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Year: 1864

FAIL oy A GREAr SoLpIKR.-In the
loss of Major General Mcpherson.
who was killed in the battle before
Atlanta on Friday, the country loses
one Of its ablest and best servants,
and the army an engineer officer who,
by general consent of his fellow Off
GERS, stood first and foremost in that
department of the service. Gen. Nc
Pherson has been on duty in the
West since the opening of the var.--
He was with Buel, in Kentucky, and
subsequently in the advance<of our
army through Tennessee, he had the
important and difficult duty of keep
ing open and in order the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad. When the
campaign of Yicksburg began last
year, he was assigned by Gen. Grant
TO the command of a corps, and he
commanded the centre Of our army
during the seige Of that place. In
that position he had the main direc-
ton Of the scige operations, and was
spoken of in the highest terms by
Gen. Grant in his official report. Sub
sequontly Grant wrote letter urging
tho confirmation Of Gems. MCPHERSON
and Sherman as Major Generals, and
in this document he spoke of both
these officers with a warmth and ap-
probation which was remarkable in
one whose language is SO moderate
and guarded. After the fall Of the
city he remained in command there
for some time, but subsequently he
was transferred to Chattanooga with
tho greater part of his force. In the
advance from thence upon Atlanta,
begun in May last, he has borne a
prominent and always glorious part.
His corps has been foremost in the
fight, and his strategical and tactical
movements have always exhibited the
very highest skill. His loss is u very
deplorable one at this moment. To
the Old army, to his companions in
the field, and TO the country, it is a
loss irretrievable.
Year: 1864

In tract distributed by the Mormon
preachers. the following question and answer
occurs: What shall be the reward of those
who have forsaken their wives for righteous
ness sake? A hundred fold Of wives here,
and wives everlasting hereafter"
Year: 1864

WePubish on the outside of our paper, speech
the last but One-delyered by the great Douglass
1t is speech that is often misquoted and miscon-
strued by newspapers giving only small portions OF
it, only so much as to favor certain line Of argu-
ment Togot the true meaning Of the speech it is
necessary to read the whole of it.
Year: 1864

fouNosTERs--school- boy, clerk, or APP
prentlce--a word or two in your ear. If
you desire success in any matter pertain
ing to this life or the coming, you must
have a purpose--a determination, that,
God helping, YOU will achieve success.
You may be poor frlendless, unkhown,--
your clothing scant, your stomach half
filled,-your place may be at the foot of
the ladder; no matter. Whatever your
position may be, do your duty in it, stout
ly and perseyeringIy, with your eye fixed
far ahead and upward.


Keeping the purpose before you that
You will RISE be obedient TO your employ
er, attentive TO your business, obliging to
your shop mates, and courteous TO stran-
gers; and seize every opportunity to i'm
prove your heart, your mind, and your
workmanship. Do every thing well-no
sighting, no hiding defects. aiming al
ways at perfection. Watch those who
are skillful, and strive to equal and excel
them. Secure the friendship Of all by de-
serving it. Allow no opportunity of rem
dering service to pass without improv-
ING it, even if il cost you some labor and
selfdenial. Be Of use to others, even in
a small way for time may come when
they may be Of service to you. A self
ish mau may get ahead faster than you;
but selfishness is cotemptible-a and you
need not envy his success; when you
achieve your object nobly, you will Ell
JOY it, and bo respected.


Always bear in mind that character IS
capital. TO gain this, you must be So
scrupulousy honest, that you wold be as
willing TO put live coal in your pocket
as a penny that is not yours. Never run
in debt; do without what you cannot at
once pay for, even though you sbonld suf-
fer somewhat. No matter what the
amount of your earnings may be, save n
portion every week, aud invest it in
savings bank Of good standing; it will
grow, and will stand you in good stead
some day. Better temporary subsistence
and constant plenty afterward, than un-
earned present comfort and future perpet-
ual want. Never lie openly or covertly,
by word or action. A liar may deceive
his follows-God aud himself never
Concious Of falsity, liar can have no
selfrespect; without self-respect, reputa-
lion cannot be achieved.


