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The weekly union record., 1864-02-13
The Human Figure.

The proportions of the human figure
are stlictly mathematical. The whole
figure i six times the length Of the foot.
Whether the form be slender or plump,
this rule holde good. Any deviation From
it is 4 departure fiom the highest beau
ty Of proportion. lhv Greeks made
all their statues according to this rule.
The face from highes:po on the fore
head where the hair begins, to the chip,
is one tenth Of the whole stature. The
hand, from the wrist to the middle Gn-
ger, is the same. The chest is one
forth; and from the nipple to the top
Of tile head Is tie same. From the top
of the chest to the highest point Of the,
forehead is one-scyenth. Ii the length
of the face, from the roots Of the hair
to the chin, be divided into three equal
parts, the fr~t division determines the
rlace where the eyebrows meet, and tho
second the place the nostrils. The
navel is the central part Of the human
body, and if a man should lie on his
back with his arms extended, the per-
hiphery Of the circle which might be
described around him, with the navel
for its center, would touch the extreml-
ties Of his hands and feet. The height
from the feet to the top of the head ia
the same as the distance from the ex=
tremity of the fingers when the arms are
extended.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13
Poor Richard 5 Almanac.


Ev " one >peaks Wei ef Poor Rich
ard. but few have ever read him. Below
We give the cream ef the whole of his
wisdom
Take this rcma,h from Richa9l-poor
and lame. whatever begins IN anger ends
in shame.
An egg to-day IS better than hen
tomorrow.
Law.hkc cobwcbs. catches small flies,
while great ones break through before
vour eyes.
If pride leads van poverty brings
up the rear.
God heals and the doctors takes tho
fees.
Mary's month costs her nothing, for
she never opens it but to another,s en-
penSe.
He that would 1--we at peace and at
ease, must not peak all he knows, nor
Judge all he sees.
He that can travel well afoot, keeps
good horse.
The worst wheel Of the cart makes
the most noise.
He that falls in loyc with himself will
have no rivals.
Against disease here, the strongest
fence is the defensive virtue, abstinence.
Tart words make no friends; spoon
full Of honey will catch more flies than
a gallon Of vinegar.
Keep thy shop, and thy shop viii keep
thee.
Beware Of little expenses-a small
leak will sink Il ship.
An ounce Of wit that is bought, is
worth a pound thar Is taught.
A pioughman on his Ices Is higher than
a gentleman on his knees.
Mad kings and mad bulls are not to
be held by treaties and pack thread.
What maintains one vice will bring
up two children.
4 mob is a monster; head enough,
but no brains.
\ change Of fortune hurts wise man
no more than q change Of the moon.
He that has trade has an Office
of profit and honor.
\ false friend and shadow attend
only while the sun shines.
Plow deep while Sluggards sleep, and
YOU will have corn TO sell and keep.
Nothing dries sooner than fear.
The first mistake in public business
is going into it.
The idle man IS the devils hireling,
whose diet and wages are famine ard
diseases.
Kings and bears often worry their
keepers.
He's a fool who makes his debtor his
heir.
Never take wife until you have
house to put her in.
Hunger never saw bad bread.
Great takers, little doors.
A lich rogne is like a fat hog, who
never does good till he Is dead as dog.
Fools make fcasts and wise men eat
them.
The poor have littlc-beggars none
the rich too much-enough not one.
If a man could have his wishes no
would double his trouble.
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TERMS.
Law of Newspapers.

L. Snbscrihers who do not give express notce 70
the contrary are considered as wishing to continue
the subscription
= II subscribers wish their papers discontinued
publishers NAV continue to send them until all
charges paid.
;. If subscribers neglect refuse 10 take their
papers from the Office or place TO which they are
ssnt they are held responsible until they settle
their bill and give notice to discontinue them.
l. If subscribers move to other places WITHOUT
informing the publisher and the paper Is sent To
the former direction, they are held responsible.
Notice should always be given Of removal
s. The courts have decided that refusing to take
Q paper from the office. removing and leaving u
uncaled for is prima faca evidence Of Intentional
fraud.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

JonS PHGSIX OUrDoSE.-A paragraph has
been going the rounds of the press in which an
account is given of horse having new hoof
grown on by the use Of a certain farrier's oint-
ment. Now this reminds us of an incident
that happened in Lyons, Wisconsin y Nor
mon priest uamed Nicholas professed power
of doing miraculous things. and compoundng
wonderful medicines. He made nerve and
bone oil healing salve, and thought he would
experiment little with it. lie first cut off his
dogs tail and applied some of the salve TO the
stump. A new tail grew out Immediately. He
then applied some to the piece OF tail which he
had cut off, and new dog grew out. He
didn't know which dog was which. This may
seem tough story. but we have Nicholas
word for it, and we don't think he would lie
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

