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Year: 1863

CAMP 9TH y. G. TROOPS,


Near Kapiian Station, Aug Oath, 1868.
MEssRs EDITORS You have no doubt concluded
long ago that Sinclear had gone up the spout but
alive and able to destroy bis full quota of Mr. Davis
bountiful ratons. will have to request that you ex
cuse Sinclear for his prolonged silence the ground
that it was impossible until very lately for him to get
more than paper enough to write line two every
week to his parents and Miss Seraphna-


That gal you know


That bothers him SO,


Especially when she writes such letters the last he
received about the calico frock he promised to bring
her from Pennsylvania. Since he got that fatal letter
he has been able to paper enough to write several
letters to the Patriot.


1t would be useless for me 10 bore the readers Of the
Patriot at this late date with recital Of events con-
nected with the Md and Pa. campaign, as there has
been enough written about it already to disgust both
North and South, neither Of which were very greatly
benefited by it. For the last week or two have not
heard much else talked of in camp but the conduct OF
North Carolina in regard to the peace question. The
rum DIS We get from the citizens OF different parts OF the
State who visiting their people III the army are
various. O0e Gay we hear that the deserters and
Unionsts have formed league n the western part OF
the State and threaten to force those who are opposed
into submission and reconstruction. Another day we
hear that the whole State Of North Carolina is regular
in fer peace upon any terms and to cap the climax we
were informed last Tuesday that the Stars and Stripes
| were family waving over the Capitol at Raleigh.
|
notice it very lightly and give it little or no credence
| AS for my part l know that there is bound to be
some stencil where much ro:teness and corruption
exists have an idea that there is class OF men IN
North Carolina who never have been anything bat
the cause, and By the aid of few croakers
have managed to get up an excitement among por-
ton by preaching to them that there wa3 no other al
tentative but submission and recons trucon, and that
if steps were not Immediately taken to reconstruct the
Union the South would be reduced to teggar3 III a
very short time hope that there is no sensible man
who is friendly to the cause for which We are fighting
that will be convinced that such suggested
by those nsoent croakets s st present or ever will b5
inevitable for the common good of the Nation hope
that North CaroIinians will always bear in mind wher
such question as peace is at issue that the blood
some of their nobest sons has crimsoned the soil o
over sixty of tie hardest fought fds il the South arc
will testify upon the pages OF future history against tn
conduct of all traitors and tories The health ct ou
Regiment is remarkably good at present there being Mt
sickness except few cases of diarrt9a. [ have no
heard anything from the enemy 10 several days, bu
suppose they lying in the shade like the rebels
More id future.


SERGT, SIN CLEAR.
Year: 1863

The EXPLOSION AT THE POWDER MuL.-NFe are
informed By one of the gentemany proprietors o the
Powder Mill near this place. that the explosion Of Mon
day night occurred in stamp house attached to the
works The house referred to had ust been comp ted
and the loss estimated at from eight to ten thouaand
dollars There being another stamp house connected
with the works. the manufacture of powder will go on
as though nothing had happened Messrs. Waterh 'use
& Bowes gentlemen of great energy, and the ugh
this is the second accident of the kind that has hap
ed to them since they commenced the manu- acture OF
powder the first much serious than the secon d.
they are pushing forward, determined to overcome al
difficulties and do their part towards keeping the On
federacy supplied with the indispensable article OF p w
der. The explosion was purely accidental and .
amount of vigilance could have prevented it, We II
glad to be able to state that no one was injured by
zplosion,-Raleigh Progress, l7th inst.
Year: 1863

The writer OF the subjoned communication gives his
name and we have doubt the proposition is made in
good fah and little doubt that it would result good
if favouraby responded No subscription books would
be necessary suppose sheet of paper would
be sufficient contain the Of all the individuals and
firms engaged in making salt the OF North Ca,
na together with such agreement they might choose
to enter Of take for granted that the
destitute widows and families of diers who have died in
the service would be included.


