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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03
FEM ALE SINGERS.

| never hear Of an American girl going
abroad to study music, for the purpose OF
fitting herself for public musical career,
without pang. A musical education, an
introduction 70 public musical life, and few
years OF that life are almost certain ruin for
any woman. Some escape this ruin.i is true,
but there are temptations laid for every step
of their life. They find their success in the
hands Of men who demand more than mon.
ey for wages. They find their personal
charms set over against the personal charms
of others. Their whole life is filled with ri.
valries and jealousies. They find themselves
constantly thrown into intimate associations
on the stage with men who subject them
selves to no Christian restraint-who can
hardly be said to have Christian education.
They are constantly acting ia operas, the
whole dramatic relish Of which is found in
equlvocal situations, or openly licentious rev.
elation. In such circumstances as these, a
woman must be a marvel Of modesty and a
miracle OF grace to escape contamination.
do not believe there is woman in the world
who ever came out Of public musical ca
reer as good woman as she entered it. She
may have escaped with an untarnishcd name
she may have preserved her standing in
society, or even heightened it, but in her in.
most soul she knows that the pure spirit OF
her girhood is gone. 1t is the dream,
suppose, of most women who undertake a
musical career. that after winning money and
fame, they shall settle down in domestic life
gracefully, and be happy in retirement
Alas this is one Of the dreams that very
rarely "come true" The greed for popular
applause, once tasted, knows no relenting.--
The public life of women unfit them for do.
mestic life, and the contaminations of a pub
lie singing woman's position render It almost
impossible for her to be married out of her
circle, so that woman that spends ten years
on the stage usually spends her life there, or
does worse. do not wonder at the old pro-
fessors warning against singing women or
singing men. 1t is enough to break down
any mans or woman's self respect to be dc
pendent for bread and reputation upon the
applause of capricious public-to devote
the energies Of ones being to the winning Of
a few clappings Of the hand and a few tosses
of the handkerchief. ard to feel that bread.
and success Of the life purpose depend upon
these few clappngs and tosses.-Dr. Uol-
land.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

A MAN VINO WORKS WITmouT PAY-A few
weeks since | wrote of man who diGn,'t
want an Office. Now | have still more
startling fact to announce--a man who holds
an office under the Government, works bard,
and won't take any pay for it. The rara aeis
is Mr.. Whiting, Solicitor of the War Depart.
ment, and the case. AS related to me by an
intimate friend Of his, is as follows: About
two years ago Secretary Stanton wrote to MIR.
Whiting. whom he had known well and
fayorabiy rs a lawyer for many years. at his
home IN Massachusetts, informing him that
he was about to create the office Of Solicitor
for the War Department, and rendered him
the position, at a salary OF $1,000 year,
believe. Mr.. Whiting replied that he would
be glad to serve the Government in the ca.
pacity named, and would accept the office
upon one condition, that he receive no pay
or emoumens of any kind, and have the
privilege Of bearing his own expenses at the
capital. This was finally, though Reluctantly,
acceded to 10y Mr.. Stanton. and Mr. Whiting
left his palatial home in New England, aud
took mp his abode in Washington City. Not
content with refusing to receive conpcnsa.
ton himself, he drew up an instrument in
writing, and filed it in the. War Department,
stipuating that in ease Of his death, while
here, his family should not be entitled to one
dollar for the services he may have rendered
MIR. Whiting is rich man and can afford to
do all he has magnanilnonsly agre d to, but
It should be remembered there are hundreds
of others equally as rich and who could
equally well afford il, who would hesitate for
long time before accepting such non re
munerativc berth. - Washiagton Correspond
encs Of the Cincinnati Commercial.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

AN EbiToR's VIsiToRs The editor Of n
newspap.r-take it all the year round-en-
counters queer set of visitors. Last even
ing, while Illuminating our heavy article, we
paused to think, and upon looking up found
maiden at our side, who held in her hand
scroll of paper, after the style Of some Of
the Calhoun portraits, and which she de.
clared 10 be a PORN on Abe Lincoln We
read the work, and in pity for the poor
President rejected the inspiration. We found
it bard to do it. for the maiden was pretty
every tooth in her head was pearl. and ev.
cry hair was curl. and her checks they
were red like the tow on her hcad--and IN
every way il was hard to get rid Of the dear
creature. But an editor, to be worthy Of bis
post must be iulexibl., but he may be kind.
We are Of the kind of kind.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

