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produce more than enough to supply.t
wants Of the army, az it now stands, at pri-
ces not ruinous to the credit OF the govern
ment. 'Conscribe the entire white popuia-
ton within the ages Of Is and so, c0nsti.
,ute reserve corps Of the lads between Is
and IS, and the men between so and 60,
abolish all details for. transfers, orderlies.
Ambulance drivers, hospital assistants, and
fill the vacancy created with negroes and
mulattoes, (ample allowance being made
for places that could be filed by disabled
|soldiers.) and il is easy to perceive what
the consequence will be upon agricultural
production.
The sum is not finished yet. Horses
must be fed as well as men, and an army
without horses IS a nan without limbs.
With very great difficulty horses barely
sufficient to serve the purposes Of the ex-
isting army are obtained. Last spring
large impresshents Of horses were made in
this city and throughout Virginia. Il ~r.
matter of doubt whether the hack, cass
riase, dray. cart, and indeed all the horses
in the city not indispensably necessary 1.
the business OF the government, should not
be seized. The question Of horse feed WAS
ser,ous indeed. With one hand the Con.
tederate officials seized the horses of the
citizens, and with the other seized forage
of all'soris from the people in theeountry
to feed them with. Farmers ceased 10
send hay, fodder. oats and corn 10 town.
10 send was 10 insure impressment. Dur.
lng the winter Sluart's cavalry had been
scattered over all the State to procure food
and 10 recruit. The absence % Hampton'S
Legion and the worn down condition Of he
remainder Of Stuarfs horses. enabled The
cnem, 10 penetrate with impuniiy withis
the lefcnces Of the capital. Aud even
now. when the harvests have bYen gathered
but few works. the Qusrtermsster Of The
Army Of Northern Virginia can tell .
strange stsry Of the distance which their
forage has 10 traverse before u reaches
them. Yeti is proposed TO donble the ~.
my, and Of course increase the trains pre-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-01-06

ence. their persistence as black and ram.
pant treason; but, under everv aspect in
which their conduct can be viewed. the
fact stands mistaken that they are pc opls
surrendered to their ideas. If Mr.. Lincoln
were statesman. il he we're even man Of
ordinary prudence ind sagacity, he would
see the necessity Of touching the peculiar
wound OF the South with as light haad as
possible. Instead Of this he chafes and in
flames it. Net strong enough himself. though
welding the whole power Of the govern
ment, to resist the olutionar ssexaltation
and fanatic feryor Of the Abolitionists, how
can he expect private citizens OF the South
to brave an exaltation and fervor which in
thar section is all but unanimous? If he
had stood firm against the abolition current
ne would have had great majority Of the
Northern people to keep him in ceunte-
nance; but who in the South would not
scorn the man who could so degrade and
humiliate himself as to take the abolition
oaths We might ask, aud in due time we
shall ask, by what right Mr.. Lincoln as
sumes to propose such an oath. We, Of
course, know that he pretends to derive il
from the pardoning power but this within
steal deduction is filter topic fer derision
than serious argument. AS he can offer q
conditional pardon, he claims .hat he can
impose any condition he pleases.
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

Richmond, Dec. 29.-In the Senate, fhe.
bill passed to repeal the Law allowing sur
geous 10 hospitals TO giant furlosghs and
discharges.
liz the House, q communication address.
ed to Congress and signed BY large nun
Der oil The commanding officers Of The army
OF Tennessee, was presented and read. mr..
ging the prompt enactment u measures to.
avert disorders omnipotent for our destrse-
tion. which may become ipeurabls in thir-.
ty days.
In this eemnunicatisn they give their.
opinion that Il is essential to retsin during
the var the troops now in service, and Il.
place in service Immediately for the same,
time all white males between eighteen and
Fifty able to perfsrm any kind Of military
duty, and TO authorizs the President, ia.
his discretion. 70 place in service Zoe the.
Same tern eli between fifteen and eirhtesa
and City and sixty; TO prohibit Substitutes,
10 prohibit slemptioss, except for civil sf
fees; % prshibis details, except for shess
terms 10 carry % the works essential -
the arny, 70 prohibit discharges, sxespt 1,
|easss Of psrusnent disability rem sny kisA
81 duty, 70 prohibit furlssghs, excsp, ssdey
|rslss q sirsyL sRplissaos. hAssd = ~
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honor. the good name-the lefty moral
reputation--ot our government and people.
These are towers OF strength which should
not be weakened or destroyed by violations,
or even the semblance Of violation of pub
lie faith in any instance. Congress should
shun every act susceptible Of construc-
ton that. would render il morally offensive
to honest and honorable minds in this and
other lands.
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aiIlsbarnHgt Rssarhrr.
HrLLsBeRoUGH, n. g..
Wednesday, January @. Isai.

