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Year: 1864

FEMALE PR1NrERs.-The Printers Onion,
Of Chicago having combined to raise the prics
Of wages higher than employers cen pay and
live, about seventy girls are being instructed
in the art of type setting as fas! as possible.
and in short time will take the places Of the
male type settlers in the Offices of two Of the
daily papers. Printers wages in Chicago will
drop suddenly some fire morning, and those
who we're not satisfied with good thing can
turn their attention to less wages or other
business. While in Chicago the other day,
we were taken around to the ''schoo" and
were astonished at the rate the girls were


earning the art. Some Of them could
already set six thousand TENS" per day.
OF course they will net learn the other
branches of the business. but the filling the
offices with them will drive male co,npositors-
the best to job rooms, at reduced wages, tho
rest into the country to look for sits at re.
dnccd rates. How true it is that people do
not know when 10 let good thing alone
La Crosse Democrdt 81.
Year: 1864

Most people, e~en many intellirent
re!orners, have the idea that to eep in a
cold room Is good-essential to health
1t is an error. 1t is better to have an
open fire in your bed room. The atmos-
phere is not only by this means constantly
changed, but with the fire you vii keep
the window open, which Wi add greatly
to the needed ventilation. But more than
this, with the fire you wi have fewer
bed clothes over you, which is gain, as
large number of blankets not only in
terferes somewhat with the circulation
and perspiration, but prevents the escape
of those gases which the skin is constant
ly emitting. Even furnaces or stove heat
with open window is better thana close
cold room
Year: 1864

An East India governor having died
abroad ais body was put in Arrack to
preserve it for interment in England \
sailor on bonrd the ship being frequently
drunk, the captain forbade the purser and
indeed all in the ship to let him ha G
liquor Short after the fellow appeared
very drunk How he obtained the liquor
no one could guess. The captain resolved
to find out, promising to f, rgiye him if be
would tell from whom he got the liquor.
After some hesitation he hiccoughed out.
"Whv, please yer honor, | tapped the
Goxernorn
Year: 1864

A Jew who was condemned to be
hanged was brought to the gallows, and
was just on the point of being turned of
when a reprieve arrived When informed
of this, it was expected he woult. have
instantly quilted the cart, bat he staid to
see q fellow prisoner hanged; and being
asked why he did not get about his ousi-
ness, he said he waited to see if he could
bargain with Mr. Ketch for the other gem
tleman clothes
Year: 1864

had been completely destroyed, and again it
was reported to have been covered by the 9th
corps. One thing is sure, the rebels did not
lose the use Of this valuable line OF internal
communication for q greater period than one
week.


Here is a beautiful clearing From the mar.
row woodland road we emerge into a circular
glade. The Yellow House is the center; tall
pines, mingled with stately cedars and noun
tain oaks, form the periphery. The Weldon
Railroad, running directly north and south,
farm. Our earthworks extend along the road
short distance, and meeting the rebel bate.
ries, turn off to the right, mutilating magnif.
icent field OF corn, destroying the symmetry OF
Wel.cropped hedges, and joining the timber
again far to the right and rear.


In this field, on an easy rise OF ground, oc-
Cured the conflict The rebels wished to pre-
serve their railroad intact, and our aim was to
make them relinquish all hold upon it, until
such time as we thought proper. Heth's de
perhaps, numbered between three and hve
thousand men. How came we upon them SO
suddenly Why was our visit so unexpected,
or they so nnprepared for an attaekl This
has been q subject OF wonder TO me. 1twould
be to any one who had ridden over the ground,
torn up At intervals of ten or fifteen feet, to
form shelters for plckets and sharpshooters.
The march OF the 5th corps ives arduous The
six miles, but the effect of the exercise and
heat was apparent in the increased number OF
those suffering from sun stroke. " ?


a short distance this side OF the railroad, our
instant they were driven in. Soon the reserve
rallied and q sharp skirmish ensued. Our
infantry coming mp, ended this amusement BY
driving the rebels back from the railroad. As
soon as our line was formed across the track,
Grifdn's division began tearing it up About
noon, when the stragglers had nearly all re-
joined their commands, and the men were
regaling themselves upon coffee ana green corn,
Year: 1864