PATuro-rc DeISK,Sd. - A "loyal" man
CAME to town tie other day, got little heavy
about the head, and fearing he might be sus-
pectcd of drinking too freely, apologzed to
crowd of bystarders in the following eloquent
and patriotic language:
Now AK ycu feiie-s whose the best citir
gen. him as supports the government, or him,
as doesn't? Why, him as does. in course
supports government, felers---eyery man
MS drinks supports government. That is, if
he drinks taxed lickers. Every blessed drop
Of ticker he swallerS Il taxed to pay the sala-
ries of them big officers at Washington, and
support .he war. 'Spose all was to quit
drinking, why the war mnst stop, and tho
government fal!--it couldn't help II no how.
That's the very Reason drinks. don't
like grog- mnve.liy hates it, If | iollered
my own incernati"n, I'd rather drink butter
milk. or ginger pop. or soda water. But |
lckcrs lor the good Of my country. to set an
example Of loyalty. wiItnouS self denial to
the rising genecaticn - Holmes County (Ry)
Farmer.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

THE LEGS OF INSECTS M. Delisle once
observed fly. only as large as grain ol
sand, which ran three inches in half sec
ond, and in that space made the enormous
number OF five hundred and forty steps II
a man were to be able TO run as fast in pro.
portion to his size, surprising his steps 20
measure two feet. he would in the course of
a minute have run upwards Of twenty miles,
a task SURPRISING our express railroad en-
g'nes. or the famous Seven League Boots +"
recorded IN the nursery fable. In lraping,
also, insects far excel man, or any other ami
NAL whatever. The fy can leap two hun.
dred times its own length; so also can the
locust. Some spiders can leap a couple of
feet upon their prey.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

4 BRoEER's PALAcE.--h distinguished
feature Of the new palace for brokers' in New
York, will be the underground vault or safe.
which will be located in the basement be-
meath the floor OF the main room, or "opcn
board" viii bc one hundred feet in length by
twenty feet in width, aud nine feet high. Ii
is TO be constructed Of Fianklnitc IRON. with
steel plates, and will be absolutely burglar
aud fire proof. II is intended TO be used as
depository for the stock, bonds. notes and
other securities of brokers' each being allow
ed on payment OF yearly rental TO depositc
his securities therein. The cost Of this safe
alone il estimated at $50. 900. 1t is believed
that the yearly rentals of the safe will pay a
fair per cen.aee on the cost Of the entire
building.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03
a Rebel a dln issiOn.
[Frsm The Columbus (Ga.) Times. App

From the Columbus tGa.) Times, April 22.
The capture Of Richmond would prove Of
greater importance TO our enemies in pnlt.
iral point Of WV than any other sense
With our capital in their possession we would
find additional influence brought to bear
against MS abroad bur as a material loss its
fall would in no manner compare with the
disadvantages which en!d result from "a de
feat Of General Johnston. and the occupation
Of Georgia that wonH follow. The frs,
is our great center. To lose the one would
be as the loss Of limb; should We be driv
en- from the other It viii! be a terrible blow
at our most vital point. This we must ad
init, and our enemy knows it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

FIVE HUNDRED SHAREs.-One Of the Clevc-
land papers tells good story of busness
man Of that city who was infected with the
prevalent speculative epidemic. At church
on u recent Sabbath, and wearied out by the
excitement of the week. he had fallen asleep
IN bis seat, awaking just as the minister be-
gan to read in n loud voice the lesson Of
Scripture, which happened to be the twenty.
eighth chapter OF job Surely there is
vein for the silver, and place for gold where
they fnd it," Jumping TO his feet in great
exc temept, the merchant stretched his arms
and shook his book to the astonished minis
ter, exc.aimng, "lll take i've hundred
shares
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

In our notice. yesterday, of the action OF
the banks ana bankers in regard to the
throwing out Of all Illinois, Iowa and Indi.
ana money. we were slightly in error. The
Illinois currency has been thrown out In the
settlement Of balances between the banks,
but is still received on deposit. None of the
banks are. however, paying it out. bnt are
asserting and sending it home for redemp
ton. One or two bankers still regard Indi.
ana money as currency, and both receive
and pay it out, but the discount on Iowa
State Bank issues is currently quoted at !
per cent. : Cnicago journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

TnE LITTLE ONES do you ever think how
much work a child does in day. How
from sunrise till sunset the dear little fee,
patter ronnd--to us-so aiinlessly. Climb.
ing up here, kneeling down there, running
to another place, but never STILL Twisting
and turning. rolling. reaching and doubling,
as if testing every bone and muscle for fu.
ture uses. 1t is very curious TO watch it,
One who does may understand the deep
breathing Of the rosy little sleeper, as with
one arm tossed over its little curly head, il
prepares for the next days gymnastics. -
Tireless through the day till that time comes,
as the maternal lore that so accommodates
ITSELF hour after hour. TO its thousand wants
and caprfces, fcal or fancied.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03
GEN. Howard made the following sensil