We have been isfsrs.sd BY our paper .atsf rasl
The pries hereafter win b one dollar posss t-i.s
AZ nueh % 10 paid for The last parcel Ne psrsAs.si.
snd nine Tines % pUsh a. -e psid before he gar
TAis rss j. the price o. paper, saa "a great. II sst
greater increase 10 the prss q prsrsloas and .~sSy
hing - s". has ss.psisd 10 % Pu, % ID. psirs
sfihs Rssorder 70 s,s dollars per sansn. o. q. -
for siI nsaIhs any oos shall think hi. pnss -
high. be shall have the Recorder for one Solv ysss.
IL be will psy rs In wood. ss,a, wheat o. a.s.. Or
better egg. o. petsisss or sny srdsls Of he tisd
used 10 isnil,. 81 Pfisss At which they we're I'D
Tor bsfsrs iAs var 10 VII 30 se.s. ih.relsrs Ina,
The Ave dsllan which Nc sew charge ssa BE- mech
easier Psd han he Two dsusn esad 10 fsrnsr ilss
subsesbsn 10 arrears are .srsssuy ,sss>soS 70
pay up The pres q nAssriais u Toe high 70 rss.s
y . eoaunus o esnd Tho paper ihss vhs 4 -
r.y.
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The Han. William A, Gnhan. ssnsiss s,~ef .
the Confederate Congress, has resigned b. e-si h
the General Assembly s' Senator IRON The eesniy e
Orange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

The Washington Correspondent of lead
ing New England journal, thus refers to our
distinguished fellow townsman, Hon. Wm.
Pitt Fessenden:
The chairman Of the Senate's Committee
on Finance naturally becomes the leader of
the upper house, and Mr.. Fessenden not only
occupies that position, but is one of the ablest
men in Congress. A native of New Hamp-
shire, that nursery of statesmen, Mr.. FesseH-
den graduated at Bowdoin College in 1928,
and afterward settled in Portland, Maine, and
in 1S4l he first took his seat in Congrcss-en-
tering political life as a Henry Clay Wing, he
in turn supported Taylor and. Scott, and j
have never known that he was At any time led
astray by the false lights of Democracy. Per-
sonally, Mr.. Fessenden is attractive. He is
rather above the common hight, spare, and
with graceful manners. His forehead is high,
his eye keen, and the angles around the cor
ners OF his compressed mouth show how often
and how successfully it has aided in conveying
sarcastic, pointed illusions. Slander has
never cast shadow on Mr.. Fessenden's repu-
tation, and he is the merciless enemy of cor
ruption. whether on the part of friends or of
foes. Never did the public funds have more
watchful guardian, and such Is his clearness of
argument and aptness in retort, that few Sem
ators will attempt to cloak a sham, If he de-
termines TO tear ffthe flimsy disguises, and to
unveil the fraud. OF too cold nature ever
to become successful political leader, VIM.
Z. Fessenden is nevertheless entitled to high
rank among the statesmen Of New England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07
A Poser.

