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Year: 1861

CANT STAND LoHc WAR.-The New York Herald significantly remarks '' The business community demand that the war shall be short; and the more yig- orously it is prosecuted the more speedily will il be closed. Business men can stand a temporary reverse. They can easily make arrangements for six months or year, but they cannot endure long, un. certain and tedious contest.
Year: 1861

eay= The Duke of Wellington once said:

 My Lords, I am one of those who have probably passed more of my time in war than most men, and principally, 1 may say, in civil war, too; and l must say this, that if could avoid, by any sacrifice what ever, even one month civil war to the country to which am attached, 1 would sacrifice my life in order to do it,"

 Were the authors and instigators of such wars compelled to fight in them them- selves, we should have peace pretty soon.

 The Bridgeport Advertiser says:

 Facts plainly show and clearly prove that the present troubles were brought upon the country by the aggressive policy laid down in the Chicago platform, and by those politicians who prefer carrying out those principles to carrying out the principles of the Constitution framed by the Fathers of our country"

 The Eastern Argus. one of the leading organs of the Democracy Of Maine, has a serious and able leader on the war, which propose that the people of the North " oud vnow pause long enough 10 reflect upon tbe final and inevitable results of a protracted war. Al see that nothing but dissolution can come of tan event which Demo. crats depIore, but which the Republican AboltIoniata secretly rejoice al.
Year: 1861

A nation has sprung into life,

 Beneath the bright cross of the South, And now loud call to the strife, Rings out from the shrill bugle's mouth. They gather from lnorass and mountain, They gather from prairie and mart, To drink at young Liberty's fountain The nectar that kindles the heart.

 Then, hail to the land of the pine!

 The home of the noble and free ;

 A palmetto wreath we'll entwine

 Round the alter of young Liberty
Year: 1861

Among the many condolences brought
about by this war, we relate the following
Mr.. John Stewart, Tyrone city, young
man about Is or 20 years of age, and a
member Of Capt. Jones Tyrone Company,
which belongs to the Juniata Regiment,
and which was encamped in Camp Cros-
man, met a Miss Drennon, Of this place,
for the first time on Wednesday evening
last, and it appears that they both loved
at first sight perhaps not wisely, but too
we'll for between y and l o'clock on
Thursday night, they went to find the
Chaplain of the regiment to marry them,
but failing to find him at that hour, moth
ing daunted, nor yet the least discouraged,
but woiully disappointed, they gave it up
to renew their search for him at early dawn.
As the regiment was to leave in the morn
ing there was no time to be lost, and at an
early hour they were on the look out for
the chaplain, but did not succeed in find
ing him until short time before the trains
started, when they repaired to the Penna


Central station house, and were then and
there united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony. Their honeymoon was of short but
sweet duration, for they had but a few
minutes to chat together, when he was or
dercd to jump aboard. With few fond
and affectionate embraces, such as only
newly married couple know how to do up
to perfection, and the shedding of tears on
both sides, which flowed copiously and
without restraint, he was gone He to re-
new his pledge to his Country, in some
new field Of action, and she to her tempo
raTy place of residence, to mourn over the
departure of her husband of but an hour.
A bride for an hour, and widow, per-
haps, the balance of her days. We are
told that Miss Drennon, (now Mrs. Stew
art) is lady of unimpeachable character,
and her friends are very much astonished
at her conduct in this affair She has not
been acquainted with her husband ten days
yet, but to every intent and purpose, is al
read y widow. Such is life Inthis case
we are reminded very forcibly of the old
axiom, Marry in haste and repent at leis-
ure.' Should he be so fortunate as to re-
turn to his wife after an eyentful clreer
with the rebels, we wish them all the feic-
ity and joys of this life, for he has certain
ly shown his undying devotion to the I'm
ion.-Huntingdon Globe.
Year: 1861

dence upon those which have preceded it.
The weekly review will show to them the
close and interesting connection between
different chapters and rules; and how
Thursdays lesson depends for its especial
proof or force upon the ideas and truths
found in Mondays, or that Fridays portion
can only be thoroughly understood and an
preclated when it is shown how delicate
threads OF connection attach it to all the
preceding lessons of the week. Thus it
Will be not only more beneficial, but doubly
interesting, to the pupils


But many teachers do not follow the
plan of reviewing. There must be for this
some reasons; what are they?


