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Year: 1864

In which the great Central and Western States
will assert their natural supremacy, and
crush out the extremists or corner-men Of the
continent, as we may call them--one faction
of .hese residing in the southeast, and the
other In the northeast coY'uer OF the At
lartic seaboardf When will che day come
that We of the Centre and West
shall be "Americans,n and not "Ysnkees," in
the eyes of Europe, aud indeed of all the world'
We are called yankees" now-even by our
Southern foes, who know better, geographi-
cally-mersly because 1t is seen that we are
the helots of Yankee oligarchy, patiently
submitting to Yankee rule, and fighting out
war which had its origin in Yankee intolerance
and bigotry. With seven hundred and fifty
thousand more population than the six New
England States put together, we have but two
representatives in the Senate Of the United
States, while New England has twelve; and,
not content with foisting on us the greater part
of the burdens Of the war, while at the same
time running the trade and marine Of our great
est city-tha greatest city on the continent
New England has nov capped the climax Of



but twelve and half per cent of her popula-
tion has been enrolled for the coming draft, no
less than twenty-six per cent of our population
in the first ten districts Of New York have been
enrolled for the same purpose! Does this really
mean that the lives Of two and fraction citi-
zens of New York are but worth the life of one
Massachusetts man? Or will the Bay State as
sert that one Of her lanlzy sons is able to whip
two and something over of our New York
athletes? The question is pertinent one; for,
as things are now progressing, no one can tell
how soon these questions may be brought to
very practical test. The only remedy for these
evils is for the Central and Northern States to
make strong alliance, offensive and defensive,
during the progress of the Chicago Convention,
and to place upon a platform, opposed alike to
Southeastern and Northeastern extremists,
some conservative soldier or statesman who
shall be the vigorous exponent Of national,
anti-oorner policy.
Year: 1864

BASINS OF SALr.-The Territorial
Enterprise says: 4 gentleman who
made a trip across the country, from
lone City, Reese River country, informs
us that he crossed a great number Of
salt plains, from one to three miles in
diameter, and one that was at least Is
miles across, being an unbroken deposit
of pure white salt. On these salt
plains no sign of vegetation appears
neither is there to be seen the smallest
trace of animal life. There is not a
hare, a bird, or even a lizard to be seen.
All is solitude painfully silent min
cral waste. On the trip our friend
suffered severely from thirst. He was
without water nearly two days, and
thinks being deprived of water the worst
torture that human being can suffer.
Year: 1864

A great man IS most calm in stornls a little one most storms in calms.

 Never listen to an infamous story handed you by person who is known to be an enc my.te the person he is defaming.
Year: 1864

Two YOUNG MEN who had Just provided
themselves with the latest style of linen
coats, got on spree on Saturday afternoon,
and in sauntering up Market street at times
the whole of the sidewalk and portion of
the street was taken up for their zig-zag
course. When near the corner of Union
street one of them happened to shout for
JEFF. Davis. A squad of the Provost Guard
was soon at their heels, and the two inebri
ates were taken to the Military Prison on
the double quick " ..F
Year: 1864

RUNAwAy.-On Saturday afternoon, I
horse attached to buggy, which had been
left standing in front of Washington Hall,
took fright and ran away. He rar
to the corner of Fourth street, up Fourth
to Union down Union to Market, up Mar
ket, to Jefferson, and then bya slight change
of programme, turned around and ran down
to the Market House, where he stripped
himself of the buggy, and ran over to Main
street, where he was captured. The bug
gy was somewhat injured, and the horse
completely worn out by his rapid race
through the city.
Year: 1864

WASHINGTON, June l2.-The following,
from the Headquarters of the Army of the
Potomac on the 9th, was received this af-
ternoon:


There is nothing specially interesting to
report,


On part Of the line picket firing has
been kept up all day while at other points
it has ceased.


Lest evening battery in Gen. Birney's
division fired on house on our left which
deserter who came in this morning, said
was occupied by Gen Wilcox. Three shells
went through it, causing the occupants to
leave it Iather hastily. The fire was re
turned with very good aim but no loss to
us.


The deserter says Beauregards troops
are posted from Bottom Bridge all the way
to James river, watching for the appear
ance of an army in that direction.
Year: 1864

FAIR AND FEsrTAL.-To night the ladies
Of st Matthews Church will hold their
lair and festival at Washington Hall. We hope
to sec the Hall crowded with liberal visit
ors. This is the first affair of the kind the
ladies' of this church have gotten up fol
many years, and we trust they will receive
that patronage the cause demands.
Year: 1864

a We have received a communication from
0laysville, in relation to the pic mic Of the
Fourth Ward Public School Of this city
which was held on. there the other day =
As we have already published an account
Of the affair, we deem it useless to print the
sSticleiis question. 49,
Year: 1864

I WASHINGTON June 1l.-By an arrival
here to day from White House, it is ascero
tained that nothing is now being landed at
that point excepting reenforcements and
forage for the immediate nse of the army.
The railroad track which had ueen COM
pieted to within mile or two of the army
has been torn up again, and the rails and
ties brought back to the White House,
where they are being placed on barges.
Year: 1864

LITTLE MACK" (little in every sense of the
word,) is dead cock in the pit. He has been
slaughtered as thoroughly as he slaughtered
the United States troops at Antietam. He has
been put in another command. He now leads
the rebels of the free States, and is supported
by all the cOpperhead press-that alone is
enough to damn any one.


The Union people ROI0 demand of him has int-
mediate surrender of has commission as O Major
General Of the United States. ..


Lethim attempt to run on the copperhead
ticket and hold on to the commission he now
holds, under the loyal Government of the uni
ted States-he will soon learn that the Union
people have stood his contemplate hypocrisy
long enough.
Year: 1864

The Trinity Journal acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of bottle Of maple syrup manufactured
in this State. There are many thousands of
people here who were not before aware of
the existence of the sugar or hard maple in
this country. The man who made it says he
has grove of two hundred sugar trees on
his farm.
Year: 1864

New HAMPSHIRE ELECrIoN.-The annual
election in New Hampshire has resulted as
usual in an Abolition victory. The State
has been so long joined to its black idol, that
the result brings no disappointment The
Democracy however made good big fight
for victory.
Year: 1864

The miners of the Cove district, Kern
Kiver, have named their town Kernville-
dropping the old application of Whiskey
Flat. We hear that an enormous amount of
gold has been taken out in this district during
the past month-principalIy from the Blue
Lead.
Year: 1864

hAkDf LANDlNG.


This embryo city is located on beautiful
stretch of tho river about six miles above
Fort Mojave, and as near Rock Spring and
Ell Dorado Canon as the fort, whilst it is
only seven miles from the mines of the San
Francisco district and nearer the Wauba
Yuma and Sacramento districts than the
fort. A town is laid off into streets, squares
and lots and business men invited to come,
improve by building and otherwise enhance
their own interests. Hardy has about estab'
lished roads and ferry, is building a SUBJ
stantial adobe house, and by his energy, and
expenditures, giving evidence of his conf
dence in the resources of the country
There are others projecting improvements,
so that Hardy's Landing may be considered
fixed fact. We shall have plenty of goods
here when the river rises CROUCH to enable
navigation from La Paz, and when it bel
comes known that the miner can be supplied
with provisions, powder, fuse, &C., at this
place, there is no reason to doubt but that it
will become supply point for the surround
ing districts, and even extend its trade to
Walkers and Salt Lake. 1t is certain that
the business of the country can only be
proftably conducted by water transportation
1.-The overland is too expensive and is i'm
practicable otherwise We are assured that
we shall soon have more and better steamers
Year: 1864

