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Year: 1862


The idea which runs through these lines, ant
which is SO beautifully and naturally carried out
it is said was expressed by little boy five years
old. The whole piece is true TO q child's fancy
0, l long to lie. dear mother,


On the cold and fragrant grass,
With naught but the sky above my head,
And the shadowing clouds that pass.
And want the bright, bright sunshine,
All round about my bed, Ja
close my eyes and God will think g
Your little boy is dead aalb
Then Christ will send an angel


To take me up to him;
He will bear me slow aud steadily,
Far through the ether dim.
He will gently, gently lay me 'i'-
Close to the Saviour's side,
And when I'm sure that we're in heaven,
My eyes I'll open wide.
And I'll look among the angels -I
That stand about the throne, 80
Till 1 find my sister Mary,


For know she must be one.
And when find her, mother,


We win go away alone,
And I'll tell her how we've mourned
All the while she has been gone.
Oh 1 shall be delighted r ,r 81
To hear her speak again
Though know she'll neer return to us
ll To ask her would be vain! Rs Ils.
So I'll put my arms around her,


And look into her eyes,
And remember all said to her,


And all her sweet replies.
And then I'll ask the angel


To take me back TO you
He'll bear me slow and steadily
Down through the ether blue.
And you'll only think, dear mother,
have been out to play,
And have gone to sleep beneath tree,
This sultry summer day. ..ssr.
Year: 1862

A Coon DAUeHTER.-There are other
ministers of love more conspicuous than
a good daughter, but none in which a
gentler, lovlier spirit dwells, and none TO
which the hearts warm requitals more
joyfully respond. She is the steady light
of the fathers house. Her idea is indis-
solubly connected with.that of his happy
fire. She is his morning sun and evening
star. The grace, yivacity and tenderness
of her sex, have their place in the mighty
sway which she holds over his spirit
The lessons of recorded wisdom which be
reads with her eyes, come TO his mind
with a new charm, rs blepded with the
beloved melody of her voice. He scarce
ly knows WEAKNESS which her song does
not make him forget, or gloom which is
proof against The young brightness of her
smile. She is the pride and ornament Of
his hospitality, the gentle nurse Of his
sickness, and the constant agent Of those
nameless, numberless acts Of kindness
which one chiefly cares TO have rendered,
because they are uppretending but OK
pressive proof Of love. a.
Year: 1862

FAIR PLAYA son of Erin having
hired his services to cut some ice, was
asked if he could use the crosscut saw.
He replied that he could surely. He was
sent accordingly, in company with some
of his co-laborers,to cut some ice, and on
reaching the center of the pond the saw
was produced with both handles still in
their place. The verdant son, looking ut
the saw, very coolly put his hand in bis
pocket and drawing from it cent, said:
"Now Jamie, fair play head or tail, who
goes below"
Year: 1862

The forthcoming number of the Amer
ican Journal of 4rt and Science contains
the record of a very remarkable discovery
which has been made by eminent astron-
omers during the past year. This dis
coyery establishes the new and startling
feature Of the solar system that there is
at least one ring of meteoric formations
surrounding the sun, which has a regular
revolution. The recurrence of, the mete-
oric display in August Of each year is ex-
planned by the fact that the earth PASSES,
at this time, through the ring, aud the
contact Of its formations with our atmos-
phere renders them visible in combustion.
An article of Professor Newton in the
Journal is specially valuable and interest
ing, as presenting the fact that the incli-
nation of the ring TO the ecliptic has been
measured, and SO far fixed as to render il
certain that the meteors Of other known
annual recurrence cannot belong to the
same ring. Whether other rings exist, or
not, remains 10 be shown, but this for the
present may be regarded as ascertained,
that meteoric ring, with an inclination
of from "a to 96 o to the ecliptc, and
with periodic time of 2sl days, actual
ly forms an important part of the solar
system, and that the world passes thro'
this ring annually in August, and is sew
eral days in passing from side to side, so
that its thickness is five to ten millions of
miles. g.at rula1i etl


