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mercial interest, yet We have had the
principal embassies, so as to secure the
worlds markets for our cotton, tobacco
and sugar, on the best possible terms
We have had a vast majority Of the
higher officers of both army and navy,
while larger proportion of the soldiers
and sailors were drawn from the North.
Equally so of clerks, auditors and comp
trollers filling the executive department,
the records show for the last fifty years
that, of the 5000 thus employed, we
have had more than two.thrds of the
same, while we have but one-third OF
the white population of the republic
Again, look at another item 10 which we
have great and vital interest, that of
revenue, or means Of supporting govern
ment. From official documents we learn
that fraction over three. fourthS of the
revenue collected for the support Of the
government has uniformly been raised
from the North.
Pause now when you can, and con-
template carefully and candidly these
important items. Leaving out of view
for the present, the countless millions of
dollars you must expend in war with
the North, with tens of thousands of your
sons and brothers slain in battle, and Of.
fered up as sacrifices upon the altar of
your ambition-and for what? 1t is for
the overthrow Of the American govern
ment, established by our common ances-
try, cemented and built up by their
sweat and blood, and founded on the
broad principles Of right, justice and hu>
manity? And as such, l must declare
here, as / have often done before, and
which has been repeated by the greatest
and wisest of statesmen and patriots in
this ard other lands, that it is the best
and freest government, the most equal
in its rights, the most just in its decisions,
the most lenient in its measures, and the
most inspiring in its principles to elevate
the race of men, that the sun of heaven
ever shons upon. Now, for you 10 at
tempt TO overthrow such a government
as this unassailed, is the height of mad
ness, folly and wickedness."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

AN OHIO BATTLE-FLAG IN THE
HANDS OF A BIsHoP.-The recent SEES
sion of the Pittsburg Annual Conference
of the Methodist Protestant Church, was
characterized by an incident of patriotic
and thrilling interest. Bishop Simpson
followed the Introductory exercises with
a speech, an hour and half long, with
out manuscript, in which he held bis vast
audience of cultivated Christian gentle
men, spell-bound, under his discussion of
the four questions :-"Shall our Govern
ment be destroyed and swept from the
Earth ? Can we be divided into two or
more governments Shall we have a
new form of government Is not the
Nation TO rise out Of its present troubles,
better, irmer and more powerful" Du-
ring the whole of The address of this
wonderful orator, the assembly, in deep
silence, hung upon his lips, save when
applause was struck out OF them as with
blows of magnetism. But scene en-
sued, in the delivery of his peroration,
that will make this Conference memora-
BILE to every one who attended it. An
eyewitness says:
"Laying his hands on the torn and
ball-riddled colors of the 73d Ohio, he
spoke Of the battlefields where they bad
been baptised in blood, and described
their beauty as some small patch of azure
filled with stars, that an angel had snatch
ed from the heavenly canopy TO set the
stripes in blood. With this description
began scene that Demosthenes might
have envied. All over the vast assem-
bly, haudkerchiefs and bats were waved
and before the speaker sat down the
whole throng arose as by magic inhu-
ence, and screamed, and shouted, and sa-
luted, and stamped, and clapped, and
wept, and laughed in Wild excitement
Colonel Moody sprang to the top OF
bench aud called for the Star Spsngled
Banner, which was sung or rather shout
ed, until the audience Dispersed, as i lad
to disperse."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

DIED IN HosPITAL.--We regret to
learn that Edwin S. Gray, of Glover, a
member OF Co. d, 9th regiment, died in
the hospital near Winchester, Virginia
on the goth Sept. In the battle OF the
18th Sept, between Sheridan's and the
rebel troops, he was shot through the
body, which resulted in his death.
About two years since he enlisted in
the service of his country, and has faith
fully served the Union cause till the day
of his death. Last May he received q
slight wound in the battle of the Wilder
ness, but soon returned TO duty. He wa;
a true and faithful soldier, and all hi,
duties were performed with a soldier
like promptness. The letter received By
bis afflicted wife, announcing his death
stated that he bore his sufferings without
murmur. His last words were "Tel
my beloved wife not to mourn, for | dice
a soldier fighting the enemies of my
country" Mr.. Gray was 26 years old
and was one of the most respected anC
esteemed citizens of Glover.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

