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Year: 1862

A Joint Stock Company has been formed
in Jacksonville Oregon, to prospect cer-
tain hills in the vicinity, in search of the
buried channels of the antediluvian rivers.
A correspondent of the Jacksonville Sen
tineI says: By proceedings of the Joint
Stock Mining Company, you will be in
formed that they believe in the existence
of chill channels" in this vicinity, similar
to those so well known throughout Cali
fornia. l think that critical examination
of the surrounding hills will fully estab-
lish the truth of the proposition. Being
one of the first, in 1857, when hill mining
was in its infancy, to examine this subject,
allow me through the medium of your pa
per, to give the miners of Jackson county
my experience in finding and working
these peculiar mines Throughout Cali
fornia you will find the hills covered with
smooth rock, showing that in some indef-
nitely past time large bodies of water must
have acted upon them. The question aris-
es, was it the water of rivers, or of the
ocean, which has produced this effect
Accident discovered to me in 1852, while
mining near Iowa Hill, that the different
hill mines there discovered were all on
level-hence came to the conclusion that
those channels running through the hills
of California, were made by the ocean.
prospected on this theory and was success
full. Probably the best illustration of my
theory on this subject would be to imag-
inc that the ocean had receded from Gold
Beach and Port Oxford, and left them high
and dry. The same indications would pre-
sent themselves, a thousand years from this
time, along those places, as now exist in
our hills, and the bars and channels thus
exposed, would all be on a level, or nearly
So
Year: 1862

LovE-WHAT IS ITa-The leading ques-
ton is thus defined by the correspondent
of paper down east, who has evidently
been " through the mill -


1t is a disease which nothing except
matrimony or change of climate will cure.
There are various kinds of the article
love Platonic-love sexual-love philan-
thropic-love religious-love of money
love of power, and love of self A man is
said to be in love when he mistakes his
shirt sleeves for the extremities of his un-
tionables-attempt to shave himself
with his pocket knife-fnds he has scented
his pocket handkerchief with peppermint
or kerosene instead Of patchouili, or takes
a dose of castor oil before he discovers it
is not champagne. These are unfailing
symptoms of the first stage, which are fol-
lowed Immediately by a desire to perpe-
trate poetry, play on the guitar or flute,
study astronomy, or lean against clothes
line on whioh petticoats are hanging
When these symptoms appear the patient
may generally be considered "gone
goose"
Year: 1862

There is news from the battle field to-day,
There is news Of bloody fight;
They say that the plain was covered with dead
When the sun went down at night.
They say that the dying lay on the field


While the foe was put to rOut,
And their hollow groans rose high above


The long victorious shout.
They say that the list of the killed - was long,
Many brave hearts fell in the fight;
Was he love dearest and best in the field
Did he lay with the dead at night
Is the hand I've held all lifeess now?


Is his name on that fatal list 2
Will the lips never more breathe love to me,
Those darling lips I've kissed.
Oh l long to see the news to-day,


To see that dreadful list,
Though l know twill break my heart to read
The name of the boy 1 have kissed.
I will pray to the heavenly father now,


That he will my darling spare;
Perhaps he will pity my distress,


And grant my fearful prayer.
Year: 1862

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.-Jef Davis
says in his letter on the conscription law
to Governor Brown of Georgia:


At some future day, after our indie
pendence shall have been established, it is
no improbable supposition that our present
enemy may be tempted to abuse his moral
power by depredations to our commerce,
and that we may be compelled to assert our
rights by offensive war"


Thus is afforded a glimpse of the future
should we fail to subjugate the rebels.
They would, by aid of their conscriptions
and other appliances of military despot-
ism, be formidable and standing menace,
and compel continual and enormous expen-
ditures of money, and the precious time of
our laboring-men, in self-defense. If we
are ever again to enjoy the sense of secu-
rity and the profits of peace in this coun-
try, it will be after we have conquered the
rebels.
Year: 1862

PROFESSOR AGAssIz-The Result Of a Life.
Hear what the great living naturalist says Of
himself He has commenced in the Atlantic
Monthly series of articles entitled "Methods of
Study in Natural History" They should be read
and carefully considered by every young man
who wishes to know anything of the laws of ma
ture. See with what modesty this new Cuvler
speaks OF himself: Il have devoted my whole life
to the stIdy of nature, and yet single sentence
may express all have done. l have shown that
there is correspondence between the succession
of fishes in geological times and the different states
of their growth in the egg. That is all
Year: 1862




The Rebels have determined to force up-
on Gen Pope war policy which will great
y eusanguine the struggle, and we don't
know as we regret il. If our own govern
ment had been more severe, the contest
would have been shortened, and we should
be much nearer the end Than we are. Ii
appears that the Confe1erates have adopt
ed the policy of placing prisoners from
Pope's army in close co inement, thus
practising brutality in admirable keeping
with the character of the rebellion Let
our troops follow the example of that Union
soldier in the battle of Cedar Run, who
slaughtered eleven rebels before he fell
pierced with three bullets 1t were far bet
ter TO die at one than to drag out miser-
able existence in the dirty noisome rebel
dungeons, subject to the bru,aities OF those
who serve as keepers over such holes OF
atrocity and birbarsIn. Under the new
order of things in the rebel army we should
rather 6nd the stiffened corpse Of u friend
on the battle field than hear that he had
been captured aud borne away into Dixie
as prisoner Of war,


This change Of policy must shorten as
well as intensity the pending struggle, and
though severe, we may regard it as anoth-
er element which an Over-Rrling Power
has permitted to be intodueed to hasten the
end thereof.
Year: 1862

Two WAYS To AvoiD THE DRAFr -
Among those exempt from draft under all
the orders sent out, are paupers and con
.vic,s. A man may become a pauper and
get ticket for the Poor House, or he may
steal sheep and go to State Prison. Either
course would exempt him from draft, aud
a man who would seek exemption would
resort to either -Roch Union.
Year: 1862

~We give the following synopsis OF
work to be done by the farmer in the month
Of September:


WArER-During the early part of ,hi.
month springs are generally lower than a,
any other season OF the year. If there is
not good we'll o! water near your barn le,
one be dug without delay. If stock ara
obliged to go / of a mile or more during
winter to get water, they will waste enou h
manure in few years to pay for digging a
we'll.


SwINE.-Swine should be allowed to run
in the orchard in September. as they con
sumo all wormy fruit, thus destroying those
worms that would appear next season.


PorAroKs.-If the vines are done grow
ing, potatoes should be dug Immediately,
and properly secured before they begin to
rot. They should be dug on sunshiny days
and laid in the sun for few hours to dry.
Be careful not toput them in damp cellar


CoRN FoDDKR.-If it has not been cut in
August, i; should be cut at once and cured
before the frost Injuries it.


FRUIr.-As next month is the time to
gather fruit. now is the time to get . good
supply Of barrels on hand.


DIrcHEs AND DRAINs.-Have your ditch
es filled with tile or stone before the equ-
uoxial storm comes on, and clear away the
earth from the outlets of drains
Year: 1862

patton. securing freedom to al slaves who
had served their term in the war.


Such are the principal facts collected in
this remarkable and timely pub ica,ion. Il


is needless TO say that We commend it to the


careful perusal Of all who desire eonclusive


information on most important subject. II


is evident that We are going through nearly
the same stages Of timidi,y, ignorance. and


blind conservatism which we're passed by
our forefathers, and shall come, if not too
late. upon the same results. 1t is historic
ally true that Washington apparently had
in the beginning these scruples. but was
among the first to lay them aside, and that
experience taught him aud many others
the folly of scrupling to employ in regular
warfare aud in a regular way men who
would otherwise aid the enemy. These are
undeniabe facts, we'll worth something
more than mere reflection.
Year: 1862

~Breckenridge's sword with his name
engraved upon it. was captured at Baton
Rogae. This may have given rise to the
report that he lost his right arm, IS most
men would not leave their sword viii le
they had an arm to WELD it.
Year: 1862

RULES FOR YOUNG MEN.-The world es-
Inmates men by then success in life, and, by
general consent, success is evidence of supe-
riority.


Never, under any circumstance, assume
responsibility you can avoid consistently
with your duty to yourself and others.


Base all your actions upon principle of
right; preserve your integrity of character,
and in doing this never reckon the cost.


Remember that self-interest is more like
ly to warp your judgment than all other cir
cumstances combined therefore look well
to your duty wher your interest is concerned


Never make money at the expense of
your reputation


Be neither lavish nor niggardly of the
two avoid the latter. A mean man is uni
versally despised, but public favor IS step
pingstone to preferment-therefore gener-
Gus feelings should be cultivated.


Let your expenses be such as to leave a
balance in your pocket. Ready money is a
friend in need


Keep clear of the law for even if you gain
your case, you are generally loser.


Never relate your misfortunes, and never
grieve over what you cannot help.
Year: 1862

A GRAND THoUGnT.-The nro worse
things than war. Deterioration aud NOR
al cowardice are worse than death and
when it becomes necessary 10 die for great
truths and principles, how sweet and how
beautiful is the sacrifice Let none imag.
Inc that this is our day of deepest dark,
ness. Twenty millions OF people rising
as one man, thrilling by one spirit of self
sacrifice, holding light and justice to be
dearer than life, for these may and shall
be offered up, will appear in history as
the brig ehtest omen OF the country
Year: 1862

be the duty of the captain or commanding officer of his company to enlist fur cooks for the use of his company whose duy it shall be to cook for such company = taking charge of the supplies. utensils and other things furnished therefor, and safely keeping the same, subjet to such rules and regulations may be prescribed by the war depart ment, or the colonel of the regiment to which such company may be attached.

 SEC 3. And be it further enacted, That the cooks so directed to be enlisted, may be white or black, free or slave persons; provided, however. That no slave shall be enlisted with the written consent of his owner. And such cooks shsl be enlisted as such only, and put on the muster-roll and paid at the time and place the comp,ny may or shall be paid off, twenty dollars per month to the chief or head cook, and fifteen dollars per month for each of the sstant cooks. together with the same allowance for c,othing, or the same communication therefor that may be allowed to the rank and file of the company.

 Approved April q, 1862
Year: 1862

AN ACT to punish drunkenness in the army.

 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That any commis- stoned officer oi the regular or provisional army who shall on conviction thereof before court of inquiry, be cashiered or suspended from the service of the Confederate States, or be publicly repri handed, according to the aggrayaton of the of fence, and in addition to sentence cashering any such officer, he may also be declared incapable of holding any military office under the Confederate States during the war

 SEC. ?. That it shall be the duty of all officers to report to the commanding officer of the post, regiment or corps to whom they belong, all cases coming under their observation of intoXicaton of commissioned officers, whether of superior or infe- rior grade to hems elves, and 1t shall be the duty of the commanding officer of the division or bri- gade to which said post, regiment corps belongs, to whom such report may be made, to report the same to the officer commanding the brgado or division, who shall organize said court and order the trial of said offender at the earliest time con- sstent with the public service.

 SEC, 3. The findings of any such court shall be promptly transmitted to the secretary of war, by the commanding officer, together with his approval or disapproval thereof, and shall be reported to Congress Ut the next session thereafter by the said secretary.

 Approved April q, 1862
Year: 1862

AN ACT declaring the officers who shall act as

 President in case of vacancies in the offices both

 of President and Vice President.

 SECTION l. Tae Congress of the Contfderate States of Anericq do enact, That in case of removal from office, death or resignation both of the President and Vice President of the Confederate States, or of the inability of both to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President, then the President of the Senate pro tempore, and in case there sbal be no President of the Senate then the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, shall act as President of the Coniede- rate States, until the disability be removed, or President shall be elected and inaugurated.

 Approved April l9, 1862.
Year: 1862

AN ACT to authorize the exchange of bonds for

 articles in kind, and the shipment, sale, or hypo- theca n of such articles.

 SECTION l. Tde Congress Of tae Confederate States of Amfrica do enact, That the secretary of the treasury be, and he Is hereby authorized to eX. change the bonds or stocks of the Confederate States for any articles in kind, which may be re quired for the use of the government the said articles to be valued according to such regulations as the said secretary shall make. Stc ,. IL shall be the duty of the commissary and Quartermaster generals to direct their various officers to receive, at the place of purchase, all such articles purchased as are applicable to their several departments, and to apply the same in the same manner if purchased directly by them selves; and the officer to whom each article is ue liyered shall be charged with the value as declared by the purchase, and shall be bound to account for the Same

 SEC ;. The said secretary is also authorized to accept, for the use of the government, in exchange for the said bonds or stock, cotton, tobacco and other agricultural products in kInd which have been subscribed to the produce loan, which may be subscribed in kind at such rates as may be ad- -justed between the parties and the agents of the government; Prorided, That in no event shall he receive cotton or tobacco, at a greater value than thirty five millions of dollars; and the said secre- tary is further authorized to deposit the at such places as he shall deem proper, and to pro- cure advances thereon by hypothecation, to ship the same abroad, or to sell the same at home or abroad, as he may deem best and to assist these operations, the said secretary may issue produce certificates which shall entitle the party to whom issued, his indorser, to receive the produce therein set forth, and to ship the same to any neu tral port, ill conformity with the laws of the Con- federate States.

 SEC. 4. The secretary of the treasury may, from time to time, appoint and dismiss such agents as ne may deem requisite to carry into effect the pro visions of this act, Their compensation shall be a brokerage upon the business completed by them at such rates the secretary of the treasury shall adjust by general regulation

 SEC. ,. The secretary of the treasury may, from time to time, issue regulations for carrying out all the details involved in the provisions of this act, which shall be obligatory upon all parties concern cd theren

 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Year: 1862

AN ACT to increase the corps of engineers of the

 provisional army.

 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do en ct, That the president be and he is hereby au hor zed to appoint with the advice and consent of the senate, an additional number of officers in the Q gineer corps of the provisional army of rank net higher than cap tain; Provided That the whole corps shall not exceed one hundred.

 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Year: 1862

HSr five die to>day, the sun will shine
brightly and the birds sing as sweetly .c.
morrow Business will not be suspended
moment, ,and the great mass will not bestow
a thought upon our memories. Is he dead
is The solemn inquiry of few, as they
pass to their work. But no one will miss
US except our Immediate connection, and
in short time they viii forget US, and
laugh as merrily as when We sat beside
them. Thus shall we all, now active in
life, pass away. Our children crowl
close behind us, and they will soon begon,
IN few years not living human b..
can exelaim, "I r4rs-,hA, f;r.
Year: 1862

The House being in Committee of the
Whole on the state Of the Union, Mr.. Bid
die addressed the Committee as follows


Mr.. Chairman I thank you for giving
me the floor. | would not willingly let
pass the sentiments which have just been
uttered by my colleague (Mr. Morris Da-
vis) without opposing to them sentiments
which are, I believe, more characteristic
of the conservative people whom he and l
have the honor, in part, to represent upon
this floor


As q citizen of the border State of Penn.
sylvania, the views in which have been
bred in relation to the institution of slavery
have been temperate, and, 1 hope, just. 1t
has not been to me an exciting subject, as
it is to many with whom am associated
in this House; fer to some gentlemen,
very calm in their judgment Gu all other
matters, the mere word Slavery" seems
to have much the same effect that red
rag has on bali.


L have never been blind to the disadyan-
tages and evils of slavery; | have not
been indifferent to their alienation Nv
practical, constitutional means yet have
ever regarded the incorporate and agrees
i've policy Of the political anti slavery party
to be as sterile Of benefit TO the negro as
it has been disastrous to the peace, the
prosperity, and the unity of our country.


This war has brought us, at last, tc see
that there is a broader question than the
slavery question: though it is commonly
preferred to narrow the discussion down to
that. But now the matter is brought home
to us, we fnd that there is a "negro ques.
ton, !" vast and complex and embarrassing,
even if slavery were blctted out of exist.
enoe.


From the earliest times, Pennsylvania
has had her mode of treating these ques-
ticns Originally slaveholding State,
size adopted, in 1850, the policy of grad
ual emancipation, extending it, however,
only to the future. born children of the
slaves then living; these children were to
receive their freedom at the age of twenty
eight years.


This great measure was the product cf
universal public sentiment, and was per-
fectly consistent with the general interest
to effect it, no pressure, no compulsion from
without was directed against our people.
Had there been, from what l know of |
their temper, I should judge that slavery
would have existed among us to this day. |
AS it was, the last slaves died out within |
the recollection Of the youngest man upon
ibis floor.


By our common law, however, the ne
gro had never been citizen so our high
'st court decided; and when the point was
'ontroverted, the people settled it definitely
oy amending the constitution, so that to
be "white" man is one of the necessary
constitutional qualification of the eector,


On our statute-book, at this very day,
S cur State fugitive slave law, far oldor
han the acts of Congress on that subject
lay, older even than the clause in the Con-
titution of the United States providing
or the roturn of funitivae


You perceive, sir, that Pennsylvania
'ould have little excuse for joining in the
nsurrection against the fugitive slave law,
II against the judgment of the Supreme
COURT Of the United States denying citizen
ship to the negro, since we have ourselves
Year: 1862

For the coming Fall election will be printed
and ready for distribution during the Far
this week. We hope that some OF our
Democratic friends from each township wall
call at this office, and get their townships
quote. i ts .9tefa sa' .'
Year: 1862

The New York correspondent of the Bos-
ton Juurn0i writes as follows:


am told by what l regard as the very
best of authority that facts of great mo-
ment have been put into the hands OF the
President, in regard to the battle of Antie-
tam, which set out in an astonishing de-
gree the foresight and knowledge of the
commanding General, by which the army
was saved from being crushed by an over
whelming force. The statement shows
why the battle was fought at the time it
was, and why the victory was not followed
up.


Successful or defeated, General Burn
side can have little responsibility, as he
only fights by the Washington card. Gen.
Halleck scatters-Gen. Mcclellan concen-
trates. 1t is now question which will
win. Men from the seat of the war say
that Gen. Burnside is so hampered that he
has been heard to say that he must have
more freedom or he shall resign. l saw on
Sunday Brigadier General from Burn
sides army. He has furlough for twen-
ty days. He says he was informed by the
General Commanding that there would be
no fighting till his furlough was out. Pro-
badly winter quarters are the destiny of
the army of the Potomac.