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Year: 1864

We heard few days since rather a
good story, the entire truthfulness of
which is yoGehed for, concerning one of
our Washington county copperheads, who
having been convinced that it was uncon-
stitutional 10 shoot traitors, ed to Can
ada to avoid entanglement in the CON
scription net with which fresh haul was
about TO be made. Though well enough
to do in the world when at home, he took
rather a speedy departure-so much so
that he had not time to gather up a suffi-
cient amount of funds to support him in
idleness for any considerable length of
time. Nor was he very solicitOus in that
behalf, as he supposed the draft would


take place at the time first announced,
when he hoped his name might be miss


ed, in which case he could safely return
home. In this he was disappointed. The
IN of January came, but no draft, and
no likelihood Of any until Congress would
act on the amendments to the Conscrip-
ton law. This Protracted the the agony
with our Vallandigham friend, and as
lodging cost something in Canada, as well
as elsewhere, his finances began to run
low, and he concluded that something
must be done. He decided at once to
seek employment of some kind, in order
that he might earn something. On start


ing out he found that there was but little
demand for work, owing to the fact prob
ably, that the country was already over
stocked with laborers of his kind After
making frequent unsuccessful applica-
tions, he was nearly ready TO give up in
despair, when he was informed that a
gentleman of means not far distant had
lately been inquiring for hand. As no
time was TO be lost, he hunted up the
place with all possible speed, and was
gratified to see house of ample dimen-
sions and fine exterior, surrounded by
grounds tastefully laid of, giving TO the
whole premises that appeararance which
marked il as the abode of refinement and
wealth. On pulling the bell the door was
opened by well dressed, genteel looking
coiored man, whereupon our Copperhead
friend at once inquired for the man of
the house, Judge of his surprise when
the colored person aforesaid, very prompt
informed him that hewas that parsonage
and was ready to receive any communi-
cation Our hero saw the state of the
case at a glance, but thinking il his last
chance, made known his errand, telling
hlin MS sltuatiOh' anu Ho" auAiOuS Ho
was to obtain employment. The gentle


man in black informed him at once that
he wished to hire choachman, and was
willing to pay him four dollars a month
and board him. As necessity knows no
law our pure blooded Caucasian Anglo
Saxon deemed it best to accept the
proposition, and accordingly hired with
the African as coachman, for four dollars
a month and board. OF course he would
rather drive carriage for 'niggers' than
fight for them, even if he is required to
sleep above tho kitchen and eat at the
second table Washington pa reporter.
Year: 1864

Under this head the North American
well remarks:


OF all the notions begotten by the
search after remedies for the ailments TO
which flesh is heir. the latest, called sun
cure, is in many respects remarkable
The idea is that many cases of debility,
prostrati0n, or disease, persons may re-
cover by systematic exposure to the rays
of the sun. Instances are published in
support of this, in which the patient has
actually recovered from a low stage of
prostration by this means. Of course We
cannot endorse any such system or urge
it upon our readers. But one thing will
certainly be approved by very many ex-
perienced physicians. This is that the
genial influence of the sunlight is indis-
pensable 10 the health of the physical
frame of humanity, and that all persons,
whether we'll or i'll, may improve their
health and strength by making it point
to put this in practice constantly. We
mention the matter now because 1t Is too
much the babit of our people to shut
themselves up in the house in winter,
and shun the cool fresh open air and the
sunlight. Stirring exercise in this wintry
weather, and in the air where the sun is
no stranger, would render every one
capable of enjoying better the comforts
of moderate fire in doors, and keep down
i'll health Let no one he afraid OF the
street in winter.
Year: 1864

| than slave property. In many cases ne
groes are offered free to planters for their
keep, but rarely will they be taken.


THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.
Throughout South Carolina the people
seemed TO be impressed with the idea
that the Unionists could take Charleston
whenever they wanted il. but not with
out large loss. They believe that it Is
not our intention to capture it until after
other victories have been achieved; that
its siege is merely kept up to employ the
rebel troops, and prevent the concentra-
tion of their forces in Virginia and the
! Southwest The citizens had nearly all
left the city, and none were permitted
egress or ingress.


THE NEXT CRoP-FEARs OF STARVATION.


