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Year: 1863

"FoR PREsIDENTIN S64."-We to-day
nail to the mast head the name of Abra-
ham Lincoln as our candidate for the
Presidency in 1864. Having aided, to
the extent of our ability, in clcvating him
to the exalted but difficult position he has
filed with so much ability, integrity, firm
ness and patriotism, and believing that he
possesses, in degree unequaled by any
other citizen, the requisite qualifications
for bringing the nation entirely through
the difficulties with which it is surround
cd; believing, also, that he is entitled to
such mark of confidence and approval
of his successful plotting of the ship Of
State through the fearful storm in which it
was laboring when he assumed the helm,
we ardently hope that he will receive the
unanimous nomination of the National
Union Convention. We believe him to be
the first choice of very large majority Of
the loyal voters of the nation, and that his
nomination would place the success Of the
National Union party, in the campaign
about to open, beyond peradrenturc.-
Solano Herald.
Year: 1863

A BEAUTIFUL ILLusTRATIoN.-It is said
of the IcclandcrS, that they scrupulously
observe the usases of reading the Sacred
Scriptures every morning, the whole fam
lily joining in singing and prayers. When
the Icelandcr awakes, he salutes no person
until he salutes God. He usually hasten,
to the door, adores there the Author of
Nature and Providence, then steps back
into the dwelling, saying to his family.
"G God grant you a good day" What a
beautiful illustration is this of the Chris
tian obligation on the part of the house.
hold to recognize and worship God.
Year: 1863

THEY HAD shock Of an earthquake
recently in England which so scared many
of the peasantry that they thought the
world was coming to an end, and COM
mencGd preparing Immediately to pack up
and leave fox America.
Year: 1863

If anybody doubts that. let them read
the following testimony of Gen. Blunt.
given in private letter. Speaking of his
late brilliant victory at Honey Springs, he
says:


1.-The Texas regiment went in with thres
hundred men and came out with only six
ty. This regiment was exposed to the LIST
Colored. and the negroes were two much
for them; and let me say here. that | never
saw such fighting done as was done By
the negro regiment at the battle Of Honey
Springs. They fought like veterans, with
a GOODNESS and valor that is unsurpassed.
They preserved their line perfect through
out the whole engagement. and, although
in the hottest of the fight. they never once
faltered. Too much praise cannot be
awarded them for their gallantry. The
question that negroes will fight is settled ;
besides they make better soldiers in every
respect than any troops l ever had under
my ommsnd."
Year: 1863

the spirit of the times, and we do not
hesitate to say that the opposition can
not produce their equals.


There is a peculiar propriety in
Mr.. Pugh, who made the masterly ar
gument for Vallandigham in the ha-
beas corpus case before Judge Leavitt,
being associated with him on the tick
ct, thus bringing to his aid on the
stump, as he did before at the bar, his
vast judicial and political knowledge.
Gin. Enc.
Year: 1863

The Democracy of the State will
consider themselves under a debt of
gratitude to Hon. Geo. E. Pugh for
consenting to take nomination of Lieu
tenant Governor of Ohio. As law
yer and jurist he ranks among the
first in the West, if not the very first;
and as public speaker of force and
eloquence MS name is as familiar as a
household word. Although hardly
on the shady side of forty, he has
been six years in the Senate of the u
nited States, and two years Attorney
General of the State, besides having
much Legislative experience. 1t is a
great personal sacrifice for Mr.. Pugh
to make the canvassos' for this office,
but we rejoice that his patriotism AMI
love of country are superior to any
personal considerations.


The nominees, Vallandigham for
Governor, and Pugh for Lieutenant
Governor, constitute ticket which,
in surprising ability, in force and Wig
or of character, in all the qualifca-
tious for their places, may be dwelt
upon with pride and admiration by the
Democratic masses. They are both
men fthis age and generation, up to
Year: 1863

0TThe Provost Marshals of this State
have been ordered to organize an invalid
corps for provost duty in their respective
districts, and are now engaged in the per.
iormance OF that duty.
Year: 1863

To be able to get dinner, to sweep
the room, to make garment, to attend
a babe, would add greatly to the list


