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Year: 1864

WHY BEES WORK IN THE DARK.-A
lifetime might be spent i'll investigating
the mysteries hidden in a beehive, and
still half of the secrets would be undiscov-
cred. The formation of the cell has long
been celebrated problem for the mathe-
matician, whilst the changes which the
honey undergoes offer at least an equal
interest to the chemist. Everyone knows
what honey fresh from the comb is like.
1t is clear yellow syrup. without u trace
of solid sugar in it. Upon straining I,
however, it gradually assumes crystal
line appearance it candies, as the saying
is, and ultimately becomes q solid mass Of
sugar. 1t has not been suspected that
this change was due to n Photographic
action; that the same agent which alters
molecular arrangement Of the iodine OF
silver on the excited collodion plate, and
determines the formation Of camphor and
iodine crystals in bottle, causes the syr-
upy honey to assume crystalline form.
This, however, is the case. N. Scheibler
has enclosed honey in stoppered TASKS,
some of which he has kept in perfect
darkness, whilst others have been exposed
to the light. The invariable result has
been that the summed portion rapidly
crystallises, whilst that kept in the dark
has remained perfectly liquid. We now
see why bees are so careful to work IN
perfect darkness, and why they aue so
careful to obscure the glass windows
which are sometimes placed in their hives.
The existence of their young depends on
the Gquidity of the sacchirne food pre-
sented to them. and if light were allowed
access to this, the syrnp would gradually
acquire more or less solid consistency
it would seal up the cells. and in all prob
ability prove fatal to the inmates of the
hiye.-JOm1ldE of Science.
Year: 1864

The Petersburg Express publishes the
following from reliable correspondent
4 carpenter, while engaged recently in
pulling down an old house, and inre-
moving some Of the rotten timbers near
the ground, was bitten by rattlesnake.
In few moments the finger was swollen
to four times its natural size, -and red
streak commenced running up his hand
and wrist. A deadly languor came upon
him, and his vision grew dim, clearly IN
dicating that the subtle poison that was
coursing through his veins was rapidly
approaching the citadel of life. But
remedy was tried, merely by way OF e%,
pertinent which, to the surprise OF all
present, acted like a cham, the component
parts of which were onion, tobacco, and
salt, of equal parts, made into poultice
and applied to the wound, and, at the
same time, cord was bound tightly
around the wrist. In two hours after
wards, he had so far recovered as to be
able to resume his work. l knew an old
negro who cured boy that had been Bit
ten by a mad dog, by the same applica-
ton.
Year: 1864

MARYLAND u FAVOR or EWA>ciFArIoN.-
On the 18th inst the Maryland House of Del
esstes passed resolution, declaring that the
true interests Of Maryland demand thar the
policy Of emancipation should be immmedi-
ately inaugurated within her borders that
the Legislature declare its intention TO sub
init to the people at as early day as practi-
cable call for Constitutional Convention,
so as to give them an opportunity to carry
such policy into effect, and requesting their
Senators and Representatives in Congress to
use all honorable efforts to secure the pas
sage Of law by Congress whereby all loyal
owners who have suffered a los, OF their
selves, shall be reimbursed. The vote stood
81 to Is, seven members not voting.


Would such a rcsolation have been even
introduced into the legislature of Maryland
two years ago? Why. then that body was
on the point of passing secession resolutions,
and was only restrained by military power and
the arrest Of some OF the members. Rap
idly are the eyes Of even the Shareholders
opening to the certainty that slavery will
perish with the death Of this rebellious war
waged in its defence.


1t is a significant fact CONNECTED with
the passage Of the above resolution, that a
proposition to change the positive Limitation
Of compensation TO loyal slave-owners, to the
merely magazine one Of compensation to " all
who own slaves and have not engaged in ac-
tual hostilities against the Government Of the
United States. or given aid and comfort to
those engaged in hostllities against said gov
ernment, was rejected by majority nearly
as large as that by which the resolution was
passed.
Year: 1864

A spunky New York lady writes TO Super
visor Rlunt As follows e. Sir Pardon me for
the liberty have taken; but | am an able
bodied woman. and fvou will enlist me will
put on soldiers clothing and 60 There shall
never be anv one the wiser until my term
has expired, if could secure the doctor, and
that is done very easy | suppose. think
should make better soldier than a great
many whe draw on the blue clothes and al
wavs talk and won fight"
Year: 1864

