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Year: 1862

\ SINGULAR COMBAT.--We have been in
formed of a singular combat that took place in
Pelham. New Hampshire, few days since,
between a hawk and black snake Mr. 7.
F. Palmer, while walking in field in Pelham.
came upon hawk and black snake in life
and death struggle. From appearances, the
hawk made descent upon the snake with the
expectation of making an easy prey Of it, but
the result was fatal to both The snake was
firmly held in the talous of the hawk, which
had managed to get coil around one wing
and one leg in such manner as to prevent the
bird from disengaging itself, but the snake IS
body had been picked and torn by the hawk,
whose head and neck were at liberty. Appa.
rently the hawk stood the best chance Of win
ming the fight, as the snake appeared to be
pretty nearly used up; but the struggle would
have proved fatal to both, had not the gentle
man put an end to 1t by despatching the COM
batants. The snake was three feet and ten
inches long, and unusually heavy for its length.
The hawk, from tip to tip of the wings meas
ured precisely the same. The struggle must
have been going on sometime when Mr.. Palm
er came upon the scene. which is said to have
been no less interesting than remarkable no
case of the kind ever before came TO our
knowledge Lowell Courier.
Year: 1862

"WALK with the Beautiful is the title Of
some verses which have been going the rounds
of some of the papers. Old Skuddy attempted
to follow this advice, and after promenading
with pretty girl, went home and was met by
an indignant wife. He says he will not follow
the advice of the poet second time.
Year: 1862

LADY H. STANHoPE records that Pitt had
more faith in man who jested easily, than in
one who spoke and looked grave and weighty
for the first moved by some spring of his own
within but the latter might be only buck
ram cover well stuffed with others wisdom.
Year: 1862

A FEMALE correspondent suggests a condi-
ton on which she will give Us kiss We
feel in duty bound to say to her, that kissing Is
a thing that, at every opportunity, We set our
face against
Year: 1862

To think that an eternity Of bliss depends
upon the purity of . few years of earthly ex-
istence. is an overwhelming thought. How
great is the inducement to study truth, and
cultivate virtue
Year: 1862

One half Of mankind pass their lives il
thinking how they shall get dinner and the
other in thinking what dinner they shall get
and the first are much less injured BY occasion
al fasis, than are the latter by constant feasts
Year: 1862

We pass for what We are. Character
teaches above our wills. Men imagine that
they communicate their virtue or vice only by
overt actious, and do not see that virtue or
vice emits breath every moment
Year: 1862

If two persons are TO occupy bed
room during night, let them step upon
weighing scales as they retire, and then
again in the morning, and they will find
their actual weight is at least pound
less in the morning. Frequently there
will be a loss of two or more pounds, and
the average loss through the year will be
more than one pound. That is during
the night there is loss Of pound OF
matter which has gone off from their
bodies partly from the lungs, and partly
through the pores OF the skin. The es-
capped material is carbonic acid, and de-
cayed animal matter, or poisonous exhal-
atoms. This is diffused through the air
in part, and in part absorbed by the bed
clothes. If a single ounce Of wool or
cotton be burned in a room it will so
completely saturate the air with smoke
that one can't breathe, though there can
only be one ounce of foreign matter in
the air. If an ounce Of cotton be burn
ed every half hour during the night, the
air will be kept continually saturated
with smoke, unless there be an open
door or window for it to escape.


Now the 10 ounces of smoke thus
formed is far less poisonous than the 10
ounces of ofexhalalions from the lungs and
bodies of The two persons who have lost
a pound in weight during the ight hours
of sleeping, for while the dry smoke is
mainly taken into the lungs. the damp
odors from the body are absorbed both
into the lungs and into the pores OF the
whole body.


Need more be said to show the impor.
lance Of having bedrooms well ventilated
and of thorough airing the sheets, cover
lids, and mattresses, in the morning. be-
fore fixing them up in the form Of neat
ly made bed.
Year: 1862

Did you ever hear Of that New York
firm making half million OF dollars in
one day" said one person To another in
our hearing. No. how did they make
II - was the response. Making u $.
Treasury Notes. Of course" coolly re
marked the other"
Year: 1862

Why do you drive such miserable
looking carcass as that? Why don't you put
heavier coat of flesh on him ?" said trav-
eler to an Irish cart driver.


