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Year: 1862

rightful authority over the rebellious States %


During the entire eastigaion, the Doctor
writhNd and twisted like serpent in the talons
of an eagle. Rsllying himself somewhat at
last he made feeble attempt at denial and
said he could not remember having ever made
use of such language. AMY information"
replied the General, "will not allow me to
doubt your guilt. Consider yourself under
arrest; but as l have rot time to investigate
the matter more fully now, l will permit you
to go home to your family and spend the
night. Return tomorrow morning at o'clock
when you shall be confronted with the wit
nesses who accuse you.' The doctor departed,
and regretted nothing save that he had not
Immediately been sent to Jail. Surely in his
case ciemeRcy had been exhausted, and it
should not have been extended to him even for
another night
Year: 1862

boHeHts TO oe 0ained by Enlis tin 8 stM Old


Regiments.


An old soldier, who has served sixteen years
in the regular service suggests the following
facts as inducements for volunteers to Join the
old regiments:


volunteers entering an organized regiment
VIII ENJOY the following advantages:


l. Ihey Will learn more in one month in an
old regiment than they viii learn in four or six
months in new regiment, for in the one ease
every old officer and soldier is by precept and
example an instructor while in the other the
officers only are instructors, and ofteptimes bnt
inexperienced and imperfect ones.


2. They will better escape the diseases of
camp life among old and experienced soldiers
than IN newly organized regiments Presum-
ing that inefficient and selfish officers who have
neglected their men have to great extent
either resigned or have been displaced the Off
GERS and men who remain in the old regiments
have learned by observation and experience
the means ofpreserying health, and will i'm
part their knowledge to the young soldier. In
proof of this, know captain in the army of
the Potomac who had been fer years in the
regular army, and through the campaign in
Mexico, who has not lost u single man by sick
ness


B. There will probably be less loss of life in
battle in an old organization than in q new
one Experienced officers will be less liable
to expose their men needlessly than inexperi-
enced ones. Old regiments will be less likely
to be thrown into disorder under fire. AS a
general thing, the men will be better cared for
if wounded, because of a better organization
for the care of the wounded and because the
old surgeons have had greater experience in
the treatment of the sick and wounded


4. Young soldiers in an old regiment will
| share the glory of veteran corps.
5. And finally, as it is presumed that all
who volunteer desire to render the most ELI
eient service to the government, it is safe to
say that ten thousand men distributed through
the regiments now in the field will accomplish
| more in the next six months than thirty thou
sand organized into new regiments.
Year: 1862

The LIqaor Question and the City CoueII
For Union Appeal


EDITOR UNION APPEAL: / desire a small
space in your paper for the pnrpo2e of making
few remarks pertaining to the interest and
welfare of the citizens of Memphis. The pee
pie of this city for the past six weeks have en-
joyed time of comparative peace and happi-
ness, owing measnrsbly to the wholesome order
of the military authorities here closing all
doggeries and whisky shops in this place, there
by causing men and soldiers to remain SOBER


But recently the military authorities here
have seen proper to transfer the guardianship
of the city to the tender mercies of the City
Council the newly elected Board; ard almost
the first thing said Board did was to sanction
drunkenness by legalizing the sale Of "liquid
damnation )" in our midst. The doggeries and
liquor saloons with all their evils are now
thrown open to the masses of soldiers and
civilians here, and at time, too, when above
| all others we ought to have sobriety.


These haunts of vice and wickedaess should
! be closed and Kept closed, SO that peace, order
and security might reign in our city. But the
members of the Board, these Solomons have
determined to scourge our people by passing a
| law legalizing the sale of ardent spirits to
| soldiers and citizens Who authorized the
Mayor and Council to legislate in favor of
doggeries Did the citizens who voted for
these gentlemen desire the said Council to lend
their aid and countenance in establishing
| whisky shops in every direction throughout
! the city? By what authority have these mem
bers legislated into existence liquor saloons
and whisky shops? Why have they betrayed
the people and become recreant to the trust
confded in them? Did the good people OF
Memphis elect these gentlemen so that they
might fasten upon this community an iatottr.
able auisance in the shape of drinking saloons
and whisky holes?


