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Year: 1862

To MAZE Corn BREAD,-A prize of $40
was recently awarded to Mrs. Jane Obi
an of Carrick. Penn. for loaf of bread,
made in the following manner:


Take two quarts o, corn meal. with about
a pint OF (thin) bread g sponge" and water
enough to wet ii. Mixin ons-half pint of
wheat flour. and table spoonful OF salt
Let it rise, and then knead we'll the second
time. Bake one hour and half


And prize of S5 was awarded for loaf
made from this recipe:


Mix two quarts of new corn meal with
three pints OF warm water. Add one table
spoonful Of salt. two table spoon>ful Of su-
gar, and one large tablespoonful Of hop
yeast Let it stand in warm place FIVE
hours, to rise. Then add three quarters of
a pint tor one and a hall teaspsonsful) of
wheat -four. and one half pint OF warm wa
ter. Let i; rise again one hour and bali;
then pour it into q pan we'll creased wi b
sweet hard, and let il rise few minutes
Then bake in moderately hot oven one
hour and half: l. is best when hot.
Year: 1862

Mr.. Sumner must correct the Senator. Ny
speech was with regard to the Rebel States, not
in regard to all the States of the Union. | made
no allusion to any State that was not in rebellion.


Mr.. Browning.-Admtting that Congress
has no power under The Constitution over slavery
the possession of the power by Congress, and
presses upon US to use it, OF declaring free all the
slaves in all the Rebel States of this Union as he
now
Year: 1862

They came to my window-the bird and the
When my rose tree was fragrant with fl ow-
$3.50 ers, ut
And drank from its blossoms as fully and free,
As the cath drinks the dew drops and show
hailed them as friends--and their beautiful


wings


Woke q low humming song on the air,
And felt as enrapt when melody brings
A balm to the soul in despair!
A year came and pass'd-my dear pets came


again,


But the rose tree had wither'd and died
They sought for its nectar, but sought it in


vain,


For its roots, trunk and branches were dried !
They rested a moment as if to deplore
That the blossoms again were not there,
Then locked me goodbye, and returned never


more,


But left me in sorrow and care
The world is now dark, for not even a flower,
Nor bee, nor bird, comes to tell
Of the friendshipI need in this wearisome hour,
Or to break this Cimmerian spell
I'll replace in my window another sweet rose,
And, perhaps, my stray friends will return !
Then my hear v-ill go out--lke the pale vine


that grows


In the darkness-to bask in the sun.
Year: 1862

For permanent annuity for educational pur-
poses. per fourth article treaty third August,
seventeen hundred and ninety five and third
article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred
and fifty -four, one thousand dollars.


For ninth instalment Of interest, at five per
Year: 1862

ANY person obtaining Ave subscribers, and forwarding
the money shail be furnishes with copy of the lnel
Geucer this service long the number shah DE
kept good. ...


BUSINESS pertaining to the paper can be transacted
with the Publisher any day al t, Office OF Publication


Communications may be addressed to the Editor, who
will llpromptIy and faithfully respond to them
Year: 1862

insolent officer. 1t is now only necessary to
protest against taking such q step except with
clear perception of It's consequences. One
condition of interference would be co-opera-
ton with France and there are always strong
objections to military partnership.


There is also the question of profit and loss
to consider, as well as the claims of Justice.
The suspension of the cotton supply causes
great distress, but war with the Northern
States of America would cost more than the
maintenance of the Lancashire operatives.
The exclusion of English manufactures from
the ports of the U Union would not be removed
by war, for it would be impossible to impose
sny definite tariff as the condition of a future
peace. A rupture with the Federal govern
ment would open Charleston and Mobile to the
import snd export trade, but the result will be
attained, after q certain delay, at smaller
sacrifice. In a conflict with the Northern
Federation, France would at most risk men,
money and ships, whilst England would have
the burden of defending Canada, or the vexa-
ton of losing the province. On the whole,
it might be found cheaper to buy cotton at the
price of silk than to pay for it by tive or three
campaigns, followed by years of inextinguish-
able snimosity. The inhabitants of the South
naturally complain that their heroism and
their success have not secured them the as
sistance as well as the good will of England
bat the answer is, that the quarrel though in
the highest degree interesting, is carried on be-
tween strangers, whom their neighbors are not
bound to coeree st their own expense. II
Charleston were open TO trade, English mer-
chants would buy and sell there but they can
not afford to make road to the market. The
future will bring its own circumstances and
responsibilities; but until some change takes
place, intervention is not to be recommended
Year: 1862

