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Year: 1863

The rebel invasion Of Pennsylvanis
has had q wonderful effect to stop the
croaking of the copperheads. 1t shows
that they who oppose the admlnlstra'
ton in the prosecution Of the war are
enemies of the country and friends ol
the rebels. 1t is passing strange that any
one should fail to see this before; bat the
thickness Of some peoples heads is won
derful: and It takes a knock down argu-
ment to make any impression upon
them.


But the inyas..o on of the North opens
the eyes of all who are not willfully
blind to the fact. that the rebels are for
wal: for destruction; and that no peace
will satisfy them. except it be the recog-
milton Of their bastard Confederscy. 1t
shows, too, that they desire the destruc-
ton of the property and the prosperity
of the North and will endeavor TO carry
out this desire as far as possible.


These things being true, it is mani
fest that every one who opposes the
most vigorous prosecution Of the war,
is a foe to his own household and fire
side. and an enemy to bis neighbors and
society.


True, this has been the case from the
beginning as much as it is now; but
some ever shut their orbs to the light,
and it required rough blow to strike
the scales from their eyes. This inva-
sion has acted something in the same
manner as did the firing upon Sumter
to unite the people. But as soon as
the pressure ceases. the Shiny head oil
treason will again show itself.
Year: 1863

Suppose the defeat of the rebels
proves as disastrous as reports and our
hopes make it appear. what then? Shall
the administration recede one step from
it's position on the subject of Emanci-
patton +? No, never! Sooner may Mr..
Lincoln's hand be palsied than he sho'd
ever write one word to fasten the chains
of Slavery upon one Of the millions
who were made free by his Proclama-
lion Of January.


There is no such thing as progress
backwards" The cry Of Freedom has
rang out upon the free air of America.
and blasted be the arm that would fas-
ten broken chain; palsied the tongue
that would speak for oppression. No;
let the watchword be LIBERTY; and he
who calls for Slavery. let him 60 in the
shanbles and be sold. God save US
from the ruin of backsliding into the
slough of bondage.


The word has gone out. proclaim
liberty to the captive" and that worl
shall never be recalled. 1t must stand
while the pillars Of State remain.s And
perish every one who shall stand in the
way of its fulfillment.
Year: 1863

What is to be done with guerrillas
and bush Whackers when the war is
over? Are they, with their blood
stained souls and garments dyed in hu-
man gore. to be permitted TO sit down
peaceably under the Stars and Stripes
and enjoy all the rights and privileges
Of citizenship. and the possession Of the
property they have obtained with mur-
derous hands ? Never, say we. We
are utterly opposed to any such policy.
Every man who has taken up arms
against his government and his neigh
bors as traitor and murderer-guer-
ri la and bushwhacker-should be dis
franchised. No such villain should
ever be permitted to march up to the
polls and. with an assassin's hand. casl
ballot into the box which should kill
the vote of the soldier who stood by hn
country and fought for her flag. No


never! Every God-forsaken wretch o.


the whole pifatical crew should be mark.
ed. and then never allowed TO vote at any


election after peace and the Union are


restored. And now is the time to find


the evidence against these infamous
monsters.
Year: 1863

The ordinance Of Emancipation pass
ed by the Missouri convention. which
We give elsewhere. is very Gar from
what it should be. 1t provides that af-
ter July 4. 1870. all slaves in the State
shall be free: but goes on Immediately
to declare that q large portion of them
all over 40 years Of age-sre not free
and never shall be free! That is strange
freedom. truly! 1t further provides
that all under IL years of age shall serve
their masters under al! the disabilities ol
the sbominable and accursed system as
much as though the ordinance we're no,
passed.


This is what We call very miserable
piece of botch-work. 1t will, if ratified
by the people. to whom it is to be sub
mitted, we believe. though the ordinance
itself does not say SO. but half benefit
the State as would an out and out policy
Of freedom. and will retard progress a.
least ten years.


Besides. it gives masters seven years
in which 10 take their slaves ou, of the
State and sell them. If any place to sell
can be found; and it looks very much
n though this was the design Of the
fiamers of the ordinance.


