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Year: 1863

The aged and the faithful


They are passing TO their home;
Llfe's waning twilight darkens fast.
Its glorious day has flown
SIN pescefully and meekly,


They linger here to show
The angel foot t-prints shining Jet
Upon our path of woe,
To sing Of grace and sins forgiven
E'sn at the very gates Of Heaven.
Like green and mantling ivy


Ger an ancient ruin flung.
Is the holy faith so beautiful,


That keeps the spirit young.
The bright fresh moss Is wreathiag
Ger the gravestones old chill,
And the fair flowers look up lovingly
In the church yard on the bill.
Bat better than these blessed things
The radiant hope religion brings.
The armchair by the iireside,
seem to see it now
And the gray locks smothed so carefully,
Across the placid brow.
The calm blue eyes, the basy hands,
The ever cheerful smile,
The oft-told tale Of other times
The long hours to beguile
wish were a child as then,
To list n Sc stories Ger again.
Yonng voices ring out gaily;
Young steps are light and free
But the trembling footsteps of old age
Seem dearer far to me.
never hear the voice that faters,
Or look on 4 care-Norn face,
But think how near the pilgrim draws
To his blest resting place
And think how glorious heaven must be
To those whove lived so righteoasly.
Deal kindly with the aged,


The faithful and the true,
As they, through years Of helplessness.
Have kindly cared for you.
Bear gently all their failings.
For clear aad bright as thine.
Was once the mind whose light is dimmed-
The scathei end time worn shrine
Think what may ye. be dde to thee,
And deal with them. thus reyerently.
Year: 1863

A sHREwD old gentleman once said
to his daughter, ''Be sure, my dear, that
you never poor man; but remember the
poorest man In the world is the one that
has money and nothing else." There
is much truth in this, and we recon-
mend it to the ladies'.
Year: 1863

REMAINS OF EXTINCT SPECIEs.-The
fossil bones of pigmy species of ele-
plant have been found in the caves of
Malta, and described by Captain Spratt
of the British Navy. This species Of
elephant when full grown could not have
been larger than a lion or a tiger. All
the bones were firmly ossi6ed, and when
contrasted with those of the ordinary
elephant, they were seen to be remark
ably disproportionate in size. Bones of
the young of the pigmy elephant were
likewise found, and when it is stated
that the milk teeth of this creature
were not much larger than human mol
ars, all idea can be formed of its small
size. The tusks of the pigmy elephant
were about foot long. IN the same
caves were found bones of a gigantic
swan. three or four times larger than the
present known swan, and also the bones
Of a gigantic species of dormouse.
Year: 1863

THE PIMos.-The Arizona CORES
pondent Of the Santa Cruz Sentinel
writes y was somewhat interested
with the works Of the P;mo Indians
their system of irrigation and agricul-
ture. They are quiet and industrious
race and very friendly. They raise as
fine wheat and corn as | ever saw
They have the Roman features Of the
pictures have seen Of the ancient Mex
leans or Aztecs. There is a marked
difference between them and any other
tribe have seen, or those tribes which
are very near them. There are plenty
of cd ruins in the vicinity of Pimo
Valley, which are reckoned to be nearly
thousand years old, and which indi
cate that they were constructed by a
people of quite a high state CT ciYiliza-
tion. | turned off the road about a
quarter Of q mile, and visited the ruins
of what is called Casa Blanca" 1t
has the appearance of mound, but on
close inspection one can trace out the
walls which have separated rooms
These traces can only be seen by going
to the top of the mound, where they ap-
pear just even with the top of the
ground. understand the Indians have
some superstition about it, and so there
is no chance to see what evidence of an
ancient civilized people may be slum-
bering in its bosom.''
Year: 1863

