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Year: 1864

THE VIoLIN.-The organ may be the king
of instruments, but the fiddle is the prime
minister. The very comparison is unfair ;
for the organ is large collection of instru-
ments, any one of which-that is to saw, any
one stop-is nothing when compared with a
very moderate performance on the violin.
Nor could an organ of five stops, the very
best, successfully compete with the usual
quartette of stringed Instruments, with a
double bass under all. to give them SUBJ
stantial growl to stand upon. The organ is,
it must be allowed, sacred instrument for
the use of ST. Cecilia and the heavenly choir
above, and all the churches which are wise
enough to use it here below. The fiddle is
the only instrument on which it is on authen-
tic record that the devil played. We know
that Burns has represented him as playing
on the bagpipes, an instrument which should
never be sounded out of his own dominions :;
but this is poetry. The evidence of Tartin
is plain prose: the devil appeared to him in
sleep, and played so exquisite sonata, that
when he awoke he could only put on paper a
very faint imitation of its Internal beauty
1t was actually proved. by the testimony of
an eye witness, that. at Vienna, the devil was
seen behind Paganini-very much resembling
himself-and guiding his fingers. Why is
this glorious instrument the object of slander
at all times? The very word fiddle has an
injurious twang about it. An old English
song describes a travelling, orchestra as
concert of fiddle de-dees. In country inIwhich
the attachment to the native soil was so
strong that in former days there was an OBJ
jectien to wash it even of the face and hands,
there was a disorder which it was thought
unclean even.to name; so it was called the
fid lie. So completely was this word con-
sidered medical term 10 the country we
allude to, that when a munifcent tessator
left a large fund to one of its universities for
the promot on of music, the university au.
thorities proceeded to pay or pension pro
fessors of anatomy out of this fund.
Year: 1864

is purely scientific preparation, discovered by
long research and study. and can be depended on
as being all that it is represented is perfectly
harmless, and will not stain the finest cambric.


If the use of this preparation is persevered in,
according the directions (Which will be found in
full on each bottle), there will be 10 necessity of
any one having gray hairs, matter to what age
the person may live.
Year: 1864

Ever brought to this City, which is
made up Of the best Foreign and
Domestic materials. Great care
has been displayed In the selection
of their Goods, which, owing to
their superior quality, make and
style, cannot be excelled anywhere.
As they have also bought their
entire stock cash Down. they
deem themselves justified in assert
ing that they can and shall offer
greater advantages to customers
regarding styles, prices, qualities
and assortment than any other
house in this city.


Those who intend favoring us
with call are respectfully invited
to examine and convince them
selves.


Remem Der the place
Year: 1864

PRoTEcTIoN AGAINST BoRERs.-Last week
we published an item copied from Stockton
paper, stating that many of the trees in San
Joaquin county had been destroyed by borers,
which entered the tree on the south side
near the ground. An observing friend, who
is never slow to profit by the hints which
nature gives, confirms this fact in regard to
the peculiar habits of the borer, and adds
that their ravages may be entirely prevented
by simply placing a shingle in the ground
in such a manner as to shade the south side
of the tree where they are accustomed to
enter. Contra Costa Gazette.
Year: 1864

SHOULD Nor Srop-No Democrat who
values his own personal protection or free
dom should stop Democratic paper this
year, under any conceivable consideration
except absolute poverty, for November will
bring the great political contest-the great
est ever witnessed in America-which is to
decide whether we are to have the free Gov
ernment instituted by the sages of the Revo
luton, or new and piraical one from the
mandatory of Lincoln e. Co. No matter
where you are located, no matter how hum
BILE III appearance the paper ensign of your
principles; stand by it as the sheet anchor OF
your hopes, which may yet ride the Ship OF
State safely through the impending storm.
We are not speaking now for the Echo mere


Iy, but we speak for the entire Democratic
press of the State, almost any one of which
contain more "bran" than "A combination of
the three big daily sheets of San Francisco
and Sacramento Bulletin, Alta and
Union. We have said, do not stop your pa
pers; we may 60 step further, and say, seek
to increase their circulation by urging your
neighbors to subscribe, thus helping to ex-
tend healthy sentiment. Napa Echo.
Year: 1864

Dearest love, do you remember


When we last did meet,
How you told me that you loved me,
Kneeling at my feet?
o, how proud you stood before me
In your suit of blue,
When you vowed to me and country,
Ever to be true,
When the Summer breeze is signing
Mournfully along,
Or when the Autumn leaves are falling,
Sadly breathes the song:
Oft in dreams see thee lying
On the battle plain,
Lonely, wounded, even dying,
Calling, but in vain.
If amid the din of battle


Nobly you should fall,
Far away from those who love you,
None to hear you call,
Who would whisper words of miort,
Who would soothc your pain?
Oh! the many cruel fancies


Ever in my brain!
But our country called you, darling
Angels cheer your way;
While our nations sons are fighting,
We can only pray!
Nobly strike for God and Union
Let all nations see
How we love our starry banner,
Emblem of the free!
Year: 1864

BLAcK.-The period in which we just now
live is one of undoubted fraud and corrup
ton. There never was an Administration
at Washington under which fraud was carr
ried on as openly and boldly an1 successfully
as now. The criminal who t1atters the
President and supports the Administration
has full liberty to rob the Government
The millions that are now being stolen with
impunity by pets of the Cabinet will never
be counted. 1t is disloyal to expose the
corruption Of the party in power.


Mountain Democrat
Year: 1864

REBEL CRUELTY.-A correspondent of the
Louisville Journal writes: II cannot refrain
from sending you the following bit, an exl
tract from a private letter received from a
relative Of the late Gen. VIM. H. Lytle, of
Cincinnati.


"Cousin Wills sisters were much affected
by the kindness with which his remains
were treated by the Confederates. A Con.
federate surgeon, who identified him, cut off
some of his hair, to send to his sisters. They
also sent his private papers, watch, chain and
money. They had his grave marked with a
slab, and when the metallic coffin was sent
for the body, placed it tenderly in it. They
had covered the wounds in his face first with
green leaves, then with lace net and fine
cambric handkerchief His remains were
escorted to the lines by sixteen Confederate
officers none under the rank of Colonel"
Year: 1864

The other day we were amused by the re-
port, published in one of the daily journals,
that Georgia regiment bad intended to de
sert to our lines, but that the design was dis.
covered, and the regiment didn't come al
though the news of the attempt did.


The report amused US, because that Geor-
gia Regiment is very old friend of ours. 1t
often turns up in the newspapers. We take
up our Herald every morning; and always
find something or other about it. Some
times it is Georgia regiment. Sometimes
it is transformed into Tennessee regiment
Sometimes it swelIs to brigade Under
any name, and in any form, it is always
going to desert and don't do it, 1t would
be great relief to us if it would either give
up the idea or come.


We have had the Georgia regiment in our
minds eye ever since the war began. 1t is
an annoying, tantalizng and vexatious regi-
ment, and gives us no little trouble. We
know that its members are ragged and hun
cry. We imagine that its officers are dis
satisfied with the war. We are always in
hopes that it will succeed in escaping. Still
it never comes. 1t is like the ship which
belongs to us, and which we freghted with
happy hopes, long ago, and which is always
coming in laden with gold, but keeps con-
tinualy on the voyage, and never arrives at
any port.


We are satisfied that our Georgia regiment
is brave regiment. Once it revoled and
pitched into the other Confederate troops.
There was fight in the army, and that
Georgia regiment got the worst of it. The
regiment was cut up and annhilated We
mourned over it and had serious thoughts Of
wearing black, the only objection being that
our motives might be misunderstood, and
that black did not become our complexion.
What was our surprise and delight however,
to read in the paper, the next morning, that
our Georgia regiment had come to life again.
and was going to desert in body. Then we
were sure it was coming, but it never came.


