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Year: 1862

For the Boys-on Thursday morning a
box is to be made up at Mrs. Martins, No.
33l Fifth street, for the 93d Regiment
Friends and others wishing to send clothing
to the members of the 93d, can have an
opportunity of so doing by leaving them as
above,


Christmas will soon be here Then, when
you can do so. provide the boys with some
thing for Holiday presents Let there be a
general sending of good things to the Daytol
Boys in all the Regiments And let each
contributor pay something towards the freight
on the boxes
Year: 1862

SHIP TAUGHT.
Bookkeeping taught as il practical AIT
which can only be learned IN the doing Of it.
No class or mere lecture process can ever
make expert accountants If you doubt this
ask practical book'keeper
noy2Sd3Lwlt*
Year: 1862

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE OR RENT.
n WISH TO SELL OR RENT MY HOUSE AND LOT
in Greensborough. The lot adnins the residence oi
Col c. A. Boon The house is a comfortable two story
house. with all necessary Outhouses for family residence


An early application desired by o,ny,,


nac o 97-St
Year: 1862

der to be published for least seven times in sufficient
number of newspapers in each State of the Conederacy
ensure its reaching every part Of the country.


l. An commissioned officers and enlisted men who are
now absent from their commands from other
retary War or from their department commspders will
return to their commands without delay.


H. Commissioned officers failing to comply with the pro-
length of time in to exceed twenty days after the
publication of this order shall be dropped from the rolls
OF the army in dsgrace and their names will be furnished
to the for enrolment in the ranks
III! All enlisted men who shall fail to comply with the
provisions Of paragraph of this order within
bic length OF time shall be considered deserers and
treated accordingly their names to be furnished to the
e?mmandant of conscrips in their State disqualification
or such other action as may be eemed most ecacious


w. In order to ensure the efficient co-operaton of all
concerned to carry this order into immediate effect De
partment Commanders are directed to require from the
commanding officer of each separate their De-
parments prompt report of the of all commission
ed officers and enlisted absent from their com.
msnd THESE reports must state in each the
absence, and any regimenta battalion or company COM
mander who shall neglect to furnish such report or who
sha knowlngy De guilty OF conceang any of
thorzed absence SHALL conviction thereof be summary
dismissed.


" Under the provisions of the Cd clause of paragraph


OF General Orders No. 49, commissioned Ulcers and pri-
Yates who are incapable of bearing of
wounds received in battle but who are otherwise fit for
service are required if otherwise assigned to report
to the nearest cOmmandan of conscrps their respective
states who will if they fitted for such duty assign
them to the collection of saggers and the
me provisions OF this ORDER with full power to call upon
he nearest military authority such assistance may
be necessary thereto.


VI ocers ni the Quartermasters Department charged
with payment Of troops hereby directed to pay snT
commissioned ohcer non commissioned officer private
who does not furnish satisfactory evidence that
liable TO the penalties described in the foregoing order
Any dls6ursing officer who shall make payment in viola
on OF this order shall be liable his bond for the amount
Of such payment.


BY order,


(Sgned0 S. COOPER
Adpt. and Inspector General.


Dec. = 1867. 93-7t.


The Register, State Journal and Progress in Raj
eigh, wilmington Journal Fayetteville Observer Green's
borough Patriot, Charlotte Bulletin and Asheve News,
Will publish seven times and forHa ard bills Standard
Office.
Year: 1862

CHINESE LADIEs-Shut up within the
walls they live, nor do their lords give
them much of their society. They never
dine together after the wedding day. The
women live apart from the men of the
the family, and there is nothing of that
sweet social family intercourse which is
the chief delight of home. The ladies
spend their time chiefly in playing cards
and smoking tobacco nor is it the deli
cate cigarette in which they indulge but
the pipe-yes, the same as the mans pipe
"a small brass or silver bowl, long thin
stem, and gadestone monthpiece, or else
an onyx stone.


have seen some very good-looking
faces among them. do not think they
would be at all an ugly race If they were
educated, and allowed the use of their
limbs but there is an expression of va
cancy and cunning, the result of their
position in society, which spoils their
prettiest faces. And then, when you see
the creature, you know it cannot walk,
and that its legs are like the goats.


