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Year: 1864

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Electors Might DO.


Both Lincoln aud Mcclellan ha We slipped off
their party platforms, and are run ming on their
own legs along the Presidential track. They
have cut loose from the train. To the last
resolution adopted at Batimore-viz: that the
Monroe doctrine must be maintained (for this
Is The substance OF it), the President has in no
way satisfactorily replied. th rough there is no
one question, next to the maintenance Of the
Union, which is SO important to this country as
"ths attempt OF any European Power to over
throw by force or to supplant by fraud the in
stitutions of any republican government on
the Western Continent" These are the very
words Of the resolution referred to. So far,
then, the Baltimore platform is ignored by its
candidate. On the other hand General
Mcclellan has repudiated the principal doc
trnes Of the Chicago platform, which demands
"a cessation of hostilites," or, in other words,
dsgraceful surrender to the rebels.


Now, as both these candidates have jumped
or the platforms on which they were TO be run
on The Presidential track, they may both be
very easily disposed Of, and in this way: what
ever electoral ticket in any State is chosen
may consistently and constitutionally exercise
tho right Of selecting some one else for Presi-
dent than either Of the two persons who have
been named by their partisans.


All the electors have 10 do Is "to meet In
their respective States and vote BY ballot for
two porsons," naming in their ballots the per-
son voted for as President and Vice President,
and tho persons having the highest number Of
votes, being a majority Of the whole, shall be
such President and Vice President The twelfth
article OF the constitution, under and by virtue
OF which the election is made, does not require
the colleges to vote in conformity with any
previous understanding. convention nomIna-
tion or any party pledges whatever. They
are free constitutional agents 10 perform a
certain great and solemn duty and this alone;
they are, in fact, bound to perform It without
regard TO any 6tber consideration than that Of
selecting the best men for these high Offices.


Is not the time come therefore, for the cleo
torsl colleges TO take this course, and liberate
the country from the government Of factions
forevsri Would they not be fully justified by
the magnitude Of tho crisis In which We are
Rlsssa u a6tipg d tAA buA Snizalx
Year: 1864

Our HARBoR DEFENCEs AND OUR GREAT
GuNs.-The biggest gun in the world was tested
on Wednesday at Fort Hamilton, where 1t
has been recently mounted. The capacity Of
this monstrous weapon is such that no object
susceptible Of damage by round shot oan possi.
bly, escape when the gun is fairly brought to
bear upon II. A Monitor with revolving tur-
rets, or built on the principle of angles, might
perchauce cvsde the force of the gun by the pc
culiarity OF construction; but should the fa-
nous English iron-clad Warrior, or the French
monster La Gloire come within range, they
would have to succumb to dead certainty.
The final experiment was made with hum
dred pounds Of powder and solid shot weigh
ing thousand and eighty pounds, and 1t foil
into the water distance of four miles from
the fort. Nothing that floats could Withstand
the blow Of this mass of iron if it struck the
hull 1t would crack the largest iron clad like
an egg. The heaviest calibre of any other gun
is that of the English Armstrong, which throws
a shot weighing six hundred pounds, and the
experiments made with it in England were not
regarded as success But here is our twenty
inch Rodman throwing shot four hundred and
eighty pounds heavier and proving thorough
success. It is ascertained that 1t can carry the
same shot nearly six miles with ono hundred
and twenty five pounds Of powder. Three or four
Of these guns at the entrance Of each of our har-
bors, would render the whole coast impregna-
BILE, and might defy the iron-clads of the entire
world Truly this war has taught us many
useful things, and none more so than the g.
gantio appliances of ordnance to the protection
of our coasts from fereign foes.
Year: 1864

Said one to Mrs. Wesly, "Iow can
you have patience to teach the same
thing twenty times over to your childl'
Why" said she, ''if ] had said it on
ly nineteen times and given over, l
should have lost all my labor 1t was
the twentieth time that fixed it,.
Year: 1864

Ee- Three match manufactures in
Boston owned by one man, consume
twenty cords of wood, and five humid
red pounds Of birthstone per day
BY the new tax of one cent per box
he will have to pay Government ST.
400 per day in taxes.
Year: 1864

COUNTRY .PAPERs.-We would res
pectfully ask our country brethren,
who sometimes advise farmers to culti-
vate less ground and spend more labor
upon the smaller space, if the same pol
icy would not be good to apply to news
paperr. The "swell SYSTEM" which
leads to gratuitous advertising and
and doubling" is pernicious to the
trade. The costliness of paper and la
Dor, it seems to us, should induce pub
fishers to compact their sheets; and the
little difference between good and in
different paper and ink, should also
prompt neatness in Typography. We
always like neat little paper. 1t is
handable, and we know that if it is well
edited, we shall find its @locals" brief
and numerous. The demand for labor
in the cities will keep the country clear
of competition, anu we hope the coun-
try press will act on the idea that quail
ity, not quantity, is the diseratum.-N
hnois State Sentinel.
Year: 1864

"TuE KING OF THE CoLD' is excellent,
but comes to us without claimant or
voucher, and in accordance with the well
known rule of the press must be laid aside.
We never publish anything without a re-
sponsiblc name attached. Exchange.


We should like to know what wcl-known
'rule Of the press" requires an excellent
communication on general and mpersonal
topics, as the above evidently is, to be with
held from the public, because it has not
John Smith," or John Jones' or some
other responsible name attached to it. II
would be about a rule about as sensible as
to refuse an excellent" barrel of flour, be-
cause the maker preferred not to put his
name on the barrel. We new an editor
once who laid aside an excellent" commu-
nication, because it had not irresponsible
name to t,duly notifying the public through
his columns of the fact. Very soon after
he received another one with the "respon-
sible' name Of ''Tom Noaks' to it, which
he hasted to give to his readers, and too late
discovered that his Irresponsible" name had
imposed on him farragc of nonsense
4 better rule of the press, it strikes US
would be to publish what is worth publish.
ing, and reject what is not, whether it be
accompanied by a responsible name OF
not. Ii this is not part of the business
OF an editor, we are at a loss to know wha,
is.-L0cQl Mslcdukee Ne,cs.
Year: 1864

HAVE You AN Ice HOUSE PIT can bp
made very cheaply, and when the luxury
OF ice in summer is once enjoyed, it will
not be readily given up. If no better
structure can be erected, build an ice room
in one corner Of the wood house, or in any
shed where room can be spared. The
north east corner is BEST Set row OF
upright posts, a foot apart, one foot from
the inner sides of the building, and two
rows Of posts, a foot apart, for the other
two sides of the room; make the enclos
ure say eight or ten feet square. Cover
these with rough boards or slabs, and fill
the space between with spent tan bark.
Lay down loose fo,r, and cover foot
deep with straw When ice is formed,
select that which is pure, clear and hard,
cut it into pieces Of convenient size, and
pack it closely in the room. Leave six
inches space between the zee and the sides
of the room, and iii it with saw dust Al
so, cover with saw dust foot thick, and
fill up to the roof with straw. Packed in
this way, ice enough to supply family of
moderate size has been kept safely the
season through. Maine Farmer.
Year: 1864

sV The reason why ? A beautiful lady
having asked a plain elderly gentleman
to dance with her, he, believing that she
was in love with him, in very pressing
manner desired to know why she had se-
lccted him from the rest Of the company,
Because sir, my husband commanded me
to dance only with such partner as should
not give him cause lor jealousy.
Year: 1864

placing it to my lips, pronounced the name
of the criminal in distinct tone. could
not be mistaken. The eyes which had been
gradually closing suddenly opened, staring
wide, and turned slowly in the direction
whence the sound proceeded. The effect
was horrible = terrific, and, to youth
like myself, almost supernatural; and,
overcome with dismay, / sank down,
fainting OH the pavement. In the
confusion the speaking-trumpetf fortunately
got kicked aside, trodden under foot, and
It's ownership was never traced to me, for
many people had heard the name uttered
in the sepulchral tone which that primitive
instrument produces; and having been
shaken by superstitiOus emotion, would
have revenged themselves upon its cause.
But the result, which have never disclos-
ed to this day, has often recurred to me;
and, although have never been enabled to
pursue my experiments on the subject, vet
have remained perfectly convinced that
neither physical nor moral sensations die at
once, and that both remain for some time
after the head is removed from the body"
The discourse of the professor produced
tremendous effect upon his listeners; and
the report was soon in the hands of the
Emperor, who must have commented on it
with great earnestness and curiosity.
Year: 1864

- a


WE have considerably enlarged THE DAILY oHIo
srArEsMAN, and now print it on plain and hand
some new type and clear white paper.


IuPolitics. THE ONO STATEsMAN ISL War rs In
Peace for the Country for the Constitution, and for
Union of equal States. with equal privileges, and
with equal and exact justice TO all its citizens We
are for theOld Flag with not Star or Stripe erased
and the Old Union rs far it possible to restore It,
and for the existing Constitution, in its spirit letter
and purpose. ~
Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
Of tho People and Government We are in the midst
of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon wiser, truer and more patri-
otto Policy than we have seen during the present Ad
ministration We owe it to the memory OF our FAITH
ers and 10 the hopes Of Children to the future OF
Country and TO the estinterests Of mankind, to
change Policy which is drifting us farther and far
tber from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


TIE STATESMAN will do all II can to aid in bring
ing about this change and hence. the Publishers IN
yits support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for q good NEWSPAPER, also wish to
have q sound Constitutional Journal. " y.
We publish paper in which We seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports. our Markets, our
Political and General News, are carefully freed from
the sensational character and we seek to make THE
SrATEsMAN trustworthy in every particular


For News. for Instruction, for Good Morals, Tor
sound Political Sentiments, for Steady Defense OF
American Institutions. Take, Read and help to Cir
culate, THE ONO STATESMAN. -..1


THE WEEKLY ONO SrATBsMAN is one OF tne
largest, cheapest, and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume ., Oh
all the Military and Political news of the week; tne
latest telegraphic and market reports; carefully
nrsp.red collection Of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The WIDE
circulation already obtained by this is an evil
dence of its popularity and of its being adapted 70
the wants of the people. '1lr..
Year: 1864

Some Of our Conservative neighbors
about this time are greatly troubled by
the ghost Of "negro equality" Since the
darkey has become free, they seem 10
think there is great danger Of his getting
the start Of them. Travelling as they do
in the old, rickety, Conservative coach,
which keeps az least half century be-
hind the times, we do not know but that
there is some reason for their apprehen-
siOns. For our own part, we have no
fears Of the negro, as We expect to move
fast enough to keep ahead of him. But
while,we dislike the idea ofnegro'equality
we are inclined ts prefer It TO rebel equali-
ty, which the Conservatives appear to be
so fond of. The opinion is gaining ground
that a black maD, fighting like hero for
the flag of The Union, is better than a
white man fighting againstit. The form
er is white at heart though his skin is
black-the latter is black at heart and
grows white outWardly


Conservatism says to Sambo after be
is free; EGO away, darkey-I don't like
you half as much IS l used to, when you
blscked my boots, shsmpooned my hair
and cooked my dinner, al gratis. Since
you have got to charging wages like other
folks, and putting on soldier clothes, and
handling guns and baVoneis, l don't
want to have anything more 10 do with
you. Get out"


To the rebel, Missouri Conservatism
says "COme to my arms, my dearest
friend. like you and your vote very
much. You are q very clever fellow, and
/ don't want to see you disfrancbised.
You always vote The Conservative ticket,
which shows you are sound. Come home
TO Missouri, join the Conservative party,
and we will soon have this State in such
q fi1 that nobody but a negro (WhO has
good MASTER or white man, who is
Conservative chap, can live in it. Come
along."-St.L L0uis Democrat.
Year: 1864

rejoice that "the right men are in the
right place" Let them be glad that not
only such men as VallsOdigham and the
Woodses are not recognized as those fit
to have the chief control Of public af-
fairs, but that even such political dream
ers IS Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, are COM
PEELED to occupy subOrdinate sphere.
In this is the satisfactory assurance
that the Government will at least be
properly vindicated-ihat the claims of
justice, and expediency as well, will be
fully mst.-BaItinsore Anasrscan.
Year: 1864

DRY GOODS AT AUcTIoN.-E. NJ. Patten
will sell at auction, at his rooms on Exchange
Street, to morrow, large and well selected
stock Of dry goods of every description.
Among them are lines Of linen and cotton
goods well worthy the attention of dealers
and housekeepers.
Year: 1864

nB-About 25,0oo letters passed through
the Post Office in this city on Monday last,
keeping the entire force actively engaged from
early in the morning until midnight. This is
the largest number that ever passed through
The Office in any one day.
Year: 1864

THE CARTER ZoUAvEs.-Ths troupe had
quite large audience At the new City Hall
last evening, and their entertainment was
very pleasing. The audience testified their
delight by repeated applause and frequent en-
cores. The Zouave drill was handsome
thing, and all the other performances were
good. Another entertainment will be given
this evening.
Year: 1864

The good lesson that was Taught us on
the 18th must not be lost upon US. The
events which took place on that day are
as good as mathematical and indisputRble
Demonstration of this problem;---Where
does our strength lie and where is our
weakness to b0 found. Our strength re-
sidesin the individual, our weakness arises
from the incomplete organization and
training Of those individuals.
Year: 1864

THE .tRT or WALHISG.-In a graceful
human step the heel is always raised before
the foot is lifted from the ground, as If the
foot were part Of wheel rolling forward, and
the weight OF the body, supported BY the
muscles Of the calf of the leg, rests for the
time OIL the fore part of the foot and toes.
There is then bending Of the foot in u GER
tain degree. But when strong wooden shoes
are used, or any shoe so stiff, that it will not
yield and allow the bending of the foot, the
heel is not raised at all until the whole foot
rises with il; so that the muscles of the calf
are scarcely used, and in consequence, soon
dwindlc i'll size and almost disappear. Many
of the English farm servants wear heavy,
stiff shoes; and in London it is most stri-
king thing to see the drivers of the country
wagons with fine robust persons in the upper
part, but with legs that are feshlcSs Spindlcs
producing L gait which is always awkward
and unnlunly. The brothers of these men,
who are otherwise employed, are not mis-.
shapen. What pity, that for trifing
saving, fair nature should be thus dcfOrmcd.
An example to illustrate this is seen in Paris.
There, as the streets have few or 10 side
pavements, and the ladies have to tread al.
most constantly on tip-tee; the great action
of the muscles Of the calf has given confor-
nation Of the leg and foot to match which
the Parisian bellies proudly challenge all the
world-not aware, probably; that it Is de-.


ct in their city to which the peculiarly Of
their form is in part owing.
Year: 1864

The best Tonic Bitter ever offered to the Public. Mingled with the rich flavor of the bourbon are number of other ingredients Tor restoring the appetite and imparting life and vigor to the whole systex.
Year: 1864

Made from fresh, ripe lemons, and other ar ticies, combined as a whole, into a fine rich BOURBON WHISKEY PUN.H.

 All the above put up in the full strength of the whiskey, and in cases of one dozen each. These articles i'mprore by age, and no exposure of climate can affect them.
Year: 1864

Probably you have heard of this new perfume prepared by Phalon. It is the best and most popular handkerchief extract now selling. We have the genuine article, and advise every one, and especially the, Ladies, who wish fine, delicate and lasting perfume, to try #
Year: 1864

ANCIENT SNUFF.Box.-A snuff-box was
last week found on the bank of the Susque-
hanna river, in clearing off an old Indian bu-
rying-ground, which is a great curiosity, two
inches long by one inch and half wide, and
an inch in depth, including the top. 1t is
made Of copper and beautifully enaraelcd. in
side and out On the top is painted land
scape; in the foreground a large building
with glow as of sunset upon it !; column
Or monument on a mound near by; two men
on the bank OF stream with vessel in the
distance, the whole with border in the
enamel. A rosa is painted on each side, a
forget -mc-not on one end and brght-colored
flower, somewhat defaced, on tho other end,
and one on the bottom. The colors are as
bright as the day they were laid on, and it
has doubtless been a rich present for some In
dian chief from the French or English of a
century and a half ago IVilheslarrr Penn. J
Record
Year: 1864

CURIOUS ANECDoTE.-Towards the close
Of the revolution, the owners Of the North
Church in New Haven, sent to Boston for
nails to make repairs with, when one of the
kegs sent in return for the order was found
to contain Spanish dollars. The deacons
wrote to the Boston merchant that there was
an error in shipping the goods; but he ans
wered that the nails were sold as he bought
them from a privateersman, and he could
no. rectify mistakes. So the silver was
melted up and made into service OF plate
for the church, where it is in use at the pres
ent day.
Year: 1864

The following are from the Gennesse Far.
mer:


HoMR-MADR YxAsr.-Take a handful Of
loose hops IA pinch only Of pressed ones) and
tie in a bit Of muslin; boil twenty minutes
in two quarts Of water; take them out and
throw in four sliced potatoes, and boil until
soft; strain all through a seive, and add
half tea cup Of salt, and the same of brown
sugar; scald these, and let it stand until luke
warm; add sufficient yeast to rise it. When
quite light, or when il ceases to bubble up,
put it in jug or covered jar, set in a cool
place, and i. will keep good fortnight in
hot weather, and month or more in cold.
GERMAN TOAST, OR CRUx D'OR-Make a
soft ustard, cut loaf of bakers bread into
slices in the form of a cross; dip each one
into the custard, and fry in butter until
clear light brown. Serve with liquid
sauce, or sugar and wine alone.


And the following from the Rural Ne,o
Yorker:


BAKED APPLE PUDDINa.-Pare, core, and
slice about two quarts nice tart apples. Add
to them one tea,cupfnl Of Indian meal, one
cup Graham -four, and stir al,ogether.-
Pour over them them three-fourths of a
cup of sugar dissolved in two cups cold wa
ter, stirring till all the flour is wet. Strew
Indian meal evenly over the bottom of
deep basin or pan to prevent sticking, and
turn the mixture into it, smoothing it evenly
over the top. Then spread evenly over it
a batter made by stirring together half a cup
OF cold water. three tabespoonfuls Of Indian
meal three ditto Of Graham flour, and one
tablespoonful Of sugar. Bake abou. one
hour and half.


NoTR This is to be eaten with sweeten-
ed cream, or sauce made BY stirring into
one quart boiling milk two heaping table,
spoonfuls Of cornstaroh, moistened with cold
milk, letting it boil for five or ten minutes
afterwards. Sweeten according to taste.


HONEY VINEGAR-Mix one pound Of
honey with gallon Of cider, and expose it
to the sun, or keep it where it is warm, and
in few months it will be so strong that
water will be necessary to dilute it.
Year: 1864

The following is deceptively promulgated
under the head of geological informstion:-
"The black tapir is found in many districts
of Summarize, but the red tapir is found
chiefly in the District of Columbia"
Year: 1864

Nor Very PRoMIsING.-If the premium
on gold is any criterion of the success of the
Federal cause, we have nothing to congrs.
uate ourselves about. That precious article
is now quoted at about fifty three per cent
premium. 1t looks like the military genius
that adorns our national legislature ought to
devise some plan to clean the rebels in fifty
or sixty days, so that gold would come down
to eighteen or twenty per cent. premium
We think that if our Abolition congressman
would enlist. and fight as bravsIy as they
talk, Richmond would be ours in month.


Red Bluff Beacon.
Year: 1864

CRITIc1sM-There is we'll known fable
told Of an ancient painter, who opened a
picture to public criticism, requesting that
every person who observed fault would
put mark upon it. When the artist came
in an evening, to take his painting home,
he found it one mass Of marks of disappro'
baton. Every critic had found in it some
thing to condemn. The next day, having
carefully eraced the marks; the painter again
displayed his work Of art requested that ev.
cry beholder who noticed a beauty, would
put mark upon it. AT evening 10 found
the canvass was covered, with marks Of ap
probation. Every part had found its admir-.
era in similar touches With those that had
only the day before, been condemned by the
critics. Is not this fable true Of the world
to day! Do not the majority Of those who
crticise, either to praise or condemn, follow
each other the bias of their own taste, rath-
er than any just standard Of literature or
art
Year: 1864

AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY The Washl
ing,on correspondent of the N. Y. Journal
of Commerce writes that curious and in
terestng discovery has recently been made
in the Department Of State, bearing upon
the boundary line between the State of Min
nesota and the British provinces. From
time immemorial all the maps that have
represented the dividing line as barely touch


ing the utmost southern extremity of the
Lake of the Woods, and then passing di-
rectly to the westward A recent investiga.
ton Of the maps and treaty touching the
matter has brought to light the fact that the
boundary line, after reaching the lake, passes
through one half of its center, thence west.
ward up an extensive bay or arm, thence di,
rectly south again until it reaches the main
meridian, and then continues to the west.
The upshot Of the story is, that Minnesota
has big lump Of valuable land which she
did not know belonged to her, and that she
has full command Of the Lake Of the Woods.