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Year: 1864

FoR THE BoYs.--1t is said, but we hop
it is mistake, that two toys have ran away
gone off, without leave, from kind parents,
comfortable homes, and good schools. II is
bad to run away, even for the purpose of get
ting home we know, boys, for we have tried
il; but it is much worse to run away from
home. We will tell you about our little af-
fair, though it was very absurd. We ran
away from good old pSrson Pixley Of Will
Jamestown, on a sharp Sunday morning in
winter, and we did it by getting on the stage.
The driver meant to have his joke, so he
whipped up as he passed the minister's house,
and put the horses to the top Of their speed
through the long street to the post-ofhce.- -
Nov we thought Of nothing but getting home !;
we did not mean to DISTURB the whole village
on Sunday morning but we did do il by
one Of the oldest scenes that ever oc-
CURED any where. There was ourself, not
much bigger than pollywog. on the rack Of
the flying stage, and the good old minister
chasing us--and this on Sunday The sober
people must have been greatly shocked, and
we are afraid that other sorts Of people
laughed. So it is that boy will run into
scrSpes be did not think Of when he runs
away. He may do worse than make minis
ter run, or disturb the Sabbath quiet Of a
village He may run to bad associates, to
bad habits. to want, to suffering, and perhaps
to crime, for he runs away from parental ad-
vice and restraint and encouragement and aid.
But there was another thing about our affair
The good old minister was smart--be caught
us while the stage waited at the post-office,
and we had 10 90 back. And so, boys, if you
run away, just remember that in all probs-
biity you tOiH hGvs to come back come back
disappointed, mortified, disgraced come
back conscious that you have done very
wrong as we'll as very silly thing, and that
every body knows it. Never run away
never. Cowards and rogues may do it. but
never should brave boy do so foolish a
thing
Year: 1864

The most surprizing" thing Of the season
occurred at Bennington the other day-the
scholars Of the Sunday school Of the Episco-
pal Church having presented an elegant sill
yer pitcher to the editor and printer Of the
Banner Silver, to the printer That is not
the sort of "quoin'' that lies in our bank"
Nevertheless, friend Cook deserves such
luxury. Surely, if "a beggar may look at a
king" printer may look at a silver pitcher.
But what reflections must it bring
Year: 1864

her and 10 win for themselves a splendid I'm
mortality. Let them elect Grant President and
some other such man Vice President, and no
one will be dissat SIZED, save those contemplate
Political cliques whose pockets, rather than
their hearts, are interested in the election Of
Lincoln or Of Mcclellan. We urge the cleo
tors to reflect upon this matter, both for their
own sakes and for tho cake Of the nation, and
we sincerely hope that they may have sufficient
Intelligence, integrity and Independence to ap-
probate and adopt our we'll considered sug-
cestions.
Year: 1864

How much of moment is conveyed in these
words, Il never Kept my husband waiting"
How much of life is lost by the lost minutes
how much of happiness by not being ready to
enjoy it; how much of prosperity by being
.. FIVE minutes too late"


We heard these words uttered by lady
whose decision of characi er, whose readiness
for duty, and whose prompt performance of it,
gave us an assurance that whatever it might
be of adverse fortune in her husbands future
life, he could always rely upon the helpmate
God had given him. There was an energy in
hea tone of voice, n fire in her look, that told
she knew a wife's duty and would perform it.
We shall not soon forget that event we shall
bear in mind the future of that couple, and
we venture to say that darkness nor despair
can never drive happiness from that home SC
long as that God-sprit reigns there; for il
was the voice of true womans heart that spoke
and thar God-spirit.


If every wife could but thus speak, and act
how rapidly would the world advance. How
many husbands have been ruined by waiting
precious moments Of tiinc, too often in Tho
life of business man and the never ready
wife has, step by step, broken down the cha
racterisic promptitude of many husband
and with it his business energies, until ruir
comes upon his business, and wretchedne
enters his home. Would wives wish peace o
mind, and blessings at home, flowing from th
prosperity of the husband. let their constan
aim be, to be able to say, II never kept m.
husband waiting"
Year: 1864

Will putting ones self in a passion memo
the matter? said an cd man to boy, who
had picked up stone to throw at dog. The
dog only looked at him in play.