The Chinese do not seem to place much
reliance upon the virtue of the female sex,
and VIII give you, as an explanation OF
the custom of cramping their feet, that it
prevents them from straying far from
home. The ordinary story which you hear
about their small feet is, that the wife of
one of the emperors was discovered by
her lord near the door of the apartment
of one of the ministers Of state; and when
questioned as to how She came there, she
replied, ''that her large feet had carried
her there against her will;n whereupon
half of each foot was ordered to be cut of,
and she, in order to cover her own dis
grace, introduced the fashion" which has
prevailed ever since. 1t is, think, the
most barbarous of all customs in the world,
and destroys that which is perhaps the
chief beauty of woman-the grace and
poetry of her motion. These wrctchcd
beings hobble and stump along like lame
ducks. They have their toes, except the
great one, turned down, so that they walk
upon the heel and the upper part of the
foot, from the instep to the toe. How any
nation can expect the blessing Of Heaven,
while it thus destroys one of the most
beautiful of its works, l cannot UNDER
stand.-Ho1O aOe got 70 Ptkin.
Year: 1862




The New York H'orld has an article on


the relative duties Of the Legislative and


Executive Departments of the Government.


1t says chat in conducting the great War in
which we are engaged. the duties of Cor
gress and those OF the Executive are equal
~ distinct. Whom war has once been com
meuced, the function Of Congress is to make


the needful appropriations for it's vigorous
prosecution. II can neither appoint nor
d.space Generals, and, by consequence, has
no power to Investigate the reasons for
their appointment or deposition. 1t has no
power 10 order any particular division of
the army TO march TO any particular division


Of the army to march to any particular
point, or to give battle on amy particular
day and as this whole class of admins
trativc duties is wholly beyond It's sphere.
il would be a piece OF meddlesome imper-
thence for it 70 undertake to investig ate,
or in amy way supervise or revise any such
purely military proceedings. AS the Con-
guardian Of tho public purse it
is bounden duty 10 look after the honesty
af the expenditure in The military as in
every othor branch OF the public service.
If Congress win give it's attention to the
prompt discharge Of its own proper duties,
wo dare say the moml ers will find full scope
for their abilities without straying ont of
their province 70 supervise the Executive,
Year: 1862

in sight The conductor denied all knowledge uf
the loss but civilly allowed her to examine the con
veyauee. No success attended the search. Some
passenger must have discovered the lost treasure,
and retained It,


Further inquiries were useless All that remain
ell to be done was to advertise the loss in the pub
lie papers, and trust to the honer of the finder 70
restore the money on the promise Of a considerable
reward.


Crushed aud dispiiited, Ellen returned to the
house, which, but a few hours before, she had en-
tered with such different feelings.


After restless night, she rose carly next morn
ing, and, scarcely taking norsel Of break
fast, prepared an advertisement for insertion
in the Tpcs also small hsndbill for circulation in
the neighborhood. In both an earnest appeal was
made TO the finder to prevent most disastrous con-
sequences by restoring the money, and reward Of
f2@ was promised


Having adopted these measures she resolved 70
wait with all the patience she could command, un-
til the notice of her loss should Re published, and
then she hoped that no one would be cruel cnovsh
to retain her property especially as she offered such
large reward,


She waited a wl,oie week, but nothing came Of
the advertisement. Her position was now becom-
ing formidable; a few shillngs only remained in
her possession, and everything of any value had
been parted with before she received the legacy.


In addition to her other anxicties two Sundays
passed, and Charles came not to their accustomed
meeting, Was he ilY Perhaps he was dying,
and she unable to whisper one word of love or hope
to cheer his failing spirit!


Another week was gone, and still the dreadful
Suspense prevailed. She was forced to quit her
abode, and seek cheaper lodging. The rcmuner-
alton she obtained by the utmost exertion barely
suficed to prevent actual want, and her delicate
frame was sinking fast The sickening agony OF
hope deferred was eating into her very soul.


