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Year: 1865

New YORK, Nov, 24-The returns of
the North Carolina election are not all in.
but it is expected that Worth is elected
over Holden by ten thousand majority.
The Newborn Times says the truth is.
the whole State has been guilty of a
piece of the most stupendops folly ever
thought ofby any people and we fear
will have to pay Tor it sorely, by two
years more of probationary suffering IN
der military government If when our
Legislature meets, it will at once accom-
plish what the Convention left undone,
and we can have new election Of men
to Congress who are in favor of the Fed.
eral Government, we may yet get in du'
ring this session. Otherwise, all will be
lost for the present, Let the people pom
der these things.
Year: 1865

HARRISBURG, Nov. 24.-The secretary
of the Pennsylvania steel works has
decided to accept what is known rs the
Kelker farm two and half miles south
east of Harrisburg The ground at that
point is contiguous to the Susquehanna
river and Immediately on the line Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. Engineers were
on the plot to-day surveying the neCessa-
ry line for the area required for the cree
ton of the works. 1t is admitted by all
practical mechinists that this enterprise
will be the most extensive of It's kind
ever erected i'll America and is TO be on
this continent what the celebrated works
of Wade x Butcher at Sheffield are 10
Europe One thousand experienced work
men in steel will be brought from Eng
land, while 1900 other skilled mechani cs
will be required for the full operation of
these works,
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The Boston Her
aid says: A number of young men at the
South End have organized themselves in
to band for tEepurpose of patrohng the
streets in that section of the city during
heearlicr part Of the evening, as protec,
tion against the rascalities nightly being
committed We are glad to find that our
citizens are preparing themselves to stop
the lawlesSness which now prevails, and
to show this we would say that within
the past three days one firm in this city
has sold over three hundred reyOlvcrs
Year: 1865

be imported at SO low a gold price as du-
ring the past four years. This will in
crease the gold value of our own produc-
tion. We have shown the value of de-
laine wool in England, and we have
large quantities Of this class of wool pro-
duced here which is equal and some su-
perior to the English woods, and there is
no earthly reason why this class of wool
should be sold one cent less than it is i'm
England, that is AZ and SAC, say SOC
per lb. in gold.


'But if the farmers are determined to
rush their wool into the market next
June, just as soon as it is sheared, they
must expect that both manufacturers and
dealers will take advantage of their weak
ness, buy their woods a. very low figure,
and either take it out of the market and
hold it until prices advance, or send it to
England and sell it for soc per pound
there. Now the farmer can hold on to
his wool he can If he will Make tile
money which others have made on ac-
count of his flooding the market with it a
few days in June. Let him do with his
wool as he does with every other commo-
dity, sell when the best opportunity offers
and he will have a source of profit he
has not yet reached. Let him wash hi5
wool well, do it up in good shape, with
not too much string, and lie will find that
he has two strings to his bow. lie can
either have SOC per pound gold, or its
equivalent in currency, here, or SOC per
lb., gold, in England. We think when
all these reasons are ca efully and candid
ly examined, it will be found that there
is no reason whatever why the gold price
of wool for the coming year should not be
as high as in 1860"
Year: 1865

To MAKE LEATHER WATERPROOF AND,
FOR SORE HANDs.-Ihe following receipt
is the best thing ever tried it also i'm
proves the leather, and is also the best
thing for rough or sore hands, caused by
binding wheat or husking corn. Take 1
ounce OF the balsam Of copaiva, and one
ounce OF bees wax, melt together, and
apply warm; rub it in with the hand.
Year: 1865

Upon the ccnng events of the year, rest the
hopes Of the People and Government. We are in
the midst Of bloody and pr rtracied civil wa Is
duration and close depend upon a wiser, truer and
patriotic Policy than We have seen during the
present Administration. yniufl
Year: 1865

