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Year: 1864

SMALL PoX--from what we can learn, this
disease Is very much On the decrease ia the
city. We can also contradict the report that it
has broken ont in the Marine Barracks But
one case has taken place III the barracks during
the winter, and that one proved fatal.
Year: 1864

WORDs THAT observation-disclosures
Morton, Of Indiana, at the Union State
Convention, held on the 23d Of February,
at Indianapolis, closed speech Of great
power with these living words: "They
who take the sword shall perish by the
sword and the rebellion having wickedly
and madly appealed to arms in the begin
ming, by arms must it be utterly crushed
and blotted from the nation. The man
who would counsel the nation to stay the
march Of our victorious armies, and give
the rebellion pause to cover strength and
vigor, under the vain pretext of compro.
missing with our erring brethren, must be
a traitor or a fool. Compromise implies
concession on both sides, and What could
We cede to them short Of the independence
of their Confederacy and the destruction
of the Union, and wha. else would they
ask US to cede ? In the very beginning,
spurniDg all negotiations, rejecting all
moral and religious considerations, the
rebellion spraug to arms, and, slapping
the nation in the face with the mailed
hand, challenged it to combat or ignomin-
ious surrender"
Year: 1864

The Grand Jury has again recommended
the building of new Court House at
Sunbury. The business of the county is
becoming 60 extensive, and the old build
ing so inadequate to its accommodation,
besides unsafe as deposits for the valuable
public records, that the people of the
county are making up their minds to the
necessity of new buildings. We had
thought that perhaps the present was
rather an expensive time for building,
but when two Grand Juries in succession
urge it, it is time for the County Commis-
toner's to take the matter in earnest con.
sideralion. Sudbury Gazette
Year: 1864

NEW HAMPsHIRE.-We regard the
result of the election in New Hampshire
as a most important harbinger of the
future. This magnificent victory is the
forerunner and the symbol of that grand
est of national triumphs, which will
result, next fall, in the crushing out of
rebellion, the suppression Of factious par
tizanship, the vindication of the majesty
OF the law, and the full establishment of
an indissoluble and regenerated Union;
Tor II the Opposition could not carry that
State, with all their appeals to the Chase
and Fremont men to allow them to triumph
that Lincoln might be defeated, where is
the State they can hope to carry next
Fall? There is, therefore, in this election,
that which is pregnant Of hope and cheer
to every friend of this country, and all
should take courage and work for certain
victory.
Year: 1864

HORRIBLE CATASTROPHE Towards
the close OF last week raft was discovered
on fire while passing down the river in the
vicinity of Northumberland. Some per-
sops from shore reached the raft as soon
as possible, when they found three men
on board, one Of them burned to a crisp,
and the others to iusensibiiity. Being thus
far gone, they could give no account Of
themselves, their names, nor anything
concerning the disaster. 1t is supposed
that the straw and other ipf ammable
materials lying loosely about in the cabin
took fire while they were asleep, or, what
is more lsmeniable, intoxicated. The
two living men were not expected to
recover, at latest accounts.
Year: 1864

MORsE is the first 10 introduce this
new style Of Pictures. Every body that
see them are delighted with them


Call at the Gallery of the Cumber-
land" and judge for yourself el4.tf
Year: 1864

The NEW CALL FOR TRooPs. The or
der of the President of the United States
calls for 800, 1000 men, less the amount
raised by volunteering and credited to
the States under the last call for threa
hundred thousand. This is equivalent
to a new call for 100000 and the dis
tricts and sub districts that have furnish
ed the requisite number under the cali
for 10000 Will only have to furnish
their quota OF the 100000 call. There
is no longer a question about the cert
taiuty Of draft this time; the only quest
| ton is as to the number TO be obtained
by this mode. Every volunteer decreases
that number by one. The large bounties
continue until the first Of March, aud now
is the time to volunteer or never. The
| President is determined TO make sure
work of the last remnant of the rebellion


The people fully appreciate the import
ance of energetically pushing the advan.
tage we now have over the rebels. They
are on the hip" and We Lave only Il
follow them up with increased vigor and
they will soon be on their backs. Fill
the ranks then, press on the columns, ane
let the glorious work be accomplished err
another new year dawns on our land.
Year: 1864

ORPHAN AsYLuM-By reference to
our special dispatches from Des Moines
this morning, it will be seen that toe
Trustees of the Iowa State Orphan Asy-
lum voted yesterday to raise fund of one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to
build, as soon as practicable, home for
the orphans Of soldiers who have died or
have been killed during the war. This is
a good movement, as none are more de-
serving of care and protection than the
families of those who Rave lost tAeir lives
in their country's service, and we hope
that some locality will be speedily settled
upon, and that measures will be taken to
push the work forward Immediately.
Year: 1864

~ Quite number OF men and boys,
of African descent, are now in our city
without work, who would be glad to get
employment of some kind to procure
means to keep themselves and family,
where they have one, from starving.
Most of them were field hands in Dixie,
and feel anxious to get on farm where
they feel at home, and are entirely COM
petent to perform any labor. If any of
our farmers are in need of help as Spring
approaches, and their labor increases,
they will please make note of this.
Year: 1864

SHAKESPEARE CENrENHIAL.-Great pre-
parations are being made in England for
the celebration of the three hundredth
anniversary of the birth of the greatest
poet of any age or couutry-Shakspeare.
The occasion is one which will excite the
interest of the whole civilized world. 1t
is already proposed to celebrate the event
simultaneously in America
Year: 1864

GREENBAcKs.-The Pay master, Major
Smith, arrived here yesterday forenoon
with the greenbacks to distribute among
the boys of the Third Iowa Cavalry
His coming will be hailed with JOY by these
veterans who have been waiting for his
arrival before they could return to theil
homes and enjoy their short furlough.-
He will commence paying off as soon as
the pay rolls are all made out.
Year: 1864

PRIcE OF PRINTING MArERIALs.-Va-
rious type manufacturers in the country
have issued circular announcing an ad-
vance of about thirty-three per cent. in
the price Of metal type. This We believe
is the first advance that has taken place
on metal type in this country.
Year: 1864

FERRYISG.-A channel could be cut
with little difficulty now below where the
ice has gorged, SO that the ferry boats
could cross without much if any difficulty
We could then keep up oul Eastern con-
neetion. which will probably be suspended
for few days until the river is clear.
Year: 1864

1r- Yesterday was day borrowed
from March 1t was very pleasant, but
the wiud blew perfect gale all day.
Another day or two of wind will finish
the mud which has debarrea many far
mers from coming to town with their pro-
duce and trade for the past few days.
Year: 1864

ea- The cool weather of yesterday had
the effect of curing several severe cases Of
that not uncommon disease, the spring
fever, with which great many are affiict-
ed at certain seasons Of the year and with
which great many have been suffering
during the past few days. among the mum
Der ourself.
Year: 1864

ESy- We received no eastern or south
ern mail yesterday. However much we
feel incensed at our southern brethren
for the course they have pursued, yet We
candidy confess that we think a great
deal OF our southern mail connections, moi
that we mean to speak disparagingly o
the females.
Year: 1864

SMOKING I've are somewhat addicted
to the flavor of fine Havana or Meer-
schaum, for nothing, while the tolls Of the
day are pressing heavily upon us, our
mind perplexed, our body wearied, our
temper soured. will SO drive "dull care
away" land arouse us to new life, as to
enshroud ourselves in the smoke Of our
favorite meerschsum and watch the spiral
wreathes as they curl slowly upward and
spread along the ceiling. One Of our
friends belonging to the wholesale grocery
house Of Hsmil & Go--and by the way
the youngest member OF the frm-knew
our ratings, both that way and financially
and appreciatlng our refined taste. las
evening presented us with fne sack O
KilIekinick tobacco, for which he has ou,
hearty thanks. We tried it and know
that it is excellent, and in our hearts W,
said here is our EJ- my boy, and whel
this gives out you viii oblige us by callin,
again.
Year: 1864

SECRETARY CHAsE.-To solomon P. Chase.
more than to the President or Congress, has
the nation looked for the sinews of war. We
now learn that he has resigned the position
which has brought him so prominently be-
fore the financial world. Let US hope that
his place may be filled with even greater
ability. We know we have now more than
one General-it may be that our best fnan-
cier has not vet been tried.
Year: 1864

A Discussion w1D STIcKs.-During the
night Of July 4th Mr.. Ed. Cloonen became
very much excited from too free use of Old
Ardent, became belligerent, had difficulty
with young gentleman at the ball, in whiSp
the latter received slight cut in the wrist
At an early hour of the morning of the 9TH
daylight being upon the earth, Cloonen fam
cicd himself wronged by some one. whom he
thought to fight it out with The party, how
ever, having different taste. started off and
ran into the Offices of the Empire Stables,
Cloonen in hot pursuit. The noise aroused
poor Walker, who was sleeping there. and
who raised his head just in time to attract
Cloonen's attention, and got his eye bunged
Cloonen now went into the Empire Hotel and
took adverse possession to the landlord and
Jim Morrison, or any other man, giving full
vent to the brilliant fighting qualities of the
whisky absorbed. Tom Greene, the landlord,
didn't seem to like the summary and noisy
manner in which his guest had taken pos,
session, so Immediately opened the discussion
with q heavy iron poker, used generally to
stir the fire in the large bar room stove, but
on the present occasion as gentle antidote
to the poison in the whisky. A few appliea-
tions to the patients head and body had the
desired soothing effect, and he subsidized.


Complaint was made before Justice Dan
ielson by Morrison, against Cloonen, for an
assault with deadly weapon upon him.
Cloonen waived an examination, and was held
to bail in $1,000 for his appearance before the
next County Court. He gave the required
bail and was set at large. He received two
very severe cuts in the head, and heavy
blow between the shoulders, from the effects
of which it was feared he would not recover,
but is now out of danger.
Year: 1864

STRANGE AS TRuE.-Jnst above Kelly's
Mountain House, on the stage road leading to
Weaverville, were two springs, each dis
charging large volume of water since the
memory of ths oldest inhabitant. The lower
spring is known as the Bark Spring-because
of its dischargipg al the edge of the road a
beautiful stream of water through the con,
cave Of piece of bark some five or six feet
long, the bark having been placed there by
some philanthropic traveller for the convent
ence Of himself and other persons. Now this
beautiful spring is nearly dry, having grad


uaily fallen off until but an occasional drop
falls. The spring above stopped suddenly
about the time the last big earthquake was
noticed by the San Francisco papers. We
are indebted to Gus Scammon. the best and
most gentlemanly driver on the Weavervile
road, for the above facts, and Gus wants to
know why San Franciscans peymis their
earthquakes to stray off and destroy the
beauties of his road aud dry up his water.
Year: 1864

sFa- In a little village in Canada there
are as many uncalled forsletters ia the
post Office now as there are people in the
place They are to skedaddiersffon their
friends in the United States. sosz
Year: 1864

reason be their guiding star, then all we can
say to such is, we hope the proper authorities
will see to it. that they have secure quarters
in the city lookup for the balance Of the night.
tell you, Gents, it is high time you look at
this matter in its proper light, and profit by
it. Our small unpaid Fire Department is
poorly supported and feeEly manned instead
of receiving the frowns of nice and exacting
people, they merit the recognition of approx
al, and the plaudits Of ,ceH dome, good and
taiMtA scrrants'' This little band of heroes
are free in the discharge of their duties, and
perform it with will, and there is nc good
rrason why they should not be assisted il the
discharge of their arduous duties All they
ask, is help when they obliged to call foi
it. VIII the many iders gathered together
upon every occasion iof fire give heed, and
freely render duty the interest of the city
demands? We hope so.