The week has been saddened by the death
of Hachette, the publisher, whose business
was said to be the largest in the world.
Like most of the men who have risen to
eminence, Hachette owed his success en-
tirely to his own industry and intuition of
the requisites of popularity. Literature
owes him unbounded gratitude for the lib
erality with which he pursued the elevation
and purifying its tone and sentiments.
Hachette steadily avoided the encourage
ment of the prurient compositions of the
day, and gave to the world long series of
useful and valuable publications, which
now form the standard literature of the
epoch. He belonged to the clique from
which have sprung the men Of note in
France during the last half century-the
Ecole Normale, of the Rue des Postes,
whence have issued Guizot, Villemain,
Cousin, and the whole of the remark
able members of the Government. AT the
dispersion of the Ecole Normale, he aban-
doned the career for which he had been
studying, and devoted himself not to
the literary but the commercial applica-
tion of the classics, by establishing ware
house of classical books, which succeeded
beyond all expectation. From thence he
became the great publisher of the time, and
so immense were his transactions that he
was heard to say not long ago that were he
to retire from the concern he could realize
profit of one million of francs upon the
annual sale OF the stock already in hand
But the reason of his declining to do so, in
spite of his falling health, consisted in the
certainty of the decay of the house, which
his commercial pride could not support.
Scarcely literary celebrity in France was
absent from his funeral. The Minister of
Public Instruction, the members of the
Corps Legislatif, the authors, the artists,
and journalists, crowded round the coffin
which contained the remains of one who
had been the most liberal patron of the
gentle craft during the whole of his long
and laborious life. Notwithstanding the
immense capital already realized by the
house, it is supposed that the business will
still be carried on by the two sons-in-law-
Templier and Breton. Hachette has left no
son. He was married to the daughter of
Schulze, the printer, of London.
Year: 1864

WE have considerably enlarged THE DAILY ONO
ST TATEsMAN,a and now print II on plain and hand
some new type, and clear white paper.


In Politics, TIE ONO STATESMAN is, War as in


ace for the Country, for the Constitution and for
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
aud purpose.


Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
,f the People and Government. WGare in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon awiscr truer and more patr-
otic Policy than we have during the present Ad-
ministration. Weowe ii to the memory Of our Faith
ers and to the hopes Of Children to the future Of
our Country and to the best interests Of mankind TO
change POLICY which is drifting farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


TIE STATESMAN will do all it can to aid in bring
ing about this change and hence. the Publishers in
vite support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for q good NEWSPAPER, also wish To
have sound Constitutional Journal


We publish paper in which we seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets, our
Political and General News are carefully freed from
the sensational character. and we seek to make THE
STATESMAN trustworthy in every particular.


For News, for Instruction. for Good Morals. fol
Sound Political Sentiments. for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions, Take Read and help to Cir
culate. THE OHIO STATEsMAN.


THE WEEKLY ONO STATESMAN is one Of the
largest, cheapest and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume Of
all the Military and Political news of the week; the
latest telegraphic and market reports; carefully
prepared collection of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The wide
circulation already obtained by this paper. Is an evi
dence Of its popularity and Of Its being adapted tc
the wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

No trait of character is more valuable in a
female than the possessiopiofa swses temper.
Some can never be made 2hppy without it.
1t is like the flowers that spr ng up in our
pathway, reviving and cheering US. Let a
man go home at night wearied and worn by
the tolls of the day, and how soothing is a
word dictated by good disposition. 1t is
sunshine falling upon his heart. He is hap
py, and the cares of his life are forgotten. A
sweet temper has a soothing influence over
the minds of whole family. Where it is
found in the wife and mother, you observe
kindness and love predominating over the
natural feelings of the heart. Smiles, kind
words, and looks characterize the children,
and peace and love have their dwelling there.
Study, then, to acquire and retain sweet
temper. 1t is more valuable than gold it
captivates more than beauty and to the
close of life it retains all its freshness and
power.
Year: 1864


How fondly does my memory cling
To thee departed year,
A thousand dear remembered joys
Awake smile or tear;
Visions too bright and beautiful
For this cold world of ours,
Are linked with thy departed days
But perished with thy flowers.
Friends that we love have left our side
To dwell in distant climes,
No more to cheer us with their smile
When our skies grow dark awhile;
Rut thsir mem nv fingers round us still
And in troubles darkest hour,
Their influence sheds passing joy
Fxhaled from friendships bower.
And some have passed the valley dark
In lifes bright sunny morn roo
Their Young forms how'd meath the sceptre
Whom we trust in heaven are born,
We went when we laid them meath the sod,
Tho our hearts were filled with grief,
We would not call them back again
From that land ofjoy and peace
Old wear dear friend thou hast been to mo
A blessing ON thy brow,
From the deep fUunts Of my beating hoare
would claim it for thee now;
A new song thou hast put into my msutn
A hope within my soul,
Beams with the radiance of star


Beyond this worlds dark goal.
Farewell, old year, cen to me thcu'rt dear
And upon my heart will burn,
A sacred flame for thy joys I'll claim


In mem'ry's living urnj
I will shed tear abo7e thy bier


And renew the VOWS of love,
I plighted in my Fathers House
For yon bright court above.
Seaford, Del, Jan. 1854
Year: 1864




The Times correspondent under date of
November 18th, says:


The number of deserters from the enc
my is largely on the increase, and they all
tell the most woful tales of hardship and
privstion. I have not seen one who had
either overcoat, blanket or waterproof.
Very few of them had any rations, and
those who had were poverty stricken in
deed. One of these men had hard, stale
loaf of very sour bread, weighing two
pounds, and for each he paid five dollars
This loaf if issued by the Government,
would be supposed to last four days. He
belonged to the Eighth Florids, and was
determined to return to his home, which
was inside of our lines.


