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Year: 1863

Governor Seymour endeavors, in his message,
to perform feat attempted before by political
equestrlans, Of riding two horses travelling in
opposite directions. II can't he done. He
says the rebellion must be put down, and that
the Union must not be divided, and then at
tacks the policy Of the Federal Government In
trying to put 1t down, by melting the people of
the North to feed the flame, Rebellion. The
great people of the Empire State will not fail
to see the treason in seymour's mcndgs, and at
the proper time, they viii put stop to him, as
one among the rebels. His position to-day Is
far more dangerous than that occupied by the
avowed rebel in arms against the Government.
Year: 1863

We are now engaged in repOdelling our Sys-
TEN of delivering this paper, and hope, in a few
days, to be able to deliver the paper promptly
and regularly to each subscriber. Meanwhile
we beg indulgence while in this tranrltIOn state,
until our new carriers shah become accustomed
to their duties. If our subscribers will prompt
ly notify this ONCE when delinQusncieS occur
1t will greatly facilitate our efforts to procur,
faithful carriers.
Year: 1863

This lie the anniversary Of the battle Of New
Orleans. Jackson, the hero Of the battle, is
dead, hut his memory still lives.


On this very day the people of the great com
mercial city OF New York will receive and do
honor to Maj. Gen. Butler, the second hero Of
New Orleans, man as worthy Of the demon.
stratIon as the early hero of that city worthy
of the honors that will to-daybe offered to his
memory and achievements.
Year: 1863

convinced our contemporary, seems also to
Lave made an Impression upon Rosecrans.
who, as our readers will recollcct, tclc-
grarhed to Washington that if the enemy
were not reinforced by more than half the
Richmond army, he would defeat linn. We
do not doubt the truth Of what Rosccrans
feared and the Commercial asserts. But
what commentary on the military man
agement Of the Gencral-in- Chief at Wash
ington, is this fact, that in the face Of our
army on the Rappahannock, that ought to be
if it is not two hundred thousand strong.
the rebel commanders repose so securely
on the inaction Of our troops that they
dare send half their inferior force half
way across the Continent, leaving Rich
mond with scarce single strong corps de
af1nce, to defend it? Plain men in tho
country, who most love that military theory
which produces the best results, and who
believe that military science ia only the
preparation for the powerful exercise Of
the military art, will wonder why tue
army on tie Rappahannock was not put
into motion, and made to threaten and ad-
vance, when it was known that Rosecrans
was. to push forward. Our "anaconda" is
the most unfortunate or the most torpid Of
animals. His head or lis tail is always
asleep. Would not change ofkecpcrs
have the effect to wake him up in ali his
n1rtSs
Year: 1863

1t is seldom VIC think it worth while to no.
tice sermon, but the one before us is so conf
prehensiye, the views presented are 90 broad
md national, and the blessings which the
author shows Providence has In store for u5
when this rebellion shall have been put utdown,
the manner In which he applies the principles
of our holy religion to sustain our hopes and
stimulate to patriotic exertion, are so well
expressed that we commend this effort of Dr..
Spear as worthy the widest circulation. We
should be glad to see copy in the hands Of
every man in the nation.
Year: 1863

Although pretending to be fiction, It may
be classed as fiction; with great deal Of
fact. On the background Of story, which
is work of the Imagination, another has pre-
scented series Of pictures drawn from life.
The style Of the work is very. attractive, aud
the fiction will command the interest Of the
real. For sale by J. h. Walsh, No. l Custom
House Place.
Year: 1863

Whatever position the present or history
in tic future may assign to Gen. Fremont, all
will concedc to his wife an inheritance Of many
Of the noble, qualities, Of her distinguished
father. Tie subject she has chosen to present
o'the public does not admit Of a wide range
of fine writing, being mainly devoted to tie
doings Of her husband and his famous guard
while in Missouri The proceeds Of the work
arc to be devoted to the support Of the
families Of the guard, who lost their lives In
the service Of their country; and, therefore,
without caring to examine Into its merits
carefully, we cordially commend 1t to the
reading public
Year: 1863

war on popular cry, which shall be
a war against all democratic institu-
tions throughout the world, and cspe.
cially in England a great reactiona-
ry war to keep the power in the hands
of the ruling classes. They know
that a war brought on in cold blood
would react on its authors but that
u war which they could make popular
10y any indiscrction of ours would
make enemies of our friends in Eng.
land for snch, at heart, are the great
middle and lower class, and many of
all classes. 1t is in our power to
keep them our friends, and woe to
England if she makes war upon us
against the conscience Of the English
people and the public opinion of the
world. "The Proclamation saved to
Us the people of England, and will
save US from war" Did the Rebel
leaders rejoice over the Proclamation?
Did their friends in England rejoice
at it That is the true test of our
wisdom and success. .....
Year: 1863

