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Year: 1864




BooNvLLE, Jan. 24th, 1864.
Editors Of the Journal:


yield to no one in admiration of the
talents and valuable services of our fel-
low-citizen, Judge Conrad Baker, whose
name has been announced in connection
with the candidacy for Judge of the Su-
preme Court, and if the First District
could secure his nomination for that of.
fee at the approaching Union Conven-
ton, no one would be more gratifed
than the writer but regret to learn
that be has peremtorily refused to have
his name presented to the Convention.


If,this be true, then it behooves the
Union men of the First District to pre-
sent some other man for nomination
from this District that wouldgive strength
to the ticket, and insure thorough can
vass of the District This man should
be lire man, one who is thoroughly
and favorably known, not only in the
First District, but throughout the entire
State, and who is possessed of the meaas
to insure vigorous canvass.


We have such q Iaan, and one, too,
who deserves as much from the loyal
men of the First District, as any man
who has not been exposed to the bullets
of the enemy This man is Col Andrew
Lewis, of Princeton, Gibson county
Col Lewis was appointed by Gov Nor
ton Commsndant of the First District,
and as such rendered valuable and eff
cient services in recruiting four as gal
liant regiments as ever went to the field.


Col. Lewis's name is a household word
in every soldier home throughout South
western Indiana, and when sorrow and
affliction oyertake the soldier when at
home, or his family in his absence, to
him they apply as naturally and as conf
IDENTIFY as a child would to its father,
knowing that whatever can be done will
be done, to relieys their wants or soothe
their Affections.


The writer has had frequent occasion
to solicit the services of the Colonel in
aid of many of our gallent men, and has
invariably found him ready to assist,
both with his services and his means,
any who require assistance.


know not whether the Colonel has
any aspirations for place on the Union
ticket, but do know that he possesses
superior qualifications for either Secre-
tary of State, Auditor of State, or Treas
urer of State, and that if he should be
nominated for either he conld, I venture
to say, receive a larger vote in the First
District than any other man on the State
ticket, excepting that best of men, o. P.
Morton. A UNIog DEMOCRAT
Year: 1864

ton is made to individuals, and every
one by it chooses his own destiny.


If, by accepting it, by aeting in ac.
cordance with the convictions of hcnor.
interest and duty, incur military dis
honor, then | am proud Of such dishon-
or Whilst felt it my duty to remain
in the Confederate Government, and
continue my allegiance to her, my sword
was never drawn save in her defense,
and | would have preferred death to its
dishonor. l have been thrice wounded
in her service, and participated in near
ly all the conflicts of the army of the
Tennessee; but now that l feel it no
longer nv duty to remain in her service,
obeying the dictates of honor and mau-
illness, / have renounced my allegiance
to it, accepted the amnesty in good faith,
have taken the obligation, and shall
faithfully abide by it. My advice to all
my friends is to do the same.
Year: 1864

-e--. NEN 4ohAI Ocb- "a.


The Hsralds Washington special says:
The assertion is openly avowed by the
highest military authorities here that Cen
Grant can at any time he pleases with a
few hours fighting, occupy the city of
Richmond and force Lee either to capitu-
late Of hastily eyacuate the rebel capital.


The only reason assigned for the delay
is the desire of the Lieutenant General TO
obtain the sane result without the serious
sacrifice of life that would attend the cap
tnre Of this stronghold by direct assault at
this time.
Year: 1864

On the departure of New Orleans stem
er to-day rigid search was made to prevent
disguised rebels getting on board. None
but passengers vouched for were allowed
to mount the gang plank. All baggage
was closely searched. The capture of the
Roanoke caused this vigilance
Year: 1864

ANCIENT SNUFF Box. "A snuff box
was last week found on the bank of the
Susquehanna river, in clearing off an old
Indian burying- ground, which is great
curiosity, two inches long by one inch
and half wide, and an inch in depth,
including the top. Made of copper, it is
beautifully enameled, inside and out
On the top is painted a landscape. In
the foreground large building with q
glow as of sunset upon it; a column or
monument on q mound near by; two
men on the bank of a stream with vessel
in the distance, the whole with border
in the enamel. A rose is painted on each
side, a forget-me-not on one end, and q
bright t-colored flower, somewhat defaced,
on the other end, and one on the bottom.
The colors are as bright as the day they
were laid on, and it has doubtless been
rich present for some Indian Chief from
the French or English of century and n
half o.-WiikeSbdrre Record.
Year: 1864

