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Year: 1864

more free than the peasants Of Mecklenburg are
at present, but that as regards the police and
municipal rights, they will be even more inde-
pendent of the mobiles than the peasants OF sev-
eral Prussian provinces are where the reform ol
the communal organization has not yet been
effected. We may add to this remark OF the
Volks Zeitung that Poland and Russia will nave
hereafter an immensely larger proportion ol
freeholders than England, and much larger
number of voters at the election OF munlcipal,
district, and provincial councils.


II has by this time become certain that the
unsuccessful issue of the Polish insurrection
will have very decisive influence upon the
future relations between Russia and Poland.
As regards the Kingdom of Poland, the future
of the Polish nationality is no more threatened
now than it was before the insurrection tor
there are no Russians in Poland, and whether in
the nineteenth century it is still possible to de-
nationalize q great people and absorb it into an
other nation, is extremely doubtful. However,
the Russian Government ana the entire Russian
press dcprecate such design. All that will be
attempted on the part OF Russia Will DO 10
strengthen the ties of personal union between
the two countries, and. as this latest reform III
dcatcs, the Government will try by liberal
concessions to gain over the lower classes OF the
people.


On the other hand, the Russian Government
will make the utmost efforts to eradicate the
r a., ian0 lp pyIstgnpp OF
Polish sentiments, in those provinces which at
the time of the first partition were detached
from Poland and annexed to Russia. And IT
appears to be probable that in this they Will
succeed, and that the permanent loss Of these
provinces will be the heaviest expense the
Polish nation will have to pay for the inSurrec-
ton of 1863. The Russian Government is
taking great pains to prove, by Official puDica-
tions, to the public opinion of Europe, that in
these provinces the immense majority OF the IN
habtants are Of o non-Polsh nationality, and
that they are glad TO be emancipated from the
control of the Polish nobility. by making all
the peasants Of these provinces freeholders, and
giving them the right of suffrage and an nhu'
ence in the administration of the communities
districts, and provinces; by establishing nus
sian schools and churches, and by abollshing
the official use Of the Polish language, they Will
endeavor to attach the majority of the people
indissolubly to the Russian nation. IL The
Poles in these provinces are really 30 small
minority of the aggregate population as the
official publications of Russia represent them u
be, it would seem to be impossible for them to
prevent the speedy and thorough identification
with Russia of this part Of the former Polish
| Empire.
Year: 1864

An advertisement in our Special NOTICE.
column from TIFFANY g. Co. will give the
needed information asked for by soldier in the
Army of the Potomac, as to whom money should
he sent by those at distance who may wish
to have voice in the award of the swords now
Oh exhibition at the Sanitary Fair. We will
answer for perfectly conscientious discharge
of their duty on the part of Messrs. Tiffany Il
Year: 1864

LAND SLIDE on THE HUDSON RIVER KALI
RoAp-Shortly before daylight yesterday, land slide
occurred on the Hudson River Railroad at Livingston
Crock about miles this side of Hudson City, but hap
rlv IL was discovered BY the watchmen posted along
N, line in ample time to prevent accidents The track
nr a distance Of one hundred yards or
moro was covered to the depth OF ten feet
y,i,b earth. immense powders and large trees,
some Of which il is said were nearly hundred feet
high All the trains during the day were delayed an
hour or moro on account the exchange OF
and baggage to the cars on either side OF the OBJ
.rucon. Under the direction of the officers Of the
o,d large gangs of men were forthwith dispatched 10
be scene Of the accident and II was thought that the
track would be completely clearedb by today.
Year: 1864

The Metropolitan Record affords weekly illus
tration ofthc truth that the villany, which news
papers are made to father or promote is always
most pronounced and nefariOus in those jour
nails which call themselves religious. In its is
sue for the present week, among two pages of
editorials, every one written in tho interest Of
Year: 1864

ALBANY, Tuesday, March lo. lsti


The bill relative to the Erie Railway Co. was
passed


The bill relative to taxes and assessments in New
York " as taken up in Committee OF the Whole also
the bill increasing the powers OF Marshal,
in New York; also the bill amending the College Land
Grant act each of which ordered TO third read.
iug and tho Tax bill was read the third time and
nasspl Adjourned
Year: 1864

