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Year: 1864

ATLANTA BURNED.-The burning of Atlanta,
Georgia, by Gen. Sherman, may give rise to
a kind of warfare heretofore happily not en-
gagged in to any alarming extent. It is just pos
sible that the rebel armies may hereafter get a
foothold in some portions of the Northern
States, and by way of retaliation for the burn
ing of Atlanta, lay in ashes the towns that fall
into their possession. Such state of affairs is
not improbable, however deplorable it would
be. Gen. Sherman may have gained tempo
rary advantage by burning Atlanta, but we can
not help thinking that present advantages de-
rived from it will be more than counterbalanced
by system of retaliation that may follow. 1t
will have tendency to exasperate and stimu-
late the rebel mind to renewed exertions in the
field, and make them still more desperate and
united. Already there seems to be uneasy
feeling in the minds of some of our eastern peo-
pie, who have apprehensions that some of the
large towns will be set on fire by rebels at the
North. The public mind both North and South
seems to be in a state of intense excitement, and
instead of the deadly hatred, which exists be-
toward the other, Iessening, it becomes more
and more intensified as the war progresses. 1t
will require the united wisdom and virtue of
the people of both sections to prevent the war
from degenerating into a conflict of savage bar
barisms. We still believe that the war should
be conducted upon the highestprineiples known
to civilized nations. To be conducted in any
other manner would show our inability to ac-
cOmplish what we set out to do, bring disaster
if not ruin upon both sections, and show our
selves to the civilized world pitiable and de-
generate people.
Year: 1864

The Dalles Mountaineer of late date
says that less than one year ago, the Dalles
polled less than three hundred votes all told
On the day of she Presidential election,
eight hundred and twenty three votes were
cast. "And even with this figure" adds the
Mountaineer, eve know of number of re-
spectacle citizens who did not vote" 1t IS
astonishing to notice with what rapdity the
town Of Dalles and other places in Oregon
have increased in voting population within
the last few months. The vote of the State
at the late election will be an increase of
several thousand since the June election
IF the population entire has increased In the
same proportion as the vote has throughout
the State since the last June election, Ore
gon has had an accession to her population
during the summer and fall Of some 10000
persons Some will wonder whether or
no this growth is of permanent and healthy
nature. 1t looks kind o mushroomsh.
Year: 1864

We notice by the dispatches that an election
was held in Tennessee and that Lincoln carried
the day there. By law of Congress the Elec-
toral vote of that State will not be counted so
it makes but little difference how the State has
Year: 1864

We might ask some plain questions
which it would be perhaps disagreeable,
though not difficult for Democrats to
answer. to-wit: OF the fifteen States that
voted against Mr.. Lincoln in 1860, which
one Of their Governors is not or has not
been a traitor? Another question: How
many of those fifteen Democratic States
rose in arms against the Government?
Verify, this is a Democratic war against
the fundamental principles of the Consti-
taton, that the majority shall rule Now
let it be borne in mind that this same
traitorous party assembled in Convention
at Chicago to nominate a candidate for
the Presidency, and Judging from the
past what may we expect in case of his
success in November?
Year: 1864




On the night of the 4th inst, another
terrific scene was enacted in one Of the
English railway carriages. About two
minutes before the train started from
;Aondon. a good looking man took seat
in car containing only four other men
and some ladies'. Soon after starting he
showed symptoms of madness, and tried
to throw himself out of the window. He
was prevented by the passengers, upon
whom he then turned with the greatest
fury. The train was bound for Peters
borough, eighty miles. and was to make
no stop, the time being two hours.
Such is the English arrangement that
no communication could be had from one
compartment to another, or to the officers
of the train land there, during the two
long hours, the struggle was continued
amid the screams of t...a women, and the
utmost effort could get no torl to the
guard on the train. The comfort Of
such ride would not generally be rel
ished The maniac was laboring under
a fiji Of delirum tremens.
Year: 1864

