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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
A Problem.

Perhaps some our mathematical read
ers may like to figure out the following,
which was one of the Prize Problems oi
the Yale Freshmen Class the last term
A numb er of men furnished with capi
tai in proportion to their ages, which are
in arithmetical progression, engage in
trade together. The first year their gains
are seventy dollars less than seven time:
the interest on the capital of the third
partner, computed at the usual rate
which was such that twice the capital o.
the senior p artner would produce an an
nual income two hundred dollarsles than
the pr ofits of business which fell to the
two oldest partners. The company gain
in the second year two hundred and
eighty dollars more than they had gained
in the first; and reduction of one hay-
ing been made in the rate per cent. for
the interest of money, it appeared that
the capital upon which the interest would
be equal to their profits for the year, was
eight thousand dollars more than would
have been necessary to answer that con-
dition the preceding year. Now one OF
the partners withdrawing from the COM
pany, leaves mis- share of the profits for
the second year to the others, who find
that their average gain for this year is
then sixty dollars more than the share
which the eldest partner received of what
was gained the previous year; whereas it
would have been one hundred dollars
less than his share if the company had
gained two hundred dollars more in the
first year than they gained in the second.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
New Orleans Cor. Boston JOurnaLi
Sad Fate Ofa Cotton SpecuIatOr

No sympathy is felt here for cotton
speculators, and when one of them IS
heeced, it seems to be matter of rejoic-
ing by both parties-Federals as well as
rebs. A good story is going the rounds
in regard to a citizen Of this city-one of
those neutral individuals who are on the
fenceS ready to jump on. either side as
policy dictates to be for their interest.-
He left New Orleans about two months
since, bound for the Confederate lines,
with the intention of investing what
money he had in cotton. Thefriend who
related the incident to me said that just
before starting he met him in the street.
and after exchanging the usual common
place remarks, inquired: -i@l
''What are you up to now, Brown?"
ooh, I've just made good thing; been
into the Confederacy and brought out
thirty bales of cotton. Bound up again
tomorrow, and if nothing happens III
bring back four times that quantity"
'Be careful Brown, or you'll get COB
bled up. They'll have you in the rebel
army"
'0h, no fear of that. They all know
me to be good Confederate. Besides,
I've got British papers" Leg
A month later the friends met. Brown
looking decidedly downcast and seedy.-
Wallace accosted him with:
Well, Brown, how about that cottonf
Don't talk TO me about cotton. Lost
everything"
"How's thatl "a i71nl1E
''Well, you see, 1 got mp TO Bayou Sara
the same night the rebels made their raid
into the place. / had plenty of time to
escape, same as good many others did,
but I thought / was all right, and 50 with
a friend sat down TO a game Of poker.
just to show that We didn't feel at all
alarmed Presently in came some rebs
and began to search us. On my partner
they found lot of Confederate money,
and they wanted to know what right he
had in the Federal lines with Confederate
money? So they just took it. Of course
was convinced now that I was all right
my money was all greenbacks. "Whst
are you doing in the Confederacy with
Federal money! they asked. so they
took mine too"
That was rough. Is that all they done
to you?" eil1-o--
'.AllI No. sir, they stripped me of eve
rything, and one big fellow gave me such
a kick as to take me off my feet, with the
remark that if they ever caught me in
the ConfedeFaey again with 50 little mon
ey, they'd hang me. ..rs.F
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
The significance of Marriage.