DIRT AS A, DIET. A physician in
Connecticut, and said to be distinguished
chemist, has recently made discovery
which must prove of immense, benefit in
these times of exorbitant prices of living.
His discovery is that dirt, the soil on
which we tread with careless feet, can be
converted into wholesome article of diet.
The Connecticut doctor is said to have
been led to this important discovery by
the reflection that the Patagonians and
other athletic tribes make dirt a portion of
their daily food. This undeniable fact
suggested to the doctor proposition
equally undeniable-to wit, that mas
much as the vegetable productions upon
which we have been in the habit Of sub
sisting, all spring from the soil, the soil
itself must contain all the nutritious ele-
ments which find their way into the plants
which clothe its surface. "1n word, an
acre of good, stiff mud, bears the same re-
lation to corn, potatoes, peas and beans,
that bag of wheat does to barrel OF
we'll -bolted white -four. Wheat is not
flour, but the -four contains nothing which
is not in the wheat. Mud is not com,
nor is it peas, but everything good in corn
and peas comes out Of the mud.
Year: 1864

DRUGGISTS LABELS,
In short, everything that can be done in a Book
and Job Printing Ofice, from the smallest and
most delicate Card or Circular, to the largest
sizs and most 5a6Nys Posting Bil-ond which
will be turned out in a style that cannot fall to
insure entire satisfaction.
Year: 1864

the convention +; ave ourselves hal but


little hope in the success Of this conven-


ton, for war is poor time to make pOlit-
cal radical experiments; the peepis. look


to the battle field and ask what will
smother Week bring fOrth-but especially
did We little expect that there would be a
convention Of less than 1000 persons at
least we expected that the signers of the
calls would have been here, but neither
Grstz Brown nor PretOriOus Of Missouri
nor did Fred. Knapp and others Of New
York appear"


From this we infer that the Waeohter
Al Erie does not intend to support Cen
era Fremont, and iU this decision it acts
wisely. The Germans are a patriotic peO-
pie. In Europe they are schooled in the
love Of fatherland. They are more rsdi-
cal than other men because Of their burn-
ing love Of liberty and intense hatred Of
oppression. At times, they allow their
impulses to carry them too far, as we feel
assured they are doing in their advocacy
Of an independent candidate.


As itnoW stands the more vofas thar
can cast for Fremont the more do they
weaken the Union strength Of the
country. We think therefore the Waech-
ter Am Erie will be ardently supported
by The more rejecting portion of the Ger.
mans.
Year: 1864

PITTsBURGH June l.


Business is suspended this afternoon on
the opening Of the Sanitary Fair a great
military and civic procession, the srgest
ever known here crowded the streets from
the MonOngshela Hotel in Pittsburgh TO
the Fair grounds in Allegheny. Governor
Curtin delivered sn orstion which was
enthusiastically received. The Hyatt Ca
dets from the West Chester Military
Academy excited considerable attention.
Year: 1864

All Of which is as most unmitigsted
nonsense and sillness. Everybody in
Cleveland was disgustsd with the feeble
ness and insignihosnce Of the whole affair
from beginning to end.


The Plain Dealer is more stupid than we
have ever given it credit for, il. il suppO-
seS that such supreme nonsense is believed
by any body except few Of its poor, delu-
ded country readers who will never know
any better, and who gulp down anything
its s4ys. With men who know anything
about the convention, ii lOoses all respect
as 3 journal Of any reliability.
Year: 1864

Some OF the bilious Journalists of this coun-
try are constantly looking with retroverted
gaze upon the past. They especially dwell
upon the mistakes or errors already committed,
discussing them In all their aspects; nibbling
at them with mournful relish. They might
as well spend their time In repenting Of Adams
sin, and bewailing the trangressions OF the an


tediluvIans as to fix thus their thoughts en-
tirely upon old blunders, with no look Of hope,
no word Of encouragement, no helping hand
for the future. Their efforts tend only to dis
hearten those who are pressing forward In the
attempt to achieve good results.


