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Year: 1862

PIrrsBCRG LANDING.-The details Of the
news thus far received are sufficient to show
that vic.ory has again perehed upon the ban
ners Of the Government troops, after a well
fought and severe contest. The worst feature
ef the whole affair Is the refusal of four OF the
Ohio regiments to fight. and their being sent
to tie rear IN disgrace. Probably these regi-
menls had number of Republicans in their
ranks who cared nothing about carrying the
war beyond the limits of their party. or they
may have refused to fight because slavery was
not abolished wherever the army was sent.
Year: 1862

Up TO The Marx" Don't yuu think the
Confederate soldiers understand the art of
fighting pretty well - Oh. yes; 1t is easy to
be seen that they have got the run of it -


And will soon have the hang of it.
Year: 1862

A KNoTTy TENT.--There Was once an itine- rant preacher in West Tennessee, who posses sing considerable natural eloquence, had gralu- ally become possessed of the idea that lie was also an extraordinary biblical scholar Under this delusion, he would frequently, at the lose of his sermons, ask any member of his congre gation who might have a knotty text to unravcl to speak it, and he would explain it at once, however much it might have troubled less dis tinguished dvnes. On one occasion, in large audience he was particularly pressing for some one to propound text. but none presuming to do so, he was about to sit down without an op- portunity of showing his learning, when chap by the door announced he had bible matter of great concern, which he desired to be enlight- ened upon.

 The preacher, quite animated professed his willingness and ability, and the congregation was in considerable excitement. 'What want to know," said the outsider, lis whether Jobs turkey was hen or gobbler?'

 The expounder looked confused, and the con- gregation Uttered as the questioner capped the climax by eXcalmng, in loud voice:

 q fetched him on the very first question:"

 From that time forward the preacher aban- doned the practice of asking for difficult passa- geS
Year: 1862

DREAMs.-To dream of mll,stone around your neck. is sign of what you may expect if you get au extravagant wife. To dream that you are lame is token that you will get into a hobble. When young lady dreams of cof- fin, it betokens that she should instantly discon- tnue the use of tight stays, ,and always go warmly and thckly shod in cold weather. To dream that your nose is red at the top is an intimation that you had better leave off brandy and water To dream of eggs is a sign that you will discov- CT mare's nest. If you dream of clothes, its a warning not to go to law, for, by the rule ot contrarles, you will be sure of non suit. It is very lucky to dream you pay for thing, twice over, since afterwards you will probably take care to have all your little bills paid up and re- ceipted.
Year: 1862

A SAILORS STORY OF P1G.-A curious ami. nal is the pig gentlemen!-Very cunning, too "a great deal more sensible than most people give hin credit for. l had pig aboard my ship that was toe knowing by half All hands were fond of him, and there was not one on board that would have seen him injured.

 There was a dog on board too, and the pig and he were capital friends They ate out of the same pate walked about the decks togeth- CT, and would lie down side by side under the bulwarks in the sun. The only thing ever quarreled about was lodging. Ths dog, you see, sir, had got kennel by himself; the pig had nothing of the sort. We did not think he needed one; but he had had his owa notions about the matter; why should Toby be hetteF housed for Q night than he? Well sir, hs had nine parts of tue law and though Toby tried to show him the rights of the question, he was 90 bigheaded that he either could not OF would not understand. So every night it came to bO " catch ss catch can." If the dog got in first he would show his teeth and the other had to lie under the boat, or find the softest plank where he could; if the pig was in possession, the dog could not turn him out, but looked out for his revenge next time.

 One evening, gentlemen, it had been blowing hard all day and had just ordered close reefsd topsails for the gale was increasing, and thsra was good deal of sea running, and it wos con- inq on to be wet; in short, I said to r,ysslf e called down the companion ladder ios tAs boy to bring up my pea jacket. "Ws are going e have dirty night" The pig was slipping end tumbling about the decks, for the ship lay ovsS so much with the breeze, being closehaulsd, that he could not keep his hoofs. At last he thought he would go and secure his berth for the night though it wanted good bit to dusk. But 10. and behold! Toby had been of the same mind and there he was safely housed, '" Umph, umphr said piggy, as he turned and looked up ct the black sky to windward: but Toby did not ofeP to move. At last, the pig seemed to give 1t up and took turn or two, as if he was making up his mind which was the warmest corner. Pres entity he trudges offto the lee scuppers, where the tin plate was lying that they ate their cold 'tatoes off Pig takes up the plate in his mouth and carries it to part of the deck where the dog could see it, but some. way from the kennel then, turning his tail towarks the dog, he begins to act as if he was eating out of the plate, mak- ing it rattle, and munchipg with his mouth pretty loud.-. Whatr' thinks Toby, " has pig gy got victuals there ?" and he prcked up his ears and looked out towards the place, making a little whining. "Champ, champ y goes the pig, taking not the least notice of the dog aud down goes his mouth to the plate again. Toby conld' mt stand that any longer Victuals and he not there! out ne runs, and comes up in front of tilo pig, with his mouth watering, and push- es his cold nose into the empty plate. Like shot, gentlemen, the pig turned tail, andwas snug in he kennel before Toby we'll knew whether there was any meat or not ia the plate.
Year: 1862