A GREAT BATHS INxxEST.-A Peters
burg paper Of the 7th mat says of the
situation there


There is but little doubt that we are
on the eve Oi stirring events in this
vicinity. All appearances indicate that
not many days win elapse before the
ball will be opened in good earnest, and
that tho bloodiest drama Of the war
will be enacted on the lines in front Of
Petersburg Grant may feint as much
as he chooses below Richmond but his
true designs are here, and here he viii
deal his heaviest blows.
Year: 1864

The Union party in the present Con-
gress is deficient just twenty three, Of
two~third vote This deficiency will
not exist in the next Congress. In the
three States which voted on Tuesday we
have gained as follows
Year: 1864

Elsewhere will be found the call of the Pres ident for half million more men. This call is understood to embrace the three hundred thousand hitherto called for, on the order of October last, which has been only about half filled by enlistments aH9 volunteering. Our State, however, has entirely filled her quota under that call, and has some thousand men over. Hence we shall have but our quota of two hundred thousand to fill, to avoid the draft.

 The call, we trust, will give new impetus to volunteering throughout the State and all over the country. It is we'll known that the rebel leaders are gathering all their strength for one last desperate effort 10 save tho rebel lion from utter ruin. The Union forces must meet it, and meet it they vi!l-and the rebell ion wilt be forever throttled. It is the spring campaign which is to tell the story, and as the country responds to this new call of the Pres

 dent. it must expect to conqu,r @ speedy peace, or prepare for still longer war.
Year: 1864

such hot weather." was exclaimed yesterday
and day before on all sides, by the sweltering
masses 1t is true that the rays Of the sun
were hot, and tina. owing to the lack OF breeze
the temperature was uncomfortable; STILL this
is the season for hot weather, and last year
and the year before, and years before that,
the same was experienced. The warm wea-
ther at this period is good for the crops, and
we should not grumble at it. We should think
Of what the warmth must be around Petersburg,
and bear our heated term with large amount
Of philosophy. We may add, however, by way
of joining in with the grumblers, that q little
rain would be highly beneficial, as the drought
has now continued for some time.
Year: 1864

The INTERNAL RsvENuH BuI.-This bill has
passed both houses Of Congress, and now
only awaits the signature Of the Presi-
dent 1t will increase very largely tho
income Of the government, and when in
good working order will. 1t is calculated,
annually realize three hundred and lfty mil
lions for the Treasury The law establishes
a material change In the income tax. The rate
will In future be five per cent on all incomes
over 5000 and not exceeding 5000; on in
comes from $4,000 to $4,000, seven and a half
per cent, and exceeding $4,000, ten per cent
The tax on whiskey will be one dollar and half
per gallon after the 1st OF July until the LIST
of February next, after which period it will be
two dollars per gallon An immense revenue
will be the result Of these notifications in the
Tex bill
Year: 1864

TuE TAnYr Bn.L.--lt may be reasonably OK.
pected that the new Tariff bill will become law
within worry few days. Notwithstanding the
spasmcdic sttempt to discourage the use Of
foreign luyuries upon the plea Of economy,
there is very little doubt thai even with the
high tariff imposed by the bin foreign fabrics
will still be extensively purchased, and thus a
large revenue be thrown into the hands Of tho
government wlerewith TO pay the interest on lis
public debt in gold. The high tariff affords such
a protection TO home manufactures tha. doncs-
tic industry will also be greatly stimulated and
encouraged, and all the vast resources OF the
country moro developed than ever. Thus the
Tariff bill will operate in two ways for good.
Year: 1864




The individual who "waits and watch.
es over the border" has written very
bold letter to the publishers Of the Day.
ton Empire, in favoE Of mob law. He
speaks "advisedly" and "plainly," he
says. no doubt he would like to see
civil war in Ohio; but he would be very
careful to "wait and watch over the Dor.
der" He does not propose to come
over and help get up mob: that would
not be like him. While so careful Of
his own body as rot to risk it, he had
better be more modest in his advice to
others. He beloved like calf when
he was arrested. He would below like
calf now if his person were in danger
.-TCin. Gas. a
Year: 1864




wN. N. TWEED As PRESIDENT, ETC.
The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday a for
gsnization, Supervisor Little in the chair.


