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Year: 1862

their own bad oness Consistency Is tritely said
to be jewel. Well, then, if they cry down the
good currency of the government, let them come
out manfully and consistently, and more loudly
cry down in much fiercer tones their own bad
currency.


All the temporary clouds and interested
alarms raised in Wall street will soon pass away
and leave not q trace behind. Gold is wanted;
but it is not wanted by the people; they are
well pleased and satisfied with their own ma
tional currency; all they want is to get rid of
bad and troublesome currency Of local circu-
lation, for secure, uniform one, at par every
where throughout tho country. The present
demand for gold is the demand Of spectators
and foreigners and will soon pass away. 1t is,
In its present high rate, like the enormous price
Of some choice tulip roots in Holland, which, at
one time, could hardly be bought for money;
but after a time tulips fell to natural price,
while the people in the interior went on eating
and drinking as usual, and not one in thou
sand was affected . straw by the extrsva-
CANT rate Of tulips.
Year: 1862

the military events Of the next few days An
who wear the uniform of the United States
ought to be ashamed to be seen lounging about
the streets of Northern cities, unless they are
disabled for service, when their country calls
them to the active service Of the field, where
the Union is to be fought for and lost or won.
This proclamation gives token of the vigorous
prosecution of the war, and it ought to be met
in corresponding spirit by all who are en-
men who have not yet entered upon the con-
6iot. A short and vigorous war ought 10 be
the motto of the government and the people.
Year: 1862

THE FATE OF SENATOR WLsoN.-Ws have
just succeeded in politically killing q
Mr.. Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, anA
Chairman Of the Committee on Military A6ain
in the Senate. We have got him in mug
coffin, with 1.-The Liar Of the Senate" inscribed
on brass plate 1t is our intention to give
him splendid funeral in few days, due no
tice Of which will be given to the public.
Year: 1862

When | was young man, there lived
in our neighborhood farmer who was
usually reportedto be very liberal man,
and upright in his dealings. When he
bad any OF the produce of his farm to dis
pose Of, he made it an invariable rule to
give good measure-rather more than
could be required Of him. One of his
friends observing him frequently doing so,
questioned him why he did it--told him
he gave 200 much, aud said it would not
be to his advantage. Now mark the an
swer Of this excellent man "God AL
mighty has permitted me but one journey
through the world, and when | am gone
cannot return to rectify mistakes Think
Of this, but one journey through the
world


Yes, think Of that, ye short cord and
rotten limb fellows, and ye who call yell
low potatoes white, and solid tubers
mealy, measure your ruta bages in peck
measure, and both ends stump tail at that.
If fyou haze but one journey through life.
the devil, it is feared, is pretty near to
some Of you.
Year: 1862

Afull grown rabbit had hid itself away
in the copse Of fence, which separated
two fields near the centre, the most OK.
posed portion Of the battle ground
Rabbits are wont TO spend the day al D..
most motionlcss, aud in seeming dream.
ing meditation. This one could have had
but little thought-ifraLbits think-when
choosing its place Of retreat at early
dawn, that ere it was eventide there would
be such All unwonted and ruthless disturb.
ance.


DulinS all the prepaFa ion for battle
made around its lair throughout the fore
noon, it nevertheless remained Quiet
Early however, in the afternoon. when
the rage Of the battle had fairly begun.
and shot and shell were falling thick and
fat in all directions, shell chanccd to
burst so near Mr.. Rabbits hiding place.
tha. be evidently considered it unsafe to
tary longer. So. frightened almost to
death, ont he sprang into the open field.
and run hither and thither with the vain
hope OF finding a safe retreat. Which
ever way 1t ran, cannOnS were thunder
ing out their smoke and fire. regiment,
OF men were advancing or cl angling DO.
sltlon, horses galloping here and there
shells bursting and solid shot tearing M
the ground. Sometimes it would sonat
down, and lie perfectly STILL some new
and sudden danger would again start it
INTO motion. Once more it would stop
and raise itself as high as possible on its
hind legs, and look all round for some
place Of possible retreat.