An eccentric preacher, seeing fly
light upon his Bible, improved the occa-
SION as follows:
:" Ye goddess sinners, We shall all be
damned, every one Of You, as sure as |
shall catch that fly" Here lie made a
full swoop with lis hand, and thought he
had caught il; opening each finger slow
ly till last, he found j was not there and
said ; "By the hockey, I've missed it !.
There's a chance Tor We sinful ragamuf-
fus vet
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

THERE have been constructed within the
limits oil San Francisco nearly FIVE aud hall
miles of sewers, not including private lateral
drains OF this. 1854 feet three inches are
Of brick. and 9.439 feet nine inches OF red wood.
The average cost of the brick sewer Is $3.50
per foot, and OF the red wood So making a total
r L. - kata ,.,-.--. II sex.a-,.-s n 81 "A 81 :
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13
4 scgooLNAsrER. who had an in

4 scHooLNAsTER, who had an in-|
yeteatc habit Of talking to himself while
alone, was asked by neighbor what
motive he could have in talking to
himself. Jonathan replied that he had
two good and substantial reasons in
the first place, he liked to talk to
sensible man and in the second place,
he liked to hear a sensible man talk.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

WHEN some Of his couriers endeavor-
cd to excite Philip the Good to punish
prelate who had used him lis
know said he, " that | can revenge'
myself, bat It's a fine thing to have
vengeance in ones power, and not toI
usc IT,.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

Ma. VkRxos, of Gold Hill, FL Dorado Co.
has gathered crop OF 5000 lbs. Of tobacco
He thinks it good material.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

TRUTH.-W What is there more beau
tiful than truth, and what more potent
talsman is there existing between man
and man? "He speaks the truth at all
times and under all circumstances. ,
What greater accommodation could be
given! What number of other virtues
can garnish over this, that's often said
of a person: 1" He always speaks the
truth if it suits his own interest !" No
thing should be dearer to person than
truth, it is the foundation on which the
superstructuTe Of every other virture Is
raised. No one can be truly a Mason,
or truly Christian, unless this virtue
underlies the structure that is raised by
formalities and that serves as pass
port through the better portion of socl-
ciety. If "the truth should not be
spoken at all times" do not speak it at
all; beetter be silent, thought that 81
lence offend, than offend Deity and all
the attributes Of Christianity by speak
ing falsely. Be honest, be charitable,
be truthful.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

WHOLESALE ExrcUTIoSs.-From the Camp
Douglas Vede,te we learn the following in
regard to the doiugs of the Vigilance Commit
tee in the Bannock region, in Kidding the
country of the band Of outlaws who have so
long infested il. The committee is composed
of upwards of Thousand persons, exercising
jurisdiction over the whole range of country
thereabouts. embracing Nirguia, Bannock,
Nevada City, and the surrounding region
Below is a Inst OF the men hung and the places
where executed George Ives, at Nevada City,
Sinking Water diggings (one); at Bannock
City. (Henry Plummer. sheriff. Ned Kay, an
escaped conrict from Salt Lake Penilenriary.
Buck Stnson, John Hagner, alias Dutch John,
and Spanish Frank (ive); at Sinking Water.
Reed and Brown (wo); at Virginia City,
Jack Gallagher, George Lane. alias Clubioot
Haze, Lyons, Boon Helm aud Frank Parrish
(fve); thirteen in all.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

OxE evening" as was sittin' By
Hetty and had worked myself up to the
pint Of popping Of the question, sez l
: 'Hetty if fcller was to ask You TO
marry him, what would YOU say"
Then she laughed, and sez she, That
would depend on who asked me-" Then
sez I, "Supposc it was Ned Willis f.
Sez She "I'd tell Ned Willis, but not
you" That kinder staggered me, but
| was too cute to lose the opportunity,
and so sez l agen, Suppose it was me-"
And then YOU orter see her pout up her
lip, and sez she, . | don't take no sup
poses" Well, now, see there war no
thin for me to do but TO touch the trig
ger and let the gun 90 of. So bang it
went. Sez |, Lor, Hetty, It's me.
Won't you say yes ;" And then
here was such :. hallahalon in my head
| don't know 'xactly what tux place,
but thought | heerd yes" whisperin
somewhere out Of the skirmisl.
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

Is the masquerldes of life the creates. towards
The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

es above Dog Town. and ole
Ks tto0d fare aud accomms
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.T-Miss St. Clair in two great piece.