So often has our Georgia regiment been
about to desert in a body and so often has it
disappointed us, that we begin to believe it
has no body at all. Upon no other bypoth-
ess can we account for the fact that our
Georgia regiment is ubiquitous. One day
we hear of it in Virginia. The next day it
is away out in Texas. Spirits can move
about in this bewdering style, but regiments
composed of men with bodies cannot. Oar
theory in regard to the matter is that our
Georgia regiment was massacred somewhere
or other, at the beginning of the war, and
that its disembodied spirit now trots around
on the double quick, trying to get back into
the Union, and always failing like the poor
Flying Dutchman of ancient memory. Some
practical people believe that the whole thing
is a myth; but we decidedly prefer our own
theory, having a great deal too much respect
for the papers to charge that the reporters
are indebted to their 'imagnations for their
facts.
Year: 1864

FERNANDO WooD's PRoposIrIoN. - The
Louisville Democrat makes the following re.
marks upon Fernando Woods peace propo
stions:


We see that Fernando Wood has made n
move to see If Peace Commissioners cant
do something for a restoration. 1t is omn,
ous that the proposition was laid on the table
by majority of eight. A change of five
votes would have carried it. In peace pres
pare for war for peace is equally good. 1t
may be said this will encourage the rebels
If it does it is their own fault. All sober
people who look on this contest will regard
this movement as praiseworthy. 1t places
the Governmental favorable light before
the world and before its own people. Soon
er or later such a proposition will carry, and
it will end in Union of these States Mag.
nanimity and concession will enlist the sym
pathy of the world, and will find a response
in the hearts of the masses who feel no I'M
terest except in the restoration of the Union.
Perhaps the time has not come vet for wis
dom and moderation, but the time will come.
Year: 1864

The GOLD SrEcULATIoS.-The Hon
G. Ssebbin Of New York, who is him.
self the President Of the Board Of Broker:
in New York city, iu q speech which be
made in Congress . few days ego, put
this matter Of gold speculation in its true
light He said:


"Tbere are artificial means constantly
being used to influence the price Of gold.
These means have been employed since
the suspension Of specie payments. They
have increased from month to month for the
past year, just in proportion to the growth
of speculation, which to-day exceeds in
volume anything ever before known in
the history Of cisiliza.ion. 1t has become
necessary for the safety Of this huge struc-
ture Of illegitimate traffic that the price Of
gold should continue to rise in respec. to
the currency; and, sir, it will not be per-
mitted to decline, if human ingenuity and
human effort can prevent it. Such .
state of things must give birth 10 every
species Of device and to every kind Of ar
ti6cial process. They will come in the
form of misrepresentation Of the military
situation Of the country, and exaggera ed
statements Of any defeats in the field /;
they will be 10 the shape Of extensive
com binstions for the temporary purchase
Of the floating gold in the market; 10 the
false statements Is to the character and
condition Of the public debt, and Of the
objects and designs of the Government /;
and al this is rendered more easily svaila-
BILE BY the ignorance shat is permitted to
prevail as to the resources and power Of
the nation"
Year: 1864

The Cops and Rebels have been trying
to encourage themselves with the hope Of
a desperate struggle for the Presidency
between Lincoln and Chase All theil
labor and hope are spoiled BY Chase:
withdrawal. Wha. Will the poor Cops
and Kebs try next.
Year: 1864

The TABLEAux last evening were well
represented to large and admiring audi
ence. All the performers acquitted them
selves in a highly creditable manner
There will be no exhibition in Concert Hall
this evening, but tomorrow evening there
will be new set of tableaux presented.
Year: 1864

CONDENSED TABULAR STATEMENT OF THE
~ Board of Health of the City Of Wheeling for the
month of June, 1864, showing the number, ages and
sex of the deceased and the diseases Of which
they died; namely
Year: 1864

Men are constantly buoying themselves
with tho hope that this war will be brought
to an end, and that the Constitution will be
maintained and the laws vindicated. But
what is the use of Constitution which is
equally despsed North and South! What
is the value of laws that may be violated:
without murmur from the loyal Ieagues9
What is the use of freeing the blacks from
personal slavery, merely to confound them
with the whites in general political slaveryl


If the sectional contest ends how long be-
fore civil contest will begin?


There can never be free country where
every individual does not feel an invasion Of
the constitutional rights of another, an in
vasion of his own.


There cannot safely be two parties in "a
free country, unless the Constitution and the
laws limit the bounds of party. When they
do not. there are factions, and with factions
comes civil war.


Is it in vain that history is written; is
every community, heedless of the past, to
run the same circe9 SO it appears to us;
uot from what has been done so much as
from the spirit with which action has been
received, Illegally, if committed by men
in power, is accepted as the rule.


Greenport Watchman.
Year: 1864

the co-stltes recurring TO their natural rights in
c,ses not made Federal will concur ia declaring
these void aud of no force, and will each unite
with this commonwealth in requesting their re-
peal at the next session of Congress.
Year: 1864

"l'm glad your going to stay to tea this
afternoon" said little boy to lady visitor
of his maternal parent.


"Why so, my boy9'


"'Causs we always get hot cakes when
there is company to tea"
Year: 1864

No. A Market Space, second door from 9Th street.


Having q large and extensive Stock of Goods,
and desrous of reducing i before the close OF the
season, the PRICES will be marked down much
below their original value.
Ladies will now have the Opportunity of pur-
chasing an elegant, stylish Bonnet for the same
where. -


The stock Is complete, with every novelty of the
season. my N-2wf
Year: 1864

MARRIED THE WRONG WoMAN-A short time ago candidate for matrimony arrived in town, and straightway repaired to the office of obtaining marriage certificate. The clerk misunderstood the name of the fair one who had been making inroads on the affections of the applicant, and consequently inserted the wrong name Of the female party who was to be tied by the silken cords. The intended groom was so delighted with the prospect be- lore him that he did net stop to read the docu- nent after it was placed in his hands, but, 1orklng over two dollars, he thrust the legal privilege in his pocket Gaining an audience with the object of his heart, the two repaired to the house Of clergyman, where the docu- ment was presented, which in the eyes of the minister, appearing perfectly satisfactory, the two were united in the holy bonds of wedlock.

 ihe next morning. upon seating themselves at the breakfast table of one of our hotels, the groom commenced reading the record of his marriage in the morning papers, and found that the printers had him married to another woman Ihrusting his hand in his pocket, he pulled out the marriage license, when, To and behold to his utter astonishment. he discover ed that the clerk had committed the grave error Of inserting the wrong name of the in- tended bride. Tnrning to the object of his affection, with an excited yet tremulous voice, he exclaimed Maria, mistake has been made, and am married to the wrong woma an ! You are not my lawful wife! !" Maria gave glance at the document, and with half drawn sigh, answered: {" it's no use fretting, Jere- miah-its too late nowr'
Year: 1864

ELI TREAT, once again would inform 9B his old customers who have 20 liberaly patronized him during the past twelve years that he has sold the Store he now occupies and it will change tenants on the first of Octe- Der next. The next six months he will devote his time to selling off his entire Stock of goods. Let no one entertain doubt, as to thefaet that his goods are to be sold out entire within the next six months. Every person is interested in this sale at this present time, particularly where goods in market rule so enormously high, especially when they are assured that almost nine tenths of his stock was purchased before the advance.

 If anybody wishes to cat the Corners they now have opportunity, as the Goods will be sold out entire. Every thing except Fixtures will be sold at private sale, if possible, and if any thing remains, the Auction hammer will close up tho balance.

 J. ELI TREAT. New Milford, April l, 1864. tf52
Year: 1864

\ gentleman Just arrived from TIagors.
town yesterday, furnished our reporter
with an item going to show the spirit and
temper of the invading rebels. When tho
rebel horde appeared in front Of Hagers-
town, one Of it's principal citizens undertook
q measure to which he looked for the pres
ervation OF his property. He farmed about
two hundred acres of land. His barns were
iull of grain, his pastures were dotted with
sheep and cattle and forty well fed swine
were gathered in the rear of his corn cribs.
lie was emphatiCally man of plenty Of
substance.


When the rebels came no walked out to
their lines with damask linen napkin fixed
to his walking cane. The first rebel soldier
he encountered he requested to show him
to the commanding officer. He was passed
under guard to the object Of his search.
General" said he II am warm sympa-
thizer with the south. heartily wish suo-
cess to this invasion and to your forces.
! My object in seeking you is to ask that you
and IA many of your staff as will accept the
! invitation will make my house your head
quarter during your stay here. My house
| is yonder upon that hill, pointing to fine
old fashioned mansion, with modern addi-
tions with a long row of hay ricks in the
back ground.


you sympathize with tho south, did you
say" queried the general.


Ivory earnestly, sir, and always have
done so"


The rebel General bcckoned to a sergeant
who stood near him. Bring musket for
this man" said he, "and take him into the
ranks


The "sympathizer" opened wide his eyes
but stood mute with horror lie stammer-
ed out at last, Obi | don't mean that, Gener-
al. want TO entertain you and your staff
while you remain here, and to show you
that ann your friend"


Tho rebel General contemptuously in
formed him that they interpreted sympathy
only in its literal sense. He had claimed to
sympathizc with them, and they in!euded to
avail themselves of his good will. A string
OF wagons was at once trotted to the sym.
Ipithizers property, and in the same after.
noon no was stripped of everything. The
rebels carried off all his cattle, sheep, hogs
and smaller live stock, removed all his
hay and wheat crop, leaving his barns ut
terly empty. The cavalry horses were
turned into his growing oats and his corn
was cut for fodder for his stock while on
tho march. The sympathizers was detained
until all was done, and was then released
with thanks for the sympathy he had mani.
fosted. Many like him in Maryland are
reapins the fruits Of their sympathy. When
men will take tho suckers out of their
pumps to prevent Union soldiers from
drinking the water, their sympathy with
the south deserves su9h recognition as tina
tgivon to the friend of the rebel cause above
Preferred to, who came to grief at Hagers
town. North American
Year: 1864

the sun holds up the airth, I should
like to know what holds up the alrth
when the sun goes down.


This was a cllncher. l remarked
that it was very serious subject and
we might take thesworld as it comes.
Year: 1864

are the most active and thorough pills
that have ever been introduced.


They act 60 directly upon the Liver,
exciting that organ 70 such m extent -
that the system does not relapse into its
former condition, which Is toO apt 10 be
the case with simply purgaiivc pill.


Thew are really
Year: 1864

in the main. landed property is still
the same condition in England to-day as
il was Immediately after the Norman con-
quest The foreign invaders at that
time divided the land among small
number of mobiles and brigand captains
with the point of sword and in the
Doomsdsy Book it was then laid down
that their right TO the possession of these
lands was as high as heaven and as deep
as hell, and that the hand of him should
wither who would dare to touch it. In
the course of time number of free pro
prietors crept in between the landholding
aristocracy, but subsequent Parliamentary
acts. known as the Enclosure acts, re-
stricted once more the number OF free
proprietors by forcible appropriation
With the exception of few localities,
England possesses no peasantry IN the
sense of France and of southern and
western Germany. There is only the ar
istocratie proprietor, the steward or the
farming tenant and the laborer. The
condition of the laborer is worse than
anywhere in central or western Europe,
The political power British feudalism
wields is immense.
Year: 1864

MY son would YOU suppose that the
Lords prayer could be engraved in space
no larger than the area OF half dime:
We'll yes, father, if half dime is as
large in eFerybody's eyes as it is in yours
| think there would be no difficulty ia
putting it in about four times"
Year: 1864

Newspapers subscriptions are infallible
tests of mems honesty. If man is dis.
honest, he will cheat the printer in some
way-say that he has paid when he has
motor sent money and il was lost by
mail-or will take the paper and will not
pay for it, on the plea that be did not sub.
scribe for it or will move off, leaving it to
come to the Office he left. Thousands of
professed Christiansare dishonest, and the
printers book will tell fearlully on the
final settlement Of the judgmen. day
How many who read this Iaragruph will
be guiltless of the offensc.
Year: 1864

Oct. Is, near Lafayette.- People should
have no anxiety about us. The enemy have
suffered greater loss in this last move than we
have, and his troops almost exhausted. Our
army is better off when on an active campaign.
The men are all in better health and spirits