.Suudrv Preparations for Hinter.-Before the earth freezes let little mound of earth be raised around the body of every fruit tree, for the purpose of protecting them from being enawcd by mice when the ground is covered with snow.

 The philosophy of this practice is, when the mice form their roads and runs beneath the snow when they arrive at q mound of earth they will always pass arouna it, and not touch the tree.

 Flow gardens before the ground freezes and where there is not sufficient room for team to work with blow, let the soil De thrown lhlo ridges with spade.

 Let shelters be erected for domestic animals, and see that old ones are put in order before the snow falls. One driving, pelting storm of ram and snow wlli dissinate several dollars worth of mutton or beef, even in one day

 See that cave troughs on the barns are in good order 80 that they will carry the water aw " from the yard.

 Let the fire mature of the barn yards be col lected in heaps with broad hoes, before snow falls and let the yards be well Uttered with straw for the comfort of animals and for mak ing manure.

 Make new racks and repair old ones, for hol- ding fodder for both sheep and cattle so that they will be in readiness when cold and stormy weather comes on

 When domestic animals are passing from pas ture to fodder the change is so great as to at- ect their health many times very seriously and they frequently become spring poor before thelr owners are really aware of it. This is particu. larly the case with milk COWS at the beginning of winter. Let each one have a few quarts of meal and wheat bran daily, until their bowels have been thoroughly prepared for dry fodder. And if it be scared with hot water, and fed to them lukewarm, it will increase the flow of milk to good degree.

 Let fatten;ng swine have clean and dry apartment, comfortably warm-for no animal will take on fat we'll when it is exposed to chil ling winds. and to wet and cold.
Year: 1862

Here is a sample of how Republican
papers lie. Alluding to the people of the
South the Muscatine Journal says:


"Again and again they have refused to
compromise, and have hurled back into
the teeth Of their Northern spmpathisers
every offer of Cancellation"


So far from this being the truth, the
Southern people, through their Senators
and Representatives in Congress begged
and prayed that a mere declaration of
their constitutional rights as THESE rights
were decided to be theirs by that branch Of
the Government whose right it was to pass
judgment on the matter, might be made
by Congress, but Congress refused to do
it by the vote of Republicans controlling
that body. 1t is a lie, therefore, that any
compromise whatever has been offered to
the South. They asked no compromise
only theis constitutional rights, and these
the Republicans and Abolitionists refused
them. Let the facts be known though
the Heavens fall.-Dubuque Herald.
Year: 1862

During our perambulations yesterday in
search of items we came across contra
band who had escaped from bondage,
through therepresentationsa and intrigues Of
some of that class who consider the Consti-
tuition ga league with the devil and a COW
enant with hell" He was miserably clad,
forlorn and hungry, but, Notwithstanding
all his troubles, there was not an emanci-
pationist or an abolitionist had the manly
courage to alleviate his sufferings or ren.
der him pecuniary aid. After enticing
him from good home and kind mas
ter, which he pathetically acknowledged,
his trie nds, who are daily bowling for the
liberation Of slaves, leave him to all the
horrors of starvation and destitution
These contrabands, who have been revel-
ing in luxury and ease all their lives, will
find out shortly, to their sorrow, how they
have been cajoled by these freedom s1rieb-
ers as some of the poor creatures already
have. Our city is filed to overfowing
with them, and they are fast becoming
fardels to our taxpayers, A great many
of them are employed at diminished rates
to the exclusion of the white man. And SO
it will continue untilthe laboring man rises
up in his might and hurls from power
those who are against the Constitution and
his own interests who are daily advoca-
ting the freedom of the slave, who are
strenuously urging the passage Of austere
confscation bills, and who are the cause,
to great extent, Of bringing about the
present deplorable state Of affairs. Let
our workingmen be on their guard, for
they are standing on volcano which is
liable at any moment to emit its destruc-
tive lava. Harrisburg (Pa.) Union.
Year: 1862

All communications for publication must be accom-
panied with the real name OF the author,
ton will be paid them. The real of the author
will not be published unless desired, but we cannot
consent to insert communications unless we know the
writer. M r rt+rv
Year: 1862