Life or death, felicity ora lasting seF-
row, are in the power of marriage. A wo-
man, indeed, ventures most, for she hath
no sanctuary to retire to from an evil
husband; she must dwell upon her sor-
row, and hatch the eggs which her own
folly or infehcity hath produced. And
though the man can run for many hours
of his sadness, yet he must return to il
again; and when he sits among his neigh.
bors he remembers the detection that lies
in his bosom, and he sighs deeply. The
boys, and the peddlers, and the fruiterers
shall tell of this man, when he is carried
to his grave, that he lived and died a poor
wretched person.
Men and women change their liberty
for rich fortune, and show themselves
to be less than money, by oyervaluing
that to all the content and wise felicity
of their lives; and when they have count
ed the money and their sorrows together,
how willingly would they buy with the
loss of all that money, modesty, or sweet
nature to their relative! the odd thous-
and pounds would gladly be allowed in
good-nature and fair manners. As very q
fool is he that chooses for beauty princi-
pally; ca sHnt sTIldiH oc1i et stsZta me1s, las
one said, J whose eyes are witty, and their
souls sensual; il is an ill-band Of affections
to tie two hearts together by little
thread of red and white.
Man and wife are equally concerned TO
avoid sll offenses of each other in the be-
ginning of their conversation; every little
thing can blast an infant blossom; and
the breath of the South can shake the
little ring. Of the vine, when first they
begin to curl, like the locks Of new
weaned boy; but when, by age and con-
solidation, they stiffen into the hardness
OF stem, and have by the warm embrac-
es of the sun and the kisses of heaven
brought forth their clusters, they can en-
dure the storms Of the North and the
loud noises of a tempest. and yet never
be broken; so are the early unions of On
unfxed marriage; watchful and observant
jealous and busy, inquisitive and careful
and apt to take alarm at every unkinG
word. For infirmities do not manifesi
themselves in the first scenes, but in the
succession of long society; and it is no
chance or weakness when it appears q
first, but it is want of love or prudence
or it will be so expounded-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
with all Thy Might

Look at that boy He is a stout, strong
fellow. and one of the sharpest in our
workshop. But he viii not serve our pur-
pose he must be dismissed"
'WhyS' l inquired.
Because he does not work with all his
might. Just watch the drowsy indifTer-
ent way in which he handles his tools
He is thinking about something else all
the time.
This was said to me, the other day, by
one of the proprietors of an extensive
manufactory for machinery, rs he con-
Quoted me through a part of his enor-
nous works.
"You must require great strength of
muscle in your workmen." | remarked.
'Noi not so much strength of muscle
as strength of purpose. 1t is not men OF
might that we want, but men who use
their might-men who work with zeal
and energy at whatever they set them
selvesto do. 1t is not strong Simpsons
and the big 'Goliahs' that do the most
good; but lads, like David, earnest, active,
and strong Of purpose; doing that thing
we'll"
Alas thought as | left the scene OF
intelligent labor, how many dwarf them
selves down into forlorn and disappoint-
ment, through no other fault than this
with all thy mightp 1t is Gods own
commandment, as well as mans. 1t IS
the law of worldly success. No man eY-
er achieved anything permanently great
and useful without carrying out this great
and useful principle. Our work may be
head-work or it may be hand-work We
may be the strongest among the weak
No matter, the rule of duty is the same
for all. Work with all your might All
famous men whose words and deeds have
craven a name which fathers teach their
sons to spell-alI these-eyery man OF
them-worked according TO the wise pre-
cept, .sWhatever thy hand findeth to do
do it with thy might"
We cannot all be reckoned among the
great and famous, but We may all be reck-
oned among the useful and the earnest
However moderate our natural powers,
narrow our opportunities for action, life's
motto should be the same =
,sAll thy might" Work with all thy
might. Love and serve God with all
thy' heart, with all thy soul, and with all
thy might.n-JaeiM Missionary Herald.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
sickness NOT CauseIess.