Yet bad as are tie defects of the
measure. We are glad that action look
ing in the right direction has been taken.
and that ultimately Missouri. even un-
der this ordinance. will become free
State. We regret much the injustice
OF the ordinance, and the sad separation
of families it must lead to. but it is,
after al, much better than no ordinance
at all.


This is quite different result from
that bargained for by the pro slavery
hounds Of 1856. when they were
resolving and swearing that Kansas
should be slave State. and that all
abolitionis!s who SET foot upon her soil
Year: 1863

From various sources of information
sre are assured that the Valley country is
now unoccupied by the Yankees, and that
lhe people once more breathe the air Of
freedom The only Federal force we
hear of is a report that they have a small
body at Martinsbimg, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, which road perhaps
the Government is rebuilding. One state
nent represents that our forces extend
as low down as Shepherdstown, but this
We are satisfied is uniOundcd. a Yam
kcc force of infantry and cavalry, esti-
mated at from two to three thousand, is
on the South Branch, in Hardy county,
and n short time since they were press
lny horses, from which the inference is
drawn that they contemplate raid.


The crops Of corn and grass in the
Valley are said to be excellent, scarcely
ever surpassed in that productive region.
Year: 1863

DEATH from Dissipation. of
the Powhatan Hotel all remember venera-
bic goat Of the male persuasion which stood
sentinel at the back porch-a most remarka-
bic animal, that took his chew of tobacco,
knocked small boys down the steps, and in
other ways initiated that noble animal, man.
Recently he acquired the habit of taking his
tod and would go up every morning to a
bOarder's room, where he was welcome, and
take his morning invigorator If his friend
did not get up to do the honors the goat
would testify his displeasure by pulling off
the bed clothes and butting things around
generally He would often get so tight that
he would fall down stairs. Of course this
reckless life on the part of respectable
goat could have but one termination, and
that was death, and Billy, taking that view
of the case, laid down on Saturday and yield
ed up his life in quiet and gentleman like
manner. His spirit fed to that goat recep-
tacle of goats where there is very little to-
bacco and no toddy. The chief mourners
on the occasion We're q one-eyed rooster and
terrier The former took a brief but melan-
choly survey of the defunct, and went on
chasing grasshopper that was making a
living in the vicinity. Such is life.
Year: 1863

MURDER OF LADY IN MISSISSIPPI -
The Morton Miss correspondent OF the At
lanta Appeai, writing on the Sth inst, gives
the following account of a fiendish murder
perpetrated recently by the Federals upon
the person Of a young married lady near the
city of Natchez:


A Yankee lieutenant and two private sol
diers entered the house of the party deceased,
who, in the absence of her husband, was the
only occupant of the place, demanding
where her husband was concealed. She re-
fused to tell him, and at the same time asked
what they wanted with him. The Yankee
officer told her that what they wanted with
him was their business and none OF hers, and
said that he would give her three minutes to
reveal the whereabouts of her husband, and
il she did not do SO in that time he would
take her life She refused peremptOrily,
when, the time having expired, the murderer
deliberately took Oft his scarf, and with the
assistance of his men hung her up by the
neck in her own house, and left her in the
agonies OF violent death She was after
wards cut down 10y her friends, but life had
long since been extinct. The gentleman
who relates this herrible, strange, foul, and
unnatural murder, is now in this town, and
is an old citizen of Natchez, having edited
at one time weekly journal in that city
He says he saw the dead body aiterit was cut
down.
Year: 1863

A hajeas corpus case is being tried in
Petersburg to test the question whether
the militia Of that city now in camp near
there have been turned over to the Con
tederate States 1t has been proved in the
trial that many of the men had furnished
substitutes for the Confederate army and
had been exempted from service in that
army. On the other hand telegram from
Adl't Gen. Cooper to Gen. Jenkins was
read in court, stating that the militia CT
that city must be considered in the Con-
federate service, and that provisions must
be furnished them from the Confederate
commissary stores. The Judge will de-
liver his decision tomorrow.
Year: 1863

