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Year: 1863

Lot the President restore him TO the command,
give him unrestricted control of his movements,
and then hold him responsible for his conduct
In the face Of the country. We believe that II
no were again at the head of the army 1t would
be equal to reinforcement of itsranks by tens
of thousands. At his call we are sure that
multitudes who, In their dissatisfaction, have
left the flag, or who are reposlng at home from
the fatigues of war, would rally once moro 10
the standard Of the country under their trusted
and favorite leader.


We know there are those who will condemn
this advice as emanating from the spirit OF
military partisanship. But Is II not possible
that those who deal in such imputasions are
themselves the victims Of prejudices and delu'
sions7 The sincerity of our advice-however
mistaken IL may bells sttested by the gravity
Of the circumstances under which II is uttered.
None but words of truth and soberness beft an
hour like this We would consciously speak In
no other language. It is for the President TO
Judge whether wo have spoken wisely. He will
be assured that we have spoken sincerely.
Year: 1863

civilites extended along the whole line. The
surrender was just in time to save both armies
the loss of life which would have attended the
attempt to carry the place by assault as such an
attempt had been determined upon for to NOR
row, July 4th.


The Vcksburg Citizen speaks of the eating of
mule meat and pilfering of private houses by reb-
el soldiers, and of great suffering from sickness
and our missiles. At daylight on the 4th our
army would MARCH INTO VICKSBURG.


CAIRO, July s.
A bearer of dispatches to Washington has just
arrived One Division of the army was march
ing into Vicksburg when he left. One reason for
paroling prisoners is that Grant had no transport
iation to send them North. and his men could be
used to better purpose than guarding prisoners.
Year: 1863

The Humboldt Register tells of u thunder
storm oil large caliber which lately visited that
place. accompanied by rain enough to lay the
alkal, and a " few shovels of hail" Rain
water is great treat in that benighted region
Year: 1863

appelation Of the calvary" These troops
are reproach to the confederate service,
curse to the cause against which they have
raised up thousands of enemies, a scourge to
our own people, and desolation to large dis
tricts or wilderness country which, but for
them, would be producing crops for the gen.
eral support.


If the forage which has been consumed,
stolen, and wasted by these worse than use
less troops had been saved, il the farms which
they have desolated were still in cultivation,
and il the farmers, whom they have utterly
discouraged from producing crops, were still
busy in their blessed calling, an additional
amount of supplies would be raised over and
above what We now have, to support our ell
tire armies in the field but as long as these
licensed plunderers are permitted to run riot
over the border country, where crops are most
needed for our armies, and which must con-
tinue 10 be the chief theater of our military
operations, we shall not cease to hear of scarce
provisions, high prices of food, arbitrary i'm
pressments, desolated farms, and abandoned
homes and fields


Instead of too few we have far too many
cavalry. Gen. Scott held the true idea, when
he discouraged the undue augmentation of this
service. Had the Yankees INDUCED in the
expensive luxury of horses and mules to the
extent that we have done in our service, their
exchequer would have been bankrupt In year.
The sums Of money which have been expend-
ed in the purchase and support of horses and
mules In the confederate service would be in
credible If stated. Our calvary" have been the
great sink-pocket of the war. A brigade quar-
termaster of one of our generals recently told
the writer that he had purchaseda great many
more horses for that particular command than
there were soldiers and teamsters belonging to
it; that with the animal she had he could mount
every man and every teamster and servant In
the command, and good many of them
would have horse to lead beside.