Of a young lady's Accomplishments.
Where can We behold a more lovely


sight than the eldest daughter of a
family, standing in the sweet simplici-
ty of her new womanhood, by the side
of her toiling, careworn mother, to re-
lieve and aid her? How she presides
at the table, directs in the kitchen.
now amuses the frctting babe, now
diverts half scere of little folks in
the library. She can assist her young
er brothers in their sports, or the elder
ones in their studies read the news
paper to her weary father or smooth
the aching brow of her fevered moth
er. Always ready with a helping
hand, and cheerful smile for every
emergency. she is an angel of love,
and blessing to the home-circle.
Should she be called out of it to origi-
nate home of her own, would she be
any the less lovely or selG-sacrificing ?
Year: 1863

Sunny eyes may lose their brightness;
Nimble feet forget their lightness
Pcarly teeth may know decay;
Ravern tresses turn to gray
Cheeks be pale and eyes be dim,
Faint the voice and weak the limb
But though youth and strength depart,
Fadeless is a loving heart.
Like the little mountain flower;
Peeping forth in weary hour,
When the summers breath is fled,
And the gaudier flowerets dead:
So when outward charms are gone,
Brighter still doth blossom on,
Despite of Times destroying dart,
The gently, kindly, loving heart.
Wealth and talents will avail
When on life s rough sea we sail
Yet the wealth may melt like snow,
And the wit no longer glow;
But more smooth well find the sea,
And our course the fairer be,
IL our pilot when we start,
Be kindly loving heart.
Ye in worldly wisdom old
Ye who bow the knee to gold,-
Does this earth as lovely seem,
AS it did in life ) young dream,
Ere the world has crusted DER
Feelings good and pure before
Ere ye sold in Mammon's mart
The best yearnings of the hearth
Grant me, Heaven. my earnest prayer
Whether life of ease or care
Be the one to me assigned,
That each coming year may find
Loving thoughts and gentle words
Twined within my bosom's chords,
And that age may but impart
Riper freshness to my heart
Year: 1863

Inc prosperity OF Our Country.


A comparison of the production of
the principal articles during the past
few years could not fail of convincing
the most incredulous that the health
and prosperity of the country are fully
adequate to the great task which has
devolved upon the Governmcnt-that
Of maintaining the National existence,
by overpowcring the rebcllious elc-
ment which was lately spread over so
vast an area, but which is being gradu-
ally contracted by means of the ire
sistible power OF the United States
Government. The prosperity of the
country is certainly very marked
and when we consider the delcterious
influences ever exerted by war on all
branches of trade and commerce, it
seems wonderful that it is so. But ii
is evident that the people are fast COM
ing to more fully appreciate the al.
vantages which we enjoy. as compar-
ed with the state of affairs within the
contracting limits of the Confederacy.
and doing this, insures a perfect reli-
ance in the ability of the Government
to bring the war to successful issue
to restore to us the United States of
America, in their entirety, all the more
formidable because of the fiery ordeal
through which they have been called
to pass in order to establish the i'm
possibility of disintegration as appli-
ed to our country.
Year: 1863

\ clapboard loose or gone, or a
great crack under the door, lets in the
cold, and the horse or COW must have
more fuel for the fire within the body
to counteract the cold from without.
Pure air is essential, but let it not
come in chilling currents upon man or
beast. With ventilators above for the
escape of bad air, there will generally
be enough good air stealing in almost
insensibly through the seams and
crevices if not, admit it from some
point where it will not blow directly
upon the animals. Every stable
should have one glazed window, and
better several.
Year: 1863

People who have been bolstered up
and levered up all their lives, are sell
dom good for anything in crisis
When misfortune comes, they look
around for somebody to cling to or
lean upon. If the prop is not there
down they go. Once down, they are
as helpless as capsized turtles, or un-
horsed men in armor, and they cannot
find their feet again without assist
ance. Such silken fellows no more
resemble self-made men who have
fought their way to position, making
difficulties their stepping-stones, and
deriving determination from their de-
feat, than vines resemble oaks, or
spluttering rush-lights the stars of
heaven. Efforts persisted in to achieve
ments train a man to self-reliance !;
and when he has proven TO the world
that he can trust himself, the world
will trust him. We say, therefore,
that it is unwise to deprive young
men of the advantages which result
from energetic action, by boosting" 1"
them over obstacles which they ought
to surmount alone. No one ever swan
we'll who placed his confidence in a
cork jacket and if, when breasting
the sea of life, we cannot buoy our
selves up and try to force ourselves
ahead by dint Of our own energies,
we are not worth salvage, and it is of
little consequence whether we "sink
or swim, survive or perish
Year: 1863

When you visit McGregor, call at Frenchs
Watch and Jewelry Store. The only place in
Northern Iowa where watches are made from
the rough material. All work and orders sent
from the country are as faithfully attended to
as though the parties were personally present
Year: 1863

Any person obtaining five subscribers and forwarding
the money shall be furnished with copy Of the ntel
gencer for this service long the number shall be
kept good r s... .a-


Business pertaining to the paper can be transacted
with the Publisher any day at the Office Of Publication.


