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Year: 1863

NAPIER TP., July %, 1868. /.
FRIEND MEYERS:


I notice in yesterdays Inquirer an
article headed: ''The curseef. .partH" This
is a aconfession. The curse now resting up
on the party in power is a great bprfhA TO
us all. But it appears to me thss the atl-
thor wants to produce an effect that he darea
not express, namely: Democrats should na
longer regard party obligations, but vote
with what he styles the Union party. A
bout here we have no such Democrats. We
all know that their sham Union party is
nothing more ror less than the Abolition
party, dressed up, spread out and fed by
Government patronage-by your taxes and
mine.


The fact of seeing two Or three such ar
ticles lately makes me think that there might
be some Democrats in market; but can't
think that we have any intelligent Demo-
Gratis who are so short-sighted; for, woe be-
tide that Democrat who now fails to do his
whole duty. The cry of Union party by
the Abolitionists, is foul sham-another
gull-trap The people in the country can
think as well as the people in town, and the
leaders of the Abolition party in Bedford,
may as well quit; for the people are tired
of them and won't be deceived by them any
longer. 1t used to be ''the blind leading
the blind" but those who lead have stum-
bled so often and blundered so much that
the people are going to take their own course.
If there be any men in our party who are
for sale, or who carry water on both shoul-
ders, we want you to name them out In your
paper, whenever and wherever found. We
want to clay out" all such fellows, if there
are any, and be done with them. We can
do without them and now is good time to
get rid of them. We feel that the only safe
ty for this Republic is in the Democratic
party. The history of the last sixty years
If not of the last two alone-establishes
this, and the sooner and more decidedly we
put down the ruinous party now in power
the better. He who can't go into this work
with his whole heart, is no good citizen
certainly no Democrat has no busi-
ness in the ranks. The Union party dodge
is "played out"-the humbug is too trans
parent and the Abolitionists must get Ii
on's skin of another color to cover the car
cass of the Abolition ass.


CONSERVATIVE.
Year: 1863

Ihe New OrK l1eTdlu VI Tue lOIu CouldiuS
the following highly important decision:


In the matter of the complaint against VIM.
L. Stephens, an enrolling officer, who arrested
Henry Biesel for an alleged resistance to the
draft, Judge McCunn is of opinion that the en-
tire act is clearly unconstitutional, for it not
only violates the rights of the people and creates
distinction among our citizens, but is in direct
contravention of the fourteenth and fifteenth
subdivisions of section eight, Of article one of
the Constitution of toe United States. The
Constitution in authorizing Congress 'to raise
and support armies provides only for the stand
ing armies Of the country, and not for the vol
unteer and temporary forces which any emer-
pency NAV demand because the fourteenth sub
division of the eighth section OF article l, au-
thorizes Congress 'to provide for calling forth
the military to execute the laws OF the Union,
suppress instructions and rebel invasions And
article IL. of the amendments provides:-'A
well regulated militia being necessary to the
security of free State. the right of the peo-
pie to keep and bear arms shall not be infrin-
ged.' And for the purpose of using this militia
force the President is not only made the COM
mander-in-chief of the army and navy of the u.
States, but also of the militia of the several
States when called into the actual service OF the
United States. And, therefore, as this Con-
scrption law does not make the force it creates
a militia force of the States, nor is it part OF
the standing armies of the United States, it is
clearly not authorized by the Constitution. The
standing army of the country could be increas-
ed by an act Of Congress, and the subdivision
referred to authorizes Congress to provide the
means for raising it; but Congress, having ne
elected to do this, the only force the President
is authorized to use, exclusive of the regular
army and navy is the militia and volunteer for
ces contributed by the several States when call
ed upon. The Judge deeply regretted that the
people had not patience and patriotism enough,
under the oper alton Of the Conscription law, to
wait until the courts had fully determined this
question; that the courts were able and equal
to the duty of sustaining the rights of the cit
izens; and it was through the courts alone that
their rights and safety in the end were fully and
properly protected.
Year: 1863

