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The Columbia daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-06-17
Wordsworth on Idiots.

lorty years ago, Will remember how
much the laugh Of the critics was
against Wordsworth for making On
idiot Boy the subject of a Poem.
Wordsworth has lived through the
laugh, ana the scorners are all now
dumb. de is now acknowledged as,
perhaps, the greatest contemphtive
poet that ever lived. Wordswor
took no heed of the critics. but
steadily pursued the bent Of his own
genius, and it is in highest proof
of his genius that he did so. he was
silent, and continued to grow in
strength. But he has left us a fue
letter on this seemingly Insane choice
of subject for poetry, written with
the care, and the fidelity which mark all
his letters, occupied with vindication
of this theme, which will show that
the poet, at leust, Understood himsels
we'll. The remarks mainly turn upon
a suggestion Of his CORES spondcnt, a
friendly writer, that Tie subject is not
pleasurable one. Wordsworth thus
clears the ground Of many choking
weeds Of criticism in a consideration
ufthis question: Human Nature above
Individual Opinion:"
."'Iou begin what you say upon the
'ldot Boy with this observation,
that 'othiny is "A fit subject for poetry
which does not please. But here fol-
lows q question, Does not please
whom? Some have little knowledge
of natural imagery; of any kind. and,
OF course. little relish for it; some are
disgusted with the very mention Of the
words pastoral poetry, sleep or shep-
herds; some cannot tolerate poem
with ghost or any supernatural
agency in ii; others would shrink
from an animated desc' iption of the
pleasures Of love, rs from a thing
'carnsl and libidinous; some cannot
bear TO see delicate and refined feelings
ascrlbed TO men IN low conditions IN
society, because their vanity and self
love. tell them that these belong only
to themselves, and men like themselves
IN dress, station, and way of life;
Others are disgusted with the naked
language of some of the most interest
ing passions Of men, because either it
IS lndelicate, or gross. or vulgar; as
many fine ladies could OF bear certain
expressions in the 'Mo.her" ard the
Thorn" and, as in the instance of
Adam Smith, who, we are told, could
not endure the ballad of "Clym of the
CIough," because the author had not
writton like gentleman. Then there
are professional and patonal preiu.
dices for evermore. Some take DO
interest in the description Of particu.
lar passion or quality, as love of soil
tariness, we will say; genial activity of
fancy, love of nature, religion, and so
forth; because they have little or
nothing of tin themselves; and SO OH
without end. I return then to the
question, please whom? or what?. 1
answer, humaD nature as it has been
and ever will be. But, where are we
to find the best measure of this? l
answer. from within; by stripping our
own hearts naked, and by looking out
of ourselves towards men who lead the
simplest lives, and most according to
nature; men who have never known
false refnements, wayward and arti-
fetal desires, false criticism, etfcminate
habits Of thinking ana feeling, or who
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
The Carver Tract.

We were, few days since, shown a
copy of somewhat ancient map of the
Territory of Wisconsin, one of the most
noticeable features of which was the Gear
yer Tract, (so-called), bounded as follows,
viz. commencing at st. Anthony, thence
northeast to longitude thirteen west from
Washington, at about the 46th parallel of
latitude in Michigan, thence south near
the said 18th parallel Of longitude to about
latitude A deg. 80 min, in Wisconsin,
thence west to thu Mississippi River at
the foot of Lake Pepin, thence up the
Mississippi to St. Anthony. Considerable
of farm that. We understand that some
of the heirs of Carver have lately arrived
in town and are stopping at the In.erna-
tional, preparing to institute proceedings
to test the validity of their claim. They
could undoubtedly have the possession of
the property by paying for the improre-
ments. So far as we can learn most of
the parties would be glad to gaiE possess
sion on those terms.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
The FAN OF Prices.

