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Year: 1864

NALLANpIGHAN TO REMAIN IN CANADA
The U. 5. Supreme Court have refused the
application for a writ of ce,tlorart iu the case
of Nallandisham, on the ground of want Of


jurisdiction. So his friends in Ohio will have
to wait awhile-or else go to Canada if they
desire to see their great Peace leader.
Year: 1864

The following simple application will no
doubt prove of great value. We quote
from the Albany KnicherLocker: "a
wash composed of lime, salt and fine sand,
or wood ashes, put on in the ordinary way
of white washing, renders the roof fifty
fold more safe against taking fire from
falling cinders or otherwise, in cases of
fires in the vicinity. ltpays the expenses
hundred fold in its preserving influence
sgainst the effect Of the weather. The
older and more weathor-b beaten the shin
giles, the more benefit derived. Such
shingles generally become more or less
warped, rough and crooked; the applica-
ton of the wash, BY wctting the upper
surface, restores them at once to their
original or first form, thereby closing the
space between the shingles; and the lime
and sand, BY filling up all the cracks and
pores in the shiugle itself, prevent it from
warpiDg for years, if not forever"
Year: 1864

There are not ten Generals IN Me ar
mics o., the Republic uho sympathi.e pith
the Chicago leaders or their candidates
This does not grow out of dislike to Gen
Mcclellan, for many of these men have
been among his friends, but they realize
that be occupies most anomalous and
inconsistent position as the candidate Of
such a party, or such a platform, and in
association with such a politician as the
aut-war leader, the Copperhead chief,
Pendle,cn of Ohio. Averse as many of
these officers, and the men who follow
them, are to taking part in party strife,
they would be less than men if they do
not resent and oppose such an example.
Year: 1864

s1rThe Standing Committee Of Union
county have unanimously endorsed the
nomination of Nj Skinner for Senator.
He has accepted the same, and ~rll bear
the Union banner through this Senatorial
District until the November election.
Year: 1864

The Daiy Ners Of to-day says:


awe are happy in being able to state
that preliminary steps are being taken by
the friends of Peace to call National
Convention of the Democracy, to place IN
nomination candidates for President and
Vice President"
Year: 1864

at the instance of some Of the ladies I en-
tered the room during the day to take
some note of the preparations made, but
was ,peremptoriIy ordered out by the city
marshal, ,WhichwOrthy funetionary I found
officiating as dOOrkeeper. This was search
ing after items under difficulties, but sup
posing that I could call in the evening,
pay my way in, quietly sit down and take
an inventory of the establishment with
out meddling, and retire, I was prevented
by sickness at home. On the last day of
the year, there came to jamestown the
last remains of our former fellow-eitiEen
Samuel J. Winans, to which We paid our
last respects. The deceased was buried
with military honor. A clergyman, who
came with the procession and whose name
I have not learned, made some very ap-
propriate remarks, after which Rev. Sam
uel Marshall offered an appropriate and
touching prayer.


The moist earth closed over the form
that had recently given up noble spirit {;
a patriot who had yatered the tree of lib
erty with his blood. We knew him when
blithe and gay in bOyhood He won by bis
gentle mien, the admiration of all. We
respected him. We loved him.


" Alasl my noble boy, that thou should die,
That death should settle in thy glOrous eye"


FOGY.
Year: 1864

Ny dear young friends, mind what I say,
Twill do you good sone other day.
Good company keep. or else keep none,
And don't be idle though alone.
IF for your hands you've no employ,
Brush mp yOm minds and don't be shy.
Still speak the truth let what win come,
And what yOu promise still perform.
If you have secrets keep them well,
And others secrets do not tell.
Look in his face to whom you speak,
And in your converse still be meek.
Your character keep always true,
1t be injured but by you.
Drink no strong drink-drink none at all,
For surely by it you wiii'faI.
Ifany one speaks i'll Of you,
Let yOur life show that its not trpe.
Within your income always live,
And to the poor penny give.
ana Wnen you 70 bed pray
Think what you done all day.
And to be rich do not make haste,
And what you have pray do not waste.
IF gains are small and come in slow,
They'll not take wings before you know.
At games of chance, do not play,
You'll rue it much some other day.
Don't buy a thing you do not need,
And pay your debts with honest speed.
Don't borrow if you can avoid it,
And for the future be provided.
Don't marry till you're fully able,
To keep your wife and covered table.
Of others do not evil speak,
Disputes and quarrels never seek.
And when you're young lay by the gold,
So you can spend it when you're old.
And if you would happy be,
From rOg-shOps and sinners Gee.
Be kind, be honest just and true,
You'll be happy if this you do.
Year: 1864

Spotted fever broke out in Harrlck town
ship, Susquehanna county, two weeks since,
and at the last report nineteen of the resi-
dents had died. In one family six persons
had fallen victims to the disease, and in an
other four. A correspondent gives the fol-
lowing remedy: Hearing of the ravages
that the black or spotted fever is making in
your county and vicinity, prompts me to let
the people of Susquehanna county know of a
remedy that saved many lives in Vermont
over fifty years ago. The same disease broke
out there, and proved fatal, until one case
occurred in which no doctor could be had
They tried sweating the patient by boiling
hemlock boughs and placing the patient over
the steam, and giving bin hemlock tea to
drink both hot and streng, which soon pro-
duced perspiration, All that followed this
prescription got well, and hardly family
went to bed without good quantity of hem
lock boughs that could be used in case of ne
cessity.
Year: 1864

Take of good nature one ounce; of an
herb called by the Indians "mind pour own
business" one ounce; mix with "lttle char
ity for others" and two or three sprigs of
"keep your tongue between your teeth"
simmer them together in vessel called cir
cumspection for short time, and it will be
fit for use. Application-The symptom is a
violent itching in the tongue and roof of the
mouth, which invariably takes place when
you are in company with species of ami
mails called gossips. When you feel fit of
the disorder coming on, take teaspoonful
of the mixture, hold it in your mouth, which
you will keep closely shut till you get home,
and you will find a complete cure. Should
you apprehend relapse, keep small bot
tleful about you, and repeat the dose on the
slightest symptom.
Year: 1864

A professor of universal knowledge
had prince, who suddenly came in up
on the pretender, and put bis wisdom to
! the test:
$50 thou knowest all things said the
king "then tell me tomorrow morning
these three things only, or thou shalt lose
thy head"


"First-how many baskets of earth
there are in yonder mountain? Second
ly-how much is the king WORTH And
thirdly, what is the king thinking of at
the time"


The professor was distressed beyond
measure, and in his apartments rolled up
on the carpet in agony, for he knew that
be must die on the morrow. His servant
learned the trouble and offered to appear
before the king and take his chance of
answering the questions.


The next morning the servant, clothed
IN his masters robes, presented himself
to his majesty, who was deceived by his
appearance and the king proceeded:


"Tell me now, how many baskets of
earth are in youder mountain?"


That depends upon circumstances
If the baskets are as large as the noun
tain, one will hold it, if half as large, two,
if a quarter, four; and so on"


The king had to be satisfied, and pro-
ceeded.


'Now tell me how much the king is
worth 7"


"Well, your majesty, the king of Heav-
en- and Earth was sold for thirty pieces
of silver, and conclude you are worth
one piece"


This was SO witty an escape, that the
king laughed and went on:


"Now once more, tell me what am
thinking of?'


"You are now thinking that you are
talking with the professor, whereas it is
only his servant"


"Well done" said the king, ''you shall
heve your reward, and your master shall
not lose his head"
Year: 1864

that the rank and file, who now stand 3


living wall between us and our enemies


careless of life, careless of health careful


of nothing but the country's honor and


approval, should be honored while they


live, and their memory, when they are


gone, must be enshrined in the nation s


heart While relics that remain of their
families should be cared for to the utmost


of the nations ability, great is the debt


the country owes these men; and not this


nation alone, but the suffering masses in


every cline and in every land owe debt


to these champions of human liberty. who


are struggling this day to defend repub-


licanism from the attacks of the aristo-


crsts and imperialists at home and abroad,
and the latter not less than the former.
Applause Imperialism has feared the
rising power of a nation whose citizens
are sovereigns, holding equal place in law
and in society. Such nation rising in
her silent grandeur, unarmed and indif-
ferent to the decaying monarchies of the
old world, desiring no privilege at their
hands but to be let alone, was source of
alarm in times of peace. But how do
they now regard her when they see her
quiet citizens, at the call Of one of their
number, transformed as if by magic into
mail-clad soldiers, each one of those SOL
diers himself captain, selfreliant, self
poised, endowed with individuality, which
enters into the character Of every true |
hero. What must the advocates of i'm
peralism think in such case? How do
the suffering millions look with fear and
dread least in this struggle he should suf-
fer defeat or our leaders tremble to our
fall? But one thing assures ne that We
shall suffer no final defeat, no overwhelm-
ing repulse; it is this, the God of our
fathers and our God is committed to the
support of liberty and justice. Let US
place ourselves right on the record with
Him, and keep ourselves there, and then,
come what may, the issue will be WE'LL
There is future before the republic
more glorious than we have yet conceived.
Let us have faith in our destiny and in
hat future, for the time will come when
he principles we now advocate and now
lefend, with life and fortune, will be the
leritage of every nation under the sun.
We may not be the chief among such ma
ions, but we will have the qualification
If knowing that we were among the first,
II the providence of God, to assure
,old and decided stand for the great prin-
,iples of civil and religious liberty
Cheers.
Year: 1864

! The Hartford Post perpetrates the follow
ing, with an introduction, thus:


The following history of the celebrates
edice erected by ]. Davis, Esq, is authen
tic. 1t was written for the purpose of Civ
ing infant politicians a clear, concise, ant
truthful description of the habtation and tht
fortunes and misfortunes and doings Of the
inmates.


|. The Southern Confederacy-This is
the honse that jeff built.


ii. The Ethiopian.-This is the malt that
lay in the house that Jeff built


III. The Underground Railroad This
is the rat that eat the malt that lay in the
house that jeff built


~. The Fugitiue Slave LaU.-This is
the cat that killed the rat that eat the malt
that lay in the house that Jeff built.


V. The Personal Liberty BiH.-This is
the dog that worried the cat that killed the
rat that eat the malt that lay in the house
that Jeff built.


VI Chief Justice Taney.-This is the
COW with crumpled horn that tossed the dog
that worried the cat that killed the rat that
eat the malt that lay in the house that JEFF
built


VII. James Buchanan-Thisis is the mai
den all forlorn that MIXED the aow with
horn that tossed the dog that wor-
ried the cat that killed the rat that eat the
malt that lay in the house that Jeff built.


VIII. C.. Cesh-This is the man all tat
tered and torn that married the maiden all
forlorn that MIXED the COW with crumpled
horn that tossed the dog that worried the cat
hat killed the rat that eat the malt that lay
IN the house that Jeff built


TX. Piunder.-This is the priest all sba-
yen and shorn that married the maid all tat
ered and torn, to the maiden all forlorn that
mixed the cow with crumpled horn that toss
ID the dog that worried the cat that killed
he rat that cat the malt that lay in the
house that Jeff built.
Year: 1864

A gentleman dying left all his estate to
monastery, on condition that on the return of
his only son, who was then abroad, the wor-
thy fathers should give him "whatever they
should choose" When the son came home
he went to the monastery, and received but
small share, the monks choosing to keep
the greater part for themselves. A barrister
10 whom he happened to mention the case,
advised him to sue the monastery, and prom


sed to gain his cause. The gentleman fol-
lowed his advice. "The testator," said the
barrster, "has left his son that share of the
estate which the monks should choose these
are the express words ofhis will Now it is
plain what part they have chosen, by what
they keep for themselves. My client then
stands upon the words of the WILL "Let me
have," says he, "that part they have chosen,
and am satisfied" and he gained the suit.
Year: 1864

6TThe hat was passed around in Ger.
tain congregation for the purpose of taking
up collection. After it had made the circuit
of the church, it was handed to the minister,
who, by the way, had exchanged pulpits
with the regular preacher, and he found not
a penny in it. He inverted the hat over the
pulpit cushion and shook it that its emptiness
might be known, then raising his eyes to
wards the ceiling, he exclaimed with great
fervor Il thank God that got back my hat
from this congregation
Year: 1864