A private letter from an officer in
the Army of the Potomac, who has
seen all the variety of service that
force has experienced for eighteen
months past, has these sturdy words
"The military sky is lowering. The
coming summer will seem like hot
work (; but we are in good condition
and full of hope and confidence. Small
disasters are Of no account. We shall
triumph in good time it may be in
six months it may be three years
bnt the stubborn pluck Of the Yankees
is sure to bring US to the the goal al
last. All you have to do at home is
to enforce the Conscription Act, SO
that we may have enough men, and
have them in time to prevent any
slight reverse from becoming disas-
ter. Don't be discouraged by croak.
ers. We who bear the burden and
heat of the day are of good heart, and
will fight hard or wait patiently as it
seems best for the great success we
are all waiting and wishing for"
Year: 1863

Our old friend James jackson of this
place, who showed so much energy
in recruiting year and a half ago
in this vicinity, has lately received a
Lieutenant's commission in the Regu-
lar Army. We congratulate Lieut..
Jackson upon his promotion. He has
richly earned it. We know him to be
worthy and feel confident that he will
do honor to his Office. A communi
cation from his pen may be found in
this paper.
Year: 1863

The FLAG OF OUR UNIoN.-Among the
Literary publications Of the present day.
none is more deserving Of liberal patron
age than the "Flag of our Union" Its
columns teem with humor, wit, stories.
and sparkling gems of poesy and song.
Its corps of male and female writers are
unsurpassed BY any paper whatever. I,
is of mammoth size, contains no advertise
ments. is printed on the fines: satin sur
faced paper. with new type, and presents
beautiful typographical appearance. 1t
is staunch Union paper, and carries at
Its masthead the watch-word of every
true patriot. Every family should have
the FLAG, it is valuable acquisition to
the home circle. See prospectus in an.
other column.
Year: 1863

ing winter to get through Congress the project
for new air line railway from New York to Wash
ington city. In connection with this new project
it is proposed to purchase the Alexandria and
Washington Railroad bridge across the Potomac.
with view to the construction Of new road by
a direct route to Fredericksburg. Virginia to form
new short and direct route to the South, via the
Richmond and Fredericksburg road, as soon as the
pacication OF the country viii admit Of a renew
al of communication
Year: 1863

We print from the indianapolis Jour
nal, the particulars Of the recent execution
Of dcserter, in that city. Ills case was
aggravated by tie fact that, when he left
our forces, he took the oath Of allegiance
10 the pirates Contedcrncy, and by the
other fact Of his subsequent return within
our lines, as spy. But let no man who is
abscnting himself from the army, upon the
supposition that his offence will be passed
lightly over, delude himself with the no
ton that for military executions the aggra-
1ations that marked tho case Of the man
Just shot, will be esteemed necessary.
There is limit to tile endurance Of the
Government; the public service demands
more stringency of discipline; and no
man who rightfully owes allegiance to tue
military law, can hope to escape the con.
sequences Of its infraction. Dcserters
no matter where they are, or what the
length Of their absence, ought 10 be warn
I'd by their friends to lose no time in re
burning to their respective commands.


And the friends themselves, many o
whom permit their duty to their country
to be oTerbornc By their feeling of kinship
need not be told that. for them, if they
encourage, connive at or permit, tht
absentecism Of which the army complains
Hey are subject by tie late law of Con
gress to penalties that they will not car
to have inflicted. We believe that tn
Government is at last in earnest, and thu
it will neither admit Of excuses nor justif
trihing. The country is at war; ant
soldiers and civilians will be required t.
. regulate their conduct by that factl
Year: 1863

their own premises Nor need VIC mako |
any figures to show that the farmers Of the
West are not as heretofore, compelled to
cxpcnd their industry on brcadstuifs
When the country was new, when the till
crs Of the soil were in debt and empty
handed, that which could be got to market
with the least outlay Of capital, was the
article to which all were compelled But
the sudden and astonishing increase
in the number Of hogs which our
farmers have sold; the now ac-
knowledged ability Of the West to an
swer any demand for beef, whether On foot
for the army, or in barrels for foreign mar
kets; the large increase Of the wool clip,
and the ease with which the army has
been supplied with horses for all services,
are so many facts which show that the fall
ing off in wheat receipts at the Lake ports,
is not all to be accounted for upon the hy-
po1hesis that shippers and dealers have set
up-bad crops; but in part by the fact that
the farmers, now convinced that they Gre
working mainly for warehousemen, vessel
| owuers and the New York canals have
wisely determined to so modify their in
dustry as to produce marketable articles Of
more concentrated value, and thus, while
suffering no loss themselves, to starye the
| fol Yarders into reduction Of rates. And
the present prices and short supply of wheat
show that they have promising prospect
Of SUCCESS. Whatever their efforts IN this
direction may have been, we know thai
they are to be redoubled in heseason nov
opening We hear from our commission
merchants that the demand for hemp
fax, cotton, tobacco, chiccory anc
tame grass seeds was never SO &C
tive before. The nursery men declare
that the sale for orchard trees was
never eaualled; and it is notorious in al
the agricultural districts, that young stocl
OF whatever sort-lambs, calves, colts ane
piss-is collected with great difficulty, ant
only By the offer of prices that leave th'
buyers little or no margin for profit on th'
next years growth.


| We have long been Of the opinion tha
vessel owners, anxious to make each on
of their bottoms pay for itself ever.
season; that railroads, whose care it ha
been always TO put up, never to rcduc
charges; that warehouse men, exactini
nearly rs much for the storage Of bushe
Of corn for the winter, as it netted til
farmer, in the field, and that the Ne'


York canals, always advancing tolls, wer


killing the goose that laid the golden egg


and that the result Of their combined c,


actions would be ruinous in the EN-


From the undoubted facts that we rect
J our readers will be glad to know that t
, opinion was correct, and that the indu
: trial revolution is rapidly progressin
The West will he no loser by the chang


come whenever it may.
Year: 1863

The patriotic and highly commendatory
feeling displayed by officers and men in
1hc armies Of the Valley Of the Mississippi,
in view Of Coppcrhead operations at home,
is generally shared by the armies on the
sea board and on the Potomac, and from
the latter are now coming up notes Of in
dienation and warning that are causing
disloyalty TO shake with the terror that its
scared and yoicclcss conscience failed to
inspire. Let the good work 60 on; and
what it fails to do, the bayoncts that glisten
behind these rcmonstrances must do tue
rest. The country must be preseryedl
Year: 1863

In consequence Of the increase in the price OF papcr
and every other material used in Printing once,
have been compelled to raise the price Of paper
to 25 cts. per week, 81 per month to weekly or
monthly subscribers, and $40 year to yearly sub
scribers which must in all be paid in advance
Year: 1863

cause so ill-omened, malignant and hopeless
as that of the Rebel CohfederacY, is a phenome-
MOI. that will be pondered with profound interest,
and melancholy refectio by the students of
human nature and the historians OF the dark and
bloody days of the republic that tested the Ca
pacity of men Of this generation to govern them
selves. and determined the destiny OF great
DaOnla
Year: 1863

l need not repeat the news that is now being
discussed throughout the whole country. The
fifth campaign of the Army of the Potomac has
suddenly stopped Our victories seem to have
been fruiiless We have crossed the Rappahan-
mock amid circumstances that indicate defeat.
How we have been defeated can not say; for in
common with the country heard Of nothing but
tidings of valor and triumph, until the announce


ment of General HOOkers retreat came upon us
like the noise of thunder Ii may have been
strategic movement: but. if so. can imagine
no purpose that can possibly be gained We can
nnir call it q reverse.
Year: 1863

The PRovosr MARsHALs AND ASSISTANTS
Out of the four hundred and twenty three per-
sons appointed under the conscription law, only
thirfg.fre haze been in the military service Of the
United States This is the way the promise has 4.
been kept that thee places should be given to
worthy. patriotic military men. disabled from
active field service Y Express.
Year: 1863

This product, which, if properly made,
always commands good price and ready
sale, will this year be especially valuable,
owing to the high cost of every kind Of
sweetcning. Those having even few
trees, will do well to make the most Of
them, by commencing to tap as soon as
the sap will flow. In MANY localities a
large run may be had tho latter part Of
the present month, unless tho winter
should be protracted unseasonably.


Immediate preparation should be made
for the work, particularly where there is
large sugargrove. In such cases il will
doubtless pay to procure one of tho evap-
orators intended for sorghum syrup, but
which are equally fitted for sap boiling.
Cooks is certainly good. 1t was used i,
this way to some extent last year. with
entire satisfaction. Samples Of sugar
and syrup made with it, received at the
Agricultural office, were of the very finest
quality. (See advertisement in Jan. No.)
Shallow sheet-iron pans, which can be
made at the tinman's, will be found much
more economical than the deep kettles
frequently used. Provide a good supply
Of dry fuel convenient 10 the boiling place.
A shed to enclose the arch and kettle will
add to comfort and cleanliness. Buckets
Of tin are liehtest 10 carry, but are apt to
bc rusted during the year, which would
impart dark color 10 the syrup and SUI
gar. Unpainted pals, of cedar, pine or
white-wood, are generally Preferred
These, with the evaporation, the spouls,
and every thing connected with the manu-
facture, should be kept scrupulously clean.
The need of clarifying syrup, arises main
ly from neglect in this respect; tho best
specimens we have seen were made with
out the use of any substance to remove
impurities-none were suffered to be mix
ed with the sap.


Spouts are readily made by removing
the pith from pieces of elder, or from foot
lengths of inch square pine. For the lat
ter, remove the upper half to within two
inches of one end, bore or burn a one
quarter inch hole through the thick part
left, and cut groove from the hole TO
the other end. If elder stalks are access
ible, good spouts are made by saving
half through and splitting between the
cuts. Each piece then makes two spouts


A tbrce-quarter inch bit is best for tap
ping, which should be done on tho south
side of the tree, boring the hole about
ono inch deep.


II saves time after the boiling is COM
menced, to have constant stream Of sap
trickling into the evaporation, and tho
thckcned syrup dischnrging into second
vessel for "sugaring off," Otherwise the
sap collected must wait until the first lot
is finished. In the latter part of the
season it readily sours, and may soon
spoil. 1t is well TO add little lime to
the sap during the last running, TO neu-
tralize any existing acid.-Am. AgricM-
turist.
Year: 1863

HAs returned to Grand Haven and is on


IL hand again TO do all kinds Of Painting,
Glazing and Paper Hanging, on short notice,
cheap for Cash or Ready Pay. Please give me
call. Shop on Washington street, opposite the


Congregational Church. u 1872
Year: 1863

The Louisville Journal says that f" if
Mr.. Lincoln, gazing abroad throughout
the whole country that he was elected to
preside over, does not regret his election
more than almost any other man in the
nation, bitterly as millions regret it, he
must be the weakest or the worst man
in the nation"
Year: 1863

A splendid sword and belt, the gift of the
German citizens, Of Cincinnati, was presented
to Gen. s'gel, at Washington on Thursday.
The sword is very elegant one


Gen. Sige1 returned his thanks for the gift,
and said he would stand By Republican princi-
pies to the end. Many things had happened
In the war 10 discourage him, and his friends
Ind advised him to deslst from being soldier
as justice wns not being done him, but in such
q time as this no man should be discouraged
by little personal grievances. It was not a
time to bring personal quarrels before thepeo
pie. In relation to the reference that had been
made to the sword being drawn in other lands
he said that II this Government failed to
crush this rebellion there would be no use OF
attempting the establishment Of freedom in
any other land,
Year: 1863

CASUALLY to be procured make the Eyes O ache, and create feeling of unpleasant, ness to the wearer. This arises from two caus- es, the 1st being usually inaccurate grinding of the ordinary Lenses, and the 2d The want of Skill in the fitting. It is we'll known by the in itiated that no one can become perfect Opti- clan without having profound knowledge of that most intricate subject--The Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Eye.

 Mere theoretical knowledge of the subject will prove of but little avail toany person, unless, like the advertisers, they have super added practical long and careful experience in the part of their profession. The spectacles Off red hy
Year: 1863

At the late meeting Of the Synod Of
Pistsburg, . resolution was adopted REQ
ommending the churches to take immedi-
ste action to raise the salaries Of their
ministers to such 40 extent as duty in the
premises may require. The action is
worthy Of the emulation Of the different
church organizations throughout the
Year: 1863

Judge Thurman was invited to attend
and address the great Democratic meeting
at Marion, on Saturday, the 18th inst;
but being unable to go, he wrote the
following timely and appropriate letter to
the Chairman of the Democratic Central
Committee at that place. 1t is one ofthe


finest and best of the many excellent pa
pers that have been given to the public
since the opening of this campaign, and
reflects great credit on its distinguished
author. 1t is the production of "a scholar
and statesman, and will be persued with
intense interest throughout the State.
The papers will print it, and the people
will read it. Here it is:
Year: 1863

A quarter of pound of beeswax.
Half pound of rosin. Poupd the rosin
fine, and melt the rosin and beeswax to-
cether In some old iron vessel. When
they are melted stir in enough briek-dust
to make the mixture as thick as melted
sealing wax. Dip your bottle necks into
the hot cement after they are we'll corked
and in few minutes the cement will dry


The brick dust must be powdered as fine
as possible, and passed through gauzt
or fne muslin.
Year: 1863

p@ The idea of Democrat refusing
to vote for Vallandigham because he il
too ultra, while he is willing to cast the
very same vote which Joshua r. Giddings
Salmon p. Chase, Ben. Wade and Others
of the same stripe will vote at the mex
election is rather rich.
Year: 1863

Oar community was thrown into high
state of excitement last Thursday by a re-
port which reached town in The forenoon
that Fletcher Freeman, Esq. the enrolling
officer in Cass and Jefferson townships, had
been shot dead. The suspense of doubt as
to Its truth was soon ended by the arrival
der tor coffin. The sad intelligence cast
a gloom over the countenances of our citi.
zens. and caused heavy weight Of sorrow
to rest on the minds of all.


. The particulars as we have them are as


follows: The people of the road district in


which Mr. f. lived were that day called
out by the supervisor to work on the road.


Mr. Freeman started for the rendezvous of
the road hands. when meeting - Shaw
and Ely Rusher. who were without tools,
the two latter went back to his house for
hoes Fletcher pursuing his way alone. A
few minutes after leaving him they heard
the report of a gun, but paid no attention
hounds after deer but one of them. who
had been in the army, thought he recegni-
zed the cries as those Of man who was
shot. They thereupon returned and found
Mr.. +. dead 10 a small ravine. Shaw and
Rusher then proceeded to where the hands
had assembled aud informed them Of the
fact. This was about z O'Clock in the morn
ing. He was shot in the left side. just be-
low the ribs. the ball passing through and
coming out near the spine. An examina-
ton of the surroundings revealed the fact
that the assassin was secreted in the bushes
at the road side not more than 90 or 35 feet
from his victim. Sullivan Democrat.
Year: 1863

Happy is the man who has little home,
and little angel in it of a Saturday night
A house, no matter how little, provided it
will hold two or so-no matter how furnish
ed, provided there is hope in il let the
wind blow-close the curtains 5t.5s


What If they are calico or plain, without
border or tassel-or any such thing Let
the rain come down-heap up the fire. No
matter if you haven't a candle TO bless YOUR
self with. for what beautiful ligh, glowing
Goals make, reddening. clouding, selecting,
sunset radiance through the little room-iust
enough to talk by ; not loud as in the hur-
ryiug woald--bu, softly, whisperiugly, with
pauses between them. for the storm without
and the thoughts within to fill up


Then wheel the sofa round before the fire,
no matter If the sofa is settee, uncashion-
ed at that, if SO. may be it is Just long
enough for two, or, say two and half in
IL How sweetly the music OF silver bells
from time to time. falls on the listening ear
then How mournfullY swell the chimes of
the 90 days that are no more I"


Under such circumstances, aud such
time, one can get. at least. sixty-nine and
half statute miles nearer kingdom come "
than any other point in this world laid down
in Malie Brun


May De You smile at this picture, but
there Is secret between us. Wig: i. is
copy of the picture rudely drawn. but true
as the Pentaseuch, of an original in every
human heart.