FEoM THE NoRrH- Under date Of Fort
Humboldt, Cal, Feb oh, Emory Wing, lst
sergeant Co. c, 9th Infantry c. V, writes US
as follows Il have the honor to report to you
that this is one of the most outandish places it
has ever been ny i'll fortune TO have to live in
Only think of your paper being twenty FIVE
days reaching here 1t is an outrage on al
enlightened people. The steamer has come
aud the sun has shone on this department.
within the last week-two wonders almost
equaling the celebrated seven. The Inspector
General paid us visit yesterday and gave us
one hour to get ready for inspection. We got
through it somehow A soldier is supposed to
have his whole equipment on such turn out
knapsack packed ready for a march, haversacI,
plate, knife fork, spoon, cup and cauteen. The
Inspector starts for Fort CASTOR, tomorrow,
and will visit the entire District before he


leaves The Indian Agent is here, looking into
matters. preparatory to relieving the military
of the charge of several hundred Indian prison
ers who have been confined to the island oppo
site this place, under guard He is making a
reservation of Hoopa valley, in which Fort
CASTOR Is situated. No Paymaster yet-when
will he come is asked every day. aud still 90
response The health of the company is good
Quite number OF immigrants have arrived in
this county, this Winter"
Year: 1865

TAPPED.-Several old filthy reservoirs, loca-
ted some distance below town, have been tap
ped by bitches caused to be made by few of
our citizens. Quite number of acres, hereto
fore under water, are Tow drained and the gen.
eral repairing going on on the bitches will add
much to the sanitary condition of our people,
the coming summer
Year: 1865

DR.. HoSTETTER's STOMACH BITTERS should be in
the possession Of everybody in the mining region
As preventative of various dangerous diseases to
which the gold seeker is liable, it has superior.
While it is quite palatabe even as beverage it is
speedy and powerful in its effects upon the system
In all of Diarrhoea, Dysentery, and the pre-
vading fevers consequent upon exposure, the Bit
tiers will be found invaluable corrective. No
man should enter upon the exposed camp life of
miner without being provided with Hostetters pre-
ventive of stomach disease, nor should any of
those who are now engaged in the occupation fail
to have recourse to the Bitters. Sold by all Drug
gsts and dealers everywhere. Hostetter Smith 4
Dean, Al gents, San Francisco. lm-nl3
Year: 1865

CKoP PROsrECTs.-Durng the week, we
have passed through the greater portion OF
Feather river valley. We consider the coming
crop. as now advanced, never more favorable
than at this season, and the thorough manner
IN which the earth is saturated from the con
slant falling rains OF the Winter will, with 4
few favorable showers, mature the crop aud
make an abundant yield to the farming COM
muniy. The late freezing and frosty weather
has, in some places, wilted the thrifty growing
tops of the grain, but will do 20 injury, and
may add yigor and strength by reversing the
thrifty top growth to its roots.


The SFECULAToRs AND THE CRoFS.-The
San Francisco SPECTATORS continue 10 control
the grain market and keep -four at famine
prices. Our best wish for these sordid and
greedy wretches is that the dollars they gain by
their unjuStiiable practices may all turn to Goals
of FIRE upon their heads and ashes in their
pockets The crops in all parts of the State
are more promising than in any past season
the spectators tales OF the cold weather short
euiag the crop are "bosh.'
Year: 1865

He starts from the hearth with low, sad whine,
As the nghtwind rattles the easement frame,
And looks at me with eyes that shine
: AS if through tears when speak your name.
Yonder your empty clair by the wall


Stands, half in the shadow and half in the light.
And the clock ticks in the silent hall


Like the shudderng pulse Of the drcary night.
click of the latch at the garden gate,


Some sounds like steps on the upper foors
In the still long hours when we sit and wait
Perhaps for your face at the open doors
And sigh at last as the lex tree
Shakes on the pane, and the fancy aes;
Then he lays his shaggy head down on my knee
And looks at me Still with those wistful eyes
Does not thought of the summers dead


Fer haunt him. following mute and slow
Down the dim old paths we used to tread
In the purple mornings of long ago!
Some long spent wind in the bearded grain,
Some lightsome coral on hedge or thorn
Lost echoes caught from the reaper's strain
Among the laurels and shining corn
He listens, think, for your footsteps STILL
In the depths of the woodlands gray and old
Where the c0mfortless storms 20 sobbing at will
And the NAPLES are casting their tawny gold,
For the lightsome call that he used to hear
Through the sharp, dead rustic of leaf and spray,
But the old ways are lonely and scar,
And the roar of the cannon il far away
Far, far away old Rover and


Must wait at the shadowy hearth alone
Haunted for aye by some tone Of slee,


Some sleepless ghost Of the glad days gone
Come close to my sde-there! your rough paws so,
And your brown head here-let the lick leaves
Whirl on the pane ah, we all must know
That the heart that loves the heart that grieyes
Away where the believing batteries light
Reddens the dark of the Southern sky ..
He has laid him down the turf tonight ,.
Thinking, Rover, of you and I. a
Grim with the smoke of the trench or worn
With the toll Of the battle, yet seeing there
The lights of home through the distance burn,
And the faces that watch by his empty chair
All, well! the hour grows dark and late
There will come step on the Silent loors,
Nohand onight at the garden gate,


No smiling face at the open doors
The shadows deepen along the wall


But the stars shine through the falling rain
They trust the best who have staked their all;
Lie down, old friend, at my feet again


Boston Leader
Year: 1865

Lord Ellenborough was once about to go
on the circuit, when Lady Ellenboroug said
that she would like to accompany him. He
replied that he had no objection, provided
that she did not cucumber the carriage
with bandboxes, which were his adherence.
During the first days journey, Lord Ellen
borough happened to stretch his legs,
struck his foot against something below
the seat. He discovered that it was band
box. Up went the window and out went
the bandbox. The coachman stopped, and
the footman thinking that the bandbox had
tumbled out of the window by some extra
ordinary chance, was going to pick it up,
when Lord Ellenborough furiously called
out, "Drive on v' The bandbox was accor-
dinghy lelt by the ditch-side. Having reach
ed the county town where he was to OH
ciate as Judge Lord Ellenborough proceed
ed to array himself for his appearance at
the courthouse.


"Now," said he, where's my wig p
where's my wig ?" ~
81 "My lord, replied his attendant, it was
thrown out of the carriage window" H
Year: 1865

supposed to he an aristocratic beverage. But
what is the enjoyment Of these pampered feeders
to that of the hungry carter who sits down by
the waysde to thumb hunch OF bread and
cheese, or cold meat? The active vigor of that
mans appetite is superior to all the sauces III
the world


People who envy the luxurious feasts of the
rich should know that the wise men who sit
down to them only make pretence of partaking
of the so-called good things that are placed
before them. have heard that the cabinet
ministers, before they go into the city to the
Lord Mayors banquet, dine quietly at home on
some simple and wholesome Wand, knowing
that there will be many dishes on the groaning
tables of Guldhal which they dare not touch.
The Queen spreads her table with all the most
elaborate productions of the culinary art; but
she herself makes her dinner off cut of simple
mutton Cook as you will, and lavish money
as YOU will there is no exceeding the enjoyment
of that carter sitting by the roadside thumbing
his bread and cheese All the Yeor Round.
Year: 1865

ducks egg dropped by the margin in of some
muddy pool. They find no food suited to
their taste upon the sumptuous table spread
before them. They had rather either go
back and pick the bones of the past, or stick
their fingers in the yrrrepared dishes of the
future, than partake of the rich bounty that
the present provides. Such folks are born
both before and after their time. and have
no business here at this exact period. How
ever, the fault is not theirs; and it is not
my province to cest blame upon their pa
rents. We should all, my friends, bestow
little thought upon what has been or what
is to be, but make the best Of what is; and
Joy, peace. and contentment shall be ours in
the end. So mote it be!''
Year: 1865

parents, shares the benefit Of our opera
tlons. This being so, we appeal to
every patriot and philanthropist in the
Commonwealth. We need hundreds OF
thousands of dollars, with which to
carry into effect this mighty undertaking.
In one county alone we have al
ready entered over one hundred chill.
dren at school. Scores Of applica-
tons are coming up from almost
every section Of our beloved State. In
what way can you better promote the
permanent well-beipg of our young Con-
federacy, and at the same time discharge
a debt Of gratitude to the brave men who
have sacrificed all for their country's lnde-
pendence and honor


Besides defraying the expenses of the
hundreds whom we are now educating,
we wish to collect sum sufficient to per-
form the same needful Office for the thou
sands of little ones at present within the
enemy's lines. As soon as peace is re-
stored, and these overrun sections Of our
State are once more open to us, there
will be numbers whose only possible
chance for securing an education must
rest on such a system IS this. The re-
sources Of these desolated regions are so
exhausted that assistance will be neces-
sary to almost the entire population. To
meet the. large expenditure which will
then be required, we ought now to lay
aside half a million of dollars.


Whatever may be thought as to the
ultimate redemption of the Confederate
currency, it can hardly be doubted that
our Government will make good every
dollar which may be consecratcd to this
noble work. 1t will never repudiate a
bond which has been donated to a service
so sacred.


/ leave this appeal with you-confi-
IDENTIFY expecting that you will render us
every assistance in your power, and that
by means of your cooperation scores o.


these dear little ones will De rescued from


ignorance and vice, and be rendered


worthy of the noble nsen whose names


they bear-,nen who have lost Limb o.


life that freedom might be saved.


If you can in any way aid us, pleas


let us hear from you by mail.


Address Rev. A. E., DICKINSON, Cor


responding Secretary. Orphan Committee


Richmond, Virginia.
Year: 1865

The reader will discover, by reference
to the terms of this paper, that the rates
of subscription and advertising have
been advanced. These increased charges
are forced upon us, and the press gene
rally, by the extraordinary price of every
thing which goes to make up news
paper. In no other way can a journal
live. To attempt to adhere to former
rates in the face of the fabulously high
charges to which the business Of news
paper publishing is subjected, would be
fatal. A necessity so palpable to all
needs no further excuse or palliation.


We have, since the war, encountered
difficulties and embarrassments of so
serious character as to make the busi-
ness of journalism exceedingly disagreed
BILE. We have endeavored to overcome
them in the best manner, and have lately
succeeded in presenting the reader with
sheet enlarged'and greatly improved.
Should no untoward and unexpected
event occur, we shall continue to print
this enlarged sheet, in its legible typo
graphv. until the war is ended.
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, Mays
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has decided that losses in merchandise can
be deducted only from gains in merchAn-
disc. In this case particular branches Of
merchandise need not be separated. So in
speculations, loss or gain from stocks may
offset loss or gain from produce speculs-
tions.


A remonstrance was introduced into the
City Council last night, admonishing and
warning those men who left their homes in
the city st the commencement of the re-
bellion, and openly defed the national
government, and engaged in their horrid
work of treason, that their return at this
time would be exceedingly repugnsnt to
the loyal citizens of Washington, and
would be regarded as an act productive of
no good, but frsught wilh much harm.


This resolution caused an exciting de-
bate of q personal character.


A public meeting is called for tonight
to prevent rebels from returning to the
city. Quite a large number are already
here.
Year: 1865

WAsHIEGToEI May D.
A resolution introduced into the City
Council last night disspproving of the re-
turn to this city of rebel soldiers excited q
heated debate, and public meeting to
prevent the return of such men is called
for tonight. There are large numbers of
them already here.
Year: 1865

y A REMARKABLE DEcrsroN-In New
Orleans lately, Judge Duplantier decl-
ded that tho value of apew in church
might depend in a great degree on the
Legitimate pride Of the father to es-
tablish gifted daughter with the
benefit to be derived from the con-
spicuous position" in question.


This is the first time we ever knew
il to be sa,a so from the judicial bench.
The thing is not now bowevefplqr
Year: 1865

Would through this medium acknowledge his
thanks TO the Public for the very liberal patron


agc received by the lato firm, and would take
THIS opportunity TO announce to the citizens OF


East Saginaw and the Saginaw Valley gene
rally, that he has on hand and is constantly


receiving ut the old stand one Of tho best assort-
ments Of
Year: 1865

The five great Powers of the world have
each permanent National Debt. 1t would
seem that, if this Institution was not incident
al to the growth aud development o,
States, 1t was The contrivauce of the practical
hn2nciels who share government with princes
and soldiers in the crises OF National life, and
who accept gladly, as an economical good,
what Providence falsely seemed to the unen-
hghtened 10 have cast upon their countries as
q penal necessity. The following is q table OF
the permanent Indebtedness OF Great Britain.
France, Russia, Austria, and the United
States, OF The burden of the interest OF the
debt OF each Government, OF the burden Of
the debts per capita on the population of EACH
and OF the ratio OF the interest to the annual
production Of the five countries respectively: !:


Debt Raioofnt
Year: 1865

Mn. LNcoLNs KINDNESS oF
IIEARr AND DIsRKsARD o. PERsoN.
Al DANGGR.--l well remember one
day when poor woman sought, With
| the persistent affection Of mother,
for the pardon Of her son, condemned
death. She was successful in her pc.
tition. When she had left the room
he turned 10 me and said, Perhaps |
have done wrong but at all events
u have made that poor woman happy.