We respectfully submit that this is
model farming, and worthy of imitation.
Here is sermon in nutshell. A whole
summers work in five minutes. Actions
speaks louder than words, and the more
simple the act the more eloquent the ap-
peal. That is true eloquence, whether of
word or deed, which most effects or per-
suades. A great deal is said and written
nowadays agriculturally, that has no
practical value. Beautiful speculations
and ingenious theories may tickle the
cuticle, but plain, unvarnished truth
reaches the heart. Any one can see that
the above statement goes to the right
spot, and shows the profit of high cult
vation. Let the wise and prudent give
the boys chance and they themselves
learn something new.-Springfeld Re-
publican.
Year: 1863

uniform, that | was on the point of asking
her in what battle her husband was killed
the gray headed old lady. of7o years
perhaps, who sat by my side and asked if
l knew her two grandsons in the army of
the Potomac, and talked with such hearty
enthusiasm in their praise; the young
mother with a three year old boy coming
down on the boat to Aqua Creek, and on
with us in rough baggage car, to make
happy the hut of her officer husband by a
short visit to him in his winter quarters
the many, many noble women whom 1
heard utter such patriotic sentiments, who
seemed so anxious to encourage the hearts
of the soldiers, and whose very great sac
rihces in the countrys cause | am ac.
quainted with-these were the beautiful
faces to my eyes--these are the ones who
are miniatured on our hearts, when we 20
into perils and stand night watches and
make weary marches. God bless the wo-
men of New England-the women of our
whole North. l don't believe there are
many copperheads among them.
Year: 1863

PERPETUAL MoTIoN.-Mr. w. L. Leach
Of Troy. claims to have discovered q new
motive power, or invented the plan of a
perpetual motion. Those who have seen
his model. claim that it will prove of in
estimable value as means of propelling
machinery, and can be applied at less
cost than steam or any other power yet en-
ployed. 1t has been examined by several
men, who give it as their opinion that it
will prove success We hope SO. We
would like to claim for OIleans county
this distinguished honor Standard
Year: 1863

q where shall one true friend be found,
A friead through good and sorrow,
A heart that is the same to day


And aye the same tomorrow?
And where is now the heart that loves
And feels no love returning,
That long can bear the whitening weight
OF such fiery burning9
Go where the sun shines evermore
On plains of golden pleasure,
Yet there the heart is aching still


To call its own. some treasure,
Not Others wealth, nor fame our own,
Nor waves of kindly feeling,
Can spread for us the azure sky,


Our stars of hope revealing.
And when the thought, grown mountain high
Seems met with careless trifing,
Where is the harp so rudely strung
To thrill not with the sitting?
A life is but transient toy,


The heart is all that's real,
The thoughts that burn most within
Are born of loves ideal.
All we'll know the angel hand,


And revel in sweet dreaming,
Yet far away-so far indeed


1t may be all a seeming;
In dreams like these ask 10 more


Where some true heart is living,
tNr there hear one rapturous voice,
One golden answer giving.
Above the waterfall of love


Are golden rainbows bending,
And evermore ON rings of light


Are minstrel hosts ascending;
Alas, the clouds lift up their pail


And hide the bow of glory,
Till fear and doubt resume their sway
And Fate its cruel story
Year: 1863

C4rrArx c. F. HALL has just been narrat-
ing before the American Geographical So@ie-
ty his recent Artie experience while in search
Of traces Of the Franklin expedition and took
the opportunity of introducing to the society
the Esquimaux man whom he brought away
with him-a hardy hunter, who has been
known to stand for three days and nights,
motionless on the ice, beside a seal hole.
Captain Hall describes the ability of the Es-
quimaux to go without food as striking him
as quite astounding. He has known them to
do so for weeks. He heard Of an instance in
which party of these intrepid seal-hunters
were aoated off from the main land on pack
of ice and could not return for thirty days
during which time they had not a morsel OF
food, yet they survived, although even their
faithful and wonderful dogs succumbed to the
pangs ol hunger.
Year: 1863

his men to leave behind a fine flag which
he feared would be torn on the way. The
flag was stuck into the road, that a re-
turning rebel picket might carry it in.
But I got it, wrapped it round my body,
and rode into Fort Henry It is now in
st. Louis.
Year: 1863

Also I went into Fort Donelson, while
our troops lay at Fort Henry. Iwent in
there in Confederate uniform, and have
General McClernand's letter to show that
1 brought him information which proved
to be accurate. On my way out a cav
airy force passed me, while 1 lay by the
roadside; and its commander told one of
Year: 1863

At Platte City made a speech to the
rebels in favor Of JEFF. Davis, which was
very successful; but in the afternoon a
fellow in town recognized me, and had
me seized. They put me under guard,
in a house; but the same night I got out,
got on a horse which fell in my way, and
rode out till I ran in the dark against
two rebel videttes. They stopped me;
explained to them that I was hurrying
off to bring up some recruits who were
wanted; but the men were obstinate, and
would not let me go without a pass. So
I proposed to one to go in with me to
headquarters, and I would get him my
pass. He consented; we walked our
horses in along the road. My case was
desperate; if they caught me they would
hang me; 1 talked to the man in the
dark till we were some distance in, then
suddenly pulled out my knife, and with
one stab slew him.


I waited awhile, then rode back to
where the other vidette remained and
handed him piece of an old letter, say
ing, there's the pass. He must go to the
smouldering fire in the wood near by to
examine it, and as he did so 1 Knocked
him over, and rode off.
Year: 1863

I went to Fort Henry two days before
the attack on it, and brought General
Grant an accurate account of the position
and number of the rebel defences. 1
have General Grants letter to certify to
tbo4
Year: 1863

I rode into JEFF. Thompson S camp half
naked, as a crazy man, shouting and
whooping so that the whole camp was
aroused. No better way to get in occur
red to me just then. General Thompson
is much Of gentleman. He caused a
surgeon to examine me, who reported
that l had lost my senses from a blow On
the temple, the mark of which was still
fresh. He said I was quite harmless,
and the General proposed to send me into
the Yankee lines because they could take
care of such a poor fellow better than he.


[ lay down under a wagon, near the
Generals tent, when it came dark, and
listened to hear what 1 could hear.
About midnight a messenger rode in on
a fine horse, and tied it near me. When
he got into the tent, and no one was look
ing, I got on the horse, and having the
best road in my mind, rode out as hard
as 1 could drive, the pickets firing at me,
but without effect; and I got safely in to
make my report
Year: 1863

QUEER.-Wm. Cullen, democratic candi-
date for Congress, has notified Mr.. Donelly
(Republican) the returned member for the
next Congress, that he shall contest his seat,
on the ground that the election is null be-
cause the soldiers were allowed to vote. In
this case the soldier vote affected nothing,
Donelly having about 2O00 majority, excu-
sive of the soldiers votes. 1t is odd that any
body should object to giving volunteer sol
diers the right Of voting. They are in the
army for limited time and special purpose,
and retain all their interest in political affairs
at home. Nay more, they are absent from
home on public service, and patriotic service.
Is is not unjust to punish their patriotism, by
cutting of their privileges Take, for in
stance, presidential election: would it not
be absurd to say that they should have no
voice in electing the head Of the very govern
ment for which they are Offering their lives /?
1t strikes US that this raid upon the soldiers


is contrary to genuine democracy, as well as
unjust and unreasonable. We observe that
the legislature of Connecticut is debating
whether to allow the soldiers Of that state to
yote---the democrats taking the negative side
OF the question. 1t is probable the decision
will determine the result of the election
Will high minded and honorable democrats
accept victory at the cost OF the gallant sol
ders We would not.
Year: 1863

NARROW EsoAPE.-Mr. Vernon Loomis
OF Montpelier, at the battle Of White Oak
Swamp met with very narrow escape from
she'll which burst so near him as to tear
the skirts from his coat although saved from
instant death, the effect Of the she'll was seri-
Gus, as it caused the blood to settle about
the spine, from which he has since suffered
extremely.
Year: 1863