For some time past the democracy have
been blatant for cessation of hostilities,
with view to negotiations for restora-
tion Of the authority of the government on
the basis OF the "Union as it was.n On the
other hand the true friends of the Union
have zealously labored both in the field and
the forum for that object, by the only means
left us-a vigorous prosecution of the war,
until the traitors are compelled to lay down
their arms and return to their allegiance.
The leaders of the Mcclellan party have
been constantly assuring their followers that
the south would return TO its allegiance
with certain guarantees. MIR. Stephens in
q letter to Senator Semmes Of the Rebel
Congress, declares that "their ideas on this
point are illusory and yain." and that there
can be no hope for the preservation of our
liberties, except by presenting a solid
and unbroken front to the enemies of Re-
publican government. The best and only
peace-m makers we have are GRANT, SHER-
MAN, SHERIDAN, FARRAouT, Porter, and the
brave men under their command. Hear
what Mr.. Stephens says:


"Ths old Union and the old Constitution
are both dead, dead forever, except in so far
as the Constitution has been preserved by
us. There is for the Union as it was no
resurrection by any power short of that
which brought Lazarus from tho tomb.


"There may be and doubtless are, many
at the North and some at the South who
look forward to restoration of the Union
and the Constitution as it WAS but such
ideas are as vain and illusory as the dreamy
imaginings of the ludian warrior, who, in
death, clings to his weapons in fond e1pec.
tation that he will have use for them beyond
the grave in other lands and new hunting
grounds"
Year: 1864

Eg Lees rebel army is reported to he
rapidly aucmenting for the spring cam
uaign. There are conflicting reports about
Lees intentions-one report Is that he in
tends to invade Pennsylvania, if he can,
and another that the rebel plan for the
Spring campaign i TO maintain defen-
SfEe line
Year: 1864

HT~ 1t is stated from Washington that
It is not the intention Of the Ways and
Means Committee TO Introduce a new Ma
tional Bank bill IN the House; but it Is
stated a currency measure will be adopted
bv the Senate and sent TO the House for
its concurrence.
Year: 1864

The result of the election in this county
for Circuit and County Judges, is highly
satisfactory 20 the friends of the Union
The following figures are nearly, if not
quite correct, 80 far as the majorities Of
the several towns are concerned:
Year: 1864

ga- The New York World vearns
through a column and half, to demon
sJrate that the people are 'yearnins for
the democratic party They didn't I
'yearn very much at the recent state,
city and town elections
Year: 1864

1--WE can all earn our living, father was
the remark made in family by one of sew
eral young ladies, short time since. THAT
is right, my daughter" was the reply OF
the parent that fact regard as the point
of triumph in your education. Able and
willing are the two words which, when the
occasion comes, if come it shall, will insure
you success, and vindicate the principle that
women should be educated for business and
usefulness as we'll as for ornament and at.
tractiveness. Never fear to work for your
support when necessity shall come, nor fai


to encourage others in so doing. though
you may claim an exemption through the
efforts Of others" 40 sHt f.tI.
Year: 1864

Vigorous digestion and pure bile produces nutri-
tious blood. ana nutritious blood healthy frame.
Does the victim Of dvspepiic stomach and a die
ordered liver desire II know how the digestion
may be improved. the bile and other fluids OF the
body purified
Year: 1864

FAsHIoSABLE WoNES.-Fashion kills more
women than toll and sorrow. Obedience to
fashion Is a greater transgression Of the laws
Of woman's nature, greater injury to her
physical and mental constitution, than the
hardships Of poverty and neglect The slave
woman at her task will live and grow old, and
zee two or three generations Of her mistresses
fade and pass away. The washer.woman, with
scarce ray Of hope to cheer her In her tolls.
will live to see her fashionable sisters oil die
around her. The kitchen maid Is hearty and
strong, when her lady has to be nursed like a
sick baby.


Its sad truth that fashion pampered wo
men are almost worthless for all the good ends
Of human life. They have but little force OF
character they have still less power Of moral
will, and quite as little physical energy. They
live for no great purpose In life they accom-
plish no worthy ones. stThey are only doll
forms in the hands of milliners aud servants.
to be dressed and ted to order. They dress no.
body they feed nobody they instruct no.
body. They write no books they set no rich
example Of virtue and womanly life. II they
rear children, servants and nurses do oil, save
to conceive and give them birth. And when
reared, what are theyl What do they ever
amount to but weaker scions Of the old stalk
Who ever heard Of fashionable woman's child
exhibiting any virtue or power of mind for
which It became eminent, Read the biogra-
phies Of our great and good men and women.
Not one Of them had q fashionable mother.
They nearly oil sprang from strong minded
women, who had rs little to do with fashion as
with changing clouds.
Year: 1864

Educational Legstatfon.