That this kindness OF nature was
sincere and heartfelt | cannot but
think admirably illustrated by an in.
cident which recall with peculiar
feeling at the present time.


Kind TO others, he had no idea that
any one could entertain personal en-.
nifty 10 him. l called on him one
evening at about 10 o oclock, and found
him at work alone. lie proprosed to
walk across to the telegraph room at
the War Department, and learn the
lates, intelligence from the armies.
AS we crossed the dark grounds which
separate the White House from the
War Office, said to him, DO you
often 20 over here as late as this 2
lie replied Oh, yes 20 over al.
most every night. ! yentured 10 re.
monslrate With him on the danger of
thus exposing himself, and said TO him
that he ought TO remember that Just
across the river was hostile popula-
tion, and there was .eason to believe
that in the city of Washington there
were many, possibly many hundreds,
who sympathized with the rebellion,
and that bis life was eminently prec-
ious and should be guarded with the
utmost care. shall never forget. nor
in this hour of mourning can i fail to
recall with deepest emotion, the simple
truthfulness Of his answer, 'Oh, they
wouldn't hurt me- The emphasis on
that word me, was most expressive
Of the belief Of his heart that noue
could possibly entertain thought Of
harm toward one who felt that he him.
self had charity to all and malice to
none


Alas, the fatal errorl When ] re.
call the numerous evidences Of the
warmth of that charity which my ac-
qualntance with Mr.. Lincoln could
furnish, cannot hesitate to believe
that the assassin struck al his own
friend, and silenced by his murderous
blow ihe kindest heart in all the
land.-M. Vaa Killer in ". 7. Pot
Year: 1865

A telegram from indianapolis announces
the serious illness of Governor MoRroN, Of
Indiana. The Governor has been afflicted
with frequent attacks Of rheumatism, in the
body as well as members, during the past
year, and his present illness seems to be an
unusually severe return of the same disease,
and paralysis is feared. The loyal people Of
the whole country will regret he is SO Sc
riously indisposedi for no one during the war
excelled him in zeal and energy in providing
men and means for its prosecution. He was
the first to tender the President additional
troops the day after the battle Of Bull Run,
and until the middle Of 1854 he kept the
quota of his State ahead of all calls for men.
We trust that he will speedily recover, as his
death would be national calamity.
Year: 1865

~The circulation OF the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN 10 at this time incrcas-
ing more rapidly than ever before. As
IL Is read by the men who THINK
rather than by those who CRY ALOUD,
Il Is n more than ordinarily valuable
advertising medium. Business men
Will govern Themselves accordingly.
Year: 1865

At the request of the Quartermaster Gen
eral the pay Of q considerable number Of
officers has been stopped by order of the Pay
Department until such time as the delin-
quents render to the Quartermaster's Depart.
ment the returns and accounts required by
law
Year: 1865

THE work of publication goes on. Major
General Frank p. Blair has identified him
self with the Democracy. The Union party,
we believe, is not now cursed with q member
of the family, AEqay Journal,
Year: 1865

REMARKABLE OBSERVATION BY ABRAHAM
LINcoLN.-About four years ago Abraham
Lincoln raised with his own hand the Ma
tional Flag over independence Hall, Phila-
delphia. On that occasion he said


''T have often inquired of myself what
great principle or idea it was that kept this
Confederacy 50 long together. It was some
thing III the Declaration Of Independence,
giving liberty, not only to the people Of this
country, but hope to the world for all future
time. lit was that which gave promise that
in due time the weights should be lifted from
the shoulders Of all men, and that all should
have chance. Now, my friends.
can this country be saved upon that basis?
II it can, viii consider myself one of the
happlest men in the world if / can help save
it, But If this country can not be saved
without giving up that principle was
about to SAY would rather be assassiDated
upon this spot than to surrender it.N
Year: 1865

WHOLESALE INSURANCE. -T The Common
Council of New Haven, Conn, some time
since appointed committee to inquire into
the expediency Of adopting plan Of mutual
Insurance, Thy which the city should, by
yirtue Of authority first obtained Of the
Legislature for that purpose, insure every
insurable building within its limits against
loss OF damage by fire, to the amount Of
two-thirds or three-quarters' Of Its value-
the owner being taxed therefor to an amount
not exceeding the rate now charged by the
most reliable insurance company" TIC re-
port Of the committee, just made public, Is
i'll favor Of the system Of wholesale insurance
bY the CITY.