These nuisances must be abated; this whisky
law must be repealed and the sooner it is done
the better. Come, gentlemen of the Board
and Hon. Mayor, just convene your honorable
body and repeal the "liquor Law" thai
odious law which in your folly aud frenzy yor
saw proper to enact. If you repent for your
Gins undo that which you have done so detr
mental to society, the people who have ele
waited you to place and power may forgire
but what you do do quickly, for the nuisance
is intolerabe and can not be borne. You car
enter no plea or excuse for such en- unholy
law, and it is to be hoped you will try to max,
none, as all such efforts would only tend T.
make the matter worse. 1t was an evil hou
when the liquor ordinance passed your body
but it is now law. Let not another sun Sc
before you repeal the odious enactment, ant
blot it out of existence and save this commu
nifty from the horrors of drunkenness. Th
peace, security and happiness of our wive
and families depend upon the repeal of thi
law, and unless you repeal it forthwith ou
yirtuous wives and daughters will arise in a


the majesty of women and demand your re
spective designations of the positions you hold


and at the same time seek redress at a highe
tribunal Ia.
Year: 1862

The rebels have made another sweeping
cOnscription. They had previously forced
into their armies all men between eighteen
and forty-fve Now they call out all be-
tween sixteen and ffty-fve. They had all
the men before; now they call for boys and
Rraybeards.
Year: 1862




From the days of glorious old Amos Ken
dali, who presided over the Post Office
Department, and ruled the Kitchen Cabinet
at the same time-so the Wings said,-we
have been accustomed to hear complaints
about the mails. just now we feel like In.
duldging in growl about that department,
or that branch of the service that pertains to
the communication between this coast and
the East. The daily papers of our own State
gives us the latest news by the telegraph,
when they can get it, and they serve up the
general news from the Atlantic side in de-
tail, as it comes from their exchanges; but
what has become of the thousands of local
newspapers from our old homes what used to
give US items of news of our old friends and
neighbors, that are not found in city papers,
nor in private correspondence. The over
land mail finished that business. 1t did
bring an occasional letter six, seven or eight
weeks after it was mailed, until the weather
became little damp, and then it rested
from its labors. This overland mail appears
to have been swindle from the beginning
The contractors undertook to carry the whole
of the mail, newspapers and all, when they
were not prepared to do more than carry
the letter mail, and should have sent the rest
by sea- They started with enormous loads
and finding they could not get through with
in schedule time, left it along the road un-
til the accumulations became SO large that
they despared of getting it through with
the means they possessed, and they then, by
strategic movement, got rid of .,,the whole
lot throwing in several dozen OF letter bags
as make weights. The ugly weather and
the convenient Indians served their turn ad-
mirably, and the inconvenient mail bags
were disposed of just = as easy as lying. y
We grumbled at the old semi-monthly ar
rangement, and uttered anathemas against
the Mail Steamship Company and DR.. Gwin.
After years of grumbling, we got an overland
mail, via Ox-bow route. After several years
more of grumbling, daily overland mail
route was established by law over the proper
road but the law was loaded with q pro-
vision that has allowed the contractors to de-
prive US of the expected benefit.


Every one rejoiced when it was announced
that the mails were to be carried by steam
er again but this was only Temporary ar
rangement that is now terminated. And
now comes the overland mail humbug, with
its wonderfully enterprising proprietors, its
energetic agents, its astounding Jehus ma
king unheard of time, and winding up with
the inevitable Indians.
Year: 1862

A writer from Charles County, Mo-, IN the
Washington Star complains Of the conduct OF
the crews of some of the gunboats ON the TO-
tomac river. For some time past they have
been in the habit of landing on the Maryland
shore, and helping themselves to any ana
everything they may find.
Year: 1862

MATILDA HERON
will appear In her world renowned role of


CAMILLE


1t is now five since, at this Matilda
Heron appearing for the hrst time In New York. in this
character clutched the dramatic dadem with bound
and won from the entire Of city and Of country the
title Of the eatest actress Of time. Her Of
Camille was acknowledged the most perfe exhibition OF
love presented the stage Night after night for
thrte weeka the house crowded from pit to dome,
and hundreds hung with terrible the trials
the true but fallen woman beautiful even in her fall


Camille 10 still the Camille!


