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Year: 1864

FREE BALLoT.-Eyery one, we presume.
has heard Of the,'"free ballot" so much talked
of by the Copperheads. 1t has been dinned
into the ears by every orator of that respec.
table persuasion, that they will have "free


ballot or free fight" Free ballot /
Their idea of free ballot is something on
the gigantic, No small figures will give an
approximate idea OF what these reasonable
individuals call free ballot. A man whose
ideas are bounded within the compass Of
moderation, would suppose that to stuff the
ballot boxes of any one State to the extent
OF i've or ten thousand votes (Free ballotsl
would be to arrive at the desired end. Yut
no such thing; nothing less than fraud Of
forty thousand ballots will appease the appe.
tites OF these applicants for fair play. They
mean while they are at work to make a good
thing OF lt,-adOptiug the old Adage that a
man may as well be hung for an "old sheep
as young lamb" and SO they put in the big
licks, and 20 it while they are young. The
recent developments, with regard to the
fraudulent soldiers votes manufactured by the
agents Of the State of New York, have
opened the eyes of all law abiding men al
to the true definition of the term "free bal.
lots" as understood by the Copperhead fra
ternity. To what depth of inTamy must tina,
party be sunk which is obliged to resort I,
such wholesale villany-to cheat our BRAY,
defenders out of their votes, and cast then
for parties whom their very souls detest


One would think that if there is left in IN,
SO'called Democratic party, any individua


whose hands are not imbrued in the bloc


of more than five Or six of his fellow being
he would feel ashamed of the company he
in, and would take the first train of cars, o


steamship, or ascend in q balloon, or div


into the depths of the deepest coal pit I


get himself free from such contamination.
Year: 1864

President Lincoln has issued his Procla-
nation declaring the State of Nevada to be
legally aud constitutionally admitted into
the Union with all the rights aud privileges
of the original States.


So goes the march of Freedom. Before
the rebellion broke ont there were but
seventeen free States, now we have twenty
one Nevada will have three electoral
votes, which she will of course cast for Lin
coin and Liberty. Does this look as If this
war has been failure
Year: 1864

GENERAL BUTLER has carried his point in
respect to the use of colored Union prisoners
Of war in the rebel trenches General Bat
ler, it will be remembered, put an equal
number Of rebel prisoners ut work in the
Dutch Cap Canal. On Friday leAeral Lee
officially notified General Butler that these
negro soldiers had been taken from the
works and sent back to Richmond, to be
treated properly as prisoners of war. Gene
ral Butler at once released the rebel prison
ers from further labor upon the canal. The
oath Of allegiance was then offered to them,
when one fourth of their number took it.
Year: 1864

THE AMERICAN CoNFLIoT.-A short time since
we received specimen pages of the "American
Conflict" work from the pen of Horace Gree
ley, now being published by o. D. Case & Co.,
Hartford Conn, and took occasion 10 speak of
the merits Of the book as an authentic history
of the great conflict in regard to human slavery.
We have now received n second pamphlet cou-
tanning further specimens, which we have given
careful examination. This portion is the most
accurate history OF the legislation of Congress on
the question of Slavery that we havc ever read,
detailing mass of evidence and figures having
a bearing on the subject, that can be found no.
where else in so complete and tangible form,
and which would require months of labor and
research to fad elsewhere. The author treats
the subject in a fair, honest and candid manner,
and does not desiate from the truth one iot or
title, but every statement is presented with
clearness and impartiaity that even his most
bitter opponents will be compelled to acknowl-
edge. The whole history of tho annexation
of Texas is given from it's incipieuey to it's
oonsummatOu, together with the position of
the great parties Of the day on the question:
lbe NtlmOt fFONlsO Is discussed IN spirit OF
fairness and candor. and the action of statesmen
and politicians clearly elucdated. His article
on the Compromise measures of 1860 is most
Interesting feature of the work, and will COM
mend itself 10 all who would fully understand
the subject in ali its bearings. The Dred Scott
case occupies prominent place, and he gives
the opinion of the Supreme Court thorough in

vestigation, presenting the views of the Judges.
together with those OF the most eminent states
men Of the age, aud the policy of the United
States as to colOred men being citizens from the
earliest period Of the Republic down to the urs.
sent time. This work, We are pleased to learn.
is being received with marked favor everywhere
1t should be placed in the hands of every young
man in the land. In this age. no effort should
be spared to educate the youth properly aud cor
rectly on this all-impOrtant matter and amid the
vast number of books that have been presented
to the public treating on this subject, it is the
most complete, thorough and truthful history
extant 1t should meet with an extensive pat
ronage.
Year: 1864