On motion he Board proceeded to baotfor permanent
President for the present year. and William NJ Tweed
teved the unanimous vote OF all the other members.
After being conducted 10 the chair he spoke as fol.
lows


GEsrLExKSl accept the position OF presiding officer OF
this Board with thankfuness TO for the honor con-
ierred upon me. But In accepting feel that you have
put upon me an onerous, important and delicate duty,
which VIII endeavor TO discharge as faithfully and i'm
partially as possible. trust that whenever fall short
will receive your kind forbearance and indulgence,
aud that the proceedings will be as they have ever BEEN
harmonious and united The grave responsibilities now
resting on US make u more important than ever that We
should work harmonousy together. The great question
Of avoiding the draft n this county is one which VIII
awaken the attention OF this Board as well as OF all the
friends o. law, order and good government II i'm.
potant both TO the city and county government OF New
York. have doubt that II allowed 10 60 on as
have hitherto been proceeding we will be able 20 pro-
our quota OF recruits for the county. have no
doubt that capitalists will Subscribe money enough
literally 70 enable 10 continue paying bountes, and
that We will have funds enough 10 all who volunteer
important subject. Many who suffered by the riots
lost all that they had been their lifetime accumuatiug
iii they bad surrounded themselves with all the comforts
with these people also meeting the approval and con
currence OF capitalists and there doubt that will
be able 70 sce that all are paid.


The speaker then went on TO urge the necessity Of
Of last year was incurred In raising troops for the govern
men, 70 help in the suppression OF the rebellion.


on motion the clerks Of the Board were reelected, aud
also the Sergeant alarms


committee was next appointed TO inform the Mayor
Of tho organization Of the Board and TO inform him that
they were ready 70 receive any he might
nicate with them al his earliest COW venience.
The Board then adjourned I'll Tuesday next.
Year: 1864

GENIUs-1he difference between gepius TALENT and
mere cIeverness is delicate yet distinct as that
between the coors of the rainbow the bres which
compose the magnolia leaf Genius, says that rare old
buffer, johnson, rusbes like wbirlwnd, talent march
es like a cavalcade of heavy men and heavy horses
ceverness skins like swallow in the summer evening
with sharp, shriI note a9d sudden turning. The
man CT genius dwells with and with nature, the
of talent in his study but tie clever man dances
here, there and everywhere like butterfly in hurri-
cane, striking everything and enjoying nothing, but
too light to be dashed to pieces. The man Of talent
will attack theories the clever will assai the in
dvidua and SANDER private character. The man of
genius despiseS both he heeds nonc be fearS nohe he


lives in himself, shrouded in the consciousness of his
own strength he nereres with none, and walks forth
an example that eagles fly alone, they are but sheep
that herd together" 1t true that should poisonous
worm bis path he may tread it under his foot
should a snar at him he may chastse him but
he will not cannot, attack the privacy of another
Our misfortune in the South has been the penttude of
men of talent the dearth of men of genius 10 the
North they have no genius in the field or in politics
few in literature. For the most part however, the
genius of the South is yet hidden in the ranka
Year: 1864

A New VALUE OF SoRGHUM.-The inestimable
value of this production is only beginning to be appre
cated by our people. 1t may not be generally known
that the grain seed constitute excellent and pro
n6c breadstuf correspondent writing to us on the
subject, from Pattonsburg, says 81 had fifty bushels
of the seed which raised last year. and short time
ago l took six bushels TO the mill and got it ground
into flour and have ben using it in my family for bread
for several days 1t makes really good loaf bread and
light rolls, but still better butter bread in that way
it cant be beat if baked in the ordinary way OF bak-
ing buckwheat cakes. Besides it makes fine chop for
horses. Mine is the rcd seed."


LyQch6Urg Virginlan
Year: 1864

CRITICISM ON PRAYER-The following resolution
was introduced in the Yankee Senate few days ago
by Mr. Salisbury, of Delaware


Resoued, That the Chaplain OF the Senate be respect
fully requested hereafter to pray and suppcate AL
mighty God in our behalf and not to lecture him. in
forming him. under pretence of prayer, his sGd Chap
lains, opinion in reference to his duty as the Al
mighty and that the said Chaplain De further request
ed aforesaid not under the form of prayer to ec
ture the Senate in relation TO questions before the
body.


MIR. Howard objected to the resolutions and the Sen
ate went into Executive session.
Year: 1864

a WORTHY ExANPLE.--We learn from the Staun-
ton Vndicator that the recent call of Brig General
Imboden upon the citizens of Augusta, Rockbridge
Rockingham, Shenandoah and other counties, to sup
ply his command with ratiors and forage by each one
sparing little, was answered by the people of Rock
ing ham, where he encamped in the most patriotic
manper' Committees appointed in different parts
OF the county to wait upon the citzns and learn what
they could spare lEey did So and taking the state
ment of parties as to what provisions and forage they
had determined what amount it was their duty send
to Gen. lmhodens command which was promptly done.
The result is that Gen lmbGdens command has had an
abundance of eee bacon -four and forage and the peo
pie have not suffered at ALL A little system in such
things of great advantage, and heartily commend
the system OF Rockingham to other counties as worthy
Of emulation, not only in regard to this command but
reference to helping to supply the needs of the army
of Northern Virginia. Rockingham deserves, and will
receive great credit for her action il this matter


The Sabbath quiet bend in the river Of Time, which
rejects the hues Of Heaven.
Year: 1864

PRENTICE ON GREELEY-The editor Of the Ne"
York Tribune says that the question of the lntermar
rage of the white and black races s that must be
considered well and decided on dispassionatey Ii that
editor shall find himself gay and dashlng WdoWer
we hope be will take just much time as he peases te
consider dispessionateiy, that is wlthsut passion
whether he will marry niger or not. But we aP
prehend that passion will get the better OF hun and In
a line him to the Niger.
Year: 1864

AUTHENTIC FROM TIE BOISE MIsEs.-A
former citizen of Sacramento Says the Uuiou)
writing to friend, under date Of March 2Sth,
from CeDreville, Idaho Territory, says;


Since | left Sacramento have been knock
ing about this upper country, trying to make a
living By mining but q poor living it has been.
Last Spring, l brought up at this place and
stuck my stakes. l did not fnd the gold as
thick on the bedrock as expected to, but still
found it good place for poor man. l do
not think. however, that the immigration that
is now pouring in here by hundreds daily will
find it the country they expect to. There are
hundreds of poor devils around the diggiugs
now hunting for work and cannot get it. We
have had very pleasant Winter here. At no
time has the snow been over two feet deep; We
have had but three days Of very cold weather,
and it is now SIS pleasant as can be expected
al this time Of year.
Year: 1864

STAND FROM UNDER.-The Yreka Journal
says: The greatest crash ever heard of on this
coast will occur at Boise this Summer. The
country this side is completely overrun with
emigrants bound northward. The road via the
Klamath Lakes. from Yreka, is lined with
people so, also, in greater proportion, are the
roads via Red Bluff, Humboldt, Honey Lake,
Salt Lake. and the Missouri river What all
these people will DO there to live the Lord only
knows, and those who have friends rushing
wildythere should be prepared to assist them
back. The stages and steamers are not very
liberal in that northern country about giving
persons without money free passages. The
people there now are destitute of money, and
are living principally on credit, which cannot
last very long. The chances for any liberal
supply of water for mining purposes is even
more limited than in California. The Stream:
in that vicinity are small aud need 10 be con-
stantly fed by melting snow to keep up any
supply whatever, and it is a well known fact
that no great amount Of snow has fallen the
past Winter. What is spent in going there
would be enough to start man iu business in
California, eud what it costs to get back will
take Pan six months to square up and be free
from debt. Every circumstance, and every
letter coming from Boise lately. goes to show
that the present excitement will leave Gold
Bluff, Frazer River and Salmon river com
pletely in the shade, so far as stupendou:
humbugs are concerned"
Year: 1864

A correspondent of an eastern paper, W
has lately visited Salt Lake city, thus spea
OF the city of the Mormons