LNxTRACTS from "a long rinded yarn" of SEW.
II ELL G. STRoUr tHowARp & STRouT) to SMITH
SIRArroN. New York, the same bearing date
April 18th 1862
''Our County Records show the whole matter and
therefore, that you send your claim TO some Attor-
no desire to conceal any matter connected with the
administration. II you adopt this course, it would
be convenient, perhaps TO notify your attorney to
call upon me, and will Immediately put him In com.
munication with the Probate Records, and with the
Administrative"
If it is requisite TO employ ''soxE ATTORNEY
HERE' ITO CALL UPON" Strout, so that he tStrout)
can "immediatefy put aim (this "soMg ATTORNEY
HERE "tn communication ieith the Probate Rec.
ords. and tcith the Adminstrdtrir in order to get
The DIVIDEND ion S54.54l-"Sl0.s0' out Of Strout
HOW MUCH OVER % PER CENT. THAT DIVIDEND
e2.l6, WILL BE LIKELY TO RKALIzRy
d. CHASE,
Assignee of Smith Stratton.
N.B. "T8E PROBATE RECORDS" speak iR black
aud whife. tSee report II Committee Of NISK.) The
Administrative has already spoken as follows:
This may certify that SEwKLL G. STRoUr How
ARD STRouTl was retained Counsel to adjust
the affairs pertaining to my late husband estate As
might best tend for my interest that of the heirs
ut law. He WAS NOT EMPLOYED TO BUY UP THE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE EsrATEFoR 20 PER CENT. FOR
HIS OWN BENEFIT. Had there been no assets, he
would have expected pay and been paid for all the
services which he rendered.
CATHERINE B. ROUNDS.
Portland, July II. 1853. oc2o TuTh6Stf
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dealing courtesies of society which poiteness
extends especially to SUCH For the honest
poor, not only provision for their maintain
ence according to law, but little delcacy
about placing them behind prison walls and
barred gates with the dissolute and aban-
doned. For the unfortunate, such as strive
earnestly in the battle of life, but some un-
seen arrow pierced the bright purpose Just to
be realized, we suggestto give them a helping
hand so that they may work manfully on till
by courage and perseverance they conquer in
the strife. Such an one, too, should look back
on the belated or toil-weary. Just having met
with the same accidents which hindered his
course, and reach out his heart with hand to
help.
As the exponent of government, we hope
our faithful Abraham will continue to blend
justice with victory, that the rebellious States
may be saved for few just and loyal ones
which may be found in them. This, we think.
would be genuine politeness without bow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07
COMMUNICATIONS.
school Houses.

Written for the Press.
tits gratifying to see the evidences of prog
ress la civil pursuits when the nation is alb
sorbed in military operations to preserve its
liberty. In a beautiful engraving just execu-
ted by an artist of this city, Liberty and
Equality are sustained by the Capitol while
the whole structure of self-government is rep
esented as supported by the Common School
- the foundation, and cities and communi-
ties who most zealously encourage and sus-
tain this system of education, are those most
happy and prosperous.
was pleased in an examination OF the
New School House just completed at Nor
rill's Corner to notice several improvements,
new to us and worthy OF imitation by. others
who contemplate building. The most pecul-
lar and novel feature is the method of heating.
This is not done by furnaces but stoves, so sit
uated as to warm the entries,or only the main
room, at the pleasure Of the teacher.
The beauty OF this arrangement consists, in
keeping the scholars in the entry until school
commences, and your fine school furniture
and school rooms In as good order and condi-
tion as the best rooms you have at home.
The building is Of brick thirty-fvs feet by
ifty-ive on the ground, two-storied, with eel
lar under the whole. Its plainly and thor
oughly built, with no attempt at ornament,
excepting the end near the street, which is
finished In style that does credit to the vii
lage, and the architect and workmen. Inside
it is finished with hardwood, principally chest
nut, with single desks or chairs of oak.
The house is open for visitors, and those
wha have never seen school house with
modern improvements, cannot do better than
examine it for themselves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