IN STATE.
Keepers Of the Sacred Key,
And the Great Seal of Destiny.
Whose eye is the blue canopy,
Look down upon the warning world and tell Us what
the end will be.


e. Lo, through the wntry atmosphere,
On the white bosom of the sphere.
cluster of FIVE lakes appear
And all the land looks like couch, or warriors shield
or sheeted bier


And on that vast and hollow field,
With both lips closed and both eyes sealed
mighty figure is revealed
Stretched at full length and stiff and stark as in the
hollow of a shield.
The winds have tied the drfted snow
Around tine face and chin, and 10,
The sceptred Giants come and go,
And shake their shadowy and say We always
feared it would be so.'
She came of an heroic race
A giants strength, maiden's grace,
Like two in to embrace,
And match and blend and thoroughbend in her cOos-
sal form and face.


"where can her dazzling falchion be-
One hand is fallen i'll the sea
The gulf stream drifts it far and free,
Anu IN mat mana ner snnlnS oTand gtesMe from tue
depths resplendenty.
And by the other in it rest,
The Starry Banner of the West
Is clasped forever to her brest
And of her silver helmet, 10. sOrng eagle is the
crest!


And on her brow a sofened light,
As of star concealed from sight
By some thin vail feecy white.
Or of the rising behind the rainy vapors of the
night


The sisterhood that sweet
The Starry System sphered complete,
Which the mazed Orient used to greet
The Four and Thirty fallen glmmer and glitter at
her feet.


land, 10, the children which she bred,
And than all else cherished,
To make them strong in heart and deed,
Stand face face mortal foes with their swords cross
ed above the Dead


Each hath a mighty stroke and stride,
And one is Mother-true and tried,
The other dark ank evileyed
And by the hand of one of them his dear mother
surely died


"A stealthy step-a gleam of hell
It il the simple truth to tell
The Son stabbed, and the Mother fell
And 20 she liesall mute, and pale, and pure and ire
proachable.


"And then the battle trumpet blew
And the true brother sprang and drew
His blade to smite the traitor through
And they cashed above the bier and the night sweat
ed bloody dew


" Now, whatsoever stacd or fall
AsGoD is Great and man is small,
The truth shall triumph over all
Forever and forever more the Truth shall triumph
over all!


Thus saith the Keeper of the Key,
And the Great Seal of Destiny,
Whose eye is the blue canopy
And leaves His armament of Peace and Silence over
bond and free.
Year: 1862

ng Brown was speaking of Joe Ito
a friend one dsy and said to him; Joe is
a first rate fellow, bat it must be confessed he
has bis failings. am sorry it is SO, but can
not tell lie for any man. | love Joe, but
love the truth more" My dear Brown"
said Joe. who overheard the remark, never
thought You would prefer perfect stranger
to an old acquaintance
Year: 1862

YESHALL REAp.-Think of this, you that
are welnigh weary of we'll doing, you that
stand alone in goddess household, and who
sometimes grow dish artened amidst the cold,
ness, and The opposition, and the jeering you
that have enlisted under Chrsts banner, but
who. if you have not actually forsakeu house
and lands for His sake, have al least felt con-
strained to let pass many golden opportuni-
ty you who have been for years watching for
a soul, if happily ye might win it, and who
still see it as far from the kingdom as ever
You have long been contending with wicked
temper or an unholy passion, and who dare
not say that you have gained any sensible ad,
vantage over ito, be not weary Think of
the day when you shall rest from your labors,
and these works shall follow you. Think of
the day-the humbling, affecting, overwhelm-
ing day-wben the cup of cold water reappear
as an ingredient in the everlasting glory. Be
not weary in we'll doing, for in due season you
shall reap, if you faint not.
Year: 1862

No searching eye can pierce the veil
That DER my secret life is thrown;
No outward sign its tale


But to my bosom known,
Thus like the spark whose livid light
In the dark flint is hid from sight,
IL hMells within alone
Year: 1862

IL stood it long enough, however" said he.
until one day old Sam Crabtree brought in
on old bunghole, to which he said he wanted
a new barrel made Then | quit the business
in disgust
Year: 1862

RoLLA, Dec. 24.-The rpmor is current here that
the military authorities have received reliable in
formation of the existence of q dabolical plot on
the part of the rebels to destroy at a concerted
time all the railroad bridges on the different lines
in the State and to tear up the track.


