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Year: 1863

racer And if the attempt shall prove
successful who but the radicals will be held
responsible for the evils that must follow 7


All past experience has proven that the
intermingliug and amalgamation ofth eau
eassisn and inferior colored races does not
elevate the inferior but degenerates the
superior races. All are brought upon a
level, ultimately, it is true, but that level
is inVari ably far below the standard which
the people of America or the people
of any other great nation occupy With
these facts before the intelligent people of
the North is it TO be wondered at that there
is a growing apathy, and distrust on their
part in relation to the party in power and
its ally the so-called Union party. The
people in the loyal States will assuredly
condemn this radical party at tie ballot
box as they lately condemned radicalism
and secession in the Kentucky election
The intelligent MISSES will continue to
fight the rebellion with bullets and radical
ism with ballots until triumph is achieved
over beth,
Year: 1863




The Republican papers on this coast are
taking much comfort from the result of the
recent election in Kentucky, and they en-
deavor to create the impression that the
successful candidates held views synony-
nous with the Republican or Union party.
Nothing is farther from the truth. The
Union platform oc Kentucky, which all
the candidates fully endorsed is in senti-
ment nearly identical with the Democratic
platform adopted at the Vancouver Con-
vention in this Territory, but is more ex-
plicit. 1t asserts that "our institutions
ar e assailed by an armed rebellion on one
side, which can only be met by the sword,
and on the other by unconstitutional acts
of Congress, and startling usurpations of
power by the Executive, which we have
seen by experiment can be corrected by
the ballot-box." And again, THAT Ken
lucky is loyal to the government of the
United States of America, and is deter
mined to maintain that loyalty against
both domestic and foreign foes" The
ther declares, THAT there is a manifest
difference between any administration of
the government and the government itself;
and enters its "solemn protest against the
proclamation of the President, by which
be assumes to emancipate all slaves within
certain states, holding the same to be un-
wise, unconstitutional and void;" and in
another resolution it declines to accept the
Presidents proposition for compensated
emancipation, as contained in his procla-
nation of 10th of May 1862" After
condemning the Suspension of the writ of
hGbeaS corpus in States where rebellion
does not exist ETC., it says: Kentucky
will adhere to the Constitution and the
Union, as the best, it may be the last, hope
of popular freedom" And finally, it
"hails with pleasurable hope the recent
manifestations of conservative sentiment
among the people of the non-slaveholding
states in their elections, and regards the
same as the earnest of a good purpose on
their part to cooperate with all other 10y
al citizens-give security to the rights of
every section, and maintain the Union and
the constitution as they we're ordained by
the founders of the Republic"


Now can it be supposed that men en-
dorsing the above views will cooperate
with the Abolition party of the North !?
By no means. They will ally themselves
with the conservative Democratic party of
the States and vote with the conservative
Democrats in Congress. The men elected
in Kentucky are War Democrats and if
Republican papers can find any consolA-
ton in such triumphs they are welcome
to it, The ticket has been elected by from
thirty to fifty thousand majority. We Can
hail with pleasure such Union triumphs.
Year: 1863

SUPPLIES FOR BoIsE.-A gentleman
Just in from Roise says that with the i'm
mense transportation now going on to Boise,
it is doubtful whether there will be any
surplus Of goods got into the mining re-
gions Of that country this season; and it is
more than probable that very high prices
will rule there before next spring on ac-
count of the scarcity of many articles in
the provision line.
Year: 1863

SMALL EMIGRATIoN.-Late advices from
the plains say that the emigration to Wash
ington and Oregon this season will be
small. Letters from Boise inform US that
much the larger portion of the emigration
has gone to the Beaver Head country. The
emigration to California is also said to be
large.
Year: 1863

ITEM-We notice that our Dalles and
Lewiston contemporaries are in the habit of
noting the arrival and departure of all the
pack trains and teams that go in and out of
their respective towns. If they will station
local reporter in our city we will insure
them an average of ten to twenty items of
this kind every day.
Year: 1863

not spell their own names. O slavery. how
many sins must be laid at thy charge. These
people born and educated in the State of
Maine in few generations, il not The first.
would become valuable and respectable mem
hers OF society The negroes here ttlat inieri-
ar race) are by far the most respectable and
intelligent"


