of be-
ing drafted?'
81 have indeed,'' was the candid response.
Poor Netty Those three words from Georges
lips, evidently stung her far more than she would
confess. I that plainly enough, though /
hardly raised my eyes from my knitting. Mean
time my own opinion of the young gentleman
fell down nearly to zero.
ooh, if were but manv' burst almost un-
consciously from Netty's lips.
He looked at her inquiringly, while, strangeto
say, pleased expression played about his face.
"And if?" he suggested.
"Why, I'd act like man, twas the indignant
reoinder. And if Netty had looked pretty an
hour before, am she looked doubly beau
tiful now, with her flushed cheek, and flashing
eye and her head, with it's rich waves of golden
hair, thrown proudly back
just then the door bell rang, andinstantly two
nsipid specimens of "Young America were
ushered into the room.
Thanking my lucky stars that my time for be-
ing attractive to their particular species had pas
sed away, busily piled my needles, weaving in
with the coarse blue yarn many tender, year
ming thought of the "brave soldier boys' for
whom had been steadily knitting and working
for months
Presently George came to my quiet corner,
and, seating himself beside me, talked so man
fully and cheerfully of the war, of our duties,
both men and women, and of the many things
that he seemed instinctively to feel would inter-
est busy, happy old woman like me, that /
quite forgot his paltry confession about the draft.
1t may seem foolish in me to say so; but have
always noticed that when a young gentleman
can enjoy an hours quiet talk with woman
neither young, beautiful nor fascinating in any
way, but simply hopeful and earnest, there's
sure to be something good and genuine in him.
He even told me of lotion which his mother
had used very successfully for her rheumatism,
(and, by-the-way, I mean to try it myself when
get time.) Then he limited, SO gently, that he
thought was making my sock little too big,
las if you could get hospital thing too big) and
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
"Frald =

This is III. cry of those who denounce
the election of Gov Carney to the Sen
ate. These men are all in the interest
OF Gen. Lane. and they each one know
that their ''pa,ron saint" never did a
straight forward. honest thing in politics
in all his life; and for the simple reason
that honesty is not in him. Why. in
1857, in this County, where the Free
State men had clear majority. he want
ed them to resort to fraud at the ballot
box. There was no use for fraud to
carry the day--ihey knew they could
DO il by fair voting; but fraud was in
! the man, and he could no! keep it from
leaking out. Like barrel of moiasses
fermeniing. it oozed out Of itself.
There is not man in Kansas or ou'
of it, who Il ever heard Gen. Lane in
a private caucus. that does not knoac he
is otUoys for frichery. tie delights IN
gaining a point by s'ra'agem He seems
to think no victory is complete unless
i. has been gained by some kind OF in-
trigue. Brought up in the lap Of the
mos, profligate portion Of the old DEM
ocra.ic party, lie imbibed all It's bad
features, its low cunning. its corrupiing
practices, and, unfortunately. took in
none of lis vir,ues-unless it be that Of
dogged perseverance.
Now these are facts facts that his
Friends knoao-know best of any, for
they have been familiar with them For
men in the interests of such an indiv;d-
ual to cry out fraud against any one,
is like harloi preaching virtue. It's
;nsinc.rity is oaly equalled by lis i'm.
pudence. ltis S,ian turned teacher
OF righteousness. But beneath the
counterfeit angels garb. the cloven foot
projects its direful length. uncovered by
scrap to hide its base deiormity.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
What is Specie :?


