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Year: 1862

" Don't PIT on no ertras"-A wager was
made few days since on board steam
boat, between couple of jokers, one of
whom, pointing to an extremely ugly
looking man, bet bottle of wine that an
uglier customer could not be Produced
The other, who had seen one of the fire.
men as he has passed on board the boat
a man whose face was screwed out of all
shape-at once took up the bet and start
ed down stairs for his man. The joker
had an impediment in his speech, but he
nevertheless soon made known his bust
ness to the fireman, and obtained his con-
sent to show himself to beside the wager.
When inside the social hall, The ugly
man, whose nose was on one side of his
face, and his eyes on the other began to
screw and work them about, to give his
face greater degreeof ngliness. "S-s-top,"
said his hacker; don't put on n-n-no ex-
tras. St-st-st-and jest as the Lord made
you-you can't be beatl The other ae-
knowledged that he had lost, and paid
the wager.
Year: 1862

late Professor Of the University Of ofPennsylvania


CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
Private Medical Office and Hospital,


NO. 751 CLAY STREET.
O posite the southwest corner of the Plaza,


SAN FRANCISCO,
Year: 1862

NELSON CREEK, Sept. 80, 1861.
DR.. J. c. YoUNG,--You will remember what a
poor wretched creature was when last saw you
and the result has astonshed me as well as my
friends Your invaluable prescription and excellent
advice have completely overcome ailments such as
it seems to me, never afflicted mortal before. new
er wrote letter with greater satisfaction than pen
this. shall remember you with gratitude as long
as live. That you may live long to alleviate the
sufferings of others you have mine. is my earnest
prayer. Please accept my heartfelt thanks that you
have brought this almost hopeless case to so happy
a termination. Yours, truly,
Year: 1862

The world grows old and men grow cold
To each whilst seeking treasure
and what with want, and care, and Toll,
We scarce have time for pleasure
But never mind, that is loss


Not much to be lamented--
Life rolls on gaily II we will


But smile and be contented.
If we are poor and would be rich,


II win not be by pining:
Mol steady hearts and hoping minds
Are liie's bright silver lining.
There's meier a man that dared to hope,
Hath Of his choice repented-
The bappiest souls on earth are those


Who smile and are cOntented.
When grief doth come to rack the heart,
And fortune bids Us sorrow,
From hope we may blessing reap,


And consolation borrow.
If thorns will rise where roses bloom,


It cannot be prevented
So make the best oflie you can,


And smile and be contented.
Year: 1862

A YOUNG LADY lately appeared in male
attire in Baltimore. and one of the editors
says that her disguise was perfect, that she
might have passed for man, chad she had
q little more modesty."
Year: 1862

II. The right to change company or corps
in virtue ofre enlistment ceases to exist by the
repeal of all laws in regard to re.enlistment,
but transfers Of individuals or of companies
may be made as heretofore, within the discre-
ton ofthe department.


Ix.-Substitutes.
IS. When any person liable to military duty
under this act, but not yet mustered into service
in any company, desires to furnish a substitute
he shall report himself with the substitute, to
the commandant of camp Of ntruction, and il
the substitute be lawfully exempt from mill
tary duty, and on examination by surgeon or
assistant surgeon be pronounced sound, and in
all respects fit for military service, he may be
accepted and enrolled, and the person furnish.
ing such substitute may be discharged by the
commandant of the camp But no substitute
shall be entitled to transportation other all
lowance at the expense of the Government un-
til so excepted and enrolled.


x.-Ecenaptaons.


80. Persons claiming exemption from mill
tary duty under this act. shall be required by
the enrolling officer to make oath that they are
lawfully exempt under the act of Congressman
shall be furnished by him with a certificate Of
such exemption.
Year: 1862

oidence, well worthy of remark, that the recent
decisive battle fought by General Mcclellan
took place on the 18th Of September--the
very day on which, seventy-dve years ago, the
constitution Of the United States was signed
and adopted This battle was fought on the
one side for the preservation Of this invaluable
instrument, which has conferred SO many last
ing blessings on the human race, and on the
other fog its destruction, with all the benefits
attendant upon it.
Year: 1862

NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS FROM TIE AR
MY-The accounts of the recent battles in
Maryland, but more especially those Of the last
tremendous conflict at Antietam creek. place
the courage aud intellectual calibre Of our
newspaper correspondents in aligbt that reflects
high credit on the American press. Some of
them are written in style vivid and po-
lshed as anything to be found in the carefully
elaborated and not always truthful narratives Of
the French historian. Theirs. And when we
take into account that these descriptions have
been penned in the heat end smoke of battle,
and not unfrequsntly under fire, we have ground
for astonishment at the nerve and composure Of
the men who can thus coolly round period
and indulge in the graces Of diction with death
staring them IN the face. IL was not thus that
the correspondents Of the London Times earned
their laurels in the Crimea or in the first vir-
ginian campaign. Posted at a safe distance from
the battle field, and in . position to take
TO their heels at the first pressure Of danger,
they gathered their facts second hand, acd did
not hesitate to save their carcases at the ex-
pense of historical truth. Who can forget the
deliberately coined ialsehood with which Bull
Run Russell thus endeavored to blast the
reputation Of General Meagher, whose con-
duct is daily giving the lie to the cowardly
slanderer? When the history Of this war comes
to be written, Europe will know how to draw a
comparison between the accounts Of the cor
respondents Of the English and American
press. Neither in point of literary merit nor in
that of conscientious adherence to truth will
the former stand the test with ours.
Year: 1862

FACTS FOR OUR FOREIGN DErRAcrogs.--It
will of course be contended by the journals
adverse to US at the other side that McClellan's
recent victories in Maryland will exercise no
material influence on the fate of the campaign.
The opinion either way, it will be said, is still
speculative, and does not come within Mr.. Grad
grind1 definition Of "hard facts" There are
two little circumstances connected with the re-
cent raid of the rebels, however, which do fall
within the latter category, and which secession
ist sympathizers abroad will find it difficult to
get over. One of these is the cold shoulder
which Lee and his ragged horde received in
Maryland, and the other the preparations made
by the citizens Of Pennsylvania for their recep-
ton. Nothing will serve to give Europe q
clearer idea of the spirit and resources of the
North than the fact that, notwithstanding it
has raised million of soldiers, of which
Pennsylvania has contributed as her quota
100000 men, that State was enabled, within q
week, to put an additional army of $4,000 men
into the field to defend her frontier. This is
significant fact for those who continue to advo-
cate foreign Intervention.
Year: 1862

The HALsrEAD LErTER.-There is q rule OF
law that secondary evidence should never be
admitted when better can be obtained In the
communication which we published yesterday
from Commodore Kesrny he insists on the ap-
plicstion Of this principle to the controversy
now being waged in regard to the contents Of
the letter written te Mr.. Hslstsad by bis late
gallant relative General Kearny. We back
Commodore Kssrpg's reasonable demand.
Year: 1862

TIE Dxsu Or 1OCLGLAN.-The radical pc
psrs have been psrpetually crying cut that
General MoCleiisa was too slow in his move
ments. He did not move fast enough or sscri-
doc life enough to suit them. What can they
ssy now Of his dashing seventeen days cam
psign In Marylandf General Mcclellan moved
slowly and cautiously whom strategy and good
generslship demanded Il; but he was fast
enough when the right time came, q the resuls
proves.


He was appointed to the command of the
army defending Washington on the I'd Of this
month. In one week he reorganiaed demoral-
lied army. On the 9Th he left the capital and Vol
lowed the enemy upon their Northern raid into
Maryland. On the 18th he drove them out of Fre-
derrick and pressed them on to South Mountain,
where he defeated them the next day Pushing
them further towards the river, he brought
them to a stand at Antieam creek and there
defeated them again on the 18th. Giving them
one days rest to bury the dead on both Sides he
opened upon them on the 10th with cavalry and
light artillery, and drove them clear out Of Mary
land, so that not even rebel scout remained
upon the soil which their immense army had SO
dsiantly invaded only twenty days before.


There is no such brilliant career in history
.as this of the man the radicals abuse for being
"slow." The eliminating battle of Antietam,
fought on Wednesday, has given the death
blow to the rebellion. 1t was the great battle
of the war, from which the rebel army can
never recover, and the victory was but fitting
termination to the brief and splendid Maryland
campaign. More battles are yet to be fought,
most probably; for we cannot expect that the
mass Of armed rebels in Virginia and elsewhere
will melt away. Guerilla fights and minor con-
ficts are before us; but the browning battle of
the war was fought ON Wednesday by General
Mcclellan, and he won it. What more is re-
quired of him? Let his enemies Of the radical
press, then, be silent.
Year: 1862

Crutch Company has nearly its quota. The
Skedaddle Company would have been over
flowing 4 it had not been for tie grabblers.-
The Weak-kneed Company is already large,
while the White Feathered is filing up daily.
The Brigade will no doubt soon be full
Whist F1ne and renown Is in store for these
heroic patriotsI Who would not glory in be-
longing 10 the Invalid Brigade.


The brigade Is commanded by General De
Bihty The staff officers are very numerous
while Colonel Cane and Major Crutch are
prominent street officers, in the recruiting
service, just now, but will mount their hob
bies as soon as tbs brigade is fun and takes the
field. Some few have strong symptoms Of
secesh fever, quite malignant in their own
cases, and to few has proved catching, and
may Prove fatal in some instances, it is
thought. Captain Age receives none under
forty-Gre; there is a great rush to his quarters
while Lieut. Young finds many beaux under
eighteen, who arc anxious to be enrolled in
his company, Orderly Truss finds a very
large number ruptured in mind, body and
courage, hence lis company Is already over
flowing


Other officers in tic various excuse and
sliirk departments are recruiting successfully,
and at lat accounts ii}lla doubt remained of
this splendid, patriotic and -ehivalrous brigade
being one of the largest in the country Un-
der command Of 50 experienced an officer as
Major General Debility, (world-wide renown-
ed for his success over powder and pilD, let
the friends ofthe Union aud Constitution take
courage; on their banner viii be inscribed
The Terror Stricken Brigade y Cleueld7ld
Piaiadsaler.
Year: 1862

THE governmental and political questions Of the
coming year will have an absorbing interest for every
We engaged in gigantic civil war, the re-
suit Of which none can oTesee. II threatens radical
change in the institutions and principles upon which the
Government was founded, and the destruction of the
liberty aud rights of the citizen, such as the
people Of no other nation have enjoyed, and to
which may be attributed unequaled progress
IN national prosperity and greatness. The issue will
upon Us, whether this free Government shall be
preserved and maintained and the rights of the States
under the Constitution perpetuated powerful central
authority be permitted grow out OF this obiter-
atng State lines State institutions, and all those checks
upon the Federal Government rights reserved by the
States which constituted the excellence and supe
rority Of cur nationality States Zone the sea- for
the common objects forth in the Constitution, but
distinct the billows in the management Of their
purely domestic affairs. These questions were involved
elections ami the voice Of the people was
most emphaticay expressed for the "Constituton as Il
Is aud the Union as il was" Never was there a time
when important that the people should be thor
oughy advised to the progress and condition Of public
affairs and OF passing events. people tit for
selfgovernment unless with intelligent judgment they
decide upon the questions which affect alike their own
and the public welfare
Year: 1862

VIII soon assemble AMI the most important questions
will be brought before II for determination. One Of
which, the Emancipation and Colonization policy of the
President will vitality affect the future of the country.
All interesting Congressional proceedings will be re-
ported in the Sentinel.
Year: 1862

new Legislature will assemble on the sth Of Janu-
airy Its action will have deep interest for the
citizens Of Indiana The enfinel will contain faithful
and intelligent report Of its proceedings, that the
reader understand from day day what their Repre-
y doing.
Year: 1862

The events Of the war as they are developed will be
faithfully gven that the public may be advised to
progress the results of battles; the condition of
contendng armies and all that affects the great struggle
home and abroad, the overthrow of the Rebellion


In addition, the SHtinei will contain the CURRENT
NEWS Of the day, CHOICE MISCELLANY, STATE
ITEMS, the latest reports of the NEW YORK and GIN
CINNATl GENERAL and CATTLE MARKETS, the con-
dition of the MONEY and STOCK MARKETS: in a word
it will be the effort of the Proprieors of the Sptiae
give its columns interest for all classes of readers and
such information will be especially adapted to the
well being Of the citizens Of Indiana


The SafiRo will continue to represent aud stand by
the regular organizations Of the Democratic party
and Natona sustain the principles and policy they shall
avow. and support the candidates they may nominate.
will not allow IT,. We therefore ask our Democratic


ends-all who desire the of sound principles
aid in the extension OF the circulation of the ata
Day and Weekly, until they shall at least reach every
Democratic family in Indiana The press is i'm
portsn agent in directing Alright the public mind and al
that needed TO give the Democratic party permanent
rule the enlightenment Of the people its prnc
piles ami policy II shall be aim with all the ability
we possess to faithfully advocate Democratic sentiments
and measures, for believe that in doing we besr
promote the true interests Of the country.
Year: 1862

minds.


POVERTY AND DESTTTUTION.


Since Gen. Weitzel arrived at Thibo-
deaux, the railroad from this place to that
has been opened and we have daily COM
munication. shall be greatly astonished
if we do not receive, in the next two weeks,
an immense amount of sugar; the country,
in spite of the burnings, is full of it, and
the planters possessing it have come for
ward and expressed their gratitude that
they have been relieved of the tyrannical
rule of jeff Davis and the guerillas, and
express willingness to make peace on
any honorable terms; but too happy if
they can have tho country restored by such
an act to 1.-THE of its former prosperity.
The poverty and destitution of the mass of
the people is painful; very many of the
wealthiest are starving for the necessaries
of life, and suffering for clothing to protect
them from the inclemency of the weather
And this is ue of most of the people OF
this once wealthy and prosperous State.


As the first negro regiment ever mus
tered into servise was from this depart
ment, and as their appearance in the field
will undoubtedly inaugurate new era in
the rebellion, it will be interesting to
mark the progress of so great revolu-
ton. Others have talked, but Gen. But
Ter has solved the question and made what
was heretofore theory practical thing.
Year: 1862

One day this week, a German citizen,
living in LIE Ray township, was assailed
and Knocked down by Winnebago The
Indian drew a knife upon the white man,
when the latter called for assistance, and
some whites coming to his relief the In
dian ran away. This occurred outside Of
the reservation, in the vicinity of Lake
Madison.


The above is but an index of what we
may expect the present winter, and in fact
until the Indians are removed. No effort
is being made to keep them on their reser-
vation the agent is absent, and they are
permitted to do just about as they please.
They leave their reservation, plumber the
farms of our citizens, and where they are
resisted, the above instance will show what
follows. How long these outrages will be
endured, is for the people to say, for it is
folly to expect relief from the general gov
ernment. -Mankato Record, 22d
Year: 1862

continuous spans it shall not be Of less elevation
than ninety feet above low water mark over the
channel Of the said river nor in any case less than
forty feet above extreme high water, as understood
OF the point Of location, measuring for such eleva.
ton to the bottom chord Of the bridge; nor shall
the span Of such bridge, covering the main chau
mel Of the river, be less than three hundred feet
in length with also one Of fthe next adjoining spans
Of not less than two hundred and twenty feet in
length, and the piers fsaid bridge shall be paral
lei with the current Of the river as near as praCt
cable: And provided also, That il any bridge built
under this act shall be constructed as draw
bridge the same shall be constructed with span
over the main channel Of the river as understood
OF the time Of the erection Of the bridge Of mol
less than three hundred feet in length, and said
span shall not be less than seventy feet above low
water mark, measuring to the bottom chord oftht
bridge, and one Of the next adjoining spans shal
not be less than two hundred and twenty feet ID
length; and also that there shall be pivot draw
constructed in every such bridge, at an accessible
and nayigable point, with spans Of not less thar
one hundred feet in length on each side Of the cen
tral or pivot pier Of the draw And provided, also
That said draw shall always bo opened promptly
upon reasonble signal, for the passage Of boat.
whose construction may not, at the time, admit
Of their passing under the permanent spans Of said
bridge except that SAID draw shall not be requir.
Ell to be opened when engines or trains are pass
ing over said bridge, or when passenger trains are
due, but in no case shall unnecessary delay occul
in the opening Of said draw after the passage o.
such engines or trains.