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From LauisxilIe.

LOUISVILLE. September Is The rebel Cap
tain Dnpos ers death is said to have occurred
thus
bis band is composed of about thirty men. aud
the rebel Captain Pratt has a similar number
One Conklin. scout Of Duposter's was recently
killed by Pratts men, whereupon Duposter' !.
gang swore they would exterminste Pratt's On
Monday last at Taylorsvilie, Duposter and Pratr
met and took drink together Subsequently
they lett town in COMPANY short distance
out Pratt fired at Dupcster. breaking his arm and
unhorsng him Pratt then fired two shots the
latter NhereOf was fatal.
band OF guerrillas entered Trenton. ny
YESTERDAY. aud punde-ed the citizens.
Guerrillas in small squads are reported al
along the line between Tennessee and Ken
lucky pluntering the people and committing al
sorts Of deptedations
The steamer Lawrence, laiened With ARM
supplies VS. e. blurred Oh her last upward trip b,
Confederate Major. and compelled to transport
his troops at Canton. Ky. across the river. whef
the gunbo,t Ne~sooy came up and drove th'
rebels from the river
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FRKxoxr MILLING AT MksosIc HALL -SPETcH
OF How Ma GoRDOy.-Lsst night. according &c
announcement Hon Jonathan W. Gordon I'd
dressed his fellow citizens on the topics OF tht
day. There was some preliminary commoton
caused. AZ the speaker remarked. by the trIckery
of those of his own party who were opposed &c
tree discussion. Even the gas had not been
lighted. according promise. and hundreds oil
people had left the door because they found e.
erything dark Thank God, We had a free press
through which his sords would reach the remot
est corners Of the State, and no thanks 10 the
powers that be.
Major Gordon's audience was large aud re
spectacle, composed of our most earnest citi
zeus aud his words were attentivey listened 70
throughout he reviewed Gov. MOrtons exec
utive career. and also Abraham Lincoln's. The
usurpauons of both these gentlemen we're dem
onsuated, and abundant reasons given Why no
citizen should hereafter cast a vote Tor either one
of them. With regard TO the right OF bearing
arms, aud with reference TO the enforcement OF
martial law against the people of State where
all process OF courts are uaobstIucted, Major
Gordon was especially lucid, and he fortified hi:
positions by authorities ndsputable and argu.
ments incontrovertible
An adler speech, sitting the corruptions OF the
State and National governments thoroughly. and
procaimng iearlessly the liberties OF the citizen
10 accordance with the Constitution and the laws
vas never before delivered Frequently the or
atOr Was interrupted with outbursts OF patriotic
applause By the free men Who heard him. We
have not room for even a condensed sketch oil
his remarks this morning. but we earnestly hope
that at length they will hereafter be given to the
public
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from Gen. Grants Army.
HEADQUARTERS ARNY PoroNAc \
September 10,


Picket and artillery firing has been kept up
very briskly since Saturday. the ire OF the rebels
not seeming TO have cooled of vet ut being sur.
prsed and losing 50 many prisoners
Some five or siI OF our men have been brou 2 ht
into the hospitals The majority Of them are
badly wounded. aud some lev OF them have
died
Yesterday a large mortar opened on the right.
and threw a number OF shells into Petersburg
with great precision
A rebel -harpshooter this evening stole across
the Appomattox. and watching his chance. .ho,
one OF our men 40 battery
lie was soon discovered. and a. he vas making
his way back across the river welldrected
shot struck the boat. tearing IL 10 pieces, and il
j. supposed. killing the occupant
De,erters report that Lee announced to his
troops on saturday that he would give the Yam.
KEGS Ia DAYS TO get away from here, but did not
say what he would do il we refused TO leave.
These men also represent matters IN bad
way over there Thes have been living on shor,
rttions and those of poor quality The hrsl
thing they ask on reaching camp is. Where are
to get rationsf We were just going TO draw
EN- when we left
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NV YoRK, September Is.
rather quiet: $40 l0@l0 % Tor extra State;
SO 90@ll IS Tor extra round hoop Ohio; ST. |
3Udl3 to- trade brands, the market closing quiet
Whisky active and frmer; Western ST. olQl
81 d how held at 81 60
Wheat 2d3c better; 81 1902 20 for Chicago
spring: 81 1912 % for Milwaukee club; 81 20
az % tor amber Milwaukee; 81 1892 80 tor
winter red Western; 81 3l@2 35 Tor amber
Michigan.
Corn dull; ST. 621aHl So for mixed Western.
Coffee very quiet about previous prices.
Sugar dull; Cuba 20@2l Molasses dull and
nompaly unchanged.
Pork firm with fair demand far parcels on the
spot, but less active for future delivery. closing
heavy at $4064l for mess; $40 62Is (d43 for
new do, closing at $40 b2la @42 IS, S3S 50@
SO 81 for prime. and S42(643 Tor prime mess.
Beet steady with maderate demand
Lard shade frmer end more active at 1914 a
245s; also $50 brls for September. at buyers OPP
ton at 243s Butter quiet but firmly held at As
Gas for Ohio, and S4S(655 for State. Cheese
quiet and steady at l9@27c.
Money market is scarcely SO stringent, but still
firm at l. Sterling quiet at 81 Oo3l@l O9l
gold
Gold little 6rmer, with more steady market,
opening at 81 %, declining to 50 2734, closing
at 81 2s1s.
Government stocks more active and little
6rmer; U S. 6's 5 20 coupons 81 l0%; do SIS
10 40 coupons SO; Sreasury 30s ST. IL; U. S. 6's
one year certificates GAL
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Indiana state and sanitary Fairs
RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.

RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.
The following arrangements have been made
with the railroads desi grated below. for carryng
passengers to and from the Twelfth Annual FAIR
Of the State Board of Agriculture. to be held at
Indiana polls. from the 81 day OF October. 1864
To the 9Th. inclusive: also for the transportation
of articles to tie above Fair the Sanitary
Bazaar.
All passengers will be charged full fare to In
dianapoiis and upon having their tickets stamped
by the Secretary of the State Board upon the
Fair grounds, they will be returned by the rail
roads free: otherwise their tickets will be void
for the return trip Tickets will be for sale at
all regular stations during the week OF the Fair
and will b. good from the Sd day of October to
the 9Th
Stock. machinery. &c will be transported To
indianapolis AT full rates. and will be returned
by the several railroads free, upon the certificate
of the Secretary Of the State Board. that the
animals or articles were on exhibition, and did
not change hands during the week of the Fair
Terre Haute and Richmond X. X.
Cincinnati and Chicago Air Line r. r
Indianapolis aud Cincinnati Il. X.
Louisville. New Albany and Chicago Il. r.
Indiana Central X
Evansville and Craw fordsville X. r.
Beefontane X X
Toledo Logansport and Burlington r. X.
Jeffersonyile X. r.
indianapolis. Peru and Chicago r r.
Michigan Central X. r.
Michigan Southern aud Northern Indiana X K
Other roads will be added from time to time
As they heard from.
W II LOOMS,
Secretary of State BOARD of Agriculture.
l24w
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Prom New York.

NV YoRk. Sept. l5.-The Commercial's
Washington special says:
The rebels are constantly Smelling Grants new
rear from City Point 10 The left wing. No dam
age is done yet
Grant has prohibited suffers and purveyors
from selling liquors In the army.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that the special income tar OF per
cent. is 10 be collected from persons in the en-
ployment of the government the same other
collections are made and not withheld from their
salaries
The Commercials Washington special dis
patch says:
The Republican has dispatch denouncing
that General Fremont IL preparing a letter OF
withdrawal, and that General Hooker denies the
report that he is in favor of Mcclellan.
Mr.. Pendleton's friends here saw he will not
write letter of acceptance. not having been
formally notified of bis nomination.
Capt. Winslow, of the Kesrssge arrived here
to-day.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-16

sE- The agricultural fair to be held in thi.
civ, commencing on the ID day OF October next
promises To be the largest and most interesting
ever held by the Board. The grounds are be-
ing fitted up with extensive bsildings. and every
necessary eonveniences that could be desired by
exhibitors
In connection with the agricultural fair the
Sanitary Commission will hold fair tor the ben
ett OF our soldiers in the field. and an immense
building is IN course of erection. called the
Sanitary Bazaar in which will be placed Ton
sale and exhibition the donations made to the
lair. These already promise TO sustain the envi-
able reputation the State has hitherto made in
providing for and taking care vi the s0ldiery
Let. then. every one who can contribute. take
his Offering TO the SANITARY Bazaar 10 help swell
the aggregate OF the States contribution To her
gallant sons.
Arrangements have been made with all the
railroads in the State To carry passengersto these
fairs at half rates, and street railroad will be
completed to carry visitors from the depo, TO the
fair grounds.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-16