A MAN OF BoNE.-Here is curious
fact for you. The flesh of living man
once grew into bone. 1t seems hard to
believe, but we suppose it was so; for
in the museum at Dublin, there is, or
w~s, the skeleton of one Clark, a native
of the city of Cork, whom they ca led
the ossifed man, one of the greatest Gu
riosities of nature. 1t is the carcas Of
man entirely ossi6ed in his life time,
living in that condition for several years.
Those who had known him before this
surprising alteration, affirm that he was
man of great strength and agility
He felt the first symptoms of this sur
prlsing change some time after de-
bauch, till, by slow degrees, every part
grew into bony substance, except his
skin, eyes and intestincs his joints
settled in such manner that no liga-
ment had its proper operation; he could
not lie down or rise up without assist
ance. He had at last no bend in his
body, yet when he was placed upright,
like stone, he could stand, bat could
not move in the least. His teeth we're
joined, and formed into one ertire bone;
therefore, a hole was broken through
them to convey liquid sustenance for his
nourishment. The tongne lost its use,
and his sigh. left him some time before
he expired.
Year: 1863

I have been appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the in per cent Bonds
Cash.
Sub Agents visiting the different parts of the State
buying in my rame, will have written certificates of
appointments


By order of the Secretary of the Treasury, all Cot
ton purchased by myself or my agents, and after
the 18th day of March, 1863 will be paid for in per
cent Bonds or Cash. and per cent Bones as stated
in former advertisement. Up to that tme however
the per cent bonds will be furnished stated.
PATRIOTIC citizens offered opportunity to
aid the Government by selling to their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists.


LEWIS S. WILLIAMS.
Charlnffn March 1
Year: 1863

LET Coop THINGS GO RoUNp.-.Peller So
gers, said newly elected lieutenant of militia"
"Pm all fired obliged to you for this shove up In
the ranks you have given mo- Felcr sogers, Rn
not going to forget your kindness soon, not by al
darned sight and I'll tell you what il is I'll stick
to my post like pitch to "a pine board, so long as'
there's no fighting, but go in for rotation in /
Office, and if we should come to blows with the
enemy darn'd if I don't resign right of, aEd give
every fellow fair shake for fame and glory, and
all that ere"
Year: 1863

Boston, May 2.-Secretary Chase made r.
brief speech at the Merchants Exchange this
afternoon. He gracefully acknowledged the
financial aid ext nGed to the government by the
capitalists ana merchants of Boston, and paid
a Uarm tribute 10 the patriotism OF New Eng
land. he did not pretend TO have the power
of seeing through the national horoscope, but
thought he might safely say this war is near its
termination.
Year: 1863

There is ladder to Heaven, whose base God
has placed in human affections, tender instincts,
symbolic feelings, sacraments of love, through
which the soul rises higher and higher refining
as she goes, till she outgrows the human, and
changes she rises TO the image of the divine.
At the top of this ladder at the threshold of par
adise, blazes dazzling that celestial grade where
the soul knows self no more, having learned
through the long experience of devotion, how
blest it is TO lose herself in that eternal love and
beauty, of which all earthly fairness and grand
eur are but the dim type, the distant shadow
This is the highest step, the sanity elevation,
which but few selected spirits ever attain to
raise the sonl to which the Eternal Father or
ganized every relation of human existence, and
strung every chord of human love, for which
this world is no longer discipline, for which the
souls human education is constantly varied
from which it is now torn by sorrow, now flood
ed by joy, to which all its multiplied powers
tend with upward hands of dumb and ignorant
aspiration.-Mrs. Stolce.
Year: 1863

hence the contempt for the masses; hence
the assertion that capital should own its
labor; hence the assumption Of superiority
in which the South indulgcs when she
speaks Of the North; hence, ina word
The war. Is it possible, that, when the real
views of the rebel leaders are known, and
the destruction Of Democratic Republican
institutions as the certain result of their
success, is demonstrated, the. rebellion will
find adherents in the Northe Are we
ready to abandon the cdifice that our faith
ers built, and 60 back to structure OF the
Middle Ares?
Year: 1863

H There are no new developments about
Speaker Of the New York Assembly. The
Argus and the Journal both contain articles
favoring such IN organization rs, by conces-
sion on each side and fair division Of patron
age, Will compromise neither party and facili-
tate legislation. The real object Of the De-
mocracy-to prevent the election Of 4 United
States Senator in place Of Preston King-was
boldly avowcd.
Year: 1863

va Our debtors should bear in mind that. as
we accept Confederate notes at par, in payment
of old as we'll as late debts, it might be to their
interest to come and settle while it is time yet
Year: 1863

