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Year: 1862

Labor is rcst-from the sorrows that greet US
Rest from all petty vexations that nlaet US,
Rest from sin-prelnptangs that ever entreat US,
Rest from world-syrens that lure US to i'll.
These four lines from the pen Of Mrs.
Oscood contain food for a world Of re-
fcction; and yet how few appreciate
and obey the heaven-command to Ia
Dor! Mankind are eternally contrlv-
ing some method by which they may
obtain-not earn-a livelihood without
toll, at least by their hands. 1t seems
to be the lcighth of the ambition Of a
young man to lay out some plan In life
by which to become wealthy "by his
wits, by brain-work. And from this
they are seldom discouraged by their
lawful guardians, but instead assisted
by every artifce they can command.
Little do these realize how exhaustin Q
this constant labor Of the brain becomes
to both the body and the mind. And
they seem to totally ignore the fact
that where one meets with success, ten
fail, and pass away in poverty and un-
honored. True, a few become promi-
nent, wealthy, and revered; but in
comparison with those who utterly fail,
they are isolated cases. But the man
who labors cheerfully and persevering-
ly at any Of the various vocations, is
certain to attain all he needs, and very
often all the luxuries which his appe-
tite and fancy crave.


These reflections have been induced
by noticing the great number Of idle
boys to be found in every community.
Every monkey show that perambulates
the country they must witness. They
must go to balls, saloons and horse
races. They play cards and billiads
with the 0aaivete Of experienced gam
blers. They swear according to the
'latest STYLE" and guzzle lager with
the gusto Of a Dutchman. They are
idle-are being lulled in the cradle of
Incidence by their thoughtless and in
dulgent parents. Their laziness begets
dishonesty, which in turn bcgets the
penitentiary and hell. The boy that
never has anything to do, will steal.-
But to the active, industrious lad you
may trust your fortune, and your conf
dence will not be misplaced.


Parents! for the sake of the welfare
Of your child and your own happiness,
always know how and where he spends
his leisure time. When he arrives at
the proper age, apprentice him to learn
the trade of his own choice. A thor
ough knowledge of a'ay trade is equiv
alent to a beqaest of at least one thou
sand dollars. Whether he shall pursue
in after life the business he has learned
in his boyhood or not, it is as good as
money at interest. If he fails in new
branch of business, he can make an
other "raise" at his old trade. Re
member this great truth: "Every boy
should learn trade"
Year: 1862

A GENTLEMAN AND HIS WIFE, AND ONE OR TWO
single gentlemen obtain elegantly furnished Rooms
with Board Ia the house recently fitted first cas
boarding house at No 200 West Twenty third street.
OF seventh avenue. Dinner al o'clock Reference re
Quired.
Year: 1862

LOCAL INCORPORATION The following
from the Carson Age may be of interest to
Calforniaus owning stock 10 Nevada silver
mines:


Thus far we have not a candidate before
the people, as far as we know. who are Op.
posed to the passage of an Incorporation
Act at the next session Of our Legislative
Assembly. Judge Hall and John q. Lewps
The only two asprants for the Council, are
decidedly in favor of the passage OF such an
act; and so are all the candidates for mem.
bers of the House. IL the other counties Of
the Territory will follow in the footsteps Of
Ormsby, aud elect suitable men TO the Leg.
islaIive Assembly, We will have the desired
Incorporation Act passed in very short
time after the cOnvening Of that body. win
the other counties assist us in the work?'
Nevada was foolish in not passing the act
last winter. California operators in silver
mining stocks are opposed to The measure.
as II is intended 10 compel officers of mining
companies to reside in the Territory instead
Of San Francisco.
Year: 1862

HANGING PRIsONERs.- The Nashville
Union is responsible for the following state
ment: Finy-Gve Of our soldiers were hnna
at The refined city of Atlanta few week
ago: and now we have fourteen more loyal
men executed on the scafiold. Would it NOT
be well for some of our conservative friends
10 address n stirring and pathetic appeal 70
our "misguided Southern brethren" who
are making snch "iTregnlar opposition" to
the Federal Government That would look
better than railing at the AdministTatiOn.
Year: 1862

volunteers, to the neighborhood of War
renton and Thoroughfare Gap. They saw
no enemy.


The following is just received from
Frederick, dated II, p. NJ:


Frederick is again thrown into excite
ment by a report of an expected attack.


