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Year: 1863

THE BACHELORS AND CoNsCIPTIoN.--
The new conscription bill proposes in
two drafts to take the able bodied men
between twenty and forty five years old.
There are to be Two classes-frst, those
married between twenty and thirty five,
with the unmarried between twenty and
forty. 6ve-second the married between
thirty five and forty five-but the secund
class is not to be called out till the first
is exhausted. This sets the bachelors
between thrty-fve and forty-five ali ago
for getting married We agree with a
contemporary that this is wise provision
Of the law, if there is any wisdom In 1t.
We wish it had taken all the bachelors
between twenty and ninety, before it
touches married men. What are these
old bachelors good for but to die for their
country? If they will not raise soldiers
to fight battles, let them 90 an6 fight them
selves;and die, if so be, without wife or child
to mourn them when they fall. Howev-
or, if any of those who would fall into the
second class if married, will repent of this
singularity, the war has already made
widows enough who will not refuse to as,
sist them in shirking the cartridge box,
if they will only buckle on the harness Of
matrimouy. Let them walk up and show
themselves men at once Fight or marry.
Take your choice quick
Year: 1863

"A savage named Doran. a machinist shot
his wife in Chicago on Tuesday night just
after she had given birth TO an infant, which
he belived 10 be the child OF another He had
left his wife in the country Tor several months,
had heard OF her lapse from virtue, and hat
during the interval nursed his revenge, await
ing the opportunity for it, gratificstion aE what
he considered the opportune moment, which
he brought about by sending for her 70 come TO
him in the city. Her wound IL not considered
mortal. Dorsn was arrested.
Year: 1863

The Abolitionists having abandoned the
false pretence set up at the commencement Of
the war--that it was for the preservation of tbe
Union, the restoration of law and order, and
the defence Cf the Government-and planted
talr upon the issue of negro equality and
universal freedom, the question involved mar.
rows down to avery small point whether
they shall compel the white man to degrade
himself IN his own estimation, and, per conse-
quence, in the estimation of the world. or
whether nobility and self respect shall tri.
umph.


1t would be folly to attempt to prove that
negro is in any way inferior to an Abolition
ist that point is settled, decidedly in favor
of.the negro, by their own acknowledgment.
An argument might much more readily be
sustained in favor of negro superiority for
certainly every eleyating principle of manhood
is lost to him who places himself, his family,
&c, on the lower level. But We cannot con-
ceive the possibility Of the Abolitionists being
able, through the whole power of the Admin
sltration is with them, in forcing the am BIZ
tious, erterprising, intelligent American of
Caucasian descent to the debasing leYe of
| the negro.


The restoration of Government, the enforce
ment of the laws, the supremacy of the Con-
stitution, and the perpetuity of the Federal
Union, was worthy of patriotic sacrifice for
the success of which every honest man and
patriot most devoutly prayed. Under this
broad banner thousands of men rallied to the
call Of the Administration. But was this the
true issue then ? Is it the issue now2
Passing events clearly separate the pretext
| from the reality. There has been no change
of purpose. 1t was from the first as it is now.
| If not, will it be said that the preseerva-
tion of the Constitution and the Union has
now been Decessarily abandoned after so great
sacrifice OF life and treasure, for mere cru
SADIE against slavery, and for the elevation of
the negro TO the fraternity of white men2 Or
must it be written upon the pages of history,
Of this Union that the white man has proved
incapable Of selfgOvernment, that American
soldiers were inefficient, that with their boast
ed intelligence, bra7ery and enterprise, they
were compelled to proffer universal freedom
10 the negroes to induce them to lead their
wise counsels and sinews to establish new
and better order of things The compelling
Of the master 10 common determination with
his servants. is task which cannot be accom-
plished, ard the sooner it is abandoned the
better.
Year: 1863

When was about thirty years of age, |
took it into my head to get spliced to some
awful purity gal. Well, there was farmer
in our neighborhood who had three daughters,
and kinder took a shine to the youngest
one. She was awful smart now, | can tell
you, but the old man was in the way, he was
an awfu. cross old chap. So sat down to
hatch up some way how should get her,
By-and by thought struck me there was to
be a ball down to Jake Bent's and I thought
I'd ask Poleyan to go to it with me. So that
night I went down and asked her if she
would 90 with me. / thought by that way l
could get her. She said she would 60, So l
went home as tickled as q monkey up an ap-
pie tree.