THOSE WHO VOTE MUST FIGmT.-Such is the
decision of the Government, as we learn by this
mornings dispatches. On this subject we find
the following in an Eastern exchange:


g A case has recently been decided in Chicago
against c0uscrpt under the last draft, who
claimed exemption as an alien. 1t was proven
that he had voted, and the Court, without any
more evidence, decided that he was citizen and
liable to draft Those who expect to escape the
coming conscription by the pleas of non citizen.
ship, must be careful how they exercise the right
OF suffrage. The privilege of voting presumes
the liability Of fighting"
Year: 1863

TREASON IN New FoRM.-It is stated thai
there exists in Philadelphia society, under the
name of the Omitted Brothers Of the Great West, -
which is branch of new style of X. G. C.'s.-
We understand that similar organizations exist
in New York. The following questions are said
to be submitted TO candidates before joining


lst. Are yOu in favor OF the abdicatiOn Of
Abraham Lincoln by force, if necessary.


I'd. Are you in favor of Northwestern Con-
federacy?


3D. Are you in favor of resisting a draft or
conscription!


The candidates must subscribe to all the above


In the bylaws of the order, one of the propo-
sitons is, that the society is in favor of peace
on any terms that may be within the limits of
the Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme
Court


AN INCIDENT OF GEN. IIooKER.--A letter from
a Massachusetts officer in the army of Potomac
contains the following:


will tell you a true story about Gen Hooker
The other day a soldier attempted to desert in a
boat at Acqua Creek Landing. The sergeant of
the guard called him TO come back. The soldier
paid no attention to him. The sergeant fired
shot over his head at him. The deserer laughed.
The sergeant fired second time, hit the man in
a vital part, and he died in a few minutes Some
Indignation against the sergeant was raised, and
the colonel in command placed him in arrest
The matter came to Gen. IIookers ears, who at
once ordered his discharge from arrest, and him
self wrote him complimentary letter, telling
him that he had done his duty, aud assuring him
Of speedy promotion.


Those WHO VOTE MUST FfGuT-Such is the
Year: 1863

correspondent of the Cultuist writes
to that Journal concerning the care and
treatment of roses. AS the season of
this beautiful nymph of Flora is rapidly
approaching, our readers will doubtless
find much advantage from perusing the
letter which we here append:


Everybody loves the rose, and almost
every ono desires to possess information
that will tend to give the greatest posi-
bic effect 70 this pet Of the garden and
conservatory. 1t is not as well known,
perhaps, as it might be, that to have
roses in full perfection of size and color,
proper planting and exposure are absolute
essentials. The rose requires abundance
of air and light, and to look their very
best think that judicious grouping is in-
dispensable. | know no way of accom-
plishing this more effectually than by pyr-
amidal grouping, that is, forming rose
pyramid, rising gradually in highth from
the minutest dwarf at the base, TO the
tallest standard at the apex. As the va
rieties are almost endless, il would be i'm
possible to enumerate them. Almost ev-
cry florists catalogue will supply the list,
and the taste Of the operator direct tho
arrangement. A proper discrimination
should of course be manifested in regard
to the time and continuance Of blooming,
so as to secure the finest possible effect.
| once read Of very simple method of
imparting a stronger and moro agreeable
odor to the rose. 1t is done by planting
one or two large onions close to the root.
1t is said that water distilled from roses
grown under such circumstances is deci-
dcdly superior to that prepared from or
dinary roso-leaves. 1t is French idea,
and as it will cost little to try it, perhaps
some may feel disposed to experiment on
it,"
Year: 1863

The CURRANT WoRM.-It does not
seem possible to exterminate this pest,
but it may be kept in check. Delugo tho
bushes with diluted whale oil soap, APP
piled through garden syringe having an
upturned nose. Mind to give, them a
good soaking underneath, as well as over
head. If any one has not the soap at
command, let him burn tobacco or sui
phur, in an old pan, setting the dish un-
der each bush for several minutes. Let
it consume slowly, to make as much
smoke as possible. Or this: Make
smudge of old scraps of leather, and let
it lie under each bush until tho entire
foliage is filled with cloud of smoke.
This will be moro efIicacious if little
powdered sulphur is thrown in. BE caro-
full not to scorch the leaves.-Agric,ltu-
rist, Nay.
Year: 1863

this direction and were prepared TO meet
it, but would have been better prepared
had we not captured three S4-pounders
of their artillery.


