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Year: 1862

We saw few days ago in the n. Y. Tn
buns a long communication from Brigadier
Gen. JoHS W. PHELPS, of this State. On the
subject of his late command in New Orleans
and vicinity, and the reasons which con-
strained him to offer the resignation Of his
commission in the service. As a part Of the
article there were copies Of letters which had
passed between him and Maj. Gen. BUTLER,
and which had not boen IN print before. The
whole was exceedingly interesting, as was an
account given in the same paper Of the in
terview between Gen. PHELPS and the Off
GERS OF the New England regiments who
after his resignation called to express to him
their profound appreciation of bis ability
and worth and their deep regret at his leav-
ing the public service. We have no occasion
to discuss the reasons which constrained Gen.
PhelIs, from a deep sense Of duty, as be re-
girded it, u ofsr his resi- yndtion ; but 1t is
impossible for any man OF an unperyerted
spirit % read the documents 10 which we
refer, without forming high opinion Of the
character Of Sen PHELrs as one Of stern in
tegrity and exalted conscientiousness. As
an officer he is always spoken of with pro-
found respect. As a man of noble and w
right soul he is equally worthy. 1t is to be
deeply regretted that such men should leave
the public service and if by any means he
can be induced TO enter it again, we hope
the President will not fail to re-commission
him. We believe no officer could be placed
in command Of cur Vermont Brigades under
whom they would so rejoice to serve as Gen.
PHELPS. lie returned to the North few
days ago, and doubtless will soon be in Yer
mont. We hope the people Of the State
wherever he appears will show him that
hearty and profound respect which they feel
and he me it's
Year: 1862

An ENGLsH OPINION OF 0UR NAvY.-The
London DAILY Net0s copies the elaborate ac-
count of the growth and present condition of
the United States Navy, which appeared
some weeks since in the columns of the Erer-
ing Post, and prefaces it with the following
deserved tribute to the energy q our Navy
Department


Bursting. as the rebel war did upon the
United States, when the government were
utterly unprepared with officers and organi-
cation for so large a war, the immense ar
mics since got together and brought into ac-
tion at such long distances, would have COM
msnded the respect of Wellington, or of the
first Bonaparte. Troops, hastily drilled,
could only be hurried into the field armed
with smooth bores and such old implements
as could be collected together for there has
been little time to judge Of new inventions,
or to get up large manufactures for them
But compare the time in which the federal
government have got out and into action
IRON clad vessels under extreme difficulties,
with the time taken by or government to
get out the like materials of war. with all
the ready made facilities for manufacture on
large scale possessed by this country. They
have built or are building no less than forty
nine, whilst We have only fifteen
Year: 1862

From WA.HINGToN.-The correspondent Of
the n. Y. Post says the treasury already be-
gins to feel the operation of the new tax law.
The Golfers already contain revenues obtained
under the new tax bill. Half a million of
dollars have been received. 1t is believed
that the increasing revenues Of the govern
ment capnot fail to strengthen government
securities, and to diminish the almost rlghtful
premium upon gold. The writer also says


The emancipation proclamation Is received
very well in Western Virginia and in portion Of
Virginia near this city. A number Of men in
Alexandra and Loudon counties, who have in
clined to secession sentiments heretofore since the
invasion Of Maryland and the proclamation Of
emancipation, have come out decided Union men.
One of the substantial Virginia farmers was in
town yesterday, and he made the remark upon the
proclamation that at last the government had put
its heel on The sore spot Of the rebellion, adding;
Nov that slavery is to be abolished the end is
certain, and cast in my fortune with the party
which l know must finally triumph The pro-
csmation makes constant headwsy here"
Year: 1862

REcRUITs FOR The CAvALRY.-Cspt. Par
sons company of recruits for the Cavalry,
lO3 in number passed through here Saturday
on their way to Washington. They are
uniformed, but will not be furnished with
sabres or horses until they reach Washing
ingSon. 1t is probable that they will be sent
to a camp of instruction for a time. The
company is fine body OF men, and after
reasonable amount of drill will add much to
the efficiency OF the regiment.
Year: 1862

