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Year: 1865

OF the House OF Representatives, pub
lished in Fridays issue, on the subject
Of putting negroes into the army, must
set the whole question at rest in the
public mind. He says: 81 think the
measure not only expedient, but neces-
sary." If, after such an opinion from
the first military man of tho Confede-
racy, that measure is not adopted, the
responsibility of the consequences does
not rest on General Lees head.


This letter is only one Of the many
evidences which General Lee has given
of sagacity, forecast and sound judg-
ment beyond any other public man of
the day. He stood almost alone at the
beginning of the war in hiss fPreciation
of the magnitude and duration of the
contest. Nevertheless, he calmly girded
his loins for the unequal contest, and,
on his broad Titanic shoulders, has
borne with majestic strength and dignity
the military fortunes of the Republic
Through this tremendous struggle he
has never faltered, lever shown signs of
weakness nor dependency, never done
a rash act nor uttered rash word..-
Such an image of quiet power, of self
sustained energy, of invincible compo-
Sure, of moderation in prosperity and
dignity in adversely, has not been seen
on this continent since the days of
George Washington.


This great man, who has lately been
called by Congress to the chief command
Of the Confederate armies, has informed
that body, in distinct terms, that the
white population of the country cannot
carry on the war alone, and that the
employment of negro troops is, in his
opinion, not only expedie2t, but neces
sary. Who so able as himself to Judge
Of that necessity? Will Congress heed
the voice Of this man, whose sagacity
predicted the fearful odds we should
have to encounter in this war, whose
military skill has enabled us, thus far, to
meet those odds successfully, and to
whose hands it has just intrusted the
supreme command? How can it expect
the country to derive benefit from that
measure if it refuses him the means for
which he calls, and in the manner and
form that he recommends 1t requires
no prophet to foresce that, unless his
counsels are needed, the negroes whom
we will not put into our own army will
be forced into that of the enemy, adding
to the accommodating amount of force
which we Are resisting with diminished
resources, and rendering the future con-
test struggle OF despair. Should our
independence be lost, we may console
ourselves as We best can, amid the tri-
umphs of universal emancipation, that
we have perished, not by the superior
prowess of the enemy, but by our own
incurable prejudiccs and unconquerable
obs.inacy.
Year: 1865

Some gentlemen passing through the
beautiful village of Renton, in the Vale
Of Leven, Dumbartonshirc, about nine
o'clock at night, some time ago, had their
attention directed to dirk object in the
churchyard. On going in to ascertain
what it was they found boy Of tender
years lying flat on his face, and appar-
emily sound asleep over a recently. made
grave. Thinking this not very safe bed
for him they sho:k him up and asked how
he came ia be there. he said he was
afraid to go home, as his sister, with
whom he resided, had threatened to beat
him. "ARd where does your sister l;ve?'
asked one of the party. ain Dumdarton," !"
was the answer. "In Dumberton-near-
ly four miles of how came you to wan
der so far away from home 7" I just
CAM" sobbed the poor little fellow, "be
cause my mothers grave was here" His
mother had been buried there a short
time before, and his seeking refuge at
her grave in his sorrow was a beautiful
touch of nature in a child who could
scarcely have yet learned to realize the
true character Of that separation which
knows of no reunion on earth. Thithel
had he instinctively wandered to sob out
his sorrows, and to moistcn with tears the
grave Of one who had hitherto been hil
natural protector, for he had evidently
cried himself asleep.
Year: 1865

Some months ago it was ''copperhead''
to say that we were spending three mil
lions a day. Nevertheless, as in duty
bound, we said it, for IT was true, Now,
the N, Y. Tribune admits that even in
the fiscal year ending last June, we spent
moro than three millions and half a
day.
Year: 1865

Several weeks ago. the wife Of n soldier in
one OF the Rhode Island regiments called on
our worthy Mayor, to say to him, that from
the intelligence abe hadrec,ived. she believed
her husband had been killed in the trenches
in front of Petersburg. A short time sub,e.
qnently she was married to soldier of the
18th U. s. Infantry, stationed at Fort Ad
ans.