The New Orleans Bee of the 9TH states that
the French had occupied Matamoras without q
blow, and that two regiments had been landed
and all communication with the interior was
for the time being interrupted.
Year: 1864

s% Mother, you have son In the army,
who is now perilliug his life to save his
country. See that neither his father nor any
of his brothers vote for Pendleton, who
brags that he never voted man nor dollar
towards the defense Of the country?
Year: 1864

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Times, writing OF the probable
termination of the war, says:


The administration is still endeavoring
to make the public believe that the rebel
lion is on its last legs, and that the war
will be ended with the campaign of next
summer. Never. was there greater de-
lnsion. To those who know the real facts,
it is evident that the end of. the war, so
TAR as the conquest or sLbiugation Of the
South is concerned, is as far off now as it
was two years ago. The South may not
have as nlauy troops III the field il. 1864
as they had in 1868. But If they only
have three hundred thousand, they can
give abundant employment to over six
hundred thousand, and if they have four
hundred Thousand, they can attack Wash
ington besides. 4f k-sit.esf. q.


It is understood that the South will act
entirely Oil, the defensive, and will seek to
draw our armies as far as possible into he
Interior OF the country, where they expect
10 defeat them. And there is very little
doubt that they will depart from the de-
.fensive system, so far as to make ai, attack
npon Washington. II they do this, and
act on the defensive everywhere, they
have means and material for carrying on
the war for Eve years. smore. I am satis-
fed from tbs. information thatreached us,
that Richmond Viii never be abandon cd
SO long - the CenfsderacY can put fifty
thousand troops ia the field. !
Year: 1864

An AT ILLusrRArIoS.- Tho Chicago Tribune
dashes offthe following apt parallel. based upon
q local incident Of some notoriety:


"when you hear Coppcrhead bewail the
expense Of this war. and assert that II must be
stopped to save an enormous war debt. tell him
tho lamsntable story Of Of old Green, thu Chi.
csgo banker. who. most Of our Chicago read
ers viii remember, was once tried for his life on
charge Of wife murder. Tho most frightful
feature Of his situation was the invasion VI his
cherished boards. A new trial Was granted
him on technical grounds. He forthwith called
council Of war In his cell, In the Chicago jail,
and gravely discussed with his attorneys the
probable cost Of going on with the case. Thor
oughly alarmed 1t tho financial exhibit, he hung
himself In his cell the same night TO sars the
erpsnse The peace demagogues would
bring this Union to the same fate on like
grounds, but until poor old Green's sot is sp-
proved by honest men, tho present peace schemes
will hardly pass muster as the best policy"
Year: 1864

From the Round Table. .|
THE JOLLY OLD PEDAGoGUE.
Twas jolly old pedasogue, long ago,


Tall and slender, and sallow and dry,
His form was bent, and his gate was slow,
His long thin hair was rs white rs snow,


But wonderful twinkle shone In his eye,
And he sang every night as he went to bed,
"Let US be happy down here bellows
The living should 1.-Two though the dead be dead, "
Said the jolly old pcdago:ue, long ago.
lie taught his scholars tho rule OF three,


Writing and reading and history, too;
He took the little ones up on his knee,
For Kind old heart in his breast had hc,


And the wants of the littlest child no knew.
"Learn while you're young" ho often said,
"Thcre Is much to enjoy down here bclowi
Life for tho living and rest for the dead"


Said tho jolly old pedagOsuc. long ago.
With the stupidest boys he was kind and cool,
Speaking only In gcntlest tones,
The rod was hardly known In his school
Whipping. TO him, was q barbarous rule.


And too hard work for his poor old bonesi
Besides. Il was painful, he sometimes said.
ave must make liie pleasant here below,
The living need charity more than the Dead"
Said the jolly old p"dagosuc, long aso.
He smoked his pipe In the balmy air


Every night when the sun when down,
whilo tho soft wind played on his silvery hair.
Leaving its tenderest kisses there


On the jolly old pcdagosue's jolly old crown
And feeling the kisses, ho smiled and said
Twas glorious world. down hero bellows
"why wait for happiness till we are dead J"
Said tho jolly old pedasosuo. long ago.
He sat at his door one midsummer night,


Afer the sun had sunk in the west,
And the lingering beams Of golden light
Made his kindly old face look warm and bright
While tho odorous night wind whispered Rest
Gently, gently no bowed his head;


There were angels waiting for him, know
He was sure Of his happiness, living or dead,
Thisjolly old pedagoguo. long ago.
Year: 1864

Gov, SEYMOUR, of New York addressed
the Democracy of Philadelphia at Tie
heystone headquarters Oh the 5th instant
and sail


. DO not speak unadvisedly when
say that this is not the last are. IT, The
three years men who enlisted in the COM
mencement OF the war will have serve d
three years in the spring OF 1865, and they
VIII all De coming home in the SPRING
They will come among you, decimated and
weakened, and then DE heaviest draft tha,
was ever given the country will be sent
upon us. The Administration will call for
men for one year just before the election,
but 1t the administration be sustained
next month, and Abraham Lincoln be el-
ected they will not be so careful the next
time, and tho draft will come not for nine
months or three years, but for tie uar."
Year: 1864

This question is in the mouth of every
shoddy patriot, and is displayed in fam
ng bandbills.


Yes-we have heard the news from
Maine, and rejoice in snug Democratic
gain. The Abolition majority is reduced
about TWO THOUSAND. Will any Ab-
olitionist deny this One more effort and
even Maine will no enrolled in the Demo
cratic column.
Year: 1864

WHAT OF IT Ir?-Supposing krause does
sell clothing and make up splendid suits for
less money than any other man in the busi-
ness-it is his own lookout If he sells
those choice cassimeres for less than he can
buy them for, let him 60 ahead. The pub
lie can stand it If he can. Call at the cloth
ing house opposite the National Bank.
Year: 1864

The JACKSON STAR SISTERS appear this
evening for the first time in this city, at Full
tons Museum and Concert Hall, on Second
street, east of Perry Their well known rep
utation as singers and dancers cannot fail TO
draw full houses. Wherever they appear
they create II sensation. There will be a rich
store Of fun at the Concert Hall during the
whole week. Go and sec them
Year: 1864

LADIES should not forget that they can
find the most elegant stock Of dress goods
in the city at the popular dry goods house
Of Henry C. Potter & Co.. southeast corner
Of Brady and I'd streets. They receive the
latest styles every week, and sell them low
very low.
Year: 1864

How DO You LIVE Those who take the
regular meals to sustain the functions Of
nature, and like to have the food whole
some, fresh and invigorating, will find it to
their advantage to buy their groceries at
Parks 4. Hosmer's famous family grocery
store Southeast corner Brady and 4th SITS.
The stock comprises everything in the line,
and they get nothing they are not willing
to warrant. Give them call every day
and they will be sure to suit you every time,
and deliver your purchases free Of ex-
pense.
Year: 1864

A Coon WoRD FOR OUR CARRIERS. -On
Monday morning the Carriers of the Demo.
Graf will wait upon the many patrons to
present them with their Annual New Year s
Address. On this occasion the boys wish
it to be remembered that they have lab,red
faithfully during the year past to serve the
subscribers punctually and faithfully, and
if for once in q long while they have missed
their drty they crave pardon on the score
Of late hours and stormy weather, and hope
moro successfully to surmount those diff
culties in future. In presenting their yearly
greeting they will not take it amiss if they
receive quarter or 'half' as token
of future amicable relations, and there are
some Of the boys who are determined not to
refuse even dollars, on this important occa-
sion. They present an excellent address
this year, and we doubt not their courtesy
will be amply remunerated.
Year: 1864

The Solicitor of the War Department
has ANNOUNCED an official decision to the
effect that men who have been mustered
into the United States service for the term
Of 100 days or any other specific time,
cannot be held under q draf, which may
take place during the term Of their actual
service they are e1emp. from that draft,
bu, not from any subsequent one. If the
draf, should not tsko place until after
their return home, they will then be liable,
but each man will be credited with the
time be may have already served. This
construction of the Law is no more than
jus, to those who have enlisted for one
hundred days.
Year: 1864

u and Boiler about IL horse power Pumps aud Pipe
all in perfect running order will be sold low II applied
for and amy person wanting them them by
calling st No I Main street, addressing the under
signed at KeokHk. F CD1aROvR


jaiyl2ti3t
Year: 1864

LIE Grand Byington, late Chairman O
the Copperhead State Executive Com
mittee, Is out with call for State Con.
vention Of the peace wing of the Copper.
head party of the State, At Iowa City, or
the Gath of August. Byington 10 no,
satisfied with the compromise of the bel
hgerent elements effected at Iowa CITY
and is determined to agitate in favor Of
peace, In order to bring the weight oi
party sentiment to bear on the action o,
the Chicago Convention.


Byington has manipulated the party ia
this State for some years past and led i
to the very verge Of treason, but in Weld.
ing to the swindling compromise on men
and the utter ignoriog of principle effect
ed by the wire-workers of the opposite
factions in the Chicago Convention, be
lost his position, and with it his "prip''
on the party machinery. In taking the
present desperate step without cousulta.
tlon with his associates, it is to be hoped
that he will extinguish himself and the
miserable faction that olings to him; and
that the naked deformity of peace prinei-
pies as presented BY him will shock the
remnant of patriotism abiding in the party
and arouse spirit of devotion to the
Union and the Government which NAV
yet redeem portion of the party from
the reasonable infamy which is cnshroud-
Ing it like the pail of death.


Byington and his compeers are for
peace with the rebels. What peace can
We make except on terms OF disunion and
the destruction of the Union and Govern.
ment founded by our Fathers = The
leaders of the other wing of the party,
while pretending to be in favor of the
war, are doing all they can to oppose every
war measure, and TO discredit, embarrass
and destroy the power of the Government.
One wing of the party is for peace by
compromise and negotiation, and the ten
dency of the course of the other wing of
the party is to destroy the credit and the
power of the Government, its only means
Of resistance, and thus expose us to the
tender mercies Of JEFF. Davis rebel usur-
patton. Between the two facti ons of the
Copperhead organization patriot could
have but little choice. The one is for
peace and disunion axowedly, while the
other, In its devotion to slavery and its
herce pursuit of spoils, would prefer that
the Government should be overtbrown
rather than 1t should be administered bv
Abe Lincoln, the abolitionist.


But this movement Of Byineton's indi
Gates the desperation of the peace wing Of
the party, and the certainty of An "irre-
pressible conflict in the Chicago Con.
vention and in the party throughout the
country. The split in the Copperhead
party promises to be wider and deeper.
and the strife far more bitter and destruc.
tive than that encountered in our own
ranks. We don't care which faction
whips. and wouldn't shed many barrels of
tears should they NEE. the fate of the
Kilkenny cats of whom We read.
Year: 1864

This celebrated Toilet Soap in such universal
demand is made from the choicest materials, is
mild and emol.ient in its nature fragranty scent
ed and extremely beneficial in its action upon the
skin. For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods
Oeelers g sts ja25-eoly
Year: 1864

Major General Gustavus Smith, Of the Georgia State
forces though the line Immediately under tho dreo


on Of Colonel Cooock whose conduct the occasion
SPOKEN OF beyond oil praise. Tho gallant Colonel Con
zaes active participant in tho nght and might
have been seen everywhere along the line, posting the
guns and encouraging the troops.


So much for the battle Of Honey Hill. Tho enemy
whipped long before it's Close but they waited for night
to themselves from disaster in their retreat Soon
after dark they made of with all possible speed and
the evidences show, with the widest fright andconfu
sion. Nearly everything was thrown away in their
flight The road and woods for miles was srewed with
clothing Of every description, oauteens cooking utensils
&C., while in their camp, about two miles from the
battlefield they eft everything. Any quantity OF provi
sions bottles Of liquor preserved meats, blankets
coats, &c, abandoned in their hasty retreat Will
the exception Of sheing from their gunboats next day
which was harmless nothing has been heard OF them
since their CALLING defeat and inglorious flight.
Year: 1864

JAMES.


The sound OF heavy guns was heard on yesterday
evening tho lines below the city The hrng though
unexpained believed TO have been nothing than
the sheIug, by river batteries Of the Dutch Gap
canal wind at the time setting fair from that
point Winter have set 10 In earnest but still
there s no grand attack Grant He lot the golden
days OF anturnn slip by unimproved, and the winter
coneth, when no man can light.


We had not a rumor from Petersburg on yester-
day which conclusive evidence that nothing OF I'M
portsnce had occurred going on therc.
Year: 1864

farmer, going in to many of the modern
Improvements of husbandry. AS this is
subject in which | am much interested,
as many of your readers know, | shall be
pardoned if | mention some things. in
which Mr. Hubbard as a farmer really ex-
cells; one is 10 the construction and size of
his barn; in this speak advisedly, for
his good wife accompanied me in recon-
noisance Of the premises from the cellar
to the cupola The plan of it must have
been by one who makes architecture a
business, for it is perfect in all its ar
rangements. One would think at first
sight that building of that kind, at an
expense Of fifteen hundred dollars, was a
great piece of extravaganza for farm,
but to look over the various apartments
and know that it includes every kind of
shelter three hundred acre farm needs
the cost is probably really less than that
of half dozen separate buildings, which
must be far less convenient than the whole
in one. The facilities for feeding ami
mails of all kinds, are far better than any
lever saw before, and which | would des-
cribe if Ame and space were ample; but
| was about to tell you part of the uses
of this valuable building. The middle
of the first floor is used for threshing
floor, though it is sufficiently capacious
for one end to- be used for carriages, &c.
One side of this long floor is devoted to
the use of horses, and the other to cattle,
including nurseries and hospitals, &c A
wing Of the building is used for a grana.
ry, and the upper floor for a storage room
for wool, farming tools and lumber. Be-
meath the whole is an excavation contain
ing apartments for swine, colts, poultry and
sheep, into which a fountain brings the
purist water, always at hand. Speaking
of sheep reminds me of small number
Mr.. Hubbard purchased while was there,
from the well known flock of Joel B.
Slack of Plymouth, whose residence
learned is about half mile from the five
corners, on the Hubbard farm. His
sheep are the full blooded Spanish merino
variety, and bring enormous prices, be-
cause of their value. Une man in the
town of Whiting told me he paid two
thousand dollars for one. and that it was
the most profitable investment he ever
made on his farm. 1t takes but few
years in these days of high prices for
sheep and wool, for a farmer of the right
stamp to find himself wealthy.
Year: 1864

lege is now in full operation. A number
of pupils are already engaged in the
course of study and more are expected
shortly. Those of our citizens who have
not visited it would do well to call and
look over an institution which we think
will prove no ordinary acquisition to our
own town.
Year: 1864

In the hurry ofths hour it was impossible
for us to give the speeches delivered at the
late celebration of our great bloodless nation.
al victory, in connection with the proceedings
Of the account Of the iubilant occasion. But
they have not lost their interest or value by
delay. The following is very accurate re-
port. 9 M hl ~ .ht 81
Year: 1864

You kissed mel MY head had dropped low On you,


. breast, III ..... -....I-,.... s....u
With feeling of shelter and infinite rest
While the only emotion my tongue dared to speak,
Flushed up, like flame from my heart to my cheek;
Your arms held me fast-oh, your arms were % bold
Heart beat against heart in their passionate bold;
Your glances seemed drawing my soul through my


eyes, ,.- ....4.- H.. .. .-.-... ....ysf H.
As the sun draws the mist from the sea to the skies
And your lips cung to mine till prayed in my bliss,
They might never unclasp from that rapturous hss.
You kissed me! My heart and my breath and my win
In delirious Joy for the moment stood still 'E2ts
Life had for me then no temptation, no charms, 0
No vista of pleasure outside Of your arms,


And were ], this instant, an Angel possessed
OF the glory and peace that are given the bleet,
I would fling my white robes unrepinngly down,
And tear from my forehead its beautiful crown,
To nestle once more in that haven of rest .a
With your lips upon mine and my head on your breast
Yo1 kissed mel MY soul in bliss 30 divine,
Reeled and swooned like foolish man drunken witt
And thought 'twere delicious to die then, If death
Would come while my mouth was yet moist with yeu


breath;


'Twere delicious to die IL my heart might grow cold
With your arms wrapped round me in passionate fod
And these are the questions ask day and night,
Must my life taste but one such exquisite delight
Would yo care If your breast were my shelter as then
And if you were here, would you kiss me againi
Year: 1864

ANY proposition which embraces tho
restoration Of peace, the integrity Of the,
whole Union. and the ABANDONMENT
OF SLAVERY, and which comes by and
with an authority that can control the ar
mics now at war against the United States,
will be received and considered by the Elk.
ecutivc Government Of the United States.
and will be met by liberal terms, on other
substantial and collateral points, and the
bearer thereof shall have safe conduct both
ways. A. LINCOLN.