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Year: 1865

How deeply it sinks into the overburthened
heart, causing its turbulent waters to still
their motion, and calm for time their un-
quietude Life has mapy moments of gloom,
of cheerlessness and lonely sadness, which one
act of love and kindness can dispell, placing
sunshine in their stead. Yet how often is the
curing balm withdrawn by selfshness, stayed
by the meaner qualities that sway the human
heart. How oft an act, a word or look of
kindness, will bring the transgressor to the
feet of Him, only, who can "forgive and for
get 'the deeds done in the flesh How
many IA one has been brought back from the
paths of vice and iniquity into the harbor of
divine grace, by the voice of kindness, kindly
bringing them out of darkness into eternal
light. Happiness penetrates with the voice of
kindness into the very depths of the soul,
opening the fountains of love and truth, re-
fining its qualities by these fragrant waters,
and lighting it with life by their sparkling
brightness. Obi world of vanity, deceit and
untruthfulness, where each plays the part of
actor upon its stage, amid its busy scenes,
guided by impure motives, unpriucipled de-
sires, and unholy wishes. Who would be
classed among thy votares, thy subjects, thy
slaves. Rather walk alone upon the strand of
life, than be numbered with thy motley crew.
Thus we oft meet a solitary wanderer aside
from thy busy marts, whose soul is untainted
by thy burning pleasures, whose sole desire is
to dwell mid the beauties of nature, study her
wondrous plans, become her willing subject,
through the kindness displayed by thought
full Creator and indulgent Father.
Year: 1865

The habits of children prove that occu-
patton is a necessity with most of them. They
love to be busy, even about nothing, still more
to be usefully employed. With some children
it is a strongly-developed necessity. and if not
turned to good account, will be productive of
positive evil, thus verifying the old adage
that "idleneGs is the mother of mischief -
Children should be encouraged, or if indolent-
ly disinolined to it, be disciplined into perform
ing for themselves every little Office relative
to the toilet which they are capa BILE of per-
forming. They should also keep their own
clothes and other possessions in n eat order,
and fetch for themselves whatever they want;
in short they should learn to be as independ
ent of others as possible, fitting them alike to
make a good use of property, and to m eet
with fortitude any reverse of fortune that may
beiall them. There is no rank, however ex-
alted, in which such system would not prove


beneficial.
Year: 1865

We were invited round to the Provost
Marshals Office last week to see a contra
band" who recently escaped from North Car
olina. with about 100 others, and made their
way to Gen. Burbridge's line near SaltviIle,
Va. He came here to enlist, and on being
stripped for examination, his body presented
a spectacle which excited the horror, pity and
indignation of the officers, and of all who saw
it. His arms and legs were literally knotted
with scars from the teeth of bloodhounda
which had torn him when attempting to es.
cape, while his body was scanned with Welts
like whip-cords, caused by the Overseers bru-
tai lash. Such sight we never saw before,
and it would have removed all doubt, had any
existed in our mind, of the truth of the manY
stories we had read of Southern barbarism
and cruelty to the downtrodden slave The
man was about 20 years old, but was under
the minimum hight for soldier, and therefore
was not enlisted, but the Marshal humaneIy
furnished him some new clothes to replace his
tattered garments, and gave him some advice
as to making wise use OF his newly acquired
liberty, by forming Industrious and temperate
habits, after which be went on bis way rejoic-
ing HillSboro Nslcs.
Year: 1865

The Buffalo Commercial of the 7th states
that the parties interested 10 the recent discov-
cry of sugar to be manufactured from corn
actively engaged in making preparations
for the extensive manufacture of sugar by the
new method, and that they will be prepared
to put the new staple upon the market 10 few
days. The Commercial adds; Developments
which have been made since the matter was
first announced by US, have more than con-
frmed the statements made at that time, ard
more than justify the anticipatioos We indug-
ed in as to the complete success of the enter.
prise"


Every sugar consumer will be glad to hear
this, and will hopefully await the advent Of
the new staple" in large quantities at cheap
rates.
Year: 1865

This organization, upon whose spirit and
purpose we have commented from time to time,
is now in secret session in Cincinnati The
avowed object Of The meeting is to prepare
the Irish population of this country and Ire
land for an organized effort for Irish independ-
ence. The occasion which they hope for, to
inaugurate their movement, is the war which
they think must result from demanding of
England reparation for damages done our com
merce during the rebellion. 1t is probable
that very strong combination can be effected
by the Fenians for such an attempt.
Year: 1865