Yes, it will mend the matter, said the pas
sionate boy, and quickly dashed the stone a
the dog.


The animal, thus cnraged, sprang at tlrt
boy and bit his leg, while the stone boundeC
against the shop window and broke pane o
glass.


Out ran the shopkeeper, and seized the boy
and made him pay for the broken pane.


He had mended the matter finely indeed !!


Take my word for it, it never did, ant
never will mend the matter to get into pas
sion about it. If the thing be hard to bea
when you are calm, it will be harder to bea
when you are in anger.


If you have met with a loss, you will onl.
increase it by losing your temper.


There is something which is very littl
minded and silly in giving way to suddcr
passion. Do set yourself against it with al
your heart.


Try, then. to be calm, especially in triilin,
troubles; and when greater ones come try t
bear them bravcly.
Year: 1864

A hand was laid on my shoulder; quiet,
kindly voice bade me move aside a mo'aes't'
and our grave, gray-haired family physician
laid his fingers on the white wrist, and then
placed them on the still heart, and then,
shaking his head sadly, turned away.
heard the words disease of the heart That
was all.


They left me alone with my dead at last.
There in that room where had seen her
alive for the last time-wherc | had so
wounded the dear heart whose last throb was
for me The fire glowcd as brightly as ever.
There stood her piano, still open, with fa-
vorite song upon it There was her work
table with her little basket upon it, and the
book she had been reading, with bit of rib
bon to mark the place! There on a table
were the things she had bought that evening,
together with the piece of silk which had
caused so much gricfl The apron she had
worn was thrown carelessly over the chair
which had drawn up to the fire to be in
readiness when she returned. She had come
back to me. But it seemed as if she had
come in some terrible dream from which can
never awake.
Year: 1864

Wehaye this day considerably enlarged THE D Ally
ONO STATEsM AN, and now print 1t on plain and
handsome new type, and clear white paper.


In politics. The ONO STATEsMAN is, in War as in
Peace for the Country, for the Constitution and for
q Union Of equal States with equal privileges, and
with equal and exact justice TO all its citizens. We
are for the old Flag, with not Star or Stripe erased
and the old Union far possible to restore it,
and for the existing Constitution, in its spirit letter


Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
Of tee People and Government. We are In the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. ltsduration
and close depend upon wiser, truer and more patr-
minfstration We owe 1t TO the memory Of our faith.
efs and to the hopes Of our children to the future Of
our country and to the best interests Of mankind TO
change policy which is drifting us farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires
q The STATESMAN will do all 1t can for those pur,
poses and hence the publishers invite support and
encouragement from all those who, while wishing for
good NEWSPAPER, also wish to have . sound Con-


We publish paper in which we seek to give tho
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets, our
Political and General News, carefully freed from
sensation character, and we seek to make The
STATESMAN Trustworthy in every particular.


For News, for Instruction, for Good Morals, for
Sound Political Sentimsnts, for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions, Take, Read and help to Cir-
culate THE OHIO STATESMAN.
Year: 1864

A farmer residing in Southtield, who is
reputed to be wealthy, espoused the Aboli


tion doctrine, and being more sincere than
many of his associates, believed in putting
his doctrines in practice to the fullest ex-
tent. He claimed that negro was as good
as white man, and, to show the sincerity
of his opinions, employed one of the black
est Africans he could find, and took him in
to the bosom of his family and treated him
as one of his own offspring. His confidence
in him was such that he gave up good share
of the management of his farm and business
into the hands ofthe negro, and the latter re-
warded the farmer by running away with
his daughter. The daughter was a young
lady about sixteen years Of age, said to be
intelligent and very prepossessing in ap-
pearance. She had been educated in the
belief that the negro was superior being,
and had practical illustration put before
her other fathers estimation of the African
race. She could not be blamed for also ad-
miring the sooty Ethiopian, and with the
proper encouragement her admiration
ripened into love. With the knowledge and
consent Of the parents the two were allow
ed to be much in each others society. They
took long strolls by moonlight and indulged
in all those little delights which are popu-
larly supposed to make courtship so sweet.
The affair eliminated in an elopement
though there is no reason why they should
have pursued this course, since it was not
known that their union was opposed by her
parents.