A question of no small moment has
been recently decided by the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts,, defining the
meaning Of the term specie. The case
was this !:
A gave B note payable IN specie.
At maturity 3. demands gold and sill
yer. A refuses to pay in coin. B sues
to recover in gold or silver. The case
comes before the Supreme Court. which
says:
"a judgment in suit upon a noe
must he rendered for certain sum OF
money. expressed in dollars and cents
Execution must issue for this sum, with
costs; and the amour. is 10 be collected.
If we were TO add to the amount Of the
note and interest further sum-for ex-
ample, 800 as a premium on specie
the execution would still be collectable
in money. II the officer could seize a
sufficient amount Of gold and silver to
pay the execution and costs, he would
pay to the plaintiff The amount Of his
debt. If the defendants goods should
be sold at auction on execution, and the
purchasers should pay in specie. the
same resul, would follow. II land sbO'd
be set off on execution. its value may
be so changed by the condition Of the
currency as 10 aztec. the interests Of
the parties materially. 1t may be that
the judgment will remain unsa'isfe,i
till gold shall, In merchandise. sink be-
low par. This would again affect the
interests Of the parties and the value Of
the judgment. The weekly fluc,ua-
tions Of the gold market are constantly
operating in the same way. Bat these
are matters which are beyond the reach
OF courts Of law. They involve values.
and sometimes equities which no judi
cial tribunal can adjust or regulate. All
that courts can do is 10 treat as money
that which The statutes of the United
States. legally enacted, declare to be
money
Il viii bs observed that the Court
decides that governc.su. mas Ihe pow
er 10 say What shall be money. and that
what 1t enscts 10 be money is money
This is worthy Of n0e.
If the wording of the note had been
in gold or silver, insLeal of specie, i!
would hardly have made difference
in the decision.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Lawrence in Danger

30 says the Daily Tribune of the 6;h
which e1horts the cilizent to be on ,bei,
guard, or they will suffer loss:
"On Wednesday hight, at I2a O..
clock, man was discorered in MIIer's
new hail with paper ard lighted match
When observed. he ran down the back
way. lie may have had no evil designs.
but such an Incident is not compatible
with the welfare of our city.
A reliable lady states that size recoo-
nized IN town. fe~ days ago, one OF
the Identical Quan,rill murderers. Ci;-
lzFns have been halted upon the streets.
molested and abused, By persons rep
resenling themselves as Uuion picke,s
Let strong and efficient guard be
continually posted around the town: see
hat your arms are in order for effect.
I've use. every man resolving lha, his
house shall be citadel. Had we done
mus. %uanirill's recent slaug hter would
have been averied."
Exactly! friend speer. Blu. when
we said the same thing. almost in the
same words. just subsequent TO the mas
sacre. you denounced US yehemsntlv
and were almost ready TO have us mob.
bed! .. consistency Time rlpbt.
many wrong. exposes many an error
condemns many unjust acts, and estab.
|ishes the truth. He who would stand
'he tests OF time should be careful to
stand by truth.
We trust Lawrence vii. 10. safer an.
,ther disaster.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Union Leagues.

These were organized for the purpose
of uniting and strengthening the irie nds
of the Union cause, when such action
was necessary for the safety OF the
Government and the cause OF Liberty.
More than two years ago they were in
stiiu'ed. The moving motive for their
organization was noble one-the OBJ
ject the best that could engage the time,
talent and labors Of a patriot. except he
were in the army.
But when Union Leagues, forge ful
of tue grea, object for which they were
called into being. become mere political
machines. and By dabbling in party
politics and personal sqaabbes. thus
becoming disunioa instead Of Onion
Leagues. they will lose their influence
and be lef, TO die The death Of an unfailh.
ful servant by the people.
We see ey A tasi AasieGGsssgaGorih eGGssgs9GsSri,hi'6 has mix
ed into the Senatorial contest. and after
denouncins the legislature, has expelled
oil ITS members mho ro,ed for Me joiat
contention hy simple resolution. uithom a
'oritten charge or any kind Of bearing !
We venture 10 say that the reign of
"Border Ruffianism" in its palmicst
days presents no case which will more
than parallel this Who ever heard tel,
OF such thing? Common decency.
leaving justice. precedent. courtesy and
righ! out of view, would have indicated
less has'y course and fair trial Bu,
such was no! the case.
The thing overrcaches itself. The
bitterness of spirit shows malice and
hatred. and lack Of every elemen, of
Union. Wha. is Union League worth
when 1t sows the seeds of discord. and
becomes mere political club for put.
ting this MIN up and pulling ,ha, one
down! It's noble objec. is lost, and i,
is useful no longer.
rs. Sinces the foregoing was in
type we notice an article in HE Bulle-
TN OF somewhat similar import, and
the truthful remark that every one who
voted 4or the resolutions violated q |
solemn oath.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Administrators Sale