With noble purpose as the end of all
your actions, and with action becoming
your purpose, yonr success is merely n
question of time, always provided you
have some brain and abundant common
sense.
Year: 1864

SUNFLowER SEED.-Chickehs are very
fond of sunnower seeds, which not only
fatten them very quickly but make their
flesh very tender, juicy, and fine favored.
Therefore il will be well for you TO plant
sunhowers in some corner of your grounds
for this purpose.-C Cor Of tie Dollar
Newspaper.
Year: 1864

The New York Post makes calcula-
ton from which it concludes that in about
sixteen years there will not be n vacant
lot on the island, aud that from the bat
terry to Westchesler county no buildings
can be erected without removing some
other Structure.
Year: 1864

A YOUNG woman of Newburyport has
sent to Mr.. Lincoln pair Of woolen socks,
on the bottom of each of which is knit
ted the secession flag, and near the top
the stars and stripes, so that when worn
by the President, he will always have the
flag of tho rebellion under his feet
Year: 1864

A CURIOUS trick of rifeshootiug was
performed at Paris, the other day. a
Swiss gentleman backed himself to take
aim with his carbine, then support it with
his right arm, then with his left hand put
his hat over the muzzle, and hit the CEN
tire of the target. This he did three
times, and landed the money.
Year: 1864

LIFE IN ARIzoNIA.-Life in Arizonia
is cheerful at times. 1t is related that q
poor fellow prospecting the country be-
tween the forks of the Gila and Saline
Rivers was suspected by some miners of
having purloined sum of money from
their camp. He was seized and tied to a
tree, and made target for several rifles,
a number OF balls taking effect in his legs.
A reprieve was then granted, and in the
afternoon he was about to be hung, when
Dutchman acknowledged himself the
culprit, and the place where the money
was hidden.
Year: 1864

Whoever intends to purchase good Family
Sewing Machine, Of any kind, will do we'll to
call at the News Office. We can furnish them
a, all times upon the most advantageous terms.


PRoPRIEroRs OF THE News
Year: 1864

A MAN was convicted of blasphemy in
a town in Canada recently, and sentenced
to three months Imprisonment at hard Ia
Dor and TO pay a fine of five dollars. 1t
is said he was putting up stove pipe at
the time the offence was committed,
which fact the court was eloquently i'm
portuncd by his lawyer to take into con-
sideration.
Year: 1864

The g. S. steam transport Union LEFT the
Lower Bay for yesterday afternoon and proceeded
on her wsy to Port Royal. Sic had on board large
cargo Of seres provisions and neceesariea for the
south Atlantic Squadron and a force Of seameu and
officers destined MI up vacancies in the different yes
sells bhe also haG an Immense mail.
Year: 1864

A story is told of some persons who Wis
tied an observatory On the Cotton Hill in
Edinburg, where the moon was to be seer
in full orb. While one young man was
looking through the telescope, his friends
very waggishly turned the tube aside, SO
that it struck across to the opposite side o.
the Forth. The man continued to look
with great bewilderment at seeing houses
and people walking about, and seemed
quite delighted at thus receiving ocular
demonstration that the moon was inhabit
ed. At last the telescope rested on sign
board, and he cried out in immense sur
prise, "Oh, dear mel 'Ales sold here !!
How on earth did they get them up? (Roars
of laughter
Year: 1864

IT is doubtless true that Gen. Smith com
mands the James River Army, and that
Gen. Butler ist'a sort of supernumerary, u
however appearances may lead someto think
otherwise; but there can be no mistake as
to who has charge of the telegraph and
sends the dispatches. It was not General
Smith. Ca good soldier who informed tht
Secretary Of War and the country that


"Gen,4 Grant will not be troubled
with any achievements to Lee from Beau
regard forces
Year: 1864

Who have injured themselves by certain practice In
duged in when alone, habit frequently learned frou
evil companions at school, the effects Of which are
nightly fet even when asleep, and if not cured rem
defs marriage impossible and destroys both mind and
body, should apply immediately.


What pity that young man, the hope OF his eSun,
try the darling parents, should be snatched from
a prospects and enioyments OF e by the consequence
of devatng from the path of nature and indugng in
certain secret habit such parsons MUST before con-
temp ating ....
Year: 1864

than an Abolitionist or Loyal Lacquer, too
big fool to keep his mouth shut-too lazy
to earn an honest living, and too cowardly
to take gun and 60 to war in defense OF
the principles so dear to everybody? If so,
let him speak out.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces


sary requisites to promote connubal happiness In
deed without these the journey hrough life becomes
weary pilgrimage; the prospect nourly darkens to the
view: the mind becomes Swallowed with despair and


filled with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
Of another hecornea hliphted with onr own.
Year: 1864

40G cOUiQ6hN xh6EOVM CVNtEN4AVN


It is indeed wonderful the rapid strides this
war has made towards Universal Freedom. How
absolutely foolish people were three years ago
Had the Administration then taken the stand it
now occupies it would have been hurled from
power by the loyal people of the North. Think
of the consequences Of such move at that time
and tell Is if there is man who doubts the
controlling, directing power Of the Almighty in
restoring Justice to her reign.