The Beginning Tomorrow will be one
year since the bill for the emancipation OF
slaves in the District of Columbia was passed
Congress. That was the beginning of the
negro policy" the point where the "Radi-
Gals" got control Of the Government, and
thrust the negro into the way of vigorous
prosecution of the war for the restoration of
the Union. Though the President afterward
gave the Nation the most solemn assurances
that he would not recommend the abolition
of slavery where it existed, he permitted the
PhilistineS to lead him captive, and his no
tice of general emancipation soon followed
The resslts--taken altogether--haye not been
very gratifying,
Year: 1863

Lost The money lost yesterday, and
noted here, was lost from the frame OF an oil
painting which was being taken for repair
from No 2 jackson street to Dornbushs shop
on Wayne street A heavy wind at the time
probably separated the bills, (ss described
yesterday and any money found in the
neighborhood is doubtless part Of it, s95
will be paid for the return of the whole, or a
proportionate amount for amy part of Ap.
ply at No. 2, jackson street.


Journal copy.
Year: 1863

Setting 0ut-When speaking of the for
oible eiectment of the Irish family from the
Clayton Chapel building on last Friday, we
stated that 'the Agent of the owner did the
deed. We did not mean to be understood
that the Agent personally performed the
work, but had it done by the Constables We
now learn that the family was not set out
into the street because Of non-payment Of
rent but because they were Irish, and there
fore not 50 desirable in social and other points
of view as the negro family which occupied
the adjoining room in the same building
Year: 1863

Interments There was quite an increase
in the number Of interments for the month
Of March over those of February We give
below list of the interments for March, for
which we are indebted to the Sexton, Mr..
William Lane
Year: 1863

City Authorities. THE Journal no


tices the fact that the boys who committed an


assault upon one Of their comrades at the


High School, the other day have been arrest


ed and bound over by the Mayor for exam


ihation. The occasion ia improved by our


contemporary TO repeat for about the twentieth


time a slander upon the CITY Authorities,
by stating that they failed in their duty by


not arresting and Furnishing the mob who at.
tcmpted last fall to take from the Jail Brown,
the murderer of Bollmeyer We would
waste our time in trying to set the question
right with the person who attends to the 10.
cal chores of the Journal, for what little
mental endowment he has is pretty nearly
obsoured by his malice We call the alten.
tion of men Of sense to the fact that on The
occasion of the mob--to which reference has
just been made-Mayor Gillespie interposed
his official authority and exeried his utmost
personal endeayors, TO allay the popular out.
break and quell the disturbance He pro.
tected the murderer from the fury of the mob
At the risk Of his own life and his action in
the premises was highly complimented in the
Journal at the time The "Cily Authorities
the mob and with it's suppression /
their proper legal action in the premises end
ed The responsibility for the arrest of the
active participants in the violent demoustra-
lion rested with the citizens-wth the men |

who have been falsely accusing the authori.
lies for not acting in the affair and the May
1r stood ready at all times to investigate the
iharges made in such cases, without fear or
ayor And Mayor Gillespie has, in all ca.
Ies, shown willingness TO secure The publio
,eaoe aud further the ends of justice without
'egard TO persons or parties II is hardly
necessary to say TO men who are invssted
With slight degree Of intelligence, that had
iot complaint for the assault at the High
School been made to the Mayor, he would
rave taken no official oognizance of the az
air The dirty insinuatons of the Journal
against the Mayor, in this connection, are not
he less contemplate because they are ironi.
ally made and there is no justification for


uch indecent persecution in the plea Of po-
itieal necessity,


The parties charged with making the as
apt appeared before the Mayor, this morn.
ng, waived an examination, and we're bound
'vsr to court in the sum Of 500 apiece, John
Toward and Samuel Craighead Esas, going
Year: 1863

ny n. P. VILLA.


wo for my vine-clad homei
That II should ever be so dark 70 me
With its bright Threshold and its whispering wee
That it should ever come,
Fearing the lonely echo Of tread,
beneath the roof.tree Of my glorious deadl
Lead on my orphan boy
Thy home Is not 80 desolate to thee,
And the low shiver in the linden tree


May bring to thee a joy, ... ..
But oh how dark the bright home before thee,
To her who with Joyous spirit bore thee
Lead on for thou art now
My sole remaining helper. God hath spoken,
And the strong heart leaned upon is broken
And have seen his brow,
The forehead OF my upright one, and just,
Trod by the hoof of battle to the dust.