The New York World, in an article CD
the price of gold and other commodities,
says: "The community is certainly mis-
taken if they expect the prices Of commod-
tiles to go very low while the currency is
so redundant a. it is at present." We
think the World is partially if not wholly
right Those goods which are bought ex.
clusively with gold, and the place Of
which, when exhausted, must be supplied
by means Of gold, ought, it seems to ur,
follow the price Of gold. '
The Secretary of the Treasury, how
ever, said that when paper fell below gold
In its value, gold ceased to be currency,
and became q commodity subject to the
laws affecting commodities generally.
Gold is wanted for little else than foreign
purchases, and payment of duties; and
all legislation lately has tended to diminish
its use in that direction. 1t may fall in
price then, simply from diminished de-
mand, without specially affecting oommod-
tiles generally. They win depend, as the
World says, on the volume Of the cur
renoy. Let not people be surprised if the
prices Of articles generally doee not tyavel
down with gold .t... 80 .a ....+
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

The New York Times, moved thereto
by some recent expressions of Parson
Brownlows, suggests to the Parson that
the kind of illumination which might have
been comparatively unobjectionable in a
much abused loyal Tennesseean, in private
life, is not so in the Governor of Ten
4essee. 1t therefore adjures him to
moderate little his usual fierce
ness, and remember his new station.
The advice is good and necessary, and we
hope may be adopted. If the war is con-
tinued, perhaps the Psrson will do well in
his new position, but if, as is generally
supposed, the war is near its end, and the
work of reconstruction and cementing the
shattered fragments is to be entered on,
unless the Parson restraints his zeal and
moderates his expression, We can scarcely
imagine more fortunate selection for the
position lie holds, both for the State and
Nation.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
Letter from Capt semmes.

Captain, now Admiral, SRNMRs has writ
ten to friend in England, who has pub
lished bis letter in the Morning Herald.
He thus refers to the State of Texas, which,
he thinks, has profted rather than suffered
from the effects of the war, and will, in all
probability, become the great storehouse
and mandatory for the supply of the
needs of the confederates: r,...
The State of Texas alone has within her
limits all the materials, and is fast getting
the appliances for equipping and main
tanning armies; and when you reflect that
she has three times as much territory as
the empire of France, and that countless
herds of horses and beef cattle wander over
her boundless prairies, you can imagine
with what contempt this warlike people
regard the insane threat of subjugation,
If our armies were driven tomorrow
across the Mississippi river, we could still
fight the enemy for century to come in
Texas alone.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
Gen. Grants Plans.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York WorM March %, writes as
follows on Gen. GRANT's plans:

The Washington correspondent of the
New York World March %, writes as
follows on Gen. GRANrs plans:
Il The grand plans Of the Lieutenant General
commanding the army are now clearly de.
veloped. He has exhibited most heroic and
enduring, patience, while each detail was be-
ing executed BY his able lieutenants, not the
least OF whom is Sherman, and now Is about
to reap the rewards Of his well-planned com
binations. He has out-maneuvered Lee in
this the final strategic combination, and com.
PEELED him to commit the fatal error of defend.
Ing his capital while its military supports
were falling one by one around him. BE has
hemmed his adversary up In the State of Viz.
ginia, and will compel him to fight or sur
render. He has caused Sherman to sweep
from Atlanta to Savannah, and thence throuSk
South Carolina into the heart of the Old North
State, in such manner as to penetrate the
very vitals of the rebellion. Provident to a
degree, he has provided Sherman with a
base by the timely capture of Wilmington.
and enabled him to form junction with
the victorious army Of Gen. Schofield, under
circumstances which were in the highest de-
ing his army. He, at timely moment dis
patched Sheridan on raid upon the enemy's
channels of supply, and 50 thoroughly was the
work done, that Richmond was thrown into
panic and fears of iss safety were seriously en-.
tertained. He brought Sheridan back to the
north bank of the James for the purpose of
consultation, and now has sent him upon an
other raid to meet Fitzpatrick, who is already
far In advance of Shermans line of skirmish-
era. Thus he has swept Lee and Johnston
into a position, where either or both can be
attacked with very great probability of sue.
cess. He has placed his left wing in such q
position as to be in very short time within
communication with the extreme right wing
the avenues of egress by which the foe may
escape to the south or west, and now awaits
him with open arms. The crisis cannot be
long delayed, and ere this reaches you the
crash of a decisive battle may be resounding
on the plains of southeastern Virginia. Thus,
by dramatic fitness, the final battle of the
war will be fought upon the /" sacred soil of
the State which drank the blood of the patriot
heroes of July. 1861.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