Well, my sister Betsy made me bran new
pair of buckskin trousers to 60 in, and rile
my picter el she didn't put sturrups to EN- to
keep EN- down. She said straps were the
fashion and should wear 'em. So 7 gin in
and got ready for the ball, was all ready
but one thing, and that was my boots; had
Just bought me new pair for the dewings,
to dance in. They were mighty small now,
can tell you. tugged and pulled and pull
ed and tugged, but it warnt no use-what to
do did not know, for was bound to 60 and
carry that gal too. just then one of our
neighbors, Bill Neverpay, happened in; he
was wonderfully tickled about something
Says 7 to Bill
Year: 1863

E We learn from the Boston papers,
that the "Americaus Of African descent" in
that vicinity are not satisfied with the propo-
sition to form them into separate military
organizations under white officers. They
claim that it makes too great distinction in
point of equality, which they will not submit
to. If equality is the point to be gained in
this war, they demand that it should be re-
cognized in the army. In this, however, they
seem TO forget that the white soldier might
object to such an amalgamation. In this
reighborhood, there has, SO far been no effort
to procure negro recruits, that we have heard
of, and it is currently said that such an effort
if made, will be useless They will have to bt
drafted, if obtained at all,
Year: 1863

MEN LIABLE TO MILITARY DuTY Is
ScoT CoJSiY From ths report fled In th.
office Of the Adju,snt General We find that ,he
nuuber OF m.u Liable to military duty in tie
different precincincts Of he county are as fol
Year: 1863

Much has been written upon the subject OF
whether or not the San Francisco delegation
shall be admitted into Union legislative coun-
sells during the coming session. We have
seen no argument giving sufficient reasons
why they should not be received by the men,
bers of the Union party, provided they presen,
themselves as unconditional Union men, and
are in favor of sustaining the Administration in
| its war policy and in favor of vigorous pros
ecution of the war until the rebellion is snb-
dued. We are ready to welcome any man or
set of men, who sincerely hold to these princi-
piles, let them come from whatever source they
may. These are no times to make men patriots
or traitors, by trying to hold their couscicnces
under that arbitrary discipline of the old Demo-
cratic organization that forbid the right to vote
atty of accommodation. In times like
these Union men 10 be known by
their principles, coupled with their acts, and
no fear need be entertained of few members
of the Legislature, Gf they were elected by the
Peoples party in San Francisco,) should they
present themselves as Union men, and wish to
unite withAlose who were elected by the regu-
lar On iation. To reject them would
be to &ness, and create distrust
in the ~ .as <-sGe people of the soundness of
our principles.


We regret that the Union organization of San
Francisco did not place men in nomination for
local officers. that were acceptable to a majori-
ty of the people of that patriotic and loyal CITY,
M other place in the State failed to nominate
such men. Then why was the failure permitted
in that city? Did the organization nominate
their best men? We fear not or the Peoples
local ticket could not have received the coun-
tenance of SO large plurality of the citizens
of that city. 1t is we'll known throughout the
State that San Francisco has been governed by
the Peoples party since 1856, and that it has
been one of the best governed cities in the
Union. That party was organized MS a neces-
sty to defeat the intrigues of political dema-
gogues who controlled elections through party
caucusses and conventions. And who can say
that it has not been benefit to the entire State
as well rs the city itself?


The question as to who are boilers should
be confined to The locality where it originated,
and should not be allowed to distract the Union
organization of the entire State, or interfere
with TIE action of the Legislature under any
circumstances. A large majority of the Legis-
lature are the true representatives of the Union
organization, who know the wishes of the peo-
pie, and we have sufficient confidence in them,
to trnst them to perform their duties. for the
best interests of the State, and trust they will
let the people of San Francisco settle their
own affairs in their own way


If that delegation choose to 60 into caucus
with other Union men. and there seek to carry
out other than true Union principles, their own
- Y f---7s'hem where they properly be-


nns z q with the


A-eed nj
Year: 1863

Thursday last was very generally observed
in this place as day of thanksgiving. The
principal places of business were closed at an
early hour in the day. and the day given up
to festivities.