:" A heavier coat of flesh? By the pow
ers the poor creature can hardly carry what
little he has on him and draw the heavy
cart besides ~
Year: 1862

SPLENDID HoRsEMANsIuP.-Ala late London
paper relates the following instance of fine
horsemanship displayed at review held at
Vienna upon the occasion ofthe fiftieth an
niversary of the establishment Of the mill
tary order of the Maria Theresa, when some
thirty thousand cavalry were in line:


A little child, in the front row of the
spectators, becoming frightened, rushed for
ward just as squadron Of hussars were
charging at full tilt--swooping down with
raddening velocity, nay, almost on the
child. Terror paralyzed alike the specta-
tors and the mother of the chill, while the
lovely and aimable Empress almost tainted
with horror, for the child's destruction
seemed inevitable. The little one was al
most under the horses feet-another instant
would have sealed its doom-wheu a hus.
sar, without lessening his sspeed or loosen
ing his hold, threw himself along his horses
neck, and seizing the child, placed it in
safety in front Of his saddle without 30
much as changing the pace or breaking the
alignment in the least. A hundred thousand
voices hailed with pride and joy at the deed,
while but two voices could but sob their
gTatitude-the one q mothers, the other
that Of her sympathizing and beloved EN-
press. A proud moment that must have
been for the hussar, when his Emperor. TAX
ing the enameled cross of merit, attached
it to his breast-a proud moment alike for
the sovereign and the man.
Year: 1862

Dress AND MERIr.-Girard, the famous
French painter, when very young, was the
bearer of letter of introduction 10 Lanju-
inais, then of the council of Napoleon. The
young painter was shabbily attired, and his
reception was extremely cold but LaDjuinais
discovered in him such striking proofs OF
talent, good sense and amiability, that, on
GiraTd's rising to take leave, he rose too,
and accompanied his visitor to the ante
chamber The change was so striking
that Girard could not avoid an expression
OF surprise. "My young friend said L anju-
inais, anticipating the inquiry, 1--WE receive
an unknown person according to his dress
we take leave of him according TO his
merit
Year: 1862

TANNING SNOW BRDs.--A pretty sight may
Maine. An aged couple, who are quietly
spending the evening OF their days by them
selves, are daily visited by flock Of snow
birds. Several years since, the kind lady
seeing some of these wanderers from the
North perched on the window stool of her
sitting room, placed some food there for
them. They came regularly every day
during the winter for their food, and the
next winter repeated their visits, which they
have kept up till the present winter, so that
now they form quite large flock.
Year: 1862

A Methodist minister of the West, living
on a small salary, was greatly troubled TO
get his quarterly installment. He at last
told the non paying trustees that he must
have his money, as his family was suffering
the steward; ''you preach for money!
thought you preached for the good of souls"
"SoulsP responded the reverend; ~ cant
eat souls; and if l could, it would take a
thousand such as yours to make a meal"
Year: 1862

WoMAE-Never shrink from a woman of
strong sense. If che becomes attached 20
you, il will be from seeing and valuing sim
liar qualities in yourself You may trust
her, for she knows the value of your conf
dence; you may consult her, for she is able
to advise, and does so at once with frmness
and reason, and the consideration of affec-
ton. Her love will be lasting, for it will
not have been lightly WON'T will be strong
and ardent, for weak minds are not capable
of the loftier grades OF passion
Year: 1862

In order that the People. the source Of power
in all constitutional governments. who sincerely
desire to perpetuate the Union. as founded
and administered by our patriotic fathers, may
have the opportunity to condemn these unconsti-
tutional measures; TO express their sympathy and
their determination to support the Administra-
ton in every legitimate effort to crush out trea-
son, "where'er il may rear its head" to "aefend
and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, -
and to uphold the rights and institutions of all
the States unimpsire1: to saw to those in author
ity, the servants of the people, what are the le-
gitinate and appropriate means to put down this
rebellion; to condemn fraud and corruption and
all unconstitutional ilegitmate and unnecessary
measures calculated weaken instead of strength
ening love and respect for the Union; to re-
store wise, just, pure, equal and benefcent sd-
ministration Of the Government, such a. the peo-
pie desire and to the pledge made by the last
Democratic State Convention in behalf of the
Democracy of Indiana, THAT we will sustain,
with all our energies, war for the maintenance
of the Constitution, and of the integrity of the
Union under the Constitution; but we are oppo-
sed toa war for the emancipation Of the negroes,
or the subjugation OF the Southern States" the
Democratic State Central Committee, now ask
them to assemble in mass convention.