DIR. ]. II. e1xwARr yesterday received
notification that he had been appointed
Postmaster of st. Paul. The necessity Of
q change, 90 far a. the interests of the
public are osncsrned, is not apparent; but
If change must be made, there is no one
who will object to DR.. 6rxwARrs appoint
ment, for everybody believes that he will
be an accommodating Postmaster, and that
the business of the Office viii be conducted
as it should be. We have no doubt
he will give entire satisfaction to the public.
We shall not speak at present of the retir-
ing incumbent Of the Office. His,neck is
barred to the uplifted axe Of the political
guillotine. When his head rolls in the
dust 0 + the arena, there win be An oocs-
sion for q proper tribute to his memory.
and for an estimate Of the loss which the
world Of letters has sustained by his I'M
timely decapitation. - ll'l = - ''' E, /,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

The HARvEsr.-Farmer B was sit
ting in the country church. He had been
working hard in the harvest field. Hands
were scarce, and Farmer B. was doz.
ing. The loud tones Of the minister
failed to arouse the farmer, until at length
the good man closed the lids of the bible,
and concluded as follows:
Indeed, my hearers, the harvest is
plenteous, but the laborers are few"
Yes, exclaimed Farmer B., Give
offered two dollars day for Graders, and
cant get 'em at that"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

~ Important War Bulletin.
The following important war bulletin
was delayed by the storm, and although
rather old ir date, will be found of interest
as illustrating the progress Of SHERIDAN:
War DErARrnrxr., - !
WASHINGTON, March 1880 r. M. Z
Ml1Or General Dat ~ .gli.eHG dn.. y
Major General Sheridan reports, on the 18th
inst, from the bridge of the Richmond and
Fredericksburg road, across the South Anna
River, that having destroyed the James River
Canal as FAR to the east as Goochland. he
marched up to the Virginia Central Railroad at
Eallsville, and destroyed It down to Beaver
Dam Station, totally destroying fifteen miles of
the road. General Custar was then sent to
Ashland, and General Devin to the South Anna
bridges, all Of which have been destroyed,
General Sheridan says that the amount of
public property destroyed in his march Is enor-
nous. The enemy attempted to prevent his
burning the Central Road bridge over the
South Anna, but the 9th u. 8. Cavalry charged
up to the BRIDGE and about thirty men dashed
across on foot, driving of the enemy and cap.
turing three pieces Of artillery 2O-pounder
PARROTS. G. A. DANA,
,aa..-- Assistant Secretary of War.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

Maj. BRAoKxrfS Battalion has been or
dered to march for Sioux CITY about the
middle Of this month, to join an expedi-
ton under Gen. Su1LY for the Black Hills
Of Montana. At Sioux City the expedi-
ton viii be organized, and viii consist Of
about !, 400 men, including a battery Of
eight guns under command of Capt. Ma
rHANrRI PoPs, q brother Of Capt Dous.
Popz of this city. The whole will be I'M
der the immediate command of Major
BRAoKRrT, who will leave for st. Peter on
Tuesday next, to put his battalion in first
rate trim for an active campaign on the
plains during next summer. The battalion
was detached from this district at the spe-
cial request of Gen. SuIL1, who hes had
opportunities of knowing its worth.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

Among the horses captured on Gen.
Chestnuts place, in South Carolina, was
the superb stallion presented to President
Davis by the Viceroy of Egypt One of
the Yankees, after riding the animal
through the streets, took off the saddle,
and patting him on the back, remarked /:
You are too fine to ride in these parts,
and wei send You to Old Abe"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

The Louisville Journal states that
Gov. Bramlette has furnished an bis slaves
with free papers.
The offer of the French Mission to
Mr.. James Gordon Bennett continues to
provoke much comment. The first an
nounoelnent was received with incredibly;
but it sson became apparent that the ten
der had been made, and in good faith,
several months since.
George Constantine Collins, we'll
known member of the bar, died in Phila-
delphia on Tuesday last, after q long i'll
ness.
Vice President johnson is preparing
to leave for Tennessee. His address OF
the 4th Of March appeared in yesterday
Globe.
Capt John Rourke, of the Nulligau
brigade, has escape from rebel imprison-
ment, and arrived at Hilton Head on the
18th instant. 'a % TO- ala BID
Robert q Kennedy, who was lately
convicted of being q rebel spy, was hung
at Fort Lafyette yesterday. 90 .@ta =
H. Strong West Virginia and loyal Dor
der State influences are pressing Colonel
D. 81. strother for q foreign appoint
ment. =; He has served in all the seyerest
campaigns Of the war, and literally gave
up all for the Union---the rebels utterly
desolating his home and estate near Mar.
tansbure. III y;iG.G hrs ylA1i n9,rtsd e.
& Three white soldiers were killed Il
Memphis q few days ago, by q negro col
der. The soldiers went to the negro,
house and attempted to outrage his wife
when he seized his gun and beat out tbei
brains. ,s,!YGaC hire ~rrdi,alI y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07