A few ~ teachears have an idea that to
get through the book is the great desider-
atum Most scholars are possessed with
this hereSy. Of course there can be no
possible objection to ones getting through
the book at any time provided one under
stands 1t we'll. 1t is net the being through
that isohjectionab!e, but the hurrying, skim
ming, coming through with superficial
knowledge OF what one has been over, with
vague idea that Arithmetic has to do
with cipherng, Grammar with coniugating
1 lore, History With the record Of few
battles. | know scholars who have been
studying American History for several ses
sIons who could not tell me now where the
battle Of Lexington was fought, between
what parties and from what cause. To get
through, is not the idea, but to grasp the
parts thoroughly, understandingly, so that
IN the end the whole may be attained with
pertectness.


Some teachers are too lazy to take the
trouble to review Now nobody has any
right to be lazy, particularly not you, o
teacher Aside from the higher consider
ations OF duty that are suggested by such
commands as, d" Be diligent in business"
"Whatsocver thy hand fndeth to do, do it
with all thy might" and the responsibility
that every Christian teacher ought to feel
to use every moment to the benefit OF the
scholars under his charge, there is another
idea not SO lofty or noble, but yet true and
worthy Of consideration-the School Direc
tors do not hire you to be lazy They do
hire you to be as active as you can to secure
the good Of your pupils during the time
you are with them.


Your time in the schoolroom is not your
own in which to take it easy or not, as you
please, but is your employers and your schol-
ars' to use TO the full in whatever way seems
best for the Advancement of your school.
And if reviewing is conducive to that 3D.
vancement, then it is your duty to attend
to it, even though it take more time and
talking and attention than every time to
let them % take from where you left off to
the bottom of the next page" S.
Year: 1861

True education is the most desirable Of
all that is good and therefore should not
be neglected.


In the soul of man, good and evil lie
near each other. If the latter, for want of
education, get the upper hand, the man
falls beneath himself.


But education, which promotes goodness,
raises him above himself


1t is by education that the man first be-
comes truly man. Plato.
Excellent was the saying Of the Lace
daemonian educator: Il teach the boys
to take pride in what is good, and to abhor
what is shameful


This is in truth the most beautiful and
most noble aim which man can have in ed
pcation. Plutarch.
The remark was well founded which
Crates the Theban was accustomed to make,
that if it were possible, he would stand on
the highest place in the city, and cry out,
with all his power, What are you think
ing of, you people, that you are devoting
all your industry to the requirement OF
riches, but take no care at all OF your
children, to whom you are going to leave
them Y


[ might add, that such father behaves
like one who bestows all his care on the
sandal, but neglects the foot above it.


Plutarch


The young should be accustomed to obe-
Year: 1861




L have a number of times heard this
sentiment given by teachers at our County
Institutes, mot how much, but how welr
"a sentiment well worth repeating but
better worth acting upon. This, however,
| fear is not done as thoroughly as it should
be- if 1T were, We should have more review
ing done in our schools The importance
OF going over with what has been learned
some time after the lessons have been first
reclted-in short, Of reviewing frequently,
cannot be over. estimated.


There are many scholars who learn very
readily and always have the lesson for the
day SO that they can recite it fuently, who
nevertheless for the very reason that it is
so easily committed) do not remember so
that at the end of week they can give
any correct synopsis or even general idea
of that days lesson. Such scholars will be
greatly benefited by a weekly, or more
frequent, review. 1t will tend to give them
more thoughtful and less hasty way OF
preparing the lesson at the first and will
assist them in retaining what they learn.