An American writer from London says that
in the churches there, whoever comes first,
whether gentleman or lady, takes the further
end of the slip, and those that follow fill up
the remaining seats; and thus prevent the
awkward disturbance which occurs iu our
churches here, in the process of filing IN and
out by men in order to insolate women at the
pews are free, the awkwardness and inconven-
ience Occasioned to ladies by the first comers
taking the aisle end of the pew is even great
er, as many of those who obtain that seat per-
sist it sitting still and making those who wish
to get into the pew climb over them no easy
or modest undertaking, especially if the crinO-
line OF a lady be at all fashionable. 1t is not
the one who does the climbing, however, but
the one who persists in sitting, that is to be
censured for this breach of courtesy. 1t is
said the habit of gentlemen taking the aisle
end of the pew originated with the early set
tiers, who sat near the doors of the pews so
that in case of an attack by the Indians they
might be ready for action. This will account
for the prevailing fashion of gentlemen occu-
pying the door end OF the pew, but we have
authority for the custom OF ladies occupying
that position. As there is no longer any dan
ger of attacks from Indians. we think this Gus
tom of filing out and in like parcel of SOL
diers on the part of gentlemen, might we'll be
changed, and we hope that the English Gus
tom may be adopted by the ladies.
Year: 1865

Hate not. 1t is not worth while Your life
is not long enough to make it pay to cherish
i'll will or hard thoughts toward any one
What if that man has cheated you or that wo-
man has played you false? What if this friend
has forsalren you in your time of need, or that
one, having won your utmost confidence, has
concluded that he prefers to consider and
treat you as a stranger? Let it all pass. What
difference will it make to you in a few years,
when you go hence to the undiscovered
country2'' All who iIl-treat you now will be
more sorry for it then, than you, even in your
deepest disappointment and grief, can be.
Year: 1865

A man in Cincinnati has got into trouble
by the publication OF the income taxes. His
banker refused him credit on the ground that
the amount of his tax showed either that be
was living beyond his means, or that be had
swinded the Government, and would swindls
others il he got chance.
Year: 1865

THE ONE OF Ten THOUSAND OR
MoRE.-A one-legged soldier hobbled
into crowded street car 10 Chicago on
Friday, and a palc-faced but pretty little
woman arose and gaVe him her seat.
As he was passing up to tho vacated
seat their gaze met, and they threw
themselves into each Others arms. The
soldier had been terribly wounded in
Tennessee, and was supposed to be dead
by his loving little wife. Before he was
able o-write to her she removed to Chi.
cugo, and his letter never reached her:
AS soon as he could travel he set out for
home, and met his sorrowins wife in the


romantic way We have described. But
for her generous impulse, so rare in these
days, in giving her seat to manned sol.
dicr, their reunion might have been
long delayed. .'. -:
Year: 1865

THE United States during the great
rebellion was likened unto sick man.
The sick man is still ailing. Although
the internal convulsious are stopped, he
has now a great felon on bis hands.
Year: 1865

New YORK, May "A special to the
Herald says: Large receipts fiom the
sale of 5-20's enables the Secretary to pay
off acquisitions of long standing, The
financial affairs of the Government are
now working more easily than for many
months past. and there is no doubt but
that funds sufficient to pay off our SOL
diers will be obtained In few weeks
it is expected every dollar of public in
debtedness will be discharged.


A special to the Tribune says: VIM.
R. Donaldson, circus clown. has been
arrested as a participant in the Philadel-
phia arson plot.


Notwithstanding there is an effort to
cast censure on Sergeant Corbett for
shooting Booth, the act was approved at
the time by all present and is now ap-
proved by his own superior officers: Cor
bett did not fire until he saw Booth tax
ing aim at one of the officers. and then
he only intended to wound him. Corbett
had previously asked to be permitted to
enter the barn alone, but this was several
times denied him The failure ofGover-
nor Fenton to promote him is cause OF
regret.
Year: 1865

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The State De-
partment has received the following
translation of an extract from the pro-
ceedings of the Legislative body of the
republic of Bremen:


SESSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY,


April 19, 1865.


At the opening of the session the Presi-
dent Judge Pa Myer, addressed the as
sembly in the following words:


Before we begin to transact our regu,
lar business, let us remember the joyful
and most important news which has ar
rived within the last few days from the
other side of the Atlantic ocean. Let US
remember and enjoy the great victory
won BY the armies of the Union over the
rebellion of the shareholders. Bremen is
and always has been OH the most init
mate connection with the United States.
Many of our sons are fighting in the
ranks of the Federal army, and the men
of free labor, and the Germans have
shown that persistency and valor which
must finally conquer victory even over
the infuriated struggling elements of the
enemy. Gentlemen, let us show Onr SYM
pathy with the American Union by ris-
ing from our seats.


The entire assembly then rose and gave
three enthusiastic cheers for the victory
cf the just cause.


The Commissioner of Internal Reve-
uue has decided that the losses in mer-
chandise can be deducted only from the
gains in merchandise In this case par
ticular branches of merchandise need not
be separated; so that in speculation the
loss or gain from stock may effect the
loss or gain for produce speculated in.


A resolution was introduced into the
ely council lastinight. admonishing and
warning those men who left their homes
in this city at the commencement of the
rebellion and openly deied the national
Government and engaged in their horrid
work of treason, that their return at this
time would be exceedingly repugnant to
the loyal citizens of Washington, and
would be regarded as an act unprodnc-
tive of good, but fraught with much
harm. This resolution caused al excited
debate A public meeting is called for
tonight to prevent the rebels from re-
turning to Washington. A large num-
Der are already here. ~
Year: 1865

From "A recent letter addressed to Pres
ident JOHNSON by that lifelong Aboli
ZIONIST, GERRIrr SMITH, we extract the
following in relation to the policy to be
pursued toward the Southern people:


God forbid that now. when the tide
of war sets strongly in our favor, We
should be guilty of thrusting the Consti-
tntion into the place of the code Of war,
and of holding and trying ~ traitors
those whom we, (none the less really, il
Indirectly agreed to regard bnt as enc
mics and whom, by all the conclusive
reasons Of the case, aside from such agree
ment, we are bound to regard in that
light only We must not be guilty of
this bad faith We must not break this
solemn bargain The South would bate
Us for it And would not the North her
self, if not despisiDg us for it, be. at least,
fearfully divided in regard to it


Surely, in the light Of their common
responsibility for slavery, and for the
spirit IL generates, the North as well as
South, is to be charged with the rebel
lion. and with all its horrid fruits. in
Guiding even the starving and numbering
of prisoners The whole is the work Of
both; aud it is the fonlesf hypocrisy. as
well as the deepest injustice, for the
North to punish the South for any part
oft.


The duty of the North is not to pun
ish the South, but simply to provide for
the future safety of both North and
South. I scarcely need say, that the
main thing to this end Is to rid the land
of slavery, and to restore to its victims
the civil and political rights Of which il
has robbed them. To this / would add,
no death, no imprisonment, no banish-
msnt-notbing but the breaking mp Of
the large landed estates of the South for
the benefit Of the needy, and the perpet-
nal withdrawal of political power from
the disloyal leaders. and the temporary
withdrawal Of it from the disloyal
masses" sy -
Year: 1865

The Soup House of the Richs,ond Soup
Association in Metropolitan Hall, was re-
inaugurated yesterday by the Christian
Commission operating with the Army OF
the Potomac. We believe the regula-
tions for supplying the sonp to the poor
are the same which governed the Soup
Association while the house was under
the control of the former association.
Year: 1865

In accordance with the former order,
a great number of citizens from the sur.
rounding country have been supplied
with horses and mules to enable them to
carry on their agricultural pursuits
This part of the order looks very much
az il it were suggestion from the
thoughtful head and kindly heart of him
who let LEES cavalry take their horses
home with them. 80 as b. ba in time for
the spring blowing
Year: 1865

COD LIVER OIL JELLY.
APPROVED by THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE,
for Coughs Colds bronchial and Tubercuar Consumption
General Debility. Tho most mild bland .nd
nutritious form IN which Cod Liver on can e used and With
patient by single tcaspoonful Of
this Jelly than by double tho quantity Of the clear unje
ned oil For sale by -
WHOLESALE DRUGGIST. 10 BEEkMAN STREET.