ANOTHER SOLDIER GoNE.-Among
the records of the death of Vermont sol
diers, we notice that of F. w. Sprague,
of Craftsbury. He died on the 9Th day
of June, at White House, Va, of severe
wounds received at the battle of Cold
Harbor on the I'd of that month.
Mr.. Sprague was "a years and nine
months old at the time Of his death. He
enlisted in the llth Vermont, and per-
formed his duty TO his beloved country
in a manner which does honor to the
loyalty and bravery of the Vermont vol
unteers. He has received a discharge
from The service of his country, and we
trust his spirit is at rest in that glorious
land, where there is day without night,
pleasure without pain, and peace without
war.
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Picket Doings Before Atlanta

Our works are pretty close to the enc
my's, and the pickets nearly meet in the
center. There was no firing along the
lines, and it occurred to the poor fellows
on both sides that it would be pleasant to
get up out of their ride-pits, stretch their
cramped limbs and have little friendly
intercourse with their neighbors. So a
sort of ventriloquism conversation en-
sued from the pits, and all preliminaries
being satisfactorily arranged, a regular
truce was agreed upon. They jumped
up, shook off the dirt and met 10 so friend
ly a way that one would have thought
they were the best and most loving
ncighbors in the world.
Trade was carried on on small
scale, escapes and adventures recounted,
and home friends and scenes warmly dis
cussed.
In the midst of the thing the rebels in
the rear called out to their comrades
"Boys, come back--the major is COM
ing Now it happened that the major
was old, rusty, crusty customer, and had
no hand in the truce at all {; so when he
came up he was in fume, and called
out, Cd you, come back here---and
why the h don't you fire r The men
came back, but refused to fire upon our
boys until they got to their pits, which
set the major in such boiling rage that
he snatched a gun and popped at one Of
our men, slightly wounding him.
A regular cry of indignation at such
a violation of faith was raised by his
men, and five of them actually walked
out of his lines into ours, vowing that
they could not, in justice to their honor,
serve any longer in an army where hon
orabe treaties were so grossly violated
Their comrades refused to interfere, and
evidently deeply sympathized with their
offended dignity. Our boys received
them warmly, and even the wounded
man Joined in the welcome.
The following day the rebel pickets
called out in quiet way to ourS-"Boys,
we amt allowed to bold any intercourse
with you but if you attack us we amt
going to fight hard" 1t was settled to
the satisfaction Of all that we were to at
tack them, and both parties TO fire in the
air, and while the firing was the hottest
our boys we're to capture them. Accor-
dinghy at night We made vigorous at
tack, and after some very heavy firing,
captured over 100 men and officers
What sounded strange to the unini:iated
was the heavy firing and no casualties.
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return to their allegiance TO the governs
ment and bow to the flag they have in
suited; and to effect this object so dear
TO every loyal heart, the north must be
as nearly unit as possible, and to secure
that unity of purpose the copperheads
must be crushed beneath t b e chariot
wheels Of Abraham Lincoln. Let every
loyal man grid himself for the fght.-
Democrats must submit to be ruled by
the majority"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

DESTRUCTION OF HoRsEs.-Doctor
Turner, formerly chief veterinary sur
geon of the army, states that in the East
ern department alone, 5000 horses per
month, consequently $4,000 per year,
perish, and an equal number are con-
demned. The loss, therefore, in this de-
partment amounts to $4,000 horses, and
we are fully justified in estimating the
annual loss of horses during our civil
war, on the side of the Federal army, at
100000.
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VERDANT.-A mincing miss who had
just past her teens went into store in a
smart village in this county, and called
for some hose. The clerk-a new hand
blandly asked "How many will you have,
Miss 2" she replied, A pair, sir, if you
please !" The accommodating youth i'm
uediately started up two flights of stairs
and brought down couple Of hoes stout
enough to dig all the potatoes in the
state, and asked her il 'them would do"
Damsel left in high dudgeon, and bought
her stockings" there the clerks were
not so green.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