Sec, s. find belt further enacted, That
any bridge or bridges erected under the provision;
OIL this act shall bc lawful structures, and shall be
recognised and known as post routes, upon which
also no higher charge shall DO made for the trans
mission over the same of the mails, the troops
and munitions Of war Of the United States than
the rate per mile which the company or companies
erecting such bridge may from time to time re-
caive on the balance Of their line or lines for sucl
services, and the officers and crews of all vessels
boats, or RATS navigating the said Ohio river or,
required to regulate the use OF the said vessels anc
Of any pipes or chimnoys belonging thereto, so a,
not to interfere with the elevation, construction
or use Of any of the bridges erected or legaGzet
under the provisions Of this act


Approved, July H. 1862.
Year: 1862

I0TVSWOuW 4VeW LUHIVSNWe'


For purchase Of twenty seven and three hull
dred and fifty Eve thousandths acres Of land on
Seayeys island, adjacent to the Kittery navy yard
fourteen thousand five hundred dollars; Provided,
That the Chief Of tho Bureau Of Yards and Docks
be and he is hereby authorized to purchase that
portion Of SeOveys island lying west Of the read
Year: 1862

AMAN confined in Jail. in the State of
Delaware, under the sentence OF death. re-


a.isly broke out, called on the District At
toraey and informed him that prisoner
who had the scarlet fever had been placed
in cell near his--that be had remonstrat-
ed upon the subject with the jailor, who
paid no attention to him, aud that he had
called to say he did not care a fig about
the sentence of death hanging over him, but
thRthe would not be exposed to the scarlet
fever. The fastidious gentleman was ac-
commOdated with another cell.
Year: 1862

The week which ended yesterday was almost
unexampled III Wall street in the activity of specu-
lation which it witnessoX The above table will
snow t..e advance which has taken place IN the
leading speculative shares. To understand the
situation. the reader must bear in mind that the
volume of transactions was fully four times that
of any previous week on record. Surprising as
this remarkable development Of speculation ap-
pears to SOME Of the brokers at the board, it is
susceptible of very simple explanation. In the
first place, the United States government is spend
ing over five hundred millions year among the
people Of the loyal States The practical effect Of
this expenditure is the same as il Great Britain
or China had suddenly increased its consump-
tion of our products by five hundred millions Of
dollars in a single year. Every one can under.
stand that if we suddenly swelled the volume of
exports from 500 000, 900 to 5000 900 900 the
result would be an enormous increase of CONNER
cal activity, prosperity and wealth. 10 all prac
tical intents and purposes the war expenditures
answer the same end for The time being, though
ultimately they will have to be betrayed by the
people at large in the shape Of taxes, In the Sc
cond place. we are now Trading on basis Of paper
currency of which $500 900 900 are already author
lied, and of which Congress win probably authorize
o further issue of $685. coo in December next.
This issue Of paper culrency--like all previous
Issues OF the like kind-insures an abundance of
money, and proyokes q development of specula-
tion II is already at discount of % per cent as
compared with gold. No one can tell how much
farther it may deprecate During the Napo-
lconic wars gold rose in Great Britain at one
time to l42, and the consequence was that the
business of the Stock Exchange quadrupled in
amount. At Richmond, al present. gold is selling
at 220 Finally, it is beyond dispute that the
Northern aud Western railway companies are In
better condition, mechanical and financial than
they have ever enjoyed since they were first
built They have spent the past five years in
paying off floating debts, improving their road
bed. bridges, culyerts, &C., and are now al last
prepared TO vndicate the wisdom of the parties
who planned and constructed the roads They are
earning more money than they ever did, with
every prospect Of !, further increase Of traffic.
Under these circumstances, considering that their
present prices are on the basis Of currency which
is % per cent below gold, the recent rise may not
appear unwarranted. 1t is instructive to compare
the prices OF 1856 with those now ruling, as the
following table shows ;hem:-
Year: 1862

DIDN'T WANT TO LIyE-A newly-married
couple arrived in an eastern city recently, and
took lodgings at one of the fashionable hotels. to
pass away that propitious season-alas too brief
known as the honeymoon. Their happiness
was the cause of envy amongst many, for not a
cloud appeared TO overshadow the enioyments of
the passing hours, until doctor was sent for in
great has;e, to relieve the lady of dose of laud-
anum which threatened to terminate her life. The
skill of the doctor saved the wife, and after the
bride returned to consciousness she was asked
what motive could have induced her TO commit
such wicked act. She replied 81 saw lady
wink at my husband at the table, and l didn't
want to i've"