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Year: 1863

BE vIaILANT! Union men remember
you have willy foe to deal with, who will
stop at no act however mean or contempt
ible to elect Charles Brown to Congress.
BE watchful, therefore, and vigilant, and
be prepared to counteract these vile
schemes at every point.
Year: 1863

SHALL WE BE content with eleeting our
candidate by barely decent majority :?
The opportunity is so fair to pile up a
tremendous loyal vote upon the Copper
head of Charley Brown that no man with
an eye TO the main chance can fail to Use
it. 1t would almost seem that the SYM
pathetics with j. d. have invited us to a
crushing defeat of their hopes and works
by making nomination so "unlt to be
made" We sincerely hope they will not
be disappointed. Let the friends of the
Government by one IIerculean blow st
completely bruise the head of this vile
State-sovereignty treason that it shall be
lifted nevermore,"
Year: 1863

LITTLE DELAWARE probably fills a
larger place, just now, in the public eye,
than at any period since the Constitution
was adopted There is clear reason for
this in the fact that upon US the duty falls
of bringing up the rear of that grand vic
torous army that has been sweeping over
the loyal States, from Maine to California,
winning its mighty though bloodlcss vic
tories at the ballot-box. Do the loyal
voters of Delaware realize how important
is the service they are called to render to
their State and Country? We hope every
one will talk with his neighbor and stimu-
late his zeal. See to it friends that nc
one fails to do lis duty.
Year: 1863

look, while here and there house or
block is seen which has an air of real
activity and prosperity. The blight of
this war and the curse of secession SYM
pa,hizers still hover over St. Joe. Many
Of her merchants appear faint-hearted,
some, perhaps, illiberal-menwe presume
whose munifcence has never been proven
bal and whose sympathy may not be with
the true interests Of the place. But we
were told that the city has revived more
this Spring than at other time since the
war commenced. Her location and natu.
raj facilities are most advantageous, is in
a position TO secure large trade from the
northern part of this State, and 10 doubt
she will soon push aside the hindrances to
her prosperity and maintain her standing
as the metropolis Of northern Missouri.
Year: 1863

"TAKE IN."-The Bourbon County
Monitor copies an article from this paper
last week, which stated that the country
editors were having fat time with the tax
lists, and says it is "fat take in at pres
-ent prices. It may be SO. There were
members of the last Legislature who ought
to be booted from one end of the State to
the other for cutting down printers fees
below living rates. There were the firm
of"Gunn & MITCHELL" and we are sorry
to say, Griffith, of Franklin, who seemed
determined to injure the press. These
same men, while crying retrenchment.
would do all in their power to feather their
own nests at the expense Of the State
Had we a dishonest scheme to be carried
through, they would be the first men 10
approach with bribes. Printers earn
their money harder than any other class
let them hereafter see that men are sent
who will see that they have justice done
them.-Leaceauorth Bulletin.
Year: 1863

rQ. Our merchants and farmers will do we'll
to look atour new advertisements before going
to the river to purchase goods. We have found
it an invariable rule that the most liberal men
advertise most, and it is our interest to trade
with the most liberal.
Year: 1863

stripped the wet drawers, stained deep with
his own blood. from the limbs of the stunned
athlete.


There was dreadful significance in the way
in which he was hauled about limb by mail, as
warmer clothes were dragge. over his uncon-
scious form, like dressing a corpse. Yet no one
seemed 10 mind much, for all were crowding
round the victor, who, with very little signs OF
punishment about his face, came gaily up in
the train back to town. Heenan was left with
his seconds on The field he hao fought to win
No one seemed to think much of him-he WAS
mercy fer the defeated. Fair or fouI, there rs
"a yet only one morality with them-success.
SIN there are men alive who think they can
revive the prize ring 1t would be as easy to
restore the sports Of the arena.
Year: 1863

MORE ABOUT THE sGREAT MILL,


Our files by the Asia are received. The latest
dates are to the 18th. The journals are largely
devoted to the details of the exciting pugiiis-
tic encounter between King and Heenan, of the
result of which our readers were informed
several days ago. The Thunderer devotes about
as much space to it as it did to the battle of
Gettysburg, and seems to attach quite as much
importance to 1t:


[From the London Times.l


The match was fought out fairly and truly
vantage of the other. No hand was laid upon
them but that of their own seconds frop, the
moment they both. entered the ring until the
American was laid senSeless, bruised and
beaten out of all semblanee of the man who in
the pride OF manhood and strength had stood
there only half an hour before. There were
moments he was very deaf, for the pace had
been rapid, and, all powerful as he was, the
heavy falls had shaken his vitality, and the
match for all could scarcely close his fingers
round the glass OF water which was to keep
him from fainting.


things evil, for the first really conscious
thoue hit that lifted through his mind was q
wish to make friends with his late antagonist,
the crowd Of his admirers to q little knot Of
curious lookers.on, amid whom what seemed
the corpse of the redoubtable Keenan, now Law.
saysIs was with him, and kept with him; but
ought to be called upon 70 give; for Keenan,,
though not nearly SO much punished as VIXEN
he fought at Farnb0rough. was eviaentiy
wrists, AID even over the heart the ralpitation
was futtering, faint and low. Yfs ne had not
tainted. It was the insensibilityoY exhaustion,
the sheer want Of vitality, hougn almost I'LL
be the winner. One man was trying TO heave
up his immense inanims;s form, while another
Year: 1863

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The United States
Marshal yesterday found quite a nun mber of
revolyers among the passengers on the steamer
Morning Star, all of which were taken away
and given in charge of the purser. A number
OF roughs offered large inducements for pas
sage, provided they would be taken on board
alter the steamer had passed the guard. shin
Year: 1863

HACK OvERTURSED.-SEvERE ACCIDENT.
As the MahOniBg Railroad hack was re-
turning from the Depot yesterday evening,
and was passing along Furnace Hill, it over
turned, considerably bruising the driver,
Henry Hagar, and iniuring several psssen-
gers. We are informed that one lady who
was in the hack had an arm broken.
Year: 1863

Mus FIrzDRAGoS had been waiting to
visit IlighSato Cemetery, and the other day
she said to her husband


You have never taken me TO tbs Gem
etery."


No. dear said he, that is pleasure
have not yet bad. only IN anticipation
Year: 1863

Tho establishment Of an experimental farm, under the
supervision and direction OF the Commissioner Agrcu
ture connection with agriculture, school college,
is regarded as OF great importance and effort will be
made at the approaching session Of Congress obtain
appropriation for this purpose Numbers Of such nst
tuons have been established in Great Britain and other
parts OF Europe aud rendering most important service
to the agricultural interest," which is the real Of
The prosperity o ali nations This subject carly brought
before the public In thecrop report Of the Commissioner
OF Agriculture for tho month Of October published to day
sould attract the attention and receive the sup
port OF all Glasses OF people.
Year: 1863




Tho Board OF Hospitals have rcpted the general results
OF their examination of soldiers for the Invalid corps They
found large proportion Of tho ward masters, cooks
and clerks unfit for field service and very many
not proper subjects Tor the First battalion The
guards were generally the most bodied mon about
tho hospitals They found that soldiers "reported for
duty" not sent from hospitals direct TO their reg
ments required by tho War Department orders.
10 very many mouths eapse between the sol
dier leaving the hospital and joining his regiment Some
have passed the greater portion Of their enlistment
in travelling from hospitals to convaIescent camps and
from convaIescent camps to hospitals The Board say
that they have taken pains to instruct medical officers
to the Of completing the companies Of the Second
battalion OF tho Invalid corps, in time
fomA satisfactory hospital corps by adding quail
fed for hospital service, and dschargng those fonnd
physically unable to perform any duty They are
strained to report that they did not find medical
officer fully acquainted with the general orders governing
the organization OF the Invalid did they find
In any hospital complete invalid roll.
Year: 1863




The following farewell letter, addressed by Breadier
General William K Strong TO his STAFF has been received
from the General, who is now In New York