He will not meet thee where,
We blessed thee at the eventide, my son,
And when the shadows Of the night steal on,
He will not call to prayer.
The lips that melted, giving thee TO God,
Are in the icy keeping of the sod


Aye, my own boy thy sire
Is with the seepeIs Of the valley cast
And the proud glory of my life hath passd;
With his high glance of FIRE. 8.
Wo that the linden aud the vine should bloom,
And a just man be gathered to the tomb!
Year: 1863

Losr. - We remember to have once heard
story of a servant girl who, during steam.
boat trip, lost certificate Of good character
given to her ny her former employer. Hay.
ing shown the certificate to the Captain when
she got Oh tho boat, she applied to him for
recommendation in lieu Of the one she had
lost. The Captain wrote for her the follow.
ing:


This is to certify that Miss----had
good character when she got on my boat at
B---but lost it on the trip down."
Year: 1863

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW AND LARGE
supply of Millinery Goods Of the latest styles and
adapted to the season. Thankful for the pat
ronage bestowed upon in the past hope to merit
continuance of the same by paying greater
than heretofore to the quality of goods and manaac
ture. New goods received weekly Shop opposite Post
Office, Cedar Falls.
Year: 1863

his children, his life if need be, to prove his
fidelity to that freedom which, embodied in
the institutions of his ctuntry, has given
him opportunity to be what he is.


The fight is now between popular liberty,
liberty for all, white or black,-and COM
mon slavery-slavery for all, white or black.
The poorest man in the North, every honest
laborer everywhere, has stake in the con-
test, and responsibility as to its result.
If be cannot fight the battles Of his country
and of freedom in the field, against the
Southern traitors, he can fight them in his
workshop, in his home and az the polls.
against the friends and helpers of those trail
tors. Wood, and Toucy, and Vallandigham
are as much the enemies of the free laboring
man at the North as any southern rebel who
would like to own him and his wife and
children, and sell them at his will. Labor
ing men of the North this fight is for you.
Your best interests are involved in it and
you are bound to put it through with your
arms, and with your voices, and with your
votes; you are bound to be loyal to the gov
ernment that is defending your cause.-the
true cause of an honest, hard-working De-
mocracy. n.
Year: 1863

the noble defenders Of the government
occasionally find it convenient to admonisb
their ardent disciples that they are making
rather too free exposure of their principles
and sentiments and that it is necessary to
wear the cloak little longer. But we learn
the true nature of these men by the utter
ances OF the ignorant masses who have been
educated in The dens and holes of these COP
perheads. These men talk treason and only
treason they know not how to cloak it, like
children they will report what they have
heard and learned at hcme B.
Year: 1863

bitterly opposed tie employment of negroes
as soldiers. but if they should chance to be
drafted, under the rigid and stringent con-
scription act, possibly they will be patriotic
enough, when they come to think the matter
over. to be in favor of the enlistment of
Southern volunteers who are ready to serve
without bounty.
Year: 1863

And how shall free men answer such ques-
tons as these, coming from the enemies of
their country, and of civilization? ? Shall it
not be with resolved, persistent. indomita-
BILE determination to destroy the root of such
doctrines, and to establish free institutions
so firmly in all the United States that those
who believe not in them shall be silenced
forever? How shall the free and independ-
ent laborer of the north, the mechanic
sneered at as mudsil-how shall he meet
the threats and taunts Of those who declare
that capital should own labor, and that
white slavery is justifable? If he has the
heart of man it will be with generous def
ance; and he will give his labor, his money,
Year: 1863

The Atlantic Monthly for February is
just received from the Publishers. Its ta.
BILE of contents exhibits the usual amount
of excellent reading matter, and shows
that it is fully up to its we'll earned stand
ard. The trenchant articles on national
and political matters in the Atlantic are
alone worth the price of subscription.