One night last week the farmer was dis
turbed by noise outside the house. He
got up and raised the window, but did not
discover anything unusual. In the morn
ing the negro did not make his appearance,
and the daughter was also missing. On
going to her room it was discovered that
she had flown with her negro paramount,
taking her trunks and all her clothing.
Since then nothing has been heard of them,
and no effort has been made by the father
todiscover the whereabouts of his daughter.
1t is supposed that they have gone to Cana
da, probably on wedding tour, and will
yet return, when the doting parents will
receive them with open arms and establish
them in home of their own, as a living IL
lustration of the beauties of practical mis-
cegenation. VI
Year: 1864

The following words Of the New York
Times, to the young men, are SO well and
truthfully chosen, that they cannot be toe
seriously applied:


"The young man who opposes the Gov
ernment In lhis crisis will stain his name
for life. 1t viii be told of him he may de-
pend upon it, to his dying day. His dis
honor will be as much the more grievous
and bitter as his future hopes are large
and mightier. |, does not go much matter
to the man in more advanced lifo whose o.
reer has been already, in greater or less
measure, realized. I,is pleasant to know
that tie immense majority of young men
are most staunchIy in favor Of the Govern.
ment and whether in military or in civil
life ready for every duty. The eompar.
tivlJ few of whom this cannot be said can
not LOO quickly pause and consider"
Year: 1864

We see by some of the Kansas papers a
suggestion to to the Legislature to take
some measures to secure 10000 Cavsiry
arms for the use of the State Militia.
Arms are very much needed. Nearly all
the militia is organized as Cavalry, and if
arms can bs procured from the Govern
ment for their use, their use, they will make
. very respectable and efficient army, if
needed. We hope the Legislature will Sc
cure arms if j: is in their power.
Year: 1864

1 heartily hope you viii, Frederic The
interest that have felt in you will not
permit me to say less Put If YOU h.ve
thought that any change which time will
bring will shake my resolution, put it away
at once. Where | have once lost my re
spect | can no longer love Within the
last hour the whole plan of my lie seems
to have changed. My love for you has
gone, never to return 1t is best that you
should know it, sincerely hope that you
may awaken to full sense of the disgrace
in which you have involved yourself, and
may seek as far as possible to repair it.
Should such be the case, my good opinion
of you may in time be restored Do not
seek for more


Frederic Mordaunt took his hat slowly.
and leti TIE room. He felt that il would
be useless to urge his suit further. There
was that in the expression and tone of Bes-
sic Graham which warned him that it would
be useless to urge his suit further. There
was that IN the expression and tone of Res.
lie Graham which warned him that its
would be in vain. Even in that hour, per
haps, the loss of the fortune which the
heress would have brought him was not
the least bitter ingredient in his cup of
humiliation. Yes, even in the pecuniary
view, his speculation had failed miserably.
He had gained FIVE thousand dollars and
lost two hundred thousand


As for Bessie, she did not grieve much
for the lover she had dism ssed 1t was as
she had said All her love for him ad
passed away when she awoke to sense of
bis ur~0rthness. She has firmly resolved
that whenever her hand is given, it shall
be to one who has devoted himself heart
aud hand to the service OF his country
Year: 1864

A leading object with every young
man should be to secure for himself q
permanent home. And for it's greater
ability, it should consist partly in land,
and up to certain limit, the more of
it the better, if paid for The house
should be as comfortable and attrac-
tive as one has the means of making
it. 1t should be one that the heart
can grow to, and will cling around
more and more firmly with every pass
ing year. Its owner should desire and
purpose keeping possession of it as
long as he lives, and his children
should grow up feeling that there is
one place fixed and stable for them
through all changes.


Americans are altogether too rowing
in their habits. We build houses
cheaply, and pull them down without
regret. Or we sell out and move away
half dozen times in lifetime, in the
hope of bettering our condition. How
much better to choose a homestead
early in life, and then lay plans with
reference to abiding there. Even
though our gains be less than are
promised elsewhere, certainty should
never be given up for an uncertainty
"A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush.'


Only those who have experienced it
know how firmly a family becomes at
tached to their long loved homestead
No children love home so well as those
who have known only one. As the
young become eofmarriagea age, they
should go out, one by one, from the
old homestead, feeling it to be the mod
ell after which their own should be es-
tablished, and knowing that this shall
remain unchanged as long as the pa
rents live, a place to which they can
return, and where they will ever be
welcome. A pleasing writer confirms
our doctrine thus:


There is great gain in being settled
1t is two-fold. Each year accumulates
about the farmer the material by
which labor is lessened. The rough
channels of nature become worn and
smooth. A change involves a great
loss, and rarely is there correspond
ing gain. Time is lost, labor expend-
ed, money paid, the wear and tear of
removal is sr all item and above all
the breaking up of old associations is
often disastrous in the extreme Pa
rents and children become unsettled
in their habits, if not in their morals.


x Let the man who has
homestead keep it; let him that has
none get one, and labor to render it
treasured remembrance to the absent,
and constant joy to those who abide
in it. To all which every intelligent,
thoughtful person must give hearty
approval.
Year: 1864

Flowers are the memories of child
hood, which accompany us from the
cradle to the grave | left my birth
place at the age of seventeen, yet the
peonies, tulips and roses of my moth
er's garden are pictured in my mind
with vernal freshness. Teach your
children to love flowers, and they will
love home and all its inmates Beau
tify the grounds around your dwelling
with rich foliage, plants, and the ight
blossoms Of sweet flowers, and the ia
ces of all who look upon the scene will
be lighted with smiles, while their
hearts will worship the great Giver of
all good and perfect gifts to man. If
| could be the means of creating a gen.
eral taste for gardening and love of
flowers, ! should feel as though | had
been of more benefit to my country
than all the military heroes of the pres
ent age. Worship God with flowers
As He loves all that is beautiful and
good, SO will He love you as you make
your home lovely.
Year: 1864

Hoic -Ur. Stanton Settled Potat-A
Washington correspondent writes:


The town is laughing at an amusing
story Of u recent interview between the
Secretary of War and the President oi the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1t is too
good to be lost. | give it as find it afoat.


'The draft has fallen with great severi-
ty upon the employees of our company


Indeed p


If something is not done to relieve us,
it is difficult to foresee the consequences


Let them pay the commutaton.'


impossible. the men cant stand such
a tax


They have rich company at their back,
and that's more than other people have


They ought to be exempted, because
they are necessary to the working of the
road for the Government


THAT can't be-


Then, will stop the road


If you do, I'll take it up and carry it
on


'The discussion is said TO have been
dropped at this point, and the very wor-
thy President is still working the road as
successfully as ever
Year: 1864

eag-A few days since recruiting agent
carried finely proportioDed man to the
surgeon for examination, telling the man
to return to the ward room as soon as he
had been parsed. In due time the man
arrived, bringing his own rejection. There
was indignation among the recruiting COM
mittee, who Immediately began to feel
the muscles of this splendid specimen of a
man, and point out the beauties of his
structure. Loud were their complaints
and bitter the deuunciations of DR. e.,
and what overt act they might have COM
mitted it would be impossible to tell, had
not bystander asked the man what cause
the doctor gave for rejecting him. well,
| believe, said the man, that he says I've
got the itch The ward room was clear
in moment.
Year: 1864

Oh slumberer rouse thee, despise not the truth,
But give thy Creator the days of thy youth
Why standest there idle the day breaketh, see,
The Lord OF the vineyard is waiting for thee.


Holy Spirit, by thy power


Grant me yet another hour,


Earthly pleasure would prove,


Earthly joy and earthly love;


Scarcely yet hath dawned the day:


Holy Spirit wait pray
Oh, loiterer, speed thee, the morn apace,
Then squander no longer the moments of grace,
But haste while there's time with thy Master agree
The Lord of the vineyard stands waiting for thee.