I INTEND to withdraw the rdrious irons Ihdrs 10.
Il the fre, and devote my whole attention to the
mysteries Of the fdtr. To this end desire Part
ner. He must be as oily q mountain of blubber,
rs supple in the back as an eel, as Bland q sum-
mers morning, and wear OIL his treacherous phix a
perpetual sniirk. His name must be Peter Funk.
propose TO constitute the Company, and will be as
pious, as diqnifed, and as poplpous old wood
chuck. cooked up on his hind legs his hole In
ciorer time. "THE CHIEF END OF NAN with FUNK
Co. will be to feather their nest, and skin all who
come in their way. In anticipation of having our
old sficks about to "hop The trig." INSTEAD OF
PAYING THEIR DEBTS, to sell, pretend to sell all
they have real estate and ALL ioithot security,
credit Of sir yedrs-that the widows, in due time,
be severaly installed "the ADMINISTRATIVE and
VIZ their legal advisers. As fast the assets come
called "Brother Funk" will trind TO tho right and
left among the creditors, with the sinosity of
snake, and with the scissors Of Delah, clip away 50
per cent of their respective claims in other words
he must lie like the derH," "PuLL THE WOOL"
over their eyes, aud get all the claims assigned to
himself for 90 per cent. DIT. CHASE.
N.B. No one need apply whose qualifications are
not up 10 the chalk and who cannot produce piece
Of composition equal to the following:
"PoRrLAND, July 2, 1861.
'MR. d. I. CHAaE-Sirs-Mr. W. I. Kilborn
"holds note for about $3.50 against ID. Libby and
'nstructs us TO commence suit against you under
Chap lib, Sec. AZ of Revised Statutes to recover
"double the amount Of the property fraudulently
conveyed to you by said L. Libby. III you desire
"to settle the matter. you can do so immediately,
without further costs, otherwise We shall institute
illegal proceedings. Yours, &C.,
"HowARD & SrHouTr
Note-Sec. 47 of ll3 Chapter OF Revised Statutes,
will constitute oae ehe chi spokes IN ths ,cheet q
FUNK & Co. does TuTha Stf
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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out from general use should
have their lmcaey established by wclltested expe-
rsncs In the hands of regularly educated ply si-
elan, whose preparatory study hts him for all the
duties he must fulfill yet the country is flooded with
best in the world which are not only useless but al
ways injurious. The unfortunate should be rARrIc-
uLAR in selecting his physician, is lamentable
tients are made miserable with ruined constitutions
by maltrcatment from inexperienced physicians in
general practice for II Is point generally conceded
agement of these complaints should eDgross the
whole time of those who would be competent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The mex
pericnced general practitioner, having neither op-
portunfy mar time to make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pusrues one system of
treatment, In most cases making indiscriminatc
use Of that antiquated and dangerous weapon Mer.
sury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07
By N. ". PATTERSON.

7 is very good thing to know ones self.
The fable proved that it was which represent
ed man carrying his own faults on his back,
while those of a neighbor he hung in front Of
him In order to look at them as often as might
be, but which often led him into namless blum
ders. Self knowledge makes the man of tai
ents man OF tactalso, possessing the two-fold
advantage Of concealing Ills errors by correct
ing them.
The man of tact succeeds in manifold ways. if
one purpose is thwarted he can readily turn
TO another, always setting his sail Nth the
wind he manages to get into port however
rough the sea. He is good pilot too for he Can
live Ia deep water, and sees the breakers just
in time to avoid them. This tact which is
PERCEPTION OF advantage, should be gained by
goodness, where it always is true politeness.
But, says the man of fortune, or the learned
blue stocking, shall never change my conrse
for the feelings or opinions Of another. Well
the last named reason is q grave challange to
right, for opinions without acknowledge are even
dangerous. But while we look not at the
things which are unseen, but at those which
do appear, we confess ourself annoyed TO say
the least by disagreeable people and think
them variety only of Coughs large family OF
peculiar people. What is that man or woman
worth with genius only for the labor of life,
without tact or a little condescention to others
conul.ions. lhey may succee9 as an arust,
OF inventor. put now you esaid an, uniessyou
turn rom ,he studio or ilorary only % ma
uheir JoDs uone. Nothiag iurtner can you eA-
pect Of them but the self-indulgence of some
spleen anu "ne.ner ~ ue III VI gaie.y or Tue
mopes, DC sure IL Is all dohe 10 please 'hem-
serves.
1nele aic 'ne con."e 0ou, ~ .lie ii.eIa
Ty woriu, Mho -naAs you 10 .he,r WORK put
seluoui uase Pay uas pccause 'ne co.'lacl
wac noe ceossu cu. II seeinuu W us IL Twas was
closeu iIoun sie pesInninS W an nope. lheIe
are ,ne envIous, conten.eu NOT win ,ne reward
OF tneir own nands, Wmcn snaii DC gwen
tnem, put cross IL olhers nave lhe reward OF
theirs winch, Dy the way, may be little
more, Ior .ne iaoorer Is worthy ol ms hire.
ne say, rejoice WIN tnose VINO 90 rejoice III
condition IN Wnieh nature makes amends ior
fortune py the bounty of her beneiacticns.
Lxcehence cometn ol LABOR, ana tne lazy man
or woman we pity, out we cannot love.
wnat snaii tne strong 90 ior the weak: Ihis
Is to-day tne questioh winch wisdom makes
our Government 10 answer 10 the rebels who
nave shrugged 10 Destroy II, Miih this qnes-
ton our hepuoiic mas Deen shaking, Ihe I'm
periai sceptre OF oia Rome was miider 10 the
weak than Democratic slavery. But wisdom
has not lett himself without witness, nor us
without testimony that our saivatloh draws
eth nigh.
When we ruoagalnstt the rougn side OF things,
our readers must pardon us Tor catching their
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

