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Year: 1863

Position OF THE NoN-SLAvEHoLDING
WHITES OF THE SoUTB.--It is a remark
able circumstance, that the journals
which are az this time dealing the heav-
lest blows at the institution Of slavery
are printed in the slave states. Natu-
rally, men who have grown up in the
midst of slavery comprehend all the
evils with which it curses society; and
such men as these who write for the
Nashville Union speak from bitter ex-
perience; they have felt the oppression
OF the slave owning aristocracy; they
know whereof they speak. The wfi-
ters Of the Missouri Democrat, the
Nashville Union, the Baltimore Amer
ican, and Of other journals in the
southern states which are intellIgently
discussing the evils which slavery inflicts
upon the white population among whom
it exists, are southern men. How is it
that they have not spoken before?-
How is It that they speak so boldly
now? What will be the results Of their
discussion!


They were silent before the war, be-
cause they were not permitted to speak.
The Shareholders crushed out all dis
chssion OF this subject in the South
Their excuse for this tyranny was,
that to talk about slavery would at once
produce slave insurrection--that bug
bear of ell the masters, with which
they frightened very many who had
nothing to do with the evil. But re-
cent events have proved beyond doubt
that the slaves do not rise, do not
murder their masters, do not burn,
ravsge AID pillsge, even when the ut
most freedom is used 10 discussing the
question.--N. Y Post.
Year: 1863

An INDIAN SToRY.-There is an East
ern story, (which has its version in
many languages. Of a beautiful dam
sci, to whom a genius Of surprising
power desired to give talisman. He
enjoined her to take herself across a
field Of standing corn; she was to pluck
the tallest and largest ear she could
find, but she was to gather it as she
went forward, and never pause in her
path, or to step backward in quest Of
her object. In proportion TO the size
and ripeness Of the ear she gathered,
so would be its power as a talisman.-
She went out upon her quest, says the
legend, and entered upon the field
Many a tail stalk of surprising excel
lenos uaet hsr glance. but she still
walked onward, expecting always to
find one more ereeiLent still. At last
she reached portion Of the field where
the crops were thinner and the ears
more stunted. She regretted the tall
and graceful stalks she had left behind,
but disdaIned TO pick those which fell
so far below what her ideas were of a
perfect ear. But, alasl the stems grew
more ragged and more scanty as she
trod onward; on the margin OF the field
they were mildewed. and when she had
accomplished her walk through the
waving grain, she emerged on the 9TH
er side without having gathered any
ear whatever. The genius rebuked her
for her folly; but we are told that he
gave her an opportunity. Of retrieving
her error. We may apply this mystic
little Indian fable to the realities of dai-
ly life. Young men and young aOonaeS,
If you wOuld SUCCEED in life, FORM THE
HABIT OF DOING TIE MOST AND THE BEST
EACH MOMENT.
Year: 1863

A SHREwD TRIOK.--The howling
mob Of last week espied 4 Major of a
volunteer regiment alone in one Of the
avenues. and gave chase. He ran, but
the ruffians gained upon him. until fnal-
ly he looked for a convenient shelter in
order to save his life. Just ahead OF
him was q butchers shop. into which
he turned. divesting himself Of bis uni
form coat and throwing it under a stall.
Seizing long knife and cleaver. the
Major fell at work quietly uDn side
of beef, cutting and carving it with
great composure. The foremost ruff
fans soon rushed in, demanding to
know "where that officer was," but the
volunteer butcher, who by this time
had got himself professionally bloody,
chad seen no officer" The mob be-
lieyed him, turned away, and went
raging up the street in search Of new
victim. But the cool Major was safe.
~ Y. Post.
Year: 1863

Bloom 1T is remarked that tie peach
blossoms are much larger this spring than
usual and it is accepted by fruit growers as
an indication of good prospect for large
crop. When the blooms are small it is ow.
ing to cold, dreary weather, and the fruit is
apt to be deteriorated, and if the chilliness
continues long the buds will wither and fall
of, FIVE have no severe frosts the fruit will
be abundant and excellent.
Year: 1863

The Music of the Bells.-on Monday
evening next the celebrated Peak Family
will open at Huston Hall They Hro the
most famous Swiss bell-ringers in the world,
and can ring the necks of all pretenders
And as Harpists and Vocalists they have no
superiors In short, the Peake Family give
o varied and excellent entertainment Go
on Monday night
Year: 1863