The subject of popular and collegiate
education received It's full proportion of
attention at the late session OF the leg
islsture. No less than five bills were
introduced relating to an Agricultural
College, only two of which, namely, the
one repeating the law of last year, and
the one establishing what purports to
be purely agricultural college finally
passed. An act was passed providing
for defraying the entire expense of the
district schools from the grand list A
bill was also passed providing for the
erection of school hOus 5 in districts
neglecting to do their duty in that res
pect. An act authorizing towns to sup
port high schools, and another amend
ing the present law providing Tor the
distribution of public money failed to
become laws,


The bill repeating the last year ) College
act was stoutly opposed by some Of the
ablest friends of that act Mr. Chand-
Ter of Woodstock, who was a member
last year and as chairman of the Com
mite on Education reported the bill, ap-
peared before the committee this year
and earnestly opposed the repeal 1t
was especially urged that it would be
an act of bad faith, inasmuch as one in
stitution, the Vermont University, had
accepted its provisions, and made all
the necessary arrangements for that
purpose. But all the assembled wis
dom" have spoken the word, and also
passed law creating an independent
Agricultural College. If this act should
not be repealed next year-if the great
body Of farmers in Vermont, for whose
especial benefit this law was passed,
should take hold of the matter-if a fa-
vorable location, and liberal endow-
ment should be secured, and ample pro
vision be made for instruction in "all
branches relating to agriculture the
agricultural college may be made lead
ing institution of the State. We believe
EudJ ClhSSIGdA HbudlSN dlE tlOb plNoctJ
excluded and furthermore, the express
sion, those branches relating to agri-
culture" is susceptible of pretty wide
Interpretation.


This college, Is we have seen, is de-
signed to be par ercsElercs an institution
for raising up young farmers. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether farmers will
regard it in that light and whether they
will cherish and sustain it. The sum
realized from the sale of land scrip will
be but small portion of what will be
needed for buildings aud endowment.


If the farmers wish to make their COL
hge a centre of attrac ton, not only fer
their own boys, but also for those re-
siding in the other states and Canadas,
they must make up their minds to fork
over" to the tune of one hundred and
fifty or two hundred thousand. There
is no valid reason why Vermont should
not lead the world in her race of farm
ers, as decidedly as she does in her
breeds Of sheep.


We had intended to say word upon
the law requiring the schools to be sup
ported by the grand list. We have only
room to say that while the new law will
be displeasing to those who are welded
to the practice Of having the teachers
sboard around, 1t will probably receive
the hearty appreciation of nineteen
twentieths of the truly enlightened
friends OF education.


VI DIT
Year: 1864

MEETING or THR STATE TEMPERANCE
S0CETY. The meeting of the State Ten
perance Society, which is to be held at
this place on the 2lst and 22d inst,
should receive the attention of all the
friends of the cause, and measures
should be adopted to render it one of
strong interest. In order to render IL
such, several things are requisite.


/. The Executive Committee should
be prepared with an able report, setting
forth the present state of the temperance
cause in the State generally, what has
been accomplished during the past year,
and what measures should be adopted
in future, Such report should be in a
good measure to this meeting what the
Presidents Message is to Congress, or
the Governors Message to the Legisla-
ture, and it is not too much to say
that we may reasonably expect such a
report from the men who compose the
present Executive Committee.


2. The towns should secure a good
delegation to attend the meetings and
their delegates should come prepared to
give valuable information. The maxim,
"Old men for counsel and young men
fol war" should not be overlooked In
appointing these delegates 1t is to be
in an important sense a Temperance
Conference, to the interest of which ev-
cry delegate should come prepared to
contribute his share. If the organiza-
ton is worth keeping up, and if it is
worth while to mold such a meeting,
pains should be taken to render it one
of interest at the time, and of influence
on the future 1t has been so in years
passed, and we know not why it may
not be so now.