SUGAR GROVE COURSE RACES. THURSDAY, SEP
TIMBER ID, ls64-Fusf Race. OF $50
best two in three. Mr. Roberts. names, b. IN
Lady Allen. Mr.. Emerson, names, T. IN.
Soap Suds"-distance Time Az
Second Race M itch for $50 mile heats bes
two in three. Owner, names, b. g, "Hoosiel
Patchen"-l. L. Roberts, names, b. IN, Lady
Allen'-2. Time 4034 43
Third Raee.-Match for $50. single dash of Z
mile. Owner, names, b. g. "HOOsier Patchen,
3 40
A slim attendance. owing to not being adver
tised. but lots of fun.
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tE-The Carter Zouave Troop. Young Female
Brass Band. aud celebrated Berger Family are
coming With regard to their performances, We
copy from contemporary az follows:
CARTER ZouAvE TRoor This is one of the
most pleasing exhibitions that has visited our
CIT, for the season. There Was large audience
last evening. aud all seemed delighted with the
performance The limitations OF birds and All.
mails was perfect The zoutve drill was perform.
ed in the mos, accurate manner by the Carter
Eonsve sisters The music. singing and dancing
we're we'll performed. and the audience expressed
their qualification by demonstrations OF applause.
The last performance of the troop will be given
this evening. and ~e have no doubt the ball will
be hllet To OVERLOOKING. TO early and secure a
seat Daily Press. Portland. Maine. MAY ). "a
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sT Don't mis-. the ,heater to night!

81 900 RKwARp.-1he above reward will be
given 10 any person who can furnish prescrip-
ton for coughs. colds. ~hooping cough. asthma.
and consumption. which il equal To DR.. Strick-
lands Mellhuous Cough Balsam This balsam
will cure the above complaints. also splitting of
blood aud night sweats. One fifty cent bottle
i. sufficient for any one to try The worst cases
of chronic cough. asthma. whooping cough aud
primary cases OF consumption are cured by DR..
Strickland's Mellihuous Cough Balsam. Ii can
be had at any druggists. IL j. different from
any other cough medicine We have known in
this country. u
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Gubernasoriai Canvass.

Hon o = Morton and Hon j. = Mcdonald
will address the people jointly a. follows:
At Lafayette. on Wednesday, the 2lst Sept.
At Coyington. on Thursday. the 22i Sept.
At Crs~ louisville on Friday. September %.
At Versailles. Ripley county. on Monday,
September 26
AT Anderson, ou Wednesday. September 20
Al Kokomo. on Thursday. September %.
Al Peru. on Friday. September 80.
Hon J T. Mcdonald will address his fellow
citizens ~ follows:
AT Cannersville. on Saturday, the 18th inst.
AT Rushyille, on Monday the 18th inst
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-16

We vant a mar for President,
Nho~e heart IL warn and true,
Add no -in eusd- the ship 81 stsi-
In safety tbreggh the Storm.
So clear de track. for ittis Mac
IL jart the man 10 do II;
He Al guard the rights u every one,
And pat the soGntry through IL
CHoErs-with a ~hsck, row de dow.
Mcclellan ~ill Be President;
gnacs, ro- De do~l
Three cheers FOR Little Mac
We want q man for President
On whom ~e can rely,
And Who ~ill { arb Foreign Powers
That them We do defy;
That We will not permit q spot
ON this SIDE Of tie o. can,
To be invaded By their troops;
Wftheets big coumOtion.
CEosUs-with a vhack, &c.
We want . man for President
Who can never be led
To crush the liberties for which
Our noble fathers bled,
Why viii proieeI Us, and respect
The rights Of everybody.
And not be led By niggrr-heads.
Contractors, and By shoddy.
CsoEUs-with . whaek. &c.
The man ve want for President
L. gallant Little Mac
he will restore the Union soon,
And brink the rebels back:
His heart is true, vel put him through,
Ia spite Of every creaker,
And send him TO the whste House, ia
The place VI Abe the Joker
CHoErs-With a whack, &c.
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eB-Two great stars at the the~terl

Secretary of State BOARD of Agricul
l2-4w.
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nsjorit, to nearly IL. GOO. or about the sane a,
last year.
The total vote Of the State Gill be nearly 10.
600 less this year than last.
Returns from 10 representative districts show
the election Of l02 Uaion and IL Democratic
Representatives TO the Legislature.
The Senate IS unanimously Union, and every
county in the State has been carried by the I nioD
party.