MY letter is already too long or would
give you longer account of these wretched
people - American citizens. Time lorbids
but more anon. CAT-uAycR.
Year: 1863

The following account of the arrange
ments for the issue of the new postage
currency appears in TuoMPsoN's Bank
Note Reporter:


The public are not generally aware that
the Treasury Department is making extern
sive preparations not only for the engraving
and printing of the new issues of postal
currency and Treasury notes, but that the
ink and paper will also be manufactured
in the Treasury building at Washington.
The postal currency is already print
ed, and will be issued as soon as there
is demand for it by the withdrawal
of the old issue. The new frac-
tional currency will be of the same
denominations as the old, but instead
of being of different sizes, they will all be
of the dimensions of the present ten
cent postal. They are engraved in the
highest style of art, and the colors which
are the distinguishing marks of the differ
erent values, are Of such a chemical COM
Year: 1863

A s ERMoS ro THE Youse.-The oberlin NesOs
breaches the following sermon to young men,
brief pointed and of extensive application. We
like it and copy it:


EAsILY DoNE.-Yes very easy-this falling
into rowdyish ways. We know a half-dozen
young men here--no; large boys who are grow
ing into the rowdy faster than they think. It's
easy to pull the bell rope as yop come out of the
chapel; its,easy to whisper and disturb meet
ing; it's easy 10 unhipge gate by night; easy
to loaf about the streets of an evening, smoking
and singing-easy TO do thousand such things
aud-rowdyish too. You may STOOL the old
folks" young men-apd you do some Of YOU
but can you afford to lose your otVn good opinion
Of yourself and play the rowdy away from home,
even in moderate way ass ffi bus 4. IN
Year: 1863

Fun AT HoxE.--Don't be afraid Of littlu
fun at home, good people! Don't shut your
house lest the sun should fade your carpets,
and your hearts lest a hearty laugh shake
down some Of the musty old cobwebs there
If you want to ruin your sons, lc. them think
that all nirth and social enjoyment must be
lief, on the threshold without. when they
come at night. When once a home is re- s.
garded as only place to eat and drink ard
sleep in, the work is begun that ends III
gambling houses and reckless degradation.
Young people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere; it they do not find it at their
own hearth stones it will be sought at ether
and less profitable places. Therefore let the
fire burn brightly at night, and make tho
homestead delightful with all those little arts
that parents SO perfectly understand. Don't
.repress tho buoyant spirit of your children;
hall an hour of merrimcnt round the lamp and
freight OF home bots out the remembrance
OF many care and annoyance during tho
day, and the best safeguard they can take
with them into the world is the influence Of q
bright little domestic sanctum.
Year: 1863

ITEMS For SoLDlEgs.-Send your soldiers
little parcel OF cayenne pepper and another
OF cloves. The Government ratonS include no
aromatics, and no condiments but salt and
the moderate use of these tends to prevent
scurvy, and to keep the bowels in order
Add also little paper Of larkspur seed. -
Spirits or boiling water in which they have
been soaked will ctfectuay destroy lice
The whole may 60 in letter under ono
postage stamp.


Let the recruit sec that his rule of pack
ing be not how much he can get in his knap.
sack, but how little. Friends will press
many things upon you which a days march
will prove burden. Take with You those
articles which you cannot do without Gen.
Mansfield went through the Mexican war
with three hickory shirts and his blankets
An ounce becomes a pound towards he
end Of a days march


corns-wear seamless wooen socks and easy
shoes. When you halt, lie down. When
you camp, eat and go right to sleep. A lit
lie pepper in your mouth will prevent you
falling asleep on your post. A little pepper
IN stagnant water will prevent bowel com
plaint.


Don't eat, when on the march, all your
rations at onco. Carry small vial Of bran
dy, but don't use it except when absolutely
necessary. When wounded, it may preserve
your life; therefore, save it for an cmergen-.
cy.