But worse pang was reserved for her. AS yet
her fears only for Charles's safety; she soon
had reason to doubt his honor.


She went one morning to the stationcr's, where
answers to the advertisement were to be addressed
to inquire if anything had been heard o. her loss
On receiving the usual dlscouragng reply she was
about to leave the shop, when her eye suddenly fell
upon copy of the Times which lay on the counter
Amongst the marriages was the following announce
ment


"At st. Johns Church, Charles, only son of the
late Edward Ripley, Esq, of Fitzrov-squarc tc
Caroline, oldest daughter of the late James Parker
ESQ"


1t was more than she could bear Scarcely had
she realized the fact of her desertion, when she
tainted. She remained insensible fer consider
able time, and returning consciousness only made il
too evident that reason had departed.
Year: 1862

THE CHINESE QUEsTIoN.-What shall be
done with the Chinese, is question now agita-
ting our law makers in San Francisco. We
perceive that bill has been introduced taxing
each one in the State four dollars per month,
whether male or female, and whether living in
the mines or not. This is exclusive of the
mining tax, now paid by those at work on the
mineral lands of the State. 1t seems to be con-
sidered that the most sumptuary laws should be
passed to exclude them from the State. Hence
this bill. 1t is Ieadily enough conceded that
the Chinese do not constitute desirable ele-
ment in California society, and that steps should
be taken to exclude them from the State, but it
is matter of very considerable doubt if it is
good policy to tax them as this bill proposes.
Every Chlnaman in the mines should be COM
PEELED to purchase mining license. or this
there can be no doubt; but to say that in ad-
dition thereto he should pay four dollars per
month is rather rough. The truth is just here:
They are not able to pay it. If it is the inten-
ton of the legislators to drive them out of the
State, let Congress bememorialized on the sub
lect, and no doubt justice would be done us.
We are opposed to all species Of oppression,
even of the disgusting Chinese, and eight dol
lars per month has rather the look of unwar-
rantable extortion.-[Shasta Courier.
Year: 1862

PAY OF RECRUITING OFHUERs.- Senator
Lewis has introduced bill into the Legls
iature, which was referred to the Military
Committee, TO pay the Captains of cOmpa-
nies The expenses they incurred in recruit
ing volunteers.


Section I'd makes it the duty of the Board
of Examiners to audit and allow such claims,
provided that no pay shall be allowed to any
officer for his individual services, or for the
time he may have been engaged in recruiting
and organizing his COMPANY: and provided fur
ther that no pay shall be made to any officer
whose company has not been actually muster
ed into the public service, under his command
as captain; and provided further that no allow
ance or pay shall be made to any officer for any
expenses incurred after the company was or
ganized and lettered, and no one captain shall
be allowed to receive an amount to exceed
$500.
Year: 1862

FoR THE MINEs.-Two sleighs started yes
terday morning for the Cascades, laden with
passengers for Salmon river. The party are
well prepared. and determined to go through.
We would advise persons bound for the mines
to pause and remember that they have 300 miles
of snow to get over before they reach Salmon
river. Here in Portland, men have little idea
of trip to the mines at such time as this,
BE advised in,time, and wait the opening of the
river, which, from all appearance, will be in a
couple of weeks. Rushing heedlessly into dan
ger is rashness. We repeat again, be wise and
prudent Portland Times, Feb. llth
Year: 1862

ENGLAND DETERMINED ON Wharf.-The
London correspondent of the Manchester
Guardian. paper devoted to the mannlac.
turing interests, in letter OF December
18th. says:


The conviction forces itself upon many that
the day is not far distant when the Southern
Confederation must be recognized, and that
recognition may be expected to bring about a
fresh difficulty, in which we must be prepared to
maintain our policy. 1t is with this view, and
as demonstration of our intention to hold our
own way, that the Government are sending out
100, 900 men to Canada without any reference
to the reply of the American Cabinet II Messrs.
Mason and Slidell landed at Liverpool tO-mor-
row, not a soldier the less would be sent out.
II we are to have a war with the North, in con-
nection with the United States schism, there
would be no more favorable time than the pre-
sent. 1t would be a short and decisive war,
and would have a vital influence on the preser-
vation oi peace and the uninterrupted freedom
of commerce for many years to come, without
our having to pass through the ordeal of social
and mercantile confusion which wars, as gen.
eral rule, entail. Our military departments are
working double time. The clothing establish
ment at Pimlico was at full work all last night
and the preceding one.
Year: 1862

How THE VoTE STooD.-As confmatory
of the recent unmistakable Union indications
in Tennessee, it is proper to refer to the fact
that that State, in the last Presidential election
went for the Union tickets, led by Douglas and
Bell, by fifteen thousand nine hundred and fif-
teen majority. We should also remember that
great many were seduced into the support of
Breckenridge, who are, and always have been
devoted Union men.
Year: 1862

FIRE IN ACToN.-On the 18th inst, the barn
of Mr.. Sylvester Loud was burned to the
ground. There was in the barn at the time q
sleigh and pung, and some farming utensils.
The fire originated from some heartless boys
that were having some fun with dog. They
caught the dog and tied some shavings to him,
and then set fire to them and set him loose.
AS soon as loose, the dog started for the barn.
where there was some hay, and in few mo-
ments it was all on fire. Mr.. Loud had Just
finished some repairs that he was making on
the barn. There were some carpenters tools
in the barn but the most of them were saved.
Insured for $150.-Sdco Democrat.
Year: 1862

There is danger, nsidious indeed, but
for that reason requiring to be guarded
against with vigilant care. Whenever
plaus Of pacitication and adjustment arc
proposed, we shall find an attempt to give
to slavery new concessions and new guar
antees Plausible appeals will be made
to the loyal States, not to press the vic-
tory or to humiiate the vanquished, but
to propitiate our misguided Southern
brethren, and WOO them back to loyalty
and fratcrna union. Something of this
kind has been attempted in the conduct of
the war itself There were persons who
urged that our military officers should
make it their prime duty to pursue, catch
aud restore the slaves Of rebel masters.
in order forsooth to demonstrate that this
was not an abolition war. So whenever
the day OF peace and settlement comes.
the loyal people Of the Union will be
asked to humble themselves before the
rebclious slave power and offer it privi-
!egcs, franchises and exemptions which,
with all its assurance, it did not claim be.
tore the revolt.


The end of the war will be the begin
ming Of adroit diplomacy. The loyal
States are too powerful for the seeding
South to contend with on the field. But
the latter are skjlful in coatests Of an.
other sort Whether in framing party
platforms, or shaping measures Of legisla.
ton to thsir own purpose, they have ale
ways been an overmatch for their slower
ami less cunning opponents Add to this
the advantage they possessed in having
among ourselves considerable party who
value the Union indeed, and stand firmly
By the Union. Their conception Of both
is that slavery is their sole end and OBJ
iect--that the Union is valuable, because
without it there would be no rendition OF
slaves. aud that the Constitution, instead
of being dcsi gned to secure the blessing
of liberty, was framed solely to insure
the master against the possible loss Of his
slaves. In consonance with this theory,
they would make any amendments which
the interests Of slavery might require.


Now, We imagine, the American peo-
pie have proitcd somewhat by the sxperi-
encc Of the past year. They are not
likely to rate so high tho benefits which
the slave power has conferred upon them
as to be willing to offer it more political
strength and resources to be employed in
another rebellion. They will be apt to
desire such settlement as may assure
them that this battle between slavery and
freedom is not to be fought over again By
their children.-National Republican.
Year: 1862

erty to protect"


| thought--conlound the fellow-he is
the most honest, out spoken rebel | ever
saw. This man is fair type of that
most active, most impudent and reckless
class of men who have persistently inaug-
uratcd the war, to the destruction of every
material interest of the country,


At last, the prisoners were all gathered
on the boats prepared for them, and then
the feet moved down the river with its
rebel freight
Year: 1862

TIE ERicssoS BATTERY AT SEA.-By
the arrival at this port today of the steamer
Seth Low. which towed the Ericsson iron
battery Monitor to Hampton Roads, we
have the particulars Of the Monitors
voyage. and of the circumstances under
which she went into action yesterday
morning.