You cannot think how kindly vo were
treated on our way here a every station, people
came out 20 the depot with baskets full Of pies,
cakes, &c, for all Of the soldiers TO eat. We were
not slow to go IA" as the boys say, and the way
We ate wasn't slow. We bad some hard bread With
US which we gave to the Ladies, and they were as
tonished enough to think Of soldiers eating such
bread. At Fort Wayne, Ind, the Ladies had
long table spread with eatables for Us, and after
eating, they were around hearing the soldiers tell
ing Of our Harper's Ferry surrender. The people
all treat Us kindly and seem to like US as we'll as
possible
Year: 1862

The New York State Fair held at Roches-
ter last week is reported as a success in every
department, the wet and cloudy weather
being the greatest drawback to the enjoy
ment Of visitors. A descent of some thirty
pickpOckets from New York city upon the
Fair Ground is noticed.
Year: 1862

CouNTERTEITs.-Spurious fOurs on the
City Bank of Montreal were detected at
Philadelphia last week.


Counterfeit S3s and SIS on the CONNER
cial Branch Bank of Canada, at Collins-
WOO have made their appearance in New
York. They are finely executed on green
paper
Year: 1862

Lieut.. Commander Magaw reports the de-
struction of the rebel bomb proof magazines
at Lower shipping Point. They were seven
in number, and the work was found heavier
than was anticipated. A small body Of rebel
cavalry made its appearance, but dispersed
upon the discharge Of volley of musketry
from our side.
Year: 1862

The San Francisco CAL says the ''followin
exquisite poem was written by the late Edwar
Pollock. the gifted California poet, on the 9Th o
January, 1857, and has never before been publish
ee." 1t was given by the poet to q friend wiz
was about TO depart on a steamer for Oregou
Pollock saying: "Take this, you may, perhaps
read and appreciate the sentiment, long after
have ceased to be among the living"
There's something in the ''parting hour"
Will chill the warmest heart
Yet kindred, comrades, lovers, friends,
Are fated all to part
But this I've seen-and many pang


Has pressed it on my mind
The one who goes is happier


Than those he leaves behind.
No matter what the journey be,


Adventurous, dangerous, far,
To the wild deep or bleak frontier,


To solitude or war


In all human kind,
And they who 60 are happier


Than those they leave beind.
The bride goes to the bridegroom's home,
With doubtings and with tears,
But does not hope her rainbow spread
Across her cloudy fears?
Alas the mother who remains,


What comfort can she find,
But this-the gone is happier


Than those she leaves behind?
Have you a friend-a comrade dear?


An old and valued friend?
Be sure your term of sweet concourse


At length will have an end
And when you part--as part you will
O, take it not unknd
If he who goes is happier


Than you he leaves behind.
God wills it so-and so it is:


The pilgrims on their way,
Tho worn and weak, more cheerful are
Than all the rest who stay.
And when, at last, poor man subdued,
Lies down to death resigned,
May he not still be happier far


Than those he leaves behind?
Year: 1862

HAY CRop.-We are informed, says the
Stockton Independent, that the growth of
grass in the low lands along the San Joaquin
has this year exceeded the expectation of all
who have been accustomed in years past to
harvest and prepare it for market.
Year: 1862

COMING BAcK.-Several Of the overland
ers to the new mines, who started two or
three weeks ago from Nevada Territory,
finding the trip decidedly more of hard
ship than they had anticipated, have taken a
sober second thought and returned to Vir-
ginia City.
Year: 1862

BACK TO PRAcrIcE.--Th attention of the
public is directed to the professional card of
James II. Hardy which appears in this paper.
Judge Hardy shows that he is not east down
and driven out, but that he intends to re-
main right at the old spot and practice law.


AmadOr Dispatch.
Year: 1862

A clergyman having preached several
times in small town, in which he had not
once been invited to dine, said, in seriously
exhorling his hearers against being reduced
by the prevalent vices of the age, 81 have
preached against every vice but uxuries
living, having had no opportunity to observe
to what extent in was carried in this town.
Year: 1862

How TO KEEP BUrrER.-Says the Contra
Costa Gazette:


1t is not generally known, perhaps, by
our darymen, that butter will keep fresh and
sweet mnch longer when kept from the
light. A quantity placed near window
will be spoiled on the side towards the light
while the other side will remain as good as
new. This we know to be true from expert
enCe.
Year: 1862

Adviccs have been received since the
computation of the above table of addi-
tional men furnished by delinquent coun-
ties as follows, and which are to be de-
Quoted from the number repaired in the
table. 1t will be seen that the county of
Lucas is not subject to this call when
said deduction is made:
Year: 1862

loved partner The loving wife was so overcome with this exhibition of humani- ty, that misery has found no place in her bo- som since-the world is bright and hap py panorama to her-and if the laugh of the maniac be an evidence of freedom from sorrow, oh! how happy she must be!