They stand along the road OF progress point
ing rearward to the scene Of some breakdown
or "smash-up," and expatiating upon the
criminal carelessness OF driver. They arrest
the onward march of those going Ia the front
to point out the spot where some disaster hal
happened and would detain them while they
theorized forever upon the Dsiure and causei
of that disaster. When aiTairs are moving
prosperously they have nothing to say, bu


when q public misfortune occurs they pounc'
upon 1t eagerly and straightway become argu


mentstive and even eloquent upon the subject
! treating II In the most exhaustive manner
harping upon 1t until the strings are worn out
The labors OF such journalists are about a. un
profitable as their journals are dissgreeable.
Year: 1864

1t spposrs that Early's column took an early
opportunity amer the return OF the Sixth corps
from his pursuit to turn upon Gen. Hunters
forces aud drive them back to Harper's Ferry.
Measures have been taken by the Government
to drive back the enemy, and If they should
attempt to cross into Pennsylvania again they
will be severely punished for their temerity
Their Intentions are not yet fully developed,
but ample preparations are already made to
meet them at the threshold, II they mean an
other invasion.
Year: 1864

CoNsrMrr1oN.-'rhough often hereditary
it arises more frequently from causes which
few medical writer's have yet noticed. The
higher classes are more subject to it than the
lower, who have to labor for their support by
exercising their arms, thus keeping in activity
the viScera of the chest and all the organs of
the stomach. The upper classes, on the other
hand, generally exercise their lower limbs,
which can never be done but at the sacrifice
of the upper rxtrrmities and the chest. The
wonderful development of the lower limbs Of
stage dancers or great pedestrians has been
frequently noticed. But consumption and
premature death arc but too often tho results
of their training.
Year: 1864

70 A successful experiment has recently
been made in blowing up bar in the Missis-
sippi river by means of torpedoes. The re-
port that followed each discharge was not
very loud, but the water was thrown to a
height of about seventy-fvc teet, in immense
volumes. and tons of black mud surged up
and was carried away by the current. Large
numbers of fish were killed by the concussion
and hoated to the surface OF the water, where
they become the spols of two eager boatmcn,
who were floating around for the purpose Of
gathering up unconsidered trities.'
Year: 1864

RUE oyEn.-A little German girl, whose naue
our reporter could not learn, was over yester-
day by an express wagon on North Clark street and
serions1y injured She was rag picker, and so
Intent ioF her baskss shat aas did no. no 70
attached to tho driver.
Year: 1864

OYSTER surrEn.-It will he seen hy notice In
smother column, that the indies Of the Church OF
the Redocmer give an oyster supper In the vostry
ofthcir church this evening. Those who attend
muy be sure Of good mnsic, an excellent supper
md pleasant time
Year: 1864

youth and maturity arising from the baneful habits
Of self-abuse. To which j. added observations
Female Diseases and othernteres.ng matter ofhe ut
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts of their physical ability
enter that state Sent to any address in sealed wrap
per, on receipt OF ten cents or four stamps


We devote entire time and attention 10 the treat
OF the various private diseases treated of in pr
report Our Dspensaryis the only Institution etthe
kind in America which has been tabshed by special
charter this fact shOuld give i preference the
various quack Of doubtful character 10 he foun In al
Year: 1864

Allow me 20 introduce TO you my friend. J. ". Dol
bear who sits your city for the purpose Of teach
ing Penmsnship and Photography. His reputation
as successful teacher is well and so widely estab
llghed that will say nothing on that score, only
desire 10 present him gentleman from whose so
ciety have derived much pleasure and profit, and
one whom you have the intelligence TO appreciate.
ANYTHING you may do 20 further his desgns will be
gratefully acknowledged by your friend,


JOHN 6. EDGAR
Year: 1864

Is 50 simple and easy that its principles all be
learned in q few hours, and small amount Of prae-
tce will enable II for the daily purposes Of
life.