Although there was a gale during a
part of the passage down, the voyage was
entirely successful. Frequently IN the
rough sea, the waves flowed over the deck
Of the battery to the depth of four feet, and
nothing but the smoke-piPe and cyhn
drical turret could be seen; but she came
up as free and steady as if she were riding
ia perfectly smooth sea. Ga one or two
occasions the spray dashed over her smoke
and steam pipes, but no damage was done.
The fires continued and there appcard to
be not even temporary cessation OF the
working of the machinery, which was kept
rone from the time she started out OF this
port, on Thursday, till Saturday evening,
when she arrived off Fortress Monroe.
She withstood the heavy gale and rolling
sea Of Friday night, much better than had
been anticipated, and those on board the
three steamers which accompanied her are
confident that she would safely outride any
storm.-N. Y. Ereaing Post. Monday.
Year: 1862

now come to speak of Fort Jefferson and
the harbor of Tortugas. The fortress whrh
is the second fortfcation in size and impor-
tance in the United States, is seated on Garden
Key, which is the center Of the 'lorlugas groop.
The hnrbor which the fort is designed TO pro-
tec,, is unique in its character and is unparal-
leled in the advan ages it offers shipping in
distress from gale or an enemy As you ap-
proach il from the sea it is difficult to imagine
how a vessel can find shelter here, the anchor
age to all appearance beng open To the winds
aud waves. The fortress apparently rises from
the ocean without any shield from its violence.
Upon nearer approach, however, an immense
circle of reefs may be discerned, the locality of
which is indicated in smooth weather by the
greenish white tint of the shal ow waters, and
In storm by the line of white breakers, which
dash over the coral crest These reefs rise
perpendicuarly from the bottom of the gulf
and from great depth. The upward progress
of their formation is arrested at the level of


lowest tide, the exposure to the atmosphere
above that point preventing the coral insect
Year: 1862

The resolution proposed in the Confederate
Congress, in answer to the proclamation Of
emancipation by President Lincoln, indicate
that the Southerners feel themselves touched
upon a tender point They threaten a war
Of determination upon all, both black and
white, found in arms within their territory
This is the madness of fear as we'll as anger
The Confederates ought to know that in
war of determination they would suffer infinite
Iy more th.a the Northerners, since the con
test is carried en- in the midst Of their pop
ulation. The shrewd men among them win
not permit sdrh Il course to be adopted. The
pretense Of great mitigation and disgust at the
idea OF an insurrccion among the saves strikes
us as very singular, coming from men who
have raised he greatest rebellion Of the cen
Jury, will not thousandih part of the pro-
vocation endured by the slaves. Their asser-
ton Of The right Of insurrection is too recent
to permit their protest against it to have much
weight. The talk OF servie rebellion IS
absurd. All rebellions and wars are disastrous
to life and property, and we see no reason 10
expect that the freeing Of The slaves in the
South. and even their employment with arms
in their hands to defend their own liberties,
Is likely To produce any greater evils than Mr.
Jefferson Davis and his coadiutOrs have brought
upon their own country and people by their re-
cent action. The North have as much right
to employ the slaves in putting down the re-
belion, as they have to enlist the white resi-
dents OF the South who are in favor of the re-
establishment of the Union. The fact that the
blacks are slaves is only an additional reason
for riyinC them the means to obtain their free
dom. Wanton ouirages ought certainly to be
guarded against, and we have no expectation


that the colored people viii exhibit greater


ferocicity than the white soldiery engaged in


this war. The enemies of emancipation, both
in Canada and the Northern States, have been
exclaiming that Dir. Lincoln's proclamation


wou'd be a dead letter and would never be
carried into practical effect. The members of


the Southern Congress do not seem to be OF


The same opinion. judging by the reception


which they have given TO the document
| From the Toronto Globe.