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Year: 1863

If we die to-day, the sun will shine as brightly,
and the birds will sing as sweetly tomorrow
Business will not be suspended for moment,
and the great mass will not bestow thought up
on our memories. 6 Is he dead ?'' will be the
solemn inquiry of few, as they pass to their
pleasure or to their work. But no one will miss
US except our immediate connections, and in
short time even they will forget us, and laugh
as merrily as when we sat beside them


Thus shall we all now active in life, pass away.
Our children crowd close behind us, and they
will soon be gone. In a few years not living
being can say, 81 remember him. We lived
in another age, and did business with those who
have long since slumbered in the tomb. Thus is
life! How rapidly it passeth! O, blessed are
they who are held in everlasting remembrance
Year: 1863

Never repeat story, unless you are certain it
is correct; and, even not then, unless something
is to be gained of interest to YOURSELF for the
good of the person concerned. Tattling is
MEAN and WICKED practice, and he who indulges
in it. grows more fond of it in proportion as he
is successful. If you have no good to say of
your neighbor, never reproach his character, by
telling that which is false. He who tells you the
faults of others, intends to tell others of your
faults, and so the dish Of news is handed from
one to the other, until the tale becomes enor-
nous. A story never looses anything, it is WISE
Iy remarked; but, on the contrary, aceumulates
in proportion as it is repeated by those who have
not very strict regard for truth. Truly, ssthe
tongue is as an nnruly member, full of deadly
poison.''
Year: 1863

Mr.. EDIToR.--I am rejoiced that our patriotic
Governor has called the Legislature to convene
on the 7th of next month. If ever there was a
time in our history that demanded the energies
OF our men of talents and brave hearts, that will
rescue our country from the hands of q besotted
tyrant, now is the time for them to show their
hands. [ have been astonished that our most
prominent men, who ought TO be the first to
sound the alarm. through the medium Of the
public press, are, at the present moment as quiet
as mouse, engaged in adding dollar to dollar,
when the country that gave them birth is bleed
ing at every pore Ihope, when the Legislature
meets, prompt and decisive steps will be TAKEN


to Iut the whole State in proper state of de-
fence to repel the Internal foe who seeks our ru-
in. 19 54s JUSTICE.
Year: 1863

/ We have the authority of our officials for say.
| ing that, at the present time, ourforce would be
numerically the equal of that of the enemy, il
our soldiers were all afeid. Besides this, the
President has called for all the men between
| forty and forty five to join our army. The mum.
| Der OF these in the country is about l68, ,500.-
Deducting fourth for exempts, and we have
more than 1875 900, as an addition to a force that
is now able to confront the foe. We have an
enlisted force now ample to meet our enemies,
and we are calling our reserves more effectually
than they. We have population that iciH main
tain an army much larger than we have yet
brought into the field.


There is no occasion, therefore, for the fear
that our supply of men will be exhausted, or
become insufficient. All that is necessary is fer
us to do our duty. Let US keep down the ex-
emption list. Let soldiers resolve to stand by
their coiors, faithfully. Let citizens unite to
urge them TO their duty, and especially let the
ladies exert their irresistible influence in this
behalf. If we lose our liberties it will not be
because God has withheld from US the means and
the strength to defend them but because we will
have thrown them away through cowardice or
meanness of soul.


The above exhibit is very far from completing
the statement of our capacity for seifdefence. -
The army of seven hundred thousand men, which
We are able to maintain indefinitely, is composed
only of the physically vigorous such as are
able either to fight around Richmond, or to pur-
sue the battle to Gettysburg. But let US, If ne
cessity require, make this war entirely of self
defence and what vast force we could add to
our strength of men unable to stand the march.
None would rush more swiftly and gladly, and
none would fight braver than the youths between
sixteen and eighteen and of these We have, ac-
cording to Mr.. De Bow, nearly 10000. OF the
men from forty-dve to sixty, the very great ma
iority would have the vigor and the will to fight
for their country and men of that age could not
afford to disgrace themselves by want of gall
lantry. Of these we have probably 100000.
Thus we can meet our enemies with more than
million of men under arms, and of brave race
as ever faced foe. The invaders could not
equal this number, if Lincoln were to do his ut
most Besides, ii we stood on the defensive, we
should have the choice of ground for fighting.


