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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09
MY OLD CANTEEN,

AoAouJ ~ "h'ofEN
] love it. | love it, and who ween
viii chide me for loving my old Canteen,
I've treasured it long as sa;nted thing,
I've filed it with brandy and wisky sling,
lis bound by n thousand bands 20 my heart
Not n tie will break no. link ,e7ll start,
Would yon learn the spell! 'Fis easily seen
10 the Hquory smell Of my old Canteen.
In my southern march I've fingered near,
The suffers tent with listning ear
And of green backs I've given many 6. sum,
For my cantern full of New En- glar rum.
They told me shame would be my lot.
1t drank poor whisky cold o. hot,
But little Mev cared. for shame I've seen
Wasn they got g zip at my old canteen.
I've sat and watched 1t many times
When my whisky was gone as we'll as my
dimes,
nd I've almost wsrsbip'dit, when once more
| was lucky enough to get Il store.
Months rolled on. and the last one sped:
My mind was shattered, nv last hope fled
The sorrow felt could not he seen
when fell and smashed my old canteen.
ii. past! ts past! but gaze on it now,
Witk henkering lips. and Il throbing brow,
Twas this that Hursed ,ne when | alinosJ died
With gin that fiawed like Law, tide,
Say it is folly-but little I'll reck
While the luscious drops run down my .reck
For love it, love it, and none ween
Will chide me for loving MY old can teen,
New Oregon, Feb. IL, 1866.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

ExcELLENr DEMocaAcY.-The
Democracy Of New H.mpshiro and the
Democracy Of Connecticut have recent
ly been holding State Conventions, and
from the resolutions we extract two ex-
pressions Of sentiment that deserve
communication, and deserve also to be
placed on record to tho credit Of the
true Democracy.
The Connecticut Democracy resolved.
That the act OF secession, so called,
by Which certain of the States sought to
liscu pt the Union and establish FOR
themselves seperatc government, Was
III its inception void and Of no effect.
The New Hampshire Democracy re-
solved.
That freedom Of speech. of the press,
and of elections, the pr vi|ego Of the
writ Of habeas corpus and the trial hy
jury, exemption from arbitrary arrest
and the suborlinati> n of the military
to the civil power are sacred rights
guaranteed by our State ard Fedora
Constitutions, indispensable for thu
maintenance Of civil liberty, and mus
and shall he preserved at all hezards
and at any cost.
Both conventions cordially ;ndorset
the truly constitutional democracy Of
Andrew johnson and his measures
Over the New Hampshire Convention
ex-president Pierce presided.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

John Van Buren, makes the follow
ing Shit" at the rsiicals who did not
60 to war. Its truth constitutes :ss
severity.
plErERENcE o. OPINION AMONG HEaoss.
Heroee Ike Grant, and She. mar, and
Mead, and Farragut, and Lee. and
johnson, declare that the war is ended.
I know ,hut'heroea like Sumner. and
Stevens, ard Doug'as, and Downing,
deuy the fact, hut I prefer TO take tho
testimony Of those who personally par.
tic;patet in it. daughter col ap.
plause.)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

S. s. Cox, in his recent. speech at
the Washington vcto-ratification meet.
ing, thus terse'y stated the present po-
htical ISSUES: "The conflict now is be-
tween bureaucracy and Democracy; I've.
tween the rpup and ,he executive; be-
tween State existence and State des :.
truc,ion; between Constitution and IN.
'rchy: hetwee" liberty ordered by law
and liberty disorle.ea l.y Radicaism;
between Upon and Disunion: between
perpetual peace end incessant agita.
ton"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09
NEW OREGON HOW ARD COUNTY, IOWA, MARCH g. 1856

