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Year: 1865

The hunger for company is keen, it should
be discriminating. The great fault Of our so
cial custom is that there is no limit to our calls
and visits,


We need not fear for the underplaeed man
-he will find his level. It is for the over
placed that we should have misgivings. In
the caucus men ask is he a republican, or is
he a democrat, then has he talents and abili-
tv. and then is he honest and 10 be trusted;
these answered in the affirmative they make
him their canidate, cover him with hanOr and
success, and 90 home and tell their wives what
a good thing they have done, forgetting to ask
the fourth and chief question, has he the viii,
the personal force, the power to assert and
maintain his position.


hate to hear the assertion that our govern
ment excludes the higher class, as in New
York we are told that the moment man en-
ters politics he loses social caste. This is ab-
surd, q wretched skeptism on its face. No
bar can prevent the gentleman in our society
from giving his aid to promote the general
advantage.


The consideration with which riches are
held among us is possibly not without mean
ing and right. Il is a testimony Of the be-
lief that wealth is essentially q test Of merit.
In America it is the general conviction Of
mature minds that every young man Of ordl'
nary faculties and habits can obtain good
estate, and in such season as TO enjoy 1t as
we'll as to transmit it.


Slavery is q genuine test Of merit and val,
ne in its manner of appraisal Of men. From
five hundred to @ thousand dollars buys
good field hand; skillful carpenter or other
mechanic sells for twelve to twenty hundred
beauty of course brings its own fancy price,
for all that q man hath will he give for his
love; how great sums would be given in Rome
for an accomplished clerk, o secretary IN
whom his proprietor might ropose confidence
and we are not told the prices Of Epictetus, Of
Esop, of Toussaint LOverture-perhaps 1t
was not q good market day.


The king or general does not need fine
coat. The commanding person need not
frouble himself about such things. But If
man wants confidence and api0mb, it may be
wise economy for him to go to a good shop
for his costume and then he may go gaily in
10 circles where he would not otherwise ven
ture. and bear himself confidently in discus
sions in which he could otherwise have no
part,
= Who does not delight in fine manners
Their charm cannot be overstated Hans An
derson's story Of the eobwcb cloth, so fine as
10 be invisible woven for the garments Of q
king, must mean manners. Manners are
greater than laws by their delicate natures
they fortify themselves with an imPasaiolo
wall Of defense
Year: 1865

In the first place, if you want to be misera-
bic, be selfish. Think all the time ofyourself,
aud Of your own things. Don't care about
anybody else. Have no feeling for any one
but Yourself Never think Of enjoying tAe
satisfaction Of seeing others happyi eut rath-
er if YOU see a smiling face be Jealous, lest
another should enjoy what you have not IN
w all who are better of in any respect than
yourself think uDkindly toward themi ana
sneak lightly Of them, Be constantly auald
lest some one should sp0roach upon your
rirhts; be watchful against it, and If any one
o,Ines near YOU. snap % him like mad dog,
Contend earnestly for every thing that Is
vonr own, though it u.ay net be worth a pin
for your rights are just as mucs eoneernea as
If il were a pound Of gold. Never yield a
poiut. Be very sensitive, and take everys
thing that is said to you in playfulness In the
most serious manner. Be iSa.eus Of yoaE.
friends, lest they should rot thiRA sronga Of
YOU; and il AZ any time they should seen to
neglect you, put tho worst construction upon
their conduct you csa,
Year: 1865

a correspondent Of the Rochester Q8aoa
and Advertiser gives the following account
Of the experience Of gang Of negroes who
whefeempioyed BY q 'certain abolition ex,
Colonei'' 10 go Norfh; and work for him.


This loyal hero of abolitiopism, Of which
the Republican party is well Eaplenished
prior to his returning home, goes to Rich
mond, and, with Hattsring tongue, per.
suades one hundred and seven colored men
to return home with him, saying to them
I will pay your transportation, and aftel
your arrival will furnish you work; lwitt
plenty to eat and good pay, with the nm
derstanding that each was to pay his fare ID
work to the said Colonel. $j


He arrived with them week or two ago.
and immediately commenced operations By
taking them up above Montezuma q shor'
distance to cnt cord wood. The Colonel was
to give each man one dollar per day and
board. They began to chop, and the Colonel
to furnish rations, consisting Of unbolted
corn meal and mackeref, dividing one mack
erel between six and sometimes eight men,
which was hardly enough to sustain life
making rule, also, that those who found
fault or complained of their rations should
have their thumbs tied together behind
them, and their feet also bound or tied, and
then made to lie on the ground two hours
on their backs, which penalty some of them
had to undergo.


