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Year: 1864




Special to the Post:


AdVices received here show that Volun-
teering is going on rapidly. All that is
needed to avoid the draft is the continus-
tion of bounties by the Government The
Senate will probably comply with the de
sire of the President and pass the bounty
bill of the House, perhaps with some
amendments.


A Communication from the Army of the
Potomac says it will crafty by every feel
ing of humanity, and delight hundreds Of
half clad and starved citizens to learn
that an arrangement has been made and
authorized by the Treasury Department
to supply the necesssries of life to the suf-
fering families within the lines of the Po-
tomao.


Some months ago a plan was projected
and sanctioned by General Meade, pro-
Tided it was sustained by law, to effect
this object; but on reference to Washing
ton it was found to be unauthorized by ex-
isting laws regulating the trade and mill
tsry rules. Recently, however, another
plan was suggested and presented to the
Treasury Department. by which it was
sanctioned and will shortly be carried into
effect.
Year: 1864

The graphic etyle Of romance now in
dulged in by sensation writers has been
pictured in the following first attempt"
said to hsve been written under the press
ure Of 8 pint of eognac to the square
inch:


Twas st the time Of full moon. She
was riding through the heavens without
saddle or bride. But what has that to DO
with me? As I was saying, the wind
bloWed; I'll be blowed if it didn't blow
it bloWed 20 hard that it bloWed down q
rail fence, on which was reclining 8 coon.
The coon gave one hesrt-rending shrek
That made me git up and gil" down
over q log that was also reclining on q leg
that was lyi.Is not far from the Bear River
Company's water ditch, whose majestic
stream was rolling past with an unoon-
troIleble velocity, almost to oveThoWing q
gOpher-hole thst was rooted down, down
into an abyss Of unknown dep'h. A per-
son that never saw befores or had idea
that was in existence, or that he would
come along so soon, passed along where 1
was reclining against my will. With
compassion SO prevalent among the min
ers, he hsstened to pick up chunk that
shOne with all the splendor Of the Arabian
Nights Entertainment. Just then might
have been seen bull-frog seated on q
stump trying to outsing an owl that was
sitting on an adjacent tree, whose top
came within an ace of piercing the stars
that twinkled in the armament like
toad's eyes when deVOuring bees. Then,
and not till then, did my awful situation
fash TO my mind-like forked lightning
that was away from the busy crowd Of
loafers that inhsbit the regions that sur
round the peaceful bsr-rooms, seeking
whom 10 deVour free Of charge, and swal-
lowing at one gulp whole bits worth of
red-sye, 500 freely administered by office
seekers.
Year: 1864

Any one who lives near 8 water course
can st the expense of ten dollars build an
ice house cspsble Of containing a cnbe of
the crystal luxury ten feet square. Rough
boards for the outer wall, slabs for the
inner, with q filling foot thick of tan
bark or saw-dust layer Of the same
thickness upon the top clspbOsrd roof,
3 drain to carry off drippings from the ice,
and then psck in the ice close and com
pact, cover it with ssw-dust, and the work
is done. Such store would furnish half
9 dozen families with hard butter, cold
water, frozen custsrds, and all the luxuries
Of first class ice cream saloon, for the
whole season. Try it. reader, and you
will never fail to put up your ice, after en-
joying it through one hot August,
Year: 1864

This somewhat notable member OF Congress
has just died, az the age Of So years. He was a
mau OF more than ordinary talents with uncom-
non energy and perseverance. he was en-
phaIlcais champion OF the cause IN which he
~as engaged. lie wa warrior who had spent
about thirty years ia fighting the battles OF the
irrepressible conflict which has been going Oh iu
our country during that time. lie vas true
aud brave soldier IA the corps which has been
lighting tor unlser-a liberty. Over the dead


ods OF his brother who vas murdered by min
ions OF slavery, be sWore eternal emnity against
this cause Of all our national troubles Aud ms
eumity was no ftiul burst OF passion, but al Ell
during sentiment which filed his heart TO the
eud. Ii must have been pleasing reflection u
MIN az he closed his too short liie, that he had
lived long enough TO be sure Of the speedy and
certain death Of American slavery.
Year: 1864

PEPPERS GHOST IN CHICAGo.-Professor
Peppers ghost has been eclipsed in Chica
go. An individual in the rural districts step
ped into store on Lake street. a few days
ago, and while making some purchases, cast
his eye down along the long line of shelving
and counters, remarking to clerk


Mighty long stere this is, from one end
to t'other"


The clerk nodded assent, and the eve OF
the countryman fell upon his own reflection
in mirror at the further end of the store.


There's my brother out a. in that ere
alley, sure's you live, and haint seen INN
afore in three years. How can | get back
there ?''


The cleyk told him he would have to 90 out
on Lake street, around the corner and into
the alley. 1t should be remarked that the
clerk did not see the joke, really supposing
that the countryman had seen his brother
through a rear window. Rural went out, and
after an hours search returned and announc-
ed that his brother had ''gin him the Slip
Looking down the store again. he exclaimed,
"Fll be darned if brother John amt there
again" and down he padded toward the
mirror. As he neared it, he smiled his re
Election cordially returned it, and advanced
to meet him. Rural extended his hand, and
the reflection extended its hand. just at that
instant rurafs hand came in contact with the
cold glass; he started back, rubbed his eyes
took a second look and saw it. He rushed
from the store, swearing that he and his bro
ther John were twins, and couldn't tell one
another apart. and the burned looking-gl ass
had sucked him in.
Year: 1864

A CUTE PREACHER.-Th9 colored pastor
of a church, not a thousand miles from
Bridgeport, was once desirous that the con
ference should meet at his church. The peo-
pie being aware that they must board
the ministers during their stay in the city.
were quite averse to their coming. At a
meeting to consider the subject of giving the
invitation, the pastor stated the proposition
and said:


''Ail those in favor of inviting the breth-
ern here will say yes-all opposed, no."


He then proceeded to put the question. hut
not yes was heard. Whereupon he paused,
looked around, and remarked:


Silence gives consent. The Conference
will come.'


At the concluding meeting, when collec-
ton was being taken up for the visiting
brothers. the pastor told his people that ii
was necessary for all the ministers TO be back
to their respective hocks; that they had nc
money to go with, and must stay in their
present quarters till the cash was raised
The dilemma was either to board the visitor.
gratuit asly, or pay their fair home. We
can guess how they solved the problem
Bridgeport Standard
Year: 1864

THE MAGNETIC Power OF THF LIox.-In
providing food for her young, the lion has
recourse to an expedient well worth the con-
sideration of scientific men. and calculated TO
puzzle those who disbelieve in the magnetic
power of animals. As the lair inhabited by
lioness and her young is always at dis
tance from the Arab encampments,i it would be
a difficult task for the lion to carry or even
to drag an OK or horse so far. To avoid
this labor he brings home living animal. Yes
reade~. the hon possesses the power of COM
pellinga bull to leave the herd and forcing
him to precede him in whatever direction he
pleases all night. thus driving him into the
most inaccessible mountains.
Year: 1864

A Story FR NJ IRELASD.-An erolite lately
appeared at Cork. and struck in 4 field in
which a valuable mare was feeding. The an
imal was next morning missed. and sought
for when large circular hole or pit was dis
covered in the field, and at the bottom of
this hole the mare was found standing erect.
stiff and dead The belief entertained by
those who have seen the spot. is that the
Gerolite struck the earth from beneath the
mare, forming the hole and burying itself
deep in the ground. while the mare fell from
the recedng earth and was struck dead by
fright.
Year: 1864

Come, Jane, hurry as fast as you
can. and get the washing out. We
must iron most OF the clothes to-
night, for these carpets have to come
up tomorrow.


And the busy househeeper hustled
about in style which made the
children stand around and rejoice
when the school bell rang. 1t was
mid winter, but that was a small
consideration with Mrs. Mel when
it was decided that a carpet needed
taking up. So, alter day of hur
ry. hurry from morning TIL night,
she went to rest, quite satisfied that
the ironing was all out OF the way,
and they could go about the family
room early in the morning The
family breakiasted in the kitchen,
with every thing piled up around
them. and the husband was glad to
escape the din by going to his daily
work. At night, the scrubbinS and
cleaning were about half compile
ted, and the family spent cheer
less evening in the kitchen.


Smother was cross" that wa.
selfevident; every body was catch
ing cold, and with a general feel'
ing of discomfort, they creEt off tC
bed as early as possible, all but Je,
rome, the oldest boy, who strayec
Off into the street, and spent hi'
evening among those who would
gladly lead him body and soul to
destruction. Mrs. Mel had "nC
time" to change her soIled work
ing dress before supper, and the un
tidy. fiurried- looking figure which
sat opposite him at the tee-table
made the husband moody and 81
lent.


"IUould rather ike in dirt up t,
my knees" he inwardly exclaimed
than have such hubbu5 ever.
week or two


Ii the parlor had been warme


and lighted for the family, ii woul
have been some mitigation; bat nc
that would have been an unheard
of thing. No one knows how niue
: disorder the children mlghtcause.
{ So il went on. from one year
Year: 1864

end to another. 1t was one con-
tlnued hurry-a succession of clean
ings, and whitewashings, and pol
ishings, which never came to an
end-never brought one grain OF
comfort, for no time was given to
enjoy them. Mind, body and soul
were neglected. that imaginary
notes might be put to flight. II it
is true that virtues IN excess become
vices, Mrs. Mel had the vice Of
tidiness in the most distressing de-
gree. "Decenay and IN or.tcr' Is a
Scriptural Injunction, but where the
higher moral and social duties are
all neglected for the low pursuit OF
house cleaning perpetually, 1t be-
comes a sin. Do you instruct your
children daily in the word of God
and bring them with you to Him
IN PRAYER? Are you careful to in
form them in those departments that
will make them acceptable and use
ful members of society? Do you
make home the pleasantest spot in
the world for your family, thus
guarding them from the dangerous
outside influences which will lead
them down to the gates OF death
These and like considerations are
OF far greater moment than whether
your house is spotless. TIE object
of cleanliness is to promote the
comfort, order and refinement of the
household-when i: brings abou
directly opposite results, is it no
the extreme of untidiness?-4i'
/ thurs Home Magazine.
Year: 1864




The Boston Courier publishes a
communication from a gentleman
whom il endorses as long resident
al the South, and thoroughly ac-
quainted with the slaves, who gives
this explicit testimony as TO their
capacity to maintain themselves:


They are a race of practical and
experienced agricuIturists. Hardly
a plaltatlon is found where there
are not black men who are as COM
petent 10 conduct with success the
whole practical agriculture of the
place as their masters were, for
whom they once labored. i ven-
ture the assertion that, beginning
with the humber classes in northern
communities, there cannot be found
/ five millions Of farm iaborers who
have more practical skill with farm
ing tools, and more direct knowl-
edge OF conducting the main opera
tions in agriculture than these five
millions of negro Americans
Large numbers OF them are found,
also, 10 understand all the main
features of that system of religion
50 wonderfully adapted to every
grade OF human intelligence, that
system in which faith in a crucified
and risen Savior, is more than a
substitute for every other knowl.
edge and all other rites. | suppose
we are safe in assuming that there
are five hundred thousand of these
blacks who, in point of Christian
light and Christian practice, will
compare favorably with the con-
vets from paganism made by tho
labofs Of our foreign missionaries.
Year: 1864

We were going to New Orleans, and at
Cairo we took aboard party that I was
not happy to see, not a bit oft. I don't
like snags walking about on two legs
The party consisted of a man, about thirty
or thirty five years old, with his wife and
baby, and his mother. The youngman
was what 1 call hard character. He
wore a gray coat and pants, and purple
velvet vest, with a massive gold, or it
might be gold plated, chain across his
breast. His long black hair was curled
and shiny, and smelt like barber's shop.
He had red, fluffy face, and his eyes
we're black and wicked. He had been
what many people call good looking
good, I do not think he could have been
with such mother. She was tall and
stately woman-quite as tall as her son,
and about half a century old. She wore
false front, and her forehead was shaw
ed to make it look more expansive and
Intellectual. I can't answer for her age
very accurately, for she was made up al
together in the most elaborate fashion,
and was dressed, even on the steamboat,
in the richest moire antique and the cost
liest lace. There was not sin Of the
civilized world that was not written on
that woman's face. 1 have seen a great
many women, with little enough that was
wOmanly about them, but 1 never saw one
who seemed to me so bad as this gam
bler's mother.


The fact is, it was a party of gamblers.
The poor little wife was trained stool
pigeon, and even the pretty little baby,
was dressed to attract and lead to ac-
quaintanoe. The wife was very pretty,
but struck me as a strange compound
She seemed loving and gentle, as 1 dare
say she might have been in other cireum-
stances. She was dressed too well, and
wore too much jewelry. This L after
wards found was not her fault She was
made to play her part in attracting her
husbands victim. The coquetry Of her
appearance did not correspond with the
expression of her face. There was sad

look in it that made me pity her. They
had come from Canada, they said, and
we're going to New Orleans. kept my
eyes on them and so, found, did the
Year: 1864

The Queen of Great Britain, in her
late speech, is made, for the third or
fourth time within the last three years, to
call this the "ciViI war now ringing in
America It is not to be supposed that


these gratuitous insults emanate from the
Queen herself. She is far too great lady
to know or care aught about America, or
the war raging therein, or the character
thereof. They are the work of Lord
Russell, and are peculiarly characteristics
ofthe small, spiteful, and bitter under-
standing of that contemplated title min
ister.. We regret to observe that the EN-
peror Of the French, on a late occasion,
thought proper to employ the same terms
in speaking Of the war-regret it, not
from any feeling ofrespect for thatfunet-
Year: 1864

The subscriptions to this popular loan are
now over forty million dollars, and they con-
iiuue to come in at the rate Of about mil
lion day. The public are satisfied tha,
there are 90 other investments so profitable
as U. S. securities. While nearly all the
hundreds Of miscellaneous stocks sold in the
New York market taye been declining for
several weeks (n many instances twenty five
per cent Government stocks have remained
firm; and while lenders loan very sparingly,
and at high rates. on the best mercantile pa
per- they have plenty Of money to lend on
Government paper, at as low rates as ever
While the Government needs the peoples
money. and pays for it literally, it offers the
highest possible consideration besides, and
that is. safety.
Year: 1864

n A1Rer ErlSntcneu by NAOuse.


A traveller gives the following anecedote
of tiger kept at the British Residency at
Calcutta:


"But what annoyed him far more than
our poking him with stick, or tantalizing
with shins Of beef or legs of mutton, was
introduced into his cage. No fine lady ever
exhibited more terror at the sight of q
spider, than this magnificent royal tiger be-
trayed on seeing a mouse. Our mischev-
Gus plan was to tie the little animal by q
string to the end of long pole, and thrust
It close 20 the tigers nose. The moment he
saw it, he leaped to the opposite side, and
when the mouse was made to, run near him,
he jammed himself up, into corner, and
stood trembling and roaring in such an
ecstacy Of fear, that we were always obliged
to desist, i'm pity to the poor brute. Some
times we insisted on his passing over the
spot where the unconscious little mouse ran
backwards and forwards. For long time,
however, we could not get him to move; till
at length, believe by the help of asquib,
we obliged him to start; but instead of
pacing leisurely across in his den, or of
making detour to avoid the object of his
alarm, he generally took kind of flying
leap, so high as nearly tJ bring his back in
contact with the roofOf his cage"
Year: 1864

The REBELS MININe.-A Petersburg
correspondent of the Tribune says there
are several suspicious circumstances in
dlcating that the rebels are engaged in
mining large fort situated at certain
point on our line. To guard against
any possibility of a. successful consun-
nation OF their purpose, means have
been taken to ascertain the facts in the
case and to effectually check the pro-
gress Of any operations of that charac-
ter on the part of the enemy.
Year: 1864

SKELETON FoUND.-Most of the bones
OF human skeleton were found in
Brattleboro, last week by some work
men who were excavating earth on the
site where had stood a tavern seventy
or eighty years ago. According to le
send, a peddler mysteriously disap-
peared from the house about that time.
Year: 1864

DOES Nor DRINK.-All soldiers do
not drink intoxicating liquor. We came
across splendid.specimen of soldier
the other day who had been in the
service over three years, during all
which time he had not tasted the poi
son. When on the Peninsula with Nc
Clellan he threw away his ration of
whisky dealt out by the government,
not believing it necessary to keep away
the fever. He had always been well,
and until wounded at Cold Harbor he
did duty continually. Caleaonian.
Year: 1864

bw The Springfield Republican ar
CUES that the rebels want peace, and
must have it within the present year
The only question with them is what
sort of peace shall they have. They
are intensely anxious for the success of
the democratic party in order that they
may have such peace as they desire
But should the Union party succeed,
they will yet have peace, the best they
can get. The question is, whether there
shall be peace in accordance with the
policy of the Administration or such as
shall render all our sacrifices for the
cause Of the Union of no account. The
people are to decide this question at the
coming presidential election.
Year: 1864

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IA.


A special dispatch to the Bulletin from
Baltimore to-day, says;


A North Carolina paper of the 4th inst.
states that a letter was hourly expe ted
from the rebel Vice President Stephens,
defining his position and views on the
Peace question now agitating the public.
They also contain the following remark
able statement.


Vice President Stephens has told gen.
tlemen, in Raleigh, that his views incline
strongly to an immediate effort for peace
by negotiation. Mr.. Stephens is repre-
sented as saying that he thought the time
had come for the people of the South to
make known TO those of the North, and
especially the peace party Of that section,
that they are ready to settle upon the SOW
ereignty of States and to restore the old
government, should the North guarantee
to them the right of property and the ma
jority tO. declare.


The gentleman who furnishes the news
is man of high character. He saw and
conversed with the Vice President and
would not be likely to misrepresent him,
and yet there are many who can hardly
credit the story.


Mr. Stephens has written letter for
publication, and the matter will soon be
put at rest.


The same paper also says that there is a
powerful and growing desire in Georgia to
stop the war now. We have no doubt Of
it, but we can hardly expect such men as
Vice President Stephens and Governor
Brown to lend themselves in favor Of re-
construction upon any terms.
Year: 1864

GIDDnGs is now in Canaan's Happy
Laud (if his sins have been forgiven, and
he is in no warmer place. Plain Dealer.


Is it not enough for the Plain Dealer to
throw mud at the best and noblest of liy-
ing men2 Must it perforce go, ghoul-like,
to the work of tearing open the grave
and vilifying the memory of man who
can never answer its abuse
Year: 1864

~ Free Delivery Of Letters by Carriers at the
residences of owners may be secured By observing
the following Rules


l. Direct letters plainly to the street and number
of the house.


2 Head letters with the writer g full address, in
cludnR street and number and requ est answers to
be addressed accordingly


s. Letters to strap gers or transient visitors in
town city, whose special address may be un-
known, should be marke ed in lower left hand corner
with the word " Transient"


A. Place the postage stamp on the upper right
hand corner, and leave space between the stamp
and direction for postmarking without interfering
with the writing


Arequest for the return of letter to the writer
If unclaimed within thirty days, or less, written
printed with the writer's full address across the
left hand end of the envelope, face side, will be
complied with at usual prepaid rate of postage,
payable when delivered to writer.
Year: 1864

B It is very difficult thing to suit
the CopFerheads. When the conscription
Law WIS passed, it WIS evident that the
$500 clarse was meant as provision Of
humanity, and for the protection Of the
poor man, and many expected to see it be-
come most popular provision.


But, ns Mark Tapley, in one Of Dickens,
Books, vas always afraid he should get too
happy unless he exe1ted himself to be mis-
e1able; 60 our peace and stay-atrhome-at-
all-eyents men, set themselves to be
wretched oyer this $500 provision, and
when the riot came of in New York, the
cry, there goes a $500 man" was sure to
bring upon him pursuit and shi11alahs.


@We1l, as the men for whom it was
enacted don't ike it, let it be repealed.
Let each man stand his chance and 70
himself, OF get substitute"


But this does not suit any better than
the contrary. When you pipe to them,
they went dance and when you mourn,
they will not lament They don't like one
way, because II is one way; nor the other
way, because it is the other way.


And now We care not q red cent, wheth-
er the $500 clause is retained or stricken
out If the men for whom it was put in,
will find ont what they want, and stick to
it, they can be rery easily accommodated.
Government must have troops, and will
have them. And the draft will bing them
or will be made to bring them, either
with or without that provision. 1t would
be pleasant to know, whether these patients
would like tleir physic with or without
sugar.
Year: 1864

Flour and GFc1n In Store in Chicago.


The following table shows the amount OF flour
and grain in store In this city on the eth inst.
compared with the amount In store Oh the CORE
spending date In i8s2: