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Year: 1862

First, never use desk or table with your
face toward a window. In such case the rays
Of light coming directly upon the pupil of the
eyes, and causing an unnatural and forced con-
traction thereof, soon permanently Injuries the
sight. Next, when your table or desk is near
a window, sit so that your face turns from,
not towards it, while you are writing. Ifyour
face is toward the window, the obliQue rays
strike the eye and injnre it nearly as !~llch as
the direct rays when you sit in front Of the
window. It is always best to sit Or stand


while reading or writing, with the window he
hind you, and next 10 that. with the light
coming over the left side--then the light illu.
mines the paper or book, an} does not shine
abruptly upon the eye-ball. The same remarks
are applicable to artificial light. We are often
asked which IS the best light--gas, candles, oil,
CT cmphene. Our answer IS. it IS imnaterial
which, provided the light Of either he strong
enough, and does not flicker Scientific Ao1er
Year: 1862

This makes the increase for the six months
SCI. The net earnings of the period, $eO2 900,
are more than sufficient to pay the interest on the
funded debt of the company for the entire year.
The company has no construction account. The
earnings for the first fifteen days Of April show an
increase of 50 ,254 on the same time last year.
Year: 1862

A PATRIOTIC WAR HoRsE.-A
member Of the lst Massachusetts cav
airy writes concerning horse belong
ing to the Magruder Battery, CORNER
ly commanded by the rebel general Of
that name) as follows; The old horse
went to James Island and was so
wounded as TO be unfit for battery use !;
he was turned loose, and, as the bate
ry refused to own him, he hung around
our camp, eating with our horses when
they were fed. When We went out to
drill or TO ride on the beach be would
trot along beside US. One day when the
battery was out drilling be fell into
the ranks on the gun with which lie
used to drill, and went through tie
whole exersise, They intended to
leave him on the island when we left.
but the patriotic veteran had no idea
Of following the example Of his for
mer commander and going over to the
rebels, or Of being taken by them, and
So crowded in with the other horses
when they were put aboard"
Year: 1862

We print below an extraci from 4
leading editorial in the Democrat.
and commend L especially 10 the at-
lention Of men who have the notion
thn, the President has done an i'm.
prudent and dangerous thing. Il Is a
voice from the very battlefield Of
freedom, and while our friends wage
the war for liberty there, il is not
manly for US to ialter here. Let US
rather bid our sister Missouri well
come to the circle Of free states, upon
whose blessed soil no traiiorous foot
shall ever stand again--and where
the minions Of slavery shall commit
no more outrages:


aWe should meet the issue as bold
ly as It is rendered. We should
avow ourselves at once as emancipa-
tionists. We should write the word
emancipation upon our banners we
should place it at the head Of our
tickets we should inscribe it every
where as the name under which we
viii rally, and under which we win
fight. We should not shrink the
challenge, nor seem to seek to do so,
by the adoption Of meaningless
names, or the presentation Of subor-
dinate issues, for the sake of tempo
rary expedient, or out of favoritism
to particular individuals. The Pres
ident has summed no responsibility
and no odium. He has sought only
to be true to the occasion. Those
who would sustain his action can only
do so efficiently by being equally true
to the principle. If we intend to
support him at all we should do so
ungrudgingly and unreservedly. The
avoidance Of the direct issue can only
be construed into evidence Of covert
hostility. In the choice Of candidates
particularly, we should give our sup
port only to men who are known from
sentiment to be in favor Of the presi-
dents policy. Spring. Republican.
Year: 1862

A MOURNING FATuER.-Mr. Geo.
ID. Prentice, editor Of the Louisville
Journal, staunch patriot, whose clar-
ion note has always been true TO the
Union in the western border states,
announces the death Of his son VIII
liam Courtland Prentice, a young
man of many good points, who was
led into rebellion against the flag his
father loved so well. The keen wit
and solid ability of his father have
made his name as familiar as house
hold words throughout the country,
and thousands whom ho never saw,
will mourn with him the sad fate Of
his erring boy. In closing notice Of
his death the agonized father cx-
claims:


