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The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

TINE is the most undesirable yet paradoxical
of things the past is gone, and the future is
not come, and the present becomes the past
even while we attempt 10 define it; and. ike
the flash Of lightning, at once exists and expires.
Time is the measure Of all things, but is iu
itself unmeasurable; and the grand discloser
of all things, but it is itself undisclosed Like
space, it is iucomprehensible, because it has 30
limits: and it would be still more SO if it had.
1t is more obscure in its source than the Nile
and in It's termination than the Niger; and
advances like the slowest tide, but retreats like
the swiitest current 1t gives wings of light
ming to pleasure but feet Of lead TO pain, lends
expectation curb, but enjoyment spur. 1t
robs beauty Of her charms, to bestOw them on
her picture, and builds monument to merit,
but denies it of house. 1t is the transient
and deceitful fatlerer Of ialsehood, but the
tried and final friend Of truth Wisdom walks
before it, opportunity with it, and repentance
behind il he that hath made il bis friend will
have little to fear from his enemies; but be
hat hath made it bis enemy will have little 10
hope from his friends.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

A Russian PRISCgss.-Among the legends
of Alabama is one of the year l12l. In that
year, there came party Of German colonists
to Mobile, among whom was a young woman
of great personal beauty and accomplishments,
and great apparent wealth to back them. She
was known and recognized as the Aachduchess
Nevsky, the repudiated wife of the only son OF
Peter the Great, Alexis Peter. She was sup
posed to have been cruelty treated by her hus
baud, and to have fed from him, while he pro-
fessed that she was dead After some years in
the colony of Mobile, there came a Chevalier
D'Aubaut, well known French courtier of
the time, who was wandering in those far-of
lands for the good of France or himself He
saw and recognized the Archduchess, and after
some time offered her marriage, which was
accepted. They still resided many mouths 10
the colony after which the Cheyalier carried his
bride to Paris, aud introduced her into society
with wonderful eclat. The story was good for
some years, but finally an expose came, aud the
Arcbduchess was found TO be girl who had
teen about the person Of the real Archduchess
and robbed her OF jewels aud money to large
amount. with which she had sought the then
almost inaccessible colony OF Mobile.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

4 CoUNTRY OF CLMBEEs.-ln South Amer
lea everything climbs. The trees climb. and
50 become parasites, when elsewhere they are
independent and self supporting and not only
one special kind Of tree, but all kinds, even to
certain palm surely the last to be thought
capable Of parasitic fleXibility y which We call
the Desmoncus, but the natives, the Jacitara,
aud which is a great nuisance iD the forests,
because of the strong recurved spines at the
tips of the leaves, that catch off the hats and
tear the clothes of the unfortunate traveller not
mindful of his steps. The monkeys climb :;
there are no groundliugs as in the balloons and
ourang outangs of the Old World, but all are
arboreal, with long tails TO help them at a
pinch, flexible at the tips and sometimes naked
and sensitive, like fifth hand the gallinaceous
birds. answering TO our cocks ard hens and
partridges and pheasants, climb more than they
fly. and perch only on the highest parts of the
trees a creature allied to the bear family q
genus of "Plantigrade Carnivora," has q
swinging length of flexible tail IKE the monkeys,
and climbs as well as any of them and the
very ground beetles of other countries have
here changed their natures, and live exclusively
up tree" like the rest. In fact, the law
seems to be that everything shall climb, what
ever its nature or habit.-Dlekens' Ill the
Year Round.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