Many, indeed the majority of pupils,
learn each days lesson without any special
thought Of its connection with or depen
Year: 1861

There are some special reasons for trying
to render the Convention at Milroy during
the Holidays highly successful. This
county has very respectable name for the
attendance of its teachers upon Institutes,
and their praiseworthy efforts to make the
best use of all such aids to improvement
1t is to be hoped that the number at MIL
roy will be so great as to add to this repu-
tation. The real benefit which may reas-
onably be expected from careful attention
to the exercises of the Convention, and
participation in them, should induce all
teachers who can, to be present on that oc-
casion. This should be inducement enough,
but fortunately we can urge far stronger
motive. Prof. Bates, Deputy State Super
iptendent, will be there and will speak at
length upon Physical Education, and will
illustrate his remarks by various exercises
suitable for introduction into Schools 1t
is very desirable that all the teachers of
the county be witnesses of this part of the
proceedings of the Convention.


Let every teacher who is conscious of
any necessity for improvement in knowl-
edge or professional skill, determine to at
tend. A s.
Year: 1861

FaT The following anecdote is told of the
President by THE Boston journal:


'One of the soldiers in the Vermont reg
iment to which private Scott, the soldier
sentenced to be shot for sleeping upon his
post, belonged, relates an incident which
shows in a strong light the kindhearted
character -four President. Scott was to be
shot early in the morning. On the after
noon before, it was decided to pardon him,
but the place of his confinement was six or
seven miles from Washington. President
Lincoln telegraphed to the officer in charge
of the execution, but getting no reply, and
fearing that his message might have mis-
carried, he went himself after dark to the
encampment, to make sure that all was right.
Year: 1861

By-A good one is told of Quaker
volunteer who was in Virginia skirmish.
Coming into pretty close quarters with a
rebel, he remarked


Friend, it is unfortunate, but thee stands
where am going to shoot, and, blazing
away, down came the secesher.


Il tell you that | shall commit suicide,
if you don't have me-


Well Charley, as soon as you have given
me that evidence of your affection, l will
believe you love me-


lie Immediately hung himself upon her
neck and said: There now, is not that
an act of Susyside?' p She wilted.
Year: 1861

The treacherous character of the Southern


mode of warfare is not surprising to thOst


who know the story of Mexican and In


dian wars; but it is very shocking. 1t Is


bad enough to pick off sentries every night


from behind trees and fences, for no pur.


pose but slaughter; but it is worse to hail
boats crew. guided by a bribed pilot,
and bait them with welcome and lun-
cheon in order to destroy them in trap.
This is too much like Indian warfare for
European notions; and we can but hope
that the gallant Northern soldiery will
decline all imitation of it, as the Govern
ment at Washington has preemptOrily de-
clined the aid of regiment of Northern
Indians, organized by the famous chief
George Copway, while the Confederate au-
thcrities publicly weldome the body of Ar
kansas Indians, who are fourishing their
long knives about in Fredericksburg, prom
Using to kill five Yankees a piece


Nothing can be done but following up
the war to real conclusion. General Scott
seems to be pressing on toward the end by
ether and better means than critical bat
ties. There is every reason to hope that
he will bring the Confederatcs to a pass
which will allow the Union party in the
Slave States to declare themselves. If
that party is as strong as its fugitive men,
bers state, the COnfederates can have no
chance.
Year: 1861

The heroism of private life, the slow


unchronicled martyrdoms of the heart, whC


shall remember Greater than any knight


ly dragon slayer of old. is the man who


overcomes an unhOly passion, sets his foot


upon it, and stands serene. and strong in


virtue. Grander than the Zenobia is the


woman who struggles with a love that


wonld wrong another or degrade her OWL


soul and cOnquers. The young man, ar.
dent and tender, who turns from the dear
love of woman, and buries deep in his heart
the sweet instinct of paternity, to devote
himself to the care and support of aged
parents or an unfortunate sister, and whose
life is long sacrifice in manly cheerful
ness and majestic uncomplaint, is hero
of the rarest type-the type of Charles
Lamb.


