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Year: 1864

The times in which we live are so much of
lden slippers and downy beds, thatwe can
not look for much manly vigor or endurance,
aud where success does not appear, the faith
of our times incines to abandonment of the
iield. This was nat the way with the men Of
"a til of whom Paul writes. Nor is it the
history of the men who have carried the
Gospel to the destitute and degraded.


Wo arc reminded of the mission to Green
land in the days Of Christian stach, where
after years of labor and toll without encour-
agement, they consulted together for weeks
as to the evidence Of duty to stay. Christian
David concluded to return to his own country
but he agreed to support the mission to his
utmost ability Slach agreed to try ten years
longer, even if no fruit should arise from his
labors. Three other missionaries agreed TO
spend and be spent-to believe without see
ing, and hope against hope.


Their supplies were reduced to the lowest
degree, when vessel arrived from Europe,
but brought nothing for them. Out Of their
scanty supply they had to provide subsist-
enee for David to return home They had
now to rely on the seals caught by the Green
landers. These they had to buy. When ut
tempting to catch fish for themselves, they
were in danger of being drowned. In their
'atfait God sent strange Greenisnder named
Year: 1864

sidered that, he was reminded of an anecdote
of horse dealer, who sold a horse to gen
tleman said as the horse was sold the dealer
might Just tell him candidly what faults it
really had. well, said the dealer, 'he only
has two faults, when he is out in the field he
is very bad to catch, and when you have
caught him he is of no use" So it was with
the steam pow, it was very expensive to get,
and when it was got it was very bad to get to
work"


WHEAT VS.. LINsRED.-A paper was read
by Robert Irvine, F. R. s., before the Lass
wade Agricultural Society, on the Rearing
of Plants and Animals" in which he said
that at present prices there, "ton for ton,
wheat is as cheap as linseed; but it contains
only one-fourth of the flesh forming matters
present in linseed, SO that it is four times
more costly in real fact. Indeed, dried clo-
YER hay contains as much nourishment as
wheat Linceed cake for every pound used
would do with six or eight of bran to bring
to the level of hay. Thus linseed' is much
cheaper as fa tener than even hay or grass.
1t might want the oil, as this tends only to
heat the blood and form that, which do not
hold to be the legitimate end ofstock feeding
1t is scarcely necessary to ada that all such
statements, based mainly upon theory, are
likely to require important notifications III
applying them to practice.
Year: 1864

when he supposed the daughter would be at
home. She often exchanged the books and
had friendly chat with him.


One evening he came as usual, and the
Young lady met him at the door. She was
dressed to go out, and said;


"Whom would you like to see, myself or
nv mother3 was about to call on friend.
If my mother viii answer your purpose
please to walk into the drawing-room; but il
you desire my company, will postpone my
visit till another time"


The young man hesitated and stammerod
"ne--he-did not--not want to--to detain
her from her engagement; but if she had not
been going out, he would have enjoyed her
society"


every we'll" she rejoined, and accordingly
took off her bonnet, and they spent very
pleasant evening.


That question-"Whom do you prefer to
see. myself or my motherH" settled the mat
ter. The result was, he soon proposed and
they were afterward married.
Year: 1864

Madame D, who resides at Chaton,
was lady Of the strictest character and
of a heart proof against allurements. She
prided herself upon her great insensibility,
and her profound indifference had repuls-
ed all those gallants who had volunteered
to offer their addresses. The country was
for her veritahle retreat; she Stunned
reuntons, and was only happy in solitude.
The charms of chosen circle, the plea
sures of the world, had for her no attrac-
tion; and her favorite recreation was that
of angling, an amusement worthy of an
unfeeling woman


She was accustomed every pleasant day
to station herself at the extremity Of the
lonely island of Chaton, and there, with
book in one hand and her line in the 9th
er, her time was passed in fishing, read
ing or dreaming.


A lover who had always been intimida-
ted by her coolness, and who had never
ventured on a spoken or written declara-
ton, surprised her at her favorite pursuit
one day, when he had come to the island
for the purpose of enjoying swimming
bath,


He observed her for long time with
out discovery, and busted himself with
thinking how he might turn to his advan-
tage this lonely amusement Of angling
His reveries were 50 deep and so fortunate
that he at last hit upon the desired plan
"a novel expedient indeed-yet they are
always more successful with such woman
as pretend to be invuneraole.


