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Year: 1864

Last evening we wero walking leisurely along


The music of choirs IN three churches came
floating cat into the darkness around us, aud
they were all new and strange tunes bat
one /; and that one. was not sung as we haTs
heard it, but It awakened = train of long bur
led memories, that rose 10 us even as they were


before the cemetery OF the soul had tomb ia
it.


1t was sweet old 'sCorntl'' they were sing


ing--strains that we have seldom heard since


the rose-color Of life was blancIiod and were


in moment transported back again TO the old


village c!ltfrch and il WAS summer afternoon,


and the yellow surbeans were streaming through


the west windows, and tlge silver hair Of the
old deacon who sat in the pulpit was turned
! to gold in It's light, and the minister, who we
used to think could never die, so good was he,


had concluded application and 'eNhortation5'


and the village choir singing the last hymn, and


the tune was 'Corinth.


II is years-we dare not think bow many


since then, and ''the prayers Of David, the sou
of jesse" and the choir are scattered and gone
the girl with blue eyes sang alto, and the
girl with black eyes sang air the eyes of one


were like q clear june heaven at noon. They
both became wives and both mothers and they
both died Who shall say they are not singing
"Corinth" still where Sabbaths never wane,
and congregations never break up! There they
sat, Sabbath after Sabbath, by the square col
umn at the right of the ''leader;;" and TO our
young ears their tones were the ''very soul Of
music" That column bears still their penciled
names as they wrote them in lifcs June, 1s3-,
before dreams of change had overcome their
spirits ike summers cloud.


Alas that with the old singers most Of the
sweeter tunes have died upon the air! but
they linger in memory, and they shall yet be
in the sweet reunion of song that shall take
place by and BY in ball whose columns arc
beams of morning light. whose ceiling is pearl,
whose floors are all gold, and where hair never
turns silvery and hearts never grow old. Then
she that sang alto, and she that sang air, will
be in their places once more.
Year: 1864

RIcHMoND, JAM 21--In the Senate to. o.day highly
important reports from the military COMMITTEES on
the subject Of the assignment of Gen. LaWtOn to the
discharge of the duties of QuArtermastsr General
without removing Col. Myers from that position


The report covers forty pages and sets forth that
the President has continued In service number Of
officers commissioned under the Provisional govern
meut without being re nominated, after having con-
suited the Senate on that point and been advised BY
that body to the contrary. II alleges that Gen


Lawton has been dischargng the duties Of Quarter
master General without authority Of law; that he
has given no bond, and every dollar drawn from the
Treasury on his requisition is illegal The Senate
adopted resolution that Myers Is now Quarter
master General and is required by law to discharge
the duties of that Office and that Lawton Is not au-
thorized. Senate not in secret session to-day.


RIcHMoND, Jan s3.-The Senate was not in ses.
sion to-day. In the House the Impressment bil


IS amended by the Senate was taken up. This bill
was first passed by the House and has been pub
lished The first section repealed that par. Of the
impressment law which authorizes the President
and Governors Of States to appoint q Board Of
Commissioners to fix prices, and another section
specified that no impressment should be made for
the benefit of any government contractor. The
Senate struck out both Of these secions The House
this morning disagreed to these amendments. The
Senate had added section that when local appraisers
decide the amount Of produce man shah be allowed
to retain for his own use, the impreSsing officer
shall have no appeal from this decision To this the
House agreed and in this shape the bill goes back
to the Senate. The bill that all male slaves and
free negroes between 1S and 90 be held for service
to work. on fortifcatons IN hospitals as teamsters
&c, was taken up. 1t provides that while 30 en-
poyed they shall be entitled to ratons and clothing,
and pay to owners Of eleven dollars per month and
the government to pay the full value If slave
should be killed, die by disease or escape to the
enemy An amendment was offered that no free
al -, Eond -. n.
or forcibly taken. Exemptions have been made in
favor of every branch of business in the country
except the one most needed viz agriculture, which
was debated till the House went into secret session
Year: 1864

For the Standard.