All who desire TO see the stars and the stripes
float over every inch of American soil in liberty
fraternity and equality; all who insist that the
Government shall have fixed policy in the pros
ecuton of the war, known to the whole country; ;
all who symplthize with the sixty thousand sons
of Indiana who have volunteered and are in the
field to defend and maintain the Constitution
and the Union, and who wish to them reliev-
ed from their arduous duties and exposure Of
health and life in defense thereof, by prompt
suppression Of the rebellion and the restoration
of the Union not only in name but in essence;
all who wish to preserve constitutional liberty,
and the integrity of the Government under the
Constitution, are invited TO attend the proposed
Convention and cooperate in the attainment of
these objects.


While the gallant and patriotic Union men of
Kentucky, and other border slave States, have
devoted their efforts to preserve the Government
as our fathers made it, will not the citizens of
Indiana aid, by their counsels and their vote 5
these patriotic citizens in repeling and rolling
back the tide of Southern and Northern treason
to the Constitution and the Union? For such
purpose should assemble. and for such pur-
pose we should. we do, invite the co-opera lion
of all good citizens.


Eminent speakers, true and tried patriots. from
adjoining States, have been invited and may be
expected to address the Convention upon the
momentous issues of the day.


By order of the Central Committee


GEORGE McOUAr Chairman
Year: 1862

In compliance with the generally expressed
wish of the Democracy ot Indiana. the true
friends of Constitutional Liberty, the Democratic
State Central Committee invite the people of
the State, without regard to past party atfilia-
tons, who desire to preserve the Constitution as
it is, and the Union as it was" to meet in


MASS ONvENT
Year: 1862

habit of SELF abuse. To which added observations
Female Diseases and other interesting matter Of the
most importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts of their physical ability
enter that any address in sealed wrap
per- on receipt Of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire tire and attention TO the
Of the various private diseases treated Of in pr
report. Our Dspens1ry is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been tablished by special
various quacks Of doubtful character TO be found in all
Year: 1862

SOUTH WEST BEND, DURHAM, Me-,


September Is, 1862.


Messrs. Editors Perhaps a few lines from
this place may not be altogether uninteresting
to you, or to the readers of your most excel
lent paper, the Portland Press. A number of
copies of the paper are taken here, and as far
as we know, it is universally admired but to
the subject of our communication


Last Sabbath was rather an eventful day to
the worshipers at the Brown-house, SO called,
in this place. Many of the people who wor-
ship in said house doubtless design to be spir-
itual worshipers, hence they want only the Cos
pei preached to them, they do not wish to hear
politics, tcar, or any thing else but the gospel; !;
well it SO happened last Sabbath that the Rev.
Mr.. Boardman of Pownal, occupied the desk in
the Brown-house, and either not knowing the
character of his congregation or mistaking his
subject for the gospel, or for some other reason,
or reasons, preached in the afternoon sermon
for the times, what one of his hearers called
lynch law sermon, but what would simply pass
for a war sermon. Now judge you of the
speakers CONSERVATION when as he was proceed
ing WIN MS DISCOURSE as ne WOulu IN MS own
desk at home, one after another arose and
left the house, and many of them, from their
hurry and hustle and their blood mantled
checks, showing unmistakeable signs that they
were not faint, until as it is said, the entire au-
dience-deacon and all-with the exception
of some three men beside the minister had dis
appeared. But the surprise did not cause him
to discontinue his discourse, for the good par
son, doubtless feeling clear conscience proce-
ded to the end of his discourse.


Now Messrs Editors there are many of us
here who are right glad that the Rev. Mr..
Boardman preached as he did and now that the
ice is broken we trust that the Rev. gentleman
who has recently come among us will do his
whole duty to his flock, for it is notorious that
some of his hearers are any thing but union
men at heart.