The next lay our amorous hero return
ed 70 tue island studied he ground, made
his arrang gements, and when Madame D.
had resumed her accustomed pace, he
slipped away to a remote and retired shell
ter. and after divesting himself Of hi
clothing, he entered the stream. An ex-
cellent swimmer and skillful diver, he
trusted to his aquatic talents for the sue
cess Of his enterprise. He swan to the
end of the island with the greatestp precau
tion favored by the chances Of the banE
and bushes, which hung their dense foil
age above the water. In his lips was {
note folded and sealed, and on arriving
near the spot were Madame D. wa
sitting, he made dive, an d lightly seiz
ing the hook he attached to it his letter.


Madame D, perceiving the move
ment of her line, supposed that fish wa
biting.


The young man had retired as he came
he had doubled the cape which extends
ont into the water separating them fror
each other, and hadregained his spot with
out the least noise in his passage under th
willows. The deed was done.


g.. Madame D. pulled in her line. an
what her surprise to observe danglin
Year: 1864

The late John j. Asor is said to hase ask
ed man who expressed envy Of his wealth;
"H NV much would you charge to take care OF
all my property would you do it for your
victuals and clothes ?" The man replied very
promptly, that of cou.se he would not. "Then
do not complain" replied the many million
ed, "that is all get." The anccdotc is re-
called by the recent accounts Of the robbery
of the Duke of Brunswick, at Paris. This
nobleman has devoted Lis wealth and ener-
gies to the accumulation Of diamonds, having
become the passessor Of some eight million
dvlars worth. This precious hoard he kept
in adouble iron chest in his bedroom-the
inner compartment Of The chest being leaked
by a key which was always on his pillow at
night, and the orser heng closed by spring
in the wainscot known only TO himself.


Besides all this, his person was surrounded
with an arsenal Of loaded pistols to keep oil
thieves. But lie was robbed at length in the
simplest way. He had valet named Shaw,
whom he had come to trust with everything
save the diamonds; and, at length, for one
night only, gave the Icy Of the chest into his
hands, in order that Ae might deliver certain
jewels 10 a goldsmith i3r setting, early next
morning The valet could not resist the
temptation, and when the Duke arose he
found the floor Of his treasure-room strewo1
with the lesser diam MSS as if they had been
pepper-corns, and lie man gono with the
finer ones to the amount OF two million dol
lars-besidos hundred thousand dollars in
money, which was the least among the valu
ables of the safe. TIE thief was overtaken
and all the jewels and most Of the money re
covered.


If he had not been caught, probably the
Duke would have cut bis throat--no great
loss to be sure. Such man is apsychologi


cal study, of grea. interest; and when the


observer is reminded that our word miserable


is only the adjective formed from meser, i'll


applicability to his character is strikinglJ


manifest. Who would like such life O.


anxiety for such an end? Those cleaning


stones, which caiif hand could throw
around as if they had been the merest peb
bles-what tenure for a man, endowed lk'


this silly Duke, to hold mortal life, industry
, pursuit and everlasting hope, thereby Ant
then the valet was not much wiser than hi
master. OF course, ko could not escape cap
ture, for if he had eluded pursuit for time
the very first diamond he offered for sal
) would have discovered him. The only emi


nence that the Duke would seem to have owe
the man, therefore, is that hewas, if possibl
J the greater fool of the two.
Year: 1864

A very talented but bashful young man
made the acquaintance Of aQuaker gentle
man and his wife. The Quaker had fne
daughter, and also library, the books from
which he freely lent to the young man, vino


generally came in the evening TO return them.
Year: 1864




There would bo no grumbling about this
really heavy inoumbrance n long as it secures
good municipal governments In oil It's
branches; an efficient police; conscien sious
board Of health; an equitable disbursement OF
the public funds; and 1t is the duty Of the men
intrusted with these responsibilities to see that
the people who put them in Office, and who pay
thus literally for the benefits OF Q substantial
local government, arc not disap pointed.