EF- 1t is stated that the Government
is considering the subject Of the propriety
of issuing two new coins to be of bronze
one and two cent pieces. The price Of
nickel is extremely high, and it is pro-
posed to substitute some other metal for
it. The owners Of the only nickel mine
in the country have been examined by the
Committee of Ways and Means in refer
euce to the subject.
Year: 1864

A Three more of the gunboats fitted
out at Cincinnati are almost ready to
leave for some point where their services
are needed. This will make 10 all thir.
teen vessels of this character sent from
that city since the beginning of Decem-
Der. The greater number have been dis.
patched to join the feet under Farragut,
while some few will be attached to the
line destined for protection of the river
commerce.
Year: 1864

EB- For sometime past Keokuk has
been model city-yes, if it had not been
for little sprinkling of electioneeriDg
and the school election it would have been
actually dull. All this is good for the
people-good for the city, but hard on
"Honors' and ye local. There has been
only one or two cases for the Police Court
in as many weeks, and all our citixeps
seem to have settled down to chronic
state of devotion to business. 1t is lust
barely possible that it is only the slumber-
ing Of volcano. The calm may be fol.
lowed By storm-we hope-of course
we do.
Year: 1864

1t is supposed BY nearly everybody that
the band was composed Of returned rebels
who had probably taken advantage OF the
Presidents Amnesty to gain access
through our lines. They are evidently
old hands at the business, and unless
speedily driven ont they will give our peo-
pie in the country much trouble.


We have been anticipating such trou.
BILE for some time past, but did not look
for it so soon. The Conservative policy
of the Provisional and General Govern
ment has brought these difficulties upon
us. and nothing but the most Radical
measures will ever put stop to them
We now realize the result of the "Con-
servative policy" of inviting our "erring
brorhers" back to Missouri again, and
this is but only foretaste-just wait un-
til the leaves come out again, and then
you will see what our dear, ..erring breth-
ren" will do. If none but the "Conserv-
atives" suffered from these bands Of their
'erring BRETHREN" we should not care so
much, but loyal radical men will also fall
victims to their vengeance.
Year: 1864




HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTo-
MAC, Dec ls.-There is little of interest
toreport from this army. Our commander
seems to be watching Shermans opera
tions, as we'll as those of the feet which
lately sailed from Fortress Monroe.


A good deal of firing has been going on
at Dutch Gap Canal during the past few
days. In front Of Petersburg, the enemy, q
day or two ago,opened new 100 FOUNDER
gun, and has been since engaged in
throwing shells at the road trains as they
pass certain point of the road in full
view of their gunners, but they have
done no damage whatever, nor are they
likely to do so until they fire with more
accuracy.


This morning salute of 100 guns was
fred in honor of the great victory of
Thomas over Hood. The enemy sullenly
threw few shell in reply, but done no
harm


Last night the pickets on the right of
the line were very active, keeping an ex.
change of compliments all night. g..


W.. MCGREGoR
Year: 1864

The chair laid before the Senate PEE
tition of the adjutants of certain Georgia
regiments, asking for an increase of rank
or to be put in line of promotion. Re-
ferred.


Tie House bill to regulate the pay and
mileage of members. and the compeusa-
ton of officers of the Senate and House
of Representatives, was reported adverse
ly from the Finance Committee, and was
placed on the calendar The Senate then
resumed the consideration Of the bill to
define and punish conspiracy against the
Confederate States now pending; the
question being on the adoption of an
amendment proposed 10y the Judiciary
Committee After long discussion,
which consumed most of the day, the
the amendment was adopted and the
bilfpassed, yeas ten, nays seven.
Year: 1864

WE find the following i'll Richmond
paper of the 7th:-"It may not be known
to the higher officials, but it is neverthe-
less true that the soldiers are suffering
for bread. The ration of meat, rice, &c.
is sufficient, but from some cause the is
sue of meal or -four is too small. One
pound of oOn meal is not enough for
hearty man, and We don't get that much
every day. Whose fault is itl Do give
us bread enoughl"


Lees army ison the point Of starvation
again. The New York Herald puts it be-
yond question. 1t says that for six
months past they had nothing to eat but
one meal ration Of corn cake and bacon
day. For an army made up from "the
cradle and the grave" and in a state of
starvation at that, they gave Warren q
great deal of trouble.


SOMETHING TO BRAG ABouT.-We fre-
quently hear Ohioans boasting of the
distinguished men, civil and military,
that their State has turned out since
this cruel war" began They enuinerate
some twenty ormore Major Generals from
Ohio, and we don't know how many Brig.
adiers. Then, they brag of Chief JUS
tice, and an associate Justice of the Uni.
ted States Supreme Court, with an in
definite number of great men on the civil
list. But they forget that Ohio was the
nursing mother of the Father of all
Greenbacks" Thisi an honor which the
present generation may not appreciate,
but pOsterity undoubtedly will
Year: 1864

From the Petersburg Express,)


The enemy has a very large forcesonth
of the AppotOmax now, amounting to
nearly four corps, Independently of his
cavalry, but the roads are too bad to use
it, The Sixth aud Ninth corps are at the
front aud the Second aud Fifth corps in
reserve The latter corps comprises the
troops who took the recent tramp to Bel
field, and since their arrival in camp they
are fit only to be held as reserves
Year: 1864

From the Savannah Republican, Dec. To-


Yesterday developed no movement Oh
the part of the enemy worthy of special
notice. They move slowly, and seem at
loss which way to go. All was quiet on
the Carolina road. Fosters motley crew
appear to have undertaken little more
than they are able to perform
Year: 1864

i acquired world. wide reputation as being
the most popular and complete of all household
utensils. No expense is withheld to make Il
perfect The frame is of hard wood, thoroughly
seasoned. The iron is Tnalleabls, Of the best
quality. and galvanized. The rolls are large. of
solid rubber and very elastic; and being cast in
The Universal Clothes Wringer' will work
four times as fast as can be done by hand, with
one-fourth the labor, and much drier, and
wrings anything, from q silk glove TO Dutch
blanket; is simple, strong and durable, and will
not get out Of repair. ANY servant win use il
with safety to the machine and with great saving
of wear to the clothes. II Is readily and firmly
secured to the tubs Of any thickness and can be
instantly detached and SET aside Sold by


ID. g. MDONAL


novise iee Main street, Whsslinx.
Year: 1864

Has in store a large and well as
sorted stock of BOOTS and SHOES


of the best qualities, and will con-
tinue TO receive the whole season,
direct from the manufacturers, the
best and latest styles, which I will
sell as low as any House in the West
Year: 1864

A few days ago young and pretty girl
stepped into store where spruce young
man, who had long been enamored OF her
but dared not speak, stood behind The coun
Ter selling dry goods In order 10 remain
as long as possible, she cheapened every
thing, at last she said, i believe you think
am cheating you.' On no. said the
youngster, TO me you are always fair
Well whispered the lady. blushing, as she
laid an emphasis on the word, i would not
stay here so long bargaining, il you were
NOT so dear
Year: 1864

A YoUsG woman bad been converted at
camp meeting. The minister had told
her that it she had faith, the Lord would
give her whatever she would ask in prayer.
Believing mplicily in his words, she one
evening retired TO grove and fervenily
prayed the Lord % give her man. II 60
happened than owl sal up in one OF the
trees, and being disturbed, gave out
who-o-o She thought the Lord had heard
her prayer, and only wished TO know her
choice. She was oterioyed, and with The
greatest thankfulness of spirit, answered
Year: 1864

young girl from Illinois went TO St.
Louis few days ago and sold herself for
an army substitute. When taken before
the examining surgeon, he ordered her 10
strip, bui this not exactly agreeing with her
sense of propriely, she ran on! o: the room
and concluded TO give up soldering until
they VI ould take her word for being an able
bodied man.
Year: 1864

BACK WooDs ELoeUENcE E-A lawyer Of
Milwaukee was defending a handsome
young woman, accused OF stealing from a
large unoccupied dwelling in The night
time and thus he spoke in conclusion


Gentleman of The jury, am DONE
When gaze with enraptured eyes on the
matchless beauty of this peerless virgin, on
whoes resplendent charms suspicion never
dared to bIealhe-when behold her radi-
ant in this glorious bloom OF Iuci0us loveli-
ness, which angelic sweetness might envy,
but could no; eclipse-before which the star
on The brow OF night grows pale, and the
diamonds OF Brazil are dim and then reflect
upon The utter madness and folly of snp>
posing that so much beauty would expose
Itself TO the terrors OF an empty building
in the cold damp, aud dead night, when in
nocence like hers is hiding itself amid the
snowy pillows OF repose ; gentleman of the
jury, my feelings are too overpowering for
expression, and throw her into your arms
for protection against ihis foul charge which
The outrageous malice OF disappointed
sconndre has invented TO blast The fair
name OF this lovely maiden, whose smile
shall be the reward OF lhe verdict which /
know you will give"


The jury acquitted Ter. without Leaving
their seals.
Year: 1864

bination ofthc clements Of discona in this
Congress, without some very extraordinary
turn IN efiairs. There are two distinct
parties among themselves, independent Of
any natural inconcrency Of make and dis
position. a part were elected as thorough
paced peace men; and q part as adyocates
Of more vigorous prosecution Of the war.
And though 10 principle or care for con-
dstency might ayail to hold. them to tho
idea which elected them they worry we'll
know that their constituents have memo
ries; md TINT some regurd will have to be
paid to pledges made before election. The
two policies Of peace and war are so dis
tinct that they cannot BIO united nor can
either party 60 over to the other, without
the most fragrant disregard of truth,
pledges, and consistency, all togclher.
They viii each haye to stick to their text,
or be branded as most outrageous hypo-
critics, go outrageous indeed as to defy all
hope Of escape from political rctribution.


The result is pretty easy to be seen be-
forehand. If the opposition can make no
better show in this Congress, what chance
will they stand in regard to the coming
election :? There is scarcely ghost Of IN
opportunity for them. They have only the
poor alternative ofstanding by, and watch
ing for the governing party 10 commit
some gross error upon which they can
seize Us 4 relief to their waning fortunes.


The Lesson then IS q plain one 10 bc read
BY the Government and its supporters;
and tl,ct is 10 act with yigor, prudence,
fairness, and honesty. If these do not carry
the Government through, and continue
the present Administration in power, VIC
can think of nothing else which will do
them any good The card ut present is in
the hands Of the Administration.
Year: 1864

A Few DEsERrERs. The Detroit Fret
Press mentions a gentleman of statisti'
cal turn Of mind, who has kept a careful
record Of the dcsertions from the rebe
army since the FIRST Bull Run battle, as
they have been reported by the Abolition
press, and the sum total shows that three
millions and three hundred thousand reb.
81 soldiers have abandoned the sinking
Confedrracy and come within our lines
and they are still coming. In few years
at this rate. without any fighting, VIC
shall conquer the Confederacy.
Year: 1864

SAGART RsDucED.-The sAlary Of the Super
iutsndsnt of public schools Of our county, has
been reduced BY the Board Of SUPERVISOR from
one hundred and City TO one hundred dollars
per month, from the ID Of Nay.
Year: 1864

Pic NIc-On Saturday forenoon the scholars at
tending the Public School marched mile above
town. on the mountain side. where everythin was
in readiness for grand time After partakiDg of
the good things prepared for the occasion and the
singing Of few appropriate songs, the young
students returned highly delighted at their pleasure
trip TO the country.
Year: 1864

Attention Is called to the corrected list of
candidates on the Union ticket The friends
OF the Union will be governed By it in print
ing tickets. The tickets shoa1d be printed
on white paper. Be sure and insert the NUN.
bet Of the Congressional, Senatorial and Rep
sentative District
Year: 1864

MEXICAN ClrIzESs.-The question having
been proPounded by citizens Of Mexican bir h
as 10 the particular condition on which they
are allowed to vote at our elections, we answer
that all Mexican citizens who resided within
the limits of this State before or at the time Of
the ratification of the treaty OF Guadaloupe
Hidalgo who did Dot within one year from the
ratification OF such treaty give notice of their
desire and intention to retain the title and
rights Of Mexican citizens, are considered to
have elected 10 become citizens of the United
States, aud as such are competent to vote ST
any general or State election. Such citizens
as have come into thls State since the ratiEea,
tiou OF said treaty must be naturalized by first
giving notice Of their intention to become citi.
zans. aud By maintaining q residence in the
State Of cot less than Eve years at the end oi
which they may apply TO the District Court
for their naturalization spers.--fDpedL
Year: 1864

GREAT FIRE IN SrookToS.-A FIRE broke out
in Stockton at 3 clock on the morning of the
9th. in the rear of the Iudian King Coffee
House, on Center street. and destroyed sixteen
buildings on that street and the Levee. The
total loss is about S30,000 The Independent
Office vas in great danger at one time, but was
saved by the 6remen without damage.
Year: 1864

