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Year: 1865

The News from Mexico-Coun1erR RevOlu-


tion I'm the Empire.


The news from Mexico contained In the let
ter Of our Havana correspondent is most i'm
portant It shows that o counter revolution is
now in progress in that country against the aa-
thority and power Of the Emperor Maximilian.
No less force than that of the Church has
arrayed itself against the new government.
The very men who invited foreign intervention,
and upon whose willing shoulders Macmillan
ascended the throne, arc the most openly hos
tile to him. Instead Of the flowers and gar
lands with which they were 50 profuse on bis
"trinmphal" entry into the capital, they now
aesail him with all the bitterness Of party en-
nifty, and are everywhere stirring up rsvolu-
aons against him. This Is just what we expected
from the beginning; and, speaking fairly, the
result b very favorable 10 the character Of
Macmillan as a ruler. In attempting to i'm
pose new form Of government on the Mexi-
oans-a people notoriously revolutionary and
mstable-he undertook no easy task. He had
to identify himself with one or other Of the
numerous factions that have 30 long disturbed
the peace 6 the country, making al the rest
his enemies; or else to set out On new course,
defying alike the hatred and opposition Of
them all Either slap was dangerous, but he
could not remain inactive. After considerable
reflection he decided on rgecting the ridicu-
lous pretensions Of tae church party to the
vast estates which they held without due au-
thority, and which were properly sequestrated
by Juarz These great sources Of revenue
were, by imperial decree, converted to the
uses and benefit Of the State. And, as If not
wounding the church party sufficiently by
such course Of action, he has gone further and
decreed religious liberation throughout tho
empire This last act has sealed his fate, SO
far as the sympathies Of the clergy are con-
cerned; and we do not wonder, therefore, at
the vkulence with which they are attacking
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, September IL.


The Commercial says the supply of gold
is being heavily drawn upon by the de-
msnd for duties, for the South, and for for
eign export. It isimpoSsible to cay wheth-
or the Sub Treasury is selling, secrecy be-
ing observed in these operations with most
scrupulous care. Merchants are embsr-
rsssed by this secret management OF public
business. They can form no opinion as to
the probable movements of the Treasury
in matters of selling gold, and therefore
cannot Judge as to the probable course OF
premium. If the Government would sell
fifteen millions of gold within the next
sixty daya, it is quite likely that it would
prevent lise of five per cent. in premium,
but who can say whether or not that will
be the policy of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. This uncertainty is very embarrass-
ing to buyers of gold and exchange, and
indeed to merchants generally. The price
was steady to- day at l44a.
Year: 1865




rt New YORK, September IL.


The stock market continues dull, but
prices are rather frmer. The bear interest
slowly gathers strength, and is about evenly
distributed over tie railroad list. Erie was
dull and pressed for sale. Reading was &C.
tive and stronger at the last Board. The
market was generally steady, except on
Erie which was heavy and lower. Erie
combination has sold very largely during
the past few days, and the street Is noW
struggling with heavy load. Hence the
weakness of the movement in Old South
ern is based upon the fact that the leading
director has changed from the bull to the
bear side and sold options on him at 66c.
Parties who bought these privileges are en-.
gineering for rise.


Rock Island stock is advancing under
the expectation of large dividend in oc-
tober.
There was quite an effort made to-day to
bull Ohio and Mississippi certificates but it
met with poor success. The principal
combination have got out of their stock
and left the smaller clique saddled with 6
large amount Of stock which the public do
Year: 1865

The national tobacco convention, under
the auspices of the Kentucky state board Of
agriculture, will be held st Louisville on
tSe second Wednesday of September. The
object of this convention is stated as fol-
lows;


The prime object of the convention is to
get together from all sections of the Union,
the practical minds of the trade, with
view to such modification of the present
excise law, 80 far as tobacco is concerned
as will eventuste in the passage, By the
next Congress, of q thorough and well.
digessed plan of taxation that will yield
the largest possible amount of revenue to
the government with the least embarsss-
ment to the culture and manufacture oi
the article.
Year: 1865

FoRr YuxA, May l6, 1865.