Many lsOk upon it as a rumor got up by
the secessionists here.


From the testimony already offered by
the prosecution before the Court of Inquiry
in the case of Gen. Martindale, the charges
appear to be very unjust, and rest wholly
upon an expression used by Gen. Martin
dale after the fight at Malvern Hills, that
he would rather share the fate of his
wounded men upon the field than abandon
them disgracefully.
Year: 1862

The entire Yankee force which lately made the
raid upon the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, has
returned to the neighborhood Of Newborn. The
greater part of the force at Suffolk seems to have
been concentrated at Newbern. The campaign of
Foster was flash in the pan. What he will next
do seems not to be understood this side of his lines.


An attack upon Wilmington Or Weldon, or an
other attempt upon Kinston or Goldsboro', may at
any time be apprehended. We are gladto learn
that our forces will be ready to meet them at any
point


The failure of Foster must not ull our people to
rest We may look for advances of the enemy at
sundry points during the winter.
Year: 1862

1t is by no means uncommon to hear men say,
Well, after all the English Government is the best
government on earth" Others say, There is
movement on foot to establish, during this revolu-
ton, a Southern monarchy that officers, high in
position, working to bring about this very end"
&c. &C.


So far as know, you rarely hear the same man
utter both of the above sentiments. Those who ex-
press preference for the English Government rare
ly speak of it as thing to be hoped for. They are
as general thing of sufficient intelligence to
know the impracticability of such a change-they
kao,o that move to effect such change in govern
ment, especially in the Southern States where the
idea of liberty is so firmly planted in every mans
heart, would meet, In its ncipiency, sudden, uni
versal and bloody reouke.


It is really astonishing that any native American
should sigh after the flesh pots of Egypt
should prefer monarchy TO the glorious form of
government which, among ourselves, as States, we
have already established. Perhaps most or all of
this class of men would prefer the English form of
government, provided they could be Kings or Lords
or wear the badge of nobility themselves but d.
vest them of all such hope, and they would still
cling to Repu5licanism.


Those who believe, or profess to believe that
some of our leading are working to convert the
Confederacy into a monarchy, urge the following
considerations to establish this view


l.. Inc passage Oh Lile COHSCIfpt act, WHICH eie-
Yates the cycaturs, the Confederate Government
above the creator the States-destroys tho Sorer-
eiqnty of the States and obliterates all State lines.
These same men argue that the belief (Which the
majority Of our Legislators, State and Confederate,
profess to entertain that the conscrpt act, in their
opinion does not violate the constitution ofthe Con-
federate States, nor of the States themselves, is
proof conclusive to their minds, that most of our
leading men have an understanding among them
selves, and that they are maneuverng for despo-
tism of some sort


Q. The suspension of the writ of "ha6eas corpus,
an act which would make any monarch in Europe
tremble on his throne, is, they claim additional
proof


8. The control, assumed by the military, of all
the railroads and teles raph lines in the south, thus
curtang gradually all the liberties of the ctfzen is
another proof which they adduce.


q. The INSCRIPTIONS manner in which private
prcperty-in the shape of anything to cat and wear
is seized and appropriated by the government
and that too without any reference to the pecunia
ry interests of the parties owning such property
and when such seizures tend to destroy all trade
and cause the people to loose confidence and all IN
Year: 1862

We hear much talk among office
holders and anxious expectants about
a united North. It's strange, indeed,
that all intelligent men cannot see that
there can only be united North, on
the platform of the Constitution. That
is the only bond Of Union to which the
States, or the people of the States,


have ever subscribed. There they owe
their only allegiance. There can be a
united North in favor of upholding the
authority of that instrument, and the
Union founded upon it, with all the
blood and treasure of the Nation-but
there cannot be aunited North on any
other basis-on the theory of an Abo-
lition crusade, or of reconstruction of
the Union under some new Constitu-
ton, or new form of compact: We
will all unite to maintain the old Con-
stitution, to restore the old Union, but
we will not unite to revolutionize the
Government, on the idea of establish
ing some Utopian or humanitarian sys-
TEN on its ruins, A united North can
at once be secured, if the Abolitionists
will dismiss their revolutionary plans
and theories, and directly, and in good
faith, labor to maintain the Constitu-
ton as it is, and the Union as it was.