Kissing "HUMAS NATUR.'-When q wild
spark attempts TO steal kiss from Nan
tucket girl, she says-"Come, sheer OF, or III
split your mausail with a iyphoon."
Boston girls hold still till they are well kis-
sed, when they flare up all at once. and say
Il think you ought to be ashamed.
When young chap steals kiss from an
Albany girl, she says-"i reckon its my turn
now,' and gives him box on The ear that he
don't forget for a month.
When clever fellow steals kiss from
Louisiana girl, she smiles, bushes deeply, and
says-nothing.
In Pennsylvania, when female il saluted
with buss, she puts on her bonnet and shawl
and answereth-~l am astonshed a, thy assu-
rance, Jedediah, and for this indgni;y, viii
sew thee up
The Western ladies, however, are so fond Of
kissing. that when saluted on one cheek, they
iusi antly present the other also.
The Sag Harbor girls tussels and scratches
till out OF breath, when she submits to her fate
with the most exemplary fortiude and resig
nation, without murmur
When young man steals a kiss from n
Lowell girl, she bushes like full blown rose,
and says smartiy-"Y eou darsn't du that twice
more"
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

A Few WoRDs on BIRDS AND INSECTS
The cawing rook is the smallest Of the crow
tribe lie is a true insect destroyer. The
cornix, or real crow, will kill young lambs or
pigs by pecking out their eyes A buzzard
will destroy 6.000 mice, annually. The owl is
worth q dozen cats in the field, barn or granary.
Blackblrds, thrushes, robins, starings and larks
are worm eating birds The goldfnch eats
thistle seeds A swallow will deyour 900 in
sects in a day. The miner bird, a worm eater,
has been introduced from India to Australia
The bird called the laughing jackass is the best
native mouser and snake killer in Australia
How fond the Englishman is Of the robin,
which is bis social winter companion, with
which he feeds crumbs Of bread, and which the
barbarous Button recommended as o bonnie
boucie, when eaten with bread crumbs. The
cockroach deposits 100 eggs at one time, and
the wheat fly l30 eggs; and the aphis is still
more prolifc.-Nelc-eaiand paper.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24
Bodily Carriage.

lostead Of giving all sort Of rules about
turaiag out the toes. and Strengthening up the
body. and holding the shoulders back. sll Of
which are impraetica6le TO many, because soon
forgotten. or productive Of a feeling Of awk-
wardneSs and discomfort which procures a
willing omission. all that is necessary to secure
the object is 10 hold up the head and move on.
letting the beard and shoulders take care Of
themselves. Walk with the chin but slightly
above the horizontal liue. or with your eve d.
recied TO things little higher than yonr own
head. In this way you walk properly. pleas
ursbly. and without any feeling Of restraint or
awkWardness. lfany ore of you wish TO be
aided in securing this habiiaal carriage Of bo-
dy. aceustom yourself 10 carry your hands be-
hind you, one hand grasping the opposite
wrist.
EngliShmeu are admired the world over Tor
their full chests. broad shoulders. sturdy frames
and manly bearing. This position Of body is
fayoriie with ihem-iu the simple promenade
in the garden or gallery, in attending ladies
along a crowded street, il standing on the
street or in public worship. Many persons
spend large portion OF their waking existence
~ the sitting position. 4 single rule. well
attended to in this connection. would be Of 10.
calculable value to multltudcs. Use chairs
with the old fashioned straight backs little
incliuing backwards, ard sit with tie lower
portion Of the body close against the back OF
the chair at the seat. Any oae who tries it
will observe in moment grateful suppoE, TO
the whole spine, and we see the reason why
children should not be taught from the begin
ming to write and sew and knit in a position
requiring the lower portion Of the. body and
shoulders 10 touch the back OF the chair at the
same time. \ very common position in sitting
especially among men, is with the shoulders
agaius, the chair back, with Z span OF several
inches between the chair back and the lower
portion Of The spine, giving the body the posi-.
tion Of the half hoop; it is the Instantaneous.
instructive and almost universal position assu-
med by any cousumptiye on sitting downuuless
counteTacled by an effort OF the will; hence
parents should regard such position in their
children with apprehension, and should reotiiy
it al once. So says the Rural New Yorker.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