A CU.IcsIry.- Last week at G. C.
Genes Hardware store, We saw decided
curiosity in the way Of lock. It is a
snail brass drawer lock Of very fine finish
with four guarding tumhIers to the back
which are so nicely fitted that hair can
not he introduced between the slides, or il
any other than the right KEY is used it ah-
solutely refused t. work. The chief curiosity
is q hook attachment lying behind the
back which is thief drtector. lfany pick
or wire is introduced TO unlock it, thi.
hook springs into notch in the back ami
hollis it as firm as steel and will not relax
it's hold until the right key is intrpd iced
and releases it If we had any private
drawer from which We wished to exclude
any eye or hand but our own. We would
have this lock on. Mr.. Cone shows it with
pleasure to any one.
Year: 1863

~ An old fellow being visited recently
by his pastor, he assured him that he could
not be good Christian unless he took up
his daily cross whereas he caught up his
wife aud lugged her about the room.
Year: 1863

AZ 1t was beautiful expression Of
Burke's upon the death of his son, that his
child in this world should be his ancestor
in the skies. Elder-born in glory, the
junior of the household is the senior Of
heaven.
Year: 1863

The yallandigham party lost many


thousand of votes through the odiousness o.
their candidate, and their share of the gain
in The general vote was swept away by this


loss, so that only the old strength Of the


Democratic organization was cast for Val


landigham.-Cin. Commercial


! The above admission is significant. The


Democratic party then, is stronger than its
candidate was in the late election in Ohio
Very likely, and we warn the Commercial
and the Republicans of our sister State,
that when the strength of the true Demo
cratic party, as it will stand massed before
the army of destructionists in November
1864, comes down upon it terrible as an
army with banners, We will not charge the
defeat of the Radicals to the odiousness
of their candidate, but to the odiousness OF
cause.
Year: 1863

We suspect II must be Wallace Of the
Louisville Journal who goes off thus, 10 a
late number Of that paper;


vIvE CLIoUoT The Madame Chiquot-
may her days and crops increase-rsceDtly
obtained an award Of 10000 francs from the
Tribunal Of Rheims as damages against
some manufacturers for counterfetiog her
trade mark. She sent the money 10 the
Mayor Of Rheims to be used towards the
completion of an asylum for the aged now
building in that city. Vive, veuve CIiquot
she must live on her glorious wine, for O
bottle Of it would put US in condition to
do any similar act two bottles would make
us onap our fingers at the estate Of VIZ. B
Astor or any other map, if proff-r d to Us
and third would convert our head into {
musical box, playing all the brindisis eve
composed in asuperb medley.
Year: 1863

A VALUABLE REMEDr.-Every family
should keep a small quantity Of chlorate
of potash. We have never found anything
equal TO i for simple liberated soro
throat. Dissolve small teaspoonful Of il
in tumbler Of cold water and then occa-
sionally take teaspoonful of the solution,
so as TO gargle the throat. 1t is nearly taste
less, and not at all offensive to take, and
is well adapted for children.


Nothing is better for chapped or cracked
hands. Wash them in the weak solution,
they will soon be well. 1t is also good for
rough, pimply, or chapped face. It may
be had of any druggist.-Farmer and Gar
daer.
Year: 1863

MORNING AIR.-It is a common and
favorte notion with many that the morning
air is the purest, most bracing; but the
very opposite is the fact. The air is more
full of dampness, fog, miasm, at about sun
rise, which the sun, however, soon dissi-
pates. Before engaging in anything like
exercise or work in the early morning out
of.doors, il is conducive to health TO take a
warm cup of coffee. if breakfast is not to
be had.
Year: 1863

Ex-secretary of war Cameron uttered
some strong war talk at meeting in WASH
ington few days ago. Said he's" We
have got to conquer these people, or they
will conqner US. There can be no COM
promise. Nor can you talk about recon-
struction. You cannot reconstruct house
of rotten and sound timber. 1t cannot be
done. The house will 60 down the moment
you attempt it. You must 60 through with
this contest. No matter how many lives, no
matter how much blood and treasure il may
cost, we must accomplish the subjeciion Of
this rebellion.
Year: 1863

A Graceful Compliment to Wife.