GEN. Howard made the following sensible
remarks as to liquor in the army, in late
speech:
! did not drink at college, I did not drink
at West Point: but when got into the ar.
my found it was the fashion. If you went
into an officers quarters the first thing was
to offer you something to drink. 1t was
thought you did not treat him with proper
respect if you did not fell into the habit.
drark whisky and offered it to others. -
When ] was stationed in Florida, once Of.
fered whisky to an officer, and he declined
| urged him TO drink, and he drank. A short
time after attended him in the horrors of
delirium tremens, and made up my mind
that II was wicked. and ti.at never would
do it; and have not. do not keep it in
my quarters or in my tent | do not offer II
70 any officer or any man. and will not.
know it is hard stand to take, especially
for young officer; but l can say from my
own experience that it will pay.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03
The Dead Soldier.

Above the smould'ring embers' a. full glow,
Her low dark figure swaying to and fro,
stricken mother rocked her slespless wos
With withered hands close claspcd above her head.
Weeping hot tears like drops Of molten lead,
She waited for the coming Of the dead
Him. her first born, who from his mothers side
Went forth exultant in his country's pride.
And In the fierce assault unfaltering, died.
And a. she sat and wept memory upcast
Each incident Of all his years gone past,
Down TO the bitter hour abe saw him last.
Then grew she cold and stil her quick, sharp ear
Caught tile lar sound she oneed, yet feared TO hear
The sound Of dark something drawing near.
She heard II stop before her own street door
She heard the tread OF men upon her noor
Heard them set down the burden that they bore.
Heard In unmoving agony-but when
Died down the street the footsteps OF the men,
She knew her boy was with her once again.
And she arose and laid the dead face bare.
And like another corpse beside il there,
Gazed ON Il with white lips and marble stare
And stood and gazed and moved not till the niRht
Wore out its watches. and the mornings light
Laid on the soldiers brow halo bright.
And with II passed away the bitter spell,
And broken into tears TO earth she FELL
And CRIED 80 God is cell! Thou doest all things well
W Y Iadepe,ideat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

AN INCIDENT OF THE BATTLE FrELb.--The
Philadelphia Inquirer's correspondent with
Grants army relates the following;
An interesting and characteristic anectlote
CT General Hancock is told in connection
with the capture of Generals johnson and
Stewart. When he heard they were t,ken
he directed that they should be brought to
him immediately. He extended his hand
FIRST to Johnson, who was so much affected
as to shed tears, saying that he would have
"preferred death TO captivity"
Aiterward he offered his hand to Stewart,
whom he had formerly known, saying How
are you, Stewart!' The rebel officer, as
sumng an air Of quiet hauteur. replied sui.
lenly. 81 am General Stewart of the Confed.
crate army, and under present circumstances
| decline to take your hand" TO which
Hancock very promptly replied, "And under
any other circumstances, General, | should
not have offered it,"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

LoNo SERMONS William Taylor in
- The Modl Preacher" says: "Often when
preacher haa driven nail in sure place.
instead Of clinching it. and securing well
the advantages. he has hammered sway till
he breaks the head of, or splits the board
Wikneu.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

TnE Springfield Mass Repu5l;can con.
siders ]. curious phenomenon that those
who think June too early for Presidential
Convention are most active for the conyen-
ton at Cleveland in Nav
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03
A LATE number OF the Hardin Co. Senti.

Nt sHyS: - -5T
"Erastus Pardce, ex Treasurer Of this
County has been rendered the position OF
Station Agent mt Ackley, By the Dubuque
d Sioux City Railroad Company. Mr.. p. il
. good business man, and the Company may
be assured that their interests at that point
will be scrupulously attended to-"
For the coming year, At least, Mr.. rs
duties will be very severe and srduous.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-03

ID. M. & w. II. .-TraIns to and from the South
west connect at Farley.
4" CoSSEcTIoss-e.sess leave EarIyi,le on the ar.
rival o. the cars from the East, Tuesdays Thursdays
and Saturdays. for strawberry Point Brush Creek Fsy
ette, West Union Decorah and st. PAUL. and from Man.
chester on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays for Straw.
berry Point and the north.
Stages leave Cedar Falls daily for New Hartford A,.
ingfon Island Grove Acklsy, Harden City, loss Pals,
Alden. waller, Webster City, Fort Dodge and sioas
ford, 81. Charles and Minnesota
GE0hGE YOUNo. superintendent.
J. 4. PSTo, Gensrsl Frei9ht and Ticket Agent
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28