 This is one of the many instances of hu- manity on the part of the federals; and it is hard to see with what cruelty we treat those who have fallen under our care. The pris- oners confined in our jail have sent sort of protest or petition to Gen. Palfrey, in which list of their snfferngs is carefully detailed. It culminates with a charge against the prison authorities which we are not prepared to believe. It is this:

 "Since our confinement, not even the la dies of New Orleans are permitted to ras's us, to spmpothize with us, and to aoeep over our misfortunes.'

 There now, did any one ever hear of such atrocty upon the part of those in power? Search the blackest pages of the greatest ty' rant $ history, and tell US if such cruel and

 nhuman conduct was ever heard of? Un- less the provost marshal immediately is- sues an order commanding all the ladies in the city to put on their best dry goods, make new years call on the federal priso' ners. and weep rivers of salt tears over their forlorn condition, human public will immediately insist upon having his commission revoked.
Year: 1862

"UNPARALLED INHUMANITY. ."-Under the above caption the ''local' of the New Or leans Delta has the following bitter satire upon petition drawn up and presented to Gen. Palfrey by the federal prisoners confn- ed in that city:

 A gross outrage, in connection with the Federal prisoners now confined in our par ish prison, has just been brought to light. We allude to the inhuman treatment of those unfortunate gentlemen. When we consider the kind and humane management of those southern prisoners who have had the good fortune to fall into federal hands. we hide the face in shame Look at their kindness and humanity in putting to death southern man for the reason that he sym pathzed with the rebels. They were afraid he would die lingering death, and they put him out of this troublesome world, put ting one hundred bullets into his body.

 That was noble and generous. But they did more. When the widow of the 1eceas- ed, unconscious of his death, came to con sole him in his imprisonment, and asked to see him, they granted her the pleasure. and exhibited to her. with pride and satis- faction, the stiff and bloody corpse of her
Year: 1862

It must not be forgotten that English men and woman, equally with Americans, are liable to such treatment at the pleasure of MT Seward, or any of his civiLor militia " subordinates. It becomes question of serious moment what England will do un- der such circumstances. What the course of the present government will be Tn the case of Mir. Forwood, or in any such worse outrage as may any day be offered to British subject, we cannot pretend to guess, Of these we are certain, that submission to the wrong would cost Lord Russell almost as dearly as it's perpetration will cost the American government. We sincerely trust that the people, if not the cabinet, of the North, will be wise and just in time. and will compel us to mngle in strife which we abhor r-London Duly Herald.
Year: 1862

Ey A correspondent of the Mobile Ad- vertiser says the enemy in Fort Pickens are busily at work under cover. They are making another battery on the point of Santa Rosa Island to demolish Fort McRae, which they seem determined to do, if pow der and iron will effect it. Some changes appear on the top of Pickens, and some enormous guns are visible there.
Year: 1862

DEAD FIsH.-The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile Advertiser says: A singular but novel effect of the tremendous cannonading IS shown in the beach being srewn with dead fish killed by the concusSion of the report Of the punS
Year: 1862

In the March number of the Allan.
tic Monthly the Country Parson has a
charming little essay on the sorrows Of
Children, in the course Of which he
makes these remarks:


"An extremely wicked way of pun,
ishing children is by shutting them up
in dark place Darkness is naturally
fearful to human beings, and the stupid
ghost stories Of many nurses make it es =
pccially fearful to child 1t is stu
pid and wicked thing to send a child on
an errand in dark night. 1 do not
remember of passing through a greater
trial in my youth than once walking
three miles alone (it was not going on
an errand) in the dark, along a road
thickly shaded with trees. was a lit.
tie fellow; but got over the distance
in half an hour. Part of the way was
along the wall of church yard-one of
those ghastly, weedy, neglected, nccurs
ed-looking spots whore stupidity has
done what it can to add circumstances
OF disgust I'd horror to the Christians
long sleep. Nobody ever supposed
that this walk was a trial to bow
twelve years old, so little are the
thoughts of children understood. And
children are roticent: | am telling
now about that dismal walk for the FIRST
time. And in the illness of childhood
children sometimes get very close and
real views of death. remember when
| was nine years old, how, every even
ing, when lay down to sleep, used
for about year to picture myself ly.
ing dead, till l thought the coffin was
closing round me. used to read at
that period, with a curious feeling Of
fascination, Blair's poem, The Grave
But | never dreamed of telling anybo-
dy of these thoughts. 1 believe that
thoughtful children keep most of their
thoughts to themselves, and in respect
to the things of which they think m ost
are as profoundly alone as the Ancient
Mariner in the Pacific"
Year: 1862