Probably no day was ever so generally OBJ
served as day of thanksgiving, throughout
the broad extent of our country, as Thursday
last. Among the many wise things done by
our able President since his Inauguration.
is his proclamation Of Thanksgiving, which
we trust will establish precedent that will
make the day National one, to be observed
hereafter, that as great people we may have
an opportunity to offer up our thanks to AL
mighty God for the many bounties He has
has seen fit to vouchsafe to us.


The Sons of Temperance gave ball at
their Hail. in the evening, and very large
number of the young people united in max
ing it one of the pleasantest parties we have
attended for years. The ladies all looked
lovely, and the gentlemen put themselves
upon their best behavior, rendering the oc-
caslon one long to be remembered.
Year: 1863

MARRIED. -Brigadier General Michael
Corcoran, whose wife died recently in New
York, was married again last month to the
daughter of a citizen of that city. The cere,
mony was strictly private, only the relatives
of the bride and the companions in arms of
the General being present. Immediately
after the ceremony the General and his bride
set out for Niagara Falls. where they spent
few days. The General has returned to bis
command
Year: 1863

- - assss shlar Union organization
OF this State, 60 forward with the legitimate
business before them. regardless of these side
issues that are brought forward by designing
men 10 create disunion among Union men, then
no fears need be entertained for the welfare of
the Union party in the next important canvass; !;
fer the principles of that party are laid upon
deep and broad foundations, and the people of
this State will not be driven from the firm po-
sition they have taken. And if any member of
the Legislature, even if he was elected by the
regular organization, should try to carry out
any of the corrupt schemes so generally brought
forward during the session just previous to a
Presidential campaign, that member and those
giving him support, must go to the wall, as
their acts shall not control the Union party, for
the purpose of advancing those who would ride
into power upon the ruins of party that is
giving the only aid to the General Government


in this State, if it is in our power to prevent it,
and we shall be heard on the question before
we surrender.
Year: 1863

the Goth. The Appeal thus relates it -.


The team had attempted to cross the track
in the open plain where there was no regular
crossing, and had become stalled. 1t was
quite dark, and the engineer was too near
the wagon, when first seen, to stop the train
He therefore put on full steam and made Il
desperate charge, that the wagon might be
broken and the train thus prevented from be-
ing thrown off the track. The feat was well
accomplished, the wagon being crushed into
splinters. The owner Of the team had time.
before the collision, to detach his horses and
remove them to safe distance. The engi-
neer did not learn the owners name.
Year: 1863

1t was election day-writes a Pennsyl-
vauia respondent-and Grimes having
"assisted" on the occasion by the deposit of
his vote and the absorption of about as
much old "rye" as he could walk under,
started with two of his neighbors, who
were in the same state of elevation, to make
their way 10 their homes. They had to
cross the Brandywine Creek by a foot
bridge, constructed of single log thrown
across, and hewn fiat on the upper side,
but without any hand rail to aid in the
transit. There would have been no diff
Guilty with clear head and steady legs in
crossing; but with our party it was felt to
be not devoid Of diff culties under existing
circumstances However the creek must
be crossed Grimes two friends took the
lead, and with much swinging os arms and
contortiou OF body reached the other side
1t was now Grimes turn to face the music,
and, making bold start, he succeeded in
getting about one-third of the way over
when a loud splash announced to his friends
that he was overheard. Emerging from
the water, it being about breast high, he
quietly said, as if his course was the result
of mature deliberstion:


~ guess I'll wadel"
Year: 1863

The following, from the Portland Tran
script is an illustration of the Importance Of
punctuation. There are two ways of point
ing it, one of which makes the individual
in question monster of wickedness, lie
the other converts him into model Chris
tian. Let our readers exercise their inge-
nuity on the problem. end see wheth they
can discover its two fold solution:


