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Year: 1864

EXTRAORDINARY SCENE IN c C,uRT RooM-
One James Sutherland, who has been on tr-
al at Indianapolis, for several DAYS. far kill
ing Roddy A. Small. was acquitted on Thurs
day. His wife and three children were in
court at the time. After the announcement
Of the verdict there followed a scene. says the
Indianapolis Journal. not often witnessed in
a court room The prisoner that was-a
prisoner now no Ionger-fell upon his knees,
and lifting his eyes toward heaven, he utter
ed an earnest prayer of praise and thanks
giving to God, whose Justification and mercy
have been so wonderfully manifested in him.
The prayer was irresistiblv eloquent, and
when the amen was pronounced. amen came
back in response from every part of the room
and there were tears in eyerv eye. All rose
to their feet; the acquitted man advanced
and took each iuryman by the hand. with a
feryent 50 God bless you You have saved
nn innocent man from shame and disgrace
you have taken foul stain from my name.
God bless you,'' And to the prosecutor.
whose conduct in the case commands admir-
alton from all. for fairness and honesty. he
gave a cordial God bless you ~ The old
white haired father. whose Fl m trust had
supported the sen in the dark hours of trial,
now melted in tears of Joy that his boy was
acquitted of guilt. and his own good name
remained untarnished The judge, wiped
his ey as of the tears that had come unbidden,
ordered he Sheriff to adjourn the court.
Year: 1864

WALLA WALLA.-For many years Walla
has been justly called the pradise of horse
thieves. At one time it was rather unpopular
to express any disapprobation of horse steal.
ing in this baiiwick. A gentleman with one
Cayuse horse. and a lasso, has been known to
live comfortably for a year ION the rope,' y
and support an interesting family. consisting
of one aboriginal lady and three half breed
children. But now this has fallen into disre.
pute. The gospel reads that, "whosn liveth
by the rope shall die by the rope" So mote
it be. Still / would not have you believe
that horses are entirely safe, OF that King
Alfred $ golden fetters could be hung up on
the road side without being in some danger
from peFssns resident in this place and here
abouts. Outlines have changed for the bet
ter since the prosecuting attorney was view
ed as the natural enemy of one-half of the
population, and every other man was sub
iecs to an indictment at the next term OF
Court, or a reclamation from other Terrific
ries and States. Nor is the change in the
manner of living less remarkable Formerly
the population of this valley lived measure
bly, IN horse beet, and to such an extent that
it is said they became giass-eyed, like Cay
use horse, and jumped stiff legged on the
slight st provocation. Taken all in-asl, Wal.
la Walla Valley is improving. and with a
reasonable degree of thrift and industry, is
likely to become one of the most desirable
places to live in on the Pacific coast Dalles
Nountdineer.
Year: 1864

A writer in Macmillan's Magazine-Mr.
Trevelyan, son of the Indian Chancellor OF
the Exchequer, and nephew of Lord Macau
lay-says of Calcutta


Take your map of India, and find, il you
can, more uninvitng spot thar the town
whose name stands at the head of this letter.
Placed in the burning plain of Bengal, on
the largest delta in the world, amidst net
work of sluggish muddy streams, in the
neighberhood of the Jungles and marshes of
the Sunderland, and yet SO distant from the
open sea as to miss the benefits of the treeze
which consoles Madras for the want of cold
season and permanent settlement, itunites
every condition of an unhealthy settlement.
A soldier might go through three battles of
Waterloo with no greater risk of life than he
incurs during residence of year in Fort
William. After his first year in Calcutta,
an Englishman can no longer sleep as he
once slept, or eat as he once ate, and is lucky
if he drinks no more than he once drank.
Ii you ask him to run, he would laugh in
your face. Above all, the mental faculties
deteriorate surely and rapidly in this hateful
climate. The mind. like the body. becomes
helpless, and fabbv, and nerveless. While
this sudarium continues to be the seat of gov
ernment, the public interests do not suffer
only under the head of sick allowances and
pensions; the work done here by the servants
of the Grown is far more inferior IN quantity
and quality to what it would be in more
consenial air. Three consecutive hours of
original composition on a Summer day in
Calcutta is sufficient task for the strongest
brain, Woe to him who ventures to court
the muse in the first watch of the night, the
hour when she lends the kindest ear TO her
votaries. When he tears himself away from
the pleasing labor, it is with nerves in high
excitement, and sensation in his head as if
all the vessels and celules in which thought
lies we're in state of rabid inflammation. A
sleepless couch is the certain penalty for his
presumption, and sleep is even more nee
cessary of life here than in England.
Year: 1864