1t is this extravaganza in horse flesh that
has produced the present scarcity Of these an
imals, and raised their prices to the enormous
figures now ruling. Ordinary mules sold last
Saturday at the horse lot at from $3.50 to $500.
The mortality of government horses is fearful;
1t is fully 80 per cent. a year. The scarcity
and high price Of draft animals produced BY
the government demand will severely affect
the production of grain, and will much more
affect the supply of it, making the consump-
tion Of forage double what thought to be. An
increase Of 'the calvary" force is simply an
impossibiliiy. five have more cavalry, we
must consent to have no more corn. The
question Of cavalry is simply a question of
absolute ruin. But. happily, this service can
not be increased. The horses are not to be
had at practicable prices; and If they could
be they would have to starve for food
Year: 1863

\ Busy Pay DAY.-A profigate young
fellow, q son Of lawyer of some eminence in
Rhode Island, on a certain muster of inspec-
ton day, purchased horse of an ignorant
farmer, and engaged to pay for it on the next
inspection. When the inspection day had
come, and the farmer, unsuspicious Of the trick,
supposed the note to be due. he called on the
young man for payment. The latter expressed
great astooishment that be should call on him
before the note was out:


But it is out" said the farmer you
promised TO pay the next inspection day the
time Is come and I want my money"


." II yon look at the note again, said the
young man cooIly, you will fad it has a very
long while to run yet"


The farmer was sure the note was due or
ought 10 be. but on spelling over carefully be
found 10 his astonishment that it was not due
I'LL the resurrection day. He demonstrated
with the young scapegraee, but all to no pur-
pose, ard be finally laid bis case before bis
father. the lawyer The latter took his son
aside, and told him be had better settle the
claim at once. For" said he, though the
pa7 day Is far distant, You are in fair way
to have business enough on your hands that
day, without having your notes to settle" The
advice was taken.
Year: 1863

THE SIEvEs OF SoCIETY.-Beware of oozy-
headed people, between whose ears and mouth
there is no partition. Before you make a bO-
som friend of any man, be sure that he is Sc
cret-tight The mischief that the non-retentiye
DO is induite. In social life they often set
whole communities by the ears, frequently
break up families, and are the cause Of nume
rous misfortunes, miseries ard crimes. In
business they spoil many promising specua
lation, and involve hundreds in bankruptcy
and ruin. Therefore be very careful to whom
you eutrust information of vital importance to
your own happiness, to the interests of those
you hold dear. Every man has a natural in
cllnation to communicate what he knows and
if he does not do so, it is because his reason
aud Judgment are strong enough TO control his
Inherent propensity. When you fnd friend
who can exercise absolute power over the
communicative instinct-if we may so term it
wear him in your heart, yea, in your heart
Of hearts" If YOU have no such friend, keep
your own counsel.
Year: 1863

PUSIsHNESr ENoUGH.-Duriug s recent
rebel raid into Western Virginia one of Gen.
jenkins men stole lady's hoop skirt, which
so euraged the Gensral that be ordered the
fellow TO wear it 8 whole moaih-so be was
obliged to go with it aFound his neck, amid
the jeers of his comrades; and to see him
holding it up when riding bis horse Is said TO
have bean ludicFous in the extreme,
Year: 1863

THE HUMAN HEART.-The velvet moss viii
grow upon the sterile rock-the mistletoe on
the naked branch-tbe ivy cling to the moul
dering ruin-the piue and cedar remain fresh
and fadeless amid the mutations of the dying
year-and Heaven be praised! something
beautiful to see, and grateful to the soul, will,
in the coolest and darkest hour Of fate, still
twine its tendrlls around the crumblng altars
and broken arches of the desolate temple Of
the human heart
Year: 1863

The first, the most important trust God has
given TO any one is himself. To secure this
trust, He has made Us so that in 10 possible
way can We benefit the world so much as BY
making the most of ourselves.
Year: 1863

WIDOWS have been compared to green wood.
which, while it is burning on one side, is weep
ing on the other.


Even virtuous woman is not attractive If
she makes herself a vinegar -cruet, a pepper
box, or mustard pot.
Year: 1863

4 CLERGYMAN in a church having put a no
tice in the clerks band stating that the services
would be morning and evening, and morning
and afternoon alternately, honest Roger i'm
proved upon it and said that the services would
be so TO all eternity"
Year: 1863

Now AND THEN.-With republicans now,
a test Of loyalty is TO be in favor Of a negro
army. In the days of the Revolution, no such
test was recognized on the side of the patriots,
as is evidenced by the following resolution
adopted By the Committee of Safety during
the Revolution and signed among others, by
John Hancock:


Resolved That the admission Of any persons
as soldiers into the army now raising, but only
such persons as are freemen, will be incon-
sistent with the principles that are to be sup
ported and reflect dishonor upon the colonies,
and that no slaves be admitted into our armies
upon any consideration.
Year: 1863

tended from the theatre to the Place du Palals
Royal Among the patient throng was a
young German, who, determined to be present
at the representation, had been waiting outside
nearly two hours At last the crowd began
to move slowly toward the box-ofice. and the
German stepped forward with the rest, IN
mindful Of the pressure before and behind him.
Just at this moment, however, be felt a hand
thrust siealthily into the pocket containing his
purse. Unable TO turn round and collar the
audacious pick pocket, be managed to free one
arm. and pounced upon the interlopiug wrist,
which be held as in vice. The detected ras


cal made one or two fruitless efforts to extri-
cate himself. and then, as last resort, whis-
pered in his captors ear" Monsieur, do not
ruin me. did not mean to pick your pocket ;
only intended TO borrow the price of a par


terre ticket. I have never seen Samson, who
is said to be great actor and longed TO be
present at bis last performance


| To this harrangue the other made 10 reply,
and retained his hold upon the strangers
wrist, until they reached tie box window,
where two policemen were stationed. as Is
usual at all the Partisan theatres. The eulprit


trembled, and expected to be at once given in
charge instead Of which the magnanimous
German bought parterre ticket, placed it II


the fellows hand, and, telling him TO 90 and
applaud Samson walked into the yestibule,
with the smile of { man =ho had done gen
Year: 1863

FOUND DEAD.-YesterdaY officer Garrett, of
the Seventh Ward, found the body of a new
born infant partially buried in a lot on street.
between Four. and a.half and Sixth. The BODY
was removed to the station house to await the
order of the coroner. The officers have no clue
to the discovery of the mother or who placed it
where found.
Year: 1863

THE RECONNOLSSANCE AT CHARLESTON.


We are very certain that the Government are
by no means disheartened at the result OF the
late reconnaissance in force at Charleston, as
the gold abear"-ing "bulls' OF Wall Street
assume. Why they do not see it in the light Of
disaster is very plain. Thus, it was demon
strated, list. That the Ericsson monitors can
stand for three hours the concentrated fire of
five hundred pieces Of artillery, unsurpassed
in excellence and i'll the manner in which they
were handled, without the loss of man on
board either of them, or damage TO more than
one of them which was not so repaired as 10
render them again fit for action within TWENTY
four hours. The single one placed hors du com.
Dot for more than that Hme-the Nahant-wiIl
he ready to resume her position in the fleet in q
week, at farthest


2d. II has developed the nature and position
of the distractions placed in the channels by
the rebels; important facts before unknown to
us. 1t turns out that they are such as our en-
gineers believe they can in due time overcome
Machinery and other preparations to that end
are already in process of construction, and will
he pushed to completion with great energy
When completed, they should enable our mon.
itcrs to steam past Sumter to the reduction Of
Charleston. with far less damage TO them than
they sustained in the recent engagement,


3D. 1t has secured for our blockaaing SQUAD.
ron an anchorage ground previously unknown,
winch contracts the length OF the line to be
olocSaded quite two thirds, and thus greatly
increases its impenerability.


All these results having been achieved with
the loss Of but single ship Of the squadron
engaged-the smallest and most ineficient-
and with but one man killed and half dozen
wounded. The reader will perceive that the
authorities here are probably justified In taking
very different view of the affair from that
insisted on by those in Wall Street who still
seek to discredit the Governments securities
Year: 1863

REMEDY FOR RINGwoRM.--The North
British Agriculturist says that the dis
ease known as rngworm or letter which
shows itself about the head and neck of
young cattle, in the form Of whitish, dry
scurvy spots, can be removed by rubbing
the parts affected with iodine ointment.
The disease may also be combated by the
use of sulphur and oil; iodine ointment
is, however, to be preferred. AS the skin
disease is easily communicated to the
human subject, the person dressing the
cattle should wash his hands with soap
and hot water after each application of
the ointment.
Year: 1863