"He is an old experienced man in vice
and wickedness he is never found opposing
the works of iniquity he takes delight in
the downfall of the neighborhood he never
rejoices in the prosperity of any of his fellow.
creatures he is always ready to assist in des-
troying the peace of society he takes no
pleasure in serving the Lord he is uncom-
only diligent in sowing discord among his
friends and acquaintances he takes no pride
in laboring to promote the cause of Christi
auity he has not been negligent in endeav-
oring to stigmatize all public teachers he
makes no exertion to subdue his evil pas
sion he strives hard to build up Satan IS
kingdom he lends no aid to support the
Gospel among the heather he contributes
largely to the evil adversary he pays no at
tention to good advice he gives great heed
to the devil he will never go to Heaven he
must 60 where he will receive the just rec
ompense of reward"
Year: 1863

The AaUerican AgricuZturist gives piece
Of information which may be useful to some
of our readers. 1t says:


1t is probably not known by most PersonsS
that the bottom of cistern or deep well
even. NAV be thoroughly inspected for filth,
or lost articles. by using a common looking
glass, WhoD sun shines hold the mir
Por so that the Eight will be reflected In q
fright spot at the bottom Of the water and
pin can be seen at depth OF twenty iest
or more. We have in this manner seen
fishes at the bottom of thirty or forty feet
If water. If the sun be hid by intervening
objects, use two ormore mirrors to bend the
light by double or triple reflections to the
desired point. We have thus thrown the
light coming into the dining room window,
by one mirror through the door into the
kitchen, by another to a corner of the latter
room and by third mirror casti down into
a cistern sufficiently strong to see small
angle worm at tho bottom.
Year: 1863

GFThe following extract from Burke is
photograph, which the "swarms' of mine
hundred thousand flaming giants among
us may study with profit:


L can conceive no existence under heav-
en- that is more truly odious and disgusting !
than an impotent, helpless creature, with
out civil wisdom or military skill, without
a consciousness of any other qualification
for power but his servility to it, bloated
with pride aud arrogance, and calling for
BEETLES a0tich he as not to fight


Well for Burke that his lot was lot cast
with the present generation of stay-at- home
war men.
Year: 1863

An ingenious person has discovered that
the three most forcible letters in our alpha
bet are n R G, that the two which contain
nothing are NJ T.: that four express great
corpulence, o B G T; that two are decline.
D K, that four indicate exalted station,
LIN C; and three excite our tears, yet, whe1I
pronounced together are necessary to good
understanding-L E q.
Year: 1863

The MOTHER Around the ideas OF
ones mother, the mind of a man clings
with ford affection. 1t is the first deem
thought stamped upon our infant hearts.
when yet soft aud capable of receiving the
most profound impression, and all the after
feelings of the world are more or less light
in comparison. do not know that even
in our old age we do not look back to that
feeling as the sweetest we have through
life. Our passions aud wilfulness may lead
us far from the object OF filial love; we
learn even to pain her heart to oppose her
wishes, to violate her com mands; we may
become wild, ead-strong, and angry at
her couGsels or opposition; but when death
has stlled her monitory voice, and nothing
but calm memory remains to recapitulate
her virtues and good deeds, affection. like
flower beaten to the ground by past storm.
raises up her head, and smiles among her
tears Around that idea. as we have said
the mind clings with fond affection; and
even when the earlier period of our loss
forces memory to be silent, fancy takes
the place of our remembrance, and twines
the image of our dear parent with garland
of graces and beauties and virtues which
we doubt not that she possessed.
Year: 1863

Look at the heavens above you. There
is star after star, ali through the infinite
realm of spaco-some shedding down
streams of glorious radiance, some bestow-
ing only feeble light-bu t. nevertheless
ali pouring their tribute of brightness from
their golden urns, and all fulfilling in the
general system of the universe, an office of
good and blessing. So every man may shed
his portion of light and perform his function
of benevolence, whatever may be his station
in society as respects wealth.
Year: 1863