Throughout the whole territory travel
ed by him no cotton is planted, and the
prospect for a crop OF cereals Is very small
indeed. as the territory now neld by the
Confederscy Is quite limited, and una
dapted to the growth of cereals. There Is
not sufficient in the country to subsist
the people until the next crop is harvest
ed, and starvation stares them in the
face. No provisions arrive from Europe,
but clothing and ammunition arrive up
on every blockade runner. The people
are much opposed to the blockaderun-
ming. as it is calculated to depreeiate the
currency, on account of the high rates of
exchange While in the South he fire.
quently learned cases in which the sold
iers were so reduced for food that they
killed and ate cats. Union prisoners at
Belle Isle have been driven 10 such eX
tremities of hunger as 10 kill and est the
dogs
Year: 1864

The Boston journal, acknowledging
the receipt of three handsome pickerel,



When the cook came to dress one of
these piekerel he found in him 3 little
minnow an inch and a half long, as smart
and as lively as if he had just been taken
out of his own native pondl He asput
into a dish of water, and at last advioes
was swimming about as lively as ever
1t was fortunate for him that the picker
el was caught soon after he was swallow
ed; but how the life of this hshy Jonah
was sustained for more than twenty-four
hours out of his native elemen. is a mys-
terry"
Year: 1864

Who are the towards? The Captain of
a ship says:-'I am in the habit of read
ing the Scriptures to the crew. | have
suffered much lately at sea, having been
and had all my boats washed
away, little to the westward of Cape
Clear. then had an opportunity OF see
ing who was who. and found the most
unprincipled men the most useless and
the greatest towards III this awful gale,
and the Bible men altogether the reverse,
most useful and courageous"
Year: 1864

A justice better versed in law than Cos
pei married a couple in this way: Hold
up your hands. You solemnly swear
that you will faithfully perform the du'
ties of your Office, jointly and seyerany
according to your best skill and judge
ment, so help you God; that's all; fee
ono dollarv
Year: 1864

The mode of procedure of the Confe-
derate horse.marine cavalry in capturing
the Yankee gunboats out West is very
interesting. Some letters to the Mobile
Register give full accounts of the recent
exploits of the troops of Forests COM
mand on the Tennessee river. The first
is narrative of what was done by Blu
ford's division, and the description is
worth reading:


At daylight, everything was in readi-
ness every one breathlessly watched the
river for approaching steamers and their
conveys. About 10 o'clock, smoke in
the distance notified us of the approach
of boat coming up the river. Various
were the surmisings as to her character.
Thus passing the time in discussions, the
boat approaches, proving a transport
never dreaming that an enemy was lying
i'll wait for her-and expecting to reach
her destination before night. But de-
ceitful are the expectations of humanity.
She passed the lower battery, her officers
and crew lounging carelessly about, smo-
king. They were aroused from sense
security by the plunge Of bail through
her stern, followed by one through her
hull, while sharpshooters poured in a
hail of Mimic balls. She sounded the
alarm and attempted to put about but
another ball was sent, carrying away her
steam pipe, and one through her pilot


house. She was rapidly landed on the
far side Of the river and deserted by her
crew and clerk. She had in tow barge,
Year: 1864

the engagement, which may be summed
up as follows: Loss to the Yankees, three
gunboats, seven transports, large ware
house and an immense quantity of army
stores destined for Sherman. We cannot
tell what loss the enemy sustained in
killed and wounded, but it must have
been severe. Strange to say, our loss
was no one killed and about fifteen
wounded. Our fire was much more de-
structlye than the enemy's, owing to the
fact that we got the complete range of
his position and made every shot tell.
Year: 1864

Ers.-The alarm Of nre yesterday morn
Ing was caused by the partial burning of the
large brick house on 18th street, near Cary.
The roof took fire from come defect in the
chimney, and the flames getting between
the sheeting and rafters spread rapidly
Soon after the alarm was given the fire bri-
gade, with portion OF its apparatus, reached
tue seem, and in an Incredibly sh Irt time
sxtinauished the firo The building was0c-
cupied by d number of wom-n, who sus-
tanned some damage To their furniture by
the water from the engines.
Year: 1864

AtkAkff duiy - 1903
All meeting Of the Commissioners OF the Land once
to-day the following resolution was adopted


Resolved. That the former quarantine iaad heretofore
known the Marine Hospital on the a1sterp shore OF
Staten island excepting the parcel reserved by the
OF the Legislature OF 1884, be offered for sale at the
minimum price Of Ave hundred thousand dollars that
bali OF the purchase money may remain on mort
gage per cent interest," and that said lands be
Used and sealed proposals received by ths Comptroller
for the sale OF the same at the above named pros
upwards, until the lotn Of September the Commissioners
Of the Land Once rcssrving the right to reject any bid
mot deemed for the interest OF the state
Year: 1864

THE WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS IN GEORGIA.
The State of Georgia, at the lost session of the
Legislature, passed the following resolution u
nanim ouslv:


An Act to amend the Habeas Corpus laws
of this State.