In view of all these facts, we would ask the
most despendent man in the land, if his despon-
dency is not disgrace to him We would ask
the veriest craven our midst, how 1t IS possible
that we should be conquered? Let US forever
Danish from our minds the faintest thought of a
calamitous result to our noble struggle. 1t is a
shame, SO much as to give it moments audi
ence. GoD has put the strength in our right
arms wherewith to win our safety. He has sig
nalIy manifested His favor on various occasions.
He is sending distraction among our enemies.-
In His own good time He will raise rs friends,
if we need them. Why, then, should any trem-
BILE. even if his soul were like the aspen?


[Sentinel.
Year: 1863

Shrink not from woman of strong sense, for
if she becomes attached to you, it is from seeing
and viewing the different qualities in yourself.
Y You can consult her, for she is able to advise
and does so AT once--with the firmness of reason
and consideration OF affection. Her love is
lasting, and it will net be lightly won, for weak
minds are not capable of the loftiest grades of
passion!
Year: 1863

WASHINGTON HOUSE,


CHURCH STREET,


LYNcHBURG, VA.
TINE subscr ber begs leave to inform the public
that he has charge OF of the above named popular
House. which is situated in the immediate vicinity OF
the business part of the city, and the location Is
one of the quiet and healthy in the place Ev-
cry effort will be made to provide for the comfort and
welfare of guests


An Omnibus, Baggage Wagon and Porter viii al
ways be found at the Depos and Boat Landing on the
arrival of the Trains and Boats to convey passen gers
to and from the HOTEL j. h. LINKOUS,
Mar Sim Proprietor.
Year: 1863

Z CHARLESTON --General Beauregard has recent
ly urged the departure of all non-combatants
from Charleston, and prohibited the ingress of
any more. The esMercury'' of Saturday says,
there should be no mistake concerning his views,
either as to the imminency of the danger at this
point, or as to the character OF the defence ne
will make Let it be distinctly understood by
everybody that Charleston is to be defended TO
the last extremity. If the harbor is taken, the
city is to be fought street by street, and house
by house, as long as there is a foot OF ground to
stand upon.
Year: 1863

The REAL CAUSE OF DEsERTIoN-A friend writ
ing us from Person County, under date August
29th says:


YESTERDAY heard a soldier fresh from the army
declare that neither the STANDARD nor the so-called
peace meetings caused deserton, but the bad treat
ment their families at home received at the hands
of those who were instrumental in bringing on the
lie said he would fight as long as his family
was provided for and kept from suffering, but no
longer"


Tine poor widow Of soldier who 1ell in the battle
of Gettysburg told us the other day that wealthy
neighbor of hers who owns mill, refused to sell
her meal at Sc per bushel, because she was not
regular customer!


Nine-tenths of those throughout the State who are
skulkinS from service, trampling on the poor, and
refusing to aid the families Of our soldiers, and re-
fUsing Confederate money, are original Secessonists
or Destructives; and they are thus hanging like 4
milestone around the Southern cause. They keep
ono hand on their purses and the other on their
,;ri5 and smokehouse keys, and furnish nothing to
the poor to sustain life except for the highest prices.
These are the TsaI-the practical traitors. Let eur
soldi.Es and people mark and remember them.
Year: 1863

To-day the great battle Of the ballot box
will be fought in the States of Iowa. Ohio
and Pennsy1yania-a battle upon which
hinge results as vital to the Life of the
Republic as the contest Of arms that
threatens from the mountains around Chat
tanooga. The great question for which
we have been fighting nearly these three
years is again at issue. Can the Republic
maintain its integrity? Has it the Inherent
Strength to hold all its parts intact, and
compel refractory rebels to return to their
allegiance? That isthe question upon which
men will vote to-day in the three great
States we hare mentioned. The victory
of the Copperheads will drive the wedse
still nearer to the heart Of the country: the
victory ofthe Union men will be triumph
OF liberty and q moral reinforcement to
our troops in the field, powerful though
silent, inspiriting and cheering. We have
no fears for the result. We look forward
to decided triumph oyer Northern trai-
tors, to be followed BY new victories oyer
their allies on Southern fields, and we con-
tldcnty expect to announce to our readers
IN our next issue, the election OF Stone and
Curtin and Brough. This will ensure
peace and harmony in their States. The
contrary result sows the seeds OF discord.
and we fear Of civil strife in our own bor-
.ders.
Year: 1863