None but those who are acquainted with Il can
form any lea Of its great brevty aud simplicity, OF
Year: 1864

Wendell Phillips has been making
speech in Boston on the war, which
is characterized by his usual fsankness
and honesty. We select the following
sentences from it as it appears in ~
Boston paper:


"speaking of the prospect Ct peace,
Mr.. Phillips said our institutions must
first rest on tho basis of universal
equality. Toward that goal the nation
struggles to-day, and there never can
be peace till we reach it, There is no
reconstruction possible within twenty
years unless the black and the white
are admitted alike to suffrage. He
had labored for twenty-five years to
break up the Union in the interest of
justice, and now he labored to save it
for the same end. Nationality was
nothing to him when weighed against
freedom and justice. The North did
not take up arms in 1851 from mere
love of Union, but, in his opinion be-
cause war would give the nation the
right to abolish slavery. 1t ,vas tho
result Of he work Of the Abolitionists
that the nation accepted the gauntlet
Of a0ar."


Mr.. Lincoln anu Phillips agree ex-
actly, viz: that 1t was adherence to ne
gro freedom that caused the war. How
much palmer must these men talk be-
fore the people will get their eyes
open?
Year: 1864

thing we do must, from this day forth
have some relation to the conduct of
the war. Our army must be made a
regular army; hitherto 1t has been
nothing more than body Of volunteers.
Our cavalry system must be reformed.
We must give up money-making and
devote ourselves to pursuits that will
best assist in carrying on the war


Better to make a few dollars less for
he time being, than to make it for the
benefit Of the va nkees.


We have become accustomed to
hardships and self denial They will
become even easier to US than they
are at present. Above ALL let not oar
peop'e be delulel by the cry of peace.


1t has done them an immense deal Of
harm already and it will do them q
greet deal more if tn y listen to it.
There is, at present, no prospect of
peace, nor will thcic be as long as the
Yankees continue to believe themselves
gaining victories every day. There
will be none, until they shall have
been convinced that their efforts to
subdue are unavalling. This convic-
ton we shall be compelled to beat into
their heads; aud in order that we may
do go, it is necessary that every man
should be at his post. Rampant as
the Yankees now are for war, their tone
would change Immediately should one
Of their armies be destroyed; for they
would find it difficult to replace it. In
the meantime, we are convinced that
if We can hold our own through this
Winter--as most certainly we can-
the worst will have been passed. Our
enemy can never make such an effort
as he has made md is now making.
Year: 1864

That Sherman had captured Savannah be-
fore the steamer which brought the above
despatch had fairly got out Of the h1rbor OF
Port Royal is probable, from Che Rct that the
messenger who reached here this morning
says chat when coming ont OF the hasoor, aad
when too late to communicate by signals, the
whole fleet fred q salute Upon looking
towards the vessels they were being decorated
with flags, in honor Of some great victory
The opinion that prevailed on board The
steamer was, that since she left the wharf
news had reached the Admiral Of the fall Of
Savannah.
Year: 1864

"bloody checks" then We wish General Grant
few more of them. In General Lees eyes
they will shortly resemble that famous victory
of Pyrrhus, single repetition OF winch in
volved ruin.
Year: 1864

rebels d,s usted with their failure here as below have
given over for the present any hope OF achieving SO i'm
porant feat as ,at Of cutting on the supplies OF our
arwy-ther iime-bonore strategy in repellng the ad.
vance Of the Army OF tue Potomac.


Our coored troops in this army have not, rs been
engaged to any very great extent. but whenever tsey
have met the enemy they have exhibited courage
unexpected in view OF popular opinion, not prejudice
So far. Ferrero's division have repulsed the famous
Hampton Legion and the troops above mentioned They
have been engaged two occasions only sucs the begin
ing Of this campaign in vgSia mention this fact,


learn that the stories have been told
or their lighting In the present series OF engagements
regret that cannot at present send fuller details Of
their present engagement.


sKlRMsnING


The pickets n front Of corps are not ameably
disposed as elsewhere the line. Skrmihng has been
In progress today to extent. Our days losses
number some six wounded.
Year: 1864




NUMBER 0NE.-One hour lost in the morn
ing by lying in bed will put back all the
business of the day.


One hour gained by carly rising is worth
n month in year.


One hole in the fence will cost ten times
as much, if neglected, as it will to fix it at
once.


One diseased sheep will spoil flock.


One unruly animal will teach all the 9th
ers ina company bad tricks; and the Bible
says one sinner destroys much good.


One drunkard will keep family poor and
render them miserable.


Ose wife that is always telling how fine
her neighbor dresses and how little she can
get, will look pleasaRtsr if sho talks about
something else,


One husband that ia penuFious or lazy,
and deprives his family Of necessary com
forts such as their ncighbors enjoy, is not
as desirable husband as he ought to bo.
An awkward, bashfnl man, who was get
ting into stage at Norwich few days ago,
pushed his foot through the hoop,skirt of
a lady passenger. In the course Of several
ingenious eXpedients to eytricate himself,
he only succeeded in putting his other foot
through the hoops of another lady. Sink
ing back in seeming despair, he shouted,
Hullo, driver, hold on | thought was
getting into a stage, but l find myself in a
cooper shop!"
Year: 1864

will surely save you.


Do not use the Drops when forbidden in
the directions, fer although a positive cure,
and harmless at all other times, they are so
powerful and finely calculated to adjust and
govern the functions of the sexual organism,
that if taken At improper times, they woald
produce results contrary to nature, against
which all, particularly those who would re-
produce, should carefully guard.
Year: 1864

The Richmond Sentinel has access to q
letter from an officer, giving a sketch Of
the operations of the cavalry during the
recent invasion of Maryland and the Dis
trict of Columbia. We give below all Of
the letter that is necessary to the inter
est of the narrative part is considered
proper to withhold:


"WHITF's Form ON THE PoToNAc.
Year: 1864

The presentation of beautiful gold
watch and chain to VIM 7. johnson,
Hospital Steward, Q. S. A, stationed at
Hospital No. l9, occurred on the 18th,
the gift being done in behalf Of its many
donors, by G. NJ Flenner, in the follow.
ing appropriate language


STEwARD:-I have the honor and
pleasure in behalf Of your numerous
friends, who are, and have been, con-
hected with this hospital, to present
you this watch and chain as mark of
their high regard and esteem of you as
friend and as appreciation of the abil-
ity and promptness you have displayed
in the discharge of the arduous duties
encumbent upon you May you ever
wear it as q token of an inseparable
chain of friendship-its links TO remain
unsevered-and may every tick that
emanates therefrom cement more firm
ly the tie which has SO long united US.


Reply OF the Steward:


FELLOW SoLDIERs AND FRIENDS:


To be the recipient of this valuable
gift from source so unexpected fills
me with q sense of gratitude which l
am unable to find language to express.


In the discharge of my duties have
endeayored to conduct uvself bonora-
bly,, and to do justice to ali Our hos
pital has the reputation of being one of
the best in the city; the honor Of
which belongs to you all Continue in
the future to discharge the duties you
have heretofore SO ably performed


We are all, or have been engaged in
the same great and glorious cause of
our Union, and may Heaven bless and
crown US with success, that we may all
soon return to our homes, and once
more be happy and united people.


For this valuable token accept my
heartfelt thanks, and while 1 shall ever
be honored with its possession, may
be actuated to more faithful discharge
of my duties, endowed with deeper
and truer feelings of friendship for, and
appreciation of your merits, and the
kindness you have exhibited towards
me in this presentation.
Year: 1864

We learn from Washington, where
General Hancock has his headquarters.
that enlistments in the new First Vet
eran Army Corps are progressing favor
ably. The order of the War Depart
ment for the organization of the corps
provided that it should consist Of TWEEN.
ty thousand men, who had already
served honorably not less than two
years, and that enlistments should
commence on the lst Of December, and
continue until the first day OF January
next It viii thus be seen that, to be
up to time, enlistmen.s should average
about six hundred and fifty men per
day. We should think that, taking
the whole country over, and consider
ing the large number cf men there are
of the class referred to, and the great
Inducements offered, and the short
term of service required, that this
number might easily be reached
There Is q liberal bounty of three hun
dred dollars to the volunteer, payable
on being mustered in, and only one
year of service.


We are convinced that the thousands
Of old soldiers throughout the land,
who still desire TO take hand in de-
livering the last blow to the great re-
bslIion, and who still hope to see the
Union restored and the flag under
which they have fought triumph, only
need that the subject be brought be-
fore them, to induce them to join the
finest and most gallant Of our com
maEderN, Maj.-Gen- Hancock.--Ns0
York Tines.
Year: 1864

Do you see that group of Ladies go
ingup or down Cedar St Nine chances
out Of ten they are going or have been
to Merse's ''Gallery Of the Cumberland,
25 Cedar st, opposite Commercial Hotel.


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