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Year: 1864

ECONOMY In DREss.-The following,
though designed for clergymen, will apply
TO most bpeds in boots and broadclo,h who
wish to be frugal and tasteful at tho same


Take care Of your clothing. Here Is the
main point. A minister pays seven or
nine dol ars for q pair of French Gait boots.
Now, that brother is bound by the West.
minister catecbIsmto make "reverent use"
OF those boots. { See third commandment. }
But the next day he has them out in the
mud or snow water. On tho Sabbath he
goes away to exchange, and takes his best
coat to the barn to do the groom's work in;
violating in this not only the third, but sew
erai other commandments that might be
mentioned. This indiscriminate and heed
less use OF wearing apparel is not mark of
good breeding either. withal. Tho man lie
no moro we'll dressed with his new boots 10
The mud or bis new coat in the barn. than
be will be very soon with the patches and
shrunken leather. and spotted broadclotb
in the pulpit. The sum OF the whole mat
ter is IN the words, calculation and careful.
ness. If a mans inceme will allow IL he
may neglect either or both, and be more
free aud cavalier like in bis babats. But
shat is not the Christian way; or certainly it
is not the way for q minister with q mod
crate salary.-Bosion Recorder.
Year: 1864

%NGH ANAAA-1 @ttOSAtA15 ~AeA5eSh SO
To the Editor Of the Net1 York Times;


Are men who wear false or artificial
teeth exempt from the draft under ply
steal disahility2 By furnishing the above
information you will coEfer favor on a
reader and few who were debating that
point. w. S.


The foregoing question is one for the
dec sion of the surgeon entlrely-who
would decide it upon the extent Of the
disability. We presume ifa man depends
entirely upon false teeth, be would be ex-
empted the same as he who depends on a
wooden leg. If he has lost but few
teeth, and replaces them by false so that
his mastieation would not be interfered
with provided he did not use false teeth,
he might still be held liable, and put into
the artilleryl-EditoT Times.
Year: 1864

Aug. 24.-General Warren advanced bis
line a mile along the railroad towards Pc
tersburg yesterday; therebel pickets falling
back before his skirmishers.


The lst Division of the Sd Corps were
engaged all day yesterday in burning the
railroad as far ReAns Station and beyond
a distance of three miles.


That portion which the 5th Corps adj
vanced over was completely destroyed


All quiet on the line this morning with
the exception Of the usual picket fringg
Year: 1864

Major General VIM. T. Sherman gives it
as his opinion that general draft or con-
scription may yet be necessary to crush
the Rebellion, because of the apparent ap-
athy of the Northern people. General
Sherman is so patriotic and earnest in his
work that our slow movements snd poor
efforts to raise men irritate and anger him
His genius shows him success, and he could
grasp it, but the people unwittingly tie his
hands.
Year: 1864




THE DUTY OF THE PEOPLE OF RICHMOND.


That great struggle Is about TO take place the
session Of Richmond is conceded all hands. The enemy
IS marshang his cohorts the Rappahannock and the
to overrun Virginia and occupy her ancient capital
admitted BY the enemy himself What, then, becomes
the duty Of the people Of Richmond In view OF the mighty
conflict at handY is evidently the that OF the
commander OF man of.war who sails out OF port 10
gage the foes OF his flag 10 mortal combat The decks
cleared for action, non combatans ordered be.
looked to- and short prayer uttered that Heaven viii
favor the right and protect the land and the loved
for whom the battle is waged


Such the duty OF the people OF Richmond. Every
preparation should be made for the approaching conflict
and every obstacle removed which hinder empar
rass the movements Of armies. If there q
woman, or child, In The city who cannot the
here and who can find temporary refuge elsewhere they
and diminish the consumption OF food. The trains
poyed In bringing supplies for their subsistence might
then be used IN transporting troops and for every
combatant thus withdrawn soldier might be substut
ed and supported. She food consumed by persons
who render assistance, and which is hauled
Overaxed railways, would be available for armed
able and ready 10 defend the city the assaults OF
the invader Armies like men, are confused and embar
raised by frightened and children crying TO them
for assistance and Clinging 10 them for support.


We sincerely hope and pray that the red waves OF
battle may not, 1862, roll and break ard hiss
against the walls OF The capital and the OF suer ng
reports OF hosii guns Bu, hopes may be dsappont
ed the enemy may again, as he has come
before, and for aught know the battle be fought
these hills and In these streets " % with view TO
this possible contingency that would urge upon
people 70 make all needfu preparation for whatever
heIdes them, and especially 10 give and
conquerable defenders clear deck and open field
And above ALL let the living oracles OF our holy religion
that God alone Riveth the victory and that He eur
ever oDen 10 The prayers OF the righteous,
Year: 1864




WARNING TO BOUNTY BROKERS.


II win be seen by the following act, passed by the late
Legislature, that s penal offence to induce, attempt
TO persuade induce any person to leave this State to
enlist in another State. The punishment for violating
this law is Imprisonment and fine not exceeding 81 000
Our police and public Authorities should the
lators this law and that citizens not
duced into other States ll their quotas while
is deficient


Act section three Of chapter ls4 OF the laws
OF 1868, entitled "An Act 20 promote the enlistment
OF volunteers in the service OF the United States
and the enlistment OF persons into regiments and corps
now said service and hereafter 70 be organized"
passed April II. 1864 Passed January 90 Is64three
ffths being present.


The people OF the state OF New York, represented IN
Senate and Assembly, do enact ax follows


SECTION l. Section three OF chapter one hundred and
eighty flour OF the laws OF eighteen hundred ano sixty
three is hereby amended go as 70 read as follows
Sec g. IL shall not be lawful for any person. In man
70 persuade induce or 10 attempt to persuade or
induce any resident OF this State enter into the mill
naval forces raised 20 be raised any other
State for the military naval service OF the United
States for the military naval service OF any other
State. IL shall not be lawful for any person TO induce or
PERSUADE or to attempt 70 persuade induce any resi
dent or this State TO depart from this State the purpose
OF entering into the military naval forces raised or 10
be raised In other State, Sor the military or naval
service OF the United States for the military or naval
service in other State Whoever shall offend against
the provisions OF this section fha be guilty OF INSIDE
meanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by ne, not exceeding thousand dolarsone half OF
said fine TO be paid upon conviction or the offender 70 the
party upon whose information the arrest and conviction
was made--or imprisonment, or by both such ine and
imprisonment.


SEC Q The said section three except as above amend
ed ie hereby repealed


SIC D. This act shall take effect Immediately.
Year: 1864

large thesystem, as when taken in connection with
the Eevenue from customs, and other sources, to
afford ample and secure basis for the national
credit Only on such basis, and in a steady
and rgorous restraint upon currency, can a rem
edy be found for existing evils Such restraint
can only be exercised when the government is fur
nished with means to provide for its necessities.
But without the aid of patriotic people any gov
ernment is powerless, for this or any other desir
able end


The denominations of the notes proposed to be
issued ranging from fifty to five thousand dollars,
place these securities within the reach of all who
are DISPOSED to aid their country. For their re-
demphoh the faith and honor and property of that
country are solemnly pledged A successful issue
to this contest, now believed to be near at hand,
win largely enhance their value to the holder and
peace once restored, all burdens can be lightly
borne lie who selishly withholds his aid in the
hope Of turning his available means to greater inn
mediate profit, is speculating upon his country S
misfortnnes, and may find that what seems to be
present gain leads only to future loss. / appeal
therefore, with confidence to loyal and patriotic
people, and invoke the efforts of all who love
their country, and desire for it glorious future,
to aid their government in sustaining its cred t
and placing that credit upon stable foundation.


w. P. FESSENDEN,
Year: 1864

Thou wilt never grow old,
Nor weary nor sad, in the homo of thy birth
Ny beautiful lily thy leaves win unfold
In a cline that is purer and brighter than earth.
0, holy, and fair, Irejoice thou art there,
In that kingdom ST light with its cities Of gold;
Where the air thrills with angel hosannas, and where
Thou wilt never grow old sweet,


Never grow old
am pilgrim with sorrow and sin
Haunting my footsteps wherever 60;
Life is a warfare my title to win
Well win It be il II end not in woe.
Pray for me, sweet, am laden with care;
Dark arc my garments with mildew and mould:
Thou, my bright angel, art sinless and fair,