The piece win be presented with powerful cast and the
most careful attention to details
Year: 1862

We are glad to be able to state that it is
the desire Of Parson Brownlow Of Tennessee,
to visit Vermont and address the people Of
Burlington and one or two of the principal
places, before long, and that it is probable
that his arrangements will be made to secure
that object during the latter part Of the
present month. Further and more positive
announcements will be made in due season.
Year: 1862

FRoH A SournERN PRIsJN. Captain Drew
writes Us as follows


SALISBURY, y. c., May 20, 1862.
Ny Dar Tu,Hf


Well, here l am in another
prison, tho one better than the last and ia some
respects the best yet. We have the privilege Of
walking about in large yard by giving our
parole that we will not use the privilege to escape.
The last line sent you was written when I was
suffering with an attack Of fever. At such times
I feel as tho could not stand this imprisonment
longer, but when I get better trust I show
more soIiiery endurance. 1t is severe trial to
be shut out from all knowledge Of and participa-
tion in the struggle now so fereely going on.
But all trus, will bo for tho best. must write
only to tell you Of my welfare and gooi spirits.


Yours truly,
Year: 1862

Since the above was written VIC are glad
to sec the following in the Washington cor
respondence Of the y. Y. Tribune. Il will
be cheering to find one order revoked in the
interest Of Freedom
Year: 1862

Sheep are fast becoming, to GER
tain extent the most profitable stock
a farmer can keep. With them much
less labor is required to realize the
same amount ofmoney than with COWS,
horses, or young cattle.


The long wooled, or mutton varie-
ty, which are, perhaps, the best adap-
ted of any kind to our soil and eli
mate, are very hardy and easily kept.
They are not liable to disease, or, at
least, have not been in this vicinity;
so there is little risk to be feared in
this respect, They are evidently the
kind for tho times, when both mutton
and the coarseF varieties of wool are
in active demand,


There is little trouble in raising the
lambs, for they are as hardy as calves
and it is nothing uncommon to see
them Out-number the rest Of the flock
indeed, one man in this place raised
eighteen from nine ewes the past sea
son.


Lambs five or six months old are
fit for market, which is not the case
with other kinds of stock, hence the
expense of wintering is avoided. The
past few years, when beef has been
dali and hardly to be disposed of,
mutton has been in good demand at
profitable prices. Owing to the war
this demand is steadily increasing.
and in consequence there is a large
call for store sheep at high prices, in
anticipation of future requirements.


How long this state of things will
continue is uncertain, but from pres
ent indications there will be no Sc
rious decline for time at least
Mutton will undoubtedly be in fair
demand, as there seems to be a grow
ing inclination for this meat in prefer
ence to beef or pork, while so long
as cotton goods maintain their pres
ent high prices, with an upward ten
dency," there will be a favorable in
ducement, not to say necessity, for en-
plnying wool, so far as possible, mall
fabrics for use or wear.-PIocmaR.
Year: 1862

A wise man will never rust out. As long
as he can move and breathe he will be doing
for himself, his neighbor or posterity. Al
most to the last hour of his life Washington
was at work. So were Franklin and Young
and Howard and Newton. The vigor of their
lives never decayed. No rust marred their
spirits. 1t is foolish idea to suppose that we
must lie down and die because we are old
Who is old? Not the nan of energy; not the
day laborer in science; art or benevolence; but
he only who suffers his energies to vast away
and the springs of life to BECOME motionless;
on whose hands the hours drag heavily, and to
whom all things wear the garb of gloom. Is
he old? sho1ld not be put but is he active? can
he breathe freely and move with agility? There
are scores of grey headed men we should pre-
fer many important enterprise, to thosa young
gentlemen who fear and tremble at approach
ing shawls, and turn pale at harsh word or
a froWn.
Year: 1862