cate.
Resolved, That We Recommend that
the average pay per mouth &c teachers
be as follows: grade No. 1, $45 No. 9,
1885, No. 3, S25, 30. 4, $50, and Nc.
5, $l5.
Resolved, Fiat the several Boards
Of directors be requested TO instruct the
Teachers of the respective districts,
that the text hooks recommended by the
superintendent Of pubic instruction are
the only books to he used or tolerated
IN our district schools.
Resolved, That the Superintendent
OF Public instruction is hereby reques-
ted to recommend change in the fol-
lowing ,exs books, viz. Graumars
Gould Browns or Bullion's instead #
Pinneo's; Botany, Woods instead oi
Cray's; Chemistry, SiHilnau instead Of
Wells, because wo believe them to lie
text books of more merit possessing
as they do lIighe r standard Of scholar
~ attainment. We further favor, fur
simiI"r reasons, his recommending an
entire change in our series Of School
Readers,
Resolved, That We favor the sub
directors Of each suh-district requiring
all pupils seeking admission into our
public schools, as .cnna;rion precedent
thereto being furnished with proper
and suitable text books.
Resolved, That vocal music bo rec
omnend as branch to be taught in
all our public schools.
| Resolved, That ws recommend all
our teachers to subscribe to some edu
sa.ional journal,
Resolved that the pub|ishsrs of the
Plain Dealer be requested to pubIsl
the proceedings Of this convention.
w. r. MEAD, J. l.. F,srER,
Secretary, Chairnan
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

A VERY good substitute for rice
may be hnd by every farmer who has
Il wheat-6cld. First wash the wheat,
carefully picking cut slI foreign MAJ
ter, or impaired ker nels; then cover il
with tepii water, and let it stand Gve
houres then pour iato hot water, ard bod
FIVE hours: dress with sauce Of sugar
nndbutter, or sugar and cream. It
can also be used f,r grildle cakes the
same as rice, aud is by many considered
preferable
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09
New Oregon Pain Dealer

s,rsas,.A every rhdAy At the P1s'n Deaiefp,,m"s
-ssns Ma ssres*, New Oregon. hc""TdoeS"'S' 'o""
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09
Meeting of Teachers, Sub
Directors a d friends Of
Educate on.

Pursuant to notice given: the friends
Of educ1.ion together with numbers Of
sub-directors aad teachers, met IL
Clcmmer's hall in New Oregon Feby
24>1S66.
On motion Of r. W. Les Esq. Cn]
J. L. Foster was elected as president,
and Oh motion Of T. P. Davies, W. Z
Mead was chosen as secretary. The
calltor the meeting having been read,
rcrtincnt itmorks were made upon its
objects and the mode and manner 1t
,leir accomplishment by T. W. Ice
and others.
On motion OF James Greetilcaf the
clair appointed IL committee Of three
consisting Of james Greenleaf I. w.
Lee and C. +. Breckenridge to report
resolutions to this meeting. After q
short abseree ,l.e committee reported a
set Of resolutions which On motion Of
Judge Berry were received and the
committee discharged.
| On motion of II 2. Davies tho reso.
lutions were taken up and considered
ser;ut;w. Whe eupon the report was
taken Up and adopted subs; s;ant'ally as
reported from the committee.
Preamble aud Resolutions.
WHEREAS, The prosperity ane in
; telligence of our people depend in q
great measure upon the efficiency ofou'
Comm on Schools,
Therefore, Be it resolved, That wt
recommend to the people Of Howard
county, and especially to the patrons
of It's public schools, that they Wis.,.
their several schools and rse their in
fucnce to encourage teachers aud enlls
pupils in the work of elevating the cd
, ucational interest ofour schools to
e higher and better standard,
> Resolved, That we deem freauen
change of teachers detrimental to tn
. best interest Of our schools, therefor
p we recommend their continuance i
o tho same school 80 long as their sery
h ces are profitable.
t Resolved. that ten months sehot
u should be sustained in evey sub-dl'
tr;ct every year.
Resolved, that our county board {
supervisors should be petitinnea b
School Boards and all others taking a
interest IN the welfare Of our school
. to appropriate sufficient compens;
NJ ton to the county superintendent
:, . justify hin in visiting every schpol
b. the county twice during each year.
=, Resolved, that if the people come u
% to tLeir privilege under our rrcse'
20 school law, ali the substantial advant
20 70 yes of high school are within the reae
ID Of every sub-di strict IN the state.
z Resolved, thatif our several scho
i. boards will do their duty as school of
IN IN GERS, progress is sure,
Of Resolved, that the boards Of direc
y ors of the several district townships
" requested to grade the pay ofTeache
&c tee grsd9 # their certi
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

TREATMENT OF the AcED.-A
little thoughtfull attention how happy
it makes the old. They have ou,liyed
most Of the friends If their early
youth. How lonely their heursl Of.
ten their partners in life have long
filed graves; often their children they
have followed to the tomb. They stand
solitary. bending on their st"f, wuit-
ing till tho same Call shall reach them
How often they must think Of abr
sent, lamentsd faces; # the love which
chelshes them, and the tears Of sy,npa.
thy that fell With thsirs. nor 81 gonet
Why shoald not the young cling
around and comfort them, cheering
their gloom with songs and happy
smiles?
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