PREVENTING BOILER EXPLOSIONS
We have already referred to an arrange.
ment recently brought forward in Eng
land for preventing boilers exploding
through a deficiency of water. The
nature of this invention consists in
conveying water to the fire in the fur
mace for the purpose of extinguishing
1T when the water in the boiler falls
down to a certain line. A valve is en-
closed in small chamber below the wa
ter line in the boiler. This is attached
to lever turning upon a fulcrum, and
connected with float, which rises and
falls with the level of the water. To
this lever the valve is attached, and
when the float falls below the water
line it lifts the valve, which permits
water to flow through it into the fur
mace and extinguishes the fire, thus pro-
venting the boiler fues from becoming
ovcrheated from a deficiency of water.
Year: 1862

SLEEP AFTER DINNER.-The Corn.
hill Magazine asks and answers the
,question-Is sleep after dinner a good
thingY On the part of some persons of
weak digestion it seems to be SO. The
habit should not be acquired without an
attempt to ward off the necessity by a
reduction of the amount of food. II
this have unfavorable effects an ample
compensation for the time given to a
short post-prandial sleep may be OBJ
tanned by earlier wakefulness in the
morning. On the other hand DR.. Beau.
mont found, in the case Of ST. Martin,
that digestion was promoted by moder-
ate exercise, such as walking, immedi-
ately following the meal. In all cases
experience must decide.
Year: 1862

Poltroon is of classic origin, "pollce
truncus," excision of the right thumb.
In Roman archery the right thumb was
the most important member in use,
without which one could not be a sol.
dier; hence the coward, to keep out of
the ranks of his countrymen, resorted to
the dastardly act Of cutting it off-as
some in our day do the indices or fore.
finger, the one used on the trigger of
firearms. The word by use and con-
traction came to be poltroon, meaning
all species of cowardice or vagaboud,
ism.
Year: 1862

From the Pittsburs, Tenn, Cor Gin Timesl


As near as can estimate of the entire force
engaged in this conflict, have set il down at
tho opening Of the battle as heing about sixty
thousand on the Rebel side, with a somewhat
smaller number, say over fifty thousand, on
ours. This morning witnessed an addition TO
d our troops Of about twelve thousand men,
while from the testimony of the Rebel prison.
ers taken to-day, the reinforcemonts TO the
enemy were about eight thousand men, more
than half of whom had been left at Corinth
when tho troops moved from that point on
Saturday evening last.


The intricate knowledge possessed by the
enemy of every foot of the contested soil on
which the battle was fought, gave them
greater advantage than was awarded us by the
trihing increase in numbers, but on either side
the battle was fought with desperation which
i could not have believed to exist in the minds
Of men, unless in vases Of strong personal
grievance. The determination appeared, even
under the most Calling fire, to be victory or
death. The Mississippians on the side Of the
enemy were tho ruling spirits, aud they we'll
Year: 1862

wish through the medium Of your com
nonsense paper TO describe simple method
Of holding fiery, hard.bitted, or runaway
horse. Tut the buckle or strap Of the rein
through the bit ring, and fasten it to some
part Of the bride between the ears and
the mouth Of the horse. The advantage Of
this easy and quick made arrangement is
two-fold:


]. h.draws the bit into the corners Of the
mouth, whatever be the position Of the horses
head. :.


Q. Tho force exerted on the bit in this
manner by the same power at the end Of the
rein, though not quite doubled, is very much
greater than when the rein is attached simply
TO the bIt By this means have seen the
most fre,fnl and ungOvernable animal imme-
diately converted into 9 serviceable plow.
horse, while my eased limbs and shoulders
gave direct testimony In favor Of the dimln.
ished labor Of managing the team.