The idea of Convention in the interests OF
Freedom formed exclusively of delegates from
elayehOldipg States, We think sufficiently strong
testimony to convince the most skeptical Copper
head. What an empty shell vel have been grasI.
ing at in the restoration Of the Union'l But
that time is past; and We now have an anti.
slavery Convention composed of shareholders
and whose duty is to consider for the abolition
of Slavery. The idea was first proposed by
Graatz Brown, Of Missouri, and the call is signed
by men from Missouri, Maryland, Western Vir
ginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. 1.
was called to meet On the Sth of January, but the
Executive Committee deemed it important that
the South should be more fully represented, and
hence its rostponement until March.


Such move will greatly encourage the Presi
dent in all radical measures, and aid the people
striving at the just decision that every vestige OF
slavery must be wiped out. 1t will satisfy all
timid Unionists to such an end, and stop the
blatant Copperhead who is not q wilful and de-
Gberate Rebel
Year: 1864

An EKrRAoRDISARY Casa soldier in
Sherman army with throat cut from ear TO
ear, wax thought TO be mortally wouriled by
a council Of surgeons but the one under
whose immediate care he was, thought he
was Justified in making an experiment for
the good Of others, et the same time having
great hopes Of saving the man. He firsl
commenced his task by cutting through
where the two upper ribs meet tkc sternum,
and through this o'fce, for forty days, he
has been fe'l Use gallons of milk per week,
and sometimes his appetite required five per
day. He is fat and hearty, and the surgeon
thinks in two weeks he will have him able.
and the inside OF his throat so nearly healed
As TO allow him to swallow by the natural
passage. He at first introduced stomach
pump, and thus fed his patient. and after a
few hours would clear his stomach in the
same manner, thus producing artificial di.
gestion, till it was no longer necessary A
silver tube is now used to feed him. Louis
cilie Journal
Year: 1864

II is announced on semi official authority
that the Government il considering measures
looking 10 the reduction Of the premium on
gold. The first step IN this direction viii be
the payment. in advance OF maturity. of the
January interest. The coin sufficient for
this purpose is now Idle in the Treasury. -
This will be accompanied by other vigorous
measures.
Year: 1864

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-It is believed the
rebels will not be able to accomplish any
thing at present in the Shenandoah valley,
owing to the inclement weather and con-
dition of the streams. The Shenandoah
river is impossible from floating ice, and
of our forces have been such as
to prevent the possibility of bridge build
ing by the enemy. 1t is not expected that
Early will remain in that section after the
present month.
Year: 1864

NE" AOhAf mug 40


The World has the following from Head
quarters Army Potomac, 18th:


The brilliant flank movement by the 5th
Corps yesterday morning was complete
success. The enemy's forces had been near
" all Withdrawn from this direction to
send across the James River to meet the at
tack of the I'd and 10th Corps, and only
strong piekets were found guarding the
road.


These retreated 50 rapidly that our men
thought they would meet with no opposi-
ton, and they went to work very deliber-
ately to destroy the track, but when they
got about two miles torn up heavy force
advanced in line of battle up the railroad
with supporting columns on either side
They charged calamity but met with the
veteran Seccn1 Division under General
Ayers, and after an engagement Of half an
hour fell back in confusion. AFTER short
time they again formed in line and made
another attempt to drive back the divis-
ion. but were again repulsed with some loss.


Just before dark they made another eff
fort to break through our lines and this
time received a worse punishment than be-
fore as they were driven bsek nearly half
a mile, leaving their dead and wounded In
our hands. Their loss is estimated at 1000.
Our killed and wounded will number about
400, principally in the I'd division.
Year: 1864

This morning the energy made a vigor-
Gus attack OF the Fifth Corps, on the left
of the Weldon railroad, at the same place
where they were partially successful on
Friday, but today they met with a differ
ent reception.