Ten days subsequently the last husband OF
the woman called on the Mayor, saying that
he had reason t0 believe that her first hus
band was still living, and inquired what he
should do. lie WAS informed that ho had
nothing to do but to leave the woman, az she
was not his legal wife; and he departed


Subsequently the woman came to see His
Honor with about the same story, ampliied
by the statement that the information had
reached her that her first husband had anoth.
er wife living ut the time of llls marriage to
her. on hearing which Ills Honur was con-
strained to say to her that through much
marrying sho appeared to he lated to bc not
married at NIL. She was somewhat comiort-
cd by the information that if the fact Of the
previous marriage of her husband. as stated.
could he established, then would the marriage
relation be established between her last hus.
band and herself This she professed herself
determined to do. hut said she was bound to
"stick to Ons of them. anyhow.


Artemus Ward said of Brigham Young
that no was 1.-THE most married man he ever
saw" and we shonld say this wis the least
married woman around -Prou. Press.
Year: 1865

va Hope for the Affiicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. j. C..
YOUNG, in 1850 In this age of deceit and char.
latanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaiElng the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skiful
Doctor the sick and troubled can diYest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Fraacisco.
Year: 1865

TEsr.-If any juror called in the Harris
robbery case has read the Gold Hill News,
defendants counsel consider him Ineligible
What pity! If Jim Hardy keeps on, he
will get his clients hung by Lynch law
Gold HILL Nens


Very good For the information Of our
readers, and that they may see the point. we
have but to state that Lynch is the editor Of
the News
Year: 1865

suppose there was no doubt but was
born with bashful tendencies and what is
bred IN the bone stays long in the flesh, to
Use the words of some wise individual, who,
like many another great genius, stunned
notorcty, and had for his nom de plume,
Anonymous.


My mother tells me that when an infant
had the ridiculous habit of turning over
Oh my face in the cradle when there was
company and if the visitors happened to
be ladies', turned red in the checks and
purple about the eyes, to such an alarming
degree as could not fail of exciting wonder
and awe in the heart of the most indifer-
ent beholder.


| remember that when a child of three or
tour years, used to take refuge behind the
great eight-day clock whenever my mother
had callers and once came near being
frozen to death i'll the refrigerator where |
had ensconced myself on the appearance of
couple of lady visitors


Throughout my boyhood it was the same.
only decidedly more So Ny debut at
school was like an entrance into the ancient
halls of torture.


The austerc schOol-master, with his dread
insignia of birchen rod, stecl-bowed specta-
clcs and swallow tailed coat, was bad
enough the grinning, mischief-loving, and
at times bclligerent boys were worse But
the girls Heavens feared them more
than any suspected criminal of old did the
terrible Council of Ten All on earth they
seemed to find to do was to giggle at me
VI course | was the object of their sport
lor they pceped at me over the tops of their
books from behind their pocket handkcr-
chiefs, through the interstices of their curls
and made me hopelessly wretched by
clubbing me Apron string"


The third day ofmy attendance at school
was stormy and my home being at some
distance, was obliged to remain, with
most Of the others through the noon inter-
mission The little girls got to playing at
Pawns. retreated to a corner near the
door, and stood silent and not unterrifed
Spectator


By and by a cherry Tipped little girl had
TO pay forfeit and one of her schoolmates
pronounced the sentence in a very loud
voice.


Mss Apron string, Sunderland !"


That meant me- There was wild
scream Of laughter, in which all joined and
look lhgloriously to flight, with the Cher
y Ups close at my heels strained every
VI'c and slncw-it was matter of life
al anu Death to me-and have no doubt but
ulaI l should have won the race in fine
55'!'e' II l had not unfortunately in my blind
n%s9' run against Miss Patty Hanson, the
HdnS RHflmlheSt and most ill-tempered spinster in
Year: 1865

From the West, where the rivers in majesty run,
And the bold highlands catch the last kiss of the


sun:


From the East where the Gentiles saw Bethlehem's


morn,


From the South. where the beautiful summer is


born;