HTThe New York Times says, citizens of
the United States visiting foreign countries
are liable to serious inconvenience II unprovi-
ded with authentic proof of their national
character; and although the recent regulations
require masters and owners Of vessels leaving
this port to obtain papers from the United
States Marshal do not make it incumbent on
each passenger to provide himself with such a
permit, yet the best safeguard for a traveller
abroad is o passport from the Department Of
State, certifying the bearer to be citizen of
the United States, and entitled to all lawful
aid and protection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

eB-The New Bedford Mercury says, a let
ter from person on board one of the vessels
of the feet off Charleston, dated Dec. 10Th,
states that, on Christmas day, the flames of
buildings in that city, set on fire by one of
Gilmore's shells, were distinctly seen for sever
al hours. We gather from the letter that the
iron clads have suffered severely in the late
gales, or from the encounters with the rebel
batteries, as the writer states that upon being
reinforced by others from the North, the fleet
will undoubtedly move up to the city and de-
mand its surrender.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

aB-Our forces in Texas are making steady
progress, occupying one place after another
and meeting with no opposition. Gen. Fitz
Hnery Warren, with considerable force, had
embarked on the steamer Worrior, and cross
ing Matagorda bay, had occupied Indianola
without opposition. Some important rebe
documents were captured, and among them
was Magruder's address to the people of wes-
tern Texas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

sI-Recruit intelligence from Western
louisiana says, our army is encamped, and the
enemy is equally inactive. The health of the
Union troops is remarkable good Experience
cd surgeons who have recently made a tour of
inspection to look into the sanitary condition
of the army, say there never was body of
men in their inspection with as little sickness
among them. In division of eleven regi
ments there were but twenty sick in hospital
and twenty-three in quarters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

IPresident Lincoln's message and the
accompanying proclamation were received at
New Orleans by the Union men with unbound
ed satisfaction. Resolutions Of approval have
been passed at the meeting of the several I'm
ion associations, and free state stock has been
rising ever since.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

ST. JOHN RALwAy.-The st. Croix Her
aid says the question OF a Railway from st.
John to Calais will be strongly agitated at the
the coming Legislative session in New Bruins
wick. The Government Of that Province
yill probably favor the project, as large ma
jority of the people desire to have the St.
John Railway extended to the borders Of this
country. In Maine, the Herald says, we shall
have TO 60 to work in earnest without delay if
We would do our part Of the building of this
international highway. Now is the time for
action. 1t is for the interests OF all classes Of
the people and the different sections of the
State that every encouragement should be
given to the enterprize that guarantees the
extension Of the railway from Bangor to the
eastern frontier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

sJ- The Montreal Witness says that
French Canadian landowner to all appearance
died suddenly few days ago, and was taken
to the church for interment. AS the service
was proceeding, noises were heard coming
from the coffin, the lid was taken of, and the
man was found to be alive. On the following
day he was able to move about.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07
DIR. j. b. HUGHES
CAN DE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. Temple Street.

"HERE he can be consulted privately and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted at all
hours daily, from A. NJ. TO or. NJ
br II. addresses those who are suffering under the
affection of private disease whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of selfabuse
Devotng his entire time TO that particular branch of
the medical profession, ho feels warrantei In GUAR
ANTEHINo CURE IN ALL CAsKs, whether of long
standing or recently contracted. entirely removing
perfect and PERMANENT CURE
He would call the attention of the afflicted to the
fact of his long standing aud well reputation
furnishing sufcient assurance of his skill and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-07

CHon. Lucian Anderson, in speech be-
fore the Washington Union League said,
there was no peace he would regard as
peace until the dark spot, the black institution
of slavery, was wiped from every State. He
said Of Kentucky, when the voice Of the peo-
pie should be unbridled. then would her sons
be found side by side with those of the States
OF the North