Gentle Spirit, stay, oh stay,


Brightly beams the early day,


would hnger in these bowers,


God shall have my noontide hours;


Chide me not for my delay,


Gentle Spirit, watt pray.
oh, sinner, arouse thee, thy morning is past
Already the shadows are lengthening fast
Escape for thy life, from the dark mountains fee,
The Lord of the vineyard yet waiteth for thee


Spirit cease thy mournful lay,


Leave me to myself pray,


Earth hath flung her spell around me,


Pleasures silken cham hath bound me;
When the sun his path hath trod,


Spirit then I'll turh to God.
Year: 1864

SHERMAN CoMMANDs.-Sensibly satricl was
the remark of soldier of the lst Tennessee
(rebel infantry.) when hailing Federal from the
south bank Of the Chatt lhoochic o Halo,
Yank Stop shooting over there let us talk
this thing over What in the h is the use o.
shootin all the time? For my part l can rest
this line if it takes all Summer g. Agreed -
d" Don't you know thar you Yanks will have to
retreat right fast from here 1t will be your
turn to run next. We have now got you where
we want to, and have been reinforced by two
corps and new commander this morning =
The Federal soldier not relshing the idea Of the
two Corps addition to an army already the equ Il
numerically of his own asked What Corps
are they, and who commands them % Nc
Pherson and Schofelds Corps are on our side
this morning. General Sherman commands us,
and whenever you receive orders from him to
move, We move too
Year: 1864

CroEGErowx. Sept. lG, 1864.


4. ]. Bryant, Chairman Union State Central
Committee-Dear Sir Your esteemed favor of
the 18th is before me, informing me that the
81 State Central Committee of the Union party is
in the continued receipt of letters from various
parts of the State, all expressing urgent de-
sire to hear you (ne) on the current political
issues of the day, in behalf Of the National and
State nominees of the Union party You
further say your object is to ascertain whether |
comply with the demands thus made.


also am in the constant receipt of letters,
both from our own State and Nevada Territory,
containing similar requests, and propose reply
ing to all in this short letter to you, which |
trust you will make public.


1t is not necessary for me to state now that I
feel the deepest interest in the approaching con-
test. With some opportunities for forming a
correct judgment, declare it to be my convic-
tion and belief that the issue of united or a
divided country, with all the blessings of the
and all the horrors of the other, in
volved | believe that the election of Mr.. Lin
coin will secure the former, and that the cleo
tion of George B. Mcclellan will result in the
latter-Union, freedom, liberty ana National
glory on the one hand dsunion, continued
war; slavery and wretchcdness make the dread
ful abyss ON the other. have no fears for the
result in this State the value of peace and Union
is too well known to the patriotic hearts of our
people for them to talter now. The people are
too courageous to take backward step; the
name of California stands too high she cannot
afford to lower her crest, to lei the ensign down
Although feel thus confident, would gladly
meet the people for the next month that am to
remain here, did my health permit it, but such
is not the Even suffer daily, and
need rest and recuperation during the short time
I have to remain here. 1t is my purpose, if
can do any good by it, TO speak once before
leave. l cntreat every friend Of mine and all
effective support to our National and State nom
inees, the best service they can now render to
mankind.


Your obedicnt servant and fellow citizen,


JOHN CONFESS.
Year: 1864

SAN Francisco, Sept. u, 1864.


Hon. John Conncss, Georgetown, Cal.-Dear
Sir The State Central Committee of the Union
party is in the continued receipt of letters from
various parts of the State, all expressing an ur-
gent desire to hear you on the current political
issnes of the day, in behalf Of the National and
State nominees of the Union party. 1t is the
object of this note to apprise you Of that general
desire, and to inquire of you if you can satisfy
their requests in this regard. Knowing very
well the keen interest you take in the success of
the Union cause and in the election of the can
ddates allndcd to in the pending Presidential
canvass, feel at liberty to assume that your
response will be favorable.


With great respect, very truly yours.
Year: 1864

~ No attention will lie paid to communications sent f1r
publication in the JoUaSAL unless they accompanied by
the real name Of the author This merely required guard
Us against imposition.
Year: 1864

@ The Copperhead State Convention
OF Illinois passed only one resolution at
their late Convention, but that settles the
character OF the Convention as definitely
as platform of gigantic proportions could
have done. They passed resolution of
congratuation and a pledge of aid and
support to Vallandigham in his conflict
with the Government With great euthu.
siasm and unanimity.