Too MANY IRoNs IN THE FIRE.-Whenever
you see a gal with whole lot of sweethearts,
it's an even chance if she gets married to
any on 'em. One cools off, and another
cools off, and before she brings any on 'em
to the right wedding heat, the coal is gone
and the fire is out. Then she may blow up
9 dust, but deuce of a flame can she blow
again. never see a clever looking gal IN
danger of that but | DO long TO whisper IN
her ear. :. You dear little critter, you, take
care; you have too many irons IN the tire /;
some on 'em will get stone cold. and rother
ones viii get burnt 50. they viii be no good
IN nature Sam Slick
Year: 1864

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.-In the education
of children, care should be taken to give
them such work to do as will stimulate their
efforts. 1t Is better to teach little boy how
to make a kite for himself than to make il
for him and he will love the kite the more
because it is the work of his own hands,
The mental and physical exercises and en-
~ployments of children should lie so arranged
that excess IN either should not disgust them.
One should always relieve the other; and
where exercises and amusements can be so
arranged as to combine, pleasantly, physical
exercise and intellectual culture, both may
be made more agreeable. The mental and
physical powers of child both require con.
tinual exercise, or at least occupation and
the first effort of education should be to pre.
vent those injuries to mind and BODY which
always result from want of such occupa:
ton.


From the time that children notice things
and feel that they possess physical powers,
both mind and body are in continual exer,
else; and we may sag that the education of
children from this early age is continually
going on, just as in a field vegetation will be
as rife if the culture be neglected, as if it be
attended to: but the quality of the product
will depend entirely upon the skill, care and
industry of the cutivator we cannot pre-.
vent child's mind from growing, we cannot
prevent it from forming habits. And all
that education can do is to direct the devel-
opement of its powers, and keep them prop
erly exercised. A rich soil will produce veg
tation of some kind. but it depends upon the
cultiyator's art and attention to determine
whether the product shall be useful and
pleasant fruit, or rank and noxious weeds,
Year: 1864

A WONDERFUL SToRY.-Captain Castog.


nette, when entering the French, service had


one eye askew; during his first fight it was


Knocked out He suffered grea. Zeal from
rheumatism IN one of his arms 4 cannon


ball took his arm away. At the bridge of
Arcole, he had one moment Of fear, perhaps


he was going to run away? Happily. a
grapeshot saved him his honor by breaking
both his legs. He remained in service with
two wooden legs, and continued to meet with
the same luck. His nose WIS crooked. and
he had very bad teeth A cut from a sword
took away two thirds Of his face, and the
whole army, Witnessing his indomitable
bravery, presented him with an artificial one.
Ills stomach otter pained bin. One day he
received in it stab from a dagger. The
surgeon lined his stomach with one made Of
India rubber. He had nothing left whole
but his heart. but he went along nevertheless.
He never subsequently met with any other
affection save the falling of bomb into his
back which stuck fast in it and made most
monstrous hump. But even this mishap
turned out luckily for him. Healways wish.
ed TO die a soldiers death-to fall bv the
bullet of the enemy. Qne day he was warm.
ing himself at the mantle piece of the Inval.
ides; the fire took at his feet climbing up to
ms stomach. without his being aware of it.
1t reached the bomb, which exploded instant.
ly, scattering him around in small pieces
and so he finally died from the violent shock
he had received. This is veritable history of
the brave Captain Castognette, as detailed
IN a forthcoming novel of the most thrilling :
interest.
Year: 1864

Resolved That in the future in the past, we Will
adhere with answering fidelity TO the Union under tne
Constitution as only solid foundation OF our strength
security and happiness people, and as framework
OF government equally conducive to the welfare ana pros
perity Of all the States, both Northern and Southern


Resolved That this Convention does explicitly declare,
m the sense of the people, that after four years
of failure the Union by the experiment oil war;
during which, under the preense of military necessity or
war power higher than the Constitution the Constitution
itself has been disregarded IN every part anu puoc
erty and private right alike rodden down, and the mate
rial prosperity Of the country essentially impaired nsce
humanity, liberty and the public welfare demand that
immediate efforts be made for cessation OF hOst1es
with a view ultimate convention OF the states, OF
other peaceable means, to the end that al tue
practicable moment may be restored on the basis
of the Federal Union Of the States


Resolved That the direct interference OF the military
authorities Of the United States the recent elections
held in Kentucy, Maryland, Missouri and Delaware was
a shameful violation Of the Constitutions ana repeuuoh
of in the approaching election Will be heu az
revolutionary, and resisted with all the means anu power
under control


Resolved That the aim and chject OF the DemGcrauc
party is preserve the Federal Union and tue rights OF
the States unmpared and they hereby declare hatthey
consider that the administrative usurpaton OF extraord-
nary and dangerous powers granted by the Conttu


ton the subversion of the civil by military law in States
not in insurrection the arbitrary military arrest imprs
onment trial and sentence of American citizens IN
where civil in full force The suppression OF
freedom Of speech and Of the press the denial OF 'he


right of asylum the open and avOwed disregard Oh Stse
rights the employment OF unusual test oaths' anu ae
interference with and denial IL the right OF the pecpe 10
hear arms in their defense: is calculated TO prevent
restoration Of Union and the perpetuation OF tne


Government deriving just powers from the consent o
| the governed.


Resolved That the shameful disregard OF the Admins
ration 20 it, duty in respect fellow citizens wLt
now are and long have been, prisoners oil war IN SUI
ferup condition deserves the severest reprooaon o
the score alike Of public policy and common hnnany-


Resolved That the sympathy Of the Democratic par',
l. heartily and earnestly extended to the sodiery OF GU
army and sailors Of navy who are ana nave oeen y
the field the under the nag OF theiI country
and in the event Of its attaining power they WIN reeel


All the care protection and regard that the brave sol
diers sailors of the republic have SO hooy eaie
Year: 1864

We see by the Leavenworth Times tha
Carney g. 20. have issued call for an9lh'
or Convention, to be held al Topeka Sep
tember 18th, to put in nomination candi'
dates for the various Offices to be efiled this
fall. and in opposition to the ticket that
will be nominated at the regular conven-
ton, called by the Union Republican party.
The movers in this matter have their Sc.
cret agents all over the State, and from
them they have learned that The people are
likely to send anti. Carney and anti-Fraud
delegafes to the regular Convention, and
that the Carneyites will stand no kind of a
show in the Convention, consequently they
call q Convention of their own; one
in which they can have their own way In
spite of the people. 1t is noIbing more
nor less than premature bolt, although 1t
is possible tha, the Carneyites may attend
the primary meetings for the sake of eth
or disturbing, or breaking them up in case
they cannot carry them. Should they
succeed in carrying majority of the coun.
ty conventions, and their delegates assem-.
BILE in such force at Topeka, at the time ap.
pointed under the regular call as to enable
them to carry that Convention, then .hey
will nominate their ticket, and repudiats
the bogus call and say they know nothing
about it, and the Times will back down,
and publish some excuse, OF call it mis-
take, or say it was published without au-
thority, and the editor overlooked Ii in
reading proof. But in case they cannot
carry the first Convention, they still have
another of their own TO fall back upon,
which of course they can run according to
their own notions, just as they did The
Legislature last winter, whether The peo-
pie have will in the matter or no.


We know not whether the Carneyites in
this county intend to attend the meetings
under the regular call or nos,no do we care
The people have gotten their eyes open to
the present state of political affairs, and
none need fear the result.
Year: 1864

Overland Stage Company can have the
corn and hay that was taken after the hors-
es get through with it.


Now allow me to say that the militia
went up the road with al possible dispatch
for the purpose of checking the Indians.
assisting the settlers, and protecting the
Overland Sage Line, and they went ex.
pecting to fight, supposiog from all that
could be learned that the Indians were
coming down the road as fast as possible
But since returning and hearing such
aboninable lies circulated about US, by the
very parties We wished to assist, l have
concluded that the Indians may commit
as macy depredatious as they please up
The road, may burn every station. down to
the State line, may steal every horse and
burn every coach belonging to the Over
land Company, and, it being out Of the
State, tits probable that I will not march
one mile nor send one man to their relief
On the other hsnd, as far as Marysriile is
concerned, it would be blessing to her if
the Indians would steal and burn every.
thing hat Ben Holiday had, and him
with it, then perhaps The Overland Mail
would get into more loyal and better hands.


E G. MANNING.