They were provided with the 'tera fir
ma" on which to repose their wear limbs
after bard days labor, with stakes driven
into the ground and boughs thrown over fol-
covering, and many were compelled tolie
in the corners of fences In this way they
passed two or three days, and finally they
determined to kill the Colonel for the i'll
treatment they bad received at his hands,
/ for they we're Starving to death I; but they
we're told the consequence by some one in
the vicinity, should they kill the Colonel,
and finally gave it up. All but eight OF ten
have left him, and are roaming through the
country, depending upon the charity OF the
people for their sustensnce.


The foregoing facts received yesterday
from one whom the Colonel brought from
Richmond. He also told me that be was
forced to lay on his back for two hours by
the said Colonel, merely for asking for more
food. These facts are also corroborated by
individuals who have been there themselves
He stated that he Jared far better when be
was a slave, for then be had plenty to cal
and q comfortable place to sleep. He fur,
ther states that as soon as he could collect
enough money, he should return again to
his master.
Year: 1865

by the Atlantic from Mobile it is rel
ported that formidable expedition had
left Forts Morgan aud Gaines destined up
the east fsscagoula River aud to take q poi
s,tlon IN the rear of Mobile, placing the
city partly at the mercy OF our troops.


The river was found navigable and its
occupation cannot fail to render the city
an easy capture.


Deserters report that there is much dis
satisfaction with the rebel government at
Mobile.
Year: 1865

- They are to have an exhibition Of
dogs in Paris next May. under the sdmin-
istrat'on of the Acallmatioa Eosisky al.
though it does not appear Why that body
should take such particular interest 10
the animal which seems to require less
trouble to acclimise II than any other.
Year: 1865

SANDY HOOK, Oct. 1G-12 o'clock
yachts Henrietta of New York, and Palmer,
of Philadelphia, started at noon precisely on
the ocean race. The last seen of them from
this place was that the Palmer was ahead
about quarter of a mile. The wind was
blowing heavy at the time.


The yachts that rendezvous here are all at
anchor in the Horseshoe 1t is blowing a
heavy northwest gale, and it i s supposed they
can't get out as they are all on the lee shore.
There were no yachts present at the start of
the Henrietta and the Palmer The tug boat
Virginia, with the judges Of the race, was the
only boat that was at hand to witness the start
ing Of the ocean racers. No arrangements
had been made here for the arrival of the
other yachts, as it has been blowing Il heavy
gale here for the last two or three days. AT
present it is impossible to speak the light ship,
the gale being almost furious.


Long Branch, n. j., Oct. 1G-2 Is p. NJ
The yachts Henrietta and Palmer have lust
passed this point, the Palmer one minute and
quarter ahead.
Year: 1865

STRIKES N New YoRK.-Strikes are again
coming in vogue. The shipjoiners struck for
higher wages few days ago, and their de-
mands were complied with by the ship build
ers. The shoemakers followed and demanded
twenty-five per cent addition on their present
rates of compensation. The master shoe
makers met in council and agreed to compro-
mise with their workmen by paying them an
advance of fifteen per cent The workmen
are considering this proposition.
Year: 1865

BLIsTERED HANDs AND FEET.-The speediest
remedy is to light a tallow candle and let the
melted tallow drop in cold water, then mix
the tallow with strong spirits and rub it thor
oughly into the palms or sole5; this is both a
preventive and curative.-J0urRaJ Of Heath.
Year: 1865

a FRIENDLY UFFER.-A gentleman whom
we will designate as Mr. P, formerly owned
during the war, followed him through the Penn
sylyania campaign and continued to discharge
his duties until some three days previous to
the evacuation, when he was cut off by the
Union troops; and they became separated
The negro, however, soon made his way to
Richmond, where having become freedman,
he established himself in the mercantile line.
short time ago, hearing that his former
master was out of business, he sent him word
that if he would come to Richmond he would
give him situation in his store! Mr.. P. did
not find it necessary to accept the offer, but
he tells the story with good deal of humor.-
Rjchmoy,d ReoubIjc
Year: 1865

'INTVo UT htNTINhl.


The withdrawal of martial law from kentucky leaves
her IN exactly the same condition other designated
loyal States The suspension of the writ of hobeqs
corpus still applies to all of them in cases arising out
OF the army and the navy, to deserters spies and
other classes of offenders.


No definite action has yet been taken in relation
to the application for the removal of Gen. Palmer
but it has been determined to Withdraw the colored
troops from Kentucky. Troops of whatever charac-
ter will also DO withdrawn from all the Southern
States, with the exception of the few which may be
required for fortifcatons as soon as the public safety
will admit OF Immediately after the restoration Of
civil government.
Year: 1865

moral character, he is above reproach
not even the bitterest of his enemies have
ever attempted to impeach his integrity,
his honesty, his unwavering fidelity to
what he believes just and worthy. The
great man-now gone to his rest--Who
called him into his Cabinet, knew him
and he leaned upon him as a tower Of
strength, and always found him equal to
his place.


In the very manner in which he has
treated Gen. Sherman and his gross
indignity to himself personally, he has
shown the greatness of his mind and we
predict that the time will come when
none will be more ready to admit the
magnanimity of the Honorable Secretary
than he whose conduct has called it forth
Year: 1865

Why IT Is.-The Bee explains why it is
that, while greentacks command higher price
in San Francisco than in New York. they do
not come here and take the place of our gold ::
When greenbacks sell in New York for fifty
cents, and 10 San Francisco for ffty-six cents,
being paid Tor in gold. they will be worth from
one and half to two cents more on the dollar
in the latter. place than in the form.r When
they sell for fifty cents in New York and fifty.
four cents in San Francisco their market value
for all business purposes is no greater in one
place than the other. The expense of shipping
the greenbacks here and the gold back would
swallow up the four cents apparent difference.
80 that the man who should send Sl00 900 10
greenbacks from New York to San Francisco
purchase gold in the latter place, take the gold
to New Y York, and there buy greenbacks again,
would not at the end OF the transaction have a
dollar more than be started out with. Green
backs have not, as a general thing, sold in the
San Francisco market for over two cents more
than they were worth in the New York market
1t will be seen by this Illustration that to send
g:eenbacks here after our gold would prove
losing speculation.
Year: 1865

Tuesday night the National Bank of this
place was broken into and an attempt made 10
steal the money i'm the safe. The burglars
broke in the rear door, placing an old coat
over the transom, and commenced operations
upon the safe in very systematic manner.
The paddock on the outside was Knocked
Unto pie" the outer door cut into, the bolts
removed, and the door opened. The money
and valuables belonging to the bank are al
ways placed In the vault Of the safe al night,
so the burglars found, after progressing thus
far. two more doors between them and the
coveted treasure. Efforts were evidently made
to burst open the door by means Of powder
piece Of iron had been driven In between
the two inside doors and broken off, But the
door is burglar-proof and the scoundrels were
compelled TO leave without any booty. We
believe this is the third safe that has been
opened here within year past. We hear OF
several other small thefts in different parts of
the city.-Anderson Standard.
Year: 1865

q Caterpillars, says tho Pennington
Chronicle, were never known to be as plenty
on apple trees as at present, since the present
generation were Observers. They arc most
numerous in orchards where they were not
destroyed last year. One Of the quickest
ways to dispose Of nest Of these pests, is
to shoot them Of, holding the muzzle of the
gun. containing powder only. within foot
Of the nest. They may bc easily burnt of
with rag saturated with kerosene, wound
around the end Of pole,
Year: 1865

OuR DUTY.-When a man has been faith
ful in tho honest performance OF his duty no
is thought better of II success attend him In
this world. But il II so happens. in the
providence OF God. that these material results
do not follow that performance still he car.
ries in his own mind the consciousness that
he has tried to do what Is right in the sight
of God rendering to everybody his due. con.
tributing all he can to tho general happiness
and improvement, diffnsing as much enjoy:
,nent and contentment an he can In the little
circle of which hc is the centre with that
consciousness he goes through life "happy
as king. though he may not DO the king"
ends II in felicity, and goes where thcro is an
end Of all those controversies. because therc
is hut one God and one Father. before whom
all his children aro cqual.-Chief Justice
Chase T a r'tr.1l ,ae
Year: 1865

MARX we'll the fact that it is cheaper to
pay more for perfect thing than less for


one that is imperfect. Acting upon this
principle the cheapest clothing in the city
can be found at krauses, opposite the First


National Bank Go there and you will find
a select stock of Gents dress material; all
kinds of furnishing goods, etc. Leave your
measure and you are sure to be well dress


ed and save money at that.
Year: 1865

ONLY ONE.-We believe there is but one
paper in this State which actively advocates
an Extra Session Of the Legislature. That
paper is the Davenport Gazette. Comment
unnecessary.-.StateR Register.
Year: 1865

The CoScERr.-John Hutchinson, the &C
complished vocalist, gave concert to fair
audience at Metropolitan Hall last evening.
As far as John was concerned, the effort
was success in musical point of view
though interspcrsed plentifully with aboli-
ton slang. He is whole concert himself,
but little can be said of his support. The
Family has made mistake in dividing its
forces, as is but too plain. We have the
promise or another concert after while
and we shall be glad to see him again.
Year: 1865

TnANKs.-Our friend Clark, architect and
engineer, will please accept our thanks for
an elegant photograph Of the rich design
for the Davenport city High School build
ing. 1t is picture much to be priced.
Year: 1865

SHIP CANAL.-The people Of Dubuque
have held mass meeting with the view Of
urging the Fox River and Wisconsin Canal
route upon the attention Of Congress. II
seems that nearly every city in the State
has an individual axe to grind. Want Of
concentration will greatly damage the pros
poets Of our State for any route. If Iowa
would do any thing her commercial influ.
ence must be consolidated upon q single
plan
Year: 1865

We DO much injury 10 our eyes by
sitting sideways by the lamp, SO that
one eye is in Strong glare of light
while the other is in the shade. The
optic nerves, which transmit light to
the brain, unite before they reach it,
A strong light vibrating through one
nerve and dim one through the other,
will impair their perfect unity, aud the
custom followed night after night for
years, will, by thus destroying the har-
mony of the delicate nerves, result in
damaged eyesight, The woman who
works at night by her table loses her
sight early Some evening when you
have thus sat for an hour, go Immediately
into a partially dark room A blur will
be before the light-scorched eye while the
other will be clear. The contraction Of
the iris has something to do with this!
but the jarriug, discordant action of the
nerves is the same. They were designed
to act as one, il they act as two there is
a wear and tear. Eyesight will fail with
the decline of the body, but people thai
can't read and won't sew, keep their sight
the longest. Avoid this strain, on the
sister nerves by facing the light.
Year: 1865

NO. Col. Strother, better known as Porto
Crayon, of West Virginia, who lately
resigned from the army in consequence
of health broken in constant active SER
vice since the commencement Of the war,
is now being urged upon the President
as proper representative for the U. g.,
abroad in some diplomatic position.
Year: 1865

We pubIi-h the above at tne requss, Of
one Of cur prominent citizens. 1t needs
no comment from us, eScep! to say that
those ladies who pretend to bo ioyal, and
devote their time principally to the abuse
Of Democratic neighbor', should hide
their faces in shame when they read it.
But the case alluded to is not the only one
in town. There are many others that
should be attended to by the loyal and
patriotic ladies Of the village.
Year: 1865

The CELEngArroN.-It may be imagined
by some that the races at the Fair grounds
on the Fourth, constitute 4 portion Of the
celebration. We are requested to state, by
the committee on providing the soldiers
dinner, that this is not the case. The
grounds we're leased for the purpose Of hav-
ing race some time ago, but the lessees
very kindly waived their right thereto until
3 o'clock in the afternoon Of that day, by
which time the public demonstration will
be over, and the grounds surrendered.
Year: 1865

JusrIcE.-A movement is in progress
among the principal merchants of our city,
which will result in the closing Of their es-
Establishments at the hour Of eight in the
evening, except on Saturday nights, when
they will be open an hour longer. This is
no more than an act Of Justice to their en-
ployees, and such liberality the public will
not fail to appreciate. People can as we'll
do their trading before eight clock as after.
wards. The merchants will lose nothing BY
this, as the recreation which their assistants
will be able to enjoy, will render them them
still more prompt in business hours.
Year: 1865

A PARTICULARLY GooD THING.-Every
housekeeper who uses wood for fuel, will
be delighted to learn that our enterprsng
fellow citizen, j. II. Vanduser, has put in
operation in this city machine that saws
stove wood by horse power into any de-
sirable length, and this he delivers to Gus
toners all ready for the stove, at much
lower figure than you can get it in any
other way, to say nothing about the
trouble Of hunting up wood saver. This
is just exactly what this community has
needed very much for . long time and
We believe the public will greatly appre-
ciate it. See advertisement, and patronze
this enterprise.
Year: 1865

From Hdrrey seeker, Esq, The able editor Of the


TlnlhdHHock Demoerat, PehHsgirdBja.


Our only child, about three years Of age, was
attacked by pimples on his forehead They rapidly
spread until they formed loathsome and yirulent
sore, which covered his face, and actually blinded
his eyes for days. A skilful physician applied
nitrate Of silver and other remedies, without any
apparent effect. For fifteen days we guarded his
hands lost with them he should tear open the fes.
teriDg aud corrupt wound which covered his whole
face Having tried every thing else we had any
and applying the iOdide Of potash lotion, you
direct The sore began 20 heal when we had given
the first bottle and was well when We had finished
the second The chid's cyelashes, which had come
out grew again, and he Is now healthy and fair
a. any other. The whole neighborhood predicted
that the child must die"
Year: 1865

The Placeryile Mirror, an earnest Union pa
per. has most excellent editorial the recon
structon of the States and the effect of atiilatng
with the known enemies of the Government,
from which we make the following extract


Permit the South to return to the Union as
she would, and she would come dragging the ne
gro in chains, and would brandish the Bowie and
defantly flourish the revolver of old. Give to
her the power of framing her own institutions in
her own peculiar way, and revenge and wounded
pride would build up institutions that for cruelty
and fendish malgnity would make the past a
mockery. The spirit to do it exists What says
Andersonville, Libby, Salisbury, Danvilfc, and
the groans and the dying agony and living death
proof of tens of thousands of Union soldiers.


There is not space to multiply argument to
show that the work of the Union party is ended,
What say these disorganizers to the work of re-
construction Do they consider the copperheads
the better hands into which this work should be
placed and can they reconcile to their consciences
even their political consciences, the course they
are now pursuing? Do these men desire to see
the laws that help to carry out the Union purpo-
scs Of the Government repealed? Do these men
desire to see copperhead judges. copperhead SEN
ators, copperhead clerks, sheriifs, recorders and
legislators If so, continue in the course You
now pursue, and though you will not succeed,
you will help it wonderfully"
Year: 1865

SATISFACTORY ARRANGEMENT.-\ot far from
Narysyille. a husband, returning home at noon
found the door locked. He suspected that there
was another fellow inside, and in fact, there was
The intruder fed and got away, and for several
days the other going to shoot him, bat finally
compromised By taking $500 in the way Of dam
ages and clearing out from the place.
Year: 1865

E1- County Warrants and Grsenbaeks taken at
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions to TINS
paper To soldiers in the Government service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks a
Year: 1865

Do not complain if you are not permitted to
have voice in elections and civil affairs. You
have forfeited I such rights. and It now becomes
YOU to submit to such laws and regulations as
the Federal authorities may deem proper to enact.
believe, and know that they viii do the best
they can for you especially if you show hence
forth that you now desire to merit their conf
dence by strict obedience to the laws where
you may reside We are conquered. snbiugated
we have no rights. but must accept such prvili-
gos and favors the Government may see proper
to bestow upon Us.