"Oh if he had fallen in bis country's
service, fallen with his burning eyes
fixed in love and devotion upon flag
that for more than three-fourths Of a
century has been a star Of worship TO
his ancestors, his early death, though
still terrible, might have been borne
by fathers heart but alas, the re-
Election that he fell in armed rebellion
against that glorious old banner, now
the emblem of the greatest and holi-
est cause the world ever knew, is full
of desoIatlon and almost of despair" !"
Year: 1862

A Western Editor lately called his
adevil TO him and told him be could
not afford to hire his services any lon
ger, unless he would agree 10 take
ninepence per week or share equally
the profits Of the paper. The boy
concluded TO stay, but unhesitatingly
chose the nincpence for his wages.
Year: 1862

a baker in England stole a tomb
stone FOR the hearth Of lis oven. One
Of his customers finding deaths
head on the bottom Of his loaf Of
bread, ran in dismay TO bis deacon,
fearing the end Of the world was
The latter was in
equal trepidaiion, when, on examining
bis own loaf, be found the marrow
bones. In their alarm they had re-
source to the parson, who could af-
ford them no consolation, inasmueh as
@Resurgatn" vas legibly set forth in
bold relief upon bis own loaf
Year: 1862

Of 1ovar and Gus and that by parties who were bound
by every Ito OF honor patriotism and morality TO up
hold them, will be remembered with blush OF
shame and Indignation by all good men, knowing that
bat for the criminal ambition Of few asrants to power
Venezuela would be in the enjoyment OF peace and
happiness The American Minister resident, Mr. Blow,
declined presenting his credentials TO the de facto 60
vernment, that viii doubtless receive the ap-
probation of his government.
Year: 1862

Fss 2-Chouncey Rose, Executor, Us. William Rose
This proceeding relative 10 the construction OF the
will Of John Rose Tie deceased left $500 900 towards
farm for destitute boys Of tho city OF New York pro.
vded similar sum should be raised by the city within
Eve years The Judge decides that this and other be-
quests TO charitable socsties NULL and the will itself
must be set aside void for uncertainty
Year: 1862

ofproducing exertions on nv part to in
duce the President to favor 1 policy 10
put down the demon of Abo,itionism.


l have read the documents thus sub
mitted to me, with high respect for the
authority by which they were issued. ard
with full confidence in the sincerity Of
the devotion to the Union which, as their
author, you have avowed


You will allow me to say that this ma
ton is now engaged, not in political
canvass between opposing parties about
questions ofcivil administration, but in a
civil war, carried on by opposing armies
on an issue of national life or death.


If the revolution prevail there will be
no questions of administration left to set
tic. lift fall there will be time enough to
settle all such questions.


am not TO dictate course for others
to pursue in this crisis. But / must say
for myself, that neither as public officer,
nor as citizen, can 1 know, with favor
or disfavor, parties among the supporters
OF the United States, any more than /
can make distinction between factions
which unite in aiding the rebellion.


A nation, like an individual, can do
only one thing efectually at one time
1t cannot wisely turn aside from the chase
of the fearful demon of disunion, to pur-
sue any inferior demon, whether imagi-
nary or real


l think that the wrangles which occur
red among the Crusaders about their res
pective creeds, when they sat down to the
serge OF Jerusalem, were Just as rational
and just as wise as disputes about ,Aboli-
ton would now be in the army of the
Potomac in front of Richmond What il.
unwise in the camp at such moment
cannot be wise in the Cabinet or in the
assemblies of the people.


| am occupied here either in meditaing
between differing parties and jealous
sects, or else in watching and counteract-
ing the intrigues of traitors in Europe.
But l sometimes think that if, instead of
being charged with these duties, were at
liberty, as you seem to be, to serve the
country in my own way, could make an
appeal TO democrats and Republicans,
Abolitionists and Shareholders, in behalf
of our distracted country, that would
bring the whole people at once under
arms, and send treason reeling back into
the den or darkness from whence it
sprung. | do not know how this would
be, but do know that if l were in your
place | should try it.