Should this alone meet the eye of the Rev.
Mr.. Boardman he will take notice that that
sermon was appreciated by some who were
not present. w.
Year: 1862

We never understood the advantage of buy
ing goods on the credit system, till we got the
following story from Wisconsin paper


in one of the interior villages of this State
is a tavern keeper, and in the same place an
honest old German blacksmith, of whom the
former relates that he employed him to do
some iron work, and paid him the cash for it
at the time, but afterwards learning that a
neighbor had similar work done "on time" for
a less price, he inquired the reason therefor.
and the reply was as follows you see
have 20 much charge on my book, and zum-
times lose zum, and 20 when ave goot cash
customer, seharge goot price. but ven
puts it on my book don't like to scharge 20
much, 20 if he no pay, l no lose 70 much"
Year: 1862

GE- 1t was the Boston d Maine Railroad
train that was detained Thursday, one hour
and quarter, and not the train on the lower
road. The upper road train got off the track
but few minutes behind time.
Year: 1862

The Republican State Convention yesterday,
nominated a full State ticket, headed by Hon.
Thos. Carney of this city for Governor &c.
Wilder of this city received nomination for
Congressman by the same Convention.
Year: 1862

Richard McCluskey, lad about IL years Of
age, was brought up on complaint made by
Truant officer Cole, that the lad was an habit
ual truant He was sentenced to the Reform
School during his minority.
Year: 1862




The New York Tribune states distinctly
nd positively that the statement that the
army Of the Potomac cannot move for want
Of stores, or any other requisite, is entirely
without foundation. Every requisitiOn has
been fully and Immediately filled.


The dispatches of this morning assign
the low water Of the Potomac as the reason
that the army does not move, because it al
lows the rebels to cross at any point. But
does not the same state of water allow
hcClellan's army to cross to go into Vir-
ginia7 Why are we compelled to wage a
defensive war? Is there no attacking ca
pasity in our generals? Must we wait ps-
tiently until the rebels choose to attack US,
and mean time allow the rains to come and
bring with them the unfathomable mud
which viii force the army into winter
quarters? If this was the first excuse we
would accept it, but as the alleged want Of
shoes has been found 10 he groundless, so
this may be. But few weeks remain for
active service this year Shall they be
passed in idleness2
Year: 1862

Hon. B. F. Wade made a speech in De-
troit on Saturday evening" of which the
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
writes


Senators Wade and Harlan each spoke
in this city on Saturday evening to a very
large, intelligent and enthusiastic audi
ence. The speech of Senator Wade, which
is the only one heard, was most power
full and truly eloquent defense Of the pur-
poses and policy of the Administration,
and q noble vindication Of the action Of
Congress. He scattered to the winds the
vile ISLANDERS of the secession press against
the Republican leaders and forever from
the record the infamous falsehoods they
have uttered in regard to its designers
He avowed himself radical, and gloried
in the title, as we'll as in belonging to a
radical party. he declared his solemn
conviction that the only safety of the
country was in retaining that party in
power. His speech created the warnest
enthusiasm, and will have q powerful in
fuence on the election in this city. What
little there was of secession" here, he
knocked into a cooked hat.
Year: 1862

Is scOmpOSed entirely of healing gums, and vegetable
oils and herbs. 1t is perfectly safe for the most
delicate to use. | car most sincerely say that
have never known any, however delicate, to be in
jured by it in the least. will continue to ask the
afflicted. who have not used it, to try il for the
following diseases. If they are not satisfied with
its healing properties, the money will be cheerfuy
refunded BY the agent where the medicine is for
sale.


If you have Pain in the Stomach or Bowels, try
dose of Pain Panacea internally, bathe externally
the parts affected and you will at once restore
the proper action and relieve the pain.


II YOU have a Bruise or Wound, battle it well with
the Pain Panacea four times day. 1t will relieve.
the pain and take out all the poison, and heal the
wound in short time.


If you are suffering from Neuralgia or Rheumatic.
Pains, apply the Pain Panacea freely, and take
dose OF il internally, morning, noon and night it
will not only cure the pain, but will remove the
cause OF the disease.


lfyou have the Dyspepsia and your food dis
treSses your stomach after eating, take dose OF
Pain Panacea after each meal


If you have a Cankered or Sore mouth or Throat
apply the Pain Panacea to the affected parts, and
gargle the mouth or throat three four times
day


If you have the Diarrhna, or a relaxed state of
the bowels. take few doses of Pain Panacea, and
they will soon be restored. If you have painful
swelling bathe the parts freely, and you will
ItheNc tHe PAIN anu tne sWeIHng VIII De reduced
II you have a severe toothache, apply the Pain
Pauacea on piece of cotton, and bathe the gum at
the same time; it will stop the pain instantly.