This is the real touchstonel of loyalty
for every citizen .l... IL a.. ..-n.-, -
Year: 1862

We perceive that in the past week
or two a number of the Democratic
post masters in the small country post
offices have been removed and violent
abolitionists put in their places. BY
this time, we presume, there is not one
Democrat left in a post office in the
State [Crisis. bas n.ae5sps G !,
Year: 1862

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP.


picaton will be made to the Legislature of North
Carolina at their next session. for Charter for Railroad
from Shelby or other point the Wilmington and
Rutherford Railroad to the South Carolina line the
purpose Of continuing said Road the Iron Region Of
to enable the Iron Masters obtain sup.
ply of CoGt from the Deep River Coal Mines.


Sept 2, 1862. 72-Smpd.
Year: 1862

tort, is of a. yellow color, and in order to
remove this, it is placed in a large lead
lined cistern, and agitated with about ten !,
per cent of sulphuric acid. After the acid a,
and the impurities have subsidized, the oil is $
drawn off into another tank and agltated
with four per cent soda lye. This last ope-
ration is to remove any acid remaining with
the oil, and also to extract the residue OF
the coloring matter. In fact it is sometimes
employed alone and a very good oil obtained.
The oil is now agitated with water to remove
the soda lye, and is then ready for consump-
ton. The colorless oil is by no means the
most economical, but on the contrary more
light is obtained from the yellow article


The heavy oil is cooled down to 30 deg:
Fab when the Parafine crystalizes out, and
is separated from the oil by pressing and by
alternate agitation. in melted state with
sulphuric acid and soda lye. 1t is then
moulded into candles. It is curious fact
that the composition of parafine and good
coal gas is exactly the same.


In Egypt substance derived from petaro-
leum was used in embalming bodies; and IN
Persia and the neighboring countries asphalt
tum is used to cover the roofs Of the houses
and to coat the boats. In France asphaltic
pavements have been successful in several
cities, and for the protection Of stone no
material is better adapted. Mixed with
grease the Trinidad asphaltum is applied to
the sides of vessels, to prevent the borings
of the teredo, and with quick lime it affords
an excellent disinfectant. Among the pro-
ducts of the distillation Of petroleum are
daphthaline and kerosolene. The former is
the substance from which is obtained aniline,
the base of the beautiful colors, mauve, ma
genta and solferino. The latter has been
proposed as substitute for chloraform and
ether. Many other substances have been
applied. AS this is comparatively new
field many discoveries may be confidently
expected in the course of few years.
Year: 1862

daughter of the Governor, as his intended
bride.


He became, later, one of the greatest
scholars in Sweden, and as much respected
for his requirements as for his character
His works will endure while time lasts,
among the works of science; and from this
happy union sprang family we'll known in
Sweden even at the present time. and whose
wealth and high positions in society are
regarded as triAes in comparison with its
wealth of goodness and love.
Year: 1862

~Swift proposed to put tax on female
beauty. and to leave every lady to rate her
own charms. He said the tax would be
cheerfully paid, and be very productive of
revenue. Secretary Chase ought to turn
this item to account.
Year: 1862

ETWomen often lose the men they love,
and who love them. BY mere wantonness
or coquetry, they reject. and then repent !;
they should be careful not to take this step
too hastily, for proud high-minded, gifted
man will seldom ask woman twice.
Year: 1862

IN all commercial 'feverS, large NUMBER
of persons have been utteraly impoverished
by their speculations. The mere sinking
we'll by no means insures bountiful flow
of OIL The petroleum is stored in assures
formed by the upheaving of the earth's crust
by volcanic action; and these assures are per-
pendicular rather than horizontal in tenden-
cy, as is proved by the fact that at wells,
very different depths. The lowest parts of
the tissues contain water. above which is the
oil while in the highest portion there is
a quantity of gas. If therefore, the we'll
strikes the tissue at the lowest part, the
water will be forced up by the pressure Of
the supernatant oil and gas. Persons ig-
norant of the formation sink well at ran
dom, and perhaps strike assure; but OBJ
tanning nothing but water, they abandon
the spot as worthless, whereas after remov-
ing the water by pumping large quantity
of oil might be obtained.