At length that part Of the field seemed
open which lay in the direction opposite
IRON where the battle ragged most fercely.
Ihither it accordingly ran with all its re-
naming speed. Unobserved by it, howev
er, reg mont was in that direction. held
in reserve, and like Wellington's at Wat
erloo, was lying fat on the ground. in
order to escape the flying bullets. Ere
the ratht seemed aware, it had jumped
into the midst Of these men. 1t could
so 10 further. but presently nestled down
beside a soldier, and tried to hide itself
under his arm. As the man spread the
skirt OF his coat over the trembling fugi-
tive, IN order to insure it all the protec-
ton IN his power to bestow, he no doubt
feeling remembered how himself then
needed some higher protection. under the
shadow Of whose arm he might hide his
own deleuseless head from the fast null
tiplying missiles Of death, scattered in
all directions.


1t was not long however, before the
regiment was ordered up and forward
From the protection and safety granted,
the timid creature had evidently acquired
confidence III man-as the boys are wont
to say" been tanned" As the regi-
ment moved forward to the front of the
battle it hoped along, tanned seeming
ly, as a kitten, close at the feet of the sol
dier who had bestowed the needed pro-
lection. Wherever the regiment went
during all the remaining part of the
bloody day and terrible battle, the rsbJit
kept clost beside his new friend When
night came on, and the rage of battle had
ceased, it finally, unmole,ted and quietly
hoped away, in order to find some one
Of its old and familiar haunts.
Year: 1862

The eccentric John Holmes used frequent
ly in his addresses to different .juries to
explain the meaning of the phrase naked
thruth" by relating the following fable
Truth and Falsehood, travelling one warm
day, met at a river, and both went to
battle at the same place. Falsehood COM
ing first out of the water. took his COM
I,anion's clothes, and left his own vile
raiment, and then went his way. Truth
coming out of the water, saught in vain
for his own proper dress. Truth started
all naked in pursuit of the thief, but not
being 50 swift on foot, has never overta-
ken the fugitive. Ever since he has been
known as "naked Truth.
Year: 1862

WE right to hear that our farmers,
from the want of help and the general
gloom which hangs over them, from neg
lecting to put in their usual amount of
fall grain. Wheat is all important to
the country, and there is no tsme to lose
if a crop is to be made. In some neigh
borhools, we are told, scarcely a plow
has been moved. Wheat should be in
the ground from the 10th to the Goth of
this month, to insure good crop. If
our agricultureist fail. than we are truly
a ruined people. Take courage friends,
and DO your best, let come what mann
BucyrH { o, J Forum.
Year: 1862

We never heard of the ass who grew
fat by standing between two stacks of
hay. We do not believe that President
who stands between the radical and con Z
servative division Of his own party, first
looking one way and then the other, while
the rest OF the PEOPLE watch his movements
with trembling anxiety, will make any
thing by such a policy. The country
would be satisfied, aye, would rejoice, to
see him place himself Enthusiastically on
conservative grounds. Expecting such
a policy, Democrats have not only done
their duty toward the Government, as
they were bound to do but have geneally
sustained the Administration. To longer
decline TO adopt conservative policy is
fraud upon those who have rendered
the most efficient service in putting down
this rebellion. Let Mr.. Lincoln put his
foot on the noisy, reckless and traitorous
abolitionists of his party. and the dark
ness Of the future will be at once dispell-
ed Chicggo Times.
Year: 1862

The Chicago Tribune chnckles at the


idea of converting South Carolina into an
other Hayti. and there is good reason to
be elieve that we have in our country few
busy bodies in politics, who would cohtrl-
bute to establish two or three black re-
publics in the midst Of our white ones


With their idea of the equality Of races. !"
which they inform us was The object of the
bill authorizing diplomatic relations with
Hayii they cannot see why it is not both
possible and desirable that the negroes
should dominate in two or three or more Of
the Onited States. and b. represented in
Congress and The Cabinet To aid in this
consummalion every effort is made 10 gath
er together as many "contrabands" as
! possible in order to teach them. This
teaching. we mag he pretty sure, 10 'u'en-
tod not e. hem such knowledge
rs will be useful TO them in any probable
future Of theirs, but to irstill into their
minds notions of personal and political
equality and independence which will be-
source Of trouble hereafter 10 both black
aud white and perhaps TO the government
Of Tie country. These educational expert
ments are jus'ifable upon no grounds OF
either necessity or utility. Surely no mar
is fool enough to deroud upon them on
The ground Of military necessity and
there is no better reason for upholding
them. They nsedlsssly and wanton'y de-
fy and condemn the laws aud customs of
States where they have been initiated.
But. then, the fanatics, who instigate
them, think they will help to realize the
dream of negro equality. and to reduce
some of the States of our Uuion to the
condition of Hayti. which condition in
their eyes, is result not to be deprecated,
but 10 be desired.-.St. Louis Republican
Year: 1862

On the 18th Major John B. Coppor, in command OF
detachment OF Merril's horse, about three hundred
strong and detachment OF Major Rodgers battalion
Eleventh. NJ NJ about strong attacked and
after very nght entirely routed Porter's and
Dunn's bands OF guerillss, six hundred strong.