How long is it since every Democratic
tongue was vocal with the praises Of pop.
ulsr sokereigntyY No longer ago than
the era Of Kansas, when il was thought
by the p.ty that slavery might be more
readily extended by itl What now is the
situation in reference to that doctrine?
Why the Democrats apply it with most
vigor to the rebels in the Seeded States,
and demand its recognition SO far as they
are concerned in Withdrawing from the
Union; but as to the North they seem
generally disposed to resist itin opposing
the draft. They are not willing 10 lot the
majority rule. The people, through their
representations in Congress, provided for
the draft BY large majority which was a
clear exercise of the right Of popular soy.
ereignity. Why not abide by this deci
sion till it can be reversed in the Consti-
tutional way? Can YOU not trust the
people to vote it down? Or are you de-
termined to apply the doctrine ouly in
the interest OF slavery and deny it when
freedom il concerned? On, Democrat,
thou art strange reptile, and thy name is
Copperhead !
Year: 1864

dress OF half an hour. After he concluded II was
proposed that the crowd form procession and march
20 the residence Of Secretary Seward The crowd had
become large that they Obliged to so to the
park adjoining the secetarys grounds After the crowd
had halted In the park Mr. Seward was called for and
forward aud addressed the assembage for over an
hour OF his impressive and effective speeches


After be concluded three cheers were called for the
following persons:-Sherman. Grant, Sheridan ana
Seward witch were given with a hearty good Will
Three more were then given for the soldiers and the
Onion.


In the evening the Governor serenaded by the Au-
burn band which he responded briefly, thanking the
band for the compliment.
Year: 1864

Before purchasing elsewhere, and the following In
ducements and advantages will present Themselves
to recommend this beautiful town site to their favor


1t Is level and fertile, and an abundance OF
Year: 1864

(ip loathsome prisons guarded by negro
|sentinels-unfed, unclad, deprived of com


tort and of liberty, pining after the pure


air of heaven which is denied to them.


and longing for the solaces OF home 2 And


this bitter punishment is all for wEatl--


For crnnes Motor naught but bcca use


with soldierly patriotism they have stood
up in defence OF their country and her


honor! Hate should be the national in


spiration againit our aggressors-HArE,


broad as the universe and deep rs the


fathomless sea. And more than hate
VENGEANCE should nerve every arm and


animate every heart vengeance ample
and complese--until our soil mas been rid


of their pollution, our homes rescued from
their intrusion, and our people saved from
the ruin and misery they are aiming to
inhict upon them. When they have gone
back to their dens, and have let us alone,
then, perchance, We may pray God to
modify the remernb beran ce of our heavyn
ijuries, TO soothe the fury Of our recollec-
tions, and to spare ns-no. theta--fror.


the desires for still further vengeance that


will tor long while haunt the thoughts
of those who will be obliged to dwell a.


mid the ruin and desolation of once hap


py homes.-Co,efederate. ~
Year: 1864

NEW York, Sept. 6.
The Tribune in g leader head, q aWhere
we are" says "Henceforth we fly the
banner of Abraham Lincoln for the next
Presidency; choosing that rather than dis
union and quarter Of a century Of war, or
the Union and political servitude which
our opponents would give US"
Year: 1864

They have political debating society
out West. where the latest questions for
discussion is the following: Have the
arms of the rebels, or the fingers Of the
Republicans, intiicting the greater injury
upon the country up to this time?'
Year: 1864

An unfortunate chap in Norwich, CT,
who had hung pair of pants near an
open window, and left them there two
weeks. experienced n delicate sensation
the other day, when he went to put them
On and thrust one of his legs into Il hor-
nets nest.


A down east editor said he was in n
boat when the wind blew hard. but be
wasn't at all alarmed, because he had his
life insured. and ''he never had anything
happen to him WHICH be could make any
money FROM


An elephant is n powerful animal--bu.
the smallest dog can lick him
Year: 1864

lhe Paaa2 opposite the American. hotel
was yesterday being pus in working order
by direction of the proper authorities, and
il is intended not only to repair those which
have already been pu5 up, but to erect others
n different parts OF the city as soon as pos
SitIp
Year: 1864

to longevity, and we may reverently hope
that its new incumbent has many years Of
vigor aud usefulness before him.