Following the fashion set by the London
Times, the Canadian papers have snarled
at our Government ever since the war
broke out, and now that the Times draws in
its horns they again follow suit and become
placable. One Montreal journal finds place
for two singing letters from correspondents
in the United States, in which some plain
words are spoken. Here is the concluding
passage Of one of these epistles:


The people that can raise and equip such
armies 10 year build an impregnable
vessel of war without model, in hun
dred days, and win twenty or thirty victo-
ries in the same time, can take care of
themselves; and preserve their national
life, their national domain, and their ma.
tional reputation and prosperity, beyond
doubt.


Though not prophet, will venture the
prediction, that within the lives of some
now living, perhaps in yours, sir, this nation,
one and inseparable as now, will contain
within its borders one hundred and fifty
millions of human beings, and not one a
slave. That result may require some rever-
ses and sacrifices. But it is necessity and
must be accomplished


One other prediction If the Canadians
ever again insist on fight with US, they
will get it. Not that we want Canada or
quarrel; or reciprocity treaty, either /;
but that people so humane and generous
as ours, cannot bear to see neighbor
utterly spelling for fight"
Year: 1862

The Richmond papers contain an ac~
count of the trial, sentence and execution Of
Timothy Webster, an alleged Union spy.
He was charged with lurking about the ar
mics and Notifications of the Confederate
States in and near Richmond, and was ad-
judged to suffer death by hanging, on the
29th of April. The following is an account
of the style of carrying the sentence into
effect:


On the announcement of his approaching
fate, the prisoner, as we hear, grew defiant,
thinking, no doubt, that he would not be
hung. He also said be could make several
parties in the War Department shake in
their jackets, by his revelations, but be
made none up to his last hour. Learning
on Monday night that there was no show
for him, he became completely unnerved.
He was carried to the Fair Grounds as ear
ly as six o'clock yesterday morning, by
Captain Alexander, but prior to that time
received visit from the Rev. Mr.. Wood
bridge. He asked the clergyman to read
the Psalm OF David, invoking vengeance or
his enemies. He refused and Webster
grew indignant, causing the clergyman to
take an early departure. When brought to
the gallows the prisoner was visibly affected
by the sight of the preparations observable,
and shuddered when he looked at his coffin.


After the rope was adjusted around bis
neck, prayer was offered up by Rev. M. D..
HOge. At the conclusion black cap was
drawn over his eyes, he having previously
bid farewell to several persons standing by.
The signal being given the trigger that sus
tained the drop was drawn, and it struck
against the uprights with a loud sound.
Owing to defective cotton rope, the moose
slipped and Webster fell on his back to the
ground. The half hung and partially
stunned man was speedily raised and assist.
ed up, and a new rope being ready, he was
soon swinging in accordance with his sens
tence. This occurred at twenty-five min.
utes past eleven O'Clock. Fifteen minutes
later we left the ground but the party was
still suspended. He died in about one min
ute.


The rebel papers say that Webster is
the first man executed by the rebels as a
spy in Richmoud, which, if true, may ex-
cuse the extraordinary leniency of our own
Government towards the spies of the reb-
els. AS the rebel government was the first
to initiate the practice of hanging, it is not
improbable that our own government will
follow it up. The New York Times thus
alludes to a prominent rebel spy now in
our hands


The rebel government have this week
hung man in Richmond, loyal citizen of
the United States, charged with being a
national spy. The United States Gov
erpment, last winter, arrested one Smith
son. Washington City banker, on the
most indubitable evidence that he was a
Confederate spy and communicated treason
able matter daily to Jeff Davis. Smthson
was consigned to Fort Lafayette, but since
the rebel Government has set the example
of hanging such offenders, MIR. Smithson's
friends in the South will not be surprised
perhaps, to learn that he is made to suffer
the same doom. The subject has received
the attention of our Government, but its
decision is not announced.
Year: 1862