Tbs MOVEMENTS OF BREoKIsRrpaE-
The Louisville Journal of Thursday
says; Is l'''.'''.s
General Breckenridge is now in East
Tennessee, with large rebtl force n
Is claimed that hls army numbers ten
thousand men, BY abold and rapid ad-
vance he suceeeded in ssrrpising and de.
featiug General Gillem at Bulls Gan
Our forces were driven from this strong
position, and Breckenridge became mas.
ter OF the situation The line Of defeca
was broken aud East Tenusssee left
open 70 rebel invasion. Flushed with
easy success and the spoils of victory
Their ebel General pushed rapidly forward
advancing without opposition 10 Straw.
berry Plains and BIain's Cress Roads
hrst threatening Knoxville, then Cum
eerlanS Gap, So soon as the news Of
Gillem disaster reached department
headquarters General Burbridge advanc-
ed from Lexington With a strong force,
TO afford protection to the Kentucky Dor,
der oHeis now in the eastern part of
tue statelwlth his command, watching
the movements Of the enemy. General
Stoneman isaals o in Eastern kentucky
supertendisg operations. On the 9lst
BreckinridgeMas within six miles az
Cumberland iGapa Al Powelrs Bridge
be was confronted By our foces, and 4
heavy skirmish was kept up between Inc
two lines all day. II is presp,nsJ H.
some that the rebel Generaiis mako.
demonstration TO favor Hood. This ia
hardly probably, as Hood, independent
of Sherman's movements, feels safe in
his position. he occupies Waynesboro,
from which point he threatenes both
Nashville and PadueahL Our army. il
concentrated at Pulaski Paducah is
being placed in q state of defence. The
most plausible theory Is that Breckenridge
has his eyes upon Kentucky, and is NOV
ing bus columns 10 invade the soil of the
Commonwealth. East Tennessee, es.
peeiAliy In the vicinity of Cumberland
Gap is a desolaie region, and We cannot
believe that the rebels will be content
with the capture of that post, with star
walton staring them in the face, They
want provendsr and provisions, aud the
9 rich valleysso6 Kentucky are their only
hope. They are tempting, and des.
perate effort viii he made to place them
under rebel occupations Our troops are
active in East Tennessee and on the
Kentucky border,Rnd it seems impossi
bic that the rebels can sneceed Ia their
designs against the bravery and energy
Of our forces.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
CARD.

The nndersigued hsvIag sold cut hissnffre ssoek
Of Ready Aass eicthtsg, and Gentisuens' Fer.
ui-Aang sSo02z. and -rESrea frgm she Business
keesey e1REssse& ais grGtsfal acknowledgements
70 rs numeroEs srie11s Audcnstouers ter their
rAzx pzsro1aEs - literally extended to hin. ara
Eeald respectfully rec0umsBa Asszrs Tzyior 4
20, VIE have s1cceedsd IN IN the business, and
who are nos p<sparsf . f1xnish e their Esto1s-
erS every srficle in fheiE Lire. Of the vary best
quality, and 81 the Ess< SNEorAb4s Pslcss.
a1xs0 d. LION.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28

Frees Rev. ,. Newton Brown, .. D., Easter Of
The Eacyelopsdia 81 Religions knox ledge aud
Christian Chronicle, fhiladslphiAs
Although not disposed % iavor OF reeommsnd
Patent Medicines In general throakh distrHst u
their Ingredients and effects. ys1 kuew af no
sufneisnt REASONS why n may net tesflfy 10
the be1ents be bsiisyss himself 10 have eelysd
rem sny simple prepzrsttaa, IN ths hope that be
may thas csntEshais - tbs bsnsnt 81 sthsTs.
DO this ths mors readily Ia regard 20 Hcof-
iaaa's German bitiers, prepared BY Dr. q NJ
jackson q this city. because ! wAa nrsludcrd
against 'hsm for mAuy years, under the lmpres.
sion that they VEN chiefly an alcoholic mixture
| am indebted - uly friend, koi~ft shoemAksr
ksq., for the removal q this pFsjadlce b. proper
tests. aud for encouragement 70 try lhsm when
snfsFins if9m srrat aud long eontsaued debility
fhs use ~ thr bottles q thrsa hittsfa II tbs BE-.
ginnlsE Of the ptcssut ye4r, waa fofiovea - evil
dent reiisi AID restoration, 20 degree Of bodily
aud nssnfai rigor which had net fit ser six
mseths eefars.aud bad simest dsspalred Of re-
g4iaing. Therefore thaHk God Ana ~ friend
isF dirseting ne 30 the uss of lheu1.
NEWTON BROWN.
philadslphis.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28

Carpets. Oil Cloths, 7 Aattings,.
Rugs, Mats, Window Shades
Wall Paper, Curtain Damask, Lace
Curtains, cornices, 0 Table Oil
Cloths. &c. &C., making the most
complete stock to be found in
Evansville. yse, ls-sensI =
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
Net Assets, July l. 1884,
%3. 4OI. 90 =!