At accounts they still In hot pursuit Of Por
ters fcrces which moving rapidly SOUTH and had
crossed the railroad and posted themselves for another
fight In the vicinity Of Florida, whore thoy proba
bly, again attacked by Major Coppsrs forces, which
crossed the railroad in pursuit yesterday


The fight took place Memphis, aud was brought on
by small advanced guard being fred on by the enemy


Having halted chosen the ground for the fight thoy
were Immediately attacked by Major Copper and after


desperate fight, lasting nearly three hours were
pletely routed and driven from the hed leaving largo
number or dead and wounded on the ground.


The severity OF tho fight Is we'll illustrated BY the fact
that successive charges sopng ground the
concealed enemy repusod, and the sixth
ccssfui resulting In hand 10 hand struggle Ia which
cns Of Merrils horse killed by blow from mus.
kst across the neck, breaking It.


AZ the time the messenger left the ground all Of
killed and wounded had been found, amounting to
eighty three and twenty three dead guerias had been
discovered the field yet tho search among the thick
brush for the oad and wounded OF the enemy had just
eommsnced.s+


In Major Cioppers hasty note written the oed and
when just starting In pursuit, he sayss-i cannot hnd
terms, adequate express my admiration for the heroic
manner In which my command stood the CALLING and do
structve fire poured upon them BY me concealed
sins. The enemy badly whipped aud In full fight,
and follow at The enemy were well concealed IN
the brush and timber and must do them the justice 70
say that they fought desperately. They will not meet
me In open ground"
Year: 1862

How TO AVOID THE DRAFT-The Philadel-
phia Press relates the following story as fact.


One day in the last week an adroit speculator,
calculating on the fears as well as the curiosity
of those liable to military service advertised in
one of our city papers that in consideration OF
the sum of one dollar, sent to him by post at
certain given address, he would directly COM
municate an mfaHi6le method by which each
person receiving this valuable information could
avoid draft. As many as four hundred letters,
each enclosing dollar, reached the ingenious
advertiser within twelve hours In every in-
stance he conscientiously performed his prom
ise, and, without delay or evasion, communlca-
ted ho,c to evade the draft. The secret, which
is well worth knowing, was communicated In
the single word-ENLIsT.
Year: 1862

SUFFERINGs OF NORFOLK LoYALsT.--A
Washington letter in the New York Post
says that three outspOken Union men have
been found in Norfolk by our troops
One OF them was worth $4,000 before
the var. every dollar of which the rebels
conRscated. He took to the woods and
swamps south of Norfolk; and upon hear
ing that the old flag waved once more over
his native city, be returned. Meeting an
old northern friend on the street, he threw
himself into bis arms and fell to the ground
a shrieking maniac. The convulsion of Joy
was too much for mind and body, enfee-
bled by bis starving life 10 the woods, and
be is now lunatic.
Year: 1862

The AssAssINs AT BIRDS PoINT.-To-
morrow Gen. Paine commences putting in force
the order issued this morning by Gen. Grant in
reference to the people living near Bird 8
Point For some time these midnight assas-
sins have murdered the sentinels stationed in
the vicinity Of their houses, robbing them gen
orally of blankets and money. To-day the
house Of suspected character was visited,
when he stoutly affirmed himself Union man
and unaTmed. A search discovered two loaded
rifles and the blanket of one Of the four men
shot night before last. He was taken prisoner,
and will be hung probably.