DEVELOPMENT OF THE LUSGs.--Much has
been said and written upon died. eating
and drinking, but we do not recoliect ever
noticing remark in any writer upon
breathing, or the manner of breathing.
Multi,udes, and especially ladies in. easy
circumstances, contract vicious and de-
structive mode of breathing. They sup
press their breathing, and contract the
habit of short quick breathing, nor carry
ing the breath half way down the chest,
and scarcely expanding the lower portions
Of the chest at all Lacing the bottom of
the chest also greatly increases this evil,
and confirms bad habit of breathing
Children that move about a great deal in
the open air, and i'm no way laced, breathe
deep and full in the bottom of the chest,
and every par, OF it. So also with most
out door laborers, and persons who take
much exercise in the open air, because
the lungs give Us the power Of action, and
the more exercise we take, especially out
out OF doors, the larger the lungs become,
and the less liable to disease. In all occu-
pationsa that require standing. keep the
person straight. If at table, let it be high,
raised up nearly to the armpits, so as not
to require you to stoop; you will find the
employment much easicr-not half so IA
tisuing: whilst the form OF the chest and
symmetry of the figure will remain perfect
Year: 1862

is preparing one Of the great battles Of the
war: Unlike many and nearly all Of its
predecessors, it is not an attack upon an
entrenched position, for both armies are in
the field, and the battle will be stern and
strong artillery duel, with the clash Of con-
tending columns, and such movements as
will test the commandefsas well as the men.
There is reason to believe that the enemy
viii bring Into the fight their best
commanders, and the event cannot be
long delayed. It will open to US the Cot
ron States. 1t will seal the fate Of Mem
phis, and throw off the last chain that fet-
ters Unionism in Tennessee All through
out that State there are thousands OF men
who welcome back gladly the old flag, but
repress their enthusiasm, awaiting an assur-
ance that there will be no reaction, and that
they are to be protected in their restored al
1eeiance. This assurance our victory will
give. And it will not be long delayed.


Studying this impending conflict
with the best light we are able to bring 10
bear upon it, We recognize in it an i'm
portance drawn FROM the reasons
above named. We have one ad-
vantage, for months denied to the foe,
the prestige Of victory. Our columns bear
down upon the for, conscious of their pow
er, and eager to emulate the glorious deeds
Of their fellow-soldiers in previous battles
And the reverse Of this weighs upon the
rebel cause, for the spirit with which the
South went forth to battle with greasy me-
chanics and grimy mudsil1s they have
parted with at various points Of place and


time from Pea Ridge to Roanoke. Adefeat


at Corinth, Miss, or in that vicinity, as


indicated in the above glance at positions,


would open the wayto the Cult, and might


change the entire complexion Of the war,


giving US to cope with scattered guerilla


forces in place Of armies in the field II


either event, the war for the supremacy O.


the Union goes on, and will, by the early


months Of summer, include the entire rangt


Of Southern States, giving us possession O


al the principal cities, and scattering ant


weakening the Confederate traitors beyond


hope Of recuperation. Such are the pres


ent aspects Of the present seat Of war.
Year: 1862

THE DRAFT TO TAKE PLACE POSITIVELY DEC. 30rH.
To the People Of the State of Michigan.


1t is essential to the maintenance of the honor
of the State by meeting its obligations to the Fed
eral Government that the quota of the troops re-
qured of Michigan under the call for 600 900 men,
should be speedily furnished. have felt great
to draft but it will be impossible at the rate
listments have been making for the last month and
more. The number required of each town and
ward in the State has been assigned the prin-
ciple of giving credit for all recruits furnished
since the 1st of July last Substantial justice in
this respect has been done toward all. To be ex-
act was impossible, and to 60 back of the first Of
July was impracticable, both because the order OF
the Secretary of War did not authorize it; and be-
cause there was no reliable record by which such
record could be made up with any chance of fair
ness.