Gen. Dix, in his late able letter to the
War Democrats of our city, gave en-
phatic utterance to the widely felt regret
that conspicuous ability is now less com.
monty associated with Office than in the
early years of our National existence. 1t
is well that the post of chief Justice
should exhibit signal exception to this
remark and that, as all who have hitherto
filed it have been eminently capable as
well as personally bameless citizens, their
successor in this crisis should be con-
fassedy one of the very ablest and purest
of American jurists aud statesmen Aud,
among the many strong and good men
who were eligible to this position, the
the choice of the President could have
fallen upon none ADLER or worther than
Salmon =. Chase.-N Y Tribune.
Year: 1864

The TWENTY Y-SEcoND.-There was no
demonstration of any kind in our city
yesterday in celebration of the birthday
of the Father of his Country. No merry
bells pealed forth their joyful sound in
commemoration of the day; no cannon
thundered its mighty notes, reminding all
that the name of Washington still lived
enshrned in the hearts of his country
men. Nothing save the displaying of a
few flags from our business houses indi-
Gated that it was day usually celebrated
by the American people.
Year: 1864

Gs- The Idaho emigrants are in a
great futter over the proclamation OF
the Governor IN regard to leaving the
State before the 10th of March. A great
many of them had prepared for an early
start and it has interfered with their ar
raugements sadly. Our advice to them
is to keep cool and remain quiet for an
other month, when they may "obtain
transporta in a different direction.
Year: 1864

DISEASES OF TIE THROAT AND CHEST
DR.. j. I. Wright, proprietor of the ST
Louis Throat and Lung Institute, will be
at the Deming House in this city to day,
and remain few days for the accommo-
dation of his patients and all who may be
affected with throat or chest diseases. We
advise all who may be suffering with this
alarming class of complaints, to make a
early application as possible. See ad
vertisement
Year: 1864

REcIUIrING.-But seven days remain
In which volunteers will receive the lib
eral bounty offered by the Government,
and there will be no extension of the
time. The draft will surely take place
on the 10th of March, and all bounties
cease on the first. 1t is fair 10 presume
that all who intend to volunteer at all will
do so before the first of March, and il
would be unwise to extend the payment
of the bounties beyond that time. 1t is
matter, then. OF prime importance that
every encouragement be given to volun-
teering. and it is a matter Of regret that
our citizens manifest such an apathy in
this matter, and we would urge upon all
the necessity of doing what remains to be
done quickly.
Year: 1864

ESrThe Eagle made trip to Warsaw
and Alexandria aud returned yesterday
Capt. Bishop says that while the ice is
floating in such quantities he cannot
make regular time, but will run when it
is possible to do so.
Year: 1864

INJURED.-A negro driver to one of
the Goa! wagons became intoxicated yes
terday afternoon and fell from his wagon,
striking on his head. We understand
that he was seriously injured.
Year: 1864

THE SUPPER.---We would remind our
citizens and the soldiers here that this
evening the Ladies of the Union Aid So
ciety viii give supper at Union Hall,
over the GATE City OFr1cE. 1t is ex-
pectsd that all who feel an interest in the
causs&lll honor them by their presence.
The supper will come off Immediately af-
ter the performance at the Atheneum is
over, and the whole audience is invited to
adjourn en- masse for the Hall and par
take Of the feast. The admission price is
but ten cents, SO that none need remain
at home on account of "searcity of funds
Besides the bonntilul repast which the
ladies have prepared, there will be excel.
lent music to enliven the occasion.
Year: 1864

|. DISTRICT CoURT.-After a session of
some two weeks Court adjourned last eve
ming.


THE RAvELs.-This celebrated troupe
will give their last exhibition in our city
this evening, and those who design at
tending must improve this their last op-
portunity. Standing room was at high
premium last evening, and those wishing
seats must 60 early.
Year: 1864

EE The committee to raise volunteers
having met the City Council to take into
consideration the best mode of accom-
plishing the object, and the Council
having determined by formal vote to
refuse to grant any appropriation for that
purpose, the committee are OF the
opinion that no further action shonld be
taken by them in the premises, and that
notice of that fact be given by puHiica-
iion in the city papers.