By-vir;ue of an order Of the Probate
Court Of Jefferso: County. Kansas, 1
will sci! at private sale, the personal
property Tor so much thereof as can be
disposed OF to advan,age) belonging to-
the estate Of Lewis Stafford, deceased
principally as follows:
2Work Benches. set Timers Tools
some ilnware. quantity Of Sheet Tin,
part OF II u X 90. the rest 10 Z l4).
! Cook Steve, Grijirons. Pots. a lot of
Sheet Iron. Bucket ears and Rive.s; g
Iron Heaters. a lot Of Solder and Rosin,
50 lbs. Stamped Copper Bottoms, l set
Union Scales. etc.
Persons wishing TO purchase any of
these articles should make application
soon. JAMES 4. MANN,
'oo-s" Administrator.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Will the Election Stand

Certainly i, viii. A franchise is no,
annnlaSle. There is not preceden,
IN the history of the Republic where
an election has been set aside. Until
a time is fixed by law. any TIM is legal
Tor an election. Besides, tho election
ought 10 be fixed the year previous, so
as to give the Senator elect time to pre-
pare for his duties.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
The Latest.

Two corps of the army Of The Po;o-
mac crossed the Rapidan in the face Of
the enemy. taking some prisoners.
Gen. Sherman is said TO have 10000
men for his expedition. Destination
unknown. Reported against Mobile.
The recent movements in East Tea
nessee were only for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning forage.
Things look hopeful on the whole
Activity seems to prevail. and move
ments along the whole line are an'ici-
pAted at the earliest practicable period.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13

1t is said regiments are to be eonsoi-
dated and raised in number 10 2, 400
men each. What lot Of officers will
be thrown upon the cold charities of
the world by this arrangement.
The rebels have occupied Corinth and
jackson, Miss. Sherman will soon be
after them there.
The rebels are alarmed at the move
ments of our forcee in the lower part OF
Tennessee.
Our men under Gems. Kilpa,lick and
Warren, made reconnaissance in force
across the Rapidam few days SINCE
They scared up concealed body Of the
enemy-had fight in the darkness Of
tight, and returned. after having &C
complished the object of the movement.
The railroad will be opened to Knox
vile, Tenn. to-day. i, is thought. This
is good news. as our men there have
been on short rations and in need Of
clothing.
The railroad depo. At Chattanooga
was destroyed by Ere on Saturday. Loss
100000.
Gen. Caldwell had brush with the
enemy on the Rapdan. He came neai
being drawn into trap by the story Of
some deserters. but escaped the snare
with loss Of 80 killed and wounded.
The rebels are sending our prisoners
from Virginia to Georgia. This looks
like the rebel capitol was to be abandon
ed.
Gen. Lee and JEFF. Davis are not on
good terms. Lee wishes 10 be Dicta-
tor.
Some guerriIlas captured the steamer
Levy on the Kanawha river, with Gen.
Scammon and staff and 40 soldiers on
board, who were asleep a, the time
The vessel WAS burned by the cap!ors.
! Through rebel sources We have re-
ports OF several small successes Of their
armes, at different points.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
1.dignatior.

1t IS really amusing to see the ,urs
OF 'he otiice-holders! They have rails
ed fearful tempest in teapot" ana
seem absolutely TO believe that ,b.
whole State is boiling over with indig.
nation aad wnth. lis all mistake
gentlemen just keep cool. Don, ",r.r
your hair" nor ''burn your shirts" l,
Only makes you look ridiculous.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Sublime Impudence.

Men holding bribe of twelve hun.
cred to two thousand dollars in their
hands in ibe shape of fat Offices, and
then crying out 'Fraud!' Bough, up!''
We advise these gentlemen to pray with
Burns that they may have the ..gif. 10
see themselves as others see them"
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
News Of the Week