1t is therefore, indispensable that the several
towns, and wards of cities, should furnish the
Der of recruits assigned to them, and take this
casion to assure the people that unless the
furnished by voluntary enlistment they will be
taken by the draft.


For the purpose of still giving abundant oppor-
tunity to fill the quota of the State by voluntary
enlistment recruiting win be continued as follows


1st. Recruits will be received for new regiments
now forming in the State, and for all the old regi
ments now in the field. until, and including,
the 29th day of December next. These must be
enlisted for the term of three years during the
war.


I'd. From the 1st to the 10th days of December
next, volunteer recruits will be received for old reg
iments only to serce for mine months, in pursuance
of the Act of Congress.


Sd. On the 3Oth of December next, the draft will
commence, and proceed until the requisite number
is obtained in all those towns and wards which
shall then be found delinquent.


Less than four Thousand men are now required
to fill the entire quota of the State, and earnestly
hope that they will be found to come forward cheer
fully and enlist for the sCar as all our troops thus
far have done. And 1 desire this not so much be
cause there is anything discreditable in draft, as
because it is exceedingly desirable that all the
troops from Michigan should stand on the same
footing in the army. Let the people of Michigan
make one more loyal and vigorous effort and the
entire number required can be obtained and tho
high reputation of the State for patriotism ant
promp.ness will be maintained


AUSTIN BLAIR.


Dated jackson, Nov. Goth, 1862,
Year: 1862

Su.ciDE-Lewis McColburn hung him
self near Rouse Point N the l4th He
was but 25 years Old, bu; had spent quite
little property left Rim by his father. From
a notion that no one bu. the Coroner must
take down the body, it was left hanging Tor
nearly q hours after it was found.
Year: 1862

NoBIE KINDNESS TO rms Sick AND
WoUxnED soEDIERs-The following notice
IN handbjl form is Distributed through
each train on the several roads leading
into Elmira. No one can read it without
feelings Of gratitude, and blessing the
good psople Of Elmira for thsir kindness
10 ie poor sick and dvoanded soldier


To ANY SICK or WOUNDED SOLDIER III
you would like TO stop and rest at Elnira,
you can do 50 without any cost TO you.
feli the conductor Of the train that you
want TO stop. he will let US know that
you are coming, and friends will meet you
at the depot and take care Of you. By or
der Of the Relief Association Of Elmira.
Year: 1862

lines on soldier heard muttoriHg 10 hin'seg
the Hospital God bless our aobIe Nnrses.
God bless our noble nurses
They soothe the aching head,
And lay the tortured frame


More softly on the bed.
No angel from the heavens


Could 80 the heart rejoice
As loving hand Of woman,


And womhn's whispered voice.
The God who wrought so gently
His cureu of guilt and pain,
With healing smile and touch
Is here on earth ngain.
Religions starry charm


Al length understand
That hand that aids the dying


Is Jesus very hand !
The Ooeans world Of waters


Heaving its tides abroad,
ALI eloqueutly emblems


The boundlessness of God.
But Emblem far diviner


The Tear of Bethany
And there-l see it brighten
Her mild and plying eye
When peace was round Inc joyous
Where bee the honey sips,
In pleasures sunny bowers,


No prayer came from my lips
But as my Nurse bends gently
My war-worn frame TO lift,
cannot help but thank


My God for such gift.
Sleepless lny at midnight,


Fresh bled my Rhastly wound
As in fierce battles tempest


II struck me to the ground
My eye to heaven ! lifted


Thanks for her sleepless care y
! dreamt not OF DEVOTION


kuew not this WAS prayer
How Softest blends with llarsheat
Sweet rose decks rudest rock,
And woman's wealth If nature .
Tpmpers etern battles shock.
The Sent of heaven she tends


Whom shot and shell have marred;
Blest Angel Of the death bed,
8lest Gospel of the ward
One such said to me lately
"My pent up soul AoWs Ger
My boy went forth to battle
never saw him morei
HIS wounds could not tend


But you're his cOmrade truei
take you for my child


Aud spend my heart on you.
And when your pale cheek ilushes
With throb or feverish start,
o think It's your own mother


Who gives you all her heart.
All died he, torn, unfriended,
In thirst, in blood, in pain =
No you're my own dear boy,