ASPIRATION Il have seen lark rising
from his bed of grass and soaring upwards {.
singing as he rises, and in hopes to get to
Heaven and climb above the clouds; but th9
poor bird was beaten back with. the loud
sighing of an eastern wind, and his motion
made irregular and inconstant, descending
more at every breath Of the tempest than all
the vibrations of its wings served to exals
him till the little creature was forced to sit
down ard pant, and stay till the storm was
oyernast: and then it made a prosperous
fight: for then it did rise and sing as If it
had learned music and motion from some
angel as he passed some time through the
ar. So is the prayer of the good man when
agitated by any passion. He fain would
speak TO God, and his words are of this
earth, earthly; he would look to his Maker,
but he could not help seeing also that which
distracted him, and a tempest was raised
and the man overruled; his prayer was
broken and his thoughts were troubled, and
his words assembled to the clouds, and the
wandering of his Imagination recalled them,
and in all the fluctuating varieties of passion
thev are never like to reach God at ALL
But he sits down aud signs over his infrm-
ity. and fixes his thoughts upon things
above, and forgets all the little vain passages
of this life, and his spirit is becalmed, and
his soul is even and still, aud then it softly
a ID sweetiy ascends 10 Heaven on the wings
of the Holy Dove, and dwels with God,
till it returns, like the useful bee, loaded
with blessing and the dew of HeaVen.--
Jeremy Taylor.
Year: 1863

Gr"Will you take this woman to be
your welded wife?' said an Illinois magis-
trate. to the masculine of a couple who
stood up before him. wall, SQUIRE was
the reply, "You must be green 'un to ask
me such question as that ar. Do you
think I'd be such plaguy fool as to go to
the bar hunt, and take this gal from the
quiltin' frOlic, if l was not conscriptiously
certain and determined to have her? Drive
on with yer Dizziness"
Year: 1863

sa-The following is just and true portra
of the war -howling clergy:


''Such as do build their faith upon
The holy text of pike and gun;
Decide all controversy by


Infallible artillery:


And prove their doctrine orthodox
BY Apostolic blows and knocks;
Call fire and word, and desolation,
A godly-thorough-
Which always must be carried on,
And still be doing, never DONE"
Year: 1863

GFPreparations are making in Philadel-
phia for the construction of one of the lar
gest ships ever built for the United States
Government. She is to be 354 feet long,
and will be built with a view of making
great speed, so that she may pay particular
attention to pirates and blockade ruuuerss.
Year: 1863

rKn excha hange says when all the issues
of this war are boiled down they amount
to this: "Sh all thirty millions of white peo.
pie lose their liberties to gain the supposed
lost liberty of four millions of blacks" T"
This is the substance of the whole plot.
Year: 1863

At certain age. children of both sexes
delight in stories. 1t is as natural as If 1t Is 5
for them to skip. run, and jump, instead OF
walking at the staid pace of their grandpa:
rents. Now, some parents, very well mean
ing ones, too, think they do wise thing


when they deny this most innocent craving
any legitimate outlet. They wish to
cultivate they say, "a taste for solid reading.
They might as we'll begin to feed new
born baby on meat lest nursing should
vitiate its desire for it. The taste for meat
will come when the child has teeth to chew
It. so viii the taste for "solid reading" as
the mind natures. i. e. if it is not made to
hate it by having it forced violently upon
its attention during the story loving period. :.
That there is time for all things" is
truer of nothing more than this. Better
indulge it, than by a too severe repression
give occasion for steady promiscuo9s read
ine, Fanny Fern.
Year: 1863

TIE TIMES ON BUTLER--The following severe extract is from an article in the London Times. It shivers Buffers oath all to pieces:

 Nothing is clearer in law and ethics than that an oath extorted by unlawful coercion is void. Nothing is so essential to the sacred char. acter of an oath than that this should be thorough ly and universal ly understood, otherwise an oath would become the instrument of thieves and bri- gands. But it is horrible outrage for wretch like this Butler, who probably has never done one act of manhood. to drive a whole population, un- der the muzzles of cannon and under threats of being utterly despoiled, to commit sort of white perjury. These people had all, no doubt, taken the oath of allegiance to the government of theiI choice, and they have swallowed by force an oath
Year: 1863

AN ACT to amend act entitled an act to estab- fish Patent Office, and to provide for the grant ing and issue of patents for new and useful dis coveries, inventions. improvements and designs, approved May 2l, 1861.

 The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That the clause of the 2d section of the above recited act which requires the appointment of chief clerk of the Patent Office shall not be held obligatory if the current business of the said office shall not require the services of such al officer, and that the Commissioner of Patents may at his discretion, with the approval of the Attorney General, dispense vitha chief clerk for such cause or whenever the revenue of the Patent Office is in sufficient to enable it to be self-sustaining.

 Approved Sept. 26, 1869.