After some hard fighting our force
under Col. MulIigan. drove the rebel
under Gen. E,rly in Western virpini,
and com rellsd then. to retreat up Shen
andoah valley. Our success is renort
ed signal and brilliant The enem,
also lost many BY deser,ion.
Over 1000 rebel de.er.ers were rec
'stered in one day a, Chattanooga
Affairs look better in Eas, Tennessee
We earnestly hope the rebels will b,
prevented from getting footIold there
The rebels under Johnston. it !, said
tear open mutiny. The recent conscr;n.
lion act Of the Congress. DRIVING all
men INTO The ranks. and compelling the
old soldiers TO remain in the army is
said to be hateful 10 all classes. These
deluded Soulherners are getting their
~Sio enough!
The loss by The destruction of Colt.
revolver and rifle factory a. Hartford
Conn, will exceed million of dollars.
SO men are thrown out of employment
oy the catastrophe. The organ of the
o'e is "ystery-supposed to be III.
Work Of an incendiary. We have been in
the building. however; it wa. old. Of
"ood-a' rs, in part-and hardly saf.
Tor carrying on such work. Wa ara
scarcely surprised that the fire occurred
",'noa' " the work Of an incendiary. We
'"'nS IL might reasonably have been er.
peeted. The insurance will cover abou,
90 rer cent. OF rhc loss.
The steamer Emma was fred in,o b, |
The rebels 10 miles below Helena on tho |
9th. Three SHELLS exploded in the y... |
's!-one OF them in the ladies' cabin
They were charged with Greek FIRE
which WAS exlinguished. No Material
'afm done. This firing into boats sho',I
De putasiop TO. II is murder, and NO,
war. =, an'ess the boats are engaged in
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
H The Seventh Regimen, had

~ The Seventh Regimen, had q
grand reception in Leavenworth on Sat.
urday. And they deserve it all. They
have fought nobly. Many of their old
comrades lie in the last sleep on the
bIoodicst battle fields of The South
Their deeds are historic. Their hero
ism has shed lusier upon the arms o,
the State and they will be ion, rem
embered with pride By grateful peo-
pie. Almost the entire regiment have
Ie-eniisicj rs veterans.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, lSr
County OF JEFFERSON.

STATE of hANSAS, ~
Mary V. S. Lane, P.uintf-
Hugh Cameron. Thomas Arrnor and :. j. Rib
be. Defendants.
Cy virtue ol an order o: sale 70 ne Il rooted
and delivered. issued uut Of the First District
Court of the State OF kansse. sitting in and tor
Jefferson County in s,id State. | will. ON
Tuesday. narch e2d. A, d. 1854.
between the hours OF l2 O'Clock, NJ, end one
.''lock, P NJ, Of said day. at tie Court liou,e
Door in the village OF Oskaloosa. in the County
and State sforessid. oiEr a, public sale. 10 ,hs
highe Il bidder, tor essh in hand, all the right d.
tie and interest of The aEo.e na.nel defendants
in End 10 the following described property to wit.
Ihe northwest quarter cf seciion thir.y-two
81 ID township nine C9l of range twenty 90.
East Delaware Trust Lands, in sail county OF
Jeiier-on and State oi kansas
SAID a, owe described property his BEEN duly
appraised n, twelve hundred dollars 81 .sOO)
Sail property levied on and to be sold a. se
property OF 'he above named defendants
lai 5w NV. TAYLOR Sh~r;W
sheriff 5 Office. Oskaioosa. Feb IL, 1864.
wilson Shannon, ATTY :or Pi'tf
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-02-13
Special Ncticss.
IcoaNu SIcATEs,l
Pulmonary Consumption \ ca ra Llc
piscaSc!.
4 CARD
T. CONSrMPIIYES

T. CONSuMPTIyES.
The undersigned having been r. stored to hea.,,
in few weeks, by very simple reraedy. after
having suffered several years with severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumr rt;cn-
IS anx Gus to make known 10 h;s fellow sufferer.
the means OF cure.
10 all who desire it, he will So nd copy of the
prescription used free OF chargc), with the di-
recii'ns for preparing and using the same, which
they will iind a sure cure for oxsuxPrlox, AsrH.
Ma bkoScHITIs, CoUGHs. CoLos, &c. The only
opleet Of the advertiser in sending the Prescrp.
ITO" Is to benefit the afflicted, and spread inform
aiion which he conceives to be invaluable; and
hc hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as i,
Will st them nothing, and may prove a bless.
ing. Parties wishing the prescription will please
address
Rev. EDWARD a. WILSON.
Williamsburg, kings County,
'"' an siV New York