If you have pain in the Breast Side, Back or
Kidneys, bathe the parts affected morning and
night at the same time take a dose of Panacea
internally.


If a Mother has a Caked Breast, apply the
Pain Panacea as hot as it can be borne.


II you feel chilly cold. as though you were GO
ing to have a fever, take dose of Panacea.


II you have wound, cut, or gals on your horse
apply the Pain Panacea; it will take out all the
inflammation and heal the sore in a short time.


Sold by all the principal druggists, and by


REDINGTON 4 co, gents


4l6 and AS Front street, San Francisco.
Year: 1862

L. THE PROPRIETOR BEGS LEAVE TO
N,11;; call the attention OF the travelling public to
@AA-- this well known Hotel situated in Humbug
Valley. on the Toad to Honey Lake.


As summer resort. the Valley Is one Of the most
delightful n the State. mYSI-Sn
Year: 1862

CoNTRABANDS To Be SENT To THE Coat Rs
G!oNs.-lt is stated that the Government has
under consideration scheme for conveying
contrahands 10 the Coal Mines in Pennsylva-
MIA, where there Is q great scarcity of work
men Philadelphia Ledger


We can tell the President OF the United
States and his abolition advisers. that they
must keep their negroes out Of the Coal Re
gion, unless they desire to inaugurate civil war
in the North The people of this section OF
,dhe State, will not allow emancipated slaves
to be thrown in competition with white labor
The statement that there is a scarcity Of work
men in the Coal Mines Of Pennsylvania, has no
foundation in truth 50 far as Schuylklll county
is concerned, and has only been gotten up bv
the abolitioniStS to cover their design to sup
plant white labor by the employment Of ne
groeS. The white men are Democrats-vote
the Democratic ticket and hence the anxiety
OF the abolitioDiSts to throw them out of EN-
ployment, and compel them to leave the county.
Before the Democrats can be discharged, it Is
necessary to have on hand large number Of
negroes 10 fill their places. or the mines will
stc-~and the Government be in want of coal
President Lincoln must keep ms Pct lambs o,t
ef SetuykiN ooupty.-[ Poitsyille Standard.
Year: 1862

Correspondence u tile Iitsiltsshser.l


My last sketch closed with an allusiou 10
our retreat from Mcdowell, ION the night
following the battle at that place. Before
continuing the history of subsequent events,
l wish to make y disclaimer, the necessity
Tor which recent perqsal Of my former
Year: 1862

BARLEY CoFFEE.-The demand for
this article is rapidly increasing. Probably
not more than Que third of the amount Of real
coffee ID now sold per week in this city. that
was sold previous to the coffee tariff imposi-
ton The barley coffee is said to be az excel
lent artic.e-just as good, to all intents and
purposes the genuine article. Ordiaary
berley is frs. soaked in water until lttl'
softened. then dried and roasted roast
the coffee kernel. 1t is then ground. TO about
as much ground barley would be used at
meal, add one tea spoonful of the extract Of
coffee to make flavor Il is said to be Just
the thing. Here is presented an opportunity
fer some enterprising concern to make a for
tune.
Year: 1862

LECTURE. The long talked OF lecture
Of the Rev. Or. Butler will positively take
place on Wednesday evening next. Doubtless
ii will be highly interesting and will call out q
crowded house
Year: 1862

HEADQUARTERS 10TH MAINE REG,


Bolivar Heights, Va, Oct 17lh


1t has been discovered within day or two
that servant of one of our division Generals
has been in the habit, for a short time at least,
of making his own selection from the division
mail bag, without any reference to his own
superscription.


The young man is in irons and will be dealt
with severely, we hope, for the moral effect
upon others who may be similarly disposed
Some regiments have recently been paid off,
and many intended to relieve the necessities
of dear and anxious wives and mothers, have
thus been diverted.


will not take the time to tell you of our
situation, save that we are on the high land in
Virginia, overlooking Harper's Ferry on the
north and east, and in the opposite direction,
afiording us view of the Blue Ridge and in
tervenlng spots of interest such as Charle.town,
where little fighting was done yesterday.
More work is to be done here vet. | think.
Two balloon ascensions were made from this
vicinity to-day. Not being a special artist" |
should not attempt a sketch OF the aerial mon
ster, even though your paper were pictorial.


One object / had in view in this brief COM