EDITOR UNION REcoRp-Dear Sir: As
was expected when last wrote, our Company
as escort to General Mason, took up the line
of march on the 1st instant. General Mason
and Governor Goodwin, with their attaches
and train OF twelve wagons, left Drum Bar
racks for Prescott, A-izons. on the same day.
The distance to this place is 302 miles. We
made The trip in fifteen days, arriving yester-
day morning just before sunrise. The last
four days, on account of scarcity of water, We
travelled iu two de,schments, and on account
of the heat on the desert travelled mostly in
the night About $50 miles of the last end
of the trip is truly desert, without even an
oasis to cheer the stomach Of horse or mule.
We are now having as hot weather here as
you will ever find in Butte county. and as.
sure you the hottest part is yet TO come. The
Colorado river is beautiful stream, and is in
creasiDg its volume daily. There are five
steamboats, plying on the river between the





this Fort is an excellent one, and surrounded
BY most romantic scenery. Mountain raoges
with their steeple shaped peaks surrounding at
distance on the west. north aud east, give 10
the lover of nature desire to explore the re-
gon beyond. The Gila river comes into the
Colorado in sight of the Fort. Our route
from this place will be up the Gila. We shall
probably leave here by Monday, the 22d.
(P. S.-We have been ordered ready 10 march
on Saturday, Goth There are some eight of
our men lying in the hospital at present-some
Of them having been sick when we left Drum
Barracks and not able 10 ride on horseback
only few days on the trip. Those who are
not able TO ride a horse when we leave here,
or likely to be able to do so soon, will probably
be left here for the present. From this place
we shall be in the country of unfrendly saw
ages, and, although we shall pass among some
friendly tribes, to wit: the Maracopas and
Pimos, still the Apaches roam over the entire
route and will be considered the object of in
terest.
We have scarcely heard any Atlantic or
other news since we left Drum Barracks. The
progress of peace at home or war abroad We
have but little opportunity to learn. We 6nd
very little pastme in being an escort, however
much of honor there may be, and you may
put the honor in your eye. The unwritten
part of our history is the more interesting if
you could be permitted to set it in type-a
privilege which you will probably have at
some future time. Things are checkered 10
some extent and the warp and filling will fud
their way into the loom together one of these
days without wonder | cannot say when
you will hear from me again. Our next stop
ping place is supposed to be Tubec, twenty
one days travel distant.


Respectfully,


W. Y. Bliss.
Year: 1865

FIFTY CENTS WoRTH OF MATRIMONIAL
young farmer not overstocked with brains nor
over rich in the worlds goods had come TO the
crisis in life when be was sure be must com
mence double barreed existence or "spile.
Having made the necessary preliminary ar
rangements, in the shape Of rough board
cabin, aud a "Barkis" who was willing, be
borrowed horse and wagon. and took bag
of corn and the expectant bride to the mill and
the minister's. The corn being left to be
ground, the twain who wished TO be made one
flesh, waited on the minister, and explained the
necessities of the case, demanded to know how
much the swindle would be.


The minister replied that the fee was gener-
ally measured by the generosity of the gentle
man. but one dollar was the smallest sum con-
sidered orthodox.


This was beyond the pile Of the farmer, but
nowise discouraged, be said


Now see here, old fellow havn't got but
fifty cents, and you must marry US as far as
that will come to, and we'll come again for the
balance"


The minister could not resist the entreaty,
and married the parties so effsctually that they
never returned for the other Fifty cents worth.
Year: 1865

The Sons TRrBUrE.-Three sons of al East.
ern lady we're invited to furnish her with an
expression of their love before she went on q
long journey. One brought a marble tablet,
with the inscription of her name another pre-
sented her with rich garland Of fragrant flow
ers; the third entered her presence, and thus
accosted her :-"Mother, have neither marble
tablet DOR fragrant nosegay, but have a heart;
here your name is engraved, here your memory
is precious, and this heart, full Of affection, will
follow you wherever you travel, and remain
with you wherever you repose."
Year: 1865