Under the late order every family living
within circle OF six miles will be brought into
camp and kept there on pain Of death if attemp.
ting to escape. Enough of their property will
be taken to keep them. Often the murdered
pickets have not been found until morning
Sometimes q small blue hole in the head alone
tells where deaths leaden messenger entered
while again whole charge of buckshot ha.
lacerated the body, tearing it terribly, and
causing pool of blood to flow forth.-Cairo
Cor. st. Louis Rep, 18th
Year: 1862

CAIRO, Jan. 90 "A gentleman from New Or
leans arrived here last night, and reports that
when be left citizens were daily expecting that
Fort White, commanding the entrance Of Lake
Ponchartrain, would be attacked and captured by
the Federas from Ship Island. Thare were not
over five thousand volunteers in the city, and not
exceeding two thousand more could be raised for
the emergency. There are no batteries on the
river above or below the city. The only defenses
against attack from the gulf are two forts on the
opposite sides Of the river towards the mouth He
thinks the city could very easily be captured by a
small force
Year: 1862

II Now let me tell you a secret worth
hearing. This looking always forward lor
enjoyment don't pay. For what know of
it ! would as soon chase butterflies for liv-
ing, or bottle up moonshine for cloudy
nights The only true happiness is 10 take
the drops Of happiness as God gives them
every day of their lives, the boy must learn
to be happy when be is Plodding over his
lessons, the apprentice when be is learning
his fortune Ii he fails to learn this art he
will be sure to miss his enjoyment when he
gains what he sighs for
Year: 1862

The appearance Of these buildings was very brilliant
during tho entire evening. AZ O'Clock the Whole ar
the large estsblismentnve stories in heehwssalfn,
simultaneously lt up, each window being Illuminated at
the same as fellow Thoro were about ono tho,
sand lights facing the street. and threw forth ra
dance around the building nearly equal to that Of .ly
light AS the establishment stands al the corner Of sui
and Nassau Streets the best be obtained
from the southeast Of those streets taking the
angle Of the buildings in direct line. by adopting th
plan the Of the whole Of the edncs could be taken m
y, one gIspee, and cetsuty the sight was bright cne
Year: 1862

The chs point Of attraction last evening the City
Hall. Everybody turned into the Park, to gaze the


illumination there before visiting any Of the other build
ngs in the neighborhood. The hall had been decorated
during the day with six national flags, aud bearing
the OF tho State and another those of the city On
the coping OF the roof placed black signs which,
white letters painted tho Of the prncpal
battles Of the revolution and most of which by
him whose natal day being celebrated In front OF
the hall were the folowng;-
Year: 1862

The folly of interfering beIwixt man and
wife Is thus dramatically put:


When man and wife at sdds fall out,


Let sYulsx be you tutor:
'TWIxt masculine and feminie


What can there be but neulert
Year: 1862

The LAKE NAVAL DEPoT. "A petition
is being circulated in this town and coun-
ty, setting forth, briefly, very few of the
reasons why the mouth of Grand River
should receive the attention, if not the
location, of Navy Yard for these Lakes
by our government. There are but few
in our county who really comprehend the
immense amount of material, stores, &C.,
which accompany Navy Yard, and also
the amount of money continually dis
bursed for labor and supplies. 1t is Of
more Importance to the Grand River Val
ley than almost any other improvement,
increasing the value of the timber of
Western Michigan, and many other bene-
fits we can not now mention. We hope
the petition will be universally signed, and
as strong delegation sent to Washington
as can be procured. Rev. Mr.. FERRY
has taken hold of the matter-the right
man, being tho earliest settler resident
in this county, well acquainted with every
locality about the mouth of this river,
and personally moro extensively known
than any man in the county. Let every
body sign the petition.
Year: 1862

EE- We do not know where the Pres
ideut can more confidently look for good
advice and safe counsel than to the Leg
islature of Kentucky, representing, as it
does, the sterling Union sentiment Of that
noble State. This Legislature has just
expressed its desire that Mr.. Cameron
shall be removed from the Cabinet. We
venture the assertion that vast MAORI
ty of the loyal people of the loyal States
Join in that desire. We of course do not
count aboltionists as loyal people. How
reasonable that the President should re-
spond to the wish of so many good peo-
pie Chicago Times.
Year: 1862

thousand troops of our army, in and about
Louisville, in reaching us. But We arc
not afraid of his coming.


Ifyour typo can't read this you will
have to call in the devil" | could not
write at all but for the kindness of a
friend by my side, who allows me to use
his drum.head.


Yours Truly, GEo. w. WOODWARD.
Year: 1862

The MICHIGAN FARMER.-A late copy
of this most excellent agricultural work
is received. We are somewhat familiar
with journals of like character that are
published in several other States, yet
none'of them are superior in ability or
execution TO the Farmer of our own State.
1t is published at Detroit, weekly, and
is worthy the confidence and support of
every citizen of Michigan.
Year: 1862

be organized into companies, and regi-
ments, and fight if they choose The
white men of the South do not disdain to
let them fight why should the white men
of the North?


This policy does not contemplate a
proclamation inviting the entire flood of
Southern negroes within our lines. 1t
simply has reference to such as escape to
our lines, or such as are abandoned by
their masters to the possession of our ar
mics in States that are still insurrectiona-
ry. And we don't know as even this pol
icy would do in the State of Tennessee,
where armed insurrection is pretty much
subdued, and it is to be hoped the inhabi-
tants are becoming loyal again. But we
see no possible objection to it in the dis
loyal and pestiferous State of South Car.
Olina, and we hope the President will ap-
prove of it, and give Gen. nunter the
necessary authority. But we are not pre-
pared to say that the blacks should be
compelled to enlist into the service.
Year: 1862

In pursuance of requisition by the
President of the United States upon the
Governor of Vermont, and in considera-
ton of the necessity of more troops from
Vermont for the vigorous prosecution of
the war for the Union thereby indicated,
and in reliance upon the known patriot
ism and loyalty of the citizens of theState,
which demands, that all the assistance
needed by Government shall be afforded
promptly and without question, it is here
by ordered, that an additional regiment of
Infantry, to be denominated the Tenth
Regiment of Vermont Volunteers, be i'm
mediately raised and organized within
this State, to serve in the army of the
United States for the term of three years,
unless sooner discharged, 1t is believed
and expected by the Commander in Chiet
that'th burden thereby imposed upon the
people of Vermont will be cheerfully as
sumed, and that every true and loyal citi-
zen will exert his utmost endeavors to
procure prompt response to the call OF
the President.


All necessary recruiting stations will be
Year: 1862

Brattleboro' july ., 1852.
10 the people Of Vermont


The President of
the United States calls into the service of the
couptrv an additional force of three hundred
thousand men, and expresses The desire that
.sthev NAV be enrolled without delay, so as -
bring this unnecessary andinjurious Evil war
10 speedy and satisfactory corclusion."


Zach citizen should consider this appeal as
addressed directly 10 hin, and at once enquire
what he can do for bis country, directly, if
may be, and if not, indirectly,by encouraging
and assisting those able and willing to take
up arms and advance to the scene of conflict.
ANY one can see that, even though our arms
are everywhere victorious, additional troops
are need, d 10 garrison and hold the numerous
important points taken; and much more are
they needed to prevent or repair reverses
that may happen.


1t cannot be necessary to more than barely
remind the citizens of Vermont that the crisis
&C AZ ohallnn has come that by hesitation
and delay, it may be allowed ~ li--4r and
invite foreign interfere nee In Its behalf, or bv
such new, prompt and powerful rally TO
arms, as the loyal people of the country are
abundantly able to make, it can be crushed
and annihlated. The present, then, IS no
! time for hesitation or delay. Let the response
from Vermont be prompt and patriotic, and
in consonance with her past history. Let NO
Young man, cupable OF bearing arms in de-
| fence of his country and its wise and benef
| cent government, hnger at this important
peflod in the war. Let no one hinder those
who are brave and competent to fight the
battles of The country, from going forth to
that patriotic, righteous and needtul service
| Ii is OF the last Importance that the resour-
ces and strength OF our Government should
be now in large measure put forth, and its
power and stability fully proved and firmly
established. Let the President of these u i
ted States feel the strengthening influence OF
our prompt and hearty response to his late
call for additional troops, and those brave
men. our fathers, brothers and sons, now in
the field, struggling to the death to uphold
our cause, be cheered and encouraged by the
intelligence that many more Of the " Green
Mountain Boys are rapidly enrolling for the
service OF their country and will soon advance
to its defence. Much more might be said tc
YOU, fellow citizens, but few words to the
brave and patriotic is sufficient. Time, now
is everything. Let there be no delay for {
more convenient season. Let it be said tina
Vermont is one of the first States to RESPOND
with her quota - composed Of volunteers
ready for the service.


The 9th Regiment of Vermont Infantry
now IN camp in this State, will form part 0
our quota, under the recent call for thre
hundred thousand men. An order from tn
n Adiutant G neral of Vermont will indicat
the details of further necessary organization
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,


Governor of Vermont.