~ Being 2 500 acres in Chickasaw and
l 2ao .ores IN Howard county. Iowa which
Will be sold for cash or part ON credit
These lands arc mostly In large tracts
and we'll adapted for either stoek or gyain
arms For terms,
Applyto GEO. ". JONES, Dubuque, Iowa
W.R. MEAD. Now Oregon.
!:rs9 g. 80. SCOTT .EcGregos,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

VI1HE GROTESTEEN PIANO FORTE
Il still retains its precedence and great
popularity, and after undergoing gradual i'm
provements for aperiod of thirty years, ,s
now pronounced by the musical world to
be unsurpassed and even unequaled in rich.
ness, voluuc and purity of tone, durability.
and cheapness. Our rnex scale, French ac-
tions. harp pedal iron frame, over-strung
bass, seven octave, rosewood pianos we are
selling cheaper by from S 100 to 5000 than
the same style and finish are sold by any
other first class makers in the country
Dealers and all in want Of good pianos are
invited to send for our Descriptive Catalogue,
which contains photographs of our differen
styles, together with prices No one should
purchase piano without seeing this Cata.
logue. Medals almost without number
have been awarded to the Groveste cen Piano
and at the Celebrated WorlGs Far, though
put in competition with others from all part
of Eu'eFs and the U. S. it took the hrghe, i
ws1d. Established 1851
He'ntesn Co.,
q IokDMAYNEW YORK
(ven37yl.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09
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less than inviting Mr.. Johnson 70 re-
sign in favor of Stevens. H. mus, 81,
|'w Congress to do Just as j. phases,
and must be careful to 80 WELD the
patronage Ct the government that it
will not interfere with the designs Of
the Radicals. lie can make speeches
ifhe likes, but he must not try and im-
press his private views upon the legs
Iasion Of the country!
The ccolness Of the nhoye gets dom
to the temperature Of the frosty Cauca.
sus; bnt there il "a zero still more pro.
tnupG N the cool rfrontery Of the Weed
ard Raymond clique who are hesiegns
President Johnson for the offices. the
New-Ynrk Custom II use, etc, as the
price of their lAgyioy ahuut six mouths
NJ year behind Thaa. Stevens, Ben
Wade and Wcndall Phillips, the true
leaders # the Repuh!ican party, whom
they must and inevitably will follow
| Far be it from us to doubt the political
virtue and the perfect patriotis,n Of
these gentlemen, who stand with open
mouths and plat,ers right side up. But
if they wish TO convincs the psblc that
their repntancs for past fana'icism is
sincere they will do we'll not to keep
such a sharp eye out far porrilge-rains
As for President johnson he can on
ly choose between using his patronage
for the Radica:. or against thea Not
to use j. agains: them is to use it for
them: for they happen to be III posses
lion.-~Ine World.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-03-09