BULwER says that poverty is only an idea in
nine cases out Of ten. Some men With ten
thousand dollars a year suffer more for want
of means than others with three huud,ed. The
reason is the richer man has artificial wants.
His income is ten thousand, aud be suffers
enough from being dunned for uupaid debts
to kill a sensitive man. A man who earns ;wO
dollars per day and does not run in debt Is the
hapRier of the two. Very few people who
have never been rich will believe this, but it is
true as Gods word There are people. Of
course. who are wealthy and who enjoy their
wealth; but there are thousands upon iAous.
anis who never know a moments peace, be.
cause they live above their means. There is
really more happiness among working people
than among those that are called rich.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

ALFlERI, often before be wrote. prepared bis
mind by listening TO music almost all my
tragedies were sketched in my mind. either in
the act of hearing music or few hours after, a
Circumstance which has been r. corded OF many
others. Lord Bacon had music played in q
room adjoining his study. Milton listened to
his organ for his solemn inspiration aud music
was ever necessary to Warburton. The sym
phonies which awoke in the poet sublime
emotions might have composed the inventive
mind of the great critic in the grand visions of
his theoretical mysteries. 4 celebrated French
preacher of MassilIou was once found playing
on the violin, 10 screw bis mind up TO the pitch
preparatory to his sermon, which, within a
short interval, be was to preach before the
court. Curran's fayorite mode of meditation
was with his violin in his hand; for hours TO
gether would he forget himself. running volun-
taries over the strings, while bis Imagination,
collecting its tones, was opening all lis faculties
for the coming emergency at the bar.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

UNDER WAY.-The State Government Of
Nevada was fully inaugurated on Monday.
Dec 18th and the machinery is now all work
ing. In his inaugural address, Governor
Blasdel says:
l congratulate my felow,citizens on the
result of the late Presidential election, con-
graduate them that nation has, through the
ballot box, proclaimed its adherence in favor
of one country, and the undisputed supremacy
Of the old flag. | congratulate them upon the
general success which has attended the arms Of
the Republic in defense OF Union and Liberty.
one and inseparable" May the God Of battles
continue to smile on the efforts Of the friends
of freedom, aud speed the hour when the bless.
ings Of peace shall again pervade an undivided
and coutented people.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS

A MUSICAL PRoDIGY.-There is a man now
in this region, entirely blind, graduate of the
Ohio Institute for The Blind, who has very
remarkable musical powers. Some Of our best
musicians have been amazed at his compass OF
voice and musical attachments. His bass Dotes
are lower, we are told, than those of any other
man in the world, while be can sing with perfect
ease the highest tenor notes. lie plays the
cornet beautifully with one had, and accompa-
nies it with the other on the piano or melodeoD.
Some gentlemen iu this city have heard him.
and state that be has musical powers such as
have been rarely, if ever, gwen to man. He is
a man of culture aud education, well informed
in politics ard history Of the country, and has
an u0blemished moral character. We hope be
may be seen and heard in this region.-BostOn
lourp pcl.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

COLONEL BERDAYs new rife was tried near
Utica. recently. The distance was twelve
hundred yards target six feet 10 diameter, Or
regulation size Colonel Berdan accomplished
what is ascertaued to be the best shooting on
record. Soon after the trial commenced, he
bit the bulls eye" four times IN succession A.;
then missed it By tride the eth, and bit it
again the sixth.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

A VETERAN.-Among the celebrities in
New Orleans is a man who has served in the
United States army nearly ffty-seyen years.
He is now serving out his twelfth enlistment I;
was drummer-boy in the English service and
was taken prisoner by our forces in the war Of
1872, and is low drum major Of the hrs' United
States Infantry lie is still one Of the NOS;
prompt and active soldiers Of his command,
and his coat sleeves are almost covered with
veteran stripes.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

The LATE STATE EzEcTIoS.-We publish
the following certified statement Of tie official
vote of the State by the Secretary of State, in
order to set at rest all discussion as to what
the official vote was
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT OF STATE,
Sacramento, Dec l6, 1864.
I,B. g. Redding, Secretary of State of the
State Of California do hereby certify that the
following is a true, full and correct statement
of the official vote polled in this State on the
8th day of November, A. d. 1864, and
certified By me to the Governor on the 5th day
Of December, 4. D. 1864.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

SEVERAL of the first artists in Paris have
been busily employed IL scuipturing q collection
of beasts, destined to be placed IL the gardens
of the Harem at Constautnople. twenty-five
animals are already completed
porcupines, tigers and serpeDis. so ,ikelike one
scarcely feels safe il ;he!r neshborbood
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

DABL1As are ike the most beautiful women
without intellectually strike you with
astonishment by their exterior splendor, bot
are miserably destitute Of those properties
which distinguish and render agreeable less
imposing flowers. Had nature given he fra
GRANGE Of the rose or the lily to the dahlia, it
would have been the most magnificent gem Of
the garden; but, wanting scent, it Is like
fine woman without mind
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

The Brussels carpets of England are woven
on looms invented by an American and bought
Of him. Bigelow, an American, went to Fog
land to study carpet weaving i1 the English
LOOMS but EogIaud's jealousy would not allow
him the opportunity. lie took q piece Ct
carpet and unraveled it, thread by thread, su1
then combined, calculated and invented the
machinery op which the best carpets Of Europe
and America are woven.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

SCIENCE REQUIRED IL MIyIYG.-Professor
Silhman, who has thoroughly examined the
mines of Washoe, and the various processes OF
extracting the precious metals from the ores,
saws be thinks the yield of even the richest Of
the mines might easily be doubled by the
application of more scientific knowledge and
-LiU
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

4 JEALOUS husband, being absent from
home, went to clarvoyaut in London 10 know
what his wife was doing. All" cried the
clairvoysnt, Il see her; she expects some one;
the door opens: be comes she caresses him
fondly; be lays his head in her lap, and-(hus-
band mad with rage)-aud be wags his tail =
1t was the dog The husband was calmed.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

NAVIGATION or THE CoLoRADo.-A party
recently explored the Colorado river for the
purpose Of ascertaining the head OF steam nav
igation. They report the river navigable to
point seventy i've miles below the mouth Of the
Rio Virgin-or over FIVE hundred miles from
the mouth Of the Colorado. At this point il
is proposed to establish a depot for the salt
axe trade
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

ONE OF LAMBS BgST.-Lamb once convulsed
company with an anecdote of Coleridge.
which, without doubt be hatched in his hoax
loving brain. Il was" he said. going from
my house at Eufeld to the East India House,
one morning, when met Coleridge on bis way
to pay me visit. He WAS brimful of some
new idea, and in spite of my assuring him that
time was precious. he drew me within the gate
Of an unoccupicd garden by the roadside. and
there, sheltered from observation by a hedge
of evergreens be took me by the button of my
coat, and, closing his eyes, commenced an elo
quent discourse. waving his right hand gently
as the musical words flowed 10 al unbroken
stream from his lips. listened entranced :;
but the striking clock recalled ne 10 4 sense OF
duty. | saw it was Of no use to attempt to
break away ; so, taking advantage OF his alb
sorp,ion in his subject and, with my peuknife,
quietly severlug my button from my coat |
decamped. Five hours afterwards in passing
the same garden, on ny way home, l heard
Coleridge's voice and, on looking in. there be
was with closed eyes the button in his fingers,
and the right hand gracefully waving. just as
when left him. He had never missed me-"
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

IL the reign OF James |. when person was
invited out TO dinner be took bis own knife
with him, and. on entering the house of his
host, found whetstone behind the door, OF
which 10 sharpen IT.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

THERE has been slight mistake committed
here" said the surgeon-"of DO great moment,
though. 1t was the sound leg OF Mr.. Higgins
which was cut of We can easily cure the
other; CONES to The 5ame thing
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24
How g Hero Died.