The general government 10 burdened with
heavy war debt Of two thousand millions; but
the internal revenue tax Is sufficient to take
care OF this. At the present average return from
this source, which is calculated at about two
hundred millions ayear, the whole public debt
could be cleared of in ten years. Even this
tux, although new to our people, draining, as it
does, 80 heavily upon the income Of the work
Ing man ~ in many instances to embarrass
him and restr,cs the comforts Of his homo. is
not grsdged. A comparison with tho more
burdensome taxation Of other nations affords q
kind of soIace. But then tho people have o
right to demand that this tax, which was created
by the war, shall not be unnecessarily In
creased; that economy shall govern In tho ex-
psndi.ure Of the public finances; and that the
war, and the taxation accompanying IL, shall
he brought to an end as quickly as the honor Of
the nation will permit. This, We take 1t, the
people require from the government In return
for the fidelity with which they have maintained
1t financially and otherwise.
Year: 1864

THE WAY TIE People PAY THEIR TAxrs.-R
there be ono test more potent than another of
the loyalty end patriotism Of the people 1t is
tho manner in which they bear the burden Of
taxation Imposed upon them for the support Of
the government Notwithstanding the heavy
taxes indirectly paid on the advanced price Of
every article Of household consumption, from
loaf Of bread to turkey. and every article Of
wear, from pair Of boots to diamond neck
lace, the direct annual taxation upon property
for city and county purposes alone In New
York amounts to about thirteen millions, and
yet 1t Is paid cheer!ully and promptly, as the
annexed schedule will show. The Collectors
books for taxes on personal estate were opened
on the 10th Of October; those for taxes on real
estate few days later. From the 10Th to the
3lst ulk the sum Of -, ,454, 8l6 was paid In by
the taxpayers, In the following ORDER
Year: 1864

The stopping, trembling victim of depression
and debility becomes new man he stands erect.
he moves with firm step; his mind which was
previously sunk in gloom of an almost idiotie
apathy, becomes bright and active and be goes
forth regenerated, conscious of new vigor The
medicine reaches the Constitution itself and re
stores il to its normal condition.


Irritation of the Neck of the Bladder, Intiama-
ton of the Kidneys, and Catarrh of the Bladder.
Strangaary aud Burning, or Painful Urinating
Calculus, Gravel Brick Dust Deposit, and Macous
or Milky Discharges after Urinating.


For these diseases it is truly a sovereign remedy
and too much cannot be said in its praise. A sin
gle dose has been known to relieve the most urgent
symptoms Try II In these cases and you will ever
give your praise.
Year: 1864

THE Women OF THE SoUTH.-They
say the very devil has got into many
Of the women of the South. They
have formed themselves into an asso-
citation for the express purpose of fore
ing every young man of their acquain-
tance into the rebel army, and it is said
they have been quite successful in so
doing. In good cause such devotion
would be creditable. But as it is, the
action of these women remind us of the
exclamation of the Irishmen when he
saw bull on the railroad track, squar-
ing his head, in threatening manner,
at the locomotive as it came down upon
him. Said he: Il admire your spunk,
my little fellow, but d-n your discre-
tion."
Year: 1864

EIAS LONG BEEN THE STUDY OF THE
u 4 most scientific men OF the age, from the fact
that close study generally the hair to fall of
prematurely; and in consequence. they have given
the subject portion OF their valuable time irving
to invent some method TO regain their lost locks;
but all their labor was in vain, until


PROFESSOR CROCKETT,
after many years Of hard study devoted to this one
subject has produced an article that


WILL MAKE HAIR GROW,
and which, by its use as a HairD ressing will eff
iectrally and always prevent its loss-even TO ex-
treme old age


Happily, the AMYGALINE. while possessing
these virtues, is a most delightful and agreeable
without regard TO their virtue.


The Hair, when diseased becomes harsh and dry,
and commences TO turn grey. which is caused by
the non.secretion, b the capillary glands. of pc
culilr OIL All stimulantS have their reaction; and
the more the glands were stimulated-the sooner
the final loss of the much priced locks.


The principle of the preparation invented by
Professor Crockett is entirely the opposite; in
stead of stimulating the capillary glands he feeds
them with the substance they require, and in turn
the hair is fed by them-on the same principle As
giving water TO a flower.