A committee Of citizens has been ap-
pointed to receive delegates and assign
them places of entertainment To aid
this Committee, persons who propose at
tending the meeting are requested to
forward their names Immediately either
to Rev S. G. Abbott or Rev. E. H. By
ington, Windsor Our citizens will we
trust be prepared to give the delegates
a cordial reception, and we hope they
will not come in struggling numbers
nor with faint heart t.-Te,7nont CbroH-
t%e
Year: 1864

Pure and spotless is the fair face of
nature, now. A glistening mantle of
snow robes the sleeping fowerets,
clothing the withered shrubs with al
most pristine beauty. 1t is . time
when memory recalls the bright and
glowing scenes of the past, mercifulIy
concealing the darkness and sorrow
that may have marked our pathway
hitherto. In that blissful long ago,
| watched with glee the falling snow
descending like tiny blossoms from
the tree of life, which grows on the
fair banks of the flowing river, beside
the Throne of our God. I remember
when a happy child, what numberless
thoughts suggested themselves to my
inquiring mind as to the origin and
utility Of the pure snow l loved so
much. Life was then so bright that
sorrow could make no permanent i'm
preston upon my guileless heart. l
could not comprehend the shortness of
time, and knew not that when a few
more of those joyful seasons had pas
sed away | should be no more a child
that time would no more fit by on
golden wings never dreaming that
l, too, must battle with the adverse
winds Of fate, if, as some suppose, such
a power controls our destinies.


Fall softly, pure snow, above the
breasts of our fallen heroes slumber-
ing afar from their kindred dust.
Spread a spotless mantle above their
nameless mounds. Press lightly the
clay over their dreamless rest And,
oh, disturb not the weary soldier, wan
dering in dream.land over the dear
old homestead, pausing here beside
towering shrub planted by the hand
now Injured to iercer work. Again
the wanderer is in the midst of hap.
lpy group, folding to his arms the wife
of his bosom. receiving the fond ca
ress of mother, listening to the glad
welcome of an aged father, and gaz-
ling with young fathers pride upon
a prattling babe just learning to lisp
his name. Pass lightly ovor the tent
ed roof which shelters the loving
heart, yearning to behold it's dear ones
again. Waken him not, for all too
soon will the dull consciousness creep
over his heart was but dream.


Speed on thy grateful mission.


Thou lovely. falling snow,


Cover our loved ones sleeping


Within the grave SO low.


Prairis Glen, FEB. 12, 1861.
Year: 1864

Yes from its solid front. far to the rear.


Where the great chain Of lakes makes up its bound,
Went forth the Death knel" warning to prepare
For the events, which from the abyss profound
Of Time, had slow and shadowy gathered round =
Till now the Union broken. fierce shock,
Must rouse the nation with its thunder sound


And crush fair Freedoms pantheon block by block,
Threat'ning to tear out the mighty keystone rock
Year: 1864

warmth and geniality and absence OF
care in the hours Of relaxation and
throwing of. ."#


There 10 many a father fearful he
shall not be able to give his son 90
good an education, or 30 good . start
in life, a. he had or as he could desire,
il there is large family to share his
savings. But there is the best of all
sorts OF education in the attrition of a
largo family. Franklin bids young
man who would marry we'll to avoid
only daughters, but select his wife
ont of . large family, because there
arc thousand rough edges of tenn
per that get rubbed off by tho mutual
action Of . number Of young people
on each other. Each learns to be
conciliating. Like pebbles on the
sea.beach, they polish, and round off
each other. But even in pecuniary
point of view, children are wealth.
For they make a man economical just
at that period Of life when he 10 most
disposed to branch out into extrava-
gances. From the full possession of
conscious powers, making money very
easily. hs is apt to spend it a. fast.
If he does this as his strength declines,
poverty must overtaks him and dis
appointment or dependence cloud his
later years but by pinching when
when money 10 coming in fast, when
his children are grown, he has no re-
trenchment to make but rather pow
er to expand, and take the world moro
easily while he 10 surrounded by pro-
tectors who love him because hs has
been their protector. .aIsm.s = .'t