On December 9Th, 1852, George W.
Evans well-known butcher of ALE
ghany, Penn, while crossing the track OF
the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad, was knocked off the road by a
train. He brought suit, and the jury rem
dered verdict of $500 against the road
recently.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
Huater, OF Virginia, Declares Him.
SELF opposed 10 Reconstruction.
A CARD,

A report seems to have obtained currency
to the effect that / am in fovor of reconstruc.
ton of the Union; and as this rumor is not
only injurious to myself, but may be, perhaps,
hurtful to the country, take this occasion to
say that it is entirely erroneous
There Is, perhaps no person In the confed-
eracy to whose feelings and interests such an
event would be more repugnant than to mine.
/ have always held that we ought to maintain
the struggle for independence SO long as there
is hope of success. The General-in-C Chief and
the President of the Confederate States, as
the highest military authorities, are best able
to understand our resources and prospects.
While they have hope in the contest it seems
to me that we should do all in our power to
strengthen their hands. But after all, it Is In
q sense Of the justice of their cause that the
hearts of oul citizens should be confirmed, and
II is to the Chief Ruler of the Universe that
they should look for aid in the mighty strug-
gle In which they are engaged.
K NJ T. HUNTER.
RIcIIMoxD, March 20, 1865.
An EDITOR IN LUCK.-Hon. Geo. Brown,
of the Toronto Globe, it Is said, has sold
5000 acres of the Boutwell, estate, con-
tanning oil wells, to an American Com
pany, for the sum of $3.50, 600. The pur-
chasers belong to New York, and intend
to commence boring wells Immediately.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
Special Notices.
>~y' I
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following accounts
and .laims have been filed in the Registers Ofico
and will be presented to the Orphans Court of Wyo-
ming Countyto be held at Tunkhannock, on the 18th
day of JANUARY next for confirmation and allowance
The account of B. A Brink, and Charles W Brink
administrators of the Estate of William A. Brink,
late of Falls Township decd. Filed Dec. 6, 1865.
Final account of William McKune and James Nc
Kune Executor of the Estate of James McKune late
of Falls Township, decd. Filed Dec. IL, 1865,
Inventory of Widows claim in the estate Of Sam'l
Koch late Of ForkstOn Township, decd. Filed Nov.
6, 1865.
Inventory of property claimed by the minor
children of Elias Mowry late of Mehoopany Town
ship, dec d. Filel Dec 6, 1865.
Registers Office, o. L. PARISH.
Dec. IL, 1865. Register
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
TUNKHANNoCK WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
PRODUCE ETS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY Il. L.. BOSS s. CO.,
HAMMOCK PA.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
AUDITORS NOTICE

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Crpnans' Court of Wyoming County, Pa. an Audi
tor to audit and to distribute the funds in the mat
ter Of the partial account Of Cordeia Harding admin
istratrx of Elisha Q. Harding Decd will attend 10
the duties Of his appointment Thursday the Zo'n
day Of December l665, at his Office in Iunhahhocf
Borough at one o. clock p NJ. at which hne ana
place all persons are required to preseI their claims
or be debarred from coming in for snare Oh tue az
setts or funds in the case aforesaid
GEO S. TUITION, Auditor.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
AUDITOR'S NOTICE,

The undersi gned having been appointed by the
Orphans Court of Wyoming County, Pa, an auditor
IN rencrt on the exceptions filed to the account of
c. w Whitney administrator Of the estate of Walter
Whitney dec l. will attend TO the duties of his ap-
po,ntment on Saturday the 30h day of December,
1865, at his Office iu Tunkhannock Borough at one
O'Clock P, NJ, at which time and place all persons
interested In said matter are required to attend or
be debarred thereafter from making further objec-
tions thereto or coming in on said fund.
GEO S. TUITION, Auditor.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
AUDITORS NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Orphans Court of Wyoming County, Pa, an audi
tor to distribute the balance of the fund IN the
hands of VIM. NJ. Sine administrator of the estate
of Jacob A Cook decd, will attend to theduties Of
his said appointment Friday the 29th day OF
December, 1865, at his Office in Tunkhannock Boro
at one o'clock P NJ at which time and place all
persons are reaui to present their claims be
ebarred from coming Cor share of the assets or
fund in the aforesaid case.
GEO S TUITION, Auditor,
y5piS
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