All we will say to those who are timd about try
ing new preparations is, that we strictly guarantee
the AMIGDALlNE to be entirely free from all
>timulants and Isl harmless as filterered water
and can be used on the smallest infant. As


HAIR pREsTING
it is unequaled by any the world has yet produced.
It keeps the head entirely free of dandruff, erup-
ton. pimples-inparting TO the hair beautiful
glossy soitness not obtained by any known COM
pound. 1t viii also be found both pleasant and
useful as Cosmetique, surprising cold cream and
face lotions in Its effects for chaps, sore breast
and nipples we know OF no remedy that is equal
to it.


THE PERFUME
used is such that the AMYGDALINE will always
retain it, and will not become rancid by age; in
fact it is perfect in every particular.


PROFESSOR CRoCKETT's AnYGDALINE
Can be had of all Druggists and Dealers every
where. Price, 90 cents.
Ask for Crocketts Amygdane, and take no
other. 6m IS
September 10th, 1864.
Year: 1864

A SHARPER who took passage in one
of the steamships from Bremen to New
York, persuaded the emigrants that
nothing but green-backs were current
in this country, and induced them to
sell their gold at discount of thirty
per cent. He made three thousand
dollars.
Year: 1864

Do all in your power to teach your
children self-government. If a child is
passionate, teach him by patient and
gentle means to curb his temper. If
he is greedy, cultivate liberality in
him. If he is selfish, promote gen.
erositv.
Year: 1864

The best Tonic Bitter ever offered to the Public Mingled with the rich flavor of the Bourbon are number of other ingredients TOT restoring the appetite and imparting life and vigor to the whole system.
Year: 1864

We arc Informed, upon what
we deem good authority, that a
widespread organization is now
being effected throughout the
North to send men and means to
the Mexican government to heln.
them against the French. Clubs
are said to be in existence for this
purpose in all our large cities.
Year: 1864

A late English publication describes the
personal appearance of Miss Nightingale
as follows: | assure you that | was not
glad to be obliged to speak just then, for
felt quite dumb as looked at her vast
ed figure and thes short brown hair, comb
ed over her forehead like child's cut SO
when her life was despaired of, from fe-
yer, but a short time ago. Her dress, as
| have said, was black, made high to the
throat. its only ornament being large
enameled brooch, which looked to me
like the colors of a regiment surmounted
with wreath of laurel, no doubt some
grateful offering from our men. To hide
the close white cap little, she had tied
a white Grape handkerchief over the back
of it, only allowing the border of the lace
to be seen, and this gave the nun-like ap-
pearance which first struck me on enter
ing the room otherwise, Miss Nightin-
gale is by no means striking in appear
ance. Only her plain black dress, quiet
manner. and great renown, told so pow
erfully altogether in that assembly of
brilliIrt dress and uniforms. She Is very
slight. rather above the middle height !;
her face is long and thin, but this may be
from recent illness and great fatigue
She has a very prominent nose, slightly
Roman, and small dark eyes, kind, yet
penetrating; but her face does not give
you at ali the idea of great talent. She
looks quiet, persevering, orderly, lady
Ike woman. ] have done my best to
give you true pen-and-ink portrait of
this celebrated lady
Year: 1864

The Island is about mile and halt
long and mile wide, and situated miles
from SanduSky City. Its sanity is excel
lent the men generally enjoying good
heslth and feeling well. There are but
few in the hospital and most of these
are conya1escent. The water is pretty


good and the air salubrious. There are
2,2Sl prisoners, all having been COM
misioned Officers In the rebel army


They rank from Lieutenants to GeueraIs,
and many of them are fine. intelligent
looking men. They are kept in a large
enclosure of some three or four acres, and
are allowed the regular army rations,
which they have to prepare and cook for
themselves. They are, however. proyi-
ded with sutler within their yard, and
are also allowed to have such goods rs
friends may send them, that are not strict
ly enntrab;,ld. There are, some l3 bar
r'rt> ard hospital within their grounds,
all ;.'e'ity of room to parade on it if they
choose during the day. Their enclosure
is 80 arranged on one side as TO afford
them fine opportunity to look out upon
the Bay and watch the vessels sailing
upon its waters.


ANTS.-IIow troublesome several spe-
cies of them are, is so well known that
need not say single word sbont it.
Much less known is sovereign remedy,
which has never failed to expel them from
the house, the garden, or the hot bed.
read 1t a number of years ago some
where, and being fond of trying expert
ments made use of it, and found it in
taiil6le in every instance. This remedy
consists in ground cofie. 1t is only neces-
saIy to sprinkle some of it on the ant
hills or on those places where the insects
are frequently seen, and within fifteen
minutes not one of them will be found
there. Last summer they had made a
large hill very near one Of my fences.
Before ] expelled them called together
a number of boys and girls coming from
school. TO show them the effect of coffee
on the ants. The children were not lit
tie amazed 10 witness the precibitate
flight ofthe anis from their hill, which
had sprinkled with coffee. A few minutes
after the sprinkeling not a single one
could be found, to the great astonishment
OF the children. The remedy is so simple
and so easy of application under all cir
that wish TO call the atten-
ton of the reader to it. During a series
OF years have had so many occasions to
avail myself of it, that can speak with
the greatest confidence ] repeat. if new
er fails.-Erckaqge
Year: 1864

I Near Warrenton, Va, Apr. %.


/ knowing that many readers of your


worthy paper, have friends in the Sixth,


and that they are always eager TO hear


from them, we submit the following,


although nothing of real interest, yet it
may serve to some extent to satisfy that
we are all right on the all important ques-
| ton of the day, viz the war question:
We came out under the first call of the
President for three year troops; entered
the field the spring following,
and since that time the head quarters of
the regiment were always to be found in
the field, always on duty, and if we must
say it ourselves, have gained a reputation
worthy and honorable enough 10 title any
regiment in the field. We do not say it
boastingly, for we have labored hard, ear
nest and jealous, in the cause of our coun-
try, ever having her best interests in view,
aiming to reinstate in her, those true and
unalloyed principles of right, justice and
equity, as when left unimpsred to Us by
our fore-fathers.


We have enjoyed for many years the
blessings of free Country, a Republican
Government, have increased in wealth,
population and power, have improved in
the Arts and Sciences, have established
Free Institutions, and extended them all
over the country until we had become
the most powerful, intelligent and pros
porous nation in the world. But, alas how
changed.


None but traitors, disloyal and untrue
to their own and their country's best in
terests, can ever stand back and say 81
have no interest in this war; will not
help put down the rebellion; viii not
vote single dollar TO aid in the prosecu-
ton of this war In fact, If ! shonld help
at all in the matter. II would be on the
other side: would defend Southern
Rights; their institution of Slavery and
the Slave trade" Now a word right here
IL any, who belong TO that degraded,
demoralized and unprincipled class of
things who profess 50 much sympathy for
their soatherp brethern, should be unfor-
tunate enough TO see this letter, would
say for their benefit, that the rebels are
very hard up, just now, and need help
badly. They have eonscripted srsry thing
within their lines both men and means,
to carry on this hellish treason against the
Government, and now implore you, as
men of principle, and honor, TO come to
their assistance. You will not forsake
in time of need Qf course not. We
think it would be well TO take with you
little money and few horses, as they can
use them now: they will furnish you with
mHsket, and give you the privilege of
fighting the Union Soldiers. whom you
so much despise: and We, too. would have
the unspeakable pleasure of shooting
down meaner men than we have ever
met with before.


The Army Of the Potomac has done no
fighting yet this spring. but have been
changing camps, drilling and making ev-
cry preparation necessary for the work we
anticipate soon to be engaged in. We
ex pect severe and determined opposition
but are almost confident OF decisive,
and perhaps final victory. Hoping our
efforts may be united. | close.


Respectfully, E. A F
Year: 1864

RAIN, Sxow, Erc.-Rain is caused by
a cloud moving into a stratum of cold
air, by which its particles are condensed,
and run into drops too heavy 10 float in
the atmosphere. Snow is pro1Gce5aa by
the cloud becoming frozen before its par
ticIes have collapsed into water. Hail
is caused by the freezing ofthe drops sfter
they begin 20 fall as rain. Dew is the
falling Of the vapor Of the day, when they
part With the melton in the cool of the
evening. A fog is cloud floating on the
suffsce of the earth,
Year: 1864

ear The milkmen in several cities and
towns put up the price Of milk not long
ago on account Of the drouth-nct by
reason of its effeo. on the pumps, oh no.
but because it>killed the grass on which
the cows feed. There was no change Of
price in New York because the cows there
do not eat grass.