L am, very respectfully,


Your obedient servant.


WILLIAM II. SEWARD
Year: 1862

Mr.. EDrroR.-Believing you to be a


friend of the soldiers who are perilling


their lives to save their Government, and


believing you viii be willing to assist us


in holding up to public execration those


who mistreat them, we ask you to pub
lish the following facts and resolutions:


Captain Cornelius company left Can
Melton, Friday, Aug. 18th 1862, on board


the Steamer John I. McCombs, for Camp
Noble, New Albany. We expected to be
treated with some respect, but were mis-
taken. We were marched to the hurri-
cane deck, and dinner was served to us


in tin pans, same in which it is furnished
deck hands The dinner consisted of
old bakers bread, beef and potatoes with
out salt, and no water. The potatoes
were mashed, and as we had neither
/ knife, fork or spoon, we had to eat them
with our fingers; besides there was not
enough provisions for all We are thus
particular in giving the details in order
to contrast our treatment with that Of four
Guerrilla Prisoners, who were allowed to
eat with the passengers at the table
When=i was discovered that the prison
ers we're treated with so much consider
alton, there was a general feeling OF IN
dignation, among some of the passengers
as we'll as the whole company, and 1t
was resolved that the programme be
changed, that is, the guerrillas on deck
and we in the cabin. Capt Bunce fearing
force would be used, consented to 1T, and
our meals were afterwards furnished al
the table We thought provisions pretty
scarce on deck, but it appeared we were
now to pay the penalty of transfer to the
cabin by still greater scarcity. After the
passengers were served, everything was
| cleared from the tables, and we were al
lowed a small quantity of meat anC
bread together with something they called
tea. We received no coffee, and were
soon told that the tea was out Th'
bread and meat was put on our plates
and we were told when we ate that W,
could have no more The quantity, how
ever continued to grow less until we wer


told that the bread was out Our las


meal consisted of one small potatoe an


a corresponding piece of meat, Zone bar
rel of potatoes and few shoulders G
bacon having been taken aboard at LeaN
enworth.) There were no arrangement
made for sleeping, notwithstanding ther
were mattresses and cot-beadsteads nc


in use, and it was only when we took tn
matter in our own hands that we wer
allowed to use them, having been forbid
den to use them, as they would take u
too much room in the cabin. We con
Year: 1862

BE~ The whole force under Gen. ThomE
as, says the Cincinnati Commercial, cannet
now be. less than fourteen thousand men.
We perceive no reason why he should not
hitch up the fourteen hundred mules and
horses taken from Zollicotfer, and having
thus improved his transportation, press for
ward. The State of Tennessee is open be-
fore him. There is no rebel force at hand
to resist bis march, and one cannot be col
lected in time to make head against him, if
he pushes en-, If he proceeds with dispatch
and makes war with energy, the effect will
be incaleulable This is the greatest of the
opportunities of the war for piercing the
heart of the rebellion q T.
Year: 1862

of really useful, practical, reliable infor-


nation for the Farm. the Garden, and the


Household, including very interesting
department for the little ones. No one can
fail to get many dollars worth of useful in.
formation and hints from volume of the
Agriculturist, while the maps given just
now are SO much extra. We have sent
for two copies of the paper SO as is get both
maps. Send dollar for the paper on our
or if you prefer, send a
dime for single copy and examine it for
yourself. The address of the Publisher is


ORANGE JUDo, Al Park Row, New York.
Year: 1862

Ir you owe your printer pay him. For
you will always find him hard up,
more or less, usually more. Ye "scads"
doth not weigh his pocket heavily.