WHERE ARE JUSTICE AND OUR RIGHTsi


Mr.. EDIroR:-Though have been Q subscriber
to your paper for several years, have never asked
space in your columns before. In the commence.
ment Of this cruel war was pnrsuaded to volun-
teer by friend who was raising . company, ,Eho
warned me Of the draft and its consequences stat
ing that if wished to could not hire substitute
when drafted So volunteered In few months
the draft was made and TO my surprise men were
allowed to Substitute. IsawhoW / had been fooled,
but quietly served out my time / was then clear
from duty being 40 years Of age but having inqur-
ed whether substitute would clear for the war,
and being told yes, hired . man 30 years Of age
and put him in. / was poor man and my friends
loaned me the funds to pay nay substitute. Con-
gress then passed the tithing law taking all had
saved to pay my debts, (and have = large family
and no male assistant) and now upon the back Of
this Congress requires me to 60 into service again.
'and does not refund my money. What justice is
there in thisf Is the law constitutionall


In the beginning of this struggle We were told
that We were fighting for our liberties and rights.
Where are they nowa Taken the wings of the
morning-fown away for ever unless we, as State
and People, rise up in majesty and protest against
such oppressive acts In few months we will
be in the bands of desPotism, therefore now coun-
sci that something be done to restore peace and
equality in the land 1t is well known We have in
service IS many men as can be fed and clothed and
they were properly consolidated and not scattered
over the country in little squads sufficient for every
defence. Why then should Congress seek to force
into the army, men, who have nearly impoverished
themselves In hiring substitutes, and who are gen:
orally engaged in making bread.stufs for the sub
sistence of the army? one-thtrd Of the men 20 into
the army one third into tue woods and one third TO-
the Yankees, will We be benehtted2 No. Can we
serve. two masters-can We obey those who neglect
the weighty matters of honor and justiceH


Mr.. Editor; IhAVe served twelve month, have
furnished substitute over 30, and when am told
that I must again buckle on my armor and go into
this cruel war, while my younger neighbors around
me are exempted without paying cent l do feel
how can help itf-that hate fully satisfied the
demands Of Just government 1 am willing to
support the government in the exercise of its leg
innate functions and in all proper efforts to accom-
plish the en1s for which it was established, but
never can with clear conscience sustain it in any
encroachments upon liberty, or upon the letter and
spirit Of our institutions. As long as it confines
itself within the sphere Of is prescribed duties
will uphold it, but no longer.


A FRIEND TO JUSTICE.
Year: 1864

The Petersburg Register says, 1--WE have heard
that orders have been sent to Raleigh to have the
traitors Holden and Pennington arrested and held
for trial" And the tone Of the Fayetteville 10
servsr, Atlanta IntSlgenecr and other Destructive
journals, indicates wish that either the govern
ment or . mob would take steps to arrest US and
suppress the Standard


We are free citizen of North Carolina If our
course is Objectionable to the people of our own
State it is their business and duty to suppress the
Standard by ceasing to support it; if We commit
treason, it is the right and the duty of our State
authorities to take hold of u.s. The Confederate
government has no right to arrest US on mere sus-
picion, or without civil warrant; and . mob has
no more right to assail US or destroy our property
than any one would have to commit wilful murder.
We trust we still live in land of laiO where every
citizen is entitled to protection against illegal
rests and mob violence Our readers will bear Wit
ness that our course has been marked by calmness
and moderation Of tone, and that we have dealt in
argument and avoided those intemperate appeals
which are calculated still further TO excite our peo
pie. We have called no man traitor-we have not
Ah'VAS0 duO pOoS4 VI bnO
One-we have never thought of appealing to mob
violence against those who differ with rs in opinion.
It vGs at one time, and ought still to be the Pecu
liar glory Of the Southern Coufederacy to permit
the frees and fullest expression of opinion; leaving
opinion, if erroneous or dangerous, to be punished
BY the censures of patriotic people, and cou6ding
to the civil law the detection of crime and the pun


shment Of criminals. We repeat what we said in
our issue of the goth, that rash act by the mill