CURE FOR WARTS. .-Bathe the hand
having warts in warm water, dry with a
soft towel, and touch the top only of each
wart with aquafortis; a knitting needle
or anything having a small point will an
swer TO take small drop sufficient for
each wart In few days dead pelicle
will be formed on the top of the warts,
which will scale off when bathed in warm
water. When this is removed, apply the
aquafortis again, and so on repeatedly,
till the entire wart is reduced to level
with the true skin. This mode is etfec-
tive, and without pain. Tho wart SO
treated will never come again; but care
must be taken that the aquafortis does
not touchst the true skin about the wart. as
it may blister it-[Trish Farmers Ga.
Zette.
Year: 1863

AUSTRIA must be jolly place for edi-
tors. Out of one hundred and twenty
seven political journals, the most are in
opposition to government, and the great
er part of these editors are in prison at
the present time. In Vienna, the capital,
the editor of every opposition sheet is
now in Jail.
Year: 1863

fear of another rebellion for the next
century.


Let the loyal states remain united-lei
the people cherish noble and glowing
love for the old flag. Let their hearts
remain welded to the Union and the
Constitution. Let people put forth uni
ted, determined, and persevering efforts
to save our distraced country from the
hands of its enemies Let them in their
very heart of hearts resolve to save the
nation; yes, the whole nation. Let them
cherish feelings of loyalty to the country,
to the flag, and to the government. Let
them be true to the legacy, bequeathed
to us By our fathers, and resolve to trans
nit that legacy unimpaired in value and
undiminished in extent to our posterty.


And now fellow citizens, for the sake
of liberty, for the sake of an undivided
country, for the sake of victory which
shall be followed ly peace and rational
prosperity, let US cast the mantle Of char
ity over the imperfections and short
comings of those who are in authority
On this, the birth day of our national
independence, let our earnest and united
prayers 90 up to heaven, that the stars
and stripes, the emblem of our civil lib
erty, may again float over every city,
village and hamlet, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, sud from the lakes to the
oceans and that the time may speedily
come when all the people will bow at the
altar of civil liberty, and rejoice in the
great and glorious principles of tho father
of our Country, and let the people say
1men. So mate 1t be.
Year: 1863

Twenty-nine years ago [ left this, my
native town, to connect myself with one
of the Schools Of Name. With $50 IN
my pocket and pack on my shoulder
weighing twenty-six pounds, containing
all my goods and effects, started on foot
and alone and until the present day, l
have not enjoyed the privilege of cele9rat-
ing the glorious Fourth with my old
Friends and the companions of my youth,
since / bid them farewell in 1881.


But | am happy to meet them here to-
day, and others who have assembled with
them to celebrate our national indepen-
dcnce.


Many of those with whom associated
in my youthful days lie buried in your
cemeteries, and others are sleeping deep
beneath old ocean. There, there, they will
aemain until the grave shall be opened and
the sea shall give up her dead.


For many years We have been highly
favored as people. Our young but
growing nation, has enjoyed unprecedeat-
ed prosperity until within less than three
years ago, a rebellion began to exhibit its
ugly form, and most rapidly did it increase
an stature until it became monster rel
el, defying all opposition, and seriously
threatening the essential principles of the
constitution, and the liberties Of free
and independent people


That rebellion still exists, and though
its power has been abridged, aud its in-
fuence weakened it is still doing its ter
ribe work, and will continue in battle ar
ray. until the government of the United
States shall strike the fatal blow. and lay
the monster bleeding and dying at its feet.