1t is related of Latmer that when he once
preached before that tyrant Henry VIII, he
took plain, straightforward text, and in his
sermon assailed those very sins for which the
monarch was notorious and he was stnng to
the quick, for truth always finds o response in
the worst mans conscience He would not
bend beneath the authority of his God, and he
therefore sent for Latimer and said, "Your
life is in jeopardy, you do not recant all you
said to-daywhen you preach next Sunday
The trimming courtiers were all anxious to
know the consequence of this, and the chap
ell was crowded The venerable man took his
text, and, after pause, begun with solilo-
guy, thus:--Now, Hugh Latilner, bethink thee,
thou art in the presence of the earthly mon
ARCH thy life is in his hands, and if thou dost
not suit thyself 10 his fancics, he will bring
down thy gray hairs with blood to the grave
but Hugh Latimer, bethini1 thee-thou art in
the presence of the King of Ags and Lord
of lords who hath told thee, fear not them
that kill the body, and they can do no more;
but rather fear him who can kill bot body
and soul, and cast thee into hell forever-
Yea, / say Hugh Latimer,' fear Him. He
then went on, and not only repeated what he
had before advanced, but, If possible, enforced
it with greater emphasis. What was the CON
sequence? Henry sent for him, and said,
How burst thou insult thy monarch so?"--
Latimer replied, 4 thought if | were unfaith-
ful to my earthly king, how could serve the
king Of kingsg' The king embraced the good
old bishop, excaiming, "And is there yet one
man left who is bold and honest enoughto tell
me the truth?
Year: 1865

The CORN GRuB,--The corn crop has many
formidable enemies to contend with, and
among them is what is commonly called the
grub, which frequently damages the crop Sc
riously. One of the best and most judicious
remedies, perhaps the very best ever sugges-
ted, is the application of salt as soon as the
plant makes it appearance above ground
Take one part common salt, with three parts
plaster or gypsum, and apply about table
spoonful around each HILL and it will be found
to be q sure protection. The mixture should
not come in contact with the sprouts as it
may destroy them. This method has been
tried over and over again by some of the best
farmers of Pennsylvania, Delaawre and New
Jersey, and when properly applied, has never
failed to be perfectly successful We hope
our farmers, who have reason to fear for the
depredations of the grub this season, will try
this mixture, leaving few alternate rows Of
corn without salt, and communicate to us the
result We are aware some writers say that
salt has no effect upon vermin, but we speak
in this matter on the best authority
mantown Telegraph '@
Year: 1865

A correspondents of the RalM NJ 10 York
er writing Of the editor of modern times
says


A discussion now and then arises whether


the news is a singular OF plural noun OF,
practically whether we should say, what is
the news, or what are the new. This
question is always open; but that the dissemi-
nator Of news, that the editor himself is of
the plural number, admits of no question
he is duplicated and reduplicated. He re-
CARDS himself as plural He speaks Of him
self as we, like kings. He follows the advice
Of the senior Weller to his son Sarnivel--
That's right Samiyel, spell it with a We
spell it with a wei


The Editorship is a fourth profession.
Once it was occupied by some harums sea-
rum renegade, who had either been expelled
from College for his pranks or dropped out
for his lazinesfs or BIZ some broken down
lawyer or unsuccessful merchant The term
editor was a synonym for shiftless, careless
jolly, bright, hopeful, rollicking blade, who
at Scrape was always in at the death, and
out at the elbows People cried as poor as
arat, or .as poor as an editor with equal
proprirty. Those days are past, Editorship
is now fourth estate, honored and rewarded
The editor is educated, energetic, particular
in his dress, nice in his tastes, and often rich.
He has brains in his head, good meat on his
board, and money in his pocket. Heis hon
ored, trusted, and-believed


But the Editor needs greater improve
ment He needs higher idea of culture,
and better tone of morals. He should be
something loftier than the traditional knight
Of Che quill and scissors He should be
something more than "the snapper-up of
unconsidered trifes - or the mere retailer
of other men ideas. That trenchant wea-
pom of his, the pen which can make the
worse appear the better reason, should be
welded always in the cause of Truth and
Right. He should stoop only to liftup 9TH
ers, never 10 depreciate himself. He s!.cgld
be ready to stem as well as to swell the tide
of public sentiment He should Sosh en-
body and direct public opinion He should
by superior discernment safely lead the pub
JIG mind, when he cannot safely follow.