The committee then adjourned.
Year: 1864

What spectacle more pleasing does the
world afford than happy woman contented
in her sphere, ready at all times to benefit her
little world by her exertiOns, and Transforming
briars and thorns of life into roses of Paradise
by the magic of her touch There are those
who are thus happy because they cannot help
it-no misfortunes dampen their sweet smiles,
and they difuse cheerful glow around them
as they pursue the even tenor of their way
They have the secret of contentment, whose
value is above the philosophers stone for
without seeking the baser exchange of gold,
which may buy some sort Of pleasure, they
convert everything they touch into joy. What
their condition is makes no difference. They
may be rich or poor, high or low, admired or
lorsaksn by the tickle world but the spark
ling fountain of happiness bubbles up in their
hearts and makes them radiantly Beautiful
Though they live in log cabin, they make it
shine with lustre which Kings and Queens
may cOvet, and they make wealth a fountain
of blessings to the children of poverty. Hap
py women are the highest types of humanity
and we cannot say how much we owe to them
for the progress Of the race. Would there


were enough to go around
Year: 1864

This is the advice given on all hands. There
are many reasons TO encourage farmers to
double diligence on the opening Of another
season for planting If the war goes on, it is
obvious that the army must require vast sup
plies, aud if the war should cease, and the
Southern states be opened to the intrOduc-
tiou of provisions from the North, there will
be an unprecedented demand to meet the
wants OF those vast region blighted by the
war, and which now yield little or nothing
for the support Af the people. The West
ern producers will remember what cargoes
used to go down the Mississippi river when
the fertile field of the South were teeming
with corn and potatoes as well as cotton,
rice and sugar. Now the production has
been greatly reduced, and some parts of the
South. even agricultural portion are actually
suffering for the want Of cereal grains and Or
binary vegetables.


If the fighting ceases this summer, and
peace with union ia restored, as every good
man prays it may be- the superabundance Of
the North will flow into the impoverished
South like air into q vacuum, and the far
mers of the free States will find it a far more
agreeable business to feed their neighbors Of
the South, and to get good prices for their
crops, than 10 pay taxes for the support of
armies. 1t is not less cause of wonder than
of gratitude, that, in the midst OF a long,
bloody, and desoating civil war, the loyal
people of the country have continued to en-
joy as much prosperity in all the ordinary
concerns of business that trade continues to
flourish and all branches of mechanical arts
are in active healthful operation.


But more than other honest labor, has that
of the farmer been prospered, aud the pros
pect is that it will continue to be more and
more profitable while the war lasts and for a
time after it is over. In the long run, war il
) a great evil to farmers, as we'll as to every
body else. Some are SO short-sighted as to
wish for war that crops may bring high prices
This is a wicked wish. 1t is the height of sell
fish depravity. But if the country or the
world abroad is involved in the horrors of wal
it is the duty of farmers, as well as others, tO
meet the emergency by the exercise Of the
longest foresight and the most untiring indus
try Chicago Evening JourRdl.
Year: 1864

Give me the old songs, those exquisite
bursts of melody which thrilled the Tyres Of
the inspired poets and minstrels of long ago.
Every note has borne OF the air tale of joy
and rapture-of sorrow and sadness They
tell of days gone by, and time hath given
them voice which speaks to US of those who
once breathed these melodies-of what they
now are, and what we soon shall be. Ny
heart loves those melodies and may they be
mine TO hear till life shall end, and as "launch
my boat" upon the sea of eternity, may their
echoes be waited to my ear, to cheer ME on
the passage from the scenes ofearth and earth
land


Give me the old paths, where we have wan
dered and culled the flowers of love and
friendship in the days of "Auld Lang Syne :;
sweeter, far, the delIs whose echoes have an
swered to our voices whose turf is not a
stranger to our footsteps, and whose rills
have in childhoOd's days reflected back our
forms, and those of our merry play-fellows
from whom we have parted, and meet no more
in the old hooks we lovtd so WELL May the
old paths be watered with Heavens own dew
and be green forever in my memory.