The London Times city article says the private CONNER
cia advces New York consin the important state
ment that well known merchants-one from Boston
and the other from New York-have been commissioner
by the Washington government to proceed London
financial business The former sailed from Boston by the
steamer which arrived last week and the latter was to
sail in the present steamer, the Aus,raasan was un-
dersood that they instructed TO dispose OF ~ 900
Of the six per cent bonds with which they are furnished
Of 10000, 900 to f2O 900 600 The commissioners In
question are expected il Is also sad TO employ part Of
the f2000 900 Of which they are instructed posi-
lively to dispose Of in buying up the gunboats
now building in England for the rebels. The federal
government has made general effort, through the press
TO strengthen the chance OF the proposed loan negota


ons by simultaneous representations In all parts Of the
Union that the war Is now undoubtedly to be brought
to a close forthwith
Year: 1863

The Confederate loan very heavy in london the
7th instant, and at time touched per cont discount
but Afterwards rallied and closed at y discount


Letters from Hamburg state that a notary employed
by tho firm OF Messrs Schroeder Co.. OF that city having
had occasion TO apply to the United States Consul for
attestaon OF his signature to document in which the
names OF Schroeder & Co. inserted the Consul used
to grant account OF that firm having been connected
with the Cnnfederato loan.
Year: 1863

Your heart will be no longer sad,
father, you will smile on us once more. >


"My child, the dark shadow has long
been on me, but with the help of God,
l will no longer be cast dosn. Even
if the new opening should prove delu.
sive, l will not be discouraged-I will
now look up


With cheerful countenance, and a
step which fell sweetly on the ears OF
his wife, bringing to her remembrance
the days gone by, he descended TO
breakfast next morning; and at an early
hour was on his way To the city. AS
he entered the Office answering TO the
address given him by his daughter, he
was met by the same benevolent old
Quaker who bad proffcred him advice
on former occasion.


Well, friend" he exclaimed, exten.
ding his hand, Il am glad thou hast
followed my advice and learned to look
up. / have situation now at my com
mand where thee can obtain good sal.
ary, and without working harder than
is fitting at thy time of lite.'


The bes. remedy for man who is
going down hill is to look up. When
earthly hopes fail there is still hope
in Heaven.
Year: 1863

SPEAKING We'll OF THE EVIL ONE
A pastor was making call upon al
old lady, who made it an habitual rule
never to speak i'll Of another, and had
observed it so closely that she always
Justified those whom she heard evil
spoken Of. Before the old lady made
her appearance in the parlor, her sever
al children were speaking OF this pecul
iarity OF their mother, and ono OF then
playfully added:


Mother has such habit of speak.
ing well of everybody, that believe il
Satan himself were the subject of con.
versation, mother would find out some
virtue Or good quality even of him"


or course this remark elected some
smiling and merriment at the originality


tf the idc in the midst Of which the
old lady entered the oom, and on being
told what had just been said, she imme.
diately and involuntarily replied


!" Well, my dear children, wish we
all had Satan's industry and perscver.
ance."
Year: 1863

WEALTH OF Omo.-The Cincinnati
Gazette says that the surplus product
of Ohio for this year will exceed the in
terest on one thousand millions of dol
lars, and will exceed the interest on the
National debt made by the war, in the
year from its commencement.
Year: 1863

reason for satisfaction and gratitude that he
succeeded in doing it, He crossed the river
with perfect knowledge of the great hazards
of such an experiment if he erred it was in
too sanguine an estimate of the chances of
success. II the battle at Charlottesville on
Saturday had been a victory, instead Of a
defeat, Gen Hooker might have followed il,
up quickly to decisive results. What he
hoped for was prompt success. His chances
turned wholly on celebrity of movement and
speedy triumph. If after the battles of Sat-
urday and Sunday, Sedgwick had been
able to hold Frederick sburg, the situa-
ton would have been different No one of
those things above justifes the retreat of
Hooker, perhaps; but together they make
combination of circumstances sufficient to
create necessity.


The enemy have followed Hooker to the
river, and are moving to his right, as if look
ing again with desire towards Bull Run and
Washington. But they will only look
There will probably be quiet on the Kappa
hammock again till the flood subsidies, and till
the merits OF Gen Hooker's first campaign
as commander of the army of the Potomac
have Leen thoroughly discussed. .-Spring-
field Republican
Year: 1863

Whole households are sometimes made
sick by the effiavium of foul cellar. Every
spring and summer not few suffer from
this cause. II there is no out side door to the
cellar, decaying matter in it, is almost sure
to breed sickness in the house.


Early in the spring, you should sort out
your potatoes, turnips, and whatever you
keep for a time, and carefully clean up and
carry away all animal vegetable matters, that
are likely to decay. After this is dore it
would be we'll to sprinkle all over the cellar
quick lime. Scatter chloride of lime about
the rat-holes, if those pests trouble YOU A
half dime will buy enough at the druggists
for this purpose. 1t will be good for the
cellar if there are no rats.


If families would take pains to remove all
such causes of sickness from the premises,
and obey all the laws of health there would
be but little sickness in comparison with what
there is now.
Year: 1863

requiring the counsels of the ablest statesmen.
Mr. Morrill, has gained important knowledge
OF Puoi'c affairs from an experience of eight
years. That knowledge is invaluable at the
present Crisis He has been educated, by
taking an active part in public affairs, for the
discharge of those duties which are in the
future to devolve on members of compress
Aside from his experience in public affairs
We do not claim for Mr. Morrill, uncommon
ability. No doubt there sre scores of men
in the district as capable to fill the place as
he was when be first went TO Washington.
But We 90 claim that the experience he has
had by eight years service, does place him
tar above any other man whom We should be
likely TO send in his place He has the en-
tire confidence of the people of the district;
he is regarded at Washington as a practical
and sagacioss representative; he has the
confidence of his associates. and the MEM
bers OF the various departments of the gov
ernment; and he has gained high rank as



discreet legislator. We cannot afford. the
state canno. afford, the country cannot af-
ford, at this lime of peculial need, to forego
these important advantages gained by eight
years experience. 1t seems TO US that in
selecting men for office We should exercise
the same common sense that We do in oIler
matters. A farmer who has good pair of
oxen, well disciplined and trained to the
yoke, would not be likely to swap them of
for pair of steers just at the time when he
had hard and difficult work to do. A me-
chanic that had taken a boy 10 learn he
trade would not be willing to exchange him
for raw hand for The last year of his ap-
after he had learned his trade
and begun to be profitable TO his employer,
especially if he was obliged to pay the new
hand as much as the experienced one. Nor
would merchant be willing to give up q
faithful clerk who had been with him for
years, and had the place and the price and
lie quality of his goods, and become &C
luainted with his customers, for new man
who had all these things TO learn, and par
.icularly if The new conner must have as
much pay as the experienced clerk. And so
n all departments of business. The same
principle holds good in selecting men to
places of public trust. The experiment OF
aking new men, untried and inexperienced,
md placing them in stations of great trust
nd Importance, should be made only in cases
# necessity.-Brattlebor PAaair.
Year: 1863

and considerable loss to ourselves.


The vicinity of the Chancellor House was
now the theater of the fight, and my visits
to that spot became less frequent. Gen


Hooker maintained his headquarters there
until 10 A. NJ, when it was set on fire by the
enemys shells, and is now in ruins. Our
new line was now so far established as to
render it safe to withdraw all our forces on
that front, which was accordingly done, and
at IL: 30 a. NJ. the musketry firing ceased
The engagement had lasted six hours, but had
been the most terrific of the war; Our
artillery had literally slaughtered the enemy,
and many Of the companies had lost heavily
in men themselves, but the guns were all
saved


During the afternoon the enemy has made
several attempts to force our lines, particu-
larly at the apex of our position, near the
Chancellor House, but Capt Weed has massed
a large quantity of artillery in such position
as to repulse with great loss everything
placed within its range. The enemy tried
several batteries and regiments at that point
at different times during the afternoon, and
they were literally destroyed by the fire of our
terrible guns.


The rebel prisoners report that Gen A. 7.
Hill was killed this forenoon, during the
sanguinary conflict his division had with Gen
Berry's division Gen Berry was himself
killed, while gal!antly fighting with his brave
men.


THE SITUATION ON SUNDAY NIGHT.


The ground lost on Saturday had been
partially regained. The enemy was now no
longer in our rear, but had been showed
down directly in our front, and is now directly
between US and our forces in Fredericksburg,
and we were again in an entrenched and
formidably fortified position. The enemy has
gained some ground it is true, but at the
sacrifice of the flower of his force, FIVE of his
seven divisions having been cut to pieces in
the effort, and over 1000 of them have fallen
into our hands. Our present position is |
if our troops continue to fight
as they have to-day. Gen Lee, the prisoners
say. has issued an order that our lines mus |.
be broken at all hazards. Our troops are
perfectly cool and confident. They have
fought with great spirit and enthusiasm and
will continue to do so.
Year: 1863

refrain from ono thing or the other save that it
must, with the peoples help, put down the
Rebellion as promptly and thoroughly as
its means will allow. We give no
heed and no credit to the idle tales aacat ns to
the conservative part of the Cabinet urging
this or demanding that in behalf Of Slavery;
while we feel very sure that the President not
only ardently desires, but confidently hopes, to
suppress the Rebellion and extirpato its cause
long before the close Of his term. We believe
he will be rather embarrassed than aided in this
by the committal of his supporters to any special
theory as to what is to be done, or how it is to
be done. to restore bcneficent peace to our
country. There is no man III it moro anxious
for a speedy, genuine, lasting peace, than its
President; and SO are at least the great majority
Of his official councillors. Let the loyal people
leave the President unfettercd as to mode,
while doing their utmost to supply him with tho
means, Of achieving such Peace.


Our friends whose essays on "Rccons.ruc-
ton we do not publish, may dcduce the wlere-
fore from this article.
Year: 1863

The Rev. Henry Ward Beechcr will address
the citizens of New.York tomorrow evening at
the Academy of Music. As Mr.. Beechor never
repeats himself the address will not be rcpetl-
ton of that given the other evening in Brooklyn,
though the topic we understand is the same--hiS
experience in England. The lecture is for the
benefit of the Sanitary Commission and nobody,
therefore, will regret-nay, will rather rejoice
that the price of admission is high. Could the
Academy contain twice as many as can crowd
into it, it would still be too small to hold tho
thousands who wish to hear Mr.. Beecher, and
will be glad, at the same time, to swell the
amount that will be poured SO freely into the
lap Of the great nurse of our sick and wounded
snldiers-
Year: 1863

the regiments now in the field from this State to
rc6nlist in q body, and in many cases tbore Is
fair prospect of success.


There arc many expenses connected with
volunteering which no Government can pay.
These must be met by private contributions
and We trust our citizens, when called on IN
behalf of any respectable organization engaged
in promoting recruiting, will contribute hber'
oil
Year: 1863

The Weather.-rhe change in the tenn
peraturs within the last twenty four hours has
not been 80 great as would appear from the
sloppy condition of the streets We have had
little rain, yet the atmosphere is as pene.
tratingly cold, and much more dsagreeable
than when the frost ruled the weather. five
have a general breaking-up the temperature
will have to moderate considerably


That, however, is easily accomplished in
this latitude.
Year: 1863

Last of the Season. Those who want a
taste Of quail-the last of the season, as the
law now puts an embargo on hunting-they
should go at once to the american" Main
street opposite the Market Phelan has every
thing good to eat which can be procured East,
West, North or South. -.slHaa-