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Year: 1864

THE NASHVILLE TMEs-Ths new dai-
ly started in Nashville by Mr.. Mercer,
speaks out on the Slavery question with
out any hesitation whatever. We quote
few of its paragraphs:


''The Press says that the honest Eman-
cipationists are for compensated emanci-
patton on the principle Unnatural equity
A plain man wonld imagine that accor-
ding to the principle of natural equity,
Slavery could not exist at all. Certainly
natural equity would say that a slave
holder deserved neither pay nor thanks
for releasing from Slavery one to whose
labor he had no claim whatever. 1t
would say that if there was any compen.
sation in the case, the master should
compensate the liberated slave for years
of unpaid service.


Slavery is not only the sum of all
human villainies, as John Wesley, rather
moderately expressed it, but it is the sum
of all the villainies in hell and we ask the
devils pardon when we say so.


"The institution of Slavery has become
a running commentary upon the rebellion.


Confederate revenues are admirably
described by the school-boy's definition
of chaos; great pile of nothing and nc
place to put it in.
Year: 1864

And hope that l will find continuance Of The
mauy favors shown me during the past eight
years. L shall give personal attention TO all con
signments. aud win make liberal cash advances
on produce in store. Ny motto is,
Year: 1864

ALI the girls in Flowervale were in love
with Harry Vernon; that is to say, they ad-
mired him excessively, and were ready to fall
in love, if he should lead the way. Fanny
Somers, the little witch, was the only ezcep-
ton. Merry, dancing, and pretty as fairy,
it was a question whether she had ever yet
thought Of love if she had, she never talked
of it.


Harry's father was a Senator in Congress,
and he himself was a young lawyer Of bril-
liant talents, finished education and handsome
fortune. 1t was known that his father wish
ed him to marry, and did not, as is often the
case, insist on his selecting an heiress. The
now gray-haired statesman had made love
match in his youth, and still worsbiped the
memory of his wife he had too eally lost.
Let your heart choose, my son" he said.
Marriage. without true affection, holds out
but a poor show for happiness


Most Of those, not directly interested in the
event, thought that Isabel Fortescue would
carry of the prize. She was decidedly the
belle of the village. Having received her
education at a fashionable seminary, there
was scarcely an accomplishment Of which she
could not boast Besides, the families of
Vernon and Fortescue had been the leading
ones in the county for two generations; and
gossips said that the union of the two for
tunes and of the united influence, would give
Harry position almost unrivaled.


Certain it is, that Harry visited Isabel very
often. Those who envied her accused her Of
manouvering to win him. Throws herself
in his way continually" said one. "Did ever
any body" cried another, "see a girl make
love so barefacedly ?" "She ought to get
him, I'm sure, sueered another, for she has
tried hard enough" Nevertheless, as honest
chrOniclers, we must record the fact, that
some of these very young ladies' such is the
infruity Of human nature, did their very
prettiest to out-manouvre Isabel and get
Harry for themselves


Harry had not seen Fanny since she was a
child It was only a month SINCE she had
left school and returned home again; and the
first time she joined in the village sOcia! circle
was at a picnic. Here her blooming complex
ion, graceful figure and ringing laugh had been
the theme Of admiration by the beaux, the
envy Of the bellies Harry had been her part
ner in a dance or two, and, in common with
others. felt it would be only civil to call upon
her. 50 the morning after the party he sal
lied forth to make the round Of the village
girls.


lie first visited Isabel. She was reclining
in feauteuil, oharmiugly dressed, and read
ing a novel. All she could talk about was
her fatigue. Yet, she looked bewitchingly,
it was incontestible, in the subdued light Ol
that sumptuous parl0r, with elegant pictures
on the walls, boquets of flowers all about,
and an atmosphere Of exquisite refinement all
around. Never had Harry felt so much temp
ted to be in love. He staid nearly an hour,
when he had intended to stop only for few
minutes; and would not, perhaps, have gone
then, if other gentlemen had not dropped in,


From Isabel's be went to several other
houses. Everywhere he found the young Ia
Year: 1864

Arrangements are now completed to sup
ply any demand for this article, which from
lack Of government stamps has not heretofore
been possible.