The KeysWest correspondent Of the Dos
ton Journal says:


Parties who have escaped to the federal yes
sells from FLORIDA represent the eopdition OF
the peaple as deplcrahle in the extreme, ard
the Union sentiment rapidly on tho Increase
The majority are heartily sick of the war, and
would be glud to have peace upon any terms
In the neighborhood of Tampa there are at
least forty Union families, who .only require
the support of the federal power TO return to
their allegiance. Similar reports reach me from
other parts of Florida, and do not hesitate
to say that an army of FIVE thousand men could
march through the entire State, 1t is propos-
ed by Captain Eaton, of the Ethan Allen, to
take possession of small island near Tampa
Bay, on which there is a lighthouse and other
buildings, and make it a temporary place oi
refuge for those who seek his protection.
Year: 1862

George D. Prentice is, perhaps, bes


known - wit, punster, and pelitica


writer But from his facile pen dow alsc


the sentim entail and the beautiful Some


years have passed since we laid aside his


description of the brok en-. hearted" but


II has lost neither its freshness nor its


beauty.


About two years ago / took up my


residence for few weeks in the country


village in the eastern part of New Eng.
land Soon after my arrival became
acquainted with young lady, apparently
ABOUT seventeen years OF age. She had
lost the idol of her hearts purest love,
and the shadows of deep and holy memo
ries were resting like the wing of death
upon her brow.


first met her in the presence of the
mirthful. She was, indeed, o creature to
De admired; her brow was garlanded by
the young years sweetest flower, and her
and low upon her bosom, and she moved
through the crowd with such floating, un-
earthly grace, that the bewildered gazer
looked almost to see her fade away into
the air, like the creation of a pleasant
dream. She seemed cheerful and even
gay, yet saw that her gayety was but the
mockery OF her feelings. She smiled, but
there was something in her smile which
told me that its mournful beauty was but
the bright reflection of a tear, and her
eyelids at times passed heavily down, as if
struggling to repress the tide Of agony that
was bursting up from the hearts secret
urn. She looked as if she could have left
the scene OF festivity, aud gone out beneath
the quiet stars, an laid her forehead down
upon the fresh green earth, and poured
out her stricken soul, gush after Gush, till
1t mingled with the eternal fountains Of
purity and life


l have lately heard that the young lady
OF whom have spoken is dead The close
OF her life was calm as the falling Of a
quiet stream. gentle as the sinking of the
breeze that fingers for a time around a bed
OF withered roses, and then dies for very
sweetness


1t can not be that earth is mans only
abiding place. 1t can not be that our life
is bubble, cast up by the ocean eternity,
to float moment upon its surface, and
then sink into nothiDgness and darkness
forever Else why is it that the high as
pirations which leap like angels from the
temple of our hearts are forever wander
ing abroad unsatisiied? Why is it that
the rainbow and the cloud came over US
with a beauty that Is not OF earth, and then
pass of and leave US to muse on their faded
ioveliness? Why is it that the stars hold
ing their festival around the midnight
throne are set above the crap of our limited
faculties, and forever mocking us with
their unapproachable glory? And, FINALLY,
why is il that bright forms of human beau
ty are presented TO the view and then
taken from Us, leaving the the thousand
streams OF affections TO flow back in an
A lphine torrent upon our hearts


We are born for q higher destiny than
that o! earth. There is a realm where the
ainbow never fades, where the stars will
be spread out before us like the islands
that sluniber and where the beautiful
beings that here pass before us like visions
will stay IN our presence forever"
Year: 1862