In some localities in Ohio, as in the case
in Burmah, the ground is saturated with
the oil, and wells several feet in diameter
are dug into which the oil oozes. Porous
limestone, containing petroleum. is found
in some sections of the West and has been
subjected to distillation with profitable re-
suits.


In regard to the origin of petroleum,
scientific authorities differ; but the theory
most generally favored is. that it is the pro-
duct of the slow distillation, at low tempera-
lures, of organic matter in the interior of
the earth the vapors being condensed in
the previously mentioned assures and the
surrounding SOIL The lake of Trinidad
and the bituminous matter of the Dead Sea
may also be referred to similar source -
But for how many centuries must this ope-
ration have been going on to have effected
such enormous results


Of the many uses to which petroleum and
its derivatives are applied, that of illumina-
ton is the most important; and the process
of refining is exceedingly simple. The
crude material is put into large iron retort,
connected with coil of iron pipes. surroun-
ded by cold water, called the condenser
Heat is applied to the retort, and from the
open extremity of the condenser, a light
colored liquid of strong odor soon flows
This is naphtha, and is very volatile and
very explosive. Some re6ners mix it with
the burning oil, and numerous accidents
have resulted from such mercenary indis-
erection. 1t is usually run into separate
tank. After the napetha has passed over,
the oil used for illumination distills of. -
Steam is now forced into the retort and the
heavy lubricating oil driven over. There
now remains black. oily. tarry matter,
sometimes used to grease heavy machinery.
and black coke, employed as fuel. There
are therefore five substances separated in
this operation, but only the first three are OF
any economic Importance.


! The naphtha is used as substitute for
turpentine in paints. or by repeated distilla-
tions the benzole is separated from it and
employed to remove spots from fabrics
This. however, is rather drug in the hands
Of the reGner,


] The burning oil, as it comes from the re-
Year: 1862

PAINFUL AccIDENT.-On Saturday last
William Mall, blacksmith at the Spanish Mill
in Empire City, had his leg broken in several
places between the foot and the knee joint.
The circumstances under which the accident
occurred are about as follows: On Saturday
morning boy went to the shop with horse
for the purpose, we presume, Of having it shod.
The horse was fractious, and the boy unable to
manage him. Mall took hold of the animal and
was thrown to te ground during the contest
which ensued, and was kicked and stamped
upon in a most shocking manner. His leg, be-
tween the knee and the foot, is literally mashed
to pieces. At the time of the accident it was
supposed that amputation would be necessary
to save his life; but it is now probable that the
limb and his life can both be preserved by skill
ful treatment.-[Carson Age, 18th inst.
Year: 1862

SHOULD the Federals, as there is now rea.
SOP to believe they will, follow up vigOr-
ously their success at Sharpsburg, and sue
ceed in killing, scattering aud demOraliz'
ing the army of Lee and Jackson, it will
have wholesome effect in putting q period
to the guerrilla warfare in the Southwest
The destruction Of the main army of the
rebels would so discourage the guerrllas-
except those who follow that mode of war
fare for purposes of robbery-that the
most of them would dispense.
Year: 1862

GRANITE.-A contract has been made by
parties at Folsom for supplying three thousand
tons of granite to be used in the construction
of Government works at Fort Point. The first
shipment of one hundred tons is now rdady.
Year: 1862

COUNTY MovEMENT.-It is said that at the
next session Of the Legislature, an attempt will
be made to attach portion Of Monterey coun-
ty to Santa Cruz, and to make Watsonville the
county seat of the latter county.
Year: 1862

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Those of our citizens who have enrolled
their names as members of the Home
Guard, should form into and complete the
organization of companies with all pos
slple dispatch. 1t is important that the
regiment should be placed in Il condition
lor defence at once. 1t should he re
nembered that the revocation Of the draft
IN this State was based upon the assur
ance that there would be no unnecessary
delay In organizing the volunteers already
enrolled; therefore. to avoid renewal of
the order for draft, promptitude on our
part is necessary The members of this
regiment will not be taken from the State
They are to be equipped at the expense
OF the Government entirely for Home SER
vice, and will not be expected to encamp
or lose any time, unless the State shall be
invaded by traitorous foe.