The following neat and beautiful reply
was made by the late Daniel O'Connell, in
response to toast given in compliment to
his wife, who was the object Of his long and
affectionate attachment. 1t was given at a
political meeting. The English language
could furnish nothing more touchingly ten
der and graceful:


There are some topics of so sacred and
sweet nature, that they may be compre.
hended by those who are happy, but they
cannot be possibly described by any human
being All that I shall do is to thank you
in the name of her who was the disinterest-
ed choice of my early youth; who was the
ever cheerful companion of my manly years:
and who is the sweetest sclace of that 'sere
aud yellow leaf age at which have arrived
In her name l thank you; and this you
may readily believe for experience, l think
will show to us all that man cannot battle
and struggle with malignant enemies. un
less his nest at home is warm and comfort
able-unless the honey Of human life i.
Commended By a hand that he loves"
Year: 1863

2 A correspondent os Tie American Agri-
culturist gives the above title to pudding,
for making which he furnishes the following
recipe: 4zu .


"One pint Of nice bread crumbs to one
quart of milk, one cup Of sugar, the yolks
Of four eges beaten, the grated rind of lem
on, a piece of butter the size ofan egg
Bake until done but NOT watery. Whip
The whites Of the eggs stiff, and beat in a
tea cupful Of sugar in which has been stir
red the jnice Of the lemon. Spread over
the pudding layer Of jelly, or any sweat
eggs over this and replace in the oven and
bake lightly. To be eaten with cold cream.
II is second to ice cream, and for some
seasons better"
Year: 1863

while dress of war which they will gladly
at any day throw of to reclothe themselves
with the garment. coasing their interest in
the civil affairs OF the country. 1t is the
boast OF Gov. Seymour that he counts 225,-
000 soldiers sent by New York to the field
it is also bis boast that his veto has smitten
the ballot out Of the hands Of every man in
this immense multitude of citizens& But
that riottr is to have his trial in due time.
Meanwhile, let him continue bis trembling,
and let his tottering cause tremblt With
him while the loyal men Of the nation
once more flushed with victory thank God
aud take courage
Year: 1863

THENEW YORK TIMES is now recognI zed through
out the country conspicuous among the journals of
the City of New York for the
CHEAPNESS OF ITS ISSUES,





ENTERPRISE OF IT'S MANAGEMENT
Year: 1863

MEASURING HAY. = The following
method of ascertaining the amount Of
hay in NOV we find Recommended
for those who may live distance from
a hay-scales Multiply the length by
the breath, and if the hay is somewhat
settled, ten solid yards make ton. Hay
will take ten to twelve solid yards per
ton.
Year: 1863

ToLERABLE- Robert Hall was un-
happy in his courtship Of Miss Steel.
When he was perhaps smarting beneath
the disappointment he went out to tea.
The lady Of the house said with no very
good taste .-~ You are duh, Mr.. Hall .
We have no polished steel here to enter
tain you sOh Madam, that's not the
slightest consequences; /; you have plenty
Of polished brass"
Year: 1863

geN~ Arrangements have been made ut
Kenosha FOR course Of lectures to be
delivered at that place, the proceeds Of
which are to be applied for the benefit
of sick and wounded soldiers,
Year: 1863

On this subject the 1mericue lyric
utturtst has the following:


''lf two persons are to occupy the
same room during the night, let them
step upon weighing scales as they retire,
and then again in the morning Ere
quently there will be loss Of two pounds
or more, and the average loss through
out the year will be more than one
pound, That is, during the night there
is loss Of pound Of matter which has
gone off from their bodies, partly from
the lungs, and partly through the skin.
The escaped material is carbonic acid,
and decayed animal matter, or poisonous
exhalatons This is ditlused through
the air in part, and in part absorbed by
the bed-clothes. 1t single ounce OF
wool or cotton be burned in the room,
it will SO completely satnwate the air
with smoke that one can hardly breathe,
though there be one ounce OF foreign mat
ter III the air Ii announce OF cotton be
burned in the room every half an hour
during the night, the air will be kept
constantly saturated with smoke, unless
there can be an open window or door
for it to escape Now the sixteen ounces
af smoke thus formed is far less poison
Gus than the sixteen ounces Of eXhala-
ton from the lungs and bodies of the
two persons who have lost pound in
weight during the eight hours Of sleep
ing for while the dry is mainly taken
into the lungs, the damp odors from the
body are absorbed both into the lungs
and into the pores of the whole body,
Need more be said to show the import
ance Of having bedrooms we'll venti-
lated, and Thoroughly airing the sheets,
coverlids and mattresses in the morning
before packing them in the form Of 4
neatly made bed?
Year: 1863

QUAKER WoMAN's WONDER My
friends there are three things | wonder
ut


First, That children should be 50 foolish
asto throw stones clubs and brickbats in
to fruit trees to knock down fruit, ifthcy
would let it alone it would fall off it
sell.