How TO GET ALoNG-We have some sug-
gestions to offer which will enable our
readers to get through life in the most
easy manner. Ifa lee has the audacity
to sheathe its sting into your cuticle,
justice demends that you should instantly
upset the hive wherein the offender has
his headquarters, and exterminate every
bee therein. II a dog should bite you in
the calf of the leg, s'ern justice demands
that you should bite the dog in the Gals of
his leg On the same sublime principle,
if Jan irritated donkey rudy elevates his
extremities against your yerson, the true
way is to kick back. If a horse fall upon
you the same principle of lee taionis re-
quires that you should fall upon the horse.
Ii Joggs calls you a liar, the treatment is
to call him liar and thief into the bar
gain. If you are farmer, and a neigh bors
COW happens to get into your young corn
your instant mode of satisfaction is to turn
all your cows, hogs, ect, into his own. By
following out these sublime ideas of justice
and selfrespectyour daily life will be full
Of sweet peace, and you will evidently be.
GENE as docile as kitten.
Year: 1862

A curious animal is a pig, gentlemen!
Very cunning too-a great Geal more
sensible than people give ham credit for.
had . pig aboard Iny ship that was too
knowing by hail. All hands were found
of him, and there was not one on board
that would have seen him injured. There
was q dog on board too, and the pig and he
were capital friends they ate out OF the
same plate, walked about the decks to-
gether, and would lie down side BY side
under the burlwarks in the sun. The
only thing they ever quarrelled about was
lodging The dog you see, sir, had got q
kennel for himself the pig had nothing
of the sort We did not think he needed
one but he had his own notions upon
that matter. Why should Toby be better
housed Of q night than he? Well, sir, Lo
had somehow got into his head that pros
session IS nine parts of the law and
though Toby tried show him the rights Of
the question, he was SO pisheaded that he
either would not or could not understand.
So every night it came to be catch as
catch can" If the dog got IN first, he
would show his teeth, and the other had
to lie under the boat, or to find the softest
plank where he could; il the pig was
found in possession the dog could not turn
him out, but looked out for his revenge
next time. One evening, gentlemen, it
had been blowing hard all day, and had
just ordered close reeled topsails, for tho
gale was increasing, and there was good
deal Of sea running, and it was coming on
to be wet short, said to myself, as call
ed down the cOmpanon-ladder for the
boy TO bring up my peaiacket We are
going to have dirty night :" The pig
was slipping and tumbing about the decks,
for the ship lay over SO much with the
breese, being close hauled, that he could
not keep his hoofs. At list he thougt he
would go and secure his berth for the
night, though it wanted good bit to
dusk. But 10 and behold Toby had
been Of the same-mind, rnd there he was
safely housed. "Umph umPh says piggy
as he turned and looked up at the black
sky to windward but Toby did not offer
to move. A, last, the pig seemed to give
it up, and took a turn or two, as if he was
making up his mind which was the war
.ncst corner. Presetly, be trudges of to
the lee scuppers, where the tin plate was
lying that ti1sy ate their cold tatoes of.
Pig takes up the plate in his mounth,
and carries it to part Of the deck where
the dog could see it, but some way from
the kennel; then, turning his tail towards
the dog, he begins to act as if he was eating
out Of the plate, making it rattle, and
munchins with his mouth pretty loud


What! I" thinks Toby" has piggy got
victuals there p and he pricked up his
ears and looked out towards the place,
making little whining. s


'Chsmp champ" goes the pig, taking not
the least notice Of the dog. and down
goes his mouth 20 the plate again. Toby
could mt stand that any longer. victuals
and he not there! Out he runs, and
comes up in front of the pig, with his
mouth watering and pushes his cold nose
into the empty plate. Like a shot, gen.
tleman, she pig turned tail. and was snug
in the kennel before Toby we'll knew
whether there was any meat or not in the
plate.-Animal Traits and Charaeteris.ics BY
fHe Rer IL g. Wood