~ At the recent conference between
some of our officers with some of the rebels
near Knoxville, under flag Of truce, the
rebels are reported to have betrayed great
anxiety to learn what prospects Gen. McClel-
Ian had for the next Presidency. He appears
to be the man of their choice for that posi-
ton, just as he was their choice for comman-
der Of the army of the Potomac. The reason
for this is obvious. They are satisfied that
in either position he would do nothing to
hurt them if he could help it. 1t seems to
us that this should be enough to fix the
opinion of the whole North. If he is the
choice of the rebels IN the South, and Of all
their sympathisers in the North, is that not
a good reason why every man with loyal
heart should reject him with scorn?
Year: 1864

It will be seen that just thirty-five stars are
necessary to form the above letters, and they
certainly could de appropriately emblazoned
on our national banner. The letters would
also stand as initials of "Federal Republic,
Ever Enduring" With such an arrangement
our flag would indeed be the Flag of the
Free"
Year: 1864

~ I'd have you to know, mem, that my
uncle was barrister of the law. A fig for
your bannister! retorted Mrs. Grundy, turn
ing up her nose, haven't I q cousin as is q
corridor in the navy!
Year: 1864

R The full details of the disaster to our
forces in Florida are published in the New
York papers. The misfortune originated be-
cause our force was less than five thousand,
while the enemy had fifteen thousand. The
retreat was orderly and deliberate, and the
fact that the rebels did not attempt to follow
shows that they were severely punished. The
object of moving against Lake City was to
cut off supplies from the rebel army in the
West. Gen. Gilmore had attempted to pre-
vent the advance at that time, but his order
dispatched from Hilton Head did not reach
General Seymour in season.
Year: 1864

HAVE just received cargo of very superior SPRING
L MOUNTAIN LEllIuH COAL, also a cargo OF BLACK
DIAMOND WILKsBARRR COAL both of which
recommend as being clear OF slate aud Of very good
quality.


Purchasers invited examine my stock before lay
ing In their winter supply. GEO. W BUSH,


sep % French Street Wharf
Year: 1864

GENERAL LEE.-An army correspondent
writes: .-...


"The rebel General is constantly on the
move. He evidently feels that the crisis is
at length at hand, and the last ditch soon
to be reached. We hear Of him all over
To-day he may make his appearance on
our front, and, after rapid review Of the
situation, before night be on the extreme
right Of the rebel position, to meet any
attempts Of General Grant to occupy the
South side or Weldon roads. The immense
strain that this man keeps upon his men,
tai and physical system, cannot last much
longer. Human nature will give way, and
if the rebellion continues, it will soon be
without its General" ,...


1t seems ttat the success of the Federal
troops is somewhat dependent on the life
Of General Lee. Ben Franklin once said,
"He who waits for dead mems shoes will 20
. long time barefoot"
Year: 1864

INsANlTY.-A case Of presumptive insan
ity recently developed itself on the Roches.
ter Street-cars. The Unirn of that city
refers to it in the language below. Why
is it that such cases are not more frequent
The better-h half of creation are always treated
politely, and yet they fail to 60 crazy except
in very rare instances:


"A lady entered one of the State street
cars yesterday and found every seat taken
A gentleman rose and invited the lady to
accept the seat he had vacated. She did
so, politely thanking him for his kindness
The lady wore dark delaine dress, plain
shawl, and an ordinary tan-colored straw
bonnet. She had a fair complexion, smil-
ing countenance, keen black eyes, and an
expression that indicated a good degree OF
intelligence. Her appearance was neat and
tidy, her face was free from dirt and paint,
her hair was smoothly combed. without
curls, frizzles or beau tchers. There was
nothing in the appearance or department
Of this individual that would attract special
attention. or lead any one to suspect that
she was not in sound mind, save the fact
that she bowed politely and thanked the
gentleman who gave her his seat! This
eccenTicity is sufficient to show that the
lady is not of sound mind, and she ough,
not to be at large"
Year: 1864