The 9th corps-the boys who are win
ming the victories ia the Shenandoah
valley-recently voted for President,
and the footing was, for Lincoln $4,000,
Mcclellan 1000. What campaign doc
uments they are sending us from the
field
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MILITARY OFFICERS and SOLDIERS
should have BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRo-
cHEs, as they can be carried in the pocks
ct and taken on the first appearance of a
Cold or Cough, which, if neglected, may
terminate in something worse. As there
are limitations, be sure to OBTAIN the
genuine Bro1on's Bronchial 7roches,
which are sold everywhere at % cents a
Box.
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MAJ. DODGE PRoMoTED.-We are
glad to learn that Maj. Geo. S. Dodge
has been promoted to the rank of Colo
mel. He is a good business man; eff
cient and prompt. Col. Dodge is now
Chief QuarteTmaster of the Army of the
James and a member Of Gen. Buffers
staff.
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tPoor Earle we have not the heart to abuse
you, and accordingly make no other remarks
than those of coincidence and pity Be com
forted, neighbour There is a Divinity that shapes
our ends, rough hew them as we will, and i is
possible that you may still be permitted TO live
on fish worms and to go on with your paper
But try and mend your ways and especially
your cold clos" so that when you visit neigh
boring town in the capacity of 4 gentleman the
good people may not feel constrained to send
you into quarantine before appearing upon then
streets. '-Ne,rpoH Nesos.
Thank you for your pity-though we
should value it much more highly did
that pity arise from the heart of true 10y
alist, rather than from a paid hireling Of
the Confederate States We are poor,
to be sure, and our raiment is not Of that
comely kind which our neighbor Spalding
is wont to haunt in for seven days in the
week. Our apparel is sometimes strange
ly and uncomfortably dilapidated, and the
" whispering breeze" oft tells US that we
could at the present high price OF paper
rags bring almost as great sum as did
our Contemporary of the Ne,0S under the
manipuIations of jeff. Davis agents, to
wit: $500; but then we have the COM
foring assurance that our cold clos" are
paid for, and that the ghost Of no starved
tailor can haunt US for the pay that Gas
is the case with some NecS paper editors)
will neUer come. Had we that extraor-
binary faculty of running our face" for
everything that we eat, swear and teal"
hat our" thoroughbred" brother has, and
hen letting our creditors "trust in Prov
dence" for the pay, we could " fare as
'umptuously every day" as the "gay and
festive cuss' that presides over the cop
perhead concern at Newport. Saith
Burns -
"What tho on namely fare we dine,
Wear hoddiR gray, and a that
Gle fools their SiUtS and k1iaUes their tcife,
mans a man for a that;
For a that, and a that
Their tnscI ShOtC and a that
The honest man, tho e'er so poor,
Is King O. men for a that"
Dear, kind hearted, but erring brother,
e admonished by US this once: swap off
hose clothes you wear and get some that
on can call your oaca; be converted
ON cowardly apprehension to fealty to
old Abe" and the government he admin
'ters; surrender up that $500-"tbe
rice of blood"-which you have receiv-
as "reward of merit from Jeff. Da-
is, fer stabbing the men and the govern
tent that uphold you, and then you can
eel as you never felt before, but which
nothing new to us-"PooR, but HON.
ST."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

In New Hampshire the newspapers
have declined in number from 40 TO 20.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

The summer residence of VIM. Evarts
in Windsor was entered on the night of
the 25th ultimo, aud quantity of silver
taken.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

The Champlain Valley Fair recently
held at Vergennes, was remarkable for
nothing but its sheep, but was very re.
markable in that respect. The total
value of all the sheep exhibited was es-
timated at 100000.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

F. D. Barton, of Waltham, recently
purchased of Mr.. Sanford, of Orwell, 23
Atwood merino sheep for Sl4,000-and
20 choice eve lambs were recently sold
by B. Rich, of Sboreham, to N. Burgess
of Hoosick for $2400.
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"What tho on namely fare we dine,
Wear hoddiR gray, and a that
Gle fools their SiIts and k,aUeS their tetne,
A mans q man for a. that;
For a that, and a that,
Their tnSeI Sho1 and a that:
The honest man, tho e'er so poor,
Is King o. men for a that"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-29