We care but little about Joe johnson.
There is an adquate force here to meet
him, and we will have the choice of the
ground. 1t would require one hundred
and fifty thousand men TO raise the siege.
Old Joe knows where he is safe and will
be apt TO remain there until Vicksburg
is taken, and then he will have to get
out of Jackson.


The sentiment of the people through
Louisiana and Mississippi was generally
and cry as we passed and the women
would turn :heir backs to us, saying go
on, you'll will catch it at Jackson" We
have found one Union man within two
hundred yards of the main fort. his resi-
dence being between the two fires. He
has one son. who, in company with our
troops, goes sharpshooting every day
Even the old man himself goes ont. He
speaks by his actions. There are few
such men in Mississippi except those who
wear the blue uniform. The Goth regi-
ment is again ordered to the rear. They
have moved out seventeen miles, and lay
there in readiness to move to any point
where they may be needed The health
of the company is good, but the boys are
all very much fatigued from exposure and
the long march and need a short time to
recruit themselves.


l am now at Mcpherson Hospital, but
will go to camp tomorrow. Although
have been afflicted with lingering dis
ease, have been on all the marches ex-
,ept to Yazoo City. am happy 10 hear
hat the Union sentiment is again
aking the old stand. Loyalty still
stands untarnished in our ranks, and we
Ire thankful for the privilege we shall |
lave this fall of exhibiting it at the bal
OF box


must say something of the negroes
Logan's pioneer corps is mostly
of negroes. who have shown
bravery in working under
leavy fire and going wherever required.
The boys all say the negro will fight.
must close my epistle for the present, de-
iring to receive one in return from your
zen, and to enjoy the privilege of read
ng it in Vicksburg. Yours respectfully,


IN. WONDERS.
Year: 1863


Rest noble dead yes rest
We've lain the clay upon thy patriot breast,
Strewn flowers around thy noble form,
As still they bore thee from the wars alarm
Rest, rest. no cares disturb thee now.
We've strown the dust upon thy marble brow
And sadly mourn beside thy grassy bed;


Mourn for our noble dead.
Rest noble dead-Oh rest!
No care thy lofty spirit low Oppress,
Taken from thy glorious work on earth,
" now recall thy more than priceless worth
Thy deeds of love. like perfumed incense rise,
10 mingle with the vail. tha: swells the skies
From hearts that bled as round thy grave we tread
And mourn our noble dead.
kcSt. rest our noble dead
A monumental pile Is raised above thy head,
Pale emblem as II points to Heavens blue
LOFTY, but pure and good and true
IhOu vert, and freely didst thou give
Thy life, TO see thy glorious country live;
Hest, crown of peace now decks thy spirit head,
And still we mourn our noble dead.


COLUMBUS. Pa, July ID.
Year: 1863

Personally appeared before me the above
named and


and severally made oath
that the above certificates are correct and
true, to the best of their knowledge ami
belief -s .... .......
Year: 1863

Taken OLA crazy fellow in front of the
Market house, created considerable excite.
ment this morning by his wild resistance to
the attempts of the police to secure him. He
was finally overpowered and carried off in a
spring wagon
Year: 1863

Quiet Election, The closing up of all
the drinking saloons yesterday had the desr.
ed effect, and a peaceable election in the city
was the result There was no disturbance of
any note and all parties seemed anxious to
maintain the peace,
Year: 1863

Rejoicing. The Republicans to-day are
rejoicing exceedingly over their triumph.
They no doubt feel very good, as we most
certainly should have done if we bad been
successful. Turn about is fair play Last
fall we Sad good time over our triumph, and
now We can afford to listen to the opposition
Year: 1863

Official 1t is thought the official Toto in
the county will give small mrsority to one
or more of the Democratic candidates. The
reported majorities beat them from ten to
forty votes We will give the official as soon
as obtained
Year: 1863

The Chicago Tribune prints the platform of
the cepperheads in that part of the country.
II is the confession of faith of all those hack
politicians who are endeavoring to save slavery
and the shareholders, under pretence of love
of the Union. Before the election and in the
presence of the voters, such prudent copper
heads as the Seymourites in this State read
this platform straight across; but among
themselves, or when their election is secured,
they break the lines into two columns and
read each separately.