Nearly every one knows that meteors,
or shooting-stars as they are often called,
are annually visible in great quantities
during the month of August, on certain
nights. On any one of those nights two
or three persons, watching the sky, may
count two or three hundred in an hour or
two. It may now be taken as an ascer-
tanned fact in astronomy, that these me-
teors, which consist of various minerals,
are o few out Of many millions of mill
ions, which are located in a great ring,
that surrounds the sur, and is as regular
in its revolutions as the earth or any plan
ct. Prof. Newton, taking one mornings
observation, makes n rough calculation
that there are more than 300,000,000,-
100000 of these bodies in the ring.


Thus it would seem that the track Of
a former orb of the solar system, years
ago rent by some terrific CONFUSION into
fragments, has been discovered--its very
orbit having been changed so that our
own planet passes through it. And thus
vision is given of that Omnipotence ex-
erled for destruction, which heretofore we
have looked upon in its creative activity,
A glimpse, it may be, is given of the fu-
ture of other orbs that now roll in ether
uttering the emusic of the spheres" -
Why may not the astronomer, as he ha:
heretofore been discovering new planet:
and systems, hereafter turn his telescope
to reveal the ruins Of others, whose fires
have long since burned low, and whose
history and observation will belong TO ;
new department in astronomical scienct
the Archaeology of the stars9
Year: 1862

The State of Virginia in this, the hour OF her
need, calls upon her sons to rally as volunteers
to the standard of her defence. Shall she call
in vain? We hope not. There are thousand rea-
sons now why we should resist even to the death,
where there was ore at the beginning of the war
when our volunteers rushed with such alacrity
and enthusiasm to the standard of our defence -
Has cur determination to resist diminished
whilst the necessity of SO doing has increased a
thousand fold No! This would argue that we
were cravsn towards, instead of men of true
courage and determined bravery. But short
time is given wherein to determine whether the
sons of Virginia will rally to her defence vol
unteers or wait to be drafted. Those who will
not volunteer by Monday next, the 10th day o.
March. will be liable to be drafted. Those who
volunteer before that time Will be entitled to
bounty each Of $50, ard VIII have the privilege
of connecting themselves with the company o
their choice. Those who fail to volunteer viii
receive no bounty, and will not have 1.-The privi
lege of joining the company of their choice, bu
will be comrelled to 60 wherever they may b
ordered. No one can volunteer after beiD
drafted. Those who take their chances OF


draft sacrifice all the privileges of volunteers
The chances of escaping service by waiting fo
the draft are very small, as the quota to be rails
ed is so lsrge that few between the ages OF /
and 40 years will be left at home


Pennsylvania has more than hundred thou


sand soldiers who volunteered to invade Vir
ginia, and it would be burning shame if sh


could not raise 81 900 to repel them. They vol
unteer TO oversun, devastate an destroy, we t


preserve our Liberties and TO protect our home
and 6residss.
Year: 1862

az Gen. Jos. r. Johnston has published a
very severe but admirable general order in re-
lation to the conduct of our taoops in battle
Before going into battle every Captain will call
the roll of his company, and after coming out OF
action will again call the roll, and every man
missing, who is not dead, wounded, or absent
on leave, will be court-nartialed for cowardice.
Carrying the wounded from the field in the
midst of an action is also prohibited, and every
man going to the rear on any pretence whatever
will be shot by the file officers. This looks
like business.
Year: 1862

On Thursday of next week, the 18th of March,
the election for the ratification or rejection oi
the amended Constitution of the State will take
place. We hope the voters will all turn out to
vote in this important election.
Year: 1862

Mess Editorials the time is al hand when
the friends OF the Administration should be
looking up a man 10 represent the District IN
the General Assembly, would suggest Rev.
SIMON WOLFE Of Lewisburg as suitable
person for that Office Should he accept the
nomination and be elected, there Is no question
as 10 his capacity. integrity, decision OF char
acter. and unswerving adherence TO the true
principles of the Government. believe him
to be man eminenty fitted for that station
a, the present time ,and all who are acquainted
with him know him TO be proof against oribe-
nv, corruption, and all other pol,IIcal ehiean-
e,v BUFFALOE.
Year: 1862

Considering all the circumstances attend
ing the fight, a more favorable termination
Of the affair could scarcely have been expect
ed by those competent to Judge. Oar force
on the island at the time of the attack was
but small in comparison with the heavy and
numerous force of the enemy. Of the brave
ry and gallant conduct of our troops too
much can scarcely be said in commendat:on.
That they were overpowered by greatly supe-
rior numbers, after fighting with reckless
ness and desperation never surpassed, is a
fact already established, and which will be
placed upon the truthful pages Of history.


send YOU herewith such particulars Of
the battle as have been able to gather. \
true account cannot be given now. We
know enough to cause deep sigh of grief for
the brave mer slain. and the gallant sons of
the South vino are now captiyes in this cruel
war: of homes rendered desoiate. of hearts
wrung with anguish, and ties Of love and
friendship severed. But who believes, ex-
cept the deluded and revengefui Yankees,
that the South will ever yield TO them? that
the great cause of southern liberty, and hon
or, and humanity, is not still onward?


True. the news comes that the hospitable
town of Elizabeth City has been shelled and
burned, and that the vandal hordes are des.
olating the pleasant places OF the Sound
coast. But they cannot go far into the in;e
rior, and the day is coming when these
northern minions shall be driven back in dis
grace to their inhosptable and barren soil.


Gen Wise, though still sick, is, learn. on
his way to this city. Capt o. Jennings Wise
was dangerously wounded. Major Lawson
Lieut. Miller and Capt Coles are reported a
mong the killed. The enemy lost in killed
and wounded one thousand; our loss is
three hundred, besides more than two thous
and prisoners. We must be nerved for e
vigorous resistance, and Providence will as
sist us as heretofore in this cause of honor
truth and human rights"
Year: 1862

Facts and statistics. with exact calculations
in respect to the abundant resources Of this
country, tend somewhat, We think, to encour


age those who are mourning over the great
cost of the war The valuation OF the census
of 1860 gives in round numbers a property
Of more than sixteen thousand millions of
dollars. Eight thousand millions of dollars
was the valuation for 1850. 1t is only
necessary to calculate the immense re-
sources Of the country, the enterprising and
elastic character Of its people, its vast ener-
sies of accomplishment, to appreciate some
thing of its capacity Of endurance. 1t is idle
to talk about running this country. Such
language is uttered only to serve some end
of doubtful loyalty or else by those who
look on the dark side till all sides became
dark to them. Courage, then let US listen
70 no counsels of fear. Out of this tremen-
dous evil good will come. 1t is the part of a
rood citizen never to despair of his country.
We who remain at home, and share not the
perils of the camp and the field, have some.
thing to do to restrain the impatience of the
hasty, to inspire the doubling, to support our
brave soldiers in the field, and strengthen
the hands of the government. There is a
patriotism in cheerfully bearing the burdens
of taxation, which, though not to be compar-
ed with that Of those who have given their
Year: 1862

lives for their country, is by no means to be
lightly regarded. We pity the man who is
so means spirited as to grumble at merely pc
cuniary sacrifices to the cause of his country.
He only rises to the spirit which animated
our fathers and Of the present times who can
say "take all | have, leave me but the power
to earn living, and government and coun-
try as rich heritage for my children.
This is patriotism which is worthy to be
mentioned with that of our brave soldiers in
the field.-Boston Journal, 14M.
Year: 1862

rg~ The latest dog story is Of two dogs
who fell fighting in saw-mill In the
course of the tussel one of the dogs went
plump against the saw in rapid motion, which
cut him in two instanter. Tne hind legs ran
away, but the fore legs continued the fight
and whipped the other dog.
Year: 1862

A word Of sympathy, how sweet :
Yet Oft twill cause tear;
The heart may bleed at every beat
When sympathy is near
yby not? a load Of grief is there


True cause OF mauy sigh


ooi, twipes round that heart to tear,


Which grief cannot unite
The aching breast heayes but in vain,
To free it Of its weight
Earth's brightest pleasures seem but pain,
The sorrow is so great.
But now true sympathy is found
A riend-true friend indeed;
That heart which was by sorrow bound,
How soon IRON pain is freed.
Though tear by tear may gush and fall,
While sympathy is given
In truth, yet after all,
'Tis like balm of Heaven.


And they who sympathy can give,


Long may they bless, long may they live.
Year: 1862

THE COMMITTEES on WAR MArTERs.-There
are now five committees engaged in investi-
eating various matters connected with the war
and administration, three of which have
been appointed by Congress and the other
two by the Secretary of War. That on
the government censorship, with Beau
Hickman as its chairman, has been
source of considerable amusement to the
public, without being of any utility to the
country, or displaying anything but its own
ridiculous fuss and uselessness That on the
conduct of the war, on the other hand, has
shown much more dignity and been Of some
real service; while that on contracts, known as
the Van Wyck Investigating Committee, has
done considerable good by exposing great
deal of rascality among contractors and agents
of the government. The commission, composed
of Messrs. Holt and Owen, to inquire into war
contracts promises to be useful, and that con-
sisting of General Dix, Judge Pierrepoint and
Mr.. Webster, nominated by tho President to
make examinations of the cases of the political
prisoners still held by the War Department, is
likely to result in q general clearing out of our
State prisons. On the whole, most of these
committees are Of some assistance to the gov
crnment
Year: 1862

The TAX BmI.-Every interest is hard at
work trying to shift the public burthen Of the
war from its own shoulders to some other sec
ton of the community. The abolition news
paper proprietors are moving heaven and earth
to have themselves exempted. But Congress
ought to turn deaf ear to all such entreates,
and tax every species Of property, real and
personal, and every commodity In general use.
And the bill ought to be passed at once If,
after experiment, any portion Of 1t is found
not to work well, it can be easily altered here
after Meantime let the war tax be laid on
Nothing else can save the paper of the govern
ment from depreciation.
Year: 1862

Now AND THEN.--Some twelve months since
Wendell Phillips was near being mobbed in
Boston for one Of his violent abolition
harangues. On Friday last an address Of
similar character, delivered by him in Wash
ington, was listened to with the most perfect
equanimity. The Tribune contrasts these facts
as evidencing the progress that abolitionism
has made. Sage conclusion Does NOS our
mole-eyed contemporary see that twelve
months ago the nation had vague dread of
these fanatcs2 Now that they have done their
worst, they entertain for ITEM only q feeling
Of contempt
Year: 1862

Organization OF the Grinding Commit.


tce-APpo rtioning OF tho Congressionai


Districts-The safety Fund Banks-Ths


General Appropriation Bill, &c.. 80.


tr ! ALBASr. March 10, lss9.


Tho Grinding Committee met this afternoon and or
ganzed and elected NJ Cushman Clcrk Of the Assembly
as their Clerk. After short consultation II sstab


shed rule that the bills should be considered IN thu
order that thcy the general orders In this act
they have put stop TO that system OF favorsm prac
tised by previous grinding committees They acted upon
twelve bis-none Of any public Importance. The COM
mittee unanimous In their vote on all the bills


The Senate Congressional Apportionment Committee,
being unable TO disagree have finally agreed TO disagree,
and will make majority and minority report Four Of
the members Of the committee have voted In favor
OF ono report, and three for another There has
been of the strongest contests this subject
OF anything that we have had this winter Although
two reports to be male, two members
agree upon either Of the reports in all particulars One
portion Of the State may suit them but other districts
are not in accordance with their views.


The Senate wero in Committee Of the Whole all even
ing the bill providing that all Of the safety fund banks
OF the State should redeem their circulation within
year from the expiration Of their charters and deliver
charters OF this OF banks about expring the
last runs out in 1866, and It is very appropriate that
some law should he enacted relating to them.


The Assembly had under consideration the General
Appropriation bill. Country press and personalities
were the order Of debate.
Year: 1862

This list is made up from newspaper sources.
Could the facts be more accurately got at it is
probable that the entire number of cannon,
large and small, captured from the enemy
would be considerably increased.
Year: 1862

ABOLITION PHnANrHRopY ON New DoDGE.-
The "cOntraband" educational mission wmcn
left for Port Royal and Beaufort last week.
in the Atlantic, Is q movement Of most
insidious and mischievous character. 1t is
nothing but an abolition crusade in disguise,
and Is all the more dangerous from the pre-
tended limitation of its objects to philanthroplc
purposes Experience has shown us how much
evil can be worked under the cover of new
tangled schemes of this sort; and when started
in connection with the negro, at time like the
present, they become doubly liable to suspicion.


The effort to press special act through Con-
gress, in aid of these educational plans, shows
the importance that is attached to them for po-
litical purposes. The Secretary of the Trea-
sury has, under the authority of the Presidents
proclamation, the power to do all that is re-
quired to prevent the slaves that are daily
accumulating on our hands from becoming q
burden and source of embarrassment and dis
quietude to us. All the education for which
nature has fitted them is that Of learning to
pick cotton. To attempt to teach them more
will neither advance their physical comfort nor
their happiaess. This sort,of training can very
we'll be given them BY che agents Of the Trea-
sury, until such time as the return of peace
decides the question as to what is to be deini-
lively done with them. We see no necessity,
therefore, for any interference, either by legis-
lation or otherwise, with the present course of
things, and we particularly object to the send
ing down, as missionaries among them, Of per-
SONS whose antccedents and associations have,
to say the least of them, strong AZ .tion
squint. Under the pretence of caring for their
moral and religious condition, 1t would be easy
to stir up an insurrectionary spirit among them
which would not be long in satiating itself in
sanguinary outrages and wide spread destruc-
tion of property. We have enough on our
hands just now without allowing ourselves
to be plunged into fresh embarrassments of this
sort. No encouragement should, therefore, be
given, either by the public or the government, to
this pretended educational movement. If not
positively dangerous in its immediate objects, it
is capable Of being rendered the instrument Of
much mischief.
Year: 1862

AN ACT to amend section 5,O66 OF the Revision


Of A, ID. 1860 of the laws OF the State OF Iowa


in relation to the taking change OF venue in


criminal procc edlngs before Justices Of the


Peace.


81. BE it enacted by the General As
sen.Jly of the State Of lo,oa, That Sec
ton 5066 of the Revision Of A. D. 1860,
of the laws of the State of Iowa, be and
the same is hereby amended SO that 1t shall
read as follows: If such affidavit be fled
the change Of venue must be allowed, and
the Justice must Immediately transmit
all the original papers and transcript Of
all his docket entries in the case to the
next nearest Justice in the township, un.
less said Justice be party to the action,
or is related to either party by consau-
guiuity or affinity within the 4th degree,
or where he has been attorney for either
party in the action or proceeding, and in
such case the Justice before whom such
action or proceeding is commenced shall
transmit all the original papers, together
with a transcript of all his docket entries,
to the next nearest Justice in the county,
against whom none of the above objec
tions exist, who shall proceed to try the
case, unless a jury trial be demanded, but
no more than one change Of venue in the
same case shall be allowed.


81 All acts and parts of acts incon-
sistent with this act are hereby repealed


Approved March 18th 1862.
Year: 1862

None Of US want another war ever
to desola.e our land. Therefore let us so
prosecute this as to remove all danger of
another.


1T is the intention of tho citizens of
Wapello county to erect monument in
tho public square 1t Ottumwa to the mem.
ory Of soldiers from that county Who
fallen in defense Of their country. II is
patriotic and glorious ides. -