From the North, where the lakes are like mirrors


unroed,


And the Autumn woods frame them in purple and


gold,


We come in the name of the nation and God
70 crush the last viper from Liberty's sod
Stand out of our sunlight. beware of our wrath,
Ie hounds that would rise on the fugitives path,
Who over your countrys destruction would gloat
and treasure the knife that is aimed to her throat
TO follow the chieftain, who, yoked with the


knaye,


Renounces life with the noble and brave,
And leaving the eagles of freedom, take
To the nest of the buzzard or den of the snake.
No more shall the North with gag i'll her mouth,
Bow down to the self-breeding lords of the South;
No more shall her children from mercy refrain
At the crack of their whip the cank oftheir chain
cur legions will face the red fires of death,
And like icicles melt in the cannons hot breath,
Ere they ask for repose that will tarnish their fame
Or peace" that is black with dishonor and shame
Thrice blest be the hero who gallantly strives
To shield what the patriots bought with their lives
But cursed be the vultures that feast the slain
Then croak that the mountain birds battle in vain
And woe to the leaders, and woe to their tools,
When the land shall remember its traitors and


fools


When serpents are writhing in dust and disgrace
And the children of liberty reign in their place.
Let their deeds be recounted with hate and disdain
And their names only mentioned with Judas and


Cain,


Who would strike down the truth that a race may


be slaves.


Or sell it in secret to robbers and knaves
One raises his hand with a murderous rod,
At the brother whose works were accepted of God :;
One stands on the grave of his hoier days
And kisses the master he baselv betrays.
BY the martyrs whose lives are the beacons of time
Whose death made the cross and the scaffold sub


lime


BY the graves of our brothers, who fell as they


fought


For the gift which the blood of our forefathers


bought;


by the heavens, where the world of eternity rolls
Ger the armies of earth with its armies of souls
We swear that our homes shall behold us no more
Till the land is redeemed, bedewed with gore.
Year: 1865

A KIND WORD For "MorHER, "-Despise
not thy mother when she is old. Age may
wear and waste mothers beauty, strength,
limbs, sense, and estate but her relation
as mother is as the sun when it goes forth
in its might, for it is always in the meridian,
and knoweth no evening. The person may
be gray headed, but her motherly relation
is ever in its flourish 1t may be autumn,
yea, winter with woman, but with the
mother, as mother, it is always SPRING
Alas, how little do we appreciate moth
er's tenderness while living How heed
less we are in all her anxieties and kind
ness But when she is dead and gone
when the cares and coldness of the world
come whitening to our hearts, when we eX
periencc how hard it is to find true sympa
thy--how few will befriend us in mistor
tune-then it is that we think of the moth
er we have lost.
Year: 1865

it that it was through the agency of those
preserves that Florence and | came to an
understanding. 1t might have becn-I can,
not tell-great events sometimes originate
in small causes


Florence-dear little wife for she has
sustained that relation to me for five years
and if she has not cured me Of my bashful-
ness, she has at least broken me of its ex-
treme folly TO other men afflicted as |
was with constitutional shyness, | can
conscientiously recommend my course
Don't be afraid the ladies admire cour-
age, and none but the brave deserve the
fair
Year: 1865

PRIDE.-It is certain that one of the sides
of virtue leads to pride, and there is a
bridge built there by the demon.


THE ANCIENTs OUTDoNE.--Talk of Dadalus
and Icarus A man made wings to his
house, and had fly in it
Year: 1865




The SPIDERS y Most persons would
possibly be astonisLed il they were as sur
cd that in the whole range of the animal
creation, there are few groups whose his
tory affords greater evidence Ct the mar
velous design in their construction, or of
interesting variety in their habits, than
these objects of common scorn and detes
tation. If we admire the exquisite sym.
metry Of the honeycomb, or the industry
of the miraculous little creatures by whom
it is built up, we find in the web Of the
geometrical spiders, which We tear in the
garden or the field, structure almost as
ma,hematically true, constructed with
equal industry and perseverance, and
with as distinct reference 10 its ultimate
end and use The mysterious fight Of the
gossamer, effected in some manner which
is even yet scarcely understood, by means
of its long, floating, filmy thread-,he den
Of the mygale excavated in the ground
with equal assiduity and intelligence, and
covered by its concealed and perfectly
hinged lid-the brilliant silver diving bell
of the Areyrone,a, as artifcially con.
struc,ed as its gigantic analogue; these
and hundred other cohtrvances, equally
perfect and equally manitesting the most
wonderful intelligence and design, are to
be foundin the habits Of the various spe-
cies of this mullitndnous class.


1t is reported by correspondent that
General Grant was lately walking on the
dock at City Point, absorbed in thought
and with The inevitable cigar in his mouth
when negro touched his arm, saying
NO smoking on tho dock, SIR Are
these your orders p asked the General
"Yes sir" VERY good ORDERS said Grant
throwing his cigar into the water.


An lrishman who had jus. returned
from Italy where he had been with his
master, was asked in the kitchen--"Yes,
then, Pat, what is the lava hear you and
master talking about?' "Only drop of
the crater" was Pats witty reply.
Year: 1865

Over two hundred and twenty-five
dogs have been killed by the police force
since the issue Of she Mayors procIana-
ton. A dog on Tennessee street, sup
posed to be mad, bit Eve persons and
then escaped. A lady was run into g
neighboring house day before yesterday
bv an unmuzzled animal From these
instances it will be seen that the
more dogs she police kill the better
indianapolis JosfrMal
Year: 1865

At last, from her baptism of blood,
the Nation has arisen purified. At
last the chains of the oppressed and
bondmau have been broken. God
has accomplished his own work in
his own good time; and now com
menees q new era in the National
life. The brave defenders Of our
flag by land and sea, they who have
followed it through the weary march
and the fiereest shock of battle, they
who have borne for its sake hunger
and thirst, who have for years, been
houseless homeless, who have sLf-
fered in the camps and in the hos
pitals, who nave stood firmly at their
post in times of danger, looking
Death in the very face, at last are
coming home.


Coming honei-where the story
of their daring deeds shall be told
from lip to lip, and handed down
from father to son for generations to
come. Home!-where cheeks kin
die to deeper glow, and eyes grow
misty, sparkling through tears, at
the hair breadth 'scapes Of the SOL
dier hero.


But softly, brothersi Ye are not
Year: 1865

A traveller stood on desolate bank,
With none to help, or deliver;
A form stood nigh him, meagre and lank,
His eyes were stony, his hair was dsnk
His black boss lay on the dreary bank


To row HIM over the river.
A groan came up from his struggling throat,


His pulse best with q shud ring quiver
As he looked on that form, with his murky


boat,


The blseker stream, o'er which it must Hoat,
Despair wrung deeper groan from his throat


As be shrank from that fesrful river.
Then dim light SHOWN on the other shore


How be blest the bencfcent GiTer,
But he trembled TO see the thick clouds lower
Hear the sullen waters splash, and roar
And Iieb, with their angry tongues, the shore


Where the light lay, over the river.
A voice came out from the soft dim light,


Through the tone thrilled plying quiver
Though the waves are Wild, and dark the night,
Ny beacon shall shine out clear. and bright,
Shall fill thy soul with holy light.


To guide thee over the river.
The light shown clear, from shore 10 shore,


There fair the celestial city stood,



The fearful rain of sorrow shall pour.
Bathing their hearts in crimson gore.


In their beautiful home o'er the river.
Oh Joy eternal! the stains Of sin


Are washed from their robes forever,
Peace with her low notes, bushes the din,
Not single care, not q tear or sin
Can creep, with their eankering weight within
The walls of our home Ger the river.
The boat WAS launched; the boatman grim
Made its slight ribs strain, and quiyer,
Out from the waters murky hrim
It shot, like thing of life with him,
Now no dread Of the oarsrnan grim


There's his beautiful home o'er the river.
Safe! safe at last! mid &c shining throng


In the city Uf souls forever,
A chorus of triumph, clear and strong,
FlOaied, the happy elowds among
On the air, whose very breath was sung;
In his long sought home o'er the river,


ALvISA
Rose Cottage June 18th, 1865.
Year: 1865

DE CAUTIOUS when you are told by any
u one that they have gOo4 Sewing Machines
Tor sale as any one, etc. Tne Singer and the
original How the oldest and most reliable
machines and best now IN use, wall do all kind
OF work from the finest to the heaviest that anv
family ever wants done. and will last a lifetime II
properly taken care Of | have been agent for
other machines aud have got rid OF them Please
give me call and examine tor yourselves


Sewing neatly done to order.


also have machine twist and thread for ,ale


Any one wishing to purchase please give me 1
call w IT. NORRIS a.,
next door to Babcock's new hall, up stairs. ON