Every friend Of the Union-no matter
what may be his politics-shoud join this
regiment, and perfect himself in discipline
anu drill in Il somewhat systematic man
ner. Heretofore there has been no sys
TEN or unity of operation. Our Home
Guards have acted as separate and dis
tinet bodies, each independent of the
other; but by the massing of the several
companies into regiment, with an officer
having authority to command them, uni
tormity and perfection may be reached
and the usefulness of the men secured in
a more practical shape than hitherto y
Col, McComb is working with degree
OF energy and industry peculiar to himself
in this matter, and will doubtless soon
have the regiment on basis of solid ef.
ticiency. Although not a soldier by pro.
tession or choice, he has the manly cour-
age to do right, and will use his best ef.
forts to the end that the men under hi,
command may receive that attention and
encouragement which their self-sacriicinu
patriotism and loyalty deserve. Col
MeComb has never failed in any enter
prise, and with but an ordinary share o
cooperation from his men, we predict
that he will soon raise the Home Guare
Regiment to position equally attractive
and useful What now is most needed i,
organization.
Year: 1862

The rebel-loeofocos are laboring hard TO
create the impression that the Home
Guard Regiment will be ordered ont of
the State as soon as ii is organised there
by endeavoring to prevent the enrolment
OF names and consequently the filling up
of the ranks. They know they are not
telling the truth when they thus speak :
but what care they for truth, if lie will
best serve their traitorous designs Tbey
hope, by defeating voluntary enistments
for Home defence, to restore the draft 2.
and when one or two thousand more brave
men shall be sent ont ofthe State to fight
for the Union, their intention is to secrrc
Delaware for treason by inviting IL rebel
invasion Of our borders as they did in
Pennsylvania. But our loyal people must
not be deceived by their talsehoods The
oitener they repeat the lie that our Homo
Regiment is to go out of Delaware tbr
more they wish it were true and tbe
more it tends to prove that Home Guarl
is absolutely necessary.
Year: 1862

George A. Mccall, the bucktail gene.
raj who accidentally got into a rebel camn
instead of his own, at one of the battles
before Richmond, ran last Tuesday for
Congress on the rebel ticket, in Che seventh
congressional district of Pennsylvania and
was beaten. Let the Government See to
it thatthis condemned officer be not apoin
placed in command of loyal troops Ills
fellow citizens and neighbors, who ought
to know him best have refused to trust
him in Congress, and the President shonld
profit by their wise decision, and keen
him out of the field. If we would have
more frequent and less bloody victories,
we should purge the army of its shoulder.
strapped traitors.
Year: 1862

SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH! DON'T DO
Credit Busiuess Therefore hope every person that
this Advertisement will not ask for CREDlT-because
am not able do credit business; and have to pay
CASH myself ~


1 have called every person that owes me DOLLAR,
and have not been able to collect the first CENT. wish
YOU would call on some one that is able to credit


J. b. FRANKLIN.


Apr'l 12 1851. So
Year: 1862

We find after few months experience
that it is impossible to- collect the small
amount due US for the DAilyin the city,
with the regularity that should attend
that department, without more time and
attention than we can well afford TO be-
stow upon il. In the future we will be
governed by the cash IN advaFce prinei-


pie, and by that Vigorous policy" hope
to render profitable, that which up to the
present time has been burden. From
this date no paper will be delivered
from this Office unless paid for IN advance.
When the time paid for expires, the per
will be discontinued, unless rem 4 in
time 10 prevent it, Our Agent .4nnot
afford to call on any one three or four
times for the paltry sum of twenty cents,
and then perhaps not get it, All subscribe
ers in arrears will please pay the route
agent on application. gaa1 g d
Year: 1862

We understand that the tobacco CROP
in Lancaster county is fully as large AZ
that OF last year and although the lesf
is not quite as large, the quality is as
good If not better. Already dealers and
spectators, at home and from abroad are
on the alert to secure their share of the
crop, bat as yet have not commenced
buying. Tobacco is on the rise and viii
get higher, and growers would do well to-
post themselves up in regard to the price
by taking the papers. A failure to do SO
may involve q very serious loss 10 them.
Last year, large sums were realized by
spectators who bought the crop at much
less than its real value, thing they
could very easily do, on account of those
who sold being unacquainted with the
market.--LancGster Express. b
Year: 1862

SIGNIFIcANT.-In all the accounts given in
the New York Tribune, of the severe battles
fought by General Mcclellan, his name does
not appear once One would conclude from
that paper, that he was not in any manner
connected with the movement against the re
bells. This is very small malice: