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Year: 1864

Judge Howe, one OF the United States Sem
ators from Wisconsin, is calm, conserya-
tive Unionist, barely capable OF indulging in
the ercentricities of enthusiasm, but gene.
rally remarkable for soberness of speech and
action. Yet this man is the author Of the
most startling proposition of the war-the
measure which appeals most strongly to the
popular heart, and which is sure to be con-
demned by the men Of routine who insist
upon suppressing the rebellion according to
rule, and who think enthusiasm an unmanly
and unmilitary weakness. Indignant at the
6arbarous treatment Of the Union prisoners,
and disgusted with the timid and irnbecile
conduct of the war in Virginia the Senator
proposes levy en- naasSe, for the period Cf
ninety days, "to carry freedom to every cap
tive in rebel prisons" and adds suggestion
that the supreme command be given to the
national hero, U. S. Grant.
1t would not be necessary to send raw Union
lists to fight rebel veterans, because we have
already in the field more veteran troops than
the enemy can command. The enormous
host of crusaders would constitute armies in
excess of the rebel strength. The arsenals
of the nation are filled with arms and muni-
ions of war. We have an abundant supply
OF experienced soldiers of all ranks, from
Major-General down to Lieutenant, lounging
about the United States, who would organize
and drill the raw levies. The motive of the
inspiration that would make women fight"
The rebels have outraged every law and eY.
cry dictate of humanity in the treatment Of
their prisoners and wounded men who have
fallen into their hands, and yet there is no
hope of relieving the unhappy sufferers ex-
cept by a vigorous and overwhelming prose-
cution of the war against those who are at
once the enemies of the republic, Of civiliza-
ton and of the human race. Wehave boast.
ed of the various "uprisings Of the people 3"
in defense of the Government. We need
another and grander demonstration, which
shall be the crowning glory of the contest
the march of a mighty host, fired BY devo.
ton to liberty and Union, led by men who
feel the inspiration Of the time, determined
to end the fell career of the miscreants at
Richmond and free the captives or perish in
the attempt Whether the proposition of
Senator Howe deserves approval in the pre-
else shape in which it has been submitted
may be question for debate but that the
time has come for such a levy Of men as will
insure the swift and triumphant conclusion
Of the war, and that the men cannot be pro-
cured for longer term than six months, at
the farthest limit, we are fully convinced
Sac. Union.
Year: 1864

MODERN EcoNoNY OF TME.-The Scien-
tifc american thus shows how time has
been economical by the application Of
machinery: "Onc man can spin more
cotton-yam now than four hundred men
could have done in the same time in the
year 1869, when Arkwright, the first cot
ton spinner, took out the first patent.
One man can make as much -four in one
day now as hundred and fifty could a
century ago. One woman can now make
as much lace in day as hundred wo-
men could hundred years ago. 1t now
requires only as many days to refine su-
gar, as it did months thirty years ago. 1t
once required six months to put quick
silver on glass; now it needs only forty
minutes. The engine Of first-rate IRON
clad frigate will perform as much work in
day as forty-two thousand horses"
Year: 1864




I know some housesiiilsit d built and
handsomely furnished, Wvyse it is not
pleasant to be even a visitor. Sharp angry
tones resound through them from morn
ing till night aud the influence is as con
tagious as measels and much more to be
dreaded in a household The children
catch It and it lasts for life, an incurable
disease. A friend has such a neighbOr
within hearing Of his house when doors
and windows are open, and even Poll Par
rot has caught the tune and delights in
screaming and seOlding until she has been
sent into the country to improve her hab
Its. Children catch cross tones quicker
than parrots, and it is a much more mis-
ehieVOus habit. When mothers set the
example your will scarcely heara pleasant
word among the children il their plays
with each other. Yet the discipline of
such family is always weak and irregular.
The children expect just so much scolding
before they do anything they are bidden, |
while in many home where the low, firm
tone Of the mother or a decided look Of her
steady eye is law never think Of disObedi- |
ence, either in or out of her sight.


Oh, mother, it is worth a great deal to |
cultivate that excellent thing in woman"
a low sweet voice. If you are ever so /
much tried BY the miscbisvous OF wiIful
pranks Of the little ones, speak low. L /
viii be great help to yOn even to try to be
patient and cheerful if you cannot wholly |
succeed. Anger makes you Wreched and |
your children also. Impatient, angry /
tones never did the heart good but plenty
of evil. Read what Solomon says Of them,
and remember he wrote with an inspired
pen. You cannot have the excuse for
them that they Tighten your burdens any
they only make them ten times heavier.
For your own as well as your cbildren's
sake, learn to speak low. They will re-
member that tone when your head is un-
der the willows. So too, would they re-
member harsh and angry voice. Whi5h
legacy will you leave to your children
IN. Y. Chronieal.
Year: 1864

CWE preface this poem with the following
extract from private note received from the
authOr: 81 send you poem which was read
st our Lyeeum on the return Of the 74th.-
It was the expressed desire Of that body that
it be published. If you think it worthy OF
such PrOminsnOe, please give it . place in
your columns."l


Lines For Our Returning Soldiers.
Year: 1864

fECAPTURE OF PRIsuNERs.-Last Sun
day intelligence reached this place that
party of Federals were making their
way through the country from Red river
IN the direction of Little Rock. A party
Of the boys about town was immediately
organized for the purpose. under the su-
'hority Of the Commandant of the Post,
and started in pursuit. with guns and
dogs. They succeeded in overtaking
and arrested eight of them in Prairie d.
Anne, who We're all brought in safely.


They report that they escaped from
Iyier about the 24th OF last month. and
We're making their way. some to Little
Rock and some to Pine Bluff. They saw
the guards at Tyler are very Inefficient
and negligent of duty, and that escapes
are frequent every night. This may not
I've true, but the actual escape Of this
party should at least admonish them to
increased vigilance, and teach our peopl.
to be more careful of allowing suspicious
characters to pass unchalIenged through
the land
Year: 1864

The situation in Virginia grows interest
inc and critical with each change ot position
Gen. Grant has not seen fit to attempt to
force the strong position Of Cen Lee between
the Nerth and South Anna Rivers. by
another successful flank movement be has
placed his army within fifteen miles of
Richmond. and where he undoubtedly cS-
poets to ind better fighting ground lt is
evident from the fearless manner IN which
he strives to place himself between lee and
Richmond, cutting loose from one base alter
another and allowing Mosby and the enerni-
lac full swing in burning bridges anu aee-
troying the railroad North of HIM. that he
coutemJ lates no backward movement and
+ has no fear Of a Northern march OF GENERAL
/ Lee. Nor do We sc as yet any evidence oi
an intention on the part of the rebel genera
to abandon his capital, or resign it without
a fight. 1t is probable that the hardes
fighting of the war is coming soon before
Richmond
Year: 1864

Too NrcH Coon ADVICE TO THE PsEsI-
pENr.-The president is credited with the
following little story" told lately to some
Jealous and persistent advisers -


Gentlemen, suppose all the property you
were worth was in gold, and you had put 1t
in the hands Of BlOndin to carry across the
Niagara river on rope, would you shake
the cable. or keep shouting out to him
Blondin, stand up little straighter-Bl0nd-
in, stOop little mOre-go little faster
lean little more to the North-lean a little
more to the South? No,you would hold your
breath as well as your tongue, and keep
vour hands of until he was safe over. The
government are carrying an immense weight
| Untold treasures are in their hands. They
are doing the very best they can. Don
badger them. Keep silence, and we'll get
I you safe across"
Year: 1864

~mchodv who knows and somebody who
is sensible observes that when two or three
women. approaching you on a narrow walk'
fan behind one another % enable You 70 PASS
you may bc-surc that they are ladies OF un-
common politcucss and consideration.


somebody who knows thinks they must be
lalics of decidedly rmcOmmon fastIoH two
or three of whom could approach you on a
narrow walk r,iaw falling behind one
another
Year: 1864

INV SLEEPING CARs.-The Rutland and
Burlington Railroad have recently put on
their road five new and elegant sleeping cars,
to run on their night express trains between
here and Boston and Troy.
Year: 1864

General .-Encloscd I send You "a list Of
casualties in my command sincc we crossed
the Ralllsn, May 18th. We have been IN
der fire almost every day, Yet it has not been
our fortune to get in a very bad place yet
where we were liable to he cnt up. let tue
regiment have, upon all occasions shown
r.sI courage. and willingness TO do all 'hat
men can 10 to'kocp up the reputation YER
front troors have IN the Army Of the Poto-
Year: 1864

NEw YORK. June li-The The Worlds spe-
cial says:


The fact is now disclosed that the army under
Grant has effected is change OF base to the James
river.


All movements since the battle of Friday, June
Sd. have aimed at this cOnsummation.


The raid of Sheridan: the destruction of the
railroad and the occupancy of Fort Darling, with
view to the opening the James river for our
sunboats, seem to Indicate that every available
force Is being employed in the next offensive
movement.


a Washington special to the World says:


Several boats have arrived from the White
House to-day, leaving there last night.


They bring no news proper for publication.


There was but little skirmishing for the last
few days.


There is much anxiety to hear from Sheridan.
His raid was to be a long and important one.


The city is filled with rumors that Fort Darling
has been invested and must soon fall, thus allow
ing the gunboats TO pass up the river further to-
wards if not into Richmond.


The army mail came up to day, and also the
I'd Wisconsin regiment, whose term OF service
has expired


special to the Times. dated Headquarters
Army of the Potomac, l. = NJ. says:


The past few days has been quite eventful to
thearmy of the Potomac. Our lines are scarcely
nearer the enemy than was our position at the
close of the battle on Friday


The troops oh both sides, behind intrenchments
have kept up desultOry aud useless IRE, Just
sufficient to make it apparent that the respective
works were not vacant


Both armies have been enjoying the repOse SC
much needed after the hard fighting and rapid
marching of the three weeks campaign from the
banks of the Rapdan.


From present indications it is not likely there
will be fighting for some days to come The
storm brewing may burst in quarters where tht
enemy least expect il.
Year: 1864

youth and maturity arising from the baneful habits
of self-sbuse. To which IS added observations on
Female Diseases, aud other interesting matter ofthe ut
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage entertain doubts or their physical ability
enter that state Sent to address in sealed wrap.
per. ON receipt often cents OF four stamps.


We devote our entire time and attention to the treat
private diseases treated of in pr
report Our DspensSy the onylnstitution Of the
kind In America which has been tsbished by special
charter this fact should give it preference the
various quacks Of doubtful character be foun in all
Year: 1864

hour, she wrote a few lines with pencil,
which she desired might be given to Jack
as soon as she was gone.


As my friend would never show me the
note nor communicate its contents, [ am
unable to give them to the reader. But
that they were eminently agreeable | feel
confident, for as soon as Jack recovered,
which was in a very few days, he called
at the Leyton mansion, and continued to
repeat his visits daily for the next month,
at the end Of which period he announced
to me "and to the rest of mankind" who
cared to know it, that he was engaged to
Miss Fanny Leyton.


They have been married, now, more
than year, and a happier couple never
desire to see. They still 60 skating now
and then, both by day and by night, when
there is a moon; but always together,
and so they are sure never to be betrayed
into danger By the fantastic chase of a
PHANTOM SKATER.
Year: 1864

Helen Drew grew up at my side,


Unfolding to life like a beautiful flower,
That sleeps through the watch of the warm


night tide,


And opens to light in a single hour.
Her burning thought shone through and


through


A thin white veil of sensitive clay,
Like planet that looks from the arch of blue
Through tissue of smoke, with steady ray.
A CLEAN there was on her flaxen hair
sanity light in her deep blue eve
As if she had caught the spirit of prayer
With visions of angels sweeping by,
And her delicate ears were turned to greet
The far-otf notes of a wonderful hymn,
That came subdued, and solemn and sweet,
From the lips of invisible cherubim.
Her taper fingers were white and thin.
And tinct with veins of violet hue,
And an audible pulse beat quickly in


The electrical heat of Helen Drew
We did not call her handsome, or fair.


AS one should speak in a civil way
But she had grace Of her own, and an air
Thrice refined from puritys clay.
Helen Drew see no more


In the places where We were wont to meet;
She has sailed the sea to another shore,
And treads the gold of a marvellous street.
She sees the angels she used to see


In clearer light and joins the hymn
That swells DER the waves of the jasper sea
From the lips of immaculate cherubim.
Year: 1864



 What Came of an Omnibus Ride.

 AND ONE PULL TO THE RIGHT.

 Some time ago, (uo matter when. little folks shouldn't be cur,ous) was riding in an omni- bus with some half dozen well dressed ladies, and white kddsd gentlemen.

 At signal from somebody on the sidewalk the driver reinsd up his horses, a very old man, with tremulous limbs aud silvery lscks, preSen ted himself at the door fer admission. The driver shouted through the skylght "room for one more there. inside ;'' but the gentlemen looked at tie old man and drowned, and the ladies spread out their ruled skirts, for his hat was shabby, and his coat very threadbare. He saw how it was, and why there was mo room, '' and meekly turned about to go down tue steps, when fine looking young man, who sat next to me, sprang to the door, and seizing him by the arm, said |: " Take my place, sir you are quite welcome to it. am young and hearty it won't weary me to walk,"-and kindly lead ing the old man to the vacant seat he leaped and walked briskly down the street, while looked admiringly after him. saying to myself " That young man has had good mother"

 We drove on, and the more looked at the old man silvery hairs, and fine honest face, the more indignant felt at the way he had been treated. Whether he read my thoughts in my countenance or not can't say but, after mos of the passengers had got out he moved up te me and said, Good boy-goed boy. want he My dear land here his voice sunk to confden- tial whisper) have got money enough to bu. out all the upstart people that filled this omni bus twenty times over, but like this old coa and hat. They are as good as a crucible. Hell me to find out the true metal Good morning my dear, Thank you for your pity, just a much as if l needed it"-and the old man pull eo the strap, got out of the omnibus and hob bled of down street.

 l Some time after, advertised for lodgings and was answered by widow iady I like,
Year: 1864

Eyer since the outbreak of the rebellion,
Gov. johnson has been the stern and un-
compromising enemy of the slave oligarchy
AS Senator of the United States, as puh-
lie speaker in behalf of the Union, and for
these many months past as Military Cover
nor Of his own State, he has yigilantly and
efficiently wrought in our holy cause, and
scored his name high among the earnest
workers on behalf of the .mperiled Re
public. -
Year: 1864

A young man, the son Of a well dol far
mer, had the misfortune to become deeply
euamored of a young lady, and after a
brief courtship, proposed and was accepted
But what was his surprise one evening,
when about to enter the parlor with the
unceremonious freedom of young lover, at
discovering his inamorata upon the sofa,
her arms around the neck of a neighboring
youth, her lips in such blissful proximity
to his as to convince our hero that matters
were fearfully in earnest. mirage and NOR
tification he rushed homeward, arriving there
just in time to surprise his only sister, the
pious wife of the village minister, "squees-
to kill' a young disciple of Blackstone. Near
frantic at such unlocked for disclosures
among the people he had believed but little
lower than the angels, he made a bold dash
for the barn, running directly upon bis
mother, kissing the old family physician,
who had "stolen a a1narch upon her as she
was looking after thepoultry, This was too
much, and with groan the young man
turned away, undiscovered, resolved to pass
the night With his grief beneath the stars,
fearful, Of other revelations should he ven.
ture beneath the shelter Of another roof
The light-ofmorning encouraged him, how
ever, and dew drenehed and rsorrowfuls he
sought his home, when his mother, with
true maternal solicitude, questioned him as
to the cause of his sad locks whereupon he
related briefly the Inconsistency of his fair
betrothed, receiving in reply the gratifying
.intelligence't that she was good-for nothing,
miserable hussey, and he must never speak
to or notice again one so wholly unworthy.


+" But mother" he continued, falteringly,
""that is not all'a A


Not all p What can there be more ?n
was the next question.


'T Why, when l hastened home, what
should find but my sister, my godly sister,
in the arms of "a rascally young lawyer"
"Yopr sister = shrieked the outraged
mother. my child The ungrateful,
wicked creature Is it for this | have
given her home and cared for her children
and husband /? I will do it no longer !;
such conduct is infamous-and to be so dis
graced She shall leave to-day and never
enter ny presence again


: Z" But that is not the worst, mother"


"Not the worst ? | can imagine nothing
worse what can it be -


y "When sick and discouraged by such
repeated exhibitions of sin, left the house,
determined to pass the night in the barn, |
there found you kissing old DR.. f.


g You did ?'


t. did -


We'll, never mind, my son, they all will
Year: 1864

THREE HINTS roR TUE SEAsoS.-Be sure ant
cover the bits of your brides with leather, t.
prevent the frost from making, the mouths o
YOUR horses sure. II Is downright cruelty tt
put An iron bit into horses mouth on cold
morning. II you doubt II, bit yourself some
day when the mercury stands below zero.


When you cut India rubber, keep tho blade
of your knife wet and you can then cut II With.
out difficulty.


We have heard Of and tested great many
kinds of waterproof blacking for winter boots.
Let us tell you what we have tried for two win
tiers, aud found to be the best article we know
Of. When your boots are stiff and you think
they need oiling, wash them In CASTLE soap .suds
oil before the leather dries, (you may use
blackball or any kind VI grease;) have a satu.
rated solution Of gum shellac In alcohol-any-
body can make, as all there is to be done Is TO
dissolve Ia pint or halEpint OF alcohol jus!
as much shellac rs the liquid will take up-nnd
apply this solution with q sponge to the oiled
boots. In two or three minutes the shellac will
dry and harden, aud you will have coating
on your boots through which the water can
not by any possibility penetrate Try it,resder
-Germantown Telegraph.
Year: 1864

II We make the following extract from
the lecture Of Professor D. Masner, recently
given in this city: s. ..i


The horse seems to possess an acute percep.
tion of the feelings, aud soon learns to take al.
vantage of the least appearance OF fear IN Ms
management, to become careless OF control, u
not indeed aggressive and hence the success.
full management Of horses requires peculSr r
nerve aud frinness ofpurpose would not In
fer by this the foolhardy courage OF tho poor
Irshnian, who q few years ago walked into the
enclosure OF very vicious stallion, supposlng
the stallion would be intimidated by his appar-
cnt confidence and boldness; but the horse,
confident of his powers, rushed upon the poor
fellow, crushed him to the ground, and 1t was
with the greatest effort the man was rescued
from his terrible condition, but not until ho
had an arm and LEG broken and WIS otherwise
seriously injured. No your courage must be
based upon a thorough knowledge Of the horses
nature, by which every thought and action OF
which a horse Is capable is readily understood.
The quickest aud, think, the best jump ever
made in my life was made in getting away from
vicious mare, and perhaps saved my life, YET
In less than an hour NIL alone In the presence oi
class thoroughly subdued this vicious mare,
40 that | could crawl between her legs. handle
her in any manner and make her follow me
with the freedom and gentleness Of the most
perfectly broke horse. a mans supremacy Is
because of his greater intelligence, and ability
10 rely upon weapons Of his inyention,. and
hence every act or feeling bctray ing tho leas,
inability to enforce the will, or expose the per
son. TO needless danger. should be carefully
guarded against. When, however. there !:
danger and II has to be faced, 1t Is not a matter
OF courage, but perhaps contest for life. an.
requires the most desperate control OF the feel
ings and adrOt energy. 'r'.
Year: 1864

Ar rHE GRAvE-Upon the battlefield Of
Stone River the author saw q Northern father.
standing with folded arms and clouded yet firm
countenance, while assistants were raising tho
body of his only son, thai he might return With
It to the homo in the land OF prairie and lake.
What Cato said OF his boy fallen in battle might
we'll have been repeated By that father


Welcome. nv SON! There set him down my friends,
Full in my sight, that I may view at leisure


The bloody corpse, aud count those glorious


wounds. fr . -.,.I
How beautiful Is deaf when earned by virtne
Who would not he that youth! What pity us
That we can dio but once to save our country
Why slts that sadness on your brow. my nienus'
should have blusbed if Cato's house had stood
Secure and aourished In civil war"