That long looked for and joyous day
will surely come, when the horse aud his
rider will be overthrown, and when the
swelling sea of public sentiment, will
effectively check the onward march of the
oppression; and then shall We celebrate
Year: 1863

DPersons who are always innocently
good-humored and cheerful, are very use.
ful in the world. They not only main
tain peace and happiness, but spread
glew OF sunshine among those with whom
they associate.
Year: 1863

Though it is reported from the Army OF
the Potomac that General Lees force was
drawn up in line of battle near GAINESVILLE
ON Monday last, we do not believe that
battle is at present Eminent" or even pro-
bable in that vicinity. We several days
ago expressed our conviction that Less late
advance was made only to cover move
ments in some other direction-perhaPs
against Burnside in Tennessee; and We
have already seen that as soon as General
Meade came to stand still Gen. Lee wa:
gone. And though our cavalry NAV fnc
Lee in line of battle, it is only line Of bat
tie hastily formed to protect the retreat
and when our infantry comes up 1t Will b.
found that Lee is again upon the go. Som'
evidence that Gen. Lee did not intend o
expect to fight may be found In what tool
nlace at Bristoe Station. That little fight
"a a visit TO the field BY one Of our CORES
pondents disclose, was very severe one
the body of rebels who made it, and VIII
were thrown forward TO be slaughtere
without the power to fight.


Nevertheless, though abattle near Gaine:
Vile is not on the rebel programme, no OF
can count entirely On what may happe


when two large armies lie near to one anot


er. Accident, any little dispute betwee


p!ekets, may precipitate battle that q


general would wish to avoid, and thus it


not impossible that We may hear Of b'
tile in Virginia very soon.
Year: 1863

IT is stated, on what appears to be good
authority, that the Secretary Of War has
sent agents into Maryland to buy up tbs
slaves for the purpose Of filling up the ne.
GRO regiments with them. The standard
price for negro soldier is precisely what
an Abolitionist pays to get rid Of going to
the war-three hundred dollars. It does
not appear that the feelings Of the negro
are consulted in the transaction; il being
taken for granted that, although the Ato.
litionist is not willing to lay down his life
for liberty, the negro is; which places the
patriotism Of the latter upon ground con
sidsrably higher than that Of the formal
Gin. Enquirer.
Year: 1863

Come to me dearest, I'm lonely without thee;
Day time and night I'm thinking about thee:
Night time and day time in dreams I behold


thee


Unwelcome the waking that ceases to fold thee.
Come to ne, darling my sorrow to tighten;
Come in thy beauty to bless and to brighten;
Come in thy wOmanhOod, meekly and lOwly;
Come III thy loveliness, queenly and holy.
Swallows will fit around the desolate ruin.
Telling of Spring and its joyous renewing:
And thoughts of thy love and its manifold
Are circling my heart with promise of pleas


ure.


Oh, Spring of my spirit! oh, May ofmybosom;
Shine out on my soul till it burgeOn and bios


som;


The past of my life has a rose-root within it,
And thy fondness alone to the sunshine can


win it.


Figure that moves like song through the
Features lit up by reflex of heaven
Eyes like the skies of poor Erin, our mother,
Where shadow and Sunshine are chasing each


other.


Smiles coming seldom but chidike and simple;
Opening their eyes from the heart of dimple:
OH thanks to the Saviour. that even thy


seeming


Is left TO the exile to brighten his dreaming.
You have been glad when you knew l was


gladdend,


Dear, are you sad now to hear am saddened?
Our hearts ever answer in tune and in time love,
As octave to octave, and rhyme unto rhyme.


love.
cannot but weep but your tears will he iow-


ing:


You cannot smile, but my cheeks will be glow


ing.


l would not die without you at my side, love;
You will not linger when shall have died, love.
Come to me, dear, ere die Of my sorrow
Rise Oh my gloom like the sun OF TO morrow
Strong, swift and fond as the words which 1


speak. love,
With a song on your lips, and 4 smile on your


checks, love-
Come for my heart in your absence is weary
Haste for my spirit is sickened and dreary;
Come to the heart that is thrObbing to press


thee,


Come 10 the arms that would fondly caress


thee. JOIN BRENAN.*
"A young Irish exile who died some years
ago Journalist in New Orleans. Brenan wrote
few poems, but was true poet. What he has
written should be collected and published. He
is now known only by these lines to his wife,
and the atiectionate verses which the unfortu-
nate Irish poet Clarence Mangan, addresses
him