The Late Rains were just at the nick Of
time for the early corn crops, which are very
heavy, and which may now be considered as
made. Old farmers declare that they never
saw corn look SO beautiful at any season Of
the year, and many Of them predict that the
yield will be the greatest ever known within
the State of Virginia. An abundance of corn
is sure to make meats plentiful.
Year: 1863

Ssootiag-Pessnns passing over the small
bridge that spans the gully between 18th and
24tA streets, Union Hill, have been shot at
by some villains concealed beneath, with
what design is not stated, nor do We know;
but this much we do know, that Capt Lea
Mounted Guard win bag them some night
when they least expect it, or We are very
mach mistaken in the company.
Year: 1863

The events Of the war they developed will be
faithfully given, that the public may be advised to
its progress the results Of bat the condition Of the
eonendng armies, and all that affects the great struggle
at home and abroad for the overthrow of the Rebellion


In addition, the lSnfiRel will contain the CURRENT
NEWS Of the day, CHOICE MISCELLANY STATE
ITEMS, the latest reports of the NEW YORK and GIN
ClNNATI GENERAL and CATTLE MARKETS the con-
don of the MONEY AMI STOCK MARKETS; in a word
IL will he the effort of the Propretors Of the Sentinel
give its columns interest for all classes of readers and
such information viii be especially adapted to the
well being Of .he citizens OF Indiana.


The Sensinei will continue represent and stand by
the regular organizations of the Democratic party State
and Nstons sustain the principles and policy they shall
and support the candidates they may nominate.


We have no agents The low prices for subscription
will not allow It. We therefore ask Democratic
friends-al who desire the Of sound principles
aid in the o; the circulation Of the Sentinel
Daily and Weekly until they shall least reach every
Democratic family in Indiana The press is most i'm
porant agent ia directing Alright the public mind and all
that is needed to give the Democratic party permanent
rule is the Of the people to its prnc
Piles and policy. IL shall be aim, with all the ability
possess faithfully advocate Democratic sentiments
and measures for we believe that in doing best
promote the true interests Of the country.
Year: 1863

wA distinguished statesman recently


suggested that the clergymen Of the loyal
Statcs should concert the solemn administra-
ton, upon one day, Of the oath Of allegiance
to the Federal Union to their congregations,
Year: 1863

The propricty Of lay representation has for
some time been agitatcd in the Methodist
Church In this country. We understand that
preparations are now making for a SYSTEM
attic effort to procure the admission Of laymen
into the Annual Conferences. Ameeting Of
the friends Of this movement hns just been
held IN Philadelphia, and also in New York.
At the last General Conference of the Chnrch
this matter was considered, and that body
expressed itself in favor Of lay representation,
leaving its adoption to depend entirely upon
the vote Of the people connected with the
Church. It is estimated that $1,000 Metho.
dists have since expressed themselves fayora'
hlY q lar renresentati0n.
Year: 1863

Mr.. EDITOR Here is description of
western home, which perhaps may in
terest those who are fond of level country /:


"E. says may have the privilege of
sending you description Of this country,
and as think it will not be difficult, | have
taken piece of paper and am out doors
sitting on a log, SO | can survey the whole
world and give you correct picture oft.
In looking around here, one would think
this might be the only place in the uni.
verse, for can see the 'end of the world"
in every direction On the south, as far
as the eye can reach, are prairie and sky,
which appear to meet on very friendly
terms-thev seem quite glad to see each
other. The prairie is the greener of the
two; I cannot say which is the elder
On the west is sky and prairie, and |
think the prairie looks little nearer 80
the sky, than the sky does to it,-such
little differences are worth nothing where
everything looks so plain. On the north
is sky and prairie, interspersed with a
black bird. On the east it is quite differ
ent it is sky and prairie with few trees
standing up against the sky, but they
look very much out of place | think there
was a mistake made in the arrangement,
there are so few it is onl y an aggravation.
However the scenery is very fine here
just now 1t has been raining a little
and the clouds hang beautifully in the
sky They are of all colors, and [ pre-,
sumo, are sent to show us that the west
has charms as well as the east. The sky
is the handsomest thing in the country
but it is too far off to suit me. 1t is the
only thing | can see anywhere around
here to hang anything on, and it is rather
Iinconvenient to reach