There never can be disease without 9
cause; and almost always the cause is in
the person who is i'll he has either done
something which he ought not to have
done, or he has omitted something which
he should have attended to.
Another important item is. that sick
ness does not, as general thing, come on
suddenly; as seldom does it thus come,
as house becomes enveloped in flames,
on the instant of the first breaking out.
There is generally a spark, tiny fame,
a triHing blaze. 1t is so with disease and
promptitude is always an important ele-
ment of safety and deliverance. a little
child wakes up in the night with a dis
turbing cough, but which, after while
passes off and the parent feels relieved
the second night the cough is more deci-
ded; the third it is Group, and in few
hours more the darling is dead
Had that child been kept warm in bed
the whole of the day after the first cough
ing was noticed, and fed lightly, and got
abundant warm sleep, it would have hsd
no cough the second night, and the day
after would have been we'll
An incalculsble amount of human suf-
every year. if two things were done uni
formly. First, when any uncomfortable
feeling is noticed, begin at once, trace the
cause of it and aviod that cause ever af-
ter. Second, use means at once to remove
the symptom; and among these, the best
are those which are most universally
available and applicable, as rest, warmth,
abstinence. clean person. and pure
air. When animals are ill, they follow
natures instinct, and lie down to rest
Many q valuable life has been lost by the
unwise efforts Of the patient to keep
up" when the most fitting place was a
warm bed and quiet apartment.
Some persons attempt to "harden their
constitutions" by exposing themselves
TO the causes which induced their suffer
ings, as if they could by so doing, get &C
customed to the exposure, and ever here
after endure it with impunity. A good
constitution, like good garment, lasts
the longer by its being taken care Of
II finger has been burned by putting it
in the fire and is cured ever so well, it
viii be burned again as often as it is put
in the fire; such result is inevitable
There is no such thing as hardening ones
self against the causes of disease. What
gives a man cold to-day, will give him q
cold tomorrow, and the next day, and
the next. What lies in the stomach like
a heavy weight to-day, will do the same
tomorrow; not in a less degree, but a
greater; and as we get older. or get more
under the influence of disease, lesser
causes have greater i'll effects; so that the
older we get, the greater need is there
for increased efforts to avoid hardships
and exposures, and 10 be more prompt in
rectifying any symptoms" by rest,
warmth, and abstinence.-HalPs Journal
Of Hedlth.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
The original Copperhead.
From Benedict Arnold's Proclamation to the Cit
iSens and Soldiers of the United States. issuseC

From Benedict Arnold's Proclamation TO the Cit
izens and Soldiers of the United States, issused
Oct. 20, 17S0.l
You are promised liberty by the leaders
of your affairs, but is there an individual
in the enjoyment of it, saving your op-
pressors? Who among you dare speak or
write what he thinks against the tyranny
which has robbed you of your property,
imprisons your sons, drags you to the field
of battle, and is daily deluging your
country with your blood
Your country once was happy, and had
the profered peace been embraced, the
last two years of misery had been spent
in peace and plenty, and repairing
the desolation of quarrel that
would have set the interests of Great
Britain and America in true light, and
cemented their friendship.
wish to lead a chosen band of Amer
leans to the attainment of peace, liberty
and safety, the first objects in taking the
field. -..
What is America but land of widows,
orphans and beggers-but what need OF
arguments to such as feel infinitely more
misery than tongue can express? ] give
my promise of most affeetionate welcome
to all who are disposed to Join me in
measures necessary to close the scene OF
our atfiiction, which must be increased
until we are content with the liberality
OF the parent country, who still offers US
protection and perpetual exemption from
all taxes but such as we shall think fit to
impose upon ourselves.
BENEDICT ARNOLD.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
The soldiers, voting Law.