tary, or by the common government, or any mob
violence in this State, would at once lead to the
most distressing consequences. If there be persons
in this City, or in this State, who have coqnseled
the government to arrest us, or who have conniTed
at mob law against our Office, We tell them that if
such thing should occur their participation in it
will be known, and it would be impossible for us,
even II We could be personally present, to protect
tnem IRON the indignation of our friends The free
0om Of the press is very dear to our people; the
man at the head of the press is nothing compared
WIN the Importance to them of the great bulwark
sought to be broken down throsgh him. We are
no. uO' AaFmed-we are simply giving caution, which,
needed, may avert many evils not only from So
ue'y IN this State but from the common govern.
msnI 1t ought to be the desire and the aim Of AL
preserve that government and to strengthen il
'ae confidence and affection of the people. 1--we
get through the present struggle successfully,
nope we may, it will be matter Of pride and
.cJOleng to have done 80 without civil or bloody
Ss0,us Suls,Oos among our own people but if We are
sd ssed 70 fail it is every way preferable that the
should be attended with as slight shock as


SS;.S to our social system, and that the LasC,
every thing to free people, should be ad


~ purity and vigur.
Year: 1864

highly emotioned people. The true danger l. lsst
our own people should be alisnstsd from the cause
by the misconduct Of those who are at fhe bead OF
affairs, and by pointing out errors and urging re-
forms an independent press can do more to promote
higher harmony than BY mute resignation to
accomplished facts or loud appeals for such unity
as can be brought about only By an abiegAtiOn q
thought OF q renunciation of liberty n. y .
Year: 1864

The following statement as to the condition
ofthe crops in the New England States has been
furnished to the Associated Press of Boston.
and has been telegraphed TO New York =


The drought which has pervaded the coun-
try has been seriously felt in New England;
but the damage to what may be called the
staples of this section has not been so great as
the exaggerate accounts from particularly ex-
posed localities would have the country to
suppose. Hay, potatoes and dairy products
are the principal agricultural reliance of New
England farmers. The hay crop has been Sc
cured under circumstances unusually fayora-
BILE. Owing to the abundant moisture in the
early part of the season, the grass was well
set and came forward vigorously, bearing a
heavier crop than the average to the acre.
The entire haying season passed with scarce
ly days interruption when hay could not be
made. The continuing drought admonished
farmers that they must expedite their hay
making, and the result is a crop safely
housed larger than the average product. The
quality Of the hay also,is good The only
Year: 1864

A RAILROAD IN sYgIA.-A new railroad
is projected, to run from the seaboard of Sy-
ria through the city OF Aleppo TO the river
Euphrates. II this be carried out vast
tract OF country, suitable for the culture OF
cotton, will be opened. There is no reason
why Asia Minor should not again become
what she once was--the gardhn of the East.
Year: 1864

Printing Office has one of Roper Improved CaIoric
Engines for motive power and is furnished with
improved and costly Presses-Cylindera and Platen--
from the most celebrated makers We have in con-
slant use one of HOES LARGE CYLINDER
PRESSES, capable of throwing off $500 Sheets
an hour one of adams Poicer Presses-the best
book press in the world; Adams and Potter's Fast
Machine JOB Presses; Ruggles' superior Card Pres;
Adams and Union large Hand Presses, STANDING
Presses and all the machinery necessary for well
appointed office.


The Daily Press Job Office is believed to be as well
furnished any similar establishment in the State
Those sending order from the country may rely on
receiving prompt attention.


We execute all orders in the shortestp possible time
and in the neaiest and best manner.


We will do all kinds Of printing as well and
promptly, and as cheap as any other establishment
in tae City, County or State.


All orders for JOB Printing must be directed TO
the Daily Press JOB 0gfce No. s2s Exchange street.
Portland. Me.


The job Office is under the personal supervision
of the senior proprietor, who is the CITY PRINT
ER, and is himself an experienced practical WORT
man, aad employs only wel-skilled mechanics in
this department of his work.
Year: 1864

Flowers are the memories Of childhood
which accompany US from the cradle to
the grave. l left my birthplace at the
at the age Of seventeen. yet the peonieso
tulips and roses of my mothers garden
are pictured in my mind with vernal
freshness. Teach your children to love
flowers, and they will love home and all
it's inmates. Beautify the grounds
around your dwellings with rich foliage.
plants, and the bright blossoms Of sweet
flowers, and the faces of all who look up
on the scene will be lighted with smiles.
while their hearts will worship the great
Giver ofall good and perfect gifts to man.
If could be the means Of creating gen.
eral taste for gardening and love Of flow
ers, should feel as though l had been
of more benefit to my country than all
the military heroes of the presen. day.
Worship God with flowers. AS He
loves all that is beautiful and good. so
will He love you as you make your home
lovely.
Year: 1864

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Better than grandeur, better than gold,
; Than rank and titles thousand fold,
Is healthy body, mind at ease,
And simple pleasures that always please;
A heart that can feel for nsighbor's woe,
And share his joys with genial glow,
With sympathies large enough to unfold
All men as brothers, is better than gold.
Better than gold is conscience clear,
Though toiling for bread in humble sphere,
Doubly blest with content and health,
Untried by the lust or cares of wealth;
Lowly living and lofty thought,


Adorn and enoble poor mans cot,
For mind and morals, or natures plan,
Are the genuine test Of O gentleman.
Better than gold is the sweet repose
OF the sons of toll when their labors close;
Better than gold the poor mans sleep,
And the balm that drops on his slumbers deep;
Bring sleeping draughts to the downy bed,
Where luxury pillows his aching head;
His simpler opiate labor dreams


A shorter road to the land of dreams.
Better than gold is thinking mind,
That in realms of thought and books find
treasure surprising Australian ore,
And live with the great and good of yore.
The sages lore and poets lay,
The glories of empires passed away,
The worlds great drama will thus unfold
And yield pleasure better than gold.
Better than gold is peaceful home,
Where all the fireside charities come;
The shrine of love and the heaven of life,
Hallowed by mother, sister, wife.
However humble the home may be,
Or tried with sorrows by heavens decree,
The blessings that never were bought or sold,
And centre there; are better than gold.
Better than gold on lying bed,
Is the hand that pillows sinking head.
When the pride and glory of life decay,
And earth and its vanities fade away,
The PROSTATE sufferer need not he told
That trust in heaven 10 better than god.
Year: 1864

What sweet picture is that of a
happy home and fond domestic circle!
Thousands of such may be found in
this christian land. We ewill try to tell
our young readers what are the princi-
pal things which help to make home
happy.


First of all is Piety. The love of
God and constant endeavor to keep his
commandments, humble trust in the
Lord Jesus Christ, and a good hope
through his grace of celestial home
hereafter-these tend to smooth away all
the troubles of life, and to highten all its
enjoyments.


Next comes Mutual Affection. This
helps to suppress every unkind word or
action, and makes each member of the
household anxious to regard the wishes
and promote the happiness of others.
Love is better than sunshine in any
dwelling, and far better than costly fur
niture or fine clothes or plenty of
Thirdly, in every house where there
are cnliQTen, COME al opeoieuG anu re-
spectful domeanor On the part Of the
children towards all who are older than
themselves, and especially towards their
parents. Such a demenor leads children
to be regarded as ornaments and COM
forts to the domestic society otherwise
they are likely to be considered as plaques
and nuisances.


Fourthly, love for reading. How
exceedingly pleasant it is to Fill up the
leisure hours with loud readings Thus
the whole family may share the pleas
ures of reviewing the history of other
times, or join in common excursion to
other lands, and all are furnished with
food for reflection and subjects for con-
versation.


