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Year: 1862

The Cincinnati Commercial says: In the
meantime slavery is surely cIumbling, and
is being irreparably shattered by events
beyond the control OF Cabinets aud armies.
The work of its Obstruction goes on with the
war and keeps pace with its accelerated
movements. The Secess;onists themselves
are the great practical Aboltionisis They
are the iconoclasts of their ebony idol There
is not "leader" among them who has
not done much more to ab0liti0nize the
South than Wendell Phillips aud all the rest
Of our autislavery theorists. The plain
spoken ParsOn BrOwnlow told our mer-
chants, yesterday, the significant truth, that
the Confederate soldiers had "stolen more
negroes in a few of the last months than
all the AbOitonists had stolen In forty
years." 1t should not be fOrgolten-it is,
indeed, the key-fact Of our current history
that there are two slavery interests-the
political aud the property interests; aud that
tie former is responsible for the war. The
extreme anti-slavery men overlook or ig


more this fact, aud hence their cry that there
can be no peace without the abolition of
slavery, and the conspicuous want Of states
manship in their measures. The aggressive
political interest in slavery must be crushed


1t is the rebellion. Without its utter over
throw there can be no restoration of the
Union. The slavery politicians can never
more hold the mastery of the Union or pre-.
serve balance Of power in IT.. Their
schemes for the extension of slavery with
political views are forever wiped out The
property interest in slavery may remain
without jeOpardiZing and impairing all the
other interests in The country by the per-
pelual menace of war, and deprived of the
control Of the Government aud shaken 10
all parts the relation Of slavery will be
ameliorated and pass away in good time
without the direct assistance of the General
Government as rapidly as will conduce to
the greatest good to both races involved.
Year: 1862

A peddler recently arrested at one Of,
the encampments upon the other side Of
the river had upon his person . novel
canteen, for which, thus far, q patisBt
has never been applied for, Scores Of
soldiers in the vicinity Of Alexandria
were found to be daily inebriated, hut
how they procured their liquor could
not be aseertained, until one day It was
discovered that the peddler aforesaid
was an active agent. His person was
searched, and upon his back, under his
overcoat, was found strapped 6 tin cam
teen, capable of holding about two gall
Ions, and fitting to his person so we'll
that even the acquaintance who gave
him friendly tap upon the back was
unaware of the near proximity Of tbs
fire. water. e...se.s-s.


Aside from the opening into which
the liquor was poured, and the head at
the top fer the entrance Of the proper
gravity of air to cease speedy fow,-
upon the left side was spiggot, from
which soldier could, unobserved; while
in apparent conversation draw all that
he desired.


In proper hands the. newly devised
canteen would be found useful upon o
long march, but devoted to illegitimsts
purposes, is fraught with injury to the
regiment into whose limits it is received.
Year: 1862

Recreation can be fully enjoyed only
by man who has some honest occupa-
ton. The end of the work is to enjoy
leisure; but to enjoy leisure, you must
come after school time. otherwise it
looses it SAVIOR. Play, after all, is rel
ative thing; it is not thing which has
an absolute existence. There is no such
thing as play except to the worker. 1t
comes out by contrast. Put white upon
white, and you can hardly see it; put
white upon blacks, how bright it isl
Light your lamp in the sunshine and it
is nothing; you must have dark around
to make its presence felt.


And, besides this, the greater part OF
the enjoyment Of recreation consists in
the feeling that we have earned it by
previous hard work. One goes out for
the afternoon walk with light heart.
when one has done good task since
breakfast 1t is one thing for dwad-
ling idl"r to set off to the Continent or
to the Highlands, just because he was
sick Of everything around him; and
quite another when hard wrought
man, who is of some use in life, sets of
as gay as lark, with the pleasant feel
ing that has brought some work to an
end, on that self-same tour.