No. "a PNW STREET, NEW YORK, set %, 1868
Captain FiLLEBRowN, Chief OF Staff 81. Louis, No.
CAPrAYNSnce my arrival hero my health has impr0vod
considerably and should doubtless be physically qbie
to TO duty at tho expiration OF leave but two
entire neglect or all my private interests and affairs.
seem TO demand from me now my personal care and
oversight OF them consequently have felt constrained
to tender resignation OF the position bed Brt
gadier General United States Volunteers, and which
duly accepted by the President TO take .onect
on the 2ath inst u thus taking leave O. military mo
can never forget the many agreeable associations
which have attended 1t during my two years OF
vice, and the kindness and respect shown me by all
among whom my lot OF labor has been cast, and tho
memory Of them will be pheasant IN all my future
upon the EARTH desire 10 convey through you TO all
the members Of my staff the OF my sincere
respect and friendship for them, and all They have
and by their respectful demeanor aud prompt obedience
Of orders entitled TO my thanks would exhort
them all to continue faithful, and untrng in tho
work OF preserving our government from Destruction
This wicked rebellion will soon, trust NE overcome ana
extpated from country, when all rosume their
continue in my retirement from military c TO do all
TO nvgosste the ranks Of loyal army In the deld
battling FOR national life, aud 70 feel livoly zeal I'm
all that them n their tolls, suEernRs and
rdces until complete triumph Of flag and Union ie
secured, which will soon ensue. - ft1 d


Again. allow TO say 10 my stan, one and ALL through
you, that 10 bidding them farewell Ishali cherish
{or each Of them tho warmcst remenabrances d


pect and friendship, and wish them oil Of future
sefuncss and honor and tho enoUmento Of prosperous
and happy fo. With sentiments 0f true reg ard your
late commander. WILLIAM K. STRONG
Year: 1863

you back into the old Union You have resisted them
with copstaucy, q resolution. aud dauntiessnees
which bcigcreu displayed bc(ore nor perhaps
ever viii display agaa Lss Us SHAKE nanos snnass snS e
for both this hemisphere Let ~ be sister rcp0o


cs fact and TRUTH and enter upon the high career
OF working for the benefit OF coemperaries, and all
future ages the problem Of mans capacity for rational
progress for the attainment ofahis ennobling end"


This you may be quite confident is beginning 10 DO
the Of the moderate citizens OF the United
States sournipg in Western Europcmany OF whom until
recently were cordial supporters OF the war Unless
Of this kind adopted and adopted promptly
mark my words darker days are awaiting the Union
than developed themselves 10 nation In modern
times. The people will become more and more divided
the suspension Of the writ Of haboas corpus and the
forcement Of the Conscrpton and the party resisting
will shield itself under authority which mag be pre-
sented for the recovery Of portion Of its lost liberties
your powerful influence il behalf OK such policy you
will take the initial stop TO win for yourself the glorious
appeation Of 'beneac0r OF your country" Millions OF
pens will be employed forthwith and millions Of voices
raised for the benign contamination.


Benefits right hand does not comply with the inv-
tation penned by the left The time has not yet arrived
for him TO aspire to the appelat0n OF "benefact0r
and present he chooses TO avoid martyrdom In the
editorial discussing "devsopments Of his ''correspon-
dent" he abstans from reference 70 the advice vol
uneered the above extract but employs "blood and
thundor style Of bombast which seemingly ofsets the
pacific suggestions OF the letter. Tho editorial closes


We have the rebellion upon the hip-another heavy
blow two will finish IL; but the favorable for
military operations down South s getting short We
must keep up tine 1re must not allow the enemy time
TO recuerate reorganize for thus, In pFoloDgng the
increase tho dangers Of European Intervention
and OF war throughout all Chrsendon and over all the
habitable globe.
Year: 1863

The approach Of the inclement season brings
freshly to mind the priyatons and suiierings II
tens OF thousands OF needy Women in this and
every great city Those who were in summer
barely able TO exist find their inevitable expenses
for fuel, clothing, &C.. increase, with no CORE
spending augmentation Of their always scauiy
earnings. Their woes are real, and should cx-
cite the widest sympathy: the remedies pro-
posed are often worse than useless. Let us
consider:


We dissent cmphatically from the doctrine
that those who employ female labor are habiiu-
ally or usually extortioners. Some Of them are
scoundrcls who, on one prctext or another
eyade the payment Of the stipulated wages; for
these the State Prison is quite too good. But
the fact that woman works hard and long
every day for pittancc inadequate to keep her
In health and comfort by no means proves her
employer brute or rObber. The necessity
which presses 80 hard on her may bear heavily
on him also. He cannot pay twice as much as
his rivals in trade for work, and yet compete
with Them in the sale Of their kindred products
viii those who buy shirts, for instance, give
twenty-four dollars per dozen for those that The
makers have received a fair price for, when
others as good may be had next door for
eighteen1 One in hundred may chccrfully do
this: one in ten certainly will not. And only
those who do so will have any right TO rcproach
the employer of female labor who buys it at the
market price.