Remember the printer in the days of
Thy prosperity, and in your adversely he
will remember thee.
Year: 1862

One of the Southern prisoners who has been confined
in Fort Warren and recently sent home left tho follow
ing letter for the Boston Hsrnid:--


As am about to leave this place for my home,
pany with my fellow prisoners, feel 1t my duty ex.


press my feelings (Which are the feelings OF all Of us to-
wards the officers OF this garrison We have been greatly
and agreeaby disappointed the treatment we have re-
ceyed who here. Everything has been done for thai
could in any way promote our comfort. We have been
treated as WELL and II anything better than the soldiers
stationed here, We shall 80 back to homes wogh
different feeling towards the Yankees than We entertain
ed on coming here, for we had been taught think
the Northcrners we're capable of nothing but meanness
aud barSarty We have been told that OF all the NORTH
Massachusetts was the worst, which we lind a
base caumny. Since we have beon here we have had
the best Of medical attendance from Drs Peters and
Robots both OF the regular army who arc perfect geu
tlemen. We have had tho same food and the guam
tty Of as the soldiers and in every respect have been
treated as ncar like them possible considering
prisoners. There are many Of us who will 20 back home
not from love OF the Confederate government but be.
our wives and families there There are many
among us who will not again raise arms against tho
Union except from compusion. Much praise Is due 10
the two soldiers who attend The hospital who have
done all they possibly could for SICK the same as
tboy would have done IL they had been their own men.
J. for one, shall never fight against the Union again.
Year: 1862

From the Regstro Official OF Caracas Of the 18th Dec1


The supreme chief Of the Venezuelan republic General
Jose Antonio Paoz, has issued proclamation to the
people declaring that war knocking at


hr doors aud at their fresides He declares that he
has done thing in his power TO avoid and prevent
the calamity He used ell his efforts for the preservation
of peace even at the risk Of being considered timd
But the enemies Of public tranquility and repose
had turned their backs TO his promises and invita-.
tons. He says that the olive branch which
he bore in his right hand has passed TO the other
hand, and he grasps instead the avengng sword
Of the republic, which shall be innexible 10 the
enemies Of the republic. He will not, however, allow the
olive branch to wither, but will reserve it for all who
will come into the bosom OF society He declares himself
resolved to punish al traitors with severity TO save
the republic He says they think him weak because be


has extended to them the hand Of ricnd and brother
but they will find that he is not weak who always was
first In defending the Of aud nation He concludes
by warning the people that he has not been the of
the evs OF war and calls every TO arms. "Let us
all gather around the and shall be invn-
cbie. Let one be without rife 10 shoot down rebel
enemy, when the armsfi leo is ended will give you the
example, fellow counirymen Follow me''


The proceedings of the convention between Falcon the
rebel leader and the valiant General Paez, which, il had
hoen hoped would lead 10 peace, had ye been pub


shed This will give US the for the failure OF
the negotiations.


The government OF Venezuela had issued decree de-
claring all machines for the cultivation Of cotton free
fsom import duty and from all other national mum.
cipal charges
Year: 1862

ernmen vessel, the Corporation Attorney Retanconrt
senior Cespedes and many OF the Aspnwan police
thrust into tho vacated cells and hum made for the
Acalde Alcazor but he had Had hidden himself. The
police then went TO his place of business and seized fifty
or sixty stand Of arms belonging TO him.


The place is quiet, and there fear OF further
difficulty.
Year: 1862

For the cannot imagine how the progrcs-
and liberal government Of Madrid which for the
last twenty years. has been famous for s discretion
and sound views could entertain such ruin0us and alb
surd projects OF reconques But God makes those mad
whom he would destroy
Year: 1862

The report was returned the very next day
and its language was insolent in the extreme
The surgeon was angry at the woman's inter-
ference.


This is enough" said the Surgeon General.
"A man who will send me such report is
capable of all you charge against him. l will
not take the trouble to examine the case He
shall be dismissed the serrfce'


That very night, as the chief surgeon OF
hospital sat with his usual assistants
around him, indulging in his usual blnster, a
pleasant faced gentleman appeared at the door
and inquired for Surgeon, in charge of
the hospital. That person was pointed out to
him.