The public may rest assured that in no case
win the perfectly pure standard of the Plant
alton Bitters be departed from. Every bot
tie bears the fac simas Of our signature on a
steel plate engraving, or itcannot be genuine


Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and Dealers
throughout the country.
Year: 1864

THERE are eleven hundred religions in tie
world, but the forms Of irreIigion are still
more numerous. Sc it is very possible that
most people go to the Devil.


THERE are not half as many great SONS Of
small fathers as small sons Of great fathers
Mountains often bring forth mice, mice seldom
bring forth mountains.
Year: 1864

The Persimmon, as an ornamental tree;
is worthy of a place in every lawn of any
size. Its foliage is rich and beautiful
and the bearing trees when loaded with
fruit, present an interesting appearance,
and when ripe is admired by many. The
tree is lioecious, and to succeed in pro-
ducing fruit, trees of both sexes must be
grown near each other The tree is ca
silly prOpagated from seed, but it is diff
cult to transport with success without
care; it should be root pruned when in
the nursery, only cutting alternate roots
around at the time of each pruning
When the trees are transplanted great
care must be exercised in taking up the
roots entire, to the extreme ends. Upon
this depends success in removal.
Year: 1864

Another wonderful ingredient Of Spanish
origin, imparting beauty to the complexion
and brilliancy to the mind, is yet unknown to
The commerce Of the world, and we withhold
its name for the present
Year: 1864

COOP tSDERsTAxDiNG.-lfv Won want t..
put Yourselves on an even footing with IN,
rest Of the community, you must purchase
your boots and shoes Of Child K Co. on
Brady street, below Second Their stock
IS of superior quality, and the largest il the
city. No inferior goods are allowed to en-
ter their store, that they cannot warrant to
give perfect satisfaction. They are conncc-
ted with one Of the largest houses in Bos-
ton, are prepared to take every advantage
of the market to insure low prices. Call
and examine.
Year: 1864

1t is related in letter from Paris, that
of all the wonders which the Japanese
Ambassadors have seen in Paris the one
that has most astonished them is La POM
merais's trial Their interpreter read to
them daily the reports of the proceedings,
which occupied the court ten days. They
supposed that La Pommerais must be a
prince, or at least some very illustrious
parsonage; and when they were told that
he was an obscure medical practitioner,
of no social standing, they could not bring
themselves to understand how il could be
necessary to lose six or eight months in a
preliminary instruction, to cite some hun
dred witnesses, and to spend upwards Of
a week in hearing experts, doctors, ETC.,
all about the life of simple individual:
In our country, they said, justice is much
more expeditions. A man is accused of a
crime; his bowels is ripped up, and there
is an end to it. If he is guilty, so much
the better; and if innocent, so much the
the worse for him; but there is no great
harm done. This European respect for
human life has, however, struck the prin-
ciple Ambassador as a thing worthy to
make q note of, and he has addressed q
report to the Tycoon on the subject.
Year: 1864

The battle of Coal Harbor, which was
fought between the armies of Generals
Grant and Lee, on the 4th of June, was
more hotly contested and important en-
gagement than the public seem to sup
pose. Its result will materially change
the plan of operations. Curiously enough.
il was fought on almost the same ground
which, two years ago, proved turning
point in McClellan's campaign. The 18th
corps under Smith, had just madeits juno
ti0n with the grand army, and everything
seemed ready for the decisive stroke, and
it must be confessed that not without
some disappointment did the evening of
that eventful day show that our noble
army had advanced toward Richmond
scarcely halfa mile, with an uneonquered
and defiant enemy in front. Our left and
left center was chiefly engaged, and the
point attacked was unexpectedly ascer-
tanned to be the key of the rebel works,
and of course more formidably fortified
and defended than any other part of the
rebel line. Notwithstanding this, our
troops succeeded in capturing a portion
of the works, but were unable to hold
them, owing to their being enfladed by
the rebel artillery from other positions.-
Some of the rebel newspapers have re-
marked that the armies in front of Rich
mond are fighting over the same ground
which they occupied during the McClel-
Ian campaign of 1862. This is true, but
the positions are reversed. Then the reb-
els held Coal Harbor and Mcclellan held
Gaines Mills; whereas, now we hold Coal
Harbor and the rebels have Gaines Mills.
In 1862, too, Mcclellan had divided his
army between the two sides of the Chick
ahominy. Had Lee. done so in this in
stance, Grant would have destroyed his
army; but Lee has kept all his forces
north of the river, and fortified his lines
there heavily.