n ETTERS,of administration on the estate of John,
IL Sawyer, late of Washington Township, Dec d
having been granted the Undersigned Notlce Is
hereby given to all persons indebted TO said estate
to come forw I'd and pay the same; and to all hav-
ing claims or demands against said estate to make
known and present the same for settlement without
delay TO AHiRA OA1 Adh T.
Tuukhannock, Pa, Nov Z9, 1863
v5nl7.6wks.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.

II ETTERS Of administration the estate of Pc
4 4 ter Stark late eff Nicholson Township Wyomin 2
County having been granted the undersigned; no
tice is hereby given TO all persons indebted to said
estate to come forward and pay the same and to
all persons having claims or demands against sald
estate. to make known and present the same for
settlement without delay, to
SAMUEL STARK Sd,
Nicholson; Pa, Nov. %, 1863. Adm
Y5nl7-6wks,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of Administration on the estate of Eliaa
Mowry late Mehoopany TIP Decd, having been
granted to the Undersigned, notice Is hereby given
to II persons indebted to SAID estate to come for
ward and pay the same and to all LersOns having
claims or demands against the same present them
for settlement without delay to the subscriber at the
residence in Mehoopany.
E. W. STCRDEVANT. Admir-.
Mehoopany Nov s, 1865.
TIE MASON & HAMLIS CABINET ORGANS, forty
different styles adapted to sacred and secular music
for. $50 to 5000 each. THIRTY-F1NE GOLD or
SILVER MEDALS, or other first premiums award
ed them Illustrated Catalogues free, Address,
MASON L IIAMLIN. BoSroN, or MASON BROTH
ERS, New YORK, von4ly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-02-07

An important telegram was received here yes
teTday BY Hon. Geo. f. Elmund- from Quebec
announcing that the bill lately introduced into
tho Canadian Parliament, entitled 40 act !oI
the purpose Of preventing and repressng out
RACES and violations Of Law AZ the From ier Of
this Province, and for other purposes therein
mentioned has passed to O second reading b
the decisive vote O, l04 ags,nsJ l. Tho bin
empowers the Governor General 80 order all
aliens to depart from tho Province, Whose 70.
moysl he shall nave reason 90 believe j, nscoss.
cary to tie preservation OF passs and uauQdil-
~ IN the Province all aliens refusing TO obey
such order, Il convicted, shall su1e; imprsou.
merit i,r any time not EXCEEDING one month llr
fret offence and not exceeding twelve illths
lh. second, and any cubs q1eut odeooe, and
aliens negleeng TO obey such order, shall be
given in charge by warrrnt Of the Governor
General and conveyed out OF the Province.
The bill also provides that tho punishment for
setting on foot, or aiding an expedition against
friendly power, shall be line not exceeding
5000 dollars, aBd Imprisonment for term not
exceeding three years. asscls armed Tor hos
Titles against 8 friendly power, may Do seized
aud detained until the decision Of the Governor
be had thereon. Sherifs are also en- powered
to seize all arms, vesssle, 81 passing the front.
Ter, when there is cause 10 believe .hat they ar,
to be employed in carrying on military sxpe-
dition against friendly power Justices, ~,
are also empowered to issue warrants ilr soarch-
ing afer and ssi1lng arms, &c., wherever they
may be concealed, or manufactured, which ara
intended to be employed against friendly
power, This act shall cou,inus in frce Tor ono
year from the passing thereof, and until The end
et the then next session Of Parliament T. vii
he seen that this will be d sttipgen, law, thai
rsbel raiders will find il serious obstacle t. .he.r
plan OF operation. It will undoubtedly pass
Burlington Tines
The bill has since passed the Lower House,
BY vote of lO7 yeas to 7 nays, has pa,sed the
Upper House, and i. probably already law.
The robe, will soon learn tina, Canada is rather
an unsafe base for pirOtic,l attacks on tho UNI
ted States.