Hurrah for The Union


Secession Is curse


Death to JEFF Davis
The Federal Government Forever


Down with Mob rule


Law and order Shall triumph.
Year: 1863

Some sixty ladies in Madison, Wiscon-
sin, have organized Union League, to en-
courage loyalty and bring the weight of
their influence against treason. It is the
intention of the League to secure the for
nation Of similar associations throughout
the State. The designs Of the League are
set forth in the following resolutions;


lst. By retrenohment in household and
personal expenses, to the end that the ma
ferial resources Of the Government may as
far as possible be devoted to the entire and
thorough vindication Of its authority.


I'd. BY Strengthening, in the hearts Of
citizens ct home the sentiment Of love and
reverence for the National Government,
and Of establishing in them an unWaVer-
ing determination that the war 80 wick
edly Waged against the Union Of these
States shall not cease until the rebellion
shall have been utterly crushed out, and
the integrity of the Republic re-established
upon a sure and enduring basis.


Sd. By keeping before our soldiers now
g engaged, or hereafter to be called into the
service Of the country, indubitable evidence
Of the earnest sympathy and untiring CO.
operation Of al true American women
and that 1t is our purpose 70 do our whole
duty BY their families.
Year: 1863

The Administration is in receipt of re-
liable information to the effect that the reb-
els are preparing to abandon Richmond as
the capital Of the Confederate Government.
The .forli6cations in and around the city
which have been uuOseuPied fOr some time,
are being put in order for occupation for
that part of Lees army which has been
falling back from the line Of the Kappa
hammock for some time past
Year: 1863

Regarding the recent visit Of Governor
Tod to Washington, the correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette says that it had
some relation to 3 belief in the existence
IN Ohio, Of widespread organization to
resist the enforcement Of the eonscription
law. The affair in Noble county was be-
Heyed to be but an earnest Of what was to
come; and it was desired not only that
the Provost Marshals should be men Of
high character, firm, and yet not likely to
make the law more obnoxious than neees-
sary, but also that ample arrangements
I should be made 70 support their authority,
in case of any resistance, by military
force that no raw organization Of malcOn-
tents would dare tSOppOse.
Year: 1863




The Richmond papers no longer seek to
conceal the fact Of the present destitution
and the prospective famine throughout the
South They now only offer advice as to
the means to alleviate the distress. The
Examiner, Of the 18th, Gays that the sue
cess Of their arms is gratifying, but that
there is room for apprehension lest their
forces may be obliged, for want Of food for
men and horses, to abandon their strong
holds. The same paper says that the rail
roads Of that State are giving out. They
have decreased their speed to ten miles an
hour, as a maximum rate, and are carry
ing twenty-five to fifty per cent. less ton
mage than formerly. This change in their
rate Of speed and quantity of freight has
been made through necessity. The wood
work Of the road has rOtted, and the ma
chinery has worn out and, owing to the
stringent enforcement Of the eonscription
law IS to railroad employees, the cOmpan-
les have not been able with all their ef-
forts, to supply either the one or the other
The Examiner says that it oOnceives
that the roads in the more Southern States
arc no better of, except perhaps in the
matter Of negro laber. The slaves along
their routes may not have the same faoili-
ties for escaping to the enemy as in this
State.@ This remark on the part Of the
Examiner is significant. It is an admis-
sion Of the great value Of the slaves to the
COnfederacy, and of the potency Of the
Proclamation in sbstracting that valuable
aid from the rebel cause. It is an evidence
Of the utility and wisdom Of that PROCLAIM
alton, and, as such, we commend it to the
onnosition.