Illinois street.
Year: 1865

The eight hour demonstration last night was
one of the handsomest and most formidable
in point of numbers that has been seen in
Baltimore for long time. No one one could
look upon the seemingly almost interminable
line and not exult at the reflection that here
was an clement Of substantial advancement
worthy of the highest regard that which must
at last be relied upon above all others to keep
all interests in motion. Remembering how
mnch the world is indebted to a class of men
who of all others make the world of matter
subordinate to intellect; that these are the men
who build cities, and ships, whose inventive
genius in the construction Of the myriad ma
chimes which minister to human comfort, Is the
marvel of the age, what consideration Is
their due as against the mouthing dema-
gogues, who with the mere gift of the
CAB" attempt to control society? Rapidly
assuming that position of importance
which should have been freely conceded to
them long ago, more and more will their in
fuence be felt, and heavily responsible will
they be for the use of an influence so potent.
We trust that this will be appreciated by all
concerned; and that in the purpose to gain
what they SEEK that nothing will occur to
make any regret the movements in which they
are now engaged.
Year: 1865




The Journal Of Commerce has received from
Captain Chapel, of the whaleship Monticello,
some additional news of Captain Halls Arctic
expedition. Captain Chapel brings advices
from Captain Hall, to the 5th of August. and
states that the first letter received from Mr..
Hall was written some time in March. Capt
Hall was still at Repulse Bay in August, but
was expecting to leave Immediately after the
first great snow storm, occurring probably
about the middle of the present month. for
Boothia Felix Peninsula and King William S
Land.


1t has been matter of wonder why Capt.
Hall did not avail himself of the summer
season to make his journeys, but Captain
Chapel states that travel can only be success
fully accomplished during the winter months,
when everything is thoroughly frozen up. In
the summer the lakes and streams are open,
thus preventing the sledges from crossing
These months are taken advantage of, how
ever, In forwarding supplies of provisions.
&c., say for ten, twenty or even fifty miles.


When Captain Chapel left there was a con.
siderable fleet of whalerS still at Repulse Bay.
Captain Hall had evidently retained his jour
nal until the last ship was about to return
home, so as to give the latest possible infor
nation. The document is expected by the
whaler Black Eagle, due about the middle of





valuable information. A cousin of Alberta
native companion Of Captain Hall-was one of
a party who discovered the body of one of the
crew of Sir John Franklin imbedded in the
ice, from which it was with difficulty dis
lodged The date of this discovery is at
present unknown, but the Journal may throw
light upon it. When last heard from Captain
Hall and party were well and in the best of
spirits. They believed that their journey to
Boothia Felix and King Williams Land would
be made successfully.


Captain Chapel passed the winter at Repulse
Bay very pleasantly on board the Monticello.
lie built snow wall all around the vessel,
some ten feet distant from its sides, as far up
as the deck rails, covering the entire deck with
snow arch. He was enabled in this way to
keep his cabin warm, and he says that he did
NOT I've even water freeze all winter. The
Thermometer sud in the cabin at sixty de-
grees above zero, while v,ts vy%tslde 1t stood at
sixty degrees below. The 28th day 91 fepru-
airy was the coolest Of the season.
Year: 1865

This road, that is to connect Rome with
jacksonville, ought to be completed as soon
as possible. We understand that the work of
completing the Selma and Tennessee River
Railroad to Jacksonville will soon be COM
menced and be pushed on rapidly, even to
completion, in a few months at farthest.


This is one of the most important links in
the whole chain of railroads in the United
States, constituting, as it does, part of the
shortest and best route between New York
and New Orleans. For about thirds of
the distance over this broken link, the road is
already graded, and nearly all the bridges and
culverts built.


About eighty thousand dollars in gold have
been expended between Rome and the Ala
bama line, and is it possible that the stock
holders are going to lose that, and also the
untold advantages of this road to themselves
and the whole countl I, without even an effort to
save it ? 1t seems to us the easiest thing i'm
aginable to have this road completed at an
early day, not by Southern capital, to be sure,
but by Northern. 1t is now flush times at the
North, and there are millions upon millions of
dollars there seeking profitable and permanent
investment. Why not have a meeting of the
stockholders and resolve to sell the road, after
extensive advertising in Northern papers Or,
perhaps, it may be deemed better to send an
agent there to sell it, or borrow money to
complete it; or do whatever else the stock
holders or directors may deem for the best in
terest Of all concerned.-Rome Courier,