But Women are not paid as they should be.
So much is clear. How is the evil to DO reme-
dicd1 We answer:


by educating Our grls q good deal better
Year: 1863

We print this morning memorial from sew
eral Of the large merchants and sAip-owners Of
this city TO Mr. Welles, with the Secretary 3
reply. The subject IS one Of signal importance
to the commerce Of the whole country, and the
Year: 1863

The Pittsburg Gazette Of Friday con-
tains hint that should reach and encour-
age loyal men, inasmnch as it is too much
to expect that it viii be kept from the en-
emy


"There is evidently same important mil
itary movement on foot, and It is no longer
a secret that considerable number Of
troops have been ordered from the army of
the Potonso to the West. One regiment
was expected to arrive here last midnight,
and the Subsistence Committee were noti-
fed that two other regiments would imme-
diately follow-One on Friday and an
other on Saturday. OF course the destina-
ton Of these troops is unknown to the
public but rumor has it that they are 60
ing to Nashville-direct, to reinforce Rose
Grams. The Subsistence Committee are
making preparations to give good and
substantial meal to every soldier who
passes through, and they should be heart
lily sustained by the citizens in their laud-
able efforts.'
Year: 1863

SHOCKING ACCIDENT CHILD BURNED TO
DEATH.--Yesterday (MOnday) afternoon,
about four o'clock, little son, aged one year,
of Mr.. Gilbert Irish, who resides on Pearl
street, West Side, was so severely burned
while playing with fire tLat he died at nine
o'clock last evening. The mother had gone
out to get pail of water. When she return
ed she found the boy bending over a chair,
with his face downwards. She raised him
up and was hOrrihed to find the front Of his
clothes nearly burned off and his breast, neck
and face terribly burned. His eye brows
and much of his hair were singed off. The
fire was out when the mother found him.
Medical aid WAS called, but the child died
at nine O'Clock in the evening, after great
tOrtures. 1t is supposed that he caught his
dress on FIRE from a stick which he had been
burning in the fire.
Year: 1863

Friends recently from New Orleans
inform US that two months since, at times,
the rebels in Vieksburg we're reduced to
the point Of starvatiOn-not wholly by a
state Of siege, but BY an interruption of
supplies, and to such an extent that at one
time rats were selling in that place at if
teen cents apiece We do not mean that
this was the regular and current price of
that animal, but tha. the supplies depend
ing on the Red river were. irregular and
famine and plenty by turns prevailed"
Year: 1863

AN OLD CARVING KEIFE.-A carving
knife was recently presented to the Vol
unteer Refreshment Saloon, Philadelphia,
the blade Of which was made Of the point
Of 3 cutlass taken from the sloop of war
Cumberland, after her terrible conflict
with the Msrrimae, and the handle from
portion of stock Of rife, once used BY
the celebrated Indian Black Hawk, and
brought from Florida by Captain Burk.
The Tivets ara made from the ramrod Of an
old musket used st the battle Of New Or
leans,
Year: 1863

WEST SIDE RELIEF.-The West Side Relief
Association are organized, and their arrange
ments are perfected and set in operation for
accomplishing the work for which the Society
is formed Their efforts are nobly seconded
by our West Side citizens, and great good
will no doubt be accomplished.
Year: 1863

KILLED BY INDIANs.-We learn from
gentleman from Boise that report is cur
rent there that party of five men-the orig
inal discoverers of the new Snake river mines
were killed few weeks ago by the Crow
Indians The story goes, that aparty of 20
men first went into the country, and having
found good prospects, were about to go to
work, when a band of Indians visited them
in their camp and warned them to leave the
country at the same time telling them if
they remained there they would kill them.
The party left, but after they had travelled
a short distance away 5 of them went back,
and the Indians murdered them.
Year: 1863

gentleman who has travelled extensive
ly through the mountainous Territory OF
Idaho, the past season, says he has be-
come thoroughly convinced that there are
great many ups and downs in that part of
the world
Year: 1863