Ilesrned on inquiry that the news Of
Mr.. Lincoln's reelection was spreading
among the men, and as the officers have
been IN the habit of holding out hopes of
McClellan's election as means of 8 speedy
peace, so that the news of his non-success
has caused great dissatisfaction and dis
couragement. Everywhere the rank and
file are almost mutinous, and only for the
harsh discipline and strict commands of
the officers, they would break out in open
defiance Numbers Of men have been shot
for desertion, over q hundred since july
and many are now lying under sentence
of death for the same cause.


So great has become the feelings of dis
trust and dread of each other, that open
conversation is dying out; each man is
fearful of his neighbor, and frequently two
old comrades sshsve met st our head
qusrters, and have seemed reioiced at the
meeting, sometimes asking pardon of each
other for their want of trust. Generally,
it has turned out that men VINO fully de-
termined TO desert would shun their old
comrades, fearful that they would discover
their intentions.
Year: 1864

The Scientific american gives the follow
ing useful hints upon this subject, which
are confirmed by every ones experience
who understands the philosophy of coal


fires:


"a good bright fire can be steadily main
tanned with coal, with less trouble than
with any other kind of fuel but not by
raking, poking and piling in green fuel
continually. After breakfast the fire should
be cleared of ashes, if there are any, and
fresh fuel put on to fill the CRATE moderate
ly. Let the oven damper be turned up, so
as to heat it, and leave the small top door
open, more or less, according to the inten-
sity of heat required. In this way air en-
ters over the top of the fire, and maintains
a far better combustion and consequently
greater heat than when the draft hampers
are thrown open. A washing can be done
or ironing accomplished with one-third less
coal than is generally thought necessary to
use. So far as sitting ashes for the cinders
they contain is concerned, it is hopeless to
expect much change. Hundreds of poor
families in cities live of of the waste of
their improvident neighbors, and in this
way there is something used which would
otherwise be lost; but it seems to US that
charity should be practieed in different
and more positive manner. If the proverb
be true that charity begins a. home, then
we have a still stronger argument against
the wssteful practice Cinders will burn
admirably in small cylinder stoves, and
should d1or Be. Every shovel fulf saved Is Z q
shovel full of coal put in the cellar, and
hint to the wise is enough on this point"
Year: 1864

While the tax bill was under discussion
in the House, Frank Blair denounced Sec
retary Chase as "the most corrupt man OF
any age that bis trade regulations were
cheats and swindles that the enemy had
been supplied by them with munitions OF
war and that Senator Sprague, Chase's
son 10 ptIawi bad made ten million dollars
through Secretary Chase His speech
was decidedly rough. but doubtless true.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces
sary requisites TO promote connubial happiness. In
deed without these the journey through life becomes
weary pilgrimage the prospect hourly darkens to the
view; the mind becomes Swallowed with despair and
filled with the melancholy reelection that the happiness
OF another becomes bligkted with our own.
Year: 1864




The Committee on the State of the Country
submit the following Report;


We are now in the third year OF the stupendous
coniictio assert the integrity OF our country and
the maintenance OF our government, against the
assaults of armed traitors. 1t originated in the
rapaclty OF slave-holding aristocracy. and Is
waged to overthrow free republican institutions
and found a State upon the cornerstone OF human
bondage This conflict has ragged with varying
success for the space OF three years, involving
sacrifice OF thousands of lives, millions OF money,
and the severest strain upon our National re-
sources; yet, on the whole, with result highly
favorable to the arms OF the Republic. There has
been, at the same time, gradual eliminating OF
the disoyal elements in the loyal States, and
crystalization of the loyal sentiments OF the peo-
pie, so that the supporters OF the Government
and the secret abettors OF treason are very well
understood and classified. Men are gradually
coming to unity OF thought and action and the
purpose 70 maintain the integrity OF our whole
country, from the Lakes TO the Gulf, from the At
lantic to the Pacific, at all hazards, Is becoming
more and more determined. The policy OF the
Government as respects the proper methods and
auxiliaries of carrying on the war, has taken
more definite and positive shape in favor Of the
emancipation of all the slaves in the rebellious
States, and their employment in the military and
naval service and the utter extinction of slavery
by Constitutional amendment wherever it exists.
Year: 1864

tablisbed policy, in no, allowing their surplus
TO be absorbed by the call, but provide for
further surplus for future use. All towns
would do well to adopt the same policy, and
place themselves at once in position in
which they will be in no hazard Of draft.
II is earnestly enjoined upon the towns,
the selectmen, and all loyal citizeus, that they
at once respond to the advice of the Provost
Marshal General, enlist all the men possible,
and furnish them at once to the Government
for present use.