Lycureus asks What material makes
the best comforter. We don't know,
being inexperienced in such matters,
but refer you to the report Of county
fair, which Put it in this way:
"Best bed comforter -Miss Mary A.
Smith" s...
Aose interested in the interrogatory
oe Lycurgus should address the young
lady at once. -----
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What quadrupeds are admitted to balls, operas, and
dinner parties: Kids
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FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATEs-The Paris journal
des Detats, of December 25, says: The facts made
public in this correspondence [between Gen Weitzel
and Gen. heja and Capt. Clouetl are not of very
great Importance by themselves but they will apDear
of grave nature if they are considered as an indiea
ton OF the feeling on both sides of the frontier 1t is
evident that Gen. Wezel and the troops under his
command cannot be more badly disposed toward the
Mexican empire and the French occupation, and that
our people side by just reciprocity are at the
end Of their patience" Il have great difficulty" is
the report of Lieut. La BedolI6re, 'n restraining nv
men, and preventing them from firing upon the 4me-
rican tank have given orders not to fire in any case
and this order has been obeyed." VIII our officers
always have sufficient control of their men to keen
them in check? Discipline is powerful, doubtless; but
IS impossible to sometimes orcsoe irresistible causes
OF really legitimate ndignation and if despite the or
der and precautions of their superiors serious colG
s;on should take place the frontier would it be easv
to calculate It's orssqueHce,? The situation evidently
is not without peril; and if the Mexican insurgents
alone give US SO much to do that it NAV REQUIRE an
occupation of at least ten years to subdue thenl-as
the Courier des Etats Uns stated in an article which
we republished few days snce-what should we do If
we had war more or less direct with the States of
the American Union, which, doubtless, we could wage
with glory to ourselves but in which We have no inter
est to engage ourselves?
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north have not met northern man VINO was not
satisfied with Worth for governor as g Oa5oa in.a-
Mr. Worth, of quaker family, had always 5es5 .1
principle opposed to slavery. He was one OF three i'
the State legislature who opposed and voted agaths.
calling the convention to pass the ordnance OF s-cs
sion. He refused an election to the 9lfsnion irse4
lie opposed secession as far as he could.
The people here Loyalty sustained their aad eapse.
When it fell think they honestly aud IN good ialth
gave it up and accepted the result. 1t wounds their
pride deeply that at the north they are considered III
capable of good faith Nor do wonder at 1t, nor am
without sympathy for them. ! would trust them
hundred times over to sit in congress and legsate for
our whole country before would such men as
and men of that stripe, who would have assassi-
mated our country as Booth did Mr. Lincoln II they
could, instead of meeting US in fair and manly fight
as these men did, These are the victims OF IL
political heresy in which they had been educated hy
such men as r. They have given il up. They
were true to bad cause believe they will be so to
a good one
In case you feel bound to read thus far
accept my apology for such unntended intrusion on
your time and patience. II you thiuk thus
would have any interest to any else, of course
don't who sees it, think it is the truth, aud
needs to be told. Very respectfully,
II. C. LAWRENCE,
B'yt Major A. O. NJ, u. S. 4.
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IMPORTANT TREASURY CIRCULAR-The commissions
er OF internal revenue has issnedan important circular
respecting the cancelling of revenue stamps from
which we make up the following summary:
After referring to the different sections of the stamn
act Of June so, 1854 he decides that an6er the now
er thus conferred authority has been given to imprint
the initials and date upon the stamps in ink instea9
OF writing them The imprint must be distinct and
le9lbte II proprietary stamps cannot be affixed to
the boxes, bottles or packages that in opening the
same, or in using the contents thereof they shall and
must be unayoidably and effectuay DESTROYED They
should be cancelled in the ordinary manner by writing
or imprinting thereon the initials and date Cancel
Iaton by writing mprinting the initials and date in
INK whereby the stamp is made to correspond in these
particulars with the instrument to which it is affixed
not only the legal but also the most effectual meth
od against fraud and must be adopted except in the
case OF proprietary articles where it IS otherwise sDe
cially provided.
Frequent reports have reached this Office showing
lhat the law upon this subject is very often discarded
In some instances stamps used without being obt
Grated or destroyed in any manner whatever In
others cross simply, generally with ink, but some
tlmes even pencil Is used, or hole is punched
through the stamps. These and similar methods of
cancellation afford little no protection against the
use OF stamps second time. Great frauds NAV be
and as Investigation shows have been practiced upon
the public revenue in this manner Collectors assess
ors and inspectors and all other officers of this bu
reau are therefore instructed to give this subject their
special attention. to bring to the notice of persons
using stamps and to require strict conformity tp the
law. If persons after having been fully notified Of
the requirements Of the statute respecting the cancel
lation of stamps and of their liabilities for noncom
plance herewith wfuliy persist in their fraudulent
use, without efectualy caneeating and oblteratiDp
them in the manner required by law legal proceedings
should be instituted for the recovery Of the prescribed
penalties
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GES. JOHNSTON AND GEN SHERMAN-Thc Wash
ington correspondent of the Newark American writes
as follows
Our new year came in with snow mud slush, and
rain. made but few calls and among the few made
was included Geo Thos Ewing / found at his house
the old familiar face Of Thos Ewing the father. l
was pleased to him. at the age of seventy-six,
looking so hale and hearty. That old, most logical
face, looking we and so like that vigorous coun-
tenance We have long known aud admired, was most
refreshing, and repaid for miles walk through
slush and mad. He told me that, yesterday re-
ceived good letter from Gen. Sherman. He had
just been making tour of inspection to the south
He states that all who fought feel conquered and ac
cep the situation, but the skulkers who avoided dan
ger have become maraudeIs and brgands, and band
themselves together for mischief and disturbing the
peace of the country" On the steamboat Gen. j. E.
Johnston was fellow passenger and he was cordially
aborng to support the government and restore order
to the distracted south A euchre party was made up
of which they were members, and in arranging for
partners, Johnston said "Sherman I have been op-
posing you fer four years, and have been beaten all
the time, ard have got tired Of IT.; hereafter shall
work and play on your side."
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IMPORTER AND DEALER IN EVERY DEsCRIP-
TI0N OF AMERICAN AND ENGLISH,
LIGHT AND HEAVY CANVASS,
French and English Buntings, ETC., Etc