We publish it to bring it the attention CT salt
makers


Ecrt tho Tnurp
Year: 1863

THIS Fayetteville Observer learns verbally that there had
been atercation at the depot at Raleigh, between
friends of the Standard and the Georgia troops
ing through We rather incline to the notion that this
may have led to the unfortunate in that city
If people cannot bring either refreshments encourage
ment, civil words the soldiers think they
had better keep away from the depog where such soldiers
Year: 1863

RAIN-We likely to enjoy another long spell Of wet
weather. any gentleman has kept rain guage in this
it would be interesting to know the amount Whlc
has actually fallen during the last three months.
Year: 1863

Between the soldiers, there is bond
of sympathy so broad and generous, that
the expression of feeling and sentiment
through the public journals is eagerly
sought after from one department to the
other, each being more or less contigu-
GUS to the important scenes belng' or
about to be enacted, in the great drama
of putting down the rebellion. And this
may also be so with the people at large at
home, and we know it must be so with
those who are in sympathy with the Gov
ernment and its defenders
Year: 1863

Thus are we encouraged to write, not
that we would parade literary merit, for
we have none, but indicate that we are
| still jealous for the cause of humanity
and the country, and that the army is a
reading and thinking mass, not an inani-
mate machine, capable of none of the no
bier impulses of life. Yet action, the
very life Of soldering, is near at hand.
The hne weather we have been enioying
for the past two weeks, and the presence
OF the blue-bird and lark, caroling their
Joyous notes around our camp, assure
US that for the present, the season of rain
| and mud has past. And that verdant
spring with all its busy beauty is near at
hand. We rejoice that it is so, although
we forsee marches, fatigues and action,
during the coming compaign, such as
was scarcely ever known before.


For we hear from the Potomac to the
Mississippi the bugle notes of our leaders
marshaling their hosts for another and
final onset against the horde of traitors
that have sprung upon and polluted
American soil, to the surprise of Europe,
the perplexity of oil true Americans,
and their own sure destruction which will
come upon them. The great battle is
yet to be fought, the great victory to be
won, that is to decide the life or death of
seIf-government. We believe that sooner
or later the battle will be ours, and the
victory won to the imperishabla repewn
ofsthe patriots who bore the starry ban
ner in triumph through the fiery ordeal
OF the second revolution, if revolution it
may be called, though on OR part prae-
tical ratification of the deeds of our fore.
fathers. They fought a foreign foe to I
huild that for which we dare to strike our
brothers when they seek to destroy il.
Truly the world with wondering gaze
will admire the tenacity with which the |
people have clung to and upheld the
grand experiment of selfgovernmeht in
America, as we surely will AS for this
immediate vicinity, we will soon be so
strengthened with redoubts and earth
works that it will prove to be an interest
ing time when the rebels burn Salt river
bridge again.


TIE NOR otony of camp life was short
tine since relieved by visit from the
= dear ones at home" We are not selfish
but wish that every honest soldier could
enjoy the same blessing, for we are sure
t would give new impetus to their
'pirit of endurance and courage.


LIE. I
Year: 1863

IN QUALITY STYLE AND PRICE WE DEFY
i competition, and only ask that all our friends
we'll the trade that is now pouring into our
thriving City will give = call. fair trial and
we are willing to abide the decision of the con-
mercial world.


mh25-ly JAQCESS & FRENCH.
Year: 1863

THENEW YORK TIMESisnow recognized through
out the country as conspicuous among the journals 0
the City Of New York for the


CHEAPNESS OF IT'S ISSUES,



ENTERPRISE OF ITS MANAGEMENT,


AND THE


PROMPTNESS AND
Year: 1863

The NEW YORK WEEKLY TIMES is a large an
elegantly printed quarto sheet of eigh pages forty
eight ooumnsdey oted to Polilos Literature and Gel
era NeWs, and intended to be the BES as well
CHEAPEST FAMILY NEWSPAPER in the ates


Especial atten devoted to tul urate anc
Trustworthy rel orts of the
Year: 1863

The Alton Denlocra makes the following
appropriate suggestions about advertising.
A merchant who declines to give notorlety
to his business by advertising, virtually
declares that they desire the custom Of the
public, and the public, in the aggregate,
being a very sagacious individual, seldom
goes where he is not invited:


A Few WORDS TO OUR READERs.-Al-
ways read advertisements. 1t is to your
interest to do SO.


In nine cases outof ten the most honest,
upright, trust worthy, liberal dealers, are
those who advertise most extensively.


To advertise is to spend money prudent
ly, and the most successful and liberal
business men know it, and act accord
ingly.
Look over our advertising columns
daily, and buy of none you do not fad
there. Narrow minds and misers seldom
advertise. Tho liberal, frank, and free
always do


If a man does not think enough of your
custom to ask you for it through your
city paper he is unworthy OF your patron
| age.


When you find q man who is too close
! and stingy to advertise, you can safely put
him down as too selfish to deal generously
and fairly or honestly.


Those who do not advertise ask the
largest profits and turn their money sell
dom. a


Those who never advertise sometimes
sell staple articles az current prices, bu
they will skin you on articles where yot
are not familiar with the prices.
| You will save MONEY by dealing will
those who advertise, and refusing thos'
who do not.


Remember the above, and never dea
with those men who do not advertise q
home @i
Year: 1863




Dr.. Dio Lewis, IN his talks about health,
much advice which might be followed
with profit. In a recent article on the
length Of ladies dresses, he discourses in
this wise:


Tho mest earnest efforts looking to-
ward dress reform have had reference to
the length of the skirt May | be per
mitted word on this point | think one
of woman's first duties is to make herself
as beautiful as possible. A long skirt-a
trail events in fine taste. Among the
dress features of the stage, none is SO
beautiful as tae trail. The artist is ever
delighted to satroduce it in his pictures
of woman. l confess | admire it, and
that l wish it could be again made com-
mon On all dress occasions. For the
drawing room it is superb 1t is said that
expense and Inconvenience are involved.
l ask, are they not in paintings, statuary,
etc? When we meet on dress occasions, l
cannot see why we may not introduce
this exquisite feature.


"For church and our usual aftern oon
sittings, skirts which touch the floor seem
to ME in good taste. aud every way proper ;
but, Cor the street, when wet, SNOWY or
muddy, for the active duties of house
keeping which involve much running up
stairs, tor the gymnasium, etc, etc, l
need not argue. with those whose brains
are not beiogged by fashion, that the
skirts should fall to about the knee. Ii
Miss Fastidioas suggests that the adoption
of such costume would expose the limbs
you have but to point to what may be
seen in wet weather on the streets. The
attempt to lift TO lift long skirts out oil
the mud displays the lower extremities
much more than the shortest skirts. No
thing is more pitiable than the street ex
hibition, except, perhaps, u womaa's at
tempt to 90 up stairs with candle in one
hand, baby in the other, and bowl O
catnip tea in the other"
Year: 1863

brown moss; the forests with their untold va
rletles of shading; the fields with their soft
gradations of color, from the dark tint of the
distant hills TO the tender freshness of the
lowlands,-all have beauties for me.


With untold delight l viewed the ever
changing panorama which fitted by me,
frightened with moisture of the slow falling
mist. Then,too.t there was sort Of conscious
ness that ouce in the cars l was sure, rain or
shine, of two pleasant days; for none can fail
to enjoy visit at New Gloucester.


/ almost had the privilege of attending a
picnic in honor of the returned soldiers.
am sorry to impeacll his loyalty, but | must
say that the "clerk of the weather, has COM
PEELED the patriotic ladies of New Gloucester
twice to postpone the festival. l will say.
however, that il he only allows them one fair
day, they will be readyas il by magic, as some
of them were with an appropriate parting
tribute for the men of the Twenty-fiffh


Everywhere / met the Press, and every-
where heard lis praises. But must not for
get the happiest meeting of all, more welcome
even, than the meeting of old friends. had
the pleasure of seeing and conversing with a
lady not long returned from the army, where
she has rendered most effectual service to her
country. her frail form being upheld mean
while by some unseen power. We ought to
be thankful that there are those reared in re-
fined society, and fitted to adorn its circles,
who will go forth to cheer and comfort our
wounded and bleeding soldiers.


Many poor sufferer will bless the name of
Mrs. Angela Whitman. Such will thank me
for recording it here, though her modesty
would fain displace the record.


saw. too, returned soldier Of the Tenth,
who has only learned from hardships to love
his country the better, and who feels, did duty
permit, more willing than ever to give up ali
for her sake. But death has laid heavy hand
upon his home during the two years of his alb
sence, and a widowed mother needs her noble
son.


In short. New Gloucester is lively, patri-
otic little place: patronizes daily papers, and
keeps up with the times generally. Even If
they were disposed, the ladies would not let
the men be disloyal. After all, woman does
more to sustain the nation than most are will
ing to believe.


Excuse this hasty note. BY your leave
will try 20 do better soon, for ere long hope
10 visit there again. Perhaps, If not before. to
welcome my friends in the Twenty fifth.


S.J.F.
Year: 1863

| will not stultify myself by supposing that
we have any warrant in the Constitution for
this proceeding.


This talk of restoring the Union as it was
under the Constitution as is, is one of tie abb
surdities which have repeated until have be-
come about sick of it. The Union can never
be restored as it was. There are many things
which render such an event impossible. This
Union never shall, with my consent, be restored
under the Constitution rs it is, with slavery to
be protected by it.
Year: 1863

| constituent on her visitor, when he arose
and placing heavy purse Ill her hand
| said, Take this, and let no expense De
spared for your husbands recovery. l
will call again." and before she had time
to express her gratitude or surprise, he
was gone.


The next morning William was better.
! The crisis had I,assed-the fever was gone,
but he lay weak and helpless as babe.
and but for the many comforts which that
purse procured, he might have died.
He grew stronger day by day, and at
the end of a week he was sitting sup
ported pillows in large arm chair. Mrs
Carter approached the window and ex-
| claimed-''There comes the stranger who
gave me the purse"
A minute more, and he entered the
room. Approaching William, he grasped
his hand, and said earnestly
Thank Heaven that you are alive
that you will live. If you had died |
never could have forgiven myself. L have
come to make some atonement for the in
justice of which | was guilty" And he
placed folded paper in his hand
There" he continued, when you are
able, read thatA Do not thank me. 1t
Is no more than justice. The pocket
book was of great importance to ME, and
it has cost you dear"


When the gentlemen was gone, William
opened the paper. and found it a deed
made out to himself, of his old house and
farm. There was dancing and shouting
among the children; and in the hearts of
the father and mother a deep and holy
Joy mingled with thankfulness, and trust
in God.


/ need not pursue my story further,
ner tell of the happy reinstating in their
former home, nor how, in after days. Will
liam Carter often gathered his grand
children around his knee, and told them
of his bitter trial and temptation, and
taught them that they who put their trust
in God are never forsaken.


E-A4O"%
Year: 1863

'Tis a CHEEKY sight, yon Pickering light,


For the evening is chill and dreary;
And that is the glow of a hearth which know
Has welcome and rest for the weary.
In little WHILE with a sunny smile,


My wife will haste to greet me;
And our baby boy, with a shout of JOY,


VIII stretch out his arms to meet me.
Others may stop at the first beer-shop.


Whilst their families beg or borrow;
But the cup Of tea that's awaiting me


Will bring neither shame nor sorrow
Around my knee, in joyous glee,
Will be happy children clinging;
And shall hear their voices clear,
A hymn at evening singing.
Ny wife and / will thankfully


Go on our way together;
And have no fear, though storms be near
Hard times, or wintry weather.
Life's wear and tear we'l bravely Lear.
Sustained in joy or sorrow;
We'll face as We may the ills of to-day,
And trust in God for the morrow.
And when, at last, life's labors are past
And our bodies in dust are lying.
Our souls shall rest in that home of the blest
Where there's no more sorrow or crying
Year: 1863




SAVE TIE CoUNrRY.-A late Washing
ton dispatch says;


"Senselcss alarms are again started in
every direction, about the safety Of Wash.
ington. We.wa more troops here, not
to save the Administration, but to save
the country"


We think it is about time to think OF
saving "thc country" instead Of "the
Administration. Such change in the
programme would go far to save the
country and be welcomed by the people.
II the Administration cannot be saved by
saving the country, let it fall. So far it
has been all for the Administration, and
every man who refused to fall down and
worship it has been classed as traitor.
Supporters of the Administration place it
above the Government and the country,
and to keep it in power, would subvert
the one and desolate the other.
Year: 1863

COMPLAINTS are made that, under the late


law, giving assessors a certain per cent.
assessments, many of them are making high


assessments.


he above item from our Eastern letter. in
.tion to Federal Assessors, was published
our last, and was pounced upon By some
J who thought the County Assessor was


of those spoken of. If they had been
ted they would have known better. Our
and efficient assessor Of Butte county does
,eceive percentage on assessments. The


makes him collector of personal property
es, where no real estate is assessed to par
owning such personal property. He is
responsible for such taxes unless he col
S them, or exhausts the remedy for enforc-


collection.
Year: 1863

Is composed entirely of healing gums and vegetable
oils and herbs. 1t Is perfectly safe for the most
delicate to use. car most sincerely say that
have never known any, however delicate, to be iu-
ured by it in the least l will continue to ask the
afflicted who have not used it. to try it for the
following diseases. fthey are not satisfied With
its healing properties, the money will be cheer(ully
refunded by the agent where the medicine is for
sale


If you have Pain in the stomach or Bowels try a
dose of Pain Panacea internally, battle externally
the parts affected and you will at once restore
the proper action and relieve the pain.


If you have Bruse or Wound battle il well with
the Pain Panacea tour times day. 1t will relieve
the pain, and take all the poison. and heal the
wound in short time.


If you are suffering from Neuralgia or Rheumatic
Pains apply the Pain PAnacea freely, and take
dose Of it internally, morning, noon and night il
will not only cure the pain, but viii remove the
cause OF the disease.


If you have the Dyspepsia, and your food dis
tresseS your stomach after eating. take dose of
Pain Panacea after each meal


If yon have Cankered OF Sore mouth or Throat
apply the Pain Panacea to the affected parts and
cargle the mouth or throat three or four times
dav.


If you have the Diarrhma or a relaxed state of
the bowels, take few doses of Pain Panacea and
they will soon be restored. Ii you have painful
swelling, bathe the parts freely, and you wifi soon
felieVe Inc PAM ana the swelling Will be reduced.
II You have 4 severe t0othache. apply the Pain
Panacea on piece of cotton and bathe the gum at
the same time it will stop the pain instantly.
II you have pain in the Breast Side Back or
Kidneys. bathe the parts affected morning and
night at the same time take dose OF Panacea



If a Mother has a Caked Breast. apply the
Pam Panacea as hot as il can be borne.
If you feel chilly or cold az though you were go
ing TO have fever. take dose OF Panacea.
If you have wound cut or gals on your horse
apply the Pain Panacea; it will take out all the
and heal the sore in a short time
Sold by all the principal druggists and by


REDINGTON Il Co. Agents,


il6 and 4ls Front street San Francisco


MO OPIUM OR CALoMEL.-


DR.. WM. HALLS BALSAM FOR


THE LUNGS HAS No EQUAL ASA


LUNG MEDICINE, AND IS ESPE-


CIALLY ADAPTED TO THE CON,


STITUTIONS OF FEMALES AND


THOSE SUFFERING FROM CON


SUMPTION or ANY lung COM


PLANT. GIVE IT A TRIAL.


REDTNGTON - CO.,


Wholesale Agents, 4l6 and As From,


street. San Francisco.
Year: 1863

Some negroes got into quarrel on the
wharf on Christmas day, and during the dis
rurbance pistols were used, and one OF the ne
groes shot dead on the spot. The same day,
at the upper end Of King street, there was a
'row'' among some contrabauds'' in which
one Of then was shot IN the face aud serious
j. injured.
Year: 1863

whose mission was one Of Peace" are
samples Of the masses of Catholic and
Protestant divines who stimulate their
focks to hatred. There are exceptions,
but the exceptions are very unpopular" q"


Why not laugh then It need not be
the maniac laugh you hear in the room of
the insane, but the good, sound, wholesome,
natural laugh Of one whose eyes are OPEN
ed to the follies Of his race and who is not
willing to salt the burrows of his cheek
with useless tears because Of the enact
ment of those horrors which all the optic
brine of the Recording Angel would fail
to blot out.


In view then Of tho present great deve.
lopment Of national strength, the improve
ment in war material, the enhanced prices
of all articles of manufacture and of food
in view of the splendour Of wedding par
ties at the Capital, the increase Of wealth
among the stragetical portion of our coun-
trymen, of Mrs. Lincoln's grand parties
and Mr.. Lincoln's pleasant jokes, Of the
chances for profit in the fluctuations 0!
stock and currency, let US Danish dull
care and indulge in one hearty irrepressible
tribute to old MoMUs, the God Of Humor
Repress your tears and laugh individual
and natural troubles down the winds that
your days may be long in the land and
that you may not be suspected Of having
any more interest in this great Republic
and the principles which underlic it than you
have in the characters which amuse you al
twenty five cent circus. Laugh and
grow fat!'