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Year: 1864

THE CoST OF ABOLITiON.-Denrly have
the people Of the United States paid, in
treasure and blood, for elevating an Abo
litionist to the Presidency, and bitterly
have they repented OF their folly. 1t is
an insult to their intelligence and patriot,
ism to ask them to repeat the folly. They
cannot recall the past, but they can and
will atone for it by eIecting Mcclellan
The New York Herald truly remarks;


"More than half million niggers who,
three years ago. were fed by planters on
hog aud hominy are now fed by the L. 5.
on hard tack and salt horse. To bring
about this change it has cost the United
States five thousand dollars and the life
of one white man per niger. No one can
pretend that the sable wretches were not
in all respect better as they were. North.
ern and Southern men, to the number Of
a million-the first choice Of the race
have fallen in battle or have died more
horribly in hospitals and the nation is
nearly broken down with financial embar.
easements, and all this has been done to
make some hundreds Of thousands Of mig
gers even worse than they were.
Year: 1864

Re-olrei. That IN The future. In the past will
adhere With answering fidelity TO the Union under the
Constitution the only solid foundation of our strength.
security and happiness people, and framework
ofgovement equally conducive 70 the welfare and pros
p-diy Of all the States, both Northern and southern.


Resolved That this Convention does explicitly declare,
sense Of the American people that after four years
failure the Union BY the experiment q war
during which, under the pretense Of military necessity
power higher than the Constitution the Constitution
Itself ha been dsregarded in every psr and public lib
erty private right alike trodaen down. and the pate


rial prosperity the country ESSENTIALLY Ep aired ustce,
humanity, liberty and the public welfare demand that
immediate efforts be made fora eeszaeB of ho~tiiies
with a ultimate convention OF the states. or
other peaceabe Means 10 the end that at the eares;
practicable moment peace sy be restored on the basis
% The Federal Union 81 the States


Resolved That the direct interference 81 The military
authorities Of the United States in the recent elections
held in kentuey Mary and Missouri ana Delaware, vas


haTnefl ola lion OF the Constitution. and repetition
Of such ses IN the approsebing election VIII Dc nrio a.
revolutionary, and resisted viii all the means and power
under control.


Resolved That the aim and otjee, of the Democratic
party preserve the Federal Union and the rights Of
unmpaiTcd and they hereby declare that they
consider that the administrative usurpaon Of extraoTi
nary aud dangerous powers not granted BY the Contt1


on the subversion of TIE civil by military law in States
III insurrccton the arbitrary military arrest impTs
Onnen trial and sentence Of American citizens In States
where civil law in full force The suppression of
freedom oI speech and Of the press tue denial OF tue
right Of asylum the open and avowed disregard Of state
rights the employment Of unusual test oaihs, and the
interference with and denial Of the right o the people 20
bear their defense: Is calculated prevent
restoration Of the Union and the Derpetuaton Of the
Government deriving it, ju, powers from tn consent Of
the governed.


Resolved That the shameful disregard Admins
tration IL duty in respect 20 fellow citizens wk0
are and long have been, prisoner Of in suf
ferng condition, deserves the ssveres reprobation on
the alike of public policy and common humanity


Resolved, That the sympathy Of the Democratic party
heartily and earnestly extended 10 the soliey of
army and sailors u navy who and have been IN
the field and the sea, under the flag Of their country
and 10 the event of its attaining power they will receive
al the protection and regard that the brave sol
deTs and sailors OF the republic have molly earned
Year: 1864

AMONG the attendants at late Meth
odist conference was a very beautiful and
intelligent looking young lady who drew
the admiring gaze of many eyes, particu-
larly eyes masculine, always on the look
out for pretty feminine faces. During
the intermission at noon, a spruce young
minister stepped up to the presiding ell
der, and said, with al air Of secrecy:


Did you observe the young lady who
sat by the first pillar on the lettT


Yes, what of herr


why said the young man, feel
impressed that the Lord desires me to
take that lady for wife. I think she
would make ME good companion and
helpmate in the good work Of the minis
try.


The elder, as a good christian ought,
had nothing to object.


But in a few moments another candi-
date for ministerial honors, and for the
name of husband, came confidently to
meks known ike impression regarding
the same lady.