Home at my heart again
Year: 1862

are you in earnest" ?" And che gathered her
to her side, and laid her hand pretectingly
over the precious curls. Z


Tell her how it was, sir. She won't be
angry then. Please sir. tell her,


He did so. Closer and closer to her heart
was the child drawn by the fearful mother, as
the narrator proceeded with his touching story.
And when it was finished she covered her face
with kisses, and said, in broken voice, t0f
such is the kingdom of Heaven"


A single ringlet was severed from the beau
tiful head that night-One long, soft, golden
curl, which the hair-dresser carried home as
reyerently as though it had been down from
an angels wing. On the morrow he had it
woven into hearts ease; and the sunny,
shining human flower was ever afterwards
worn next his heart, a talisman against beset-
ting sins.
Year: 1862

The telegraph advises US that after all the fuss
there will be no change in the Cabinet, at least
for the present Mr.. SEWARD. il appears, retains
his position notwithstanding he is repudiated by
majority of his political friends. His love for
place overrides his selfrespect. There is almost
an universal demand for change in the Admin
istration, but the President disregards the unnis
taxable evidences of the popular will. The Pres-
dent is responsible for the conduct of the war.
He has yielded to the demands of the radical
members of the party which elected him. Their
plans and pol ey have failed. The results are
before the country.


1t is the mismanagement ofthe war, the failure
on the part of the Administration 10 comprehend
the difficulties Of the country aud the measures
necessary for their adjudication, that has occa-
stoned demand upon the part of the people for
ehangeof men and policy in the future conduct
Of public affairs. There is nothing short of this
that will satisfy the public mind. There is no
mistakng the sentiment of the people in that re-
gard. The policy OF the present Administration
leads to irretrievable ruin. This the people com
is in radical change in the administration of the
Government The President, if he was wise
would have yielded TO the popular demand. This
ne is unwilling TO do. His stnbbornness may lead
TO revolution which will sweep every vestige ol
radicalsm from power.
Year: 1862

Some one the other day sent the following note
to the editor of the New ork World:


Please inform an ignorant reader Of the
grounds for calling Fort Lafayette an American
Bastile.


= The World answers that an ignorant reader
win End the information he desires in Webster's
Unabridged Dictionary as follows:


BssrILE-An old castle in Paris, built be-
tween 1869 and 1883. used AS State prison and
converted TO the purpose OF confnng men for
life who happened to incur the resentment or
jealousy of the French MonaFchs IL was de-
moIished BY the enraged populace in 1883.
Year: 1862

SroRMrSG FoRriFIcArIoSs.-The New York
World. speaking of the policy of rushing upon
mtrenchments, says: $50 far our leading Gene
rails have refused to adopt this mode of fighting
for the simple reason that it would entail the GER


tain destruction of the army that triei it. The
whole secret of the matter is that the use Of rfed
muskets and cannon have made the attack by
column on an intrenched army obsolete lt was
a terrible thing to storm intrenchments even
when the smoothb bore musket was in vogue, but
a ball from them would not kill or seriously
wound at greater distance than one hundred
yards. But the rifed musket now in use will kill
at distance Of eleven hundred yards, so that the
risk of death is at least five times greater in a
stormng party to-day than it was ten years ago.
because the soldiers are under a deadly fire for
eleven hundred instead of one hundred yards.
Year: 1862

cB- A persistent effort is being made by the
radical Abolition press to elevate the name
"traitor" to a respectable standard in the eyes OF
men. All who disapprove of arbitrary and ille
gal arrests--all who doubt the wisdom of the
Emancipation Proclamation-ali who denounce
frauds in the conduct of the war. and, in short.
every man who does not cry hosannah TO every
wild and absurd scheme of the crazy fanatics who
would knock loose the foundations of society, is
denounced as s'traitor." What the crazy fools
expect TO accomplish by this course is bid in the
mists and fogs which enshroud them; but the
effect will be to make truly loyal men, who re-
we're the Constitution under which they were
born, accept as an honor the name of "traitor-" ;"
The people are tired of the rawlings of Learned


insanity"