Communications may be addressed to the Editor, who
~iIlpromptIy and faithfully respond TO them.
Year: 1863

1t was well said by Edmund Burke
When bad men combine. the good
must associate else they will fall
one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in q
contemplate struggle"


The chief fault of the great Loyal
majority of our people has been tina,
they have neglected organization
They have left this tremendous in
strumentality almost entirely in the
hands Of their adversaries. The true
explanation Of the alarming growth
of the Copperhead policy throughout
the Northwest lies in the secret opera
tions of the Knights Of the Golden
Circle and affiliated societies. By
their clandestine and thoroughly con
certed management, they were able
to get the control of the Democratic
organization -and fill up the Legisla
lures with men willing to lend them
selves to any schemes, however dis
loyal They completely circumvent
| cd and over-slaughed the real senti
Year: 1863

There was an Irish lawyer who in
variably wrote at the bottom of his
brief, IF any part of the case should
fail, or want making out, call my
clerk, Tim Donnegan, and he will
swear anything" Al
Year: 1863

What did jackson do, who is now be.
come sort of deity with his country,
next to Washington If we had the
same superstition that the Romans had
at the death Of Caesar, be would be placed
among the deities; but, acknowledging
but one God, as we do, we will only claim
for the honored General the title of second
of mankind. o..


Old General Jackson, whom many
men thought to be monster-and good,
honest men thought so, too-for so much
had been said against the old man, in
every form and shape, that honest and
intelligent men got misled But time
removes the beam from the eve; time en-.
ables the slowest reason to reach the
truth in the end. All we want is time
and truth; and with these nothing caD
injure the liberties of this country


Jackson's proclamation was a sort of
Sermon on the Mount. 1t was a great
appeal from the head of a great people
to q portion of his fellow countrymen,
who we're about to plunge their country
into trouble and themselves into personal
danger His appeal had its effect aud
saved the Union, and without costing
one solitary drop of blood.
Year: 1863

When these diseases fret appear which will carry on


Of the system all the humors and Morbifc Matter thrt
the secretions of the Skin, Kidneys and Bowels aIst
restore the Liver to its proper action and the ..
Year: 1863

At !, farmers meeting in Ottawa. re
Gently, a grain buyer present urged
farmers to abandon the culture Of red
or red mixed com lie said it would
bring three to four cents less than
either yellow mixed with white, or
either Of the latter pure in the same
market. A letter on this subject was
also received BY the Secretary Of the
meeting, from the proprie:ors Of a grain
elevator in Chicago, and heavy grain
dealers, Messrs. Munger & Armour,
from Which I make the following
extract;


1T has occ ared to us that it would be
a favorable time to present to farmers
the propriety of changing their seed
corn, to that OF yellow or yellow mixed.
The red corn, while it is not more pro-
dnclise or less expensive in its culture
than yellow or yellow mixed, realizes on
an average four cents per bushel less
than yellow, and about one and a half
cents less than yellow mixed, in the
same market. We have had
i large and long experience in handling,
selling, and shipping all kinds Of cereals,
and in doing SO, we have found red
corn difficulty of sale in this ma.ket
still more SO OH the seaboard and il
New England, where corn is wanted
for mealing purposes, it is altogether
unsaleable. It is obvious that where
there is not a ready demand for an ar
ticle, such as red corn, sellers are
compelled to submit to the terms of the
spcculating buyers, and in consequence
the prices realized are often the source
Of complaint and dissatisfaction to the
owner. With yellow and yellow mixed
corn, there is always ready market at
current prices. It may also be men,
toned, that in warehousing red corn,
here and elsewhere, it has frequently to
be mixed in bins with corn of more
desirable color to the loss aud injury q
warehouse men and the holders of the
better grade"
Year: 1863

The friends OF this gallant Captain
will regret to learn Of his recent death
from wounds received in the late battle
Of Springfield Mo. We learn the facts
which we are about to narrate from
Captain Bates who was on the ground.