Our line was formed about thes me time
that it was on that day-the First Division
being on the extreme left, connecting wi h
cavalry. which covered the railroad to-
wards Reams' Station. The Second Di-
Year: 1864

may notshrink, and which 1 Iearnestly hope


we may not be enforced. To those who
threaten us with this evil, I say, we do


not use any threats in return-there is
no desire to provoke passion or create fur
ther irritation. Such men are earnestly
and solemnly invoked to abandon their evil
purposes; but at the same time, they are
warned chat this invocation is not prompt
ed by any apprehension of weakness of the
Government, or the success of the attempts
to destroy it. would avert, by all proper
means, the occurrence of civil war in the
State: but if it must come, let the conse-
quences be upon those who precipitate it
upon US. JOIN BRoUGH.
Year: 1864

RIvra NEws.-Yesterday morning
the river was closed again at this
point, and four passengers came across
although it was considered very danger
Gus. About noon the gorge broke away,
and the ice commenced running again
but towards night it gorged again. Navi
CATION has been temporarily suspended il
consequence of the extreme cold weather
and the steamer Johnson is now laid ur
at Quincy, and the Lucy Bertram lies ice
bound at Hannibal. The river is lowe,
now than it has been at any time this
year.
Year: 1864

WARD CoMMIrTEEs.-Thes several COM
mittees appointed at the War Meeting on
Monday evening, are requested to meet at
the Clerks Office in the Court House this
evening at I o'clock. A full attendance
is necessary, as the time in which to act
is short, il We are going to escape the
draft.
Year: 1864

zF The Ravels are still iceolated from
Keokuk and its warm hospitalities, and
continue TO remain on the opposite side of
the river. They sent us word last night
that they would be over to-day if posi-
Bile.
Year: 1864

E We see by the Davenport papers
that Prof. Agassz is announced to lecture
in that city next week. The citizens Of
Muscatine are trying to get him to come
to their city. Could he not be induced
to visit Keokuk
Year: 1864

CoRREcrIoS-Tbe rumor that Wa
published in our paper few days ago
Of the Grace Mill burning at Warsaw.
was without foundation. The flames
which were seen here were from an old
meadow a short distance below town.
Year: 1864

ATLANTA, Aug. 20.-Therc was heavy firing
on our centre last night. This morning the
cncmys batteries opened heavy fire on the
City which they kept up for two hours with


greater fury than they have yet exhibited. A
Sawyer she'll exploded in house killing a
Captain OF the 18th Texas cavalry and
wounding two children and several women
Kilpat'ick's expedition was directed against
the Atlanta and West Point Railroad which he
cut together with the telegraph lines, at Fair
burn From that point he struck towards the
Year: 1864

The largest and most expensive as- sortmentin Litchfeld county embracing

 the best quality and latest styles in market, worth from $10 to $30 set also a good assortment of Jewelry, not quite as fashionable, yet considerably

 worn. which was bought previous to the advance of material and labor, which l now sell even less than former ly also 5000 pieces of Dried and Plated Jewelry, which I will sell very cheap. so per cent. premium paid for gold Or silver in exchange for Jewelry
Year: 1864

President Fairfield writes: Several
important villages lie between Pisa and
Florence, among others that Of EnpOIi,
where provision is made for the very in
teresting annual ceremony Of the flying
donkeyl" " Strange bequests are sometimes
msde in this old world, and this illustrates
ore of them. Some years since an eccen-
trio man left considerable sum Of money,
the will providing that ence yesr live
donkey should be let down from the top
one Of the highest buildings in Empoli,
furnished with pair Of artificial wings
to provide for his safe descentl I believe
however that ropes are also employed to
render still more secure the descent Of his
donkeyship. This calls to mind singular
bequest made some years sgoin Liverpool,
England, which learned from an English
gentleman was still carried out in all its
parts. A considerable sum Of money was
left by will to the church Of st. Peter, and
it was provided In the bequest that the sex
ton should receive every week q leg Of
mutton, pint Of beer, bottle of wine,
and portion Of bread and cheese, in con-
siderstion Of which he should ring the
church bell one hour every Thursday eve
ming. Learned that the meat and drink
we're punctually furnished, and the bell as
punctuslly rung. There are evidently
more donkeys in Europe than the one
which annually makes his ingloTious de.
scent at Empoli."
Year: 1864