8 THE PLAN AND ORGANIZATION Of the
&fNA, Sftsr Is years Of severe trial. has re-
allied the greatest public advantages and
sncccss Of the various systems OF Fire insu-
ran - IN the country. Is nov better thAn
evps prepared Tor duty.
=. lt,aNi toss Claims have been settled and paid
stNTEEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
=. THE CONSUMPTION OF PROPERTY BY
FIRE. Ia thu United States averages over
$1,000 daily. IL Jour property sxposed
aud uhprotectedf
y ABE You TNsuREbf II not, Why not
The est i trifing; the duty IL manifest.
the result may be your escape from ruin
-Whiis delay and neglect may Involve
yen in bankruptcy, poverty, or cruel al,
appointment
3. PARTICULAR ATTENTION and regard IL
glSen 20 small risks sell Rs large onea
Able and superior eommercial advantages
Afforded
sS- Ihsaraaos solicited and Policies Issued by
J. W. NExSEN, Agent,
- aarhle Hall Rnilding. No 2. Main q.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
CITY NOTICES.
Notice to Contractnrs

THE COMMON COUNCIL OF rae CITY
Il Of EyGnsvilis VIII receive sealed prop0 sails
until December SkhL 1s64. for exeavSting and
grading the alley In block Ne. 7, Fourth EnIargs-
nsnk A. Pr AFFBtss Clerk
By A. !. Mc6nIEy. Dspasy.-- naxII-td 4
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
Orders.

1904 NOV 1ssh. = oRDKRED. By THE
ICUf. cdaneii. thar al psrsops hoitfng CITY
er9zrs eH4eFSed pFsvieus 10 Dc4epsr ls4, "a. bs
Notified 70 present than 20 the CITY rreSsurer fer
payussns and that interest such Dfdsfa viii
cease N the Isth day IF November, lse4-
nosiT v. BAKER, Mayer.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
GROCERIES Sc
Northern Potatoes.
DRY GO0nS

usT REoEIvED, AT VIM. HUGHES a
sen :. a Dice line OF fnoss fashionable Pushsr
Lsce Wells, Dress Goods, Emhroiasriss. Jine1
handkerchief. A fun lins OF Hoosiery WOOL
Hoods, NnbiSS. Sesrfs, and Gloves, ali ier sNIa
ehesp at =
nl c7al ST WILLIAM HUGHES A SONS.
inoSs2 . Corner Main and Second stresss
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28

HATS. BONNErs, RIBBONS, TRTMMTGo.
IL kibhens, AID Millinery Trimminxs are An
ing at less ShAn present New York prizes at
WILLIAM HUGHkS . SOMA
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
House Furnishing
Retail Department.

In our House Furnishing Department
we have fun stock Of -
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-11-28
member
THAT THIS BfTTERs Is
- OF a lcoh Iicy
CONTAINS NO Rum OR WHISKY.
And Can't Make Drunkards III!
But Is THE
Best Tonic in the World ~
READ WHO EAyg sn.

AGAO ~ oA3 81
From the Rev. Levi @. Beck. Pastor Of the Rap
tist Church. feaabeftoB. ~ J., formeTiv OF the
North Baptist charch. PhiisAeipiria.
have knowH Hoodand's Cerman hitlers favor
ably Tor humber OF years. / have used them IN
my eva samiigY and have beea piaased With
their effects that / was iDdaeed 90 recommend
them te usany others. and knsW that they kAre
oPaFated IN aairtkingiy bsneheiAl manner, take
graf pleasure In thas publicly preelaiming fhis
f.ct, and calling the altsntion Of those Afflicted
18th the diseases for whieh thsy arr reeemms nd
II, ~ these Bitten, knowing fren xperieuce that
these Fseomms ndatiens vii bs sesiAl ed / DO
this more ehserfuliy Hoafand's Buffers l. ia
tended 70 beasit tbs afaitted. and :. not = ssrum
drtuk@ Yours trnlys
LEVI O. BECK.