An OLD FIREMAN.
Year: 1864

A thin old man with rag bag in his hand
was picking up some small pieces of whale
bone which lay on the street The deposit
was Of such singular nature that we asked the
quaint gatherer how he supposed they came
there. "Don't know" he replied in squeak
ing voice; but .pect some unfortunate fe-
male was wrecked hereabout somewhere.
Year: 1864

How TO PREVENT WET FEEr.-A writer
in the Mechanics Magazine, who says he had
three pairs Of boots last him three years, and
thinks he will not require any more for six
years to come, tells us how he treats them: Il
put pound each of talow and resin in a
pot on the fire when melted and mixed ap-
ply it hot to the boot with paint brush, I'M
til neither the sole nor the upper will soak
any more. it is desired that the boots
should Immediately take polish, dissolve
an ounce of wax IN teaspoonful of turpen-
tine and lampblack. A cay or two after the
boots have been treated with resin and tai
low, rub over the wax and turpentine, but not
before the fire. Thus the exterior will have
a coat Of Of wax alone, and shine like mir
ror. Tallow and grease become rancid, and
rot the stitching or leather; but the resin
gives it an antiseptic quality which preserves
the whole"
Year: 1864

thank the President. Vice President
treasurer, and other officers Of the Coun
y Commission, and invoke Heavens
t.ehest blessings to rest upon them in
rhe'r work and mission of love and be-
In evidence.
Year: 1864

The dam constructed for the passage of the
boats over the falls is = work of immense labor,
the greater part Of which was accomplished by
the army. The first dam that was built burst
after being completed and before the boats were
ready to attempt the passage, not having been
built strong enough to Withstand the volume OF
water that pressed upon it. Thus . week was
lest in rebuilding it.


When the dam was a second time completed
all the water of Red river was forced through q
channel but tTife larger than the largest gun.
boats. As one steamer followed another into The
rapids thus formed, il seemed as though they
muit be dashed to pieces, the waters throwing
them about as though they were not weighhel
than chips. Even cur large and heavily plated
irOnclAds were tossed like cookie shells upon ths
stream. But al passed through without dam
Rpe
Year: 1864

THE QUEsTIoS OF Az ARmsTIcg- Engui-
rer sneers at the proposal Of an armisticc II
says


" There is but one way to obtain all that we
want and to remain in the right it is the adop-
tion Of a manly, straightforward course Let
US reject all secondary questions and refuse all
contingent arrangements. The simple recoqni-
ton Of full and absolute ndependence Of the
Confederate States IS the one great condition
upon which alone W. can conclude peace we
ask for nothing more we can accept nothing
less All other quest 0ns--0f territorial limits.
Of the payment OF the national debt, of com pen-
pensatiou for losses-nay even the vexed ques-
ton of emaneipatlon-sin into utter insienif-
canoe By the side Of the fundamental condition
Independence and Peace is what We fight ana
pray for, war and death is what we are equally
prepared for. Our recognition yielded we will
discuss reconstruction with our enemesand when
convinced that our interest lies in once more try
ing one government, there will be no danger Of
our people dlsregarding their plan interest.
Without recognition there can be no armistice.
no convention, no discussion. nothing bat war,
war there isno middle ground Here we plant
our banner and here, with God S help, we mean
to maintain ii for us and our children.
Year: 1864




TnE DANGEROUS PET.-An English gentleman
had IA tame young lion, which seemed to have
become a lamb in genleness, and was a favorite
pet IN moments OF leisure.


One day, falling asleep, his hand hung over
the side OF bis couch. The lion came to his side,
and commenced licking the hand Soon the file
like surface of the animals tougne wore off the
cutlcle, and brought blood to the surface The
sleeper was disturbed, and moved his hand, when
savage growl startled him from his dreaming
bal.c0nsclousness to realize the terrible act that
the pet was lion after all With great self.
possession, with the other hand he carefully
drew from the pillow a revolver, and shot his pct
through the head. Ii was no trivial sacr iiioe to
his feelings, but moments delay might have
cost him his life.


striking illustration of the folly and madness
OF men IN their moral experience. A vice Which
they call harmless in the face OF conscience,
re sun, and history is clressed until it gains
the mastery The pet SIN at length cats its way
so deeply into the soul that its wages of pain
begin to be felt. The victim starts up, resolved
10 escape but how seldom has he the will. power
leit-thc moral courage to slay the disguised
destroyer Of his Immortality. lie pauses, again
ialls asleep, aud asakes IN hell, the home of the
sin and the sinner when the work is finished
Year: 1864

lhefe IS quite warm contest progressing in


Louisiana, respecting the ratification of the con
sIitullon referred to the people BY the recent
convention. The merits Of the constitution itself
seem not to be in issue so much as the question
whether the Presidents and Gen. Banks method
OF reconstructing Louisiana shall be recognized
and ratified by the people or not. The conven-
tlGn which recommended the constitution was
evidently body Of men without much character,
position or influence, aud it was dsorderly in its
proceedings, and ridiculous in some of its assump-
tons Of power; and what there is good 10 It's work