The Mecca of the Mormon occupies o
fourth of the bottom of huge saucer, the
naming three fourths being at present part
arabic land, partly desert. The Washat
mountains form the sides of saucer, and,wi
portions of another range, encircle the cii
shutting il iu from the outer world with W
too high for even the odor of its sauctity
escape over the mountain tops. Approachil
from the west you cross the Jordan, have I
Great Salt Lake to your left, and the cl
spread out in quadrilaterals before you, mo
like huge map than an actual city. Hi
up, and away to the right, occupying what
geoIogically termed "a bench" is Camp Dou
las, the big guns Of which frOwn down up
the city, three miles of, to remind Brighs
Young that though be is boss of the sain
Uncle Sam is the bigger boss of both sail
and sinners.
Year: 1864

The following beautiful and patriotic lines were
written by Hon. Daniel s. Dickinson, of New York
in answer to question by lady, whether he was
for peace:


"Am for peaee," Yes.
Fer the peace which rings out from the cannon's


throat,


And the suasion Of shot and she'll,
TIL the rebellions spirit is trampled down
To the depths Of lis kindred hell.
For the peace which shall follow the squadron 5


tramp,


Where the brazen trumpets bray,
And drunk with the fury Of storm and strife,
The bl0od-red chargers neigh.
For the peace which shall wash ont the leprous stain
OF our slavery, foul and grim,
And shall sunder the fetters which creak and clank
On the down-trodden dark mans limb.
will curse him as traitor and false of heart
Who would shrink from the conflict now,
And will stamp it with blistering burning brand
On his hideous, Cain-hke brow.
Out out of the way with your spurious peace,
Which would make Us rebellion S slaves
We will rescue land from the traitorous grasp,
Or cover it over with graves!
Out out of the way with your knavish schemes,
Yon trembling and trading pack
Crouch away in the dark, like sneaking hound
That its master has beaten back.
You would barter the fruit Of our fathers blood,
And sell out the Stripes and Stars.
To purchase a place with rebelliOns votes,
Or escape from rebellons scars.
By the widows wall, by the mothers tears,
By the orphans who cry for bread,
By car sons who fell, We will never yield
I'LL the rebelll0ns soul Is dead
Year: 1864

An ENGLISH writer proposes TO fire gases
into beleaguered town, which shall plunge the
defenders thereof into sleep until the strong
hold is captured when all the inhabitants will
wake up fresh and lively only to find them
selves prisoners Of war-E1change.


We should recommend frothy politicians for
ammunition, if it were not too much after the
Chinese mode Of warfare Il would save vast
consumption Of valuable acids.-Flag.
Year: 1864




BOGUS UNION CONVENTION Down SOUTH.
1t makes honest Union men indignant
when they read the resolutions of the con-
ventions in Louisiana and Florida which are
sought to be passed off as expressions of re-
vived Southern Loyalty. The fact of the
niger being allowed to sit on terms Of per-
feet equality with the white man in these
gatherings is in itself sufficient to expose
their real character, They are made up not
of Southern men, but of the cormorants
who follow in the wake of our armies, and
who seek by thus imposing on the admins
tration and the country to postp one or de-
feat all genuine expressions of Southern
feeling, and to maintain themselves in the
possession of their ill gotten gains. AS
long as such men have the upper hand the
loyal sentiment of the recovered States will
not care to manifest itself-Herald.
Year: 1864

AN AEKoLIrE,-An aerolite lately ap-
peared at Cork, and struck in field in
which a valuable mare was feeding. The
auimal was next morning missed, and sought
for, when a large circular hole or pit was
discovered in the field, i,ud at the bottom
of this hole the mare was found standing
erect, stiff and dead. The belief entertain
ed by those who have seen tho spot is that
the -aerolite struck the earth from beneath


the mare, forming the hole, and buryng it
self deepfn the ground, while the mare
fell from the receding earth, and ws5 struck
Year: 1864

INTERNAL REVENUE AMENpMENTs.-A
Washington correspondent says:


"Some members of the Committee remain
here through the holidays. The Commit
tee of WAYS and Means have under con
sideration more particularly tax on tobac
co, petroleum and distilled spirits. The tax
on tobacco will be placed on the manufac-
tured article, to what extent is matter oi
discussion but all members favor a high
rate. Some members favor the putting OF
special as high as double the present tax
The question as to petroleum, is whether il
should be put on the crude or manufactured
article. The policy will be to avoid taxa
tion on the raw material if possible