Second, Thatmen should be Q foolish;
and eayon 50 wicked, as to go to war and
kill each other; If let alone they would
die themselves,


Third and the last thing | wonder at
is, That young men should be so unwiso
as TO ogoaiter the young Indies if they
would only stay at home the young ladies
would be after them.
Year: 1863

TuE CULTURE or FLAx-English
papers are agitating the subject Of an
increased attention to the culture of
flax as an onset to the scarcity Of cot
ton. 1t is we'll known that machinery
has been perfected for its manufacture
both in this country and Europe, and
permanentprosperity will no doubtresnlt.
Year: 1863

TTIUH trc JUuTHHT,


Another large asemblage Of people congregated
corner o Broad and Market streets last evening but
manifestations Of dsprderly nature were made About
nine O'Clock General Runyon appeared and stated
people that he had just returned from consultation with
Governor Parker lie said that the Governor urged
the people observance of law and regard Tor good
that draft had been ordered in State that
he bad taken measures by representations general
government IN the matter which he hoped will relieve
from the draft and that he would do all In his power 10
bring as speedily as possible the question OF the
tonaty OF the Conscrpton act to legal decision These
remarks were received with cheering and
the people shortly began to dsperse, perfectly satisfied to
leave the matter in the hands Of the authorities
Year: 1863

HARTFORD, July II, 1905
Tho statement furnished the press by way of Spring
field and Albany that riot occurring In this city on
Tuesday, was an sbominable falsshoQd. No riot or
tumult of any kind has taken place here.


GOVERNOR BUCKINGHAM. or CONNECTICUT, ON THE


DRAFT.


From the Now Haven Journal, July Ill


The call Of Major Holter IN response to the call OF the
Governor for battalion Of 500 men do duty during
the tendency Of the draft, was answered by large
gathering at the Common Council Chamber yesterday
morning After discussion and the receipt OF number
OF names, the meeting adjourned till five p. N.


At that hour the Council Chamber crowded.
Mayor Tyler appeared with Governor Buckingham who
was received with much applause General Russell ex
planned a misapprehension which induced him to say
the temporary volunteers would only be wanted Tor thirty
days.


Governor Buckingham was introduced and made an
earnest address, laying down the duty Of all 10y men TO
oppose resistance to any law and explaining that IN view
OF the existing events in New York II might be possible
that the arm OF the law will require the assistance OF mill
tay authority TO its enforcement here He said no
proposed TO modify his order calling for for three
months 30 that tho commanding officers give nrloughs
for eghths OF the thereby patriotic business
men volunteer and still be able attend to theirbus
ready 70 be called upon engage In the necessary
drills The Governor spoke warmly In urging citizens
TO give everything for the higher duty OF protecting
the honor ana enforcing the laws OF the country and
curing IN the only practical way the personal security Of
themselves and families.


Judge HoILrTER called out and said his equally i'm
portan duty as police Judge would render it impossible
accept the command OF the battalion though he would
give II every aid In his power.


Governor BUCKINGHAM further said that II was no part
or his duty to enforce the draft That belonged the
general government. He did not call for men for that
purpose But it his duty preserve the peace and
good order OF the Staeto prevent riots outbreaks
and to enable the general government to peaceaby
1t announced by Gen. RUSSELL that the hall would
be open the evening receive volunteers and that
person desiring to raise company would be furnished
The meeting adjourned till evening
Year: 1863




The body of young man named Edward McDavht,
formerly Of this city, brought here TO day for inter-
McDavitt was one OF the rioters In New York. and
was killed in an attack by the military Tuesday. He
employed In factory in that city, and Is alleged
was pressed into the mob by the coming TO his
place. He was 80 years old and leaves wife and four
children The body is at No 23S Warren street, where
his friends reside
Year: 1863

I.
In the name Of Jehovah, our banner we raise,
With its stars and its stripes pledged anew to


His'praiss
IT is the ensign Of Truth, It is the standard OF


Right,
IT is the herald of Liberty, Union and Light.
And this flag of our fathers, in. Gods nar2c
Der their children shall wave to the end of


the world.
Ifit ever prove false to it's glorious trust, y.
May it's Toes drag it down with contempt to the


dust;
But as long as It is true to the blazon it holds.
Shall the arm Of Omnipotence bear up it's folds.
Here at home, with one sky and one land, let


it be
But the flag o: one people, harmonious ond free
From the north to the south, from the east to


the west,
With no treason to part us, no war to molest.
So abroad on all seas and all shores let it shine
AS the symbol of manhood redeem'd and d1


vine
That the down trod6en nations in triumph m ay


rise
With their feet on their chains and their brows


to the skies.
Year: 1863

Coal FIELDS IN OREGoS.-The Jacksonville
Sentinel says that immense coal discoveries
have been made in that valley. over quarter
of mile in width, and extending TO the noun
tains on either side The coal lies in many
places within two feet of the top of the ground,
and how far down it extends is not known.
Another evidence Of the mineral wealth of the
Pacific Coast-and the half has not yet been
discovered.
Year: 1863