A CHRISTMAS TALE


In warm bright room,


Sat a child at home


When Winter looked whitened and old
And with wondering look,


Turning round from his book,
Father, why is 1t 81 cold.
Why do we have winter through half Of each year?
Why SO cold all the while high in air as I hears
Why far distant lands in ice all the timer"
Il viii tell ycumy child, listen now to my rhyme ;"
In the pearly shroud


OF wintry cloud,


A pale little snowflake was born;


Ii came te the earth


Soon after its birth,


For rude winds its cloud home had torn;
Not alone from its home came this child Of the air
1t came with legion pure and as fair,
hich the old Frost King had down the earth,
To bring the glad music of holiday mirth


III


By the winds rudE rttsh,


Through the swaying bush,
This beautiful stranger swept,


Till it fen in a nook


Al turn Of the brook,


And cozily, que ly slept.
Then the old Frost King threw his round the chi
and hade her heed not the false sun if he sm ed
There's deceit in his look there is death IN his eve
One glance Of his beautiful face and GU Iii.
Soon the bright sun rose,


Oer the cold pale SHOWS,
And into that quiet nook crept-


And he softly smiled


with Il look 50 mild,


And he kissed the fair child as she slept
The smile and the kiss Of the beautiful sun
wokr love the heart Of that innocent one.
- trembled she sighed, she wept-then she died
'Oh false fatal lover :" the old Father cried


Twas an icy tear,


On that viItrv bier


The Frost King in bitterness shed -


Bat the sun still smiled


O'er the grave Of the child,


And cropped not a tear for the dead
Then the angry od King ct us throne in the sky,
and loaded with frost each ray that came by.
There forever he refgus and when Autumn comes on
He drive. the Sun back and earth brinya throne
In the pola zone,


On his ice built throne-


He reigns mid perpetual snow


AMI he gives place,


To the warm embrace,


OF his hated and cbdurafe foe.
Thus the is waged on, nor is earth air or sea,
From his grasp or the swas ofhs sceptre long free
For at least year the backward is wlrrlcd
Aud the Frost Kings revenge declared the world
Year: 1864

The Government needs money to car


on the war, and Secretary Fessenden ap


peals to the people to furnish it. None,


is as essential to success as men, an,


patriotism demands of men of means th


contribution of their money for carryin,


on the war quite as urgently and will


like imperative reason that it demand


the bone and muscle Of the country il
the field.


This Is proposition which no man can
successfully contravert, and therefore no
citizen can withhold his means from the
necessitie. of the Government, and at the
same time deserve the reputation of a
patriot


The war must stop unless men are rails.
ed under the call of the President, and it
will step none the less effectually unle IS
money is raised under the appeal of the
Secretary of the Treasury. Let every
man who has any money to invest con-
slider this fact, and seriously reflect as to
the requirements Of duty and patriotism
in the premises. And then, in view of
the fact that the chances that investments
In Government bonds are likely to be as
profitable as any other, let him resolve
the doubts in favor of the line of duty,
and come up to the aid of the Govern
ment and plank down his greenbacks for
Government Securities. Remember these
bonds draw 3 10 per cent interest per
anuum, which is fair interest for these
times. And remember, moreover, that
when the war is over and specie pay
ments are resumed, that Government
bonds bearing interest will be the best
stocks in the market. All other stocks.
including banks and railroads, and all
other property, and especially real estate,
will fall much lower in proportion than
Government stocks when "that good
time" of specie payment comes round
again. This fact is one which should
have a controlling influence with all per-
sons who seek safe, permanent and prof
liable investments, and it is fact estab-
lished not only by our own history, but
by the history OF other countries also, and
is entitled to the weight of an uuquestion-
able financial axiom. Then let all sound |
practical business men, as well as all pa
triots. embrace the present opportunity
to render effectual aid to their country in |
its hour of need and to make profitable
investment for themselves.
Year: 1864

PERsoNAL.-Our long g-time friend H.
p. Seholte. of Pella, did us the honor to
call upon Us in our sanctum yesterday
He is in the enjoyment of excellent health
and rejoices in fine flow Of spirits az
ever.


We hope to have the pleasure Of return
ing his call by rail between this and the
Presidential election, if our friends Of the
Des Moines Valley Road do not disap.
point US
Year: 1864

CoMlNo BAck.-Thc Gazette Of this morn
ing contains the welcome intelligence that
our friend and fellow craftsman, Fred Hoops
Of the Gazette Company is TO be back in this
city in few days with renewed health. He
will be right welcome.