And then busy man finds relish
in simple recreations; while man who
has nothing to do, finds all things wear
isome, and thinks that life is sused up;
it takes something quite out Of the way
to tickle that indurated palate; you
might as we'll prick the hide of a hippo
potamus with needle, as to excite the
interest of that base being by any
amusement which is not spiced with the
cayenne of vice. And that certainly
has a powerful effect. It was glass of
water the wicked old French woman
vas drinking when she said. go that
this was sin, to give it arelish!'
Year: 1862

The present times are not wholly dis
astrous. Peace has its evils as well as
war. Alison, in his history, remarks
that ''in long-eontinued peace thero is
relaxation of morals and corruption of
manners in the highest degree injurious
to society. Efeminacy, luxury, and
fraud become common. !" All these evils
have been increasing among US with
great rapidity, through our mercantile
prosperity, within the last few years.
This war will exchange our efeminacy
for more muscular power and better phys
ical developments By this war we have
sent million men into the great gym
nasium, and set them to exercising
We have taken them out Of the facto-
ries and the workshops, and from the
dull monotony of town life, and given
them the soldiers duty, which will
change the thin and slender forms to
the bronzed and muscular proportions.
Many Will die in the war and from its
hardships, and as many others will date
renewed health AID strength from it.
Physically this will tell in favor of our
people for three generations Netobury-
port Herald.
Year: 1862

Next to the Bible there is nothing
that speaks more powerfully and beau
tifully than the seasons. Spring breaks
out With the laughing mirth and fresh
ness OF the young child. Nature as
sumes roseate hue and joy is written
upon all Gods works. How cheerfully
we watch the budding leaves and the
unfolding flowers. This is like the
dawn of life. The young mind lives
in the present glory, and sees not the
coming future.


Summer comes. Nature is develop
ed. Earth's carpet is spread; the trees
wave With their green foliage, and the
Howerssare in gorgeous bloom. Heaven
has In pressed upon creation the high
est Perfection. One can hardly realize
the idea that these are perishable. So
it is with the early noon of life. We
see man in the pride of his strength
and greatness, and woman in the sur
passing glory of her beauty-but see
not the invisible mortality growing be-
| Meath


But autumn is here. And the fow-
|ers have drooped, and the sere and yell
low leaf has fallen from the chilled tree.
The cold blast has driven out the warm
atmosphere, redolent with perfume.
Death is written upon Nature, and
Winters white shroud will soon be
thrown over her corpse. So it is with
life. The changing seasons teach US
a mournful lesson; yet, to him whose
heart is right, it is not mournful but
very beautiful.


But the death of Nature is not an ev-
erlasting sleep. Ere many months it
shall cast off its funeral gear and spring
up from the grave with new life, and
bud and blossom as before. Nature
never dies-she only rests awhile from
her labors of mercy and love.
Thus it is with human existence. The
great principle of vitality in Nature is
equally applicable to the spiritual as to
the animal economy. The intellect
may throw its vision beyond the shad-
ows oflife's dreary winter and see itself
in the bloom of an eternal existence
We pity the man who esteems himself
of less value in the estimation of heaven
than are the mute trees or the soulless
flowers.
Year: 1862

neglect that had begun to be apparent
about the before happy home. These
increased when the Spring time came
and others, beside myself, came to know
the secret, that our neighbor had
yielded to the tempter, and was become
drunkard. Oh, how our Learts acheo
for the poor wife, as we saw her taking
up the burden of such life, and striv.
ing patiently to bear It'll Of course, the
burden grew daily heavier, and ha1de,
to be borne; but God was merciful to
her, and he gathered her home when
the harvest time came, to the land oi
the immortals.


We could none of US be sad when ws
saw the funeral eortege wend its way
slowly from the cottage, for we felt il
blessed that her heur ofrest had come
We saw the lonely, heart-broken, con,
science -smitten husband, return to the
desolate cottage. eFriends offered to
stay with him that night, but he de,
clined their offers, and we left him alone
with his narrowing mem Notwithstanding
lightly as we crossed the threshold, az
if We had left a murderer in his gloomy
prison house.


About midnight, I was awakened by
the cry of fire, and, springing from my
bed, found the cottage nearly in ashes.
The night was calm, and the fire had
progressed S. far before it was discov.
cred, that few moments more left moth
ing but mouldering ruins, where the
happy home had once stood monu-
ment of Joy. No one knew where the
husband had gone. He has never been
seen here since, and rumor whispered
that he had fred the house, in frenzy
of despair, and fed. l bought the lot
and have persistently refused to
have the house rebuilt. 1t has been,
and shall long remain, a mournful
monument of the blighting curse oi
Ram.


No one ever mourned for the unhappy
drunkarcl. who had been the cause OF
all this rum, for none knew that he was
dead; but tonight l whisper in your
ear, Il secret which has been long known
to me;--that he burned that night with
the cottage, and his ashes fitly moulder
there with its ruins.
Year: 1862

see any signs of fainting about this time,
apply the camphor bottle, or throw cold
water in their faces. Be determined so
have them, and ''They," and the per-
sons they have been slandsriig face TO
face. If they were treated IN this man
ner, they would have g thousand excuses
for not calling again o, how cautious
they would be, for fear of being caught
in the same trap again. I would ad-
wise all to resort to this treatment, and,
in short time these vipers, that arg q
pest and curse to society, would hare
to die, and, all the people would say
Amen.


Let US all be careful to show ourselves
friendly in our conversation ahsut xbs
sent persons. It should be q rale, 1
fixed and analterable rule, never 10
speak word Of an absent person which,
we should be either afraid OF ashamed
to speak in his presence. It is not only
unchristian, but uuuaanly, to attack xn
absent person. By this means pefpet-
ual enmity kept up. It makes the
thing still wose, if, while we abuse q
person behind his back, We keep up d
show of friendship before his face,
There is so much Of the devil in this
conduct that the person who is guilty
of it, is fit for no society but that Of in-
fernal spirits.


Let it be remembered that the word
devil signifies an accuser or slanderer.
Ii is slanderer who "backbites With
his tongue, and taketh up reproaoh
against his neighbor." To slander q
good man By forging lies and caluufnies
| is one of the greatest crimes We can
commit against him, except that Of ta-


king away his life; and. perhaps, id
some cases it would be a less evil 10


murder his body than his character


The crime Of representing bad man


worse than he really is, does not fall
short of the other in diabolical malig-
nifty; we should despise both. If We
rob man on the highway, he has an


opportunity of defending himself; but,
SANDER robs him of his character, with
out the possibility of self defense.
A very good man was called upon
once to represent the character Of an.
other, having nothing else to say about
him, said: He is good singer.
PSI hope none of your readers
will think that have been personal in
these articles. / don't mean Mr.. A,


Mrs. B or Hiss. C; mean whispsrsfs
and backbiters, if there are any in


Meigs County. If there are none, then
we are greatly blessed, and should hold
fast day, to thank God for being de-
livered


don't want to be understood to say
that all entertainments and tea parties
are sinful, and always attended By our
characters, by any means. 1t is true,
that have attended some that we're 1n-
profitable and sinful, and to such have
reference in this article. It is also
true that l have attended many that
were pleasant, when the time was we'll
spent in intellectual conversation.
would like to attend few more of such,
send in your invitations.
Year: 1862

LAST LEorURE.-Courtship and mar.
ried life is the subject Of Prof Fowler's last
lecture at LIE Claire Hall TO- night. All who
are suffering from conjugal i.ls will find it
moat profitable fer them to attend, ard those
who anticipate or enjoy happy conjugal rela-
Old and young. married and single, 60 and be
profited by an expedition Of the true dom estic
relations.


Remember that the Professor leaves Dayen.
port on Monday afternoon. Now is the only
time to obtain those reliable and valuable
chronological descriptions Of character which
give the key to successful life.
Year: 1862

SOMETHING WoRTA NoTICrNG.-It
should be generally knows that At about this
time Of the year the sugsr maple tree
sheds iss seed. and that tbsss seeds planted
right away will send up young shoot some
two OF three feet high during the present Sea-
son. There is not more valuable and beau
tiful shade tree indigenous to The latitude than
the sugar maple, while, at the same time they
ale scarce. Now the object Of this paragraph
10 to call the attention Of our citizsns and the
farmers Of Scott county to the fact that they
can now secure the seed and put themselves in
the way to raise the moe. mag gni6cent shade
trees in the country. They require NO great
amount Of care, only to keep the cattle from
bro wsing them down. and in . few years the
country will be blessed with their lovely. ap-
pearance and grateful shade Is it not worth
trying? A very little atteGstion and 20 ex
psnss will greatly enhance the beauty and
value Of property. Those who don't want to
take the trouble Of picking up the seed. can
get two quarts for only dime at the Hawk.
eye Store. We hope this will not be neg.
leeted.


Dome GFINELY.-Gentlemen who have
turned their attention to grape planting this
Spring, inform US that the vines are coming
along finely. even better than they expected.
There have probably been set out not less
than twenty thousand vines in this city during
the String. and it ia safe to cay that ninty y.fve
per cent. Of them are destired to flourish, and
in year or two, to rejoice in abundant clua.
tsrs of that royal fruit. 1t is almost inspiring
TO think Of it. The future history Of Daven-
pert will smack Of delicious grapes ard rare
old domestic wine.


The old and those wires coming in THE year
show every sign Of an abundant crop Grow
ers are more strongly than ever persuaded
that they have ''good thing" in their pos
session. Iustead Of being dependent upon
Cincinnati for our grapes our people will sup
ply goodly portion Of the demand his COM
ing Fall, and in three years at the outside,
they will be in condition TO export many
hundred weight from tho vineyards th at will
decorate the sunny slopes Of our beautiful
city.
Year: 1862

A HEAVY SuowER.-Yesterday after
noon We were blessed with q most glorious
shower, which will be Of incslculable benefit
TO our agricultural friends, and serve to lay
the villainous duet. which has been plying
round in profusion Of late.
Year: 1862

GERMAN TuEATRE.-BENErlT OF MISS
CLARA KENKEL - Next Monday every this
young favorite will take bensdt, on which
occasion two operas will be presented both
very beautiful and interesting. We bespeak
for the young lady crowded house and q
rousing benefit.
Year: 1862

BLOWN OvERBoARD.-During the
storm last evening, the draw Of the Railroad
Bridge was being opened to pass boat, when
the wind carried it around with additional
force. This, together with the force of the
wind, swept from the lower end Of the draw
the temporary cabin in which the hands slept,
carrying away burks, clothing, bridge Ian.
terms, etc. into the river. The loss cannot be
very heavy, though pretty good joke on the
bovs
Year: 1862

him going. So with retreating enemy
Moral encouragement robs him of half his
strength. Make him turn at bay. and rest
easy. He is worried. You are at ease"


Such are part of the military ideas Of
Gen. Rosecrans. Why did Grant order him
to halt from carrying them out, after the
later battles of Corinth and Fukaa
Year: 1862

All the men who have enrolled their
names with the Cleveland Grays and Per-
ry Light Infantry are urgently requested
to meet at the Grays Armory this Tues
day) evening at z o'clock. The Perry
Light Infantry are recruiting at this Arm
Year: 1862

PRINTERS AND THE WAR.-Ne class of our
citizens have responded with moro alacrity
to the call of their country than the members
of the cart preservative Of all arts" There
is perhaps not an Office in this city that has
not sent fourth some Of its men to help to
swell the rank of the" Grand Army"
which is to crush out rebellion. The patrl-


otism of Benjamin Franklin still animates the
craft, and they are ready to lay aside the
" composing stick" and shoulder the shoot
ing stick" at fhe call of duty. The printers
are we'll represented in the solid columns OF
the Union, and with good shooting sticks,


plenty of loaded matter, full front OF can


non. and bold face, they will meet the antn-
ions of Jeff Davis, batter his forts, chase the
enemy from his strongholds, and lock up the
forms of the secesh leaders, We are sure be
fore thew return they will make an imposing
disploy. and imprint a good impression upon
history's paos. If all classes of the commu'


nitv had the same deep love for the Union, in
their bosoms, as do the printers, not will
fall out of our holy flag, not Of our soil vii
| be piyen up to traitors.
Year: 1862

az The report from a correspondent of
the New York Times, to the effect that our
soldiers on the Upper Potomac want to go
home," and all that sort of stuff, is simply
bsoh. All private letters and accounts that
we have lately read or heard of from that
quarter, or any other department of the
Union army, are Of quite different tone.
Year: 1862

CORlNTH MISS, Oct. 9.
L have already seen every wounded mar
on the enclosed list, and looked at nearly al
the wounds. We find them scattered in tents
buildings, on the ground, and almost every
where but they are in much better condition
than expected to find them, where there is
so much confusion, &C. tell you am see
ing horrible sights. Our wounded are heroic
fellows, and all jovial, no matter how much
pain they feel. They say they have gained
victory; that they have given Price a good
thrashing. They are heroes, and have the
marks to show. 1t makes me shudder to see
these brave boys suffering such pain from
their wounds; and then again it does me good
to see them and hear their descriptions of
the battle. They are proud of their wounds,
and were all as glad to see us as they could
have been to see a brother.


l have heard expressions from them that
would make the northern rebel sympathiser
quail. 1t never would do for such men as
Mr.. I. and Mr.. c. to show their faces in the
Federal ranks in seceshdom. They feel that
just such men as these are prolonging the
war. have avoided saying any thing to them
about politics, but have heard them talk,
and l find that they worship such men as
Logan and Ingersoll, and despise every man
who opposes the President.


The Second and Seventh Iowa boys-the
heroes of Belmont, Donelson, Shiloh and Co.
rinth-are the worst cut up of any of the reg
iments; and the grand charge of the End and
7th, all say, was the most brilliant charge of
the war.


don't suppose have found over one third
of the Iowa wounded, but I am going to find
every one of them before 1 return, and get
them comfortable here or send them north.


l am busy every moment, and cannot say
when I can come home. We have plenty to
do, and DR.. Hershe is very busy. He is con-
stantly on the run, and is doing more work
than home physician would do in five years.
practice. I tell you he is the right man in
such place as this. He is the Surgeon of
one division in the General Hospital. He
will come home some time next week.


All the Iowa regiments that are in servicea-
BILE condition are away from here, but are
looked for in a few days. I have been so
busy that I have not even had time to visit
the battle-ground, but will do so as soon as I
can, without neglecting my duty.


All these men have seen in person.


H. S. COMPTON.
Year: 1862

The Queen, if we are rightly in,
formed, shows herself at this su-
preme crisis of her life worthy of
her high station. AS if her owe
experience and penetration led her
to divine what no one a. such an
hour could obtrude upon her, the
Queen has declared that the pres,
ent is a time which will not admit
of mourntuI inaction, and that it
is her duty to attend without DELAY
to public business That her Mai
esty should be capable of such an
effort will CRAFTY every one; but it
need not be matter of SURPRISE
Even in ordinary life nothing is
more common than to see women
who during marriage have been
accustomed to depend wholly on
their husbands, aid who have
thought it impossible that they
could ever face the rough struggles
of the world, assuming in their
widowhood a courage and indie
pendencc of character seemingly
foreign to their natures,
Year: 1862

any question wh5cI q member
might start: and this they have Il
right to cAH upon pslsons to speak
and to keep order \ all Church
meetings.


They pronounce and execute the
sentence and censure6f the Church
on trangressing niedIbers.


The collc,t tive body lIannot, with
out then most spfioM rcasons for
their conduct, transact any Church
business without either their sane
ton or their presence.


So long as they maintain the
law of Christ, aud act in its spirit
and in harmony with its letter,
their authority over the Church is
binding, But if the elders or pas
tors have their rights and author
ity in the Church, so have also
the members their privileges to
enjoy and duties to perform. 1t is
their duty to submit to the law of
Christ, as explained and enforced
by their elders.


The people have a right to Judge
for themselves whether what is
preached to them is the truth OF
God.