When going into action, don't think you
are q coward because you treinble. The
proof OF courage is that, Notwithstanding
you know and feel the danger, yet you face
it.


Don't grunlhle, but ,nnke the best of eve.
rything. BE cheerful under difficulties.
Above all, be spiritually prepared for life or
death.
Year: 1863

Tar Fools NOT ALL DEAD.-Iti is not enough
for Barnum to banboozle the world with his
Lilliputs, butthe press Of the country is now
engaged in the same piece of nonsense.
Every movement and symptom regarding
Tom Thumb and Miss Layinia Warren are
as minutely described as if they were Of some
royal family and in extremis. The latest is
the announcement touching their rooms at
the Metropolitan, where they, are to hold
forth after the nuptials arc performed. Won
der if these descriptions Of the progress and
condition of affairs are to continue right
along with all the minuteness that has attend
&c them thus fars II so, it will DO very in.
teresting- ry.-Bufalo Exprss.
Year: 1863

The LATE DR. BnEcHgR. Tho late Dr..
Lyman Becchcr was very absent minded
man, IN personal matters. He once estima.
ted that. he travelled hundred miles wear
looking for his hat On certain occasion
he asked his son, Henry Ward, for a..pencil !;
and being requested to feel in his own pock-
cts, the old gentleman drew out fivc pencils
which nc had borrowed and forgotten to re-
turn Exchange.


We were told in Cincinnati Of an Instance
Of this kind which occurred when the Doctor
resided at Walnut Hills, about three miles
from the city. In going to the city one day.
he rode in his buggy, hitching his horse to 4
customary post near the residence of friend.
In the evening he returnd home, and soon
retired to bed. The next morning having
occasion again to use his horse, he went to
the stable when he found il gone. Startled
by this discovery, he at once raised an alarm,
snpposing that Of course his horse was stolen.
Going to the city to notify his friends thore
OF his loss, he was astonshed to find his
horse still standing at the post where no had
hitched him the day before, lie then re-
nicmbcred that instead of going for his bug
gy the night previous to ride home, he had
travelled the entire distance or, foot, and left
his favorite animal to digest post hay
7oledo Blade.
Year: 1863

tonight; also railroad communication As much public
demonstration was made over these occurrences as
though new species Of civilization had been created


Everything is now quiet here. Business is being re-
sumed, some Of the stores beng open with what little
they have left for sale.


The weather is threatening more rain.


hear our people are capturing much property on
count Of the inability OF the rebels get Of the
mud-such as wagons, caissons, and few guns.
Year: 1863

PAY YouR LITTLE DERrS While there
is plenty Of money aaoat, there is never
thcless great reluctance on the part OF
many honest people to part with what they
have, even b pay their just debts. But in
unsettled times like the present. every man
ought to keep his affairs snug his business
well arranged /; his matters all in ship Do
so that nc may bc ready for what is to
come.


fyou have small account at ,hs store,
pay it at once. 1t grows every week and
you had better pay rs you 60. If we owe
the doctor or butcher. pay him Immediately.
Yea, we would 60 as far as to advise you
to pay for your newspaper If you are in
debt for that. Your mind will be at ease.
you will get more good Of it, and the prin.
ter will be able to meet his engagements.
And then your minister: Do you owe him
anything but love? See TO it, he gets little
enough at any time, and it is sin and
shame to hs backward in paying him his
duo.
Year: 1863

Bedford township, as candidate for Poor Director,
subject to the decision Of The Democratic County
Convention.


We are authorized TO announce David Silver, of
Bedford township, candidate for Poor Director,
subject to the decIsion of the Democratic County
Convention.