II would rather be the pilot fish that
guides the whale, than the great mass of
spouting bluber behind.
Year: 1865

An open window, with the direct rays of
the sun coming in, viii be good for the little
one. On hot summer day, TO lay it down
near the window, quite nude, and let it lie
for some minutes where the rays of the sun
may fall upon its skin, viii give it new life.
There is vital relation between sunshine and
a vigorous human being. Seclusion from
sunshine is one of the greatest misfortunes
of civilized life. The same cause which
makes petato vines white and sickly when
grown in dark cellars, operates to produce
the pale, and sickly girls that are reared in
our parlors Expose either to the direct
rays of the sun, and they begin to show col
or, health and strength. When IN London,
some years ago, ] visited an establishment
which had acquired wide reputation for
the cure of those diseases in which prostra-
ton and nervous arrangement were promi-
nent symptoms | soon found the secret of
success in the use of sunshine The slate
roof had been removed and a glass one sub
stituted The upper story was divided into
sixteen small rooms, each provided with
lounges, washing apparatus, etc. The pa
tient on entering each his little apartment,
removed all his clothing, and exposed him
self to the direct rays of the sun. Lying on
the lounge and turning over from time to
time, each and every part of the body was
exposed to the life giving rays of the sun.
Several London Physici ans candidly confes-
sed to me that many cases. seemingly only
waiting for the shroud were galvanized into
life and health by this process Dio
LelCiS.
Year: 1865

1t is easier to be a good business man
than poor one. Half of the energy dis
played in keeping ahead as is required in
catching up when behind viii save credit,
give more time to attend to business, and
add to the profits and reputation of those
who work for gain. Be prompt Keep your
word. Honor your engagements. IF you
promise to meet man or do a certain thing
at a certain moment be ready at the appoin-
ted time. If you have work to do-do it at
once, cheerfully and therefore speedily and
correctly. If you go out on business, at
tend promptly to the matter at hand then
as promptly go about your business. Do
not stop to tell stories IN business hours.


If you have place of business, be found
there when wanted. No man can get rich
by sitting around saloons, playing old sledge
euchre, peanuckle, or other games for whis-
ky. Never too" on business matters. If
you have to labor for living, remember
that one hour in the morning is better than
two at night. If you employ others, be on
hand to see that they attend to their duties,
and to direct v ork to an advantage. Have
order-sys system-regula -promptness---
iberality Do not meddle with business you
know nothing of. Whatever you do, do
well. Never buy an article simply because
/
Trade is money. Time is money. A good
business habit and reputation are always
money. Make your place of business pleas
ant and attractive, then stay there to wait
on customers. Never use quick words or
allow yourself to make hasty and ungentle-
manly remarks to those in your employ, for
to do so lessons their respect for you, and
your influence over them. Help yourself
and others viii helpyou. Be faithful over
the interests confded in your keeping, and
all in good time your responsibility will be
increased


Do not be In too great haste to get rich.
Do not build till you have arranged and laid
a good foundation Do not, as you hope or
work for success, spend time in loafng, if
your time Is your own, business will surely
suffer if you do. IF it is given to another
for pay, it belongs to him, and you have no
more right to steal it than you have to steal
money. BE obliging. Strive to avoid harsh
words and personalities. Do not kick every
stone in the path. More miles can be made
in day BY going steadily on than by stop
ping to kick. Pay as you 60. A man of
honor respects his word as he does his bond.
Ask but never beg. Help others when you
can without convenience to yourself But
never give when you cannot afford to, sim
ply because 1t is fashionable. Learn to say
no. No necessity of swapping it out dog
fashion, but firmly and respectfully. Have
but few confdan nts. The fewer the better
Use your own brains rather than others.
Learn to think and act for yourself Be
honest. Be vigilant. BE active and liberal
Keep ahead, rather than behind the times.
Young man-cut this out, and if there is
folly in the argument let us know.