DAYS strict attention to making in a superior man
n ner, all sorts of FANCY BOAT and YACHT SAILS;
also every description of Wood and Iron Frame AVN
ings for Stores, Galleries, Offices, Steamboats,, ETC., at
moderate prices.
Every description of Camp Furniture such Portable
Camp Cots Chairs, Stools etc. always on hand in any
quantity Also every description Of American Foreign
and Fancy Flags Steamboats, and Ships Bsfgees Jack
Pennants etc. on hand, and made to order.
Fall Ropes, Sings, etc. spheed and furnished at
moments notice; Blocks of every description strapped
Trunks neatly covered.
n B.-Particular attention paid to getting up, in
superior style and finish, all sorts of Plain Fancy
Embroidered Silk Flags or Banners for Military other
Companies and also the Manufacturing Of Circus Tents
having had much experience IN thar line
A articles ofCaarass will )e warranted pEoof against
rat oT mlldsv. oIs y
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II = II y II F-7VW
B'yt Major, A. Q. NJ, U. S. A.

INTERESTING LETTER TO TIE EsDEST.-The follow
ing interesting letter to the president is from Col.
Shafner who has been making tour south:
had no political consideration to move me in the
formation of conclusions to warp my judgment either
for against the people, my sole object being real
ise the condition of things that my pen might be guided
in after years. should cotinue my history of America
beyond the epoch embraced in the heretofore Published
volumes
l Travelled by railway, coach, wagon, on horse, and
occasionally foot and during my stay the different
places along the route mingled with the people whitG
and colored of every grade OF society, and did not
spare any pains to get their views in regard to She
future Of the SOUTH and their individual aspirations
over most of the cvised world with attentive and
watchtul eyes ever searching for knowledge, felt
prepared and qualified by experience to refrain from
forming hasty conclusions respecting the southern
States, recently emerged from the passions Of
Besides my experience traveller through many
foreign countries, had gone through foreign and
traversed regions invaded by large armies, and
exceedingly anxious to with my eyes the resus
of civil war in my own country, waged by my
people, many of whom, too, were my kin.
The report of Leut.-Gen. Grant gives vety correct
account of affairs as | observed them il the regions
traVersed by me, end nothing gave satisfaction
than his remarks Upon the conduct of the subordnatcz
of the freedmen's bureau, who are perhaps the
responsible for the disturbances and conteHton5 be-
tween the white and colored people in the south.
never heard of any complaint against the military
throughout the whole of my journey but nearly every
where learned that the agents of the frcedmenz
bureau had been more energetic to disturb the peace
of society than to promote the welfare Of the pgor
wandering colored people.
The colored people had been Informed by some Of
those agents that after the first of january tho lands
belonging to the whites, who had been Shareholders
to be divided among the colored people that after
that date the bottom rail to be outop and after
Christmas the Union railroads carry all colored
people free of expense. These representations weru
confidently believed by the coored people, and in this
Kramer they have been deluded and cntited from u-
lustry to idleness. ! saw many thousands tented by
the roadside, many living under shelters made with
oouShs OF trees, and many had other covering tha
.ae canopy of heaven. saw many hardy men wan
lering about, with bundle and stick, and when asked
whittier they were travelling received an answer that
Hey were searching for rich lands in other words
icy were prospecting ere the day Of general division
At night they quartercd with some coored persons,
md it does not require much guessing to determine
rom whence they drew their rarons.
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Co9L PAssENGEE.-0n recent trip Of one Of
he Illinois river packets, light draught one the pas
$engers were startled BY the cry Of man over
voaIa 1le steamer was stopped, and preparations
made to save him, when the sound of his voice was
heard, ezeaiming, !" Go ahead with your old steam,
boat I'll sak behind you"