We are authorized to announce the name Of Ja-
cob d. Fetter. Of Bedford township, as a candidate
for the office of Poor Director, subect TO the decs-
sion Of the Democratic County Convection.
Year: 1863

HoNE TYRANTs.-For his rule over his
family, and his conduct to his wife and chill
dren, subjects over whom his power is mon
archial, any one who watches the world
must think with trembling of the account
which many a man viii have to render. Fur
in our society there is no law to control the
king of the freside. He is master of proper
ty, happiness, life almost He is free to
punish, to make happy or unhappy, to ruin
or to fortune. He may kill wife gradually,
and be no more questioned than the grand
seignoir who browns a slave atmidnght. lie
may make slaves and hypocrites of his chill
dren, or friends and freemen or drive them
into revolt and enmity against the natural
law of love. 1 have heard politicians and
coffee-hou wiseacres talking over the news
papers, and railing over the tyranny of the
Emperor, and wondered how these, who are
monarchs too in their way, govern their own
domains at home, where each man rules alb.
solute. When the annals of each little reign
are shown the Supreme Master under whom
we hold sovereignty, histories will be laid
bare of household tyrants crdel as Amurath,
savage as Nero, and reckless and dissolute
as Charles ThdckerQy.
Year: 1863

The VALUE OF DIscIPLINE.-In the battle
of Fredericksburg, Gen. Sykes Second Bri-
gade (regulars), then under command Of
Major Andrews, was ordered to take par
ticular position at midnight, preceding the
terrible battle, and to hold it at all hazards.
1t crossed the river, arrived at the point, and
the whole command were ordered to lie upon
the ground. AT daybreak the cause of this
last order became apparent. The brigade
was within eighty yards of a stone wall, be-
hind which were stationed. the rebel sharp
shooters, and not far behind them thirty-six
rebel cannon, entirely commanding the po-
sition thus occupied by our troops if they
stood up. They were protected lying down.
by ridge Immediately in their 'front.' hardly
higher than that thrown up by deep wagon
rut. As long as they laid perfectly still it
was, however. sufficient cover for them
Thus the brigade held the position for twen-
ty-four hours. not firing gun, but suffering
to the extent of one tenth of the whole num-
her killed and wounded by the rebel sharp
shooters, who picked off every one that raised
his person but high enough to permit him
even to light his pipe. The discipline and
gallantry thus shown BY this brigade are
well nigh unexampled in the history of mod
ern warfare.
Year: 1863

THERE are two thousand eight hundred
streets in London which, if they were placed
in a straight line, would extend three thou
sand miles, or twice the distance between
Calais and Constantinople. If person
should undertake to walk through all these
streets, and should 60 ten miles day each
working day, it would require a whole year,
and meanwhile new city with from sixty to
seventy thousand inhabitants would be
built
Year: 1863

There lived IN Attercliffe. near Sheffield
about the year l760, matchmaker named
Huntsman. He was very much dissatisfied
with the quality of steel of which watch
springs were made in his day, and he set
himself to the task Of thinking out the cause
Of inferiority. Mr.. H. consequently inferred
that the imperfection of such springs as came
in his way were refera3le to the fact Of the
irregular conversion or sterilization of the
metal Of their manufacture. IF, = thought
he, q can melt piece of steel cud cast it
into an ingot, the composition of the latter
should be regular and homogeneous. He
tried, and succeeded. The fame of Hunts
mans steel became widely spread, but the
discoverer took care not to designate it by the
name of cast steel, under which it is now fa-
miliarly known. This was his secret


About the year ITO large manufacture
of this peculiar steel was established at At
tercliffe. The process was wrapped in secre-
sy by every means which the inventor could
command None but workmen of credit and
character were engaged, and they were for.
hidden to disclose the secret Of the manufac-
tory by string gent form of oath. At length
Huntsman's secret was stolen in the follow
ing manner:


One mid winter night, as the tall chimney
of the Attercliffe Steel Works belched forth
its smoke, giving promise of roaring fire
within, traveller to whom the desire of pla-
cling himself near roaring fire might seem a
reasonable longing, knocked at the outer door
of Mr.. Huntsman's factory. 1t was bitter
cold night; the snow fell fast, and the wind
howled across the moor nothing. then, could
seem more natural than that the tired way
farcr should seek warm corner where he
might lay his head. He knocked and the
door was opened. A workman presented
himself, whom the wayfarer addressed, hum
bly, begging admission.