Section 2. The General Assembly Of the
State of Georgia do enact, that when any per-
son shall apply for the writ of Habeas Corpus
to any Judge of the Superiour, or Justice of the
Inferior Courts, whose duty it is to grant the
same shall forfeit to the party aggrieyed the sun
of twenty five hundred dollars, TO be recovered
in any court of law in the State having iurisdic-
tion of the same.


Section g. Repeats all conflicting laws
Year: 1864

Since first publicly acknowledged the great benefits which
received from the skuI treatment Of Dr. Lshh in regard
to my hearing letters inquiry have necessarily poured upon
from all parts Of the country parties desiring
the particulars Of my case and indeed sussd at the
number of individuals who affected similar to the
In which have beep and therefore feel more and more
sacred duty which 10 these sufferers to direct them
proper and reliable obtain the benefit they so much
cove and which many afflicted ones have hitherto sough,
in vain Just had done previous applying to Dr. Light
hill.


had from infancy very deaf ear which always dis
charged more less offensive matter and the source
the greatest annoyance and discomfort Last year tn,
other ear also became diseased and both discharged e
low matter very profase and highly offensive. My hesrn
became very much impaired and the discharge produced h
greatest debility Of body and depression Of spis appe'
my family physician and other practitioners withOu, derv
Ing any benefit and almost desPared Of being restored 4
health, when proyden,lally apped to Dr. Lghthi Unde
his my began improve once and continued
do until in comparatively short time, both
healed the discharge removed and my hearing restored Al



sOppage Of discharge Of long standing might prove de
mental my general health, which find great many
entertain in regard the removal Of discharge from the
Ny experience however has proved cOnclusvey that
prehenons entirely groundess in both respects for both
well and my hearing good at present. the day
len OF treatment and the sopPsge OF discharge instead Of
proving detrimental my health has given the highest elas
city and vgor to my body and flow Of spirits not expert
onced for a long time previous


wish thst the above mig general answer TO the


interested but should the other desire TO sppy to
personally by letter wicheerfy satisfy reasonable de-
niands upon my time.


avail myself Of this opportunity Of again publicly express
ing my deepyfI. gratitude to Dr. Lishthi, whom esteem
gentleman and Of science in whom the hshes! con
adenee NAV be placed. JOHN MOTT.
Year: 1864




A Coop COMPARISON One OF the
New York papers compares the pub.
fishers OF q newspaper, who allows
his papers 10 go to all parts Of the
c'u uitry before getting pay for them,
To farmer who would sell his wheat
on credit, and not more than n single
h1shel to any persoa II any farmer
will try the experiment Of distribu-
ting the proceeds OF his labor over
two or three counties, with an occa-
sional bushel or two, to far distant
States, for one year, we will guaran-
tee that he will never after that years
experience ask publisher TO supply
him with q paper a year or two with
out the pay for it.
Year: 1864

An interesting fact is connected with the
death of Capt. Isaac NicolI, of the l24th,
who fell at Gettysburg, and whose obsobules
were recently attended at Washing ton vile
Before his departure for the seat of war
Captain Nicoll was inflated into the Masonic
fraternity by the Newburgh Lodge. After
the news arrived of his fall at Gettysburgh
friends were despatched On to seek for his
other victims on that field, readily found
from the fact that board was placed at the
head of the grave, bearing his name, the
number of his regiment, and q Masonic
symbol. On removing the earth above the
body, cyergreens were found deposited in the
grave. Those enga ged in the disnterment
knew nothing of the significance connected
with this fact, but on their return, a letter
was received from rebel officer, we believe
Georgian, who stated that q testament was
found upon the body of Captain Nlcoll, on the
fly leaf of which was written his name, and
some direction in case of his death, and a
symbol showing his confraternty. True to
the obligations of the brotherhood, though
they had met in hostile array on the battle
field, the rebels stopped to give descent rites
OF sepulchre: and left directions with resi-
dent in the vicinity to have the testament
forwarded to the friends of the deceased. -
BY some accident this was delayed until after
the body was found as stated above.