The young woman who resolutely stays
with father and mother in the old home,
while brothers aud sisters 60 forth to happy
homes of their own; who cheerfully lays
upon the altar of flial duty that eostliest
of human sacrifices, the joy of loving and
of being lOved-she is a heroine. The
husband who goes home from the weary
routine and the perplexing cares Of his
business with a cheerful smile and lOv-
ing word for his invalid wife; who trings
not against her the grievOus sins of long
sickness, and reprOaches her not for the
cost and discomfort thereof; who sees in
her languid eye something dearer than the
girlish laughter, in the sad face and faded
checks that blossoms into smiles and even
bushes at mis- coming, something lovelier
than the Old-time spring roses-he is a
hero. The wife who bears her part in the
burden of life-even though it be the larg-
er part-bravely, cheerfully, never dream
ing she is heroine, much less a martyr;
who bears with the faults of husband,
not altogether eOngeDial, with loving pa
tiencc and large charity, and with noble
decision hiding them from the WOrld-whO
makes no confdants and asks no confden-
cies; who refrains from brOOding over short
comings in sympathy and sentiment, and
from seeking for pcrilous ''afinities;" who
does not Luild high tragedy sorrows on the
inevitable, nor feel an earthquake IN every
family jar; who sees her husband united
with herself indissolubly and eterUally in
their children-she, the wife, in every
truth, in the inward as in the outward, is
a heroine, though rather of an unfashion-
able type Grace Greenwood
Year: 1861

ell in his department, substantially for
|, bidding all fugitive slaves from coming


within his lines, or being harbored there


Is that order to be enforced in all Militia.
ry Departments? If so, who are to be
considered fugitive slaves? Is a slave tC


be considered fugitive, whose master runs
away and leaves him? Is it forbidden tc
the troops to aid or harbor within their
lines the negro children who are found
I therein, or is the soldier, when his march
has destroyed their means of subsistence,
to allow them to starve because he has
driven off the rebel master? Now shall
: the commander of regiment or battalion
sit in judgment upon the question, wheth-
er any given black man has fled from his
master, or his master fed from him? In
deed, how are the free born to be distin-
guished? Is one any more or less fu-
gitive slave because he has labored upon
rebel entertainments If he has so labor
ed. if | understand it, he is to be harbor-
ed. By the reception of which, are the
rebels most to be distressed, by taking
those who have wrought all their rebel
masters desired, masked their battery, or
those who have refused to labor and left
the battery unmasked.


l have very decided opinions Upon the
subject of this order. 1t does not become
me to criticise it, and l write in no spirit
of criticism, but simply to explain the full
difficulties that surround the enforcing it
If the enforcement of that order becomes
the policy of the Government, l, as a SOL
der. shall be bound to enforce it steadfast-
", if not cheerfully. But if left to my
own discretion, as you may have gathered
from my reasoning. 1 should take wide
ly different course from that which it in
dicates.


In loyal State should put down a
servile insurrection. In state of rebel
lion would con6scate that which was used
to oppose my arms, and take all that prop
erty which constituted the wealth of that
State and furnished the means by which
the war is prosecuted, besides being the
cause of the war; and if. in so doing. it
should be objected that human beings were
brought to the free enjoyment of life, lib
erty and the pursuit of happiness, such
objection might not require much consid-
.ration


Pardon me for addressing the Secretary
If War directly upon this question, as it
involves some political considerations as
we'll as propriety of military action.


am, Sir. your obedient servant.


BENJAMIN F. BUTLER.
Year: 1861

Kentucky, when taunted by the Secession,


lists with the recent defeat, "that the u


nited States Government vas strong enough


to bear half-dozen such defeats without


being shaken" Indeed its peril is in


prosperity. Disaster is its needful disci-


pline. Defeat will only sting it to an in
tenser activity. With every new reverse
it will rise more nearly to the level of the
emergency, and put forth more freely its
copiOus strength; while one really crush
ing defeat to the army now concentrated


by the Confederates in the neighborhood
of Washington, if it did not utterly quench
the rage that now exasperates the South,
would only turn it against the leaders of
this great revolt, and make their very
homes the furnace to consume them.