The correspondent Of the Boston Journal
relates the circumstances connected with lie
death of Colonel Lowell, at Cedar Creek:
The brigade Of caraIry which was raised 81
General BuioTi is called the finest one in the
army. After his death, the command was
assigned to Colonel Lowell as compliment
for bis services; and be acquitted himself 10 il
so as 10 command the admiration OF the officers
and men. General Sheridan was 50 struck
with bis efficiency that be urged the President
to make him Brigadier General, and the
commission has been issued. He hsd always
exposed himself wherever be could render any
service, leading his men, and hghliHg often ike
private soldier But in Ills can0aigu
Of thirty days his exposure bad been very
great; twelve horses had fallen under him. one
OF them struck in seven places, and his clothes
had been riddled with balls; yet be had not
been touched.
His first wound was received about one
O'Clock on the day Of the battle Of Cedar Creek,
from speut ball, which struck him 10 the
breast. The conclusion OF the lungs was -
great as to cause anxiety. General TorbeFt
urged that he should be carried from the ield;
but this be refused. Though his voice could
only be raised 10 a whisper, he .hoped to lead
~ tBC uLa4 (udi EtII ~ uC G!l- liz Hd>
carried to the rear, aud little parapet of earth
thrown up to shield him aud be lay there
mOtiouleSs for two hours having exacted q
promise that be should be told when the charge
was ordered. This came at three o'clock. tie
was then raised up and placed upon his horse
and for a time appeared to receive new life
He rode to the front, amid the cheers of the
men, and took the command which had devoved
on Lieutenant Colonel Casper Crowiushield
His clear voice was gone. but all saw by the
waving of his sword. and by his eye, what he
meant. He whispered the orders TO his officers,
and they were passed along the lines.
1t was half an hour before the bngle sounded
the grand charge. Then his strength rose with
the occasion; he threw into it his whole life
it was to him the fual charge as to many other
brave men. \ ball pierced him from shoulder
TO shoulder, and laid on shelter tent he was
carried from the field. Though parayz be
remained conscious a0d gave minute directions
about the business of his command He die
tated letters and sent loving messages 10 his
young wife, bis parents and friends, and. having
finished ALL be lay quietly as if expecting death.
No doubt be was prepared for it, for the whole
of his brief lie had been spent IN the perform
ance of his duty. Few men have combined so
many talents and accomplishments so much
learning and SO much virtue, with so strong a
love of country.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

An AFFECTING ScENE.-A correspondent
of the Bangor (Malne) Whig in letter dated
from the Provost Narshas Office at Houlton.
thus describes an affecting scene that occurred
in that oflice
We have sent forward about sixty noble
sons Of AroostoOk (tcr they have some noble
specimens 0: manhood in this region) Que OF
these men Is deserving Of more than a passing
notice. One OF the nubesi acts of this or any
draft occurred in this Office yesterday \
young man with a small fumilv and young
and devoted wife responded to the call of the
Government, was examined and accepted, and
while his papers were being prepared, a younger
brother appeared and, learning that his brother
was accepted, pressed his way into the exam
ining room. was accepted, and insisted on going
as substitute for his brother Qaite scene
ensued. The drafted man said he would 60
and offered his brother $50 per month TO stay
at home aud take care OF his family aud effects
until his return, bat the brother would not
listen 10 it, but 60 he would and the two
brothers stood in tears. each insisting upon
carrying his point. The noble boy at length
prevailed aud was duly enlisted as his bro her 5
substitute, making the third son Of the family
now in the United States service-two being
in the lst Maine cavalry, and having already
noble record in their country's history.
shall watch with interest the name of Frederick
III. Haines, of Fort Fairfield
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

NEAR OROyILLE, AT The FOOT OF MONT
~ comery Street, is in thorough repair and the
travelling public viii find il to their advantage TO
cross si this point The roads leading TO and from
it are in fine condition, and persons approaching
Orovile from the west viii find il a saving in dis
tsnce TO cross al this ferry. u. 3. WEST.
October 2stb, 1854. Iv5l
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