nc,head 10 Congress unless better counsel prevail
The German ImpractcabIes are bent on running
Fremont candidate and refusing 10 support Sam
Knox. who successfully contested Blairs seat. The
Radicals have promised to support Mr.. Blow,who IS
a Frcmonter in the Second District, but this docs
not ,atis,y the Germans. They seem crazy on the
suhiect. The difficulty is rapidly assuming a posi-
ton where adjustment may be impossible.
The Fremonters have started a campaign organ
called the Radical Democrat. 1t is printed weekly
and edited by the inevitable Col. Moss who eng-
,s,rcd the nomination Of fr mont At Cleveland.
The frat number ia devoted mainly 10 the abuse OF
the Missouri D. mocrat Of this City.
Two spies have lately been executed in thif city
BIZ The military authorities, ard five more are ur-
dor sentence OF death. Gen. Rosccrans has no SYM
patty for these creatures, and the coryictionoi
spy by an impartial Military commission is final.
Col. Sanderon, Provost Mar hal General of TINS
DEPARTMENT ha. been severely i'll. On Sunday last
il we feared his end WIS approaching, hut be
rallied towards night, aud is now out OF danger
The Colonel hrs overwhelming proof OF the danger
ous character Of the o. A. h, or Sons OF LIBERTY
Conspiracy, transcripts Of which have boon for
vsried 10 the War Department
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FROM CAIRO.

RuevrfIIns On the Ohio-Ncw Military Dfs-
trics Of IIiIpsts-Brig.-Gen. Paine In
Cs.masd-A Copperkesd Depmsy-Shox.
iH I'm Trssbie.
from our Special Correspondent
CAIRO. AUG. "a. 1884
Goerrillss have been capturing Ohio River boats
,sloy Evansville; for money they released them
Euaboats appeared, and they Aed. Gen. Paine
nsrtcd with q force Of coo from Paducah re-
tsp.ured mach properly, arrested many Rebel cit'
ssns. and in a degree quoted the country AZ
,esult, Southern Illinois is preparing to raise home
toaris and il is ascertained can ssnd forth ~ ooo IN
D few days, Rrequired.
There have been robbeies md murders ABOUT
Fandeha Gnd Ramsay, $50 miles north Of ne'e'
Meanwhile, Rebel spies sre raversing through 'l''
whole region To make business OF putting GOWN
these spprehended Rebel risings, Illinois has been
termed into district snd Bigadier-General Falne,
nentioned above has been appointed commander,
With his headquarters ct Springfield. have faith
% believing that il there is an OH 'er who ~i put
these things down, tits General Pane. Lot BIN go
IN as be did in Kentucky. He has the good wishes
md praise of ell loyal men. Let him follow these
,obbDg Copper5eads, who are disturbing the peace
n our State, I'll he gets them, and hang them.
Let the example teach all Others what they may
0peet.
There ore several other matters which Gen
Pane ought 10 look into. Let him consider the
CA,eago Ttres, which is worth 10000 men TO the
he Rebel srmy. 1t is time there were clearing
Dot Of the whole nest Some time ago.
Edward Mobbery, special agent Of !. n Philips,
pepuy Marshal, undertook 10 arrest deser'er
tsmed Jones, in Franklin County. Jones would
bot halt, and he was shot-he died rs consequence
Last week TIE Deputy Shorh came 10 Du Quoin
and arrested MObbery, with some otherf, Win
Stale warrant, for murder Do bad quite posse
gi,h him. Parties in Du Qaon having Govern
nent authority, in turn arrested Iunhoy Co'i
heir prisoners were put on guard over ther' ana
ney were brought to Cairo, whore they are IL the
roard-house awaiting their trial for resisting Gov
Nnmenl officers.
The navigation Of the Mississippi Is interrupted
tysRebe battery al Gaines handing, still boats run
Regularly. When the Rebels lost Vlcksburg they
brewer los; the control Of this ryor. In no place
10 they attempt 10 make stand lougr than is
required fora gunboat to reach them. The Ohio
low, the Mississippi in fair stage. Business,
ueep; IN Government supplies, is dun. IL rs pro
posed 10 establish Board Of Tradein Cairo. There
lave been rains almost every day since the fst OF
he month. Through the whole % southern Illinois,
mons Of every kind are better than have been known
br ten years, perhaps the beat ever AnoND.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-29