Is rendered dislastelil from its origin, and asso.
Citations. It's hardly singular therefore, that the
ablest men in New Orleans, men who have large
and permanent interests there, but whose opn-
ons and advice have not been listened to because


they have not chosen to approve what has really
turned out to be the ridiculous farce as well as
dangerous example Of reconstruction, should be
earnestly opposed to any action Of the people,
endorsing tho irregular proceedings in that State.
We anticipate, however, that their efforts will be
frntIes', as the power and patronage of Gen
Banks are potent at the ballot box in Louisiana,
however inefficient they may have been on the
Red River But no stable free State government
can be erected on any such blsi' as the Presidents
proclamation, as we shall find to our sorrow By
and BY and the sooner The administration aban-
dons The idea that The people Of Louisiana will
hereafter recognize as legal and valid any such
shams as the one now being set up in that State,
the better il will be fer the future quiet and sta
bly Of the county
Year: 1864

GsT- 1t tried hard to snow all day yes
terday, but did not succeed to any extent.
A very little snow on our streets would
make il good sleighing again, and greatly
Increase all branches Of trade.
Year: 1864

EF' The concert Of the Mozart Society
last night was the most brilliant OF the
season, and the attendance was compli-
ment Of highest eommendation to the
society. Every one seemed well pleased
The performance OF the parts assigned TO
the different members reflected great
credit on the direetorship Of the leaders
y society Of this character has always
been needed in this city, and now that it
Is so well organized and established, we
are pleased to see our citizens lend their
presence and ''material aid to encourage
ths society TO further exertions. 1t is
the design to give one or two more enter
tainments during the winter, and the SIM
pie announcement will gil the largest room
ia this city.
Year: 1864

~ Free Delivery of Letters by Carriers at the
residences of owners may be secured by observing
the following Rules


J. Direct letters plainly to the street and number
of the house.


q Head letters with the writer's full address in
elnding street and mum ber and request answers to
be addressed accordingly,


8. Letters to strangers or transient visitors in q
town or city, whose special address may be IN
known should bemarked in lower left hand corner
with the word - Transient


4. Place the postage stamp on the upper right
hand corner, and leave space between the stamp
and direction for post-marking without interfering
with the writing.


Arequest for the return of letter to the writer
If unclaimed within thirty days, less, written or
printed with the writer's full address across the
left hand end of the envelope, face side, will be
complied with at usual prepaid rate of postage,
payable when delivered to writer.
Year: 1864

4 gentleman who bad recently become q
eotary to I3acclIus, returned home one night
in an intermediate state of booznes5. That
is to say, he was comfortably drunk, but per-
fcctly conscious of his unfortunate situation
Knowing that his wife was asleep, he decided
to attempt gaining his bed without disturbing
her and by sleeping off his luebriatiun, conceal
the fact from her altogether. He reached the
door of bis room without disturbing her, and
after ruminating few moments on the matter
he thouglE if he could reach the bodpost, and
hold on to it while he slipped off his apparel
the feat would be easily accomplished. Un-
fortunately for his scheme, cradle stood in di-
rect line with the bedpost, about the middle Of
the floor. OF course, when his shins came In
contact with the aforesaid piece Of furniture
he pitched Yer it with perfect rouseness: and
upon gaining an erect position, ere an equii-
brium was established, he went over it back
wards in an equal summary manner. Again
he struggled to his feet and bent foremost over
the bower of infant happiness. At length,
with the fifth fall, his patience exhausted. and
the obstacle was yet TO overcome. In desper-
alton he cried ous to his sleeping partner


.'Wifc wife! how many cradles havo yon
got in the house I've fallen over five, and
here's another one before me-"