New York-
Year: 1865

Kfew days since. considerable excite
ment was created by the reported dis
covery of a petroleum spring a few miles
from this city. in the town of Plainiield
Oil was actually found issuing from the
spring in perceptible quantities, and a
number of enterprising gentlemen who
upon examination, satisfied Themselves
of its existence, contracted that prevail
ing disease, oil on the brain very badly
An association was formed by them and
the land purchased at a round price: We
now learn from the Joliet Republican
that the spring has ceased to give show
of oil-that the individual who sold the
territory to the company has refunded
the money received for it, and resumed
possession. A general impression no"
exists that in making the purchase the
oil company was badly sOld-in short
that the spring had been "salted' =
Chicago Post
Year: 1865

THE gay and fashionable bellies OF faris
work harder than men at the gslleys--
Think of young married lady. with a
rapidly filling nursery, going out night
after night, coming home on Monday,
say, at one O'Clock, on Tuesday at tour,
on Wednesday at midnight, on Thursday
at three, on Friday at four, winding mp
the weeks work on Saturday by coming
home in the broad daylight at seven
o'clock, and commencing the new week
with an afternoon concert, a dinner aud
a soiree, Some women have successfully
cultivated the habit of sleeping in the
afternoon or take an extra dinner at four
or five o'clock, and 60 straight to bed
after it, sleeping till half past eight or
nine, when they are awakened by their
maid, and proceed to the business OF
dressing.
Year: 1865

THE bravery and gallantry OF the
troops from this end of the State who
participated in the battles before Rich
mond have been specially noticed by
the commanding General The FIRST
Cavalry, Fourth Seventh and Fifteenth
Infantry participated in the engagement
We see that Wat" Dillo, former typo
of this city, was wounded i'll the fight.
Year: 1865

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In this great hour of triumph my heart,
as we'll as yours, is penetrated with graf
itude to Almighty God for His deliver.
ance of the Nation. Our thanks are due
to the PresideutS to the army aud navy.
tn the great commanders by sea and land,
and to the gallant officers and men who
have pcriled their lives on the battle
field and drenched the soil with their
blood. Henceforth our commiseratlon
and our aid should be given TO the wound
ed. MANNED, and suffering, who bear the
marks of great suffering in the mighty
struggle. Let US hnmbly offer up our
thanks to Divine Providence, for His
care over us, and beseech Him to gnide
and govern usin our duties hereafter, as
He has carried us forward to victory; to
teach Ms now to be humble in the midst
of triumph; to be just in the hour Of VIC
tory. and to help as TO insure the fonn-
dations of this Republic, soaked as they
have been in blood, so that il shall live
forever and ever. Let us also not forget
the laboring millions in other lands,
who. in this struggle, have given US their
sympathies, aid and prayers, and let us
bid them rejoice with us in our great
triumph. Then having done this let US
trust the future to Him who viii guide
us as heretofore according TO His own
good win. 80;
Year: 1865

| The Secretary then read dispatch
from Grant announcing the capture oi
Richmond.
| Vice President johnson, Senator John
Sherman and others addressed the assem-
bly,. Hon. J. P. Holloway announced the
victory to the assemblage At the Interior
Department, and delivered an address
| appropriate to the occasion.


A large crowd collected in front OF the
State Department and called out Secreta-
nv Seward, who spoke as follows:


SECRETARY SEWARD.


thank my fellow-citizens for the hon
or of calling to congratulate me on the
fall of Riehnond. am now about wrlt-
ing my foreign dispatches. What shall
tell the Emperor of China! l shall
thank him. in your name, for never hay-
ing permitted the piratical flag to enter
the harbOrs of the Empire What shall
say to the Sultan of Turkey l shall
thank him for always having surrender
ed rebel insurgents who have taken re-
fuge in his kingdom. What shall say
to the Emperor Of the French l shall


say that he can go tomorrow to Rich-


mOnd and get his tobacco, so long held


under blockade there, provided the reb-


els have not used il mp To Lord John
Russell, / will say British merchants will


find cotton exported from our ports cheap


er than cotton obtained by running the


blockade. As for Earl Russell himself'l
need not tell him that this Is war Tor


Freedom and National Independence,


and the rights of human nature, and not


war for empire, and that if Great Bri.


tain should only be just to tke United


States, Canada will remain undisturbed


by the United States, SO long as she


prefers the authority Of the noble
queen to voluntary incorporation with


the United States What shall tell


the King of PrussiaE | will tell him


the Germans have been faithful to the
standard of the Union, as his excellent
minister has been constant in hls friend
ship to the United States during his long
residence in this country To the En-
peror of Austria, / shall say he has
proved himself very wise man, for he
told us in the beginning he had no sym
pathy with rebellion anywhere. L do
not doubt but at least you accede to the
theory by which have governed myself
during the war namely, that the rebel
lion was to end in ninety days. have
thought this the true theory, because |
never knew "A physician able to restore
a patient to health unless he thought he
could work the cnre under most untavor-
able circumstances in ninety days. II


nallly, if the American people approve,


will say that our motto III peace shall
bc what our text has been while i'll war


Every nation is entitled To regulate its
own domestic affairs III It's own way, and
all are bound to conduct themselves so as
to promote peace on earth and good VIII
to mankind


Upon the conclusion of the Secietary's
speech, the crowd dispersed, cheering for
the President, Secretary and the Union
Year: 1865

THERE is rumor, on which base
some credit that in the recent military
conference the subject Of North Caro-
lina's admission into the Union was con
sidered, and General Sherman is under
stood to have expressed his belief that
10y pursuing humane policy, the State
would be found the first to wheel into
the line of the old Union.
Year: 1865

"Mother, l don't want to 90 to
church" said the speaker, little bright
eyed boy, looking up into his mothers
face with evident doubt as 10 The proprie
ty Of saying what he said. His mother,
who had often heard The same remon-
STRANGE, sat down and drew him to her
knee. saying, Charley. father and l tell
you it is best for you. Don't you think
that we ought to know best? Charley
made a petulant reply. and although
Obliged to go, yet went in very unfa-
vorable mood.


Years passed away, Charley had lived
to be a man. and had long gladdened his
mothers heart by living the life Of u
Christian. Children growing up around
him were taught to tread the path which
he had been led before. One Sabbath
friend spending the day with him
asked. "Why do you endeavor to get all
your children TO go TO church, whether
they wish to go or not? You know that
many do not approve Of such a course. ="
Turning to his friend. he replied. Be
cause owe it to my mother that l was
saved from in6deliiy by the respect for
the Christian religion instiIled into my
heart, when she sent me constantly TO
church."


Parents. though you may see no pres
snt good resulting from your efforts, yet
lrecolect that God will bring his seed to
qualification not in one reason, nor in
two. but when it plesses bis Almighty
will.


This anecdote is essentially true, and
it is the writer's own experience.


Gather your children to the sanctus
ry. There is part which will whisper
to them-whispers that will come TO them
in after years-fsint as the din remem-
brance Of some long gone dresm-loud
as the voice of the temptation they en-
counter. There will q spiritual strength.
though latent, which will hide itself IN
their hearts, and at some future lime
they will most surely draw from IL
stores.
Year: 1865

1e2S- The Boston Traveller of the 10Th says
Chief Justice Chase concurs with the presi-
dent in the opinion that man cannot be
punished by the confscation of his estate,
until be has been fairly tried and proved to
be q traitor.
Year: 1865

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The New York Observer, Ga religious
newspaper, } remarks: ssi Teg
att is painful to observe what papers
now ridicule, oppose, and seek to defeat
the measures of the Government; they
are the papers that were the loudest in
making the support of the administra
tion test of loyalty papers that de-
neuneed every man as traitor who OPP
posed what Government wished to carry
through. We have right to ask such
persons to be consistent; to units now
with the great masses of the American
people in sustaining the Government in
| its patriotic and noble efforts to bring
about the reign of peace, union and fra
ternal love. We hold that man to be a
selfish seeker of his own gain, and not a
warm; large hearted patriot, who throws
cold water on the Presidents plans Of
RECONCILIATION.
Year: 1865

When temptation appears, and we are
almost persuaded to wrong, how often a
mothers word of warning will call to
mind vows that are rarely broken. Yes,
the memory of mother has saved many
wretch from going astray. Tall grass
may be growing over the spot where all
her earthly remains repose; the dying
leaves of autumn may be whirled over it
or the white mantle of winter may cover
it from sight; yet the spirit of her, when
he walks in the right path, appears and
gently, softly, meurnfully call to him
when wandering off into the ways of er.
ror.