Syllabus of the decision Of the Supreme
Court of the State of Ohioin what Is call
ed the Wayne County case, involving the
constitutionality of the law allowing SOL
diers to vote. The Court decided:
L. The finding and judgment OF
Court OF Common Pleas, made in. q con-
tested election brought before it by an
| appeal under the statute, are subject TO
review in the District Court, by petition
| in error.
2. The act of April 13, 1868, ''to enable
qualified voters of this State, in the mill
tary service of their State, or of the United
States, to exercise the right of suffrage" I"
was intended to enable qualified voters Of
the State, in the military service, to vote
in accordance with its pr DIVISIONS as well
without as within the territorial limits Of
this State. 20 ~
8. Said act is not clearly in conflict
with any of the provisions of the Consti-
tuition of this State, and is therefore to be
regarded a constitutional and valid en-
actment. e
S. Under the provisions of theseventh
section OF said act, the poll-book Of COM
pany, which designates the letter of the
company and the number of regiment, is
-N.ohe ~ sUD5tauCC, aAluOGSu buO paA~
ticular arm of the service of which it may
form part be not expressly designated,
nor the fact that it is an Ohio company
and regiment; such fact being presumed
where nothing appears to the contrary.
Finding and Judgment Of the Court of
Common Pleas reversed; and this Court.
proceeding to adjudge as the Court Of
Common Pleas ought 10 have done, find
the law and facts of the case to be with
the said contestees, and sdjudge accord
iugly. The Columbus Statesman says:
Chief justice Brinkerhoff announced IS
the decision OF the Court that the law was
constitutional, and therefore in full force
and effect, and that the elections held
under it were valid. The decision of
Judge Sample in the Wayne County Com
mon Pleas was reversed, and the Repub-
ican candidates for the several Offices
contested declared duly elected.
Justice BrinkerhoH also stated that
Judge Ranney, who was absent, dissented
fiom the decision of the Court. The dis
senting opinion will doubtless be publish
ed in due time. Ej a
The Journal says Judge Ranney merely
his dissent, but delivered no
opinion.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
\ Molf in sheep,s Clothing.

On Saturday morning last frlend
placed Us in possession Of facts, dates and
names, constituting altogether one of the
most startling and painful cases Of scan
dal in high life that we have heard for
wears. A desire 10 add nothing to the
lacersted feelings of highly respected
family circle, unmixed, however, with any
inclination to screen a reverend scoundrel
from public seorn or legal punishment,
determined us in our course, and we dis
missed the matter for the time being with
the following:
"ON D1r.@-That Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
pastor of the First Unitarian Church, has
received q call from distant congrega-
ton, and that he has accepted it.
A. morning paper, at once perceiEing .
half-concealed mystery, set its reporters
at work, and its issue of this morning
gives mere outline of the case, consider
ately withholding all names except that
! of the reverend villain, who should be
posted by every newspaper in the land.
Rev. Charles B. Thomas has presided
| over the First Unitarian Church, corner
of Wabash Avenue and Peck Court, for
about three years.. En- Passa1t, We may
remark, that this is one of the richest and
most influential church societies in Chi
cago, numbering among its congregation
and active members many of our better
known and most respected citizens.
Thomas was formerly from Chelsea,
Massachusetts,, and subsequently from
New Orleans. Of 0fhisantecedentsw We know
nothing more. Among the members OF
his flock was the daughter of wealthy
and prominent citizen, whose attractive
nersonal charms fred his admiration and
excited his lust. She married and left
for distant city, and thither, a week or
two ago, the reverend Lothario followed
her. Taking advantage Of an opportuni-
ty afforded by trihing domestic disagree
meet between husband and wife, Thomas.
under cover of his cloth and aided by all
the deviiish arts and eloquence Of mas
ter mind, succeeded in accomplishing the
ruin of one who con6ded too implicitly in
his seeming sanctity. .ss--esss
1t was a momentary weakness from
which the wretched and deluded woman
soon reused herself, and with true hero
ism and high moral courage, she confess
ed all to her husband. The latter tele-
graphed his father-in-lav 10 come after
his daughter. The father complied and
arrived home with his heart broken child
one day last week. =is Ls5c
Upon arriving in the city the father DIS
matched message to Thomas telling him
to leave the city instantly. and stating, We
are informed. that he should shoot him if
he ever met him. BY midnight succeed
ing, last Friday, the cowsrdly sed1cer had
decamped, bag and baggage, Tor parts un-
known.-ChieGgs JOURNAL.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
HER GRAVE.