No admittance here, except on business"
The reader may well fancy how this intima-
tion fell upon the tired traveller $ ear on such
an inclement night. But the workman scan
ming the traveller over, and discovering moth
ing suspicious about him, granted the request
and let him in.


Feigning to be completely worn out with
cold and fatigue, the wayfarer sank upon the
floor of the comfortable factory, and soon ap-
peared to have gone to sleep. To go to sleep,
however, was far from his intention. The
traveller closed his eyes, all but two little
chinks. Through these two little chinks he
saw all that he cared to see He saw work
men cut bars of steel into little bits, then
place them in crucibles, and with enormous
tongs pour their liquid into a mould. Mr..
Huntsman's factory had nothing to, disclose.
This was the secret of cast steel.
Year: 1863

The ExcHAFGE OF PRIsoNERs.--If
the story contained in the New York
Herald, told by gentleman who lately
went to City Point in the flag of truce
boat is true. it is difficult TO see for what
good reason the exchange of prisoners IS
not resumed. 1t is stated that he met
commissioner Ould, who assured hIm that
the confederates were ready to exchange
man for man as soon as our government
would consent. As we now hold twice as
many prisoners as the rebels there will be
enough left in our hands, after all our
white soldiers are saved from starvation.
to answer all purposes of retaliation in
case of ill treatment Of our negro soldiers
or persistent refusal to exchange them.


There are contradictory reports, how
ever, and it is difficult TO believe that our
government would refuse, if the above
were true, to relieve our starving soldiers,
as it could be done, it would seem, under
the above circumstances without prejudice
to the right which the negroes in the Uni
ted States service, have to its protection.
Year: 1863

A Crash.-Last evening two canal boats
attempted to pass under the Jefferson street
bridge, difficult and dangerous feat, as the
place is narrow, and the water runs qnite
rapidly. The boats got fast and il was with
great difficulty that they could be separated
The frame-work protection to the bridge was
crushed and broken away, and we learn that
the boats were somewhat injured.
Year: 1863

A careless youth brought the display of fire
works at Worcester, on the night Of the Fourth,
to rather abrupt termination, by throwing a
lighted bunch Of fire crackers into the box con-
tanning tho pyrotechnlcs. One or two men
were injured In the promiscuous hzzle which
followed o"
Year: 1863

NoRrHFrELD.--G. NJ Fisk was returned
representative by one majority only. 1t ia
said his right to seat will be contested, on
account Of Illegal votes. There is certainly
remarkable difference between the number Of
votes cast in Mortified, and the number Of
persons enrolled for the draft. However, in
a town which furnishes 80 many oopperhesds,
it is reasonable to suppose that many are
more anxious to vote against the government
than 10 fight for it. So much the worse for
the credit Of the town
Year: 1863

As State'Printer, we have completed the public
laws with the index and shall complete the journals
during the present week. The public laws of the
regular and adjourned sessions make 136pages, and
the journals of the two Houses for the two sessions
will make about 900 pages. The private laws are
still to be printed, with go ordinances of the Con-
Tention which the Legislature directed to be print
ed with the public and private laws. These will
swell the volume to at least 400 pages and it may
reach $50 or 500 We shall execute this remaining
work as rapidly as possible, but we have been re-
tarded by the difficulty Of procuring hands, and the
sickness of some engaged. on the public work.
There are more printers in the army than, perhaps,
any other vocation in proportion to their numbers
and our cotemporaries of the press will bear witness
that 1t is no easy matter to procure suitable hands.


Meanwhile, as it is important that the various
Counties should have copy of the public laws at
the earliest practicable moment, and as We have
completed them, we have been directed by the Gov
ernor and Secretary of State to send copy by mail
to each of the County Court Clerks. This we will
do at once. The County officers, members of the
bar, and others, will in this way have access to the
laws at as early period as practicable after they
have been printed, during the Spring Courts now
being held. The public and private laws in one
volume, the journals Of the two Houses, and the
public documents for members of the Legislature,
will be sent out soon as they are ready, which
will be some time during the month of Mpy, or
about the 1st OF June