Grant, Immediately upon crossing the
Pamunky and moving forward against
the rebels, appreciated the great import
ance of Coal Harbor, and fought to gain
it, in which he succeeded. In the great
battle of Friday he made an effort which,
had it proved fortunate, would have been
most disastrous to Lees army, for we
should have forced the passage of the
Chickahominy, with Lee in a ruinous re-
treat before our fire. The rebel army in
ours great peril in fighting with the river
in ITS immediate rear, but in this Lee
trusts to the strength of his earthworks,
which at this point have served him well.
Notwithstanding the formidable charac-
ter of the rebel works, Hancock seems to
have firmly established himself within
fifty yards of them, and Just over the crest
of hill facing them.
Year: 1864

What a sweet picture is that of a happy
home, and Il fond domestic circle! Thou
sands of such may lie found in this Chris
tian land. We will try to tell our young
readers what are the principal things
which help TO make home happy.


First OF all is piety. The love of God
and constant endeavOr to keep this COM
mandments, and humble trust in the
Lord Jesus Christ, and good hope thro'
his grace of celestial home hereafter
these tend to smoOthe away all the troub-
les of life and to highten all it, enjoy
ments.


Next comes mutual affection. This
helps to suppress every unkind word and
action, and makes each member of a
household anxious to regard the wishes
and promote the happiness of every 9th
er. Love is better than sunshine in any
dwelling, and far better than costly fur
niture, or fine clothes or plenty of money.


Thirdly, in every house where there are
children. comes an obedient and respect
full demeanor on the part OF the children
toward all who are older than themselves,
and especially toward their parents. Such
n demeanor lead children to be regarded
as ornaments and comforts to the domes-
tic society; otherwise they are likely to
be considered as plaques and


Fourth, love for reading. How ex-
ceedingly pleasant it is to fill up the leis-
ure hours with loud readingl Thus the
whole family may share the pleasure of
reviewing other times, or join in a com
mon excursion to other lands. and all be
furnished with food for reflection and
subjects for conversation


All these sources OF in door employ
ment are almost equally within reach of
the rich and poor, of families in the city
or the country. Let each one Of our
readers try TO do what he can to make his
own a happy home
Year: 1864

A corresondent. writing from Montreal
on the 18th ult, the day after Mr.. Gid
dings' death, says that though his death
was sudden, it was not unexpected. On
Saturday, the 2lst, Mr.. Giddings sent for
the writer; and told him that he felt his
end was rapidly approaching, and he gave
several letters which he wished him to
keep until after the event. On Sunday
and Monday he appeared to rally under
medical treatment, and on Wednesday
he began TO write an essay upon private
claims lat the request of the Secretary of
the Treasury to the Hon. Mr.. Washburn
of the House of Congress. After he had
finished he wished the writer to read it
to him again, repeatedly remarking that
he felt convinced his death was close at
hand, seeming fully convinced of the fact
of his near departure. He often said that
ne had not the least fear of death, and
was prepared for the change when it
would come. He said that he wished to
die in harness, like his old friend John
Quincy Adams. p Pihsbtrg Chronicle
Year: 1864

The Richmond Examiner of the 2Sth
speaks boastfully of the failure of Grants
campaign, while the thunder Of our can
non must have been within hearing of its
office 1t alludes again to General Penn
berton, of ViebsbuIg notoriety, holding
a high command in the city, and more
than intimates there would be another
surrender on the Fourth of July, If none
but such as he commanded its defenses.
1t is remarkable and significant fact
that Lieutenant General Pemberton has
recently resigned his high rank in the
rebel army, and is now plain Lieuten-
ant colonel of artillery, commanding in
the defenses of Richmond. But-one con-
strucrion is put upon it. He is a North
ern man, and deserves to place himself
within the pale of the Presidents amues-
ty proclamation which denies pardon and
forgiveness to all rebels above the rank
of colonel This will raise another storm
about his ears when understood by the
Southern people, and add, if possible, to
the suspicion and distrust now entertain
ed of him in all ranks of soeiety.-LN1 y
Herald
Year: 1864

One of Forrest soldiers, an eyewitness
OF, and participant in, the massacre at
Fort Pillow, thus describes and attempts
to justify it, in the Atlanta appeal of a
recent date: The sight was terrifc-the
slaughter sickening. Wearied with the
slow process of shooting with their guns,
our troops commenced with their repeat
ers, and every fire brought down foe;
and so close was the fight that the dead
would frequently fall upon the soldier
that killed. Still the enemy would not,
or knew not how TO, surrender.


The Federal flag. that hated embed of
tyranny, was still proudly waving over the
scene. Others rushed to the passage be-
tween the fort and the river for the pur-
pose of passing down the river toward
Memphis; but the troops stationed here
by Gen. Forrest to guard this very con-
tingency, opened fire npon them, and the
enemy then rushed upon a coal barge
and endeavored to push it of; but con-
centrated fire from our whole column soon
put an end to this experiment. Several
hundred were shot in this boat and in
Coldwater. while endeavoring to escape
The number in the water was so great
that they resembled drove of hogs swim
ming across the stream. But not a man
escaped in this way. The head above the
water was beautiful mark for the trusty
rifle of our unerring marksmen The
Mississippi river was crimsoned with the
red blood of the flying foe Our soldiers
grew sick and weary in the work of slaugh-
ter, and were glad when the work was
done.


Gen. Forrest begged them to surrender,
but he was told with an air of insulting
defiance that he could not take the place,
and that they asked for no quarter Not
the first sign of surrender was even Civ
en-. Gen. FOrsest expected a surrender
after entering the fort, and anxiously
looked for it as he witnessed the carnage,
but no token was given.
Year: 1864

We find the following tolerably clever
description of Love in an old magazine;


''Love is like the Devil, because it tor
ments us; like Heaven, because it wraps
the soul in bliss; like salt, because it is
relishing; like pepper, because it often
sets one on fire; like sugar, because it is
sweet; like a rope, because it is often the
death of a man; like prison, because it
makes one miserable; like wine, because
it makes us happy; like man, because
it is here to-day and gone tomorrow; like
a woman, because there is no getting rid
of it; like beacon, because it guides one
to the wished for port; like a will o. tn
wisp, because it often leads one into
bog; like fierce courser, because it often
runs away with one; like a little pony,
because it ambles nicely with one; like
the bite of mad dog, or the kiss of a
pretty woman, because they both make
a man run mad; like goose, because
it is silly; like a rabbit, because there is
nothing like it;-in a word, it is like a
ghost, because it is like everything, and
like nothing-often talked about, but
never seen, touched, or understood.
Year: 1864

In Secessia they give a man liable to do
military duty SO many days furlough for
every recruit he brings in. One conscript
went to work and procured enough men
to entitle him furlough from Gen. Lee
of eight thousand two hundred and ten
days, which is over twenty-five years.
Year: 1864

1t should be known that small quan-
fifty of vinegar viii generally destroy i'm
mediately any insect that may find its
way into the stomach, and little salad
oil viii kill any insect that may enter
the ear.
Year: 1864

GRAND DEx0CRATiC RALLY.-The Dem0c-
racy Of Davenport propose to give one more
grand rally before the day ofelection, and
have made the necessary arrangements for
it to come OF at the German Theatre on
Monday evening next, ct which time emi-
nent speakers will be present and address
the masses.


Let every Democrat make il . point to
turn out the night before the election and
have one more grand political demonstration
for the Union and Democratic principles
Remember that this is the last rally Of the
campaign-let it be . rousing one.
Year: 1864

Doors AND SuoEs.-This is IN important
subject and one that every man should con-
slider who regards health, wealth and hap
piness; and it should constantly be borne
in mind by all classes in this vicinity that
Child L Co., Of the Boston boot and shoe
store, keep the largest and best selected
stock Of goods in the city. One partner
stays in Boston all the time to superintend
the purchasing, and see that none but the
best goods are sent out. By this every ad.
vantage is taken of the market, and they
can afford to sell . little lower than other
concerns. They also make splendid GUS
tom boots Call and examine their stock
and you will look no further.
Year: 1864

NEAR NoELL S STATION, May %, 1864


EDITOR FREEMAN We are still pressing our
way on to Richmond" We have crossed the
North Anna river, aud got beyond the Central
railroad just above its junction with the Frede'
ricksburgh railroad As write this we are form.
ed in line of battle, our arms are near at hand,
aud our equipments are on ready TO jump to our
feet and fight any moment that we may be called
upon. The troops are massing in this field as if
something belligere ut was intended, but We do
not know whether we are preparing to attack the
enemy, or preparing to resist an attack from
them. We have just halted here in tn hot sun,
and under the shade of my wooden blanket, which
we have propped up on two guns aud two ram
rods, have pulled out my portfolio, to give you
little idea OF what We are doing now, il they will
let US remain here long enough to give me a
chance. We are continually shifting from one
position to another, and We never know when we
are to have five minutes rest. Our officers know
but little better than we. They cannot tell what
orders their supetiors may give them, and their
superors cannot tell what orders the exegences
of the situation may require. 1t is only by seilng
these fragments Of time that can hope to sue
ceed in writing letter, aud with as much con-
fusion as there is At present guess my letter
will be miserable success at best. fear the
relder will think had better not made the at
tempt.


We are in large open feld-a rich and btaut'
full hrm-hAt aud level, with good buildings
and beautiful fruit trees, kept in good condition
by man OF taste. Ills name, negro told me,
was Anderson. On the same authority was
told that this field was clyered With rebel troops
last night. They have now fell back across Little
river Their skirmishers are close to ours, and
picket firing is kept up continually We are
all eager to know what is going 10 be done, but
there is no way to CRAFTY our curiosity only to
wait and see. We boys who thuk we have con-
siderable sagacity in guessing at these matters
have discussed this subject and come to the con-
clusion tina, We are Only following up the enemy
that we are ready to give them terrible punish
ment il they so udiscreet as to pitch on TO us
but that at present il is not the intention Of our
Year: 1864

The Bread and Night Watch Qaestioas.-It
is understood that a special meeting of the
City Council will be called In ths course Of
the ensuing week to consider the reports
from the committees appointed at the last
regular meeting to examine into the cap
tain Of the night watch aud bread questions


eome wholesome reforms, we understand,
will be suggested regarding the later snb-
Year: 1864

4 rrocla amt tlon by the President OF the


United states OF Amer1cs. sss
Whereas, by the act approved July 4, 1884, entitled
An further 10 regulate and provide for the enrolling
and calling out the national forces and for other pur-
poses ID provided that the Presidsnt Of the United
States may his discreton at any time hereafter call
for any number OF men 40 volunteers, for the
respective terms OF one, two and three years
FOR military service, and that In case the quota Or any
part thereof OF any town. township ward OF city pro-
oinct or election district county not 80 sub d.
vded shall not be nllcd within the space Of fifty days
after such CALL then the President shal Immediately or
der draft for one year TO l such quota any part
thereof which may be unnlied"


And whereas the new enrolment heretofore ordered Is
% far completed that the aforementioned act Of Con-
sress may now put operation recruiting and keep
ing up the strength Of the armies In the field for garr
sons and such military operations may be required for
tho purpose suppressng the rebellion and restoring
the authority Of he, United states government in the
insurgent States


Now therefore I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President Of
the United States, do issue this my call for five hundred
thousand volunteers for the military service; provided
nevertheless that all credits which may be established
under section eight Of the aforesaid ac account OF
persons who have entered the naval service during the
present rebellion and by credits for men furnished to
tho military in OF calls heretofore made
volunteers, will be accepted under this call for one two
three years. they may elect, and win be entitled to
the bounty provided by the law for the period OF service
for which they enlist.


And hereby proclaim. order and direct that mn,o.
diaely after the nn day Of September 1884 being fifty
days from the date Of this CALL draft for troops to serve
for year shall be held In every town, township,
ward Of city, precinct, election district or county
not so subdvided, TO fill the quota which shall be
assigned to IT under this SCALE or any part thereof,
which may be untitled by volunteers the said fifth
DAY Of September 1854.


In testimony whereof hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal Of the United States to be affixed.


Done at tho city Of Washington this 18th day OF July
in the year or our Lord 1904 and Of Independence Of
the United States the eighty ninth.


ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BY the President


WILLIAM b. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.