Col. T. Y. Cook with the 18th reci-
ment was placed in command OF Fort
No. l. Some Of the boys of the 18th
had been learning artillery practice and
in the course Of the battle an order
came tor them to take ont small field
piece which they had with them and
make an attack upon the enemy. Four
companies ofthe 18th were detailed to
support the piece, and placed under the
command Of Captain Van Meter. They
advanced upon the enemy and fell into
an ambush; they had hardly got into
position and got the cannon nnlimbered
when the rebels opened mnrderous
fire upon them from all sides; in few
moments every horse was killed and
every man at tie cannon killed or woun
icd. Captain Van Meter received
three balls in the upper pat OF his thigh.
He was good soldier and hras. almost
10 a fault. A hero has fallen, but the
people will hold his memory dear
Csdar Valley Times.
Year: 1863

Lord names, in a conversation
with his gardener one day, said -
"George the time will come when man
viii be able te carry all the manure for
an acre of ground in one Of his waist
coat pockets" 81 believe it, sir,'' said
the gardener, but he will then be able
to carry all the crop in the other
Year: 1863

The atmosphere rises above us with It's
cathedral dome arching toward heaven, Of
which it is the most perfect synonym and
symbol 1t floats around us like that grand
object which the Apostle John saw in his
vision, "a sea of glass like unto a crystal"
So massive is it, that when it begins to stir,
it tosses about great ships like playthings,
and sweeps city and forest like snow-ilakes
to destruction before it,


And yet il is so mobile that we have lived
for years in it before we can be persuaded
that it exists at all, and the great bulk of
mankind never realize the truth that they
are bathed in an ocean Of air. Its weight
is so enormous that iron shivers before it
like glass, yet soap-ball sails through il
with impunity, and the tiniest insect waves
it aside with IFS wing. 1t ministers lavishly
to all our senses. We touch it not but il
touches us. Its warm south wind brings
back color to the pale face of the invalid
its cool west windsrefresh the fevered brow
and make the blood mantle to our cheeks
even its north blasts brace into new vigor
the hardened children of our rugged eli
mate


The eye is indebted to it for all the mag
nifcence of sunrise, the brightness of mid
day the chastened radiance of the morning
and the clouds that cradle near the setting
sun But for it the rainbow would want III
" triumphant arch" the wind would not
Year: 1863

send its ileccy messengers on errands
around the heavens the cold ether would
not send snow feathers on the earth, nor
would drops Of dew gather ON the flowers.
The kindly rain would never iall, nor the
hailstorm nor fog diversity the face of
the sky our naked globe would turn its
tanned and unshadowcd forehead to the
sun, and one drcary and monotouous blaze
of light and heat dazzle and burn up all
things.


Were there no atmosphere, the evening
sun would be in a moment set, and without
warning plunge the earth into darkness.
But the air keeps in her hand u shield of
her rays, and let's them slip but slowly
through hor fingers, SO that the shadows of
evening are gathered by degrees. and the
tlowcrs have time to bow their heads, aud
each creature space TO find place OF rest
and to nestle to rcpoSc. In the morning the
garish sun would at one bound burst from
the bosom of the night, and blaze above
the horizon but the air watches for his
coming, and sends first ono little ray to an
nounco his approach, and then another, and
then 4 handful; and so gently draws aside
the curtain of night, and slowly let's the
light tall on the face of the sleeping earth
and like man, she goes forth again to la
Dor until evening
Year: 1863

A gentleman, large capitalist, and one
of the most successful inventors Of the day,
has succeeded in chemically treating the
pulp, during the process Of manufacturing
printing paper in such manner that when
the paper is impressed upon the uninled
types, the chemical particles are crushed,
and a perfect black impression is the re-
suit. The advantage sought to be obtained
is the disoarding of ink and rollers and
by revolutionizing printing machinery, and
printing from continuous roll Of paper,
it is calculated that the time occupied in i'm
pressing large quantities of paper will be
nominal in comparison to the requirements
of the present day. Cleanliness in the print


ing office would thus become proverbial,
and the time now wasted in making and
distributing herollers obviated. We have
been assisting this gentleman in some parts
of his experiment and further information
is withheld, at his request, until letters pat
ent shall be obtained.-London Topographic
Advertiser.
Year: 1863

A LLOW me to call the attention of all who con-
"A template the purchase of Evaporators and
Cane mills, to
COOKS PORTABLE AND PLANTATION


EVAPORATORS,
That will make from fifty to one hundred and fifty
gallons of syrup per day, and
Year: 1863

In the universal battle,


OF the right against the wrong,
Every hand can join the contest,
Push the victory along;
Danish foolish disputation,


Waste not time in vain delay,
Night is coming. work in earnest,
Thro' the swiftly passing day.
What if every blade employed,
Be not FURNISHED for the fight,
If the heart but guide the effort
Let il battle for the right;
Only strike the foe together,


Let him feel united power,
He will fall amid the triumph,
OF that consecrated hour.
Year: 1863

lie was a youth Of faultlcss face,


OF form Apollo-like-and wore
A suite of clothes that showed each grace
OF nature, never matched before.
A lovely girl sat by his side,


And faithful, too, she was rs tair:
Full soon would she become his bride,
A life of mutual love TO share.
Twas in the dining room they sat


And on the table were neatly spread
Oysters and woodcocks, sweet and fat,
And pale champaign, and claret red.
Young, healthy, rich, loving and loved
Was not that gallant happy2 No!
He gazed upon the feast unmoved,


And not one tender smile did throw.
He was not jealous--not the smart


OF keen remorSe had touched his breast:
Yet on his brow and in his heart


Were sable gloom and wild unrest.
Strange seems his Woe; vet wonder not
That he should feel aud look SO sadly,
For deep ailliction was his lot;


Alas he had the t0otidcbe badly.
Year: 1863

There nothing particularly important 70 writo you TO-
day.


The parng OF the rebel prisoners stu 10 progress
ana Will probably be completed tomorrow.


detachment OF those already paroled will march out
through our lines this afternoon.


We have no further Of Shermans operations be.
yond the Big Black.


The railroad Is being rapidly repaired Trains arc run
ming q short distance into the country The road Will
DO ready far the Zig Black bridge In few days.
Year: 1863

Wnere are the COpperhe00s5
Go look upon the battlefield;


Where shot and shell fly fast; f
Where Freedoms stirring battle cry
Is heard upon the blast.
Go where the lihad sabrss fash,


And fall on traitor crests;
Where Southern bayonets are dim
With blood from Northern breasts,
Go search amid the loyal ranks


Among the glorious dead
Among them all you will not find
A single Copperhead.
Go, search the gunboat's bloody deck,
When the dread conflicts done,
The traitors banner in the dust,
And silenced every gun;
While DER the hard won rampant floats
Our flag. yet OIL what pain,
Meath that dear flag, since morning light,
How many have been slain
Among the heroes of the fight,


The living and the dead
Go search among them-there is not
4 single Copperhead.
Go search the crowded hospital


Where CHASTITY wounds are seen
Which tell through what struggle fierce.
Those noble men have been;
But look upon their faces, lol


They smile through all their pain;
The scars they bear were nobly won
Pheir honor has no stain.
Soft hands are minist'ring; kind words
Are heard around each bed;
Some soothe, some suffer, all are true;
There is no Copperhead.
Go where the look can scarce conceal
The treason of the heart
And where the tongue would willingly
Defend the traitors part
Where Seymour, Wood and McooLLux are
Deemed patriotic men,
Go where they wish vallandigham
Were safely back again;
Go where desertion is no crime,
Where loyalty is dead,
Where sad disaster gives no pain;
There is the Copperhead.
Go where foul scorn is heaped upon
Our noble boys, who go
To stand, a wall of fire, between
Us and our traito foe,
Go where bold Grants revilers are
Where Burnside is DETAINED;
Where Banks and Butler--noble names
In scorn alone are named.
Go where true patriotic pride,
Honor and truth are dead
Where our success brings but despair,
There is the Copperhead.
Year: 1863

EE- Vallandis sham, in his address to q o
I" People of Ohio" says he did not meet
lin the South} one maa, woman or child who
was not resolved to perish rather Than yield
to the pressure of arms" This is easily &C


counted for on the ground that his associa.
tions in Dixie were only with Secessionists,
lie is tho last man Southern Unionists would
be likely to take into their confidence. Bets
are freely offered in Ohio that Vailandigham
won't carry three counties in the State.
Scarcely Democrat can be found in the West
ern Reserve who will vote for him.