Why dOst thou sit so still. deep night
With thy all eager cary
Dost long to hear dirge, sad night!
And hast not any tearI
Why dost thou fold her up. dark clay!
And clasp her, as in love?
Why dost thou shade her hesd. cold stone
With thy broad-winged dove!
Why do yon sing her songs. old trees!
Through all the lonesome hours
Why dost thou bathe her grave. soft dew!
With silver cleaning shOweTsE
Has got feel of life, long grass.
That ereepest all around
Thou seemest anxious to hide on
The dull earth of the mound
Wouldst have the spot look fair, pale shrub.
That spreadest out in bloomg
Dost know a flower is dead, fond shrub
And gardenest for her tomb?
Ahi WoUldst thou mock my state. round star
That peepest aneatk a eloud7
Or is't 10 share grief. kind star
Thou Eearest that dismal sh.Ssd
WHY blowest thou now 50 soon, rude bresEe
IRON out the morning skyt
Or is't to dry my cheeks, good breeze
Thou slidest so briskiy by?
Why eomest thou up so bright, great SUM-
And warmest all the placer
Art promising grand things, deaS SUI!
With thy elesr-eloving fscef
-Rouseksa Hords
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
From the Evening Post.
OUR FLAG.
By 7. W. PARSONS.

Liberia pa e.rcando. che c si cara %
Still proudest symbol on the seas.
Young banner Of my native land!
The time il near when every breeze
By which the starry folds are famed
Shall bring the name Of Freedom clear,
More clear than ever heard before,
To each expecting bondman's ear,
IN every tyrant-tr0dden shore.
Beyond the Ere Of Hecla thou
Shalt burn with no uncertain CLEAN.
And crowds Of worshippers shall bow
To thee by many an orient stream.
Dull Egypt, startled in her fen,
Shall hear thee futtering in the Nile,
And fearless tribes Of painted men
Salute thee from their savage Isle
Wherever other flags may dare
To carry new distress and wrong.
Thy radiant heraldry shall bear
A token earth has looked for long.
The hues Of heavens prophetic bow
Less beauteous then shell seem than thins
Nor more of peace and hope bestoH
Than thy serene. fulfilling sign
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-04-27
Reminiscence of the Late Mr
Rives:

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Commercial writes:
Mr.. RiVes wss a worshiper of General
jackson. with whom he was on the most
intimate terms, az publisher Of the Globe,
then edited by Mr. Blair. and the &C.
knowledged organ" of old Hickory
No man was better acquainted with the
eventful administration of General Jack
son, than Mr.. Rives was, and have sat
in his Office, hour after hour, listening to
his "reminiscences. Among these were
the attempts made at different times. by
Mr.. Van Buren, Attorney General B. F.
Butler, and others, to tone down and
modify Jackson's messages and proclama-
tions. On one occssion-it was in the
message of December 8, 1885 on the
French acknowledgement jackson had
written:
"The honor of my country shall never
be stained by an apology from me, for the
statement of truth and the performance
of duty: nor can give any explanation
of my official acts, except such as is due
to integrity and justice, and consistent
with the principle on which our institu-
tions have been framed"
81 was waiting for the Globes copy of
the message" said Mr.. Rives Chatting
with the General, who was smoking his
pipe, when Major Donelson, his Private
Secretary, came in, and read the page or
more of manuscript which the Cabinet
had substituted for this sentence.
ut was late on Sunday night, and Con-
gress was to meet the next morning.
When Major Donelson had read the sub
stituted sentence, the General said: "Now
read it again" 1t was read a second
time, and he then rose, paced the floor,
stopped, and said: Strike all that out,
sir, and put back what wrote. That's
what meant, and, by Cd, that's what
my message shall say The alterations
were made, and have the original copy
to show that this was so. The words
Mr.. Rives went on to remark,
''Were milk and water, but those retained
had the bark on