- Especial Co respondence Missouri Democrat.
Year: 1862

TIE MoNTH OF MARY.-The month Of May is
known among Catholics as the testal season Tor
the indulgence of the most exquisite of our sym
pathes as members of family pervadng the
whole earth, but united by one common affection
for one loved mother. From the gorgeous
temples of Rome, to the humbiest alter with
which picty adorns the wastes of barbarism, the
Month of Mary" as it is called fills our sanctu-
aries with the first fruits of the Spring time, in
honor of her whom all nations call blessed The
choicest garlands of May are brought to deck the
altar of Mary, and to her protection mothers
anXi0usiy and fOndly commend their chlldren.-
The special devotion of this month is indeed
one of the most beautiful illustrations of the
perfect harmony which exists between the teach
ings of the Church and the social virtues which
dignity and embellish human life. 1t is not
possible that children who are taught to duly
to duly reverence the mother of the Rcdeemer
will fail in tilal devotion to their parent or that
the tenderness and senslbllity which spring up
and are cultivated under influences so benign
will import into the business of life such cold
and barren hearts as too often we all see making
desoation around them. irrespective OF the
religious or spiritual e1iciencyof the time honored
observance of the Church. it is socially cons dered
one of the most beautiful designs that can be
contemplated for the refinement of the heart, and
the proper direction Of It's affections


But the Catholic. who far from home and kin



munion of spirit, as he implores before the altar
of the Virgin protection for the distant objects
of his love- there is in it a sublime and touching
sentiment which language is powerless to express.
The sinner, too, who bowed with consciousness
of his crimes dare not approach the majesty OF
an offended cd, is reminded that though digniled
as no other mortal ever was the mother OF God,
all human as himself, will stand between justice
provoked and the punishment due to his SINS and
to her Invocation he commits the prayer which he
could not otherwise fashion. Unsulied youth
presents the earliest and rarcst flowers. and prays
that each returning May will find in her the
purity Of heart which now glnddens her Offering,
and sweetcr than the perfume OF vlolets rises the
alor Of that Young heart to be concentrated in
Heaven. Every age and every station nnds IN
this beautiful devotion an inspiration which fills
the soul with sunshine and the memories which
each recurring Month of May emblem, are per.
hans the sweetest and hOlest which fit around
the solemn scene of Catholics death bed s.
Z. Monitor.
Year: 1862

Ex-SENAToR GwIN.-The Butte Record has the
following reference to this individual


Cwin was arrested on his way East. lie was
released on his parole OF honor not to 90 into any
of the rebel States. He snooked around the streets
of New York awhile and then turned up in
Richmond. His next political platform should
be trap door, beams standant and horizontal
cord pendant, aud Gwn on the end ont, that his
soul may march on down to the great rebel
canital of the next world.
Year: 1862

RuMoRs. have been several i'm
portant rumors aAoat, within the past
few days. One was to the effect that the
French Minister had laid dispatches be.
fore the Secretary Of State. which would
involve us in Q war with France that
several European Powers had decided to
recognize the Independence of the South;
and levy would be made upon the people
of the North en- masss. This was gross
humbug but it answered the desired end
carried several important State election,
for the Tories.


Another rumor was, that the Federal
gun-boats had taken Mobile. This ID
doubtful.


A third rumor WAS, that q terrific bat.
tie was about to take place in Virginia.
We may rest assured Of one thing: that
no important advantage will soon be
gained over the rebel army in Virginia.
unless the pleasing rumor happily be true.
that Mcclellan has been removed, and
Burnside appointed in his place.
Year: 1862

For the past two weeks an epidemic has bro
ken out among the horses and is carrying them
oil at a fearful rate, cavalry companies losing
sometimes as many as ten day. In most OF
the cases the illness is Of but short duration.
One hour they appear sound and hearty as ever
and the next houI be dead or dying.
The disease is pronounced, BY those who are
"posted" in matters Of this character appertain-
ing to the horse as lung fever, aud thus far has
baflled the most slilful farmers among us in
their endeavOrs TO arrest It's progress,


There are those ameng US, professed Union
men, and who have always resided here, who
tel us that it has heretofore been the habit Of
Nirginians, who when buying and bringing here
Northern horses, to use them but little daring
the FIRST summer, letting them remain as quiet
as possible until acclima.icn. Another source
Of annoyance to these same animals, is the great
number of flies, their immense size and capacity
to stiag.


During the night as well as day arc these use
iul animals literally covered with them. So
wild and crazy do they become from this an
noyance, and their inability to rid themselves Of
them, that they break the strongest halter that
may be put on them. Then away they 90, first
for the river and then for the woods which is
generally the last that is seen of them. We at
present arc one Of the victims, our Bucephaus
having skedaddled in accordance with the above
fact, while careful search has failed to discover
Lis whereabouts.


Fly nets are useless, as no attention is paid to
them by these pests, while, in their endeavors to
rid themselves Of the same, blanket will be
shook off es fast as put on no matter how sight


it may be fastened. This moment numbers Of
! horses and mules are running about perfectly
wild from this very cause, an attempt to catch
! them being both futile and dangerous. irgiaia
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