All these sources of indoor enjoy
ment are almost equally within reach of
the poor, of families in the city or coun-
try. Let each one of our readers try
to do what he can to make his own a
happy homes S. Tsitor.
Year: 1864

very patient with you, my son. ! see it
now. I have not been as patient fa-
ther in times past as [ should have been.
God bless you, and keep you from
evil u


The father laid his hands on his sons
head and as they stood thus, an angel
bound their hearts together with chorda
of love that never were rent asunder.
Year: 1864

A QUESTION FOR GEN. BUTLER TO SETTLE
Whether Lee shall go over the James river to
the support of Beauregard, or Beaurcgard shall
come over to the support of Lee, or whether
Beauregard shall be occupied by Butler while
Grant is attending to Lee. Now is the time for
General Butler, by holding fast to Beauregard,
to divide the honors Of the capture of Rich
mond
Year: 1864

PROSPECT OF A GENERAL BANKRUPT LAw.-We
learn from Washington that the Bankrupt bill,
in the course Of week or SO, will come up for
consideration in the House; that the measure
will doubtless pass that body, and that its
friends arc hopeful that It will become q law
before the adjournment of the present session.
We hope they will not be disappointed; for the
embarrassments Of our business classes In con-
sequence of the war urgently call for the re-
lief Of general bankrupt law.
Year: 1864

1nTOFtanf County Hond DecIE10u.


We publish in another column, the late de-
cIsion Of the Euprcmc Court Of the United
States in the case Of Gelpcke rs. the City and
County Of Dubuque, In which 1t is most en-
pbaticiny declared that city and county cor
porations must pay their honest debts. This
is right. We are glad that the supreme
Court tss so decidedly settled this question
on the side Of Justice, morality and law, and
We bclieyc that the good people Of certain
counties in Iowa will ultimately rejoice that
they are not permitted to go forth with the
stain Of reputation branded upon their
lQuor
Year: 1864

1t will be observed that the last one was Of
immense length. 1t has tail like n comet.
! am not sure that il was not longer than l
have represented. Cnndrick is not even sure
Of that. He thinks about here be was insen-
siblc for a tim


After all these kisses came an awkward
pause.


The situation to be sure was not an unhap-
py one.


But again nv friend felt thai it was time
for something more.


He had made a leap from one precipice-
another was before him.


He was tottering to its brink.


He must speak of marriage.


How would she take that?


She had acknowledged that she loved him.


Good
Year: 1864

4 court in Paris not long since decided, in
case where the question Of time was an
important element. that the first stroke of .
clock is the record Of the beginning of the
hour, and that all the succeeding strokes run
into the hour.
Year: 1864

GEN. WHEELER.-A gentleman who recently left
Atlanta states that Gen. WHEELER in recent ell
gagement wounded in one of His legs between the
ankle and knee. The wound though very painful, is
not considered dangerous. 1t is said the General will
soon bo able to resume his duties
Year: 1864

About 6:l5 this evening the propeller
Kenesha, OF the Grand Trunk line, plyiug
between Chicago and Sarna. was discov-
cred to be on fire while lying inside the
elevator. To save the elevators and their
buildings the ropes were severed and the
propeller sent adrift She is now passing
down the river in full blast Nothing OF
any value was saved.
Year: 1864

And with one accord give it their unqualified ap-
probation. We now address ourselves to all who
are unacquainted with this the greatest Panacea of
the age, for the healing of all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, assuring you that
Year: 1864

We saw, for the first time in this campaign, the
real sentiment of the people Of Maryland. The
sad truth is they are sorey oppressed and with the
system of espionage employed by the United states
to keep them in suhjection, We have but lituc to
hope, except by a successful occupation Of the
State They arc with us We believe, to-day,
that the real original elements Of the state are with
us, and that their hearts desire is to unite their
destiny with ours Their kindness to us, their
prayers for our success, tell us what they ieel,--
Remember, you who stand afar Off and call Mary
land q Yankee State, that you do her injustice
An anthem would have been sung in every church
in Maryland had we been successful in capturing
the Yankee capita. Had you seen the kind atton-
tons of the lovely Maryland ladies' their well
wishes and hopes that we would relieve their State
from thradom, you would have been impressed, as
this corps was with the greatest respect and warm
est sympathy for this poor noble State. But
alas she is lost to us, and lost to herself Without
we can rescue her by an army, she is destined to
be mere dependency of the United States.


TLeuer from the Aymy.