Can you see this country now from my
description | have not told you about
our locust trees and the grounds about
our house We have very extensive
grounds here, indeed. This is all the
paper allowed myself to describe thi:
country on, SO will close by saying it is &
bewitching place. X.
Year: 1863

she makes nc trouble now, demands nc
love, no soft words, no tender little offices:
A look of patient endurance, we fancied
also an expression of unrequited love, SAT-
on her marble features. Her children
were there, clad in weeds of woe, and ih
irony we remembered the strong mans
words: "She was good mother in hef
day"


When the bell ceased tolling, the
strange minister rose in the pulpit. His
form was erect and his voice strong, but
his hair was silvery white. He read ssvs
eral passages of Scripture expressive of
Gods compassion to feeble man, and es.
pscially of his tenderness when gray hairs
are on him and his strength faileth Flo
then made some touching remarks on hua
man fraity, and of dependence on God,
urging all present to make their peace
with their maker while in health, thai
they might claim his promises when heart
aud flesh should fail them. "Then," hs
said, "the eternal God shall be thy refuge,
and beneath thee shall be the everlasting
arms" Leaning over the desk and gazing
intently on the cothned form before him,
he then said reverently: "From little
child [ have honored the aged but never
till gray hairs covered my own head, did
| know truly how much love and sym:
pathy this class have right to demand
Of their fellow creatures. Now | feel il.
Our mother who now lies in death before
US, was stranger to me, as was all these
her descendants. All | know of her is
what her sou told me to oday-that she
was brought to this town from afar, sixty
nine years ago, a happy bride--that here
she passed the most of her life, toiling as
only mothers ever have strength to toll,
until she reared large family of sons
AID daughters, that she left her home
here, clad in the weeds of widowhood, to
dwell among her children; and that till
health and vigor left her, she lived for
you her descendants. You who together
have shared her love and care, know how
we'll you have requited her. God forbid
that conscience should accuse any of you
of ingratitude or murmuring on account
of the care this has been to you of late:
When you go back to your homes, be
careful of your words and your example
before your own children, for the fruit Of
your own doing you will surely reap from
them when you yourself totter on the
brink of the grave. entreat you as
friend, as one who has himself entered
the evening of life," that you never say
in the presence of your families nor heav1
en-, "Our mother eutlived her usefulness,
she was burden to u.s." Never, never;
a mother cannot live SO long as that -
No; when she can no longer labor for her
children, nor yet care for herself, she can
fall like precious weight on their falthz
ful bosoms and call forth by her elpless-
ness all the noble, generous feelings of
their natures.


Adieu, then, poor, toil-worn mother
there are no more sleepless nights, no
more days of pain lor thee. Undying
vigor and everlasting usefulness are part
Of the inheritance OF the redeemed. Fee
bic as thou vert on earth, thou wilt be
no burden on the bosom of Infinite Love,
but there shalt thou find thy longed for
rest, and receive glorious sympathy from
Jesus and his ransomed fold"
Year: 1863

+x+Devoted to the cause of Republicanism,
che interests of Agriculture, the advancement
Of Education, and the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that of
Principle, it will endeaver to aid in the work
of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
Year: 1863

Religicas-The revival at the Grace Street


Baptist Church is increasing in interest. A
large number have protested conversion,
and some thirty present themselves every


night as ''iDquirers," among whom are many
soldiers connected with the City BATTALION
and the batteries to the west of tho eity.
Year: 1863

encouraged by their wonderful success, thes
untlrlng savans commenced the study of other
mineral waters. In one of these they found
another new metal, which gave two dark red
lines in the spectrum. To this they gave tn
name


RUBIDIUM.