The people 0he inhabitants of New Zeland)
are much attached to their chiefs. If they require
an additional patch of land, or liberty to build a
house anywhere, it is granted. If they quarrel
among themselves, or have complaints to make,
the chiefs ear is opened to ALTO the poorest
man as well as to the petty chief. If invasion
threatens their district be is in the front ranks to
repel it; and let the war cause sharp skirmsh
or great battle, he is always in the front, and
where danger presses most, so that he has their
love and respect. The head chief often interferes
in minor matters of domestic nature For in
stance, il lazy fellow has wife or two and few
children, and through his love for fishing, dancing,
or lettering idly about, he neglects TO bring in the
necessary supplies for his family, complaint is
made. The chief visits the house in person, and
if he sees just grounds for punishment, he orders
out the whole population of the village Men,
women and children arm themselves with stiff
birch made Of canes, and then form double line
about six feet apart, and wait with anxious glee,
the approach of the delinquent. At last he is
placed at one end of the lines, amidst shower of
yels, screams jibes, etc. The word is given by
the chief, and away he darts at his utmost speed.
According with deserts, he may get off with run
ming the line once, or may have to do so twice or
thrice; but he is skilled in cunning and feetness
that can run the lines even once without having
his skin tickled for him by the hearty application
of the birch welded by some strong woman. AS
the punishment is not of a fatal kind, the whole
affair creates unrestricted merriment. For one
month afterwards his family are provided by the
public az large under the fathery superintendent
of the chief At the expiration of that time if
he has all his domestic matters in perfect order,
as good father and provident husband used to
have, he again resumes his place in society, and
shortly afterwards helps with an experienced
hand, to fagellate some one else GouIton's
South .A7nerTca.
Year: 1863

Sing me a song, sweet friend of mine,
Some simple, earnest song,
Where harmony and heart combine,
And pour their wealth along.
The very song the angels sing


Were passiOnless and cold
Did all the blessed music spring


From naught but harps Of gold.
Deep in the heart the fountain lies,
Outgushing full and strong
And when the floods of feeling rise,
1t overhows in song.
Year: 1863




old Hoss You're too Late


This is great country for jokes, and we have
just heard one that is too good to keep:


"Early this morning there were added to our
company of travellers, pair who looked like run
aways the gentleman was tall raw boned speci-
men of half horse and half alligator class, and
the lady fair match for him. Among the pass
engers from Napoleon was solemn looking gen
tleman, who had all along been taken for a
preacher. About nine o'clock last night I was
conversing with the reverend gentleman, when
a young man stepped up. ard addressing him, re-
marked:


Were going to have wedding and would like
you to ofiicate.'


All right, sir he replied, laughingly, and we
stepped to the ladies cabin, where sure enough
the couple stood waiting. There had been some
kissing games and several mock marriages gone
through with during the evening, and supposed
this was only a continuation of the sport; and so
thought the preacher who l could see had
good deal of humor in him, and was inclined TO
promote general good feeling and amusement
The couple stood before him, "a good deal more
solemn than was necessary in a mock marriage,
thought) and the preacher asked the necessary
questions, and then proceeded in the usual way,
announced them as husband and wife There
was good deal offun afterwards, and when it was
over, left the cabin, and so did the preacher, who
rlrodf fO hat bo 4 81
people enjoying themselves, and took good deal
of pleasure in contributing to their fun; but he did
not understand why they should select him to act
as the preacher


Just then some one called me aside, and the
old gentleman stepped into the state room, which
was next to mine. When l returned, the door
stood open, and the 'prescher' stood Just inside.
with his coat and vest off, and one boot in his
hand, talking with the gentleman who had played
the attendant and who, as I came up remarked


well, that is the case it is a good joke, for they
are in dead earnest, and have retired to the same
state-room. The old gentlemsp raised both hands
as he exclaimed:


Good heavens, you don't tell me SO ? and rush
lHS JUST as ne was, OOOl III uauu, 10 Ine Sateroom
indicated, commenced an assault on the door as if
he would batter it down, exclaming at each
lick:


For heavens sake don't, don't amt
preacher!


The whole cabin was aroused by this time, and
hundred eyes were eagerly peering in the direc-
ton of the frantic preacher when the door open
ed, and the 'Arkansaw traveller, poking out his
head, cOOlly remarked, old boss, you're 100
late