The STATE OF NEvApA.--The people Of
Nevada have adopted State constitution
agreeably to an enabling act Of Congress,
and nothing now remains but the procla.
nation Of the President to add a new star
to our galaxy of States. An election for
State officers and for member of Congress
is to be held in November, and both parties
are arranging Presidential electoral ticket
If the State is admitted in time it is be.
ieved that this will add three votes to Nc.
Clellan's majority.
Year: 1864

We clip from an exchange the following
Ledger story Of the to-be continued style.
Let our countrymen bear this in mind, and
vote for their own interests rather than for
the officials who are attempting to abase
them by insisting that they owe it to God
and humanity" to lose their lives and beg
gar their children, not Ito restore the
Union," but to elevate the slaves Of sixty
centuries to an equality in political rights
with yourselves:
l86l--A few brief months will bring the


rebellion to close.
lS62-A few brief months will bring the


rebellion to close.
1S63-A few brief months will bring the


rebellion to a close.
lS64-A few brief months will bring the


rebellion to n close.


ITO be Continued
TO this should be added:


This is the last draft.


2-This is the last draft sure
3-This is positively the last draft.
4-This is certainly the last draft.


ITO be Continued.
Year: 1864

From the Richmond Sentinel, Oct aI


The male citizens of Richmond if duly
impressed with their duty arising out OF
the circumstances which surround us,
should repair to the public square, or
their other places Of rendezvous, with the
utmost promptness, on the sounding Of
the alarm bell. Not only those attached
to military organizations should thus
assemble, but all others should attend to
offer themselves for such services as they
may be capable of. Some, who cannot
march, may yet be useful to stand guard.
There are few who could not render
service of some sort in an exigency; and
no one should absolve himself from
readiness to do so. Leave it to the
authorities to say whether or not a per-
son is wanted, and in what capacity. -


With these views we are pleased that
the indisposition Of some to rally to the
defenses Of the city on the late alarm was
corrected BY the pursuasions Of the
provost guard, and that tardy and re-
luctant citizens were constrained to their
duty. We hope the lesson thus taught
will be remembered on the next occasion
for we may continued to look for such
and that we shall prove to be - 'minutc
men" in all coming alarms. 1t will be
noble to see a whole population acting
thus bravely and patriotically-It will be
an uncomfortable disgrace to such as may
hide in ladies' wardrobes, as some arc
reported to have been guilty of on the late
occasion. Nay, some are said to be thus
hid away now-shame on their'Rhite liv-
ers. AS an encouragement and induce
ment the people thus to rally with promp-
titude and alacrity, let the authorities into
whose charge they will go use them with
Judgment and discretion, and with asmuch
economy of time and expense as the occa-
sion will allow. Let the implied faith be
duly honored by returning them to their
homes as soon as the exigency is over. Let
no ungenerous advantage be taken of their
patriotism by subjecting them to inequality
Of burden such a conduct will stimulate
the zeal of the people and with becom-
ing popular zeal and suitable official
head Richmond would be whole host in
itself. Persons who may think more of
their own care and safety than of their
duty, and seek to evade assisting in the
defence of the city, its homes, its women
and children, arc unworthy of residence
or sojourn among us, and should be WIS.,
tied with the contempt of every one.
Year: 1864

If young ladies who pride themselves
on their skill and tact in the art of firta-
ton could only hear all that is said Of
them behind their backs. we think they


would renounce their indelicate bland
ishments forever, and blush, if not past.
that wholesome indication of shame; for
the false part they had so far played in
society. The practical firt i looked upon
by all young men, save those green enough
to be her victims, merely as a frivolous
piece Of human ,trnmpery, with vhomit
may be well enough to while away an (
hour now and then. when nothing better,
in the way Of amusement offers. =, -
Year: 1864

~ Tbs general agent of the produce loan is
instiluting careful examination into the con
dition of the Government cotton stored in vsri-
Gus districts Of the South. Persons having
charge Of the same are to be held liable for all
damage and cost resulting from insecure shelter
or neglect otherwise. Cotton left on abandoned
plantations is to be removed to secure locations
and properly cared for.
Year: 1864

NEGLECT OF DurY AND HORRIBLE CRUELTY -
The fol owing statement made by Richmond cor
respondent of the Atant.: Corfederacy demands an
investigation by the Commissary General, and the
punishment OF the agent guilty Of this hagfant
gect Of duty and brutal carelessness:


While en- route here several things came under
my observation worthy of note, and one especially
that Congress should not fail to Ike proper steps
In regard to. At kingsvile, s C., saw three
box cars loaded with cattle, with this endorsements
upon one of the boxes: ssThese cattle have been
here for three days, and have never received food
or water Where are the cOmmissaries? Decem-
Der 10, 1863 " This caused me to inquire MO the
matter; and / learned from a gentleman who
lived there that they had been there for six
days and received neither fnod nor water -
another two, and In the third one Several
were down in each car that In all probability
died in the next twenty four hours Should
such negligence this on the part of any officer
be tolerated? Should he not be dismissed from
service, conscripted and made TO endure the hard
ships aud privati0ns Of private soldiers life, for
the remainder of the war, upon half ratt0ns 1t
W Jud be but justice. He, no do1bt, was in some
city, with his profusion of gold lace upon his coat
and pants, and kid gloves on. paying fifteen dollars
per day for board, and enjoying the ladies' society,
or participating In Bacchinalian feast, which
is more probable. When will the ladies cease to
associate with this class? They should remember
that In nine cases out of ten when they are parad
ing the streets or making themselves conspicuous
at hotels that they are causing hundreds of poor
soldiers in the field to suffer for the want OF some
thing to eat.
Year: 1864

a 1eW months since son OF Erin calico
about eight o'clock one evening, at coun-
try inn in the western part of Pennsylvania
and demanded lodgings for the night.


It was evident from his appearance an &C
tions that he and liquor had been jolly gooG
companions throughout the day. The land
lord was a lazy, good od-natured soul, and had
you light, and tell you where the room il
can you find the place." said the land lord


Och, and it's n1eself that can do that
most Elegantly. Just show me the way,
and Pll find it as aisy as the Holy Virgin
showers down blessings upon the SINFUL
rejoned the Irishman.


The directions were given him and also
a candle. He was directed to room on the
second floor of the house. By the time he
had reached the top of the stairs his light
had become extiDguished, and he had for
gotten in what direction be was to CO.
Seeing rays of light issue from u room, the
door OF which stood lightly ajar, he recon-
noitered the inside of the room, and found
it to contain a bed in which laid a man, and
stand with small lighted lamp upon it.


Feeling disclined to make any further
search for the room to which he had been
directed, he divested himself of his clothes
and quietly crept into bed.


He had been in bed but few minutes
when a young lady and gentleman entered
the room. The Irshman eyed them close
ly. They seated themselves on the chairs
in close proximity to each other, and after
chatting for a short time the young man
threw his arm around her waist in very
cousinly manner, and i'm printed kiss upon
her tempting lips. The scene amused th q
Irshman vastly, and, being free from sell
fishneSs, he concluded that his sleeping com
panion should be a participant in the enjoy
ment of the scene, aud nudged him without
causing him to stir. He put his hand upon
him, aud found that he was tightly locked
in the embracssof death. Simultan eous-
ly with this discovery, lie bounded out of
bed, exclaming:


"Murther, mur:herI Howly saints of Hiv-
en- protect mel"


He had scarcely touched the floor with his
feet before the young LADY and gentleman
were making rapid strides toward the stair
way, terror being depicted on their counte-
nances.


They had just reached the top of the stairs
when the Irishmau came dashing along as
though the fends of Erebus were close at
his heels, intent on making him their prey,
and the whole three went tumbliug down
the stairs, and it is hard to determine which
of the three reached the foot of the stairs
first.


The landlord stood aghast as the Irishman
rushed into the bar room, with nothing be-
tween him and nudity but garment vul-
CARLY called shirt, the hair on his head
standing upon end, his eyebalIs ready to
start from their sockets, and he gasping for
breath.


1t was sight that would have made any
man laugh who had worn a vinegar face
from the time of his birth. Nothing could
induce him to seek bed thatsnight again.


When the young lady and gentleman
found that it was not the corpse who had
so uuceremoniously bounded from the bed
they returned to the room (they being the
watchers for that night aud dou btless COM
m enced their courtiDg at the point where it
was so suddenly broken off.
Year: 1864

A SwoRDF1sH's PowER.-The splendid
ship Donald Mckay was recently docked in
London to undergo repairs. On examing
her bottom, the horn of a sword6sh was
found sticking outside of her copper. 1t
had pierced four and half inches through
plank and had brought up against tim
Der outside, when it was no doubt broken of
from its socket in the head of the fish
SomeEidea may be Termed of the great pow
er of the fish and the sharpness of its sword
or horn, from this fact. Many similar In
stances have been recorded during the past
fifty years. No doubt several vessels have
been lost, where the sword has pierced
through the paukiug and been withd rawn
again, for it does not follow that it has bro
ken off in every case, and thus blocked the
opening like treenaIi: In old or tin plank-
inc the sword would make hole large
and open enough to admit of its being
withdrawn by sudd en- jerk of this pow
erful fish.
Year: 1864

It is not only for the sick man, but th e


sick mans friend that the doctor COMES
His pres ence is often as good for them as


for the patient, aud they long for him yet


more eagerly. How we have all watched


after hmi What an emotion the thrill of


his carriage wheels, in the street, and at
length at the door has made US feel! How,
we hang upon his words, and what a com fort
we get from a smile or two, if we can
vouchsafe that sunshine to lighteni Who
hasn't seen the mother prying into his face
to know if there is hope for the sick infant,
that cannot speak, and that lies yonder, its
little frame battling with fever? Ah, how
she looks into his eyesI What thanks if
there is light there, what grief and pain if
he casts them down and dare not say hope
! Or is it the house-father that is stricken.-
| The terrified wife looks on, whils the ply
! sicisn feels his patients wrist. snIothering


her agonies as the children have been CAL
| led upon to stay tn cir plays and their talk!
| Over the patient in the fever, the wife eX-
! pectant the children unconscio US, the doc
| tor stands as if he were fate, the dispenser OF
| life and death; he must let the patient off


this time; the woman prays so for his re-


spitei One can fancy how awful the re-


sponsibiIi:y must be to a conscientious m an


bow cruel the feeling that he has given the


wrong remedy, or that it might have beer
yossible to do better; how harassing the


sympathy with survivors, if the case is un-
fortunate-how great the delight of victory
Year: 1864

Who is for futher prosecution of this wsra
All who are getting rich out Of it, and as
many fools as there are left alive in the
country. After the experience we have had
the man who believes in the possibility OF
conquering the South is fool indeed.
Year: 1864

A lady correspondent of the New York
Times suggests that patriotic ladies should
unite to furnish a regiment of male substi-:
tutes for the War We think different
union from that would be more likely to
produce recruits.
Year: 1864

To PREVENT FLIES FROM TEASING HoR-
sEs.-Take two or thee small handfuls of
walnut leaves, upon which pour two or three
quarts of soft cold water: let it iufuse one
night, and pour the whole next morning in
TO a kettle, and let it boil for a quarter OF
an hour. When cold it will be fit for use
No more is required than to wet a sponge,
and let those parts which are most irlitated
be smearsd over with the liquor, viz, the
flank, etc Not only the lady or gentleman
who rides out for pleasure will derive a
benefit from the leaves thus prepared, bur
the will derive coachmsn. the wagouer
and all others who use horses during the
hot months.
Year: 1864

In this connection. the visit of Grant to Sheri
dan last week was highly significant


The Tribune announces that il has been
sured that Fremont has determined to withdraw
his name from the Presidential canvass His
letter Of Withdrawal will soon be published
Year: 1864

his duty to make similar exposure of the
secret political association of which he is
the head and front? He condemns the
one as disloyal, as reasonable, and we ask
him to make an exposure of the other 50
that the people may Judge for themselves
the character of both. His hzcellcncy
through his paid spies and pinips: has the
same means of exposing the Union
League" as he did the 50 called Sons oi
Liberty" and he owes it not only to the
people, but to his own reputation tor
fairness and honesty, that he should do so.
The Governor processes to be no-party
man Now he has the opportunity Of
demonstrating his honesty in that regard
He has the opportunity to show whether
he is a partisan or not VIII he do it ::
That's the rub ?-Stote Sentinel
Year: 1864

Who have injured themselves BY certain practice IN.
duged in when alone, habit frequently learned from
evil companions, at school, the effects OF which are
ders marriage impossible and destroys both mind and
body, should apply Immediately.


What pity that young man, the hope Of his coun-
try the darling OF his parents, should be snatched rom
of devatug from the path Of nature and ndulng IN
certain secret habit such parsons MUST before con-
tenn ating