These sustances are widely diffused in mi
mute quantities throughout the world. One of
our most promising young chemists, native
of Maine, Mr.. Allen of the Sheffield School at
Yale, has worked up magnificent CRYSTALS of
the platino-chlorid of one of these metals from
Lepidolte found in Hebron, in this State.


Chemists in Europe and America are now
hard aa this new field of spectral ANALYSIS and
the prism has passed from the shelves of the
philosophical cabinet, to the spectroscope of
chemist have thus very briefly given an ac-
count of the discoveries of the celebrated
German photo-chemists, and the question nat
urally arises, "why have not chemists known
all this before?"


Because las physicist in this country has
well saidl a crowd may look down thorough
fare which is strange TO them, and they can
not read single sign upon the stores. But
let one read sign by telescope, and every
body will recognize that he has rightly read it.
So, here. Kirchhof and Bunsen read off the
two new metals, and all the world can read
them now.


As these chemists pursued their studies still
further, they found that even the air which
was consumed in the burning jet had a per-
ceptible effect upon the spectrum. Therefore,
making allowance for this in their experiments,
they began TO direct their attention to the
solar spectrum ITSELF The result of their
study may be summed up in few words. viz: :
they believe that the sunlight comes from an
intensely luminous, ignited atmosphere,
and has spectrum corresponding to the ele-
ments now volatilized in that atmosphere.


Among these elements they consider that
Iron, Magnesium, Chromium and Nickel are
present; while many other metals are wanting
in the solar atmosphere.


Surely these two men have added a new
chapter to chemistry. / shall be right glad if
have conveyed even slight idea of the new
chapter of which we have thus far only read
a single page.
Year: 1863




Who should understand at this time. the great sd-
vantages to be gratuitously enjoyed BY them in
Northern Missouri.


Any quantity of superior hav can be cheaply and
readily obtained without trespassing upon the rights
of any for If the grass not cut from the prairies
and gathered it rots or Is destroyed hy fire. But lit
tie hay is needed as the winters are mild and short
and the "blue grass of the country furnishes ex-
cellent grazing even in mid winter. How long this
opportunity for gratuitous and superior pssturage
and fodder will continue it is impossible to tell
doubtless the rapid march of freedom viii cut it
short by inducing an immense emigration but rs the
Railroad Company and nonresident spectators own
all the land except small proportion occupied by a
very sparse population, the strong probability is that
Wool Growers and large Stock Raisers enjoy
the present facilities long enough with proper enter
prise TO accumulate independent fortunes before the
present vacant lands purchased and settled
to circumseribe ample ranges for their stock Thus
poor and virtually larger and more
productive farms In Missouri than rich men do or
ava sauf In fha Eas
Year: 1863

No CHANCE FOR DIssArIsFAcrIoN.-
DeLand Il Go. authorize those who sell
their goods to tell purchasers to use one
half of paper Of their Chemical .Saler-
atus, and then if they are not entirely sat
ished with its superiority over Soda or
any other brand Of Saleratus to return the
balance and get the money for the whole
refunded. This Saleratus is perfect,
therefore they are willing to let it stand
or fall upon its own merit.
Year: 1863

The opening of the trail from here to Grand
Ronde Valley is matter of the utmost import
ance to the business men of this city. Letters
from below inform us that when the people there
have the assurance that our road is open, we may
expect all the travel by this City. Roads are be-
ing opened from the various points along the
river, and our people here should not allow them
to get the start of u.s. r


We have the advantage over every one Of these
places in every respect, excepting an open road.
Our route is nearer we have goods in abundance
to supply miners, which the other places have
not and our road, when once cleared of snow,
is universally pronounced the best route across
the mountains. But these advantages are of no
considerable Importance unless we make them
practicable by at once opening our road. Other
places getting tie start in this respect, must keep
it, for time at least, and what they may lack in
the way of supplies can soon be made up unless
we at once place ourselves in position to COM
pete with them in point of avenues for travel If
the road company cannot open the road it can be
done otherwise, and by only very few days la
Dor and at very small expense. Let every one
take an interest in this matter and push the work