You had better wait awhile. It is
not best to be haSty in determining the
source of such Impressions, said the pru.
dent elder.


And he said we'll; for hardly we're the
steps of the second youth cold at his side
ere a third approached with the same
story, and while the worthy confdant
still maryelled, forth drew near with
the question


Did you notice that fine, noble look
ing woman on your left?'


yes, cried the swelling elder. =


well, sir, went on the fourth victim
of that unsuspicious girl, 'it is strongly
borne upon my mind that it is the will OF
the Lord that l should make proposal Of
marriage to that lady. He has impress
ed me that she is to be my wife


The elder could hold in no longer.


'Impossiblel impossiblen he exclaim-
ed in an excited tone, the Lord never
could have intended that four men should
marry that one OsnaanP
Year: 1864

. Because-because-yOu can't hear me
if I dOn'tP squenled my wife.


WHAT my aunt fairly rivaling an
engine whistle this time


I began to think of evaouating the
premises, and looking around and seeing
John gone, stepped into the parlor, and
there he lay fat on his back, rolling from
side to side, with his fists pOked into bis
ribs, and a most agOnizing expression Of
countenanye, but not uttering a sound. !
Immediately and involuntarily assumed a
similar attitude, and 1 think from the
relativl position of our heads and boots,
ana our sndeayors to restrain our laugh
ter, appoplexy must have inevitably en-
sued, if horrible groan in which John
gave vent to his attempt to suppress his
risibility, had not betrayed our hiding
place.


In rushed my wife and my aunt, who
by this time cOmprehended the jUkei and
such scOlding as I then got I never
got before, and hope never to receive
again.


I know not what the end might have
been if John in his endeavor to appear
respectful and sympathetic, had not Civ
en- vent to such a diabolical noise, some
thing between a groan and hOarse laugh,
that all gravity was upset, and we all
screamed in concert.
Year: 1864

TIE Democratic National Convention,
appointed some time since to be held in
this city on the 4th of July ensuing, has
been postponed until the 29th of August
next. This was done at a meeting of
the Democratic National Committee held
in New York city yesterday.


While we think the committee have
exceeded their powers, and while we
doubt the wisdom of the postponement,
we must of course aoquiesce in the deci-
sion, and trust it will turn out for the
best.


The argument in favor of the post
ponement is that the great events tbro
which the country is passing will have so
far crystalised two months hence as TO
enable the Convention to act with refer
ence to them at that time more satisfac-
torily than it could do now. Men shift
with events, and we are told the nomin-
ees of the Convention now might not be
the nominees then. These considerations
are not destitute of force. Great adyan-
tages may be gained by roserying to a
late day the opportunity for a flank mo-
vement against Mr. Lincoln, and certain
ly, of such movement he and his party
Gre in wholesome dread. ...


We need not state the argument agai-
nst postponement. Weshall be glad if
time shall prove it to be outwsighed by
the counter argument. Two months Will
scon pass. The bre7itv Of the succeed
Year: 1864

ing campaign viii make it all the more
earnest and sharp.


Meanwhile, let the Democracy and all
conservative men look to the COnvnetiou
as the only gateway of hope to the cOun-
try, and cultivate that spirit of cOnees-
sion solely by which its deliberations can
be harmonious and its nominations sue.
cessful.-C Chicago Times.
Year: 1864

Arrangements are now completed to sup
ply any demand for this article, which from
Lsk of government stamps has not heretofore
Been possible.


The public may rest assured that in no case
win the perfectly pure standard of the Plant
alton Bitters be departed from. Every bot
tie bears the fac simils of our signature on a
steel plate engraving, or it cannot be genuine


Sold BY all Druggists, Grocers and Dealers
throughout the country.
Year: 1864

How TO SUSTAIN YoUR Local PAPER.
Subscribe aud pay for it.


Send your printing and advertising to
the Office.


Help make the paper interesting by
sending items of local interest to the
. litor.


Lay aside your fears that the editor
will grow rich.
Year: 1864

The Supreme Court of Massachusetts, has
decided that. even in 4 case Of special contract
Tor payment of debt in gold, the claimant is
bound TO receive legal tender Treasury notes
The Court decided that it is one of the attri.
bu;es Of sovereignty to change the value Of
money; and Congress, in accordance with the
right clearly vested in it, having declared legal
tender Treasury notes to be money, the courts
of law must conform to the change, and regard
that as a dollar which Congress declares
to be so.
Year: 1864

WILD GEESE are said to be very numerous
in the vicinity of the ttlies in Sut,er county
and are creating sad havoc with the grain fields
10 that section. Some of the grain crops have
been completely destroyed By them.
Year: 1864

Preparation for an Attack on Fort


Morgan, &c.


our NEW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENTS.


Nsw ORLEANS, August IL, 1854
The steamer Kate Dale from Fort Gaines and Mobile
Bay yesterday morning, arrived here last night
Admiral Farrsgut had prepared his feet for action, and
ordered the attack Fort Morgan to be commenced at
eight O'Clock yesterday morning.


II was to receive euGladug Ere from tie feet and
land force Its Is said to have resisted the attack
wherever there q foot OF ground TO stand upon.
The rebels had destroyed all the outbudings OF tho
FORT and had burned their only vessel lying under it's
guns.


Everything about tho fort indicated determination on
the part OF the rebels TO contest the battle TO the last
The channel TO Dog river is unobstructed.
The naval and land forces are confident Of success
Al o late hour last night heard that the Admiral
had demanded the unconditional surrender OF the fort
The demand OF Farragut on Tuesday last for tho sur
render the fort refused by the rebel commander
who replied that he had six months provisions plenty OF
fighting men, and would resist to tho last moment.
Before this General Grangers force In the had cut
OF all the communications o. the fort.
The ram tennessee TO be In the attack.
Farragut was confident Of reducing tho fort
The Hartford was badly injured.


We hold all the channels TO the bay.
Year: 1864

A WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAvEN.-The
following beautiful passage is from the
pen Of Rev. Albert Barnes ga wbols
family in Heaven--who can describe their.
everlasting joy No one is absent. No
father, nor son, nor daughter is away. In
siSS. sssS ga6SlEJ below they bow together in uni
is hereafter 10 be no rt'perat,ot, q, tnuv
family. No one is to lie down on a bed
of pain. No one is to wander away into
temptation. No one to sink into the arms
Of death. Never in Heaven is that family
deep mourning to procession, clad in
the move along in slow consign one OF
its members to the tomb. God grant that
in HIS Infinite mercy every family may pa
thus united
Year: 1864

fully tired on that day, throwing bim,elt


on the sofa to rest his tired bones, I rem.
emoer, too, you made him get up four times
within On hour, to get things for you, that
you might have got yourself!


Was there any harm in thatl


0artain when he was all tired out you
ought not to have bothered him. Yop
asked him to do things that made him fret.
Men folks ought to bring in the wood and
water, and do the heavy work about tho
house. but when you make nigrer ser.
want out Of en- they won't stand IT,


susan reviewed the past, and she could
trace a great many Of their little ouarrels
to the source 80 hch Uncle Tim had pointed
out as the fountain Of their discord.


Il Spose you have read Poor Richards
Almanac, and the 'Old saw it contains;
but I'm goln' to give you a new saw
! NEVER ASK ANOTHER TO DO FOR you
WHAT you CAN JUST As WELL DO youR.
SELF


Uncle Tim took his leave, and Susan
set herself thinking very vigorously. The
result Of her reflections was the new saw
principle of every day life.


TWAS faithfully applied, and was oil
upon the troubled waters of matrimony.


Tom soon discovered the difference, and
after while the matter was talked over
between them, Again was home made
pleasant to him, even more pleasant than
had been before Peace was entirely
cstored, Tom is seldom disturbed-pever
or unnecessary demands. So much for
he new Saw
Year: 1864

EsD~ As proof of the fact that girls are
useful articles, and that the world could
not very well get along without them, a
late writer states it as a fact that if all the
girls were driven out of the world, in one
generation, the boys would all go out after
them.
Year: 1864