1t is beautiful and touching incident of
the strength Of that tie of brotherhood which
net even the horrors of that terrible field
could smother or even oosep.-Neuburo
Telegraph.
Year: 1864

upon my husband, which he pretended to
prove to him, causing him to doubt the love
of his wife. In his despair he joined the army.
The rest you know. You understand my
manner towards you, of late. You were his
friend: you were with him at the last. You
said truly, for me there is but love for life
time. Ny heart is in the soldiers grave
Edgar Haughton in silence took in his the
hand that still rested on his arm, and placed
upon one of the delicate fingers the ring he
had always worn. As he did so tear fell
upon it and gllttered there moment in the
moonlight.


81 have fulfilled the dying request of my
friend" he said, sadly.


II cannot tell you, my friend, how deeply
the knowledge that you love IN G grieves me-
| beseech you, strive to forget this sad episode
in your life. You deserve happier fate than
that of one doomed to heart loneliness and
souldesolation, as am"


"For me, as for you, there is no second
love. l thank you for the trust you have
reposed in me. 1t will never be betrayed
God bless you, Rowena." and with passion
ate kiss upon the hand he had retained in his
clasp, he left her.


They never met again. Edgar Haughton
is an old man now, but still fresh in his heart
lives the remembrance of the only woman he
ever loved. Yearly he makes pilgrimage to
the grave where she has so long peacefully
slumbered, and is waiting,


Only waiting till the shadows


Are little longer grown,


Only waiting till the glimmer


OF Life's days last beam is foWn''
Year: 1864

How 1T WoRKs.-A widow in Western
New York, whose husband was killed in the
war; had left her by him a note for about
i've thousand dollars secured by mortgage.
AT the the same time she owed in Canada a
debt Of less than $4,000. Under the legal
tender Law she is obliged to take greenbscks
tor what is due her in New York, while she
Is Obliged to pay specie or its equivalent for
the sum she owes in Canada. The five thou
sand dollars is not of course, sufficient to pay
this debt. The widow don't clearly under.
stand it. and has lost faith in .Olde's sAbs,sn
proposition that it is easier TO pay large
debt th.n larger one
Year: 1864

AND THE WAY IN WHICH SHE FELL ASLEEP.
Hug me closer, closer, mother,


Put yoLr arms around me tight,
am cold and tired mother,


And l feel SO strange tonight,
Something hurts me here, dear mother,
Like stone upon my breast,
Oh wonder, wonder, mother,


Why it is cannot rest.
All the day, while you were working,
AS lay upon my bed,
l was trying to be patient,


And to think of what you said
How the kind and blessed Jesus,


Loves his lambs to watch and keep
And I wish'd He'd come and take me
In his arms that 1 might sleep.
Just before the lamp was lighted,
Just before the children came,
While the room was very quiet,


heard some one call my name;
All at once the window opened,


In field where lambs and sheep.
Some from out brook were drinking,
Some were lying fast asleep!
But I could not see the Saviour,
Though s;riined my eyes to see;
And | wonder if He saw me,


If He'd speak to such as me;
In q moment was looking


On a world so bright and fair,
Which was full of little children,
And they seemed so happy there.
They were singing, oh how sweetly!
Swaeter songs l rever heard
They were singing sweeter, mother,
Than can sing orr yellow bird;
And while I my breath was holding,
ONE, so bright upon me smiled,
And l knew it mnst be Jesus,


When he said, " Come here my child
" Come up here, my little Bessie,
Come up here and live with me,
Where the children new suffer,


But are happier than you see.'
Then thought Of all you'd told me
Of that Bright and happy land,
/ was 96ing when you called me,
When ycu came and kissed nv hand.
And at first felt so sorry


You had called me would go;
Oh to sleep and never suffer


Mother, don't be crying so.
Hug me closer, closer, mother,


Put yonr arms around Inc tight;
Oh how much love YOU mother;
But feel so strange tonight!
And the mother pressed her closer
To her overbYrdened breast;
On the heart so near to breaking
Lay the heart so near its rest;
In the solemn hour of midnight,