Coal IN THE SLATE RASGE.-The Visalia
Delta says under date of January 22d:


Last week we alluded to the reported dscov-
cry of seam of coal in the vicinity of the
Slate Range district. Since that time we
have seen L. Reynolds, the discoverer and he
informs US that the seam, where it crops out,
Is four feet thick, and that the coal, even from
the top, burns freely, giving out great deal of
heat. From his description we should Judge
that it is what is called soft coal in the
Eastern markets. The location is some IS
miles from the Morrow lead, in a southwest
direction, with level country intervening
The effect of this discovery cannot be estima-
ted. Every foot of ground in Slate Range is
worth 500 per cent. more than it was week
ago.
Year: 1863

The NEW YoRE INDEPENDENT on ARBIrRA-
RI ARREsTs.-The Washington correspondent
of the Independent makes the following admis-
sion and statement The people will never
deny to the government the right Of arrest
ing traitors, but they will not endure arrests
made rather to crafty the personal feelings of
a Secretary or his agents than to save the
country from impending ruin. 1t is note
worthy fact that the same Col. Baker, who
figured so conspicuonsly in the Brinsmade case,
is still in the employ of Mr.. Stanton.
Year: 1863

Nor must Uncle Sans webbed feet
be forgotten. At all the waters mar
gins they have been present, not only
in the deep sea, the broad bay and the
rapid river, but also the narrow, mud
dy bayou, and wherever the ground
was little damp, they have been and
made their tracks.


The above is one of these beautiful
figures of speech for which Lincoln is
so distinguished, and which almost
equal his philosophic profundity. For
instance, he said in his Message, in
December, 1862:


"It is more easy to pay large debt
than it is to pay a larger.


cit is easier to pay when you have
something to pay with than when you
have nothing"


These are strikingly new and start-
ling original propositions. Here are
moro of Lincoln's axoms:


owe are making history.


"This Union can not exist half
slave and half free.


'I do not understand Mr.. Valland-
igham to be punished SO much for
what he had done as for what he pro-
baby would have done.'


The following is an extract from
the speech he delivered on the battle
of Gettysburg from the White
House.


"The rebels turned tail and rum"
Year: 1863

Some four weeks ago we received notice that
the Democrat Office would be destroyed On
Saturday night friend dropped us line
that an attempt to destroy it would be made
between then and Monday morning. A mum
ber OF friends volunteered to stand guard and
did so, Saturday and Sunday nights which
with some wise council from portion of the
Republicans, had the effect to prevent any
hostile demonstration. To them and the
Marshal we returned our thanks for stepping
forward to assist Us in the defence of the
liberty Of the press.


With no citizen have we any personal
difficulty. With no soldier have we ever
had hard word. The cause then, of this
threatnng attempt to strike down the liberty
Of the press in Tuscarawas, Is as we'll known
to every reader Of the Democrat as to ourseli.
We were adverse to the nomination of MIR.
Vallandgham, made his nomination a point
Of honor with the Democratic party, A fter
his nomination by the greatest Convention
ever held in Ohio, the Democrat, alone with
one hundred and fifteen othet Democratic
papers in the State, raised his hame, and
have, from that time defended him and the
Democratic party from the charge Of "traitor'
made by Republican papers. In dong SO
the Democrat has done just as oil the Demo
cratic papers oil the State have done. We
have however, in resenting SO insulting d
charge, made it q rule not to mlsrepresent
any man or any set of men and il OF any
time any erroteobs Statement was made on
the information Of others, we always set the
matter right as soon d discovered. All we
want is the truth to 60 but to the people.


Yet in the face Of our known position we
have been threatened to death with the de
struction OF our property for maintaining
hat we believe to be the cause Of Right, the
Union the Constitution and the laws. II
the people encourage, by their votes this
spirit 0 lawlessness and disregard Of private
rights and public liberty, then there is little
| little worth living tor in the future. - Nsso
PM. Den. s an