Permit me, Messrs. Editors, through
the columns of your paper, to make
another appeal in behalf Of the " Old
Graveyard " The Committee of Rem
ovation, Gas some call it, are in need
of funds, and would respectfully ask if
those who have loved ones resting
there will not come to the rescue, and
also those who are desirous of seeing
the work prosper. [ should think all
our enterprising citizens would be glad
to see that sacred spot kept in good
order. The committee have labored
patiently for several years, devoting
much time to get the weeds subdued,
and now, when so near cOnquering,
must they fail for want of means?
Surely, those at home, and those who
are distant, will gladly give little
substantial sympathy" We crave
other sympathy, too, for we encounter
many difficulties. 1t is very trying to
go there and find dead cats, dogs,
chickens, monkeys, and other unmen-
tionable things strewn around, disclos-
ing their whereabouts to the olfactory
nerves before the eyes discover them.
We earnestly beg people not to throw
such things into the cemetery. Does
it show refined delicacy or good taste !?
We hope, too, that our friends will be
careful not to pile lumber or manure
against the wall next the alley it in
lures it very much Some of the grave
stones need to be set straight; if ne
elected they will fall. Those concerned
ought to attend to it at once. Since
the last report, in October 1861, we
have expended the sum of Sl4.56, as
follows:
Year: 1864

sacrifice could be too great. Rules might
be thrown overheard, an inconceivabie
amount of impudence, noise, confusion and
vexation OF spirit be put up with, for the
purpose of succeeding in this desirable end
and having it told to the world that they
can govern by moral suasion!


The tendency OF school government at
the present time is in the right direction.
Teachers have learned by experience, and
some at least are making practical use of
their knowledge, that it is more important
to have rules respected, order and harmony
prevail in school, than TO crafty the popu.
lar taste. Notwithstanding this there are
still too many teachers who fail to take
decisive stand on the side of true govern
ment, and allow themselves to be imposed
upon in miserable manner, when a timely
and vigorous application of the timber
would prevent it. 1t is, however, univer-
sally conceded, by teachers at least, that
the rod cannot with safety be dispensed
with in our schools The only. question
now is when or under what circumstances
should it be used. The answer generally
made is, " only in extreme cases." which
if properly interpreted is true a some
future time, in another article, will give
my views on the Interpretation of these
words. M
Year: 1864

SLEEPY CREEK, VA, Oct. 9, 1864.


NessrS. Editors Permit ME through
the columns OF your valuable paper to ex-
press my opinions in reference to the con-
duct of some of the copperheads OF Brown
township, Mfflin county, who, not satisfied
with DISTINGUISHING every one who dares
take his life in his hand and defend his
country, but would condescend to the con
temptible practice of back biting and Sian
dering them, aud that too for political pur-
poses and the carrying out of their hellish
designs, for the destruction of one of the best
governments ever erected by the wisdom
OF man or blessed by the benisons of AL
mighty God Now, sir, the man who can
thus debase himself, is destitute of all NOR
al courage or philanthropy, and is only fit
to work under the lash of party which
has become SO degraded that they have
sacrificed every principle of honor and
patriotism. And no marvel if such men
would be found, securing the country to
secure persons to volunteer, in order to
screen their own cowardiy heads, and then
cry aloud "the war is failure" But. sir,
let them howl. They cannot deter us from
discharging the duty which we owe to God
and our country, and it matters very little
whether they withhold their support from
us, by voting for their gunboat general, or
encourage us by casting their ballots for
the Union; for the thunderings of the
gathering storm can be heard already in
the distance, and the torrent of indigna-
ton, flowing from great, free people, will
soon burst upon their reasonable heads,
and coming generations will hold them in
disgracefnl remembrance. Believing, as
we do, that a patriotic and just people
will rnete out to them just re:ribution,
we will merely add, 81 let Ephraim alone,
he is Joined to his idols"


Very Respectfully Yours,


JUSTITIUS.
Year: 1864

Whoop ng Cough 1t will be seen from
the following communication to the London
Times, that the English have discovered a
new remedy for whooping cough in
confirmation of the statement on this sub
ject made in yolr impression of this day,
| can add that the practice of sending chill
dren to gas works to iDhale the gas from
newly opened purifiers has been adopted in
France for two years past. From informa
tion obtained at works, which | frequently
visit, | may infer that the cure for whoop-
Jog cough is perfect. 1t often occurs
that as many as dozen children are brought
to the gas works at one time, and the man
ayers have now come to regard this new
custom as part of the daily routine of bust.
ness.
Year: 1864

aftilctlon, which must increase until we are
satisfied with the liberality of the mother
country, which still offers us protection
aud exemption from all taxes but such as
re think fit to impose upon ourselves
Year: 1864

our hats and waved them polite "good
bye," requesting them, If they had any
news to send to the windward ports, to be
quick about it, as it was inconvenient for
US to stop just then.