The arrangement is also convenient In
driving an Unmatched team. one horse being
fast, and the other moderate traveller. Ar
range the reirs as directed for the fast horse,
leaving the others in the common way.
Year: 1862

THREE men who have served In Prices army
came In at Rolls on the 24sh ult., saying they
we're tired Of the company they had been keeping,
and deaired to take the oath of allegiance and
return 70 their homes. They said they were led
70 join the army BY the general CRY Of abolition
kept up BY the leading Secssslonists They
we're told that the war on the parto of the Govern
ment was only for the abolition Of slavery, and
that they must fight or submits 70 it. Accord.
iogly they joined the rebel army, one for four
months and the other two for ax months each.
Each has discharge from his commanding Of.
hcer At the time they LETT many othsrs also
procnred discharges. The term of service Of the
whole company TO which they belonged expired
at the same time. Another company was 70
have been discharged the Tuesday following,
many members OF which were going home.
Year: 1862

THE UPPLR SECTION OF BRoADwAY.-As public
improvement it would be well for the Common
Council forthwith to provide for the paving of the
upper section of Broadway, to Fifty-ninth street,
with Belgian pavement. The street in that vicinity
is in deporablc condition, and sadly needs repair.
Being the principal outlet from the city, and the
leading thooughfarc to the Central Park it ought to
receive early attention.
Year: 1862

Tnr GREAT E.sTERS.-Tbe steamship Great
Eastern is expected to arrive here to-day or o-inor-
row. She will be moorei in the stream opposite
Pier No. 4 North River. steamboat will be kept
running from the pier to the ship every half hour for
the accommodation OF visitors, after a day or twos
preparation.
Year: 1862

We have been noting the tide Of Po-


litical events az it ebbs and flows, with


much interest since our arrival in the


State; for though not yet citizen OF


Kansas, we feel deep interest in all


that concerns her welfare; and after a


careful, candid and unbiased observa-


ton of things. entirely free from any


personal preferences or dislikes, We


have been driven to the conclusion that


there is far less patriotism than might


be in the political maneuverings Of the
day.


We conclude that the interests Of the
State do not overtop the desires of per.
sons to carry certain points and reach
certain ends. The friends of the sew
eral candidates appear to US to care
more for the accomplishment of their
own personal schemes than they do to
promote the general welfare. No doubt
"good men and true" have been pro-
posed for the respective offices-men
who have their country's good at heart;
but the contest for Office is fast running
into a squabble between certain cl ques,
each of which is endeavoring TO over
reach the other. and by one piece Of
strategy or another, gain some advant-
age.


Looking over the scene from our
stand poiut.it presents much the appear
ance Of a large ampitheatre full Of
Seigniors Bli,z playing of upon each
other their tricks Of political ledyerde-
main. each so intent upon his sleisht
Of hand performance as to lose sight Of
every other consideration-the interests
If the State and Nation forming a dim
back. ground SO invested in fogs and
nis,s as to give the idea Of being used
merely as deceptive illusions to add
some degree Of interest TO the play in
he foreground.


Possibly We may be deceived in This;
i may be that our impressions do in
Justice 10 the parties concerned; but
they are like convictions; they come
without bidding and abide without per-
sussion, and TO us have all the show OF
reality. as far as such things can be real.
Year: 1862

HAVE associated with i'm business Mr. G.. W.
u SlOan who has been assistant in the store for
number Of years past. Hereafter the business will be
continued al the old stand under the firm of


BROWNING 81 SLOAN.
feel grateful for the liberal patronage which have
ever receivedtrust by strict attention business and
the of merit and retain the


X. BROWNING.
Year: 1862

WHAT SHALL WE BUY?-This is the ques-
ton which agitates the minds of parents just
now; and we advise those on whom the usual
holiday demands viii be made, to step into the
bookstore of Bailey & Noyes, fully believing
that the number and variety of books to be
ound there, will satisfy the most difficult
They have a fine assortment in the most splen-
did bindings as well as all the standard pub
locations in less snowy but more useful covers


If you want Photographic Albums, it is the
place to buy at Bailey q Noyes


For the Juveniles they have replenished
their counters, and young America cannot fail
to find something to please. Besides these, no
doubt good variety of fancy goods may be
found to tempt the buyer. 1t is well worth
the time spent in examining this collection of
holiday goods.