and set of the picture Of the co'tagee and out
buildings. But why linger on scenes TO which a
volume conld hardly do justicei
Nearing Fredericton the college buildings, the
barracks, the Government buildings and the Cathe-
draJ oaIre into view. We reached the city about
i've o'clock. and proceeded TO Bakers Hotel. by
invitation Of 5. L. Terby, Provincial Secretary, tho
party took carriages and visited the public buildings
and the Cathedral, whose memorial windows ore OF
surprising beauty, and at one attracted The a'en-
ton of the visitors. The party also visited Judge
Wilmots residence and were shown over the ef-
tonsi,e grounds by the honorable gentleman. one
feature rendering this visit Of peculiar importance
wes the fact that Judge Wiimot himself suPeTin-
tended the laying out of his grounds, and daily
works amougs. bis fowor-beds end in bis vegetable
garden.
This ia ono Of the finest spots ever visited, and
certainly carries of the palm rom any similar
grounds either in the Provinces or the state From
the COLLEGE grounds, bordering on ther'er sPieh-
did view is 20 be had. The building erecting fOr
the grand International Fair-an immense structure
admirably planned 'or ito objects-was next visited,
after which the party returned 10 their hotels. This
evening the visitors were entertained by Hon. hr'
Iglley, at his residence When members Of the Pro-
yincial Government, and distinguished citizens were
present. Al exceedingly agreeable interchange Of
courtesies and expressions Of kindly feeling en-
sued, rnd tho party returned home satisfied the:
the prominent men OF the Provinces ard lie officials
were hccT, and soul in sympathy Siih the North.
Tomorrow we leave FOR Woodftoc. by stage.
~ IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-29
Death Of Captain N. II. Mann.

Captain Nehemiah Hslock Mann, OF the fcunA
New York Cavalry was killed at the battle al
Front Royal on tho 18th instant. This brave Of.
Ger entered the army as private, on the 10Th 0,
July, 1861. his twenty-fourih birthday. lie .ooa
VOL distinction for his remarkable eourage at on.
time saving the life Of q superior officer under
raking fire, in the face Of the enemy For bic Der.
sonsl bravery, his soderly bearing and skin, and
his uneIcept.Onsble behavior IN the camp and !,
the field, be WA promoted TO osptaincy A,tb,
Aide cavalry fight lie was distinguished ior Nj,
daring. Finding his squadron hesitsting in
charge, he, with his usual courage and aash
plunged alone into tho encniys ranks. The rosrl,
was q saber cash In the cheek, pis;ol-sho. IN Ii,
shoulder, and killed horse; but the men were H..
sprcd ~ bis example. and rushed on 70 vicsory.
lie had served his country little more than ihr,,
years when DO received The wound which tsrui.
mated his lfo. He was buried on the banks Of IN.
Shenandoah, inside Of tho euemys lines. When
his remains can be removed, they will be taken r.
Milton, Ulster county, for burial where the gslIaa,
young Ketchams, who were his cousins and oo.s.
psnions in srns. sleep the sleep that knows 3,
waking"
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quality and IL wholesaled at average Of about o. u
per basket The most of his crop ID still TO arrive.


Some Of the growers ere nurseTymen and raise fheir
own trees Others thoagh not nurserymen grow their
trees but most peach growers buy their trees one year
old from the bud, Of nurserymen. They begin to bear
the second year from planting and yield full crop
about the fifth year 1t Is rarely profitable 70 keep
them mp more than ten years. and 1t 10 usless to plant
second crop OF trees the same coil Large growers
often bug farm with arecord clear q peaches plant il
this fruit and while stll in yigor buy another farm
to succeed IT, selling the first Tor ordinary farm crops.
1t ia said that after rest or change OF some ten
years tho soil Will again bear peach trees but most
growers prefer 70 try fresh locality. In plant
as the trees are set about 10 feet apart and reference
had TO the kinds renng in succession, % "a " pro-
long the season. Quite effort it being male 10 orig
mate late sorts, they usuay bring high prices after
the lie looked upon as being over. We shal en-
deayor to sum up the total receipts Of this city ster
tie peach season cloecs.