BY order Of the Governor


PETER 7. WASHBURN,


Adjutsnt and Inspector General.
Year: 1864

The Argus thinks the seizure Of the New
York papers, which published the forged proc
amation, was an arbitrary proceeding. Ger
sainly it was-just as it would be to catch a
rogue passing counterfeit money and hold
him till sheriff could be found or a warrant
be had. These papers were released when
the forger had been discovered That was
both arbitrary and lenient The fact that no
papers uttered the counterfeit except oppo-
nents Of the government was prima facie evil
dence Of bad intent, and ought at least to ex-
cuse the temporary severity of the authorities,
especially when it is remembered that the for
gerry appeared to have been so timed as to go
20 Europe without a contradiction.
Year: 1864

But for the damage done TO Union farmers and
the Union interests of Middle Tennessee, we could
wish that Hood would enter the country with lOO,-


200 desperate rebels and dcvastatc the whole coun-
TRY. Middle Tennessee is full of treason, overrun
with bitter, unrelentng, mean and meddlcsomc
rebels who invite raids and give information They


deserve to be purified "os by fire, and made to feel
the consequences of their vile conduct God send
that Hoods thieves may eat out and consume all
The robel grain meat and forage in that section of
|the State.


meaner class Of men are the pretended Union
men of Middle Tennessee, who are finding fault Of


the administration, complaining of the loss of their
negroes, and who went into the Chicago conspiracy
and associate with and endorse for rebels. They


ought to be sent out of the country and the money
they have been making under the protection of the


Fed eral Government by the sale of their patriotism


ought to be applied to the support of our soldiers
wives and children.
Year: 1864

Dr. Cawood, of Jefferson county, has a company
Of Home Guards, in some way authorized by the
Federal authorities. This company is made up, in
part of rebels, and of men who have been in the
rebel service. They are arrssting men and sending
them in here, and they are being imprisoned and
worked upon the Notifications. Some of the men
they arrest deserve to be imprisoned but others of
them are better than those ,cho arrest them. And it


turns out that in some instances the gqir1r-cf rebels
take advantage of their position to pay up old
against Union men.


There is a storm Of Indignation getting up among
the Union men of that county against this company,
and not without cause and the is dsbanded
the better it will be for the service. The company
and its officers are in good standing with the rebels
and even with OsJorn's hieriug scouts This is
enough to open the eyes of Union men to the merits
of that company. 1t is a dangerous organization,
and calculated to render more efficient services for
the rebels than any company under Breckenridge
Year: 1864

The officers of the rebel army are beseeching their
supcriors for an increase of pay What they get is,
of course magnificent in comparison with the mis-
cradle stipend of the private soldier, but by the
rapid depreciation Of the currency it has ceased to
be any recompensc for their services. An officer
whose letter read in the rebel Congress the other
day declares that, even when an officer gets Il fur
Tough to go home it is impossible for him to do So if
he lives at distance, without other means than the
Government furnishes him. Thus the writer re-
marks, in a dismal, jolly spirit


How can We who live some six or seven hundred
miles hence afford to pay the rairo charges Ac
cording to present rates Brgadier General month
" pay will only carry him from Richmond to
Augusta; Colonel could not go further thon Char
lottc, n. c. Lieutenant Colonel would have to lay
over at Raleighi Major would not get further than
Danvillei and as for poor Captain Lieutenant,
after paying for IL bed in Richmond, they would
have just about enough left to buy ticket to the
first water station.
Year: 1864

The wife of Col. Sawyers, near New Market, has
been drawn out of her bed by the hair Of ho- hs~i
and then plundsred of ever thing. Other families
are sharing the same fate at the hands of the rebel
sons of men who have taken the amnesty oath, and
are now, that Breckenridge holds that country, Civ
ing aid and comfort to the rebellion. Well, the
rebels have their day noothe Union forces will get
that section soon, and then look out you who have
pointed out Union houses, and you who have rebel
sons engaged in this work of punder.
Year: 1864

General Carter and staff met General Vaughn and
others few days ago, under flag of truce, at New
Market, and effected an exchange of citizen prison.
ers. What the terms were we have not heard but
we have no faith in rebel pledge. The gentlemen
representing our side too bright to be cheated


but the rebels can get an advantage by violating
their treaty. and this they are the very men to ex-
pect such fidelity Of