believe Solomon says it is not good to
be vainglorious. At all events, while we
were skimming along so CALAMITY, the whale
suddenly millcd, and pitched the boat on
her beam ends. Everyone who could grasp
thwart hung on to il, and we were all for
tunate enough to keep our seats. For as
muchas ships length the boatAewt through
the water, on her gunWale, foaniing and
whiszing as she dashed onward. Il was
rather matter Of doubt as to which side
would turn uppermost, until Tabor Stacked
out the line, when she righted. To have
boat, with all her irons, lances gear, and
oars, piled on ones head in such sea, was
rather startling prospect to the best swim
mer.


Meanwhile the whale came to the surface
to spout The change in his course had
enabled the mates boat to come up, and
We lay on our oars that Mr.. D. might
lance him He struck him in the "lifc'
the first dart, was evident from the whales
furious dying struggle; nevertheless, iu
order to make sure, we hauled up and
churned lance back Of his head.


cannot conceive anything more strik'
ingly awful than the butchery Of this tire
mendous lcriathan of the deep. Foamine
and leaping and plunging from wave t.
wave, finging high in the air torrents o.
blood and spray.


The sea around was literally sea oi
blood. At one moment his head was poised
in the air, the next buried him in the CORY
sea, carrying down in his vast wake whirl
pool Of foam and slime. But this respite
was short. He rose again, rushing furi
ously on his enemies; but slight prick oi
the lance drove him back with mingled fury
and terror. Which ever way he turned,
the barbed irons goaded him to desperation,
Now and again intensity Of agony would
cause him to lash the water with his huge
fukes, till the very ocean appeared to heaye
and tremble at his power. Tossing, strug-
Cling, dashing over in his agony, he spouted
up the last Of his hearts blood. Half an
hour before, he was free as the wave, sport
ing in all the pride Of its gigantic strength
and unrivalled power. He now lay a life
less mass; his head towards the sun, his
tremendous body heaving to the swell, and
his destrCyers proudly cheering over their
victory, ssgas
Year: 1864

burial If that land whose birth have just
chronicled.


They that go down to the sea in ships,
that do business in the great waters; these
see the works Of the Lord, and His wonders
on the great deep"
Year: 1864

We take the following items o.
..nod practical advice flom the C0u"
kfyman =


rcoNoMlzE YOUR PROVISIONS.


We urge upon the PeoIlt Of the
Contederacy to begin early in The
wear to economize their provisions
bacon particularly. OF meat, few P. o
ple have more than half aAOwanceand
they ought not to have any more
The balance should 60 to The army
| We doubt in fact, whether PEI Ple VIM
STAY at home are entitled to even hal'
allowance Of meat. when they can get
10 many vegetables as are to be had
by proper management nut Wha'
we soy is, save your meat D'h 20
TO work and eat it ail up by June, and
then have no meat at all. Make a
nice calculation divide it out proper
" and rGn it through the year =" as
to have little all the time. When
you eat ub what yot have now, it vi
be Impossible to get any more tor love
or noney.
Year: 1864

NARROW ESCAPE. A franc building on Mont
gomery street. the residence of Madame Gosse
took fiie few nights since. from 4 candle On the
stand. The are was communicated from the can
die to the window curtain. thence TO the canvass
ceiling until the entire ius De lining Of the baiiding
vas in I Nlaze. The timely arrival Of tue night
watchman jerry Collins, prevented the destr9c-
ton OF the bpidng, and perhaps Of other valuable
Year: 1864

GONG UP-The price of shooting in
this city, it will be seen, is going up. For
shooting at man now, frightening the
Judge and everybody else in range included,
the market value is $1,000.
Year: 1864

TIE NEWS Tho Charleston Courier Of Yesterday
says: An important rumor yesterday said TO lave
originated from high authority, stated tat SHERMAN
with portion Of his command had already established
communication with the Yankee fleet from Genesis
Roint Fighting was also reported as still going i'll
front Of Savannah,