In the darkness calm and deep.
Lying on her mothers bosom,


Little Bessie fell asleep!
Year: 1864

SECESSION JUDGEs.-The extreme radi-
cal journals Of California are very bitter
toward the Supreme Judges of that State,
for deciding the soldier vote, at the last
election, unconstitutional. The Judges, they
say, are se6essionists, or they never could
have rendered such decision. The more
conservative Union papers think the decis-
ion was strictly in accordance with the letter
of the law but not with the "spirit' prob
ably not progressive decision. The ma
jority of the Judges are acknowledged to
be Republicans, and hence if the decision is
not right the Union party will have to bear
the blame. The gist of the whole matter is,
that the Republican ticket will lose the ma
jority Of the soldier vote at the next cleo
tion, and therefore the decision itself must
be unconstitutional. Wendell Phillips says
the Judges Of the Supreme Court of the
United States are secessionists from the
crowns of their heads to the soles of their
feet and his reasons for making the asser-
tion are that he thinks them pro-slayery and
that they will decide some of Mr.. Lincoln's
proclamations unconstitutional 1t is the
duty of supreme judges 60 decide in accord
ance with the law, and not in accordance
with what some people might think it ought
to be- When the laws are unwholesome
they may be repealed and better ones substi-
tuted; and when the Constitution of a
State or the United States is found to be in
efficient in any particular, there is pre-
scribed way to alter and amend But the
judges are interpreters Of law already es-
tablished and none but the most debased
would depart from the plain letter Of the
law to render a decision favorable to any
party or faction. If Judges are to be stig-
matzed as secessionists every time decis-
ion is rendered, it will be difficult matter
in short time to tell who the secessionists
are or what secession means.
Year: 1864

GEN. WRIGHT. Charges having been
preferred against the loyalty of Gen. Wright,
by members of the California legislature, he
has written letter, which was read before
that body and which closes in the following
admirable style:


"I certainly feel gratifed that all my acts
since l assumed command of this Depart
ment have received the most unqualified ap-
proval of my Government. Identified as l
am with the people on this coast, 1 have la
bored most assiduously to preserve peace and
quiet and [ point with pride to the present
condition of affairs in this Department I
have not attempted to please all, but, guided
by what believed to be for the best inter
ests of the country, have pursued course
which thus far L have seen no cause to re-
gret.


AS for Col. Drum and the other officers of
my staff, their loyalty is too well established
to be injured by fault finding politicians. AS
for myself, shall never stoop to defend my
loyalty. am not to be read out Of the
Union ranks. 1 have served long, in peace
and in war; have fought and bled under
the old flag; and if / could harbor a thought,
save for the honor Of that flag, and the pros
ecution of the war until the rebellion is en-.
tirely crushed, the very Green Mountains in
my native State would rise up in judgement
against me-"
Year: 1864

Llem JQaC


"Peasures are like,


You seize the flower Oloo


Or like the snow fake IN the


moment white-then melt I0A


Or like the boreas race,


That fit ere you point their place;


Or like the rainbOw's lovely form


EYanishing amid the storm.


We feel confident that while engaged in
your work, you will be cheered and gratifed
by the generous support of the citizens of
the valley who have invited you to our
midst. Your mission is one of which you
may be truly proud, and from my heart, 1
sincerely pray that God may smile upon and
foster your effort and that you may live to
witness the fruits of your own culture To
the fathers who have begun the work we
would not be doing justice to ourselves did
we not say thank you-and thus be you
honored that you are rendering a service to
us while doing your duties to God. You
neither distinction or difference make, but
to the rich and to the poor, to the high, the
low, to the native and foreign born throw
open awide the gates of your vineyard and
invite all to partake of the sweet and lus-
cious fruits therein. The people of the
valley and neighboring country will judge
of the merits of your undertaking when they
shall witness the results of your labors.
You will doubtless find the public scathing
critic, but we feel that in your hands the in
terests of the public will be fostered and
protected and that you will prove faithful
custodians of the children committed to your
charge.
Year: 1864

Am FOE TIE so1p1Ens.-on our second page
viii be found an extended report Of the proceed
tnes in Bryan hall yesterday afternoon, the object
being to prepare for holding fa lof tae penene OF
the gofdiers