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Year: 1864

One of the most encouraging features
of the times is the disposition manifested
by the veteran regiments to see the end
of the war. Very many of them are re
enlisting, and we have no doubt the ranks
of such will be filled with brave and good
mon before the opening of the spring
campaign. The cry Of abolition War
raised by the home traitors, has no effect
upon those who have for the past two
years endured the nardships of camp life
and exposed themselves to the missiles of
death on the battlefield They have been
where they have seen more and learned
more Of the real character of the war, of
the rebels, and of the policy of our ru-
lers in one week than all the copperheads
at home have seen or learned since the
commencement of the rebellion-and to
them the cry of arbitrary rule, " "uncon-
stitutional acts of the President" war
for the freedom Of the slaves" &c, has
no terrors. Many Of them prominentdem
ocrats at the opening of the struggle, with
true patriotic hearts, who love the Union
better than 4 cir party, are ready
when it is in danger to hazard life itself
for the salvation of their country. The
time for which they enlisted being about
to expire, when they might honorabiy re-
turn to their families and homes, they are
ready again to enroll their names for
another three years, if necessary, and
fight on until peace shall crown their eff
forts, and rebellion sink so low as never
again to rear its hydra head in the sun
light Of freedom Who Is not proud Of
the brave Veteran Regiments
Year: 1864

JUDIcIAL ELECroS-The Lancaster
Herald reminds us Of the fac. that the time
is rapidly approaching when a convention
should be held for the nomination of q
candidate for Judge of this district, the
election for which takes place IN April
We act upon friend Cover suggestion, and
on the 23d Of February The election
Of a successor To Judge Cothren is an i'm
portant matter, and should result in the
choice Of sound man in a judicial point,
and true friend TO the Union We have
such in the district. and we trust the choice
Of the convention, when held may fall
upon the right man for the important po-
sition.
Year: 1864

We learn from the New York papers that the Secretary
Of War has replied to the letter Of Governor Seymour Of


the Sd instant submitting the report Of the Provost Mar
sba General which he trusts will satisfy the Governor
The objections made against the quota assigned 10 the
state of New York deemed to be we'll founded
TIE Secretary doss not feel authogcd 10 appoint com
misin. First, because ther6 is fault found by the
Governor with the enroling officers nor aoy mistake


fraud or neglect on their part alleged by him requiring
yestRation by commission. Second the errors of the
enromeht II there be any, readily be corrected by


tn ard OF Enrolment established by law for the COR
reciion OF tho enrolment Third the commission would
not have nor has the President Secretary War power


to change the basa c draft prescribed by the of Con
uress Fourth the communist would operate t. postpone
the dat aud perhaps fatally delay strengthening the
mica iu the field thus aiding the enemy and endauger


ing the National Government. Every facility, he says
viii be afforded by the War Department correct aay
mistake that may appear i'd the enromeut and no
effort will be pared TO do justice to the otes of New York
aad Brooklyn aud apply the law with equality and fairness
to every district aud in every State,
Year: 1864

near Middtef01n, ira Augusf a. 1864


The enemys pckrts, stationed short distance beyond
Cedar Greek, withdrawn Friday night and yes
teriay morning cavalry entered and took of
Srasburg The rebel pckes after reappearng the
cavalry withdrew assuming line within three miles
Of the town Reconnaissance consisting Of several regi-
mens made tonight at SIX o'clock, resulting in the
pushing back Of the enemy skrmish line to within short
distance of the town The enemy did not partcu-
lary desrous of holding hs line and our skrmish ne
supported by steadily advancing battle lines approached
his position, retired toward the town keeping up lively
Are as he won't.


Yesterday and to-day troops have rested quietly in
camp. Every thing is in readiness for a movement how
ever and should the enemy remain in his present position
active operations will undoubtedly soon commence The
necessity of fully ascertaning the enemy present
will be seen at glance and may account for the delsy


Monday Morning, august Is Our forces are now in
possession Of Srsbug On advance toward the town
the enemy whose force consisted of but skrmi.b line
fell back out Of the town. leaving it in possession The
enemy has abandoned his works beyond Strsbug and is
believed to be retreating towards Mount Jackson.
Year: 1864

CITY POINT, (VA) AUGUST l5-l0 A. NJ


magnificent movement has just been made here which
promises grand and which it should not prove
entirely successful will be of great gain. The movement
has already developed itself to the enemy.


Yesterday Sunday mornug, the Second and Tenth
Corps, BY grand strategetic mauuvre were suddenly
switched upon the north side of river at Deep Bot
tom the Tenth Corps taking position the extreme left
of the enemys Notifications on the west bluff Of Deep
Bottom -Four Mile Run and the Second Corps on the
east side of Four Mile Run extreme right of their
position while couple Of gunboats drew up mmedi
aey IN front OF the upper point Highland at the June
ton oil Deep Bottom aud James ver the seat of the enc


ys principal fort This icing the position the Tenth
Corps could rake the enemys lines from left right and
The second from right to left while the gunboats could
play upon The centre and diaeouaIy to the right


Before our position had fully developed itself about the
middle OF tho afternoon the enemy opened Their guns first
upon gnn5oats and then upon land frces which
after while replied, mostly with artillery One Of our
gunboais opened the centres after which the rebel
Notifications silenced and advance line of rifle
pits OF the enemy WAS occupied by the Second Corps
Ihls was the position Of affairs at dark with
ony lew casualties ON our side


Our troops s., line of battle at dark and
phough drelched by rain storm ale expect
ga To nnlsh their work during the moonlight (Which did
not turn out moonlight agan) early this oning The
plan seeined to bs swing forces round upon James
river opposite Fort Daring, taking possession of Bas
ne RIVER ~ The enemy up 10 tho Notifications of Rich
mond-then with our right ag4inst the Notifications of
Richmond, and left against Of Petersb h
way from right Ia iefr, by which could switch our
whole army upon either city at moments notice Gen
Lee would be given his election to evacuats one or the
other OF these places


Gen. Grant and staff the ground yesterday and
go up again this morning.
Year: 1864

BY GALES d. SEATON.


JAMES O. wELLING, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
The subscription price of this paper for years Two
DOLLARS, payable in advance.


reduction of 30 per cent onefh of the full charge
will be made any who shall order and pay for at one
time ten copies of the Weekly paper and reduction of
D. per cent Cor oneourth Of the full charge to any one
who worder and pay for, at one time twentyor more
copies


No being kept for this paper it will not be sent
to any unless paid for advance any than
the time for which it is paid
Year: 1864

ury. Immediate legislation is required
to prevent loss Of near quarter Of
million to the fund for the destitute. =.


BY the changes suggested in the mil.
tary laws several thousand mon may be
made available for the defence Of the
State. ltis true we must have State
Government and officers to administer it.
Some must be left from the army TO pro-
vide food and clothing for the army and
the people. The religious and education
al interest Of the country must not be
neglected but for none of these causes
can any man be excused from tho highest
OF all !dnties--the defense of his home
WHOM the enemy Is at his. door.


Let nA astsuua flose duty, Hnd we may
confidently trust our cause to the justice
aud nercy Of she 0mnipotent and right
eons God, in Whom we believe and
Whom we worship.


CHAS CLARK.
Year: 1864

IMPORTANT FROM MoBILE. learn
that several Of the enemys iron-cIads
have succeeded in running past Fort
Morgan and are now between that work
and Mobile. One monitor was sunk by
the fort. No particulars. This intelli-
gence is perfectly Trustworthy.
Year: 1864

.T1he attention of the public and the trade is


Il invited to our New SCALE OCTAVE
R0SEWO GOD PIANO-F0RTES, which for vol
ume and purity of t,nc are unrivaled by any
hitherto offered in this market. They contain
all the i


MