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Year: 1864

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Vice President Hamlini made n
speech at the organization of n political
club in Philadelphia a few days ago, in
which he said: if8 lliu efl7sge ,


know that we have in almost ev-
cry community class ofmen who tell
us we must have 'the Constitution as it
was You and know that cannot be.
II TApplanse That declaration carries
with it the idea that you are to receive
back the men whose hands are reel<ing
with the blood of your fathers, and
sons. 1t carries with it the idea that
YOU are to re-establish the status of
slavery. 1t pre-supposes that you are
again to take into your confidence the
men who brought about this bloody
war. Itcannot be. After all that has
been spent of treasure and blood, if we
are to incite another war by bringing
back on terms of equality the men who
brought it about, we must hold that
party who would favor that project to
a strict accountability. hi af.l =,


The tide of emancipation is not to be
rolled back but rolled on. We are not
TO close this war until the cause Of it is
removed. Long applause. lis not to
be left to again corrupt the public
heart. We are to stand upon higher
civilization even than that transmitted
TO us from our fathers. We are to
plant this Government on a basis of G.
quality of freedom which will insure
its perpetuity. The progress towards
that end is rapid and sure. No man
can tell when this rebellion is to be
conquered, but we do see the beginning
of the end. IL is narrowing down.
But two elements have upheld it, and
they are fast fading away. The hope
of n division at the North has been one
Of the great causes that has buoyed
them up. The North is united for all
practical purposes. Loud udapplause.l 1t
is united to prosecute this war to tho
end. One other cause has stimulated
this wicked,rebellion, and that is that
the resources of.the Government would
not be contributed. And now, when
the South sees its failure in this respect
the rebellion must aud will collapse"
Year: 1864

SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL
FoR.- The hat was passed around in a
certain congregation for the purpose of
taking up a collection. After it had
made a circuit of the church it was ham
ded to the minister, who, by the way,
had exchanged pulpits with the regu-
lar preacher, and he found not a pen
ny in it. He inverted the hat over the
pulpit cushion and shook it, that its
emptiness might be known, then rails
ing his eyes toward the ceiling, he ex-
claimed with great feryor, 81 thank
God that | got my hat back from this
congregation" at.o,
Year: 1864

Two Partisan merchants, strongly united
in friendship, had each one child of different
sexes, who early contracted strong inclina-
ton for each other, which was cherished by
the parents, and they were fattered with the
expectations of being joined together for
life. Unfortunately, at the time they thought
themselves on the point of completing this
long wished for Union, a man, far advanced
in years, and possessed Of an immense for:
tune, cast his eyes on the young lady, and
made honorable proposals; her parents could
not resist the temptation Of son-in-law IN
such atfuent circumstances, and forced her
to comply. As soon as the knot was tied
she strictly enjoined her former lover never
to see her, and patiently submit to her fate !;
but the anxiety Of her mind preyed upon her
body, which threw her into a lingering disor-
der, that apparently carried her off, and she
was consigned to her grave. As soon as
this melancholy event reached the lover,
his attention was doubled, being deprived Of
all hopes of her widowhood but recollectiug
that in her youth she had been for some
time in lethargy, his hopes revived, and
hurried him to the place of her burial, where
a good bribe procured the sexton's permis-
sion to dig her up, which he performed, and
removed her TO place Of safety, where by
proper methods, he revived her almost ex-
tinguished spark Of life. Great was her sur
prise at finding the state she had been in /;
and probably as great was her pleasure, at
the means by which she had been recalled
from the grave. AS soon as she was sutti-
ciently recovered, the lover laid his claim ;
and his reasons supported by powerful in
clination on her side, were too strong for her
to resist; but as France was no longer
place Of safety for them, they agreed to re.
move to England, where they continued ten
years, when a strong inclination of revisit
ing their native country seized them, which
they thought they might safely crafty, and
accordingly performed their voyage.


The lady was so unfortunate as to be
known BY her old husband, whom she met
in public walk, and all her endeayers to
disguise herself were Intellectual. He laid
his claim to her, before court OF justice,
and the lover defended his right, alleging,
the husband, by burying her, had forfeited his
title, and that he had acquired a just one,
BY freeing her from the grave, and delivering
her from the jaws Of death. These reasons,
whatever weight they might have in court
where love presided, seemed to have little
effect on the grave sages Of the law; and the
lady, with her lover, not thinking it safe to wait
the determination Of the court, prudently re-
tired out OF the kingdom.
Year: 1864

The Yankees have launched monster iron. clad of
the Monitor pattern, although varied somewhat in its
details from those of the original They call it the Die
tstor and of course make great fuss over it, although
the most experienced nGuti cal regard it failure
for going purposes account of its little buoy
suc-s s deck being only two feet ab the surface of
the water. It is very heavily armored, having some
tan or eleven inches of iron on its sides and fifteen or
sixteen on its turrett Such vessel is in imminent
danger of rolling under in Seaway, and, for lack Of
buoyancy, has little chance of recovery.


1t is little surprising that the Yankees have gone
on 30 long building Monitors after their experience
With them at Charleston and elsewhere. IN truth, the
opiy really formidable iron clad they have s not at all
on the Monitor plan, being broadsde frigate, the
New Ironsides, which at Charleston much more
elective against our shore batteries than the whole
Monitor 1eet


Within the last few years return appears to have
been made systems of naval warfare which remind
us O. ancient times, the srmorng revving the tradi
tons OF The mail clad knights OF the middle ages while
the "ram" arrangement suggests mode OF fighting
more like that prevailing in the times when the Roman
and Carthagenan gaIleys dashed at each other with
their beaks than that associated with the naval con-
tests Of modern times.


As the cumbrous armour Of the middle ages dlsap-
pesIed from European armies after the invention OF
gunpowder and the adoption OF modern tao les rcquir-
ing rapdity of evolution, 50 we Think will iron clad
ships disappear from modern nayies after full trial Of
their cumbrous and unweldy character. The ram .
accompaniment certainly will be laid aside, as 1t re-
guires conditions and involves risks the first OF which
can seldom be secured and the latter will seldom be
taken. sailing vessel becalmed, steamer at an
chor, might be surprised and struck amidships by
ram and thus sunk but vessel under way need pre-
sent her broadsde to the blow whchs to be tfectve
must be fairly delivered If delivered oblqueY, it viii
simply Craze without sinking the vessel whose destruction
is attempted Besides even il successful the butting
vessel ruus risks only less to be dreaded than those
which the sttacked vessel is subjected. The shock il
apt to displace portion OF her macbnerystrair
some pipe or shaft, throw the engines out of thei


true ns thus rendering them at least temporarily un


servceAble and Of course crippng the vessel, which


besides is likely to have her frame strained and he


ssA2s opened
Year: 1864

METROPOLITAN FAIR. - The following
circular of the Committee on Contribu.
tions for the Metropolitan Fair, to be
opened in New York City ON the 2Sth
| Of March, has been sent us for publica-
ton. We take pleasure in laying it be-
fore our readers. The chairman of the
Committee is Elliot F. Shepard, No. 16
Wall street New York The member OF
the Committee for Vermont is Gen Geo.
F Davis, of Montpelier, from whom per
sons in this section designing to contri-
butte, can receive directions, and who
will receive and transmit packages.


NEW YORK, 1st February, 1864.


We would respectfully ask you to do
nate something to the Metropolitan Fair,
which will open here ON the 2Sth March
next.


As this city is the point Of arrival and
departure of so many troops, and as all
the proceeds Of the Metropolitan Fair
are to go into the treasury of the U. s.
Sanitary Commission, contributions to
this Fair will rebound to the benegt of
the soldiers of every state, and on all
battle-fields.


Arrangements are perfected for the
proper receipt, care, record, exhibition,
and sale of articles in your line, and for
advising the world of donations to this
patriotic cause, and of the names and
residences Of the donors.


Ifyou send anything, or influence
Others to send anything, you should
give timely information of it to our
Chairman, by mail, stating the article
or articles shipped, how and when
shipped, their value and whom they are
from. ,t s


They should be marked Metropolitan
Fair, New York" and have your initials
above this mark, that we may know
the source and contents Of the packages
among the great number we expect
to receive-before they are opened.


The principal express and transporta-
ton companies have generously agreed
to carry contributions to us without
charge.


1t will be best that bulky articles
should arrive here during the week pre-
vious to the Fair, though If it should be
more convenient for you, they can be
sent at any time.


The member of this Committee resid-
ing nearest you, will be happy to afford
any information or advice that you may
need.


All articles will be exhibited with the
name and residence of their contribu-
tors, and be passed to the credit both
of the individuals, and of the State or
locality from which they come.


Donations in money win be as accept
able as any Others, and go to the same
credit as would the proceeds of sales of
articles you might otherwise send.


Win you send us something?
Year: 1864

In the straits to which those who call


themselves Democrats are reduced


there is one possibility, one chance, which


LIFTS up their hearts from despair. The
most active campaign Of the war is
about opening Already highly lmpor-
tant preliminary movements have begun
in the Southwest, We a~e to contend
against an enemy inspireG with the ter
ribie energy of desperation. If we
should suffer a reverse at his hands,
what thenl The New York World de.
cared not long since that the defeat of
the Federal armies in the Spring cam
paign would make almost sure thing
for the Democracy" next fall. Revers-
es are incident to both sides in all wars.
We are not insured against them, al
though the chances are all in our favor,
and we enter upon the campaign full of
the hope of final victory. But even if
we should meet with further reverses,
the Worlds hopes will be confounded.
The people have learned to appreciate
the sure and steady advance made by
the Union cause, in spite of temporary
checks and reverses. And they have al
so learned to appreciate, at its true val
ue, the patriotism and loyalty of a party
whose success at the polls is so closely
dependant upon rebel victories in the
field, and whose hopes confessedly fat
ten upon disasters to the Union armies.
Year: 1864

ROYAL BABY TRoUBLEs.-M. ID. Con-
way, in letter to the Boston Common
wealth, thus shows one of the many
forms of court etiquette, which restrict
the will and affections Of English
princes:


1 learn that there was quite a rebel
lion at Windsor Castle. The princess
vehemently opposed having wet nurse,
and the prince took her side, and could
not see why she should not be allowed
to nurse the babe, as she strongly de-
sired to do. But she was told the court
traditions could not be set aside; never
was English prince or princess yet nurs-
ed by its own mother. So the healthy
and virtuous Mrs. O'Somebody was sent
for, and the princess had long cry.
This is true story, and somewhat more
valuable than ordinary court gossip.
Year: 1864

BURLINGTON is agitating plan for
supplying the village with water
The plan proposed by d. c. Linsley,
Esq, the chief engineer of the Central
railroad is to bring the water from the
Winooski river, at the Falls, to filter it at
the river side, and then by force pump
driven by water power, to elevate it
through iron pipes, to reservoir on the
top of the hill, thence to be distributed
through the village The plan is be-
lieved to be feasible zaa&
Year: 1864

A COMPROMISE. When suit for 800
recently brought by a citizen of Cabot
and a man in Peacham, was just coming
to trial, the parties talked it over and
came within six dollars of settlement.
But there they stood, both determined
not to bulge cent, till some one sug-
gested that the IS might be given to
the Sanitary Commission. To this both
assented, and long course of litigation
was nipped in the bud. 9iE
Year: 1864

SMALL Pox,-The small pox contin.
ues to rage in Bradford There have al
ready been some fifteen cases, and two
deaths. The town authorities have pur-
chased house situated near the Fair
ground and converted it into pest
house, and are doing all in their power
to provide for those who are sick, and
to prevent the further spread of the dis
ease The people are being very general
ly vaccinated, and it is hoped that this
alarming disease will be confined to its
present limits,
Year: 1864

NorIcE.-Constable Chatterton will be
at the Central House until Monday next
to receive taxes of the inhabitants of
this village. On Tuesday Town Meet
ing day he will attend to those coming
in from out of the village. Those re-
siding in the village should therefore at
tend to the settlement of their taxes be-
fore that day.
Year: 1864

THE SEVENTH REGIMENT. - We hope
that the recruiting agents in the State
in their efforts to obtain recruits, will
not forget the Seventh Regiment There
is now detachment from that regi-
ment in the State, on recruiting service,
and Judging from their report, it is very
desirable to enlist for that regiment
They have very healthy location, and
the men are having comparatively very
light duty to perform. The Seventh
have been doing garrison duty in Forts,
in the District of West Florida, for the
past twelve months, and during that
time have lost but one man from dis
ease. Their drill now is confined prin-
cipally to heavy and light artillery
virtually they are an artillery regiment.
Between thirty and forty recruits have
been already enlisted, and the number is
daily augmented
Year: 1864

There are persons who would show their
liberality to a starving man by sending
him costly toothpick instead of food.


Conceii is ike the natural unguent of the
sea-fowrs plumage, which enables him to
shed the rain that falls on him.


Many don't know how to make an ac-
quaintance. How hard il is for some peo-
pie to get out Of a room after the visit is
really over. s1 ..
Year: 1864

MCCLELLAN m THE ARMY.-The fol.
lowing is an extract from private letter
written by an officer in The army Of the
Potornac: goo D53sHd'l EeA7 20


al suppose you would like to know what
the army think about Mcclellan. Well,
as far as can learn, and there is a good
amount Of talk on the subject, Mcclellan
has lost about all his friends since he con-
nected himself with the Copperheads and
Peace men. The nominations made at
Chicago will receive very little support
from the soldiers. They cannot see how
they can vote for both war and a peace
man. The cry with them is war until the
rebels put down their arms, and are will
ling to take what terms they are willing
to give them. Men who a month since
were strong for Mcclellan now call him a
traitor. Abe viii receive nine out Of ten
votes in the army. Massachusetts, regi-
ments are for him. The Western troops
are the same Little Mac lost his friends
in the army when he was put up by the
2 Peace Convention" D-@
Year: 1864

WASHINGTON, May ~ 1854.


EDIToR JOURNAL There is . lull in the
great storm; the thunder of artillery and
the clash Of arms that has reverberated
among the hills of Virginia, for moment
is stilled but it is the calm that precedes
an outbreak more dreadful, more terrible
than before, and tho short repose must
soon be broken hy the shout of battle and
the roar of conflict.


The terrific fighting Of the past two weeks
is uneQualled in the annals of war. The
best blood of the nation has stained the
polluted soil of Virginia, and the lives of
her noblest sons have been sacrificed up
on the altar of their country. Thus far
success has crowned the clforrs of our no.
bic army and the rebel hordes flee before
the advancing columns of tho Lieutenant
General. He has pushed Lee through the
Wilderness, and is now ready with his
strengthened columns to throw his forces
against the shattered ranks of the rebel
army and hurl them back within tho de-
fenses of their capitol, which in that case
must fall an easy prey to our combined
forces. The next fight will be bloody
but doubtless, decisive, as Grant is deter
mined to fight until a decisive issue is at
tanned. Our army is largely reinforced
and the men in excellent spirits After ten
days successive fighting, notwithstanding
our great losses, General Grant telegraphs
that he has not lost "A single organization
not even company which goes to show
the superior discipline by which the army
is controlled.


The army, the government, and the conn
try have implicit confidence in Gen. Grant,
and his abilities to conduct the campaign.
Among the many wounded with whom I
conycrsed not murlnur was lisped nor a
fear uttured as TO the glorious success that
awaited their noble General, Our losses
| have been immense turn where you will
| and long lines Of ambulances loaded with
sufferers arc seen vending their way
through our streets and avenues towards
the different hospitals. which are rapidly
/ being filled with these unfortunates. Moth.
/ ing is left undonc that can in any way al
leviate the sulferings of these poor fellows
the Sanitary ami Christian Commission are
busily at work, day and night, and delega-
tions from all parts Of the loyal states are
here lending their aid in the cause of hui
manity. We have hospital accomodations
for 10000 patients, but if the coming bat
ties are as severe as the past | fear they
will be taxed to their utmost capacity
The greater part Of our wounded are al
fredericksburg, where they receive every
attention that il is possible to bsstow. At
the same time they must, necessarily, suffer
to great extent, as the facilities for trans
portation between here and there are not
sufficient 70 send all the assistance that ie
required.


Washington is, at present. filed with
visitors from all parts of tho North, many
of them women, come here for the purpose
Of looking after lost relatives and friends
Their efforts for the most part are fruitless
they come without considering the di1i
Gulties with which they have to contend
and meet with many bitter disappoint
ments. The strict orders of the War Do
partment in relation to passes renders il
almost impossible to get TO the front, and
Year: 1864

A moment is a mighty thing,
Beyond the souls imagining.
For in it, though we trace it not,
How much there crowds of varied lot,
How much of life, life can not see,
Darts onward to eternity
Year: 1864

low was Informed that Burnside would furnish oil the
troops he wanted the Left and thats necessary, an
assautng column Of thousand msncould soon be or
ganized. Barlow believed that with the assistance Of
such an assaultnG column the works could bs carried
that night. Accordingly Burnside ordered to pre-
pare his troops for assault in column TO BE- made as
soon Is they well in hand. But the enemy opening
Burnside compelled him 70 defer his intended attack
which. however, successfully made just at the break
Of day this morning


OUR sxIRMrHIRs CAPTURED.


Last evening the whole skirmish line in front Of part
Of Barows position and consisting Of detachments sn
the Seventh New YORK. heavy artillery regiment which
rev acting a. infantry, were captursds with
their coors They at the time.ip the rebel works
to which the skirmish line advanced. Barlow lost
raj hundred men prisoners.


BURNSIDE RHcArrUREs THE LosT ooLoRs.


The two flags taken by the enomy last night re-
taken by General Burnside In his assault this morning


FRIDAYS OPERATIONS.


The Second corps has not been heavily engaged TO.
day. The lines Of the command strengthened
and the troops placed 90 - to be available at
every point. Tho position occupied by the enemy
nfront Of Brney found be sol strong that
mot deemed advisable push him forward. Occasion al
artillery and picket firing. however, continued m his
front throughout the day General Gibbons DIVISION
the right Of Bney's also Kept in its established
lne But Barlow, on the left, was ordered forward to
attack in conjunction with General Burnside. and
operated with him efficiently. His front line consist
ing Of the First brigade, commanded by General Miles,
and the Third by Colonel McD2agal was pushed for.
ward on Burnsido's right TO about the posi-
tion that 1t occupied In the front, last night before
II was Withdrawn. With the exception Of the sup
port given to Burnside by part Of Barows division
the Second carps little active part the operations
throughout the day.


, THE ENEMY FEELING ous PosIrIoS-rRospEcrs


About nine O'Clock this@svening the enemy out
In considerable force in front Of Birneys ine and In
short but sharp attack felt the strength Of his position
Brney drove the rebels back, and finally holds his
lines, which very strong. Maneuvres both sides
would indicate that general engagement is very i'm
minent.


GENERAL HANCOCK


Is still suffering severely from the condition Of his old
Gettysburg wound that to-day he has been unable sit
in the saddle, and therefore hanot been position
personally supperinsnd the operations in the field
Year: 1864

We have reliable intelligence from Wash
iuston that last night about ffteen to twenty
thousand Rebels encamPed around Silver
Springs, and at daylight advanced on Wash
ingtonl skirmishing commenced before day
break


The enemy advanced upon the works out
Fourteenth and Seventeenth streets, and az
II o'clock we're preparing in full view to carry
the works by assault.


At 1880 heavy firing was heard in the city,
and the sUpposition is that an assault had
been made.


Urgent appeals have been sent for men
in companies or regiments.


Our capital is in imminent peril.
Year: 1864

He left his home--a noble youth,
Quick at his country's call,
To battle for her rightful truth,
Though he might surely fall
He fell upon that battle field,


Though not TO perish there,
For kind companions saw him fall,
And raised him up with care.
They bore him to the ambulance,
And laid him gently down,
Then guarded him with Jealous eve
Till safely in the town
Where ministering angels stood
Prepared to soothe his pain,
His safety being their only care,
Gods love their only gain.
Long, long he lay in anguish there,
1mmovable and sad,
Save when that Angel Sister came
To make his spirit glad;
And speak to him in hopeful words
Of brighter days to come,
When friends and loving kindred too,
Would greet his coming home
Then hope would buoy his sinking heart,
And gladness light his eye,
And all the memories of the past
Again seem tltting by.
The ghastly wound and scoring pain
He dreamed had passed away,
And surely he would live to see
That happy, happy day.
But hope again passed from his thought
And came again anew,
And went and came, and went again,
Like sunlight chasing dew.
And then that Angel Sister came,
And smiled as oft before,
But hope and smile Mt length was vain
He thought OF home no more.
Twas cen, the golden sunlight cast
Its rays acro oss his bed
His spirit moved he thought he heard
That Angel Sisters tread
She spoke not, for she moved along
To soothc some aching breast,
But on her shadow as it passed
A dying kiss he pressed


OcuYLE.
Ftb. 1864.