Give me the old house, upon whose stair.
we seem to hear light footsteps, and undel
whose porch a merry laugh seems to minglt
with the winds that whistle through old trees
beneath whose branches lie the graves o
those who once trod the halls, and made tht
chambers ring with glee. And o above all
give me the old friends-hearts bound to min,
in life's sunshiny hours, and link so strong
that all the storms of earth might not breal
it asunder,-spirits congenial, whose heart
through life have throbbed in unison with ou
own! o, when death shall still this heart,


would not ask for aught more sacred to hal
low my dust than the tear of an old friend
May my funeral dirge be chanted by the oil
friends 1 love so fondy, who have not passe
away to the spirits bright home!
Year: 1864

In the mountains of Tyrol it is the custom
of the women and children to come out when
it is bedtime and sing their national songs un-
til they hear their husbands, fathers or broth
ers answer them from the hills on their return
home. On the shores of the Adriatic such a
custom prevails. There the wives Of the fish
ermen come down about sunset and sing a
melody. After singing the first stanza, they
listen awhile for the answering melody from
of the water, and continue to sing and listen
until the well known voice comes borne on the
water, telling that the loved one is almost
home. How sweet to the weary fisherman, as
the shadows gather around him, must be the
songs Of the loved ones at home, that sing
to cheer him and how they must strength
en- and tighten the links that bind togethe
those humble dwellers by the sea Truly i
is among the lowly in this life that we fnC
some of the most beautiful customs in prac-
tice. =.ss
Year: 1864

As the season is now at hand in which to
transplant shade trees, it may not be inapprO-
pirate to offer few suggestions as to the Sc
lection Of shade trees. Most people, in set
ting out trees, are too ambitious they want a
big tree to start with, and select large tree,
three or four inches in diameter, cut of the
top and roots until it resembles scaffold- pole
and then plant it like they would fence post
the consequence is, the tree dies and the
planter comes to the conclusion that trees will
not grow on his ground. This is a cOse Of


"vAulting ambition that ser leaps itselfn


Select small trees, we'll rooted-Bugar or ma
pie are The best-irom six to eight feet in
height, trim the top slightly, leave the roots
as they are, dig hole big enough to allow the
roots to lay easy and natural, put in your tree
ill up with good, rich soil, tread it down just
firm enough to hold the tree in its place, tie it
to a stake firmly set in the ground, and you
will have tree that will grotv, and be "a
thing of joy forever"
Year: 1864

Generation after generation have felt as we
do now, and their lives were as active as ours.
The heavens will be as bright over our graves,
as they are about our paths. Yet little while
and all this will have happened. The thrObbing
heart will be stilled, and we shall be at rest
Our funeral will wend its way, and the prayers
will be said, we shall be left in the darkness
and silence Of the tomb, an6 it may be but for
short time we shall be spoken Of, but the
things Of life shall creep on and our names be
forgotten. Days shall continue to move on
and laughter and songs will be heard in the
room where we died and the eyes that mourn
ed for US be dry and animated with joy, anC
even our children will cease to think of US RnC
will remember to lisp our names no more.
Year: 1864

Finish thy work, the time is short
The sun is in the west,
The night is coming dOWn-till then


Think not OF rest
Yes, finish all thy work then rest;
Till then rest never
The rest prepared for thee by God,


Is rest forever.
Finish thy work, then wipe thy brow;
Ungird thee from thy tod
Take breath, and from each weary limb


Shake OG the soil.
Finish thy work, then sit thee down
On some celestial hill,
And Of its strength-reviving air


Take thou thy I'LL.
Finish thy work, then go in peace;
Lies battle fought and won,
Hear from the throne the Masters voice,


Well done well done
Finish thy work, then take thy harp,
GIVE praise TO God above;
Sing a new song of mighty joy


And endless love
Give thanks to Him who held thee up
In all thy path below
Who made thee faithful unto death,


And crowns thee now
Year: 1864

WHERE VoTER CAN pEPosIr HIS BALLOT.
By the recent decision of the Supreme
Court, the fact is established that an elector
cannot vote outside of the district or ward in
which he resides. Heretofore, for State off
GERS men have voted wherever they might
have been, within the State, on election day,
and for county officers anywere within the
county. We understand by this decision that
hereafter man cannot vote for State and
county officers, except in the township where
he has gained legal residence. Such has
been the case in many of the old States for
years abaek. In order to be a qualified cleo
tor one must have resided in the State. coun.
ty and district for certain period, and with
in that district only, has he right to the
elective franchise