At the outbreak Of the Rebellion, Brown.
sons Quarterly Review was almost the
only advocate Of an Anti-Slsvery policy
among all the Catholic journals. The
great majority Of them were violently op.
posing exery Anti-SlsYery measure Of the
Government, and scting in concert with
the ultra Peace faction Of the Northern
Democracy. But the progress Of the war
has wrought among them several CONVEX
sions. The Cincinnati Telegraph, the or
gan Of Archbishop Purcell, was the first
to come over to the Anti Slavery party,
and to admit and even to urge the neces
sity Of sbolishing Slavery throughout the
United States. Its example has recently
been followed by the Universe, the Catho-
Lie paper Of Philadelphia, hitherto vio-
lent Democratic and Anti-Administratio
sheet. In late issue, this paper admits
that the peace Of the Republic demands
the abolition Of Slavery that the national
current in favor Of abolition grows stead
lily stronger snd has become Irresistible,
and that it would be absurd to attempt to
oppose it. Il therefore gives to the Irish
Democrats the sensible sdVice to accept
oheerfully What they are unable to undo
We nots The conversions as signs Of the
times.
Year: 1864

Nobody who resds the speech Of Cover
nor Vance, Of North Carolina, which we
published on Saturday, can help seeing
that whatever the feeling Of the people at
the South may be, the leaders are bitterly
and terribly in earnest. He makes much
Of the desire Of his audience either to re-
turn to the Union or remain neutral. He
admits that they are In q bad scrspe, but
asks them jeeringly how they are going to
get out Of it. BE assures them that the
provisions Of the Confederate Constitution
permitting secession, on which some of
them propose to rely, Is delusion and g
snare; that the Confederate Government
would certainly permit their withdrawal,
but only in order that their assumption Of
Foreign Power mightsuthorize their be-
ing attacked and cut to pieces. He tells
them that come what will there can be no
peace for them until the whole Confedera-
cy is either victorious or Vsnquished, and
that their complaints, either Of the war or
Of the Confederate Government are but
IS the idle winds; that willing or not
willing, their blood and money must be
forthcoming IS long ss Jefferson Davis is
pleased TO call for them.


We have little doubt that this is the
language Of the leaders, not only In North
Carolina, but in all the other rebel States.
The master minds Of the rebellion will
never give up the struggle ss long as they
can force or cojole single regiment into
the heldi and the position they are sble to
take in this matter is q striking illustrs-
tion both Of the strength and weakness of
an aristocracy. What the Vance, and
Toombsss, and Davis, and Browns, say at
the South, has great deal more force and
meaning than what any similar number Of
prominent men could say ct the North. =
Individuals count for more in the game Of
politics than they have done here for over
half 8 century. 1t Is very common thing
for apolitical man in the South to announce
himself on his own mere motion as a can
didste for Congress or the Legislature, Just
as happens in England. If any one places
himself in such position at the North, he
would be laughed at for his oonceit and
presumption. And as the mass Of the
people ct the South read little, most of
them owe their political knowledge to the
stump speakers Of lesding Shareholders
and theio sons. It is not good mode Of
learning, certainly. 1t has every vice that
any system Of instruction ever had. But
its effect in Strengthening the influence Of
the ruling class is inevitable. It gives
them complete control over the opinions Of
the elections, and CONSEQUENTLY secure to
themselves the control Of public affairs,
generation after generation. Two or three
men from each State are able to pledge it
to any course Of action, however wild or
wicked, with almost absolute certainty.
Year: 1864

ed to be smuggled through in order to de
fraud the Government


The Ways and Means Committee will
agree to tax whisky eighty cents per gal
Ion after July 1st, or prObAbly June 1st,
end one dollar after January next.
s John Hay, yclept Major, has returned
from his great Florida campaign, he is
to be laid on the disssoting table by the
Committee on the Conduct Of the War in
the hopeful endsavOr to gain points Of
knowledge in relation to the massacre at
OIuafaa
Year: 1864

On molten Of Blair the Committee on
Judiciary Was instructed to enquire Into
the expediency Of proposing an amend
ment to the Constitution by striking out
the article which forbids the laying 9 tax
on articles exported from sny State.


Mr.. Rice reported back from the Naval
Committee the bill providing for the edu-
cation Of naval constructors and engineers
at the naval academy. Ordered to be
printed and reoommitted.


At the expiration Of the morning hour
the House went into committee on the
smendatory national bank bill.


Mr.. Brooks made q financial speech and
indicated his objections to the bill.


The amendments to the bank bill are
being discussed.