The SepOys of India swept everything
before them in their first fierce rising. 1t
was only after months of delay and disas-
ter that the English Government got such
grasp of the rebellion, so stern and fixed
and unrelaxing, that it could not be bro
ken, and that before it the vast cOnspira-
cy which had burst forth so suddenly was
borne and beaten to the earth. The white
settler masters the Indian in the end; but
almost always at first he shrinks before
him. The paint and the war-whoOp, and
the far-fying tomahawk, are no match for
the rife, but they seem at first to carry
the day; and when the same spirit, of bar
barrie rage or of frantic fanaticism, has
the engines of civilized warfare to use, and
is led to battle by men experienced in all
military arts, it is no wonder that for a
time it should succeed. But the great
and enduring resources of strength are af-
ter all on the other side; and we have on.
ly quietly to wait and earnestly to work to
see that now, as ever aforetime, passion is
not strength, but Principle is; and that
an industrious and educated Nation is all
too strong for the most pertinaciOus and
furious conspiracy"
Year: 1861

Whatever impatient people may think,
the civil war in America is going on fast
to some sort of issue. 1t is not necessary
that every step should take the form of q
battle; some people almost doubt whether
there will be any great battle. The case
is singular one and it may be cOnduc-
ted to the issue in singular manner.


To the great question asked everywhere,
from China round to California, what the
Northern States and their Government
propose as the issue of the struggle? we
now see clear answer honestly given by
one of the best organs of Northern opinion.
The answer is, that they do not yet know.


They will defend their Constitution, and
their rights under it; they perceive that,
In the process, slavery must come to an
end, and that being secured, other matters
must settle themselves according to the
pressure of the times. The reason for as
suming that slavery must come to an end
is that emancipation must follow on either
the defeat of the South or its successful
defense. If the Seeding States can es-
tablish their COpfederacy, their slaves will
escape across the frontier, so as to render
the institution impracticable; and if the
Confederates are beaten they must submit
to the removal of the cause of the whole
quarrel. Beyond this, we are told. there
is nothing settled, nothing definitely
sketched out Q


Toward the unseen issue, meantime, ev-
cry day shows an advance. 1t is a great
thing that the Secessionists are learning
that they have nothing to expect from Eu
rope. On the 9th of June, Mr.. Bell, the
late candidate for the Presidentship, told
the Tennessee public, at Secession meet
ing. that the war would be short, as France
and England would not allow it to last a
year. At that time southern gentleman
was landing from his European travels,
and assuring his friends that neither France
nor England would send them dollar,
and that England would contrive to get
cotton elsewhere. He made their hearts
sink with this news of the energy with
which England was applying herself to her
own dependencies for cotton. "Why will
not the South see this?" say those who
heard him. And the Baltimore American
prints the question. At the same moment
the Northern delusion that England would
sustain the South was beginning to give
way.


The bearing of the whole mass of evi-
dence, such as it is, that the latest days
have yielded, is to show something like
desperation on the part of the COnfederates.
Without relying too much on the conclu-
ding statement of the correspondent whose
letter We printed on the 18th inst, about
the secret circular of General Beauregard,
we cannot but perceive that the Southern
forces are struggling with grave Difficult
ties, from disease, want of various arti-
cles of necessity, and, above all, from the
temper of the men and the times. In
used to hardship and inpatient of control,
the Southern sOldiery are difficult to man.
age and impossible to rely on.
Year: 1861

FEMALE ZoUAvEs-We are creditably
informed that female Zouavc Company
are organized, uniformed, armed and equip
ped in this city. and have for several weeks
past been perfecting themselves in militia
ry movements under the direction of a
competent officer. They have attained to
such perfection in drill that they contem-
plate parading in public within two weeks.
1t is said also, that they are organized for
no simply holiday purpose, but intend vol
unteering for field service, and if that is
refused them, they will offer themselves as
hospital assistants and nurses. "Colum-
bia" will have some of her own sex to bat
tie for her yet.-Bufdlo Com.