The above rules have done us good sery-
ice and are given as hints to the young men
of the country who must be either loafers
or gentlemen, business men or bankrupts,
respected or uncared for, as they themselves
may determine. .-Brick Pomerog
Year: 1865

An old card player, who had spent the
best part of his life in this senseless employ
ment, had become so habituated to hand
ling these bits of pasteboard, that wherever
he was, or however engaged, he would bt
constantly moistening his thumb, and invol-
unfairly going through the motions of deal
ing out cards. If the body had become
such slave to this amusement, what must
have been the case Of the immortal soul


A young acquaintance, who had just learn
ed to play, was so elated with his first sue
cess that he went out and bought pack ot
cards He called, on his way home, and
showed them to the old player, who fingered
them over familiarly for a minute, and then
returned them, saying, 20 well, you had
better go home and burn them. .


The young man was amazed at such ad-
vice from such source, and it set him tx
thinking seriously Surely if any one wa,
competent to Judge of the worthlessness ot
such pursuits he was, and his opinion made
so deep an impression upon the mind of the
youth that he never played again.
Year: 1865

Il never will marry Mr.. Sinclair, ma, SC
you may as well drop the subject as not Dc
you suppose that II have mechanic for q
beau, when Sophia Marshall, and Sally
Edes and all my associates have young gen
tlemen to wait on them Look at his
coarse hands they are too big for a kid
glove-there is not pair imported of suf
hclent size for him. III never marry him,
and you may tell father so.


But, my dear daughter, Tom Emery has
only small salary and you need never think
your father will countenance him. Why,
child, should you slight a mechanic p
Your father was a journeyman carpenter
once.


Mother, I'll hold my ears if you tell me
that again. I've been mortified enough to
hear father tell every young gentleman that
comes here, about his beginnings, and being
bound to old Mr.. Gragg as an apprentice |
really left the room the other evening, it
was so painful. Certainly he was master
builder before he retired, and never worked
any he only rode round in his carriage, and
superintended his workmen. y


But, my dear, he first earned his horse
and carriage by hard labor. y


And what good viii all his money do, if
he boards it up, and we girls cannot dress
ike other people2 I'm sure, I'm tired to
death with hearing about how you used to
live, | want to live wei! now, and keep up
with the fashions.


IF you should accept Mr.. Sinclair, Hitty
| have no doubt but your father would give
you handsome house, and furnish it beau
tifully, and do everything you wish but if
you disobey him and marry worthless rake
you alone must bear the consequence but /
enjoin it upon you, child, to ''look before
you leap.


Sinclair was the son of worthy mechan,
ic and chose his father occupation but he
was well educated and had just offered him
self to Hitty, the retired master-buildeTs
daughter, and many people thought he had
ma lie great mistake.


Tom Emery was brainless clerk at two
hundred and fifty dollars a year salary
wore white kid gloves attended operas,
Year: 1865

The vicious die early. They fall ike shad-
ows or tumble wrecks and ruins into the
erave-often while quite young, almost al
ways before forty. The wicked liyeth not
half his days The world at once ratifes
the truth and assigns the reason, by descIib-
ing the dissolute life of fast men; that is,
they live fast; they spend twelve hours in
six, getting through the whole before the
meridian, and dropping into darkness while
others are in the glory of light Their
sun goeth down while tits day" And they
might have helped it. Many a one dies be-
fore he need Young men of genius, like
Burns and Byron, to whom, when dissipated
and profigate, thirty-seyen is so fatal, and
your obscure and nameless wandering stars,
who waste their time in hbertine indulgence
they cannot live, they must die early
They put on steam till they blow up the boi-
Ter. They run at such rate that the FIRE
goes out for want of fuel The machinery
Is destroyed by rapid speed and reckless
wear. Nothing can save them. Their
physical system cannot stand the strain they
put to it; while the state of their minds is
often such that the soul would eat the sub
stance of the most robust body and make for
itself way Of escape from the incessant he'll
of its own thoughts