And win never grow cid, sweet


Never grow old
Now canst thou hear from thy home in the skies
All the fond words am whispering to theea
Dost thou look down on me with the soft eyes
Greeting me oft thy spirit was 'free7
So believe, though the shadows of time
Hide the bright spirit 1 yet shall behold;
Thou wilt still love me, and pleasure Sublime,


Thou wilt never grow old, sweet,


Never grow old
Thus wilt thou be when the prlgrim, grown gray,
qYeeps when the vines from the hearthstone are


riven;
Fifth shall behold thee, as pure the day
Thou vert torn from the earth and tTansplanted to


Heaven.
0, holy and fair, rejoice thou art there,
In that kingdom Of light with its cities Of gold,
Where the air thrills with angel hosannas and where
Thou wilt never grow old, sweet,


Meter grow old


- Teanvsou.
Year: 1864

FoR THE FAIR.-Mcrchants and profess
ional men who desire to spread their busi
ness before the assembled thousands who
will congregate here during the Fair, should
have their printing done at once Now is
the time to have this matter attended to.
Year: 1864

Tie BEST RouTE.-Pcoplc eastward bound
should purchase their tickets via Michigan
Central and Great Western Railroads. The
facilities Of travel Of these roads are superb
or to any other, and is the most direct,
quickest and cheapest route to any Of the
principal eastern cities
Year: 1864

4 IMPORTANT REQUISITES IN WIFE.-A


knowledge of domestic duties is beyond all
rrre to a woman; every one Of the sex
,r-i,t to know how to sew and knit, and
mend, and cook, and superintend house
hold. In every situation in life, high or


I5w, this sort of knowledge is of great ad-


vantage. There is no necessity that the


aiming of such Information should inter


iere with intelligent requirement or even


elegant accomplishment. A well regulated


mind can find time to attend to ALL When
girl is nine or ten years old, she should be
accustomed to take some regular share in
The household duties, and.to feel responsible
for the manner in which her part is per-,
formed-such as her own mending, washing
the cups and putting them in place, clean
ing silver, or busting and arranging the
parlor This should be done occasionally,
and not neglected whenever she finds it
convenient; she should consider it her apart
ment When older than twelve, girls
should begin to take turns in superintend
ing the household; making pudings, pies,
cakes, &c. To learn effectually, they should
actually do these things themselves and
not stand by and see others do them. Many
husband has been ruined for want of these
domestic qualities in wife-and many a
husband has been saved from ruin by his
wife being able to manege well the house
hold concerns.
Year: 1864

DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH AT The recent
township election in the county Of Writ
the Democrats carried almost every town.
ship by handsome najorities. We learn
that some rowdies down there in the Lin
coin uniform have declared that the men
elected shall not be permitted to hold the
Offices, as they (the soldierOi will not al
low any "Copperhead" to be sworn in.
Year: 1864

MALICIOUS MIscHIEF.-A practice among
the boys OF this city, which has lately been
carried to such an extent as to become a
positive nuisance, is that of tearing down
aad mutilstiug hand>blls and posters. A
business man goes to the expense of hav.
ing bills printed, and before the paste is
dry some mischievous young scamps will
have half of them torn down. An example
ought to he made of few of the offenders
Probably those who make practice of de-
facing and tearing down hand bills are not
aware that it is penal offence, punishable
nv fine aud imprisonment; but it is never
theless, and we think the enforcement o.
the law in one or two instances would eff
fec,ually put stop to the practice.
Year: 1864

ham. at fu.. -E8


The New York Post, an able and inhu-
ental Republican paper, in an article upon
the arrest of Mr.. Vallandighsm, says:


"Let the authorities arrest him, or Let
them order him out of the country, and
instantly tho cry Of persecution will be
raised, by which SO many tboughtless peo-
ple are influenced without regard TO the
merits of the case. Thousands who now
despise the man and abhor his sentiments
will in that way be led to range themselves
almost insensibly upon his side. Or, should
the Government attempt to siezs him -
refractory subject, who has set its military
orders at naught, the more violent may
likely make resistance, in order to bring
on civil collision, which will the more
surely help them at Chicago. ,aa


"But the authorities at Washington are too
sagacious, we trust, to be caught in the
trap which has been set for them. They
must know by this time that Vallsndigbsm's
original arrest and punishment was doubt
ful matter; that there is really no suthori.
to for sending man ont Of bis country
and that has coming back is scarcely even
a nominal offense. Il is at best piece OF
wily and long bravado, cotton up by the
managers of the desperate peacs action,
to help themselves forward 1t the North:
and further the interest Of their rebel
friends at the South "The scacme 10 glass;
a very mcle can see through it."
Year: 1864

GoLD.-The announcement that gold had
clos ed at tpo hundred and three premium in
New York yesterday caused quite a sensa>
tion in this city, and for the first time that
precious metal sold here at two hundred.
Year: 1864

YESTERDAY was very hot day. Wedo
not mention this as An item of news here
at home, but it may be interesting to me>
teorologists to know that June, which is
generally mischievous month, is now be-
having herself with hereditary propriety.
Year: 1864

ACCIDENTAL little boy, whose name We
did not hear, was yesterday thrown from a
horse in Bellaire. He had several teeth
knocked out of his mouth, and received
several slight bruises.
Year: 1864

Sometimes a girl says no to an off3r,
when it is plain as the nose on her face
that she means yes. The best way to
Judge whether she is in earnest or not,
is to look straight into her eyes, and
never mind her nose.


Is it not true that the young not only
appear to be, but really are, most beau
tiful in the presence Of those they loveH
1t calls forth all their beauty.


We are very curious to know hew
many feet in female arithmetic go 10 a
mile, for we never heard of lady yet
whose shoes were not mile toe big for
her.


You can never be satisfied that lady
understands kiss, unless you have it
from her own mouth.


The snow lies calm and white and
peaceful upon the earth, but it often
gets into a furry coming down.
WoMAN.--"Therc is nothing" says
Sir Samuel Romilly, "by which have
through life moro prO6ted, than by the
just observations, the good opinion, and
the sincere and gentle encouragement
of amiabls and sensible women"


One woman can now make as much
lace in day as hundred women could
a hundred years ago. One woman can
also wear as much as hundred used
to.


"Tho dear little things" said an old
nurse of her mistress's twin children;
"ons looks so much like both; you can't
tell t'othsr from which"
Year: 1864




Children are, undoubtedly, very
troublesome at times, in asking ques-
tions, and should, without doubt, be
taught not to interrupt conversation in
company. But, this resolution made,
we question the policy of withholding g
an answer at any time from the active
mind which must fnd so many unex.
planned daily and hourly mysteries.-
They who have either learned to solve
these mysteries, or have become indif-
fcrOnt as to an explanation, arc not apt
to look compassionutely enough upon
this eager reetlessness on the part Of
children to penetrate causes and trace
effects. By giving due attention to
these troublesome questions" child'S
truest education may be carried on
Have little pa fence. then; and some.
times think how welcome to you would
be translator, if you were suddenly
dropped into some foreign country,
where the language was for the most
part unintelligble to you, and you were
bursting with curiosity about every
strange object that met your eye.
Year: 1864

The enemy early Yesterday merning disap-
peared from the .iFOns Of the 9th and yih corps
on the Weldon Road, aud il is believed that the
attempt to regain this important line OF comma
nicatiOn has been abandoned. and the enemy are
lOEtiiying their right flank to resist an attack in
this direction. They may be preparing to nake
dash on our lines in some other direction.


The roads are wet. making travelling very diff
cult


Several deseriers have come in.


Some think the end Of the struggle is at hand;
and they believe Petersburg to be almost within
Cur grasp. and will be in our possession st an
early day.
Year: 1864

BALTIMORE, August 24-Reporis have beer
received here by the Northern Central Railroad
that the enemy have crossed the river. The re
ports need confirmation
Nothing direct has been received from tht
Upper Potomac.
Year: 1864

NEWSPAPER LIrE.-The local of the
Des Moines Register thus describes the
life Of an editor of a daily paper. There
is more ".truth than poetry in his re-
marks upon the subject. He says: The
general reader may think it an easy mat
ter to grind out original paragraphs, day
after day, and year after year, without re-
lief or hope Of respite. We have the
honor to think differently. There, is no
business ON earth which is more con6ning
and laborious than that which belongs to
daily paper. There is wear and tear
about it Of which the uninitiated have no
more idea than an owl has of the beauty Of
Honer's Iliad, or Copperhead has Of en-
lightened patriotism. The labor per-
formed in a printing office in one day, or
two days. or even week, may not amount
to very considerable sum; but when
the labor of one day is repeated every day
in the year except Sunday. it begins to
look formidable 1t is an eternal grind.
Year: 1864

Hon. Montgomery Blair resigned M
position as Post Master General yesterday
The correspondence which passed between
the President and himself reflects the high
est credit on both of the distinguished gen
tlemen. r45, .


The resignation of Mr.. Blair viii be q
great loss to the Postal service, for he has
proved himself to be the most efficient
Post Master General the country ever had.
The necessity which has impelled the
President to accept Mr.. Blair's offer to re-
sign, does not in the least, as will be seen
from the correspondence throw discredit
upon the latter gentleman.


The appointment of Ex-Governor Den
nison to the vacancy VIII rebound greatly
to the good Judgment of the President in
making the selection, as well as to the in
terest of the service. .rf. .1....i.


In Governor Dennison the President will
find an able Cabinet adviser and an efficient
head of the Department over which ne is
called to preside. Z @ lga ia53
Year: 1864

" WABHLNGIOhi sept. %.
When the resolution of the lac Balt-
more Convention, declaring thatthey deem
ed it essential to the general welfare that
harmony should prevail in the national
council, and regarding as worthy Of public
confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles in the ser
les of resol .tions, and which should char
acterize the administration of the Govern
ment, was shortly after its rassage read
by Post Master General Blair. He at
once verbally rendered his resignation
which was not formally made and
accepted until to-day as viii be seen from
the following correspondence.


1t is understood that Ex-Governor Den
nison will be his successor. -
Year: 1864

M Dear SRI have received your
note of this date referring to my offers to
resign, whenever you snould deem it
advisable, for the public interest, that
should do so, and stating that in your
Judgment that time has now come, ] now
therefore, formally tender my resignation
of the Office of Postmaster-G General.


I cannot take leave of you without re
newing the expression of my gratitude
for the uniform kindness which has mark
ed you course towards me.


r.s Yours, very truly,


NJ, BlAIR.
To the President. -
Year: 1864

The select committee of the House to exam
Inc the charge made against General Blair by
his colleague, Mr.. McClurg, that he signed an
order for liquor for speculative purposes in
the vlcksburg campaign, have examined sew
erAl OF General Blair's staff, who testify that
the order was altered after 1t had been placed
In the hands OF the revenue agent. The party
who procured the liquor on the order testified
before the committee that 1t had been altered
after 1t left his hands so as to Increase the
amount TO eight times as much as the purchase
under IT,
Year: 1864

New Way OF PASSING WORTHLESS MoSEr.-A new dodge
In passing worthless money developed yesterday


man called at No. 70 Bond street, where rooms were ad
vertised TO let, and engaged apartment certain
rate per month He represented that be would bo
ready to leave his place for few days. but would will
lingy pay small deposit TO tho apartment This
srrangem was agreed to, when the applicant drew
from his pocketbook ave dollar bill the Egg
Harbor and received no dollars 10 change leaving
dollars cD deposit Shortly after ef ID
that the bank longer In existence and the
bill was therefore worthless. II tho party
has swinded several people In this and the pub


lie would do we therefore, TO their guard against
him ft t1 ssI.s


LAUNCH OF THE New SrxAMEa NEWPORT Tho new
steamer Newport Of the Fall river iins launched at
hai past twelve O'Clock yestsrday afternoon from the
yard OF John Eugs Son, foot OF Tenth street, East
river The work or committing the nov vessel to her
proper element skfully aud successfully performed
10 the presence OF large concourse Of SPECTATORS She
10 three hundred and forty feet long forty four feet beam
twelve feet hold and is Intended 10 be fitted up
the fash Of The Metropolis 10 Tho best siyle She will
be completed. II Is expected, by next spring.
HUDsoS RIVER RAILROAD Important changes take
place 70 morrow in the timetable Of this road.
Year: 1864

Tra ERg CANAL BREAK-- The Rochester Democrat says
canal Oxbow Bend that the contractor
already engaged with the preliminary work before pro
ceeong actual repairsgetpg ready TO put up shan
for the laoorers. &c- The ford did not do great
deal of damage In the vicinity. Tue land for wide
sp was covered with water, aud there consider
able destruction OF lences, &C. but the earth not
quilted any great extent.