Il am directed to hand this to you from the
Surgeon-General," said the stranger.


The surgeon opened it, and found that il or
dered him to hand over the hospital and sup
plies to the bearer, and, to conclude, dismissed
the brutal surgeon from the service. The New
England woman had triumphed at last.
Year: 1862

An interesting case has come to our.knowl-
edge within d short time, where a New
England woman, alone and friendless, achiev-
ed great reform in one of our hospitals. The
surgeon having charge of this particular hos
pital was brute, treating the men IN his
charge, visitors and indeed the surgeons be-
meath him, with contemptuous cruelty. Hav-
ing political influence, it was not an easy mat
ter to remove him, though there were a
hundred acts of his, any one of which would
or should be considered sufficient cause for his
instant dismissal from the service. But every
one beneath him was afraid to take the first
step, for fear the brutal man would turn upon
the person beginning the complaint, and with
his superior position and influence crush the
complainant.


One day New England woman came to
the hospital to see her sick son. She soon met
the chief surgeon, and was treated with coarse
violence. If he could have his way, he said,
he would not permit Il woman to come near
the hospital, 1t was in vain that she urged
that she had not seen her boy for long months,
and that he was now very i'll, and perhaps dy-
ing The monster continued TO revile her. but
dared not refuse her admittance to see her son.


She soon found the surgeon in immediate
attendance upon her boy, and told him of the
treatment she had received faom the chief sur
geon. He replied that he was not at all sur
prised: he treated every body brutaly.


"Why, then, do you submit to such cruel
outrage?" was the spirited woman's question.


Il suppose we are all of us afraid to make
the complaint against him." was the reply.


The woman found that her son was incura-
bly, III, and was the proper subject of dis
charge. The assistant surgeon so informed
her. She then sought the chief surgeon, and
asked him to make report to the Surgeon
General upon the condition of her son. He
refused with a dreadful oath. The New Eng
land grit in the womans heart took fire.


"You stand there" said she sand jeer at my
porrow. You use language toward me that a
wild beast would be ashamed Of But let me
tell you, that poor and friendless as / am,
am more potcerfuI than you, and tcW not
tedre Washington until hare exposed your
brutalityw


She was as good as her word. She went at
once to Secretary Stanton. He referred her
at once to the Surgeon-General, with request
that he would look carefully into the case, and
If the facts would warrant her assertions. that
he would mete out rigid justice to the hospital
surgeon. The first act of the Surgeon-G General
was to order the surgeon in charge to make
report upon the case of the woman's son.
Year: 1862

NO Organs of the human system more impor-
= tant to health and comfort than the EYE and
EAR, and yet none are less understood or more neg
iected. They seem to pass common observation
and yet every part of the body is dependent upon
them for life and health
Year: 1862

/ SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH. 1 DON'T DO A
Credit Busness Therefore hope every person that
this Advertisement win not ask me for CREDlT-because
am not able 10 do a credit business and have to pay
CASH myself.


have called on every person that owes me DOLLAR,
and have been able TO collect the first CENT wish
you would call on some one that is able to credit.
J. B. FRANKLIN.


April IL, 1861 IS
Year: 1862

When oiR Congress give us railway? We
are in instant need Of one. The immense dis
tances Of the capital would no longer remain q
nuisance with good system Of horse railways.
why will not the parties who are quarreling
over rival charters get out Of the way, unite
their forces, or do something which will give
us the road! Let Congress- pass bill before
this month closes, and by tho list Of August tbe
carswill be running from the Capitol to George.
town, and before next winter all the way 10 the
Navy Yard. SPECTATOR.
Year: 1862

WHAT world this world would be if all
its inhabitants could say with Shakspeare's
shepherd: "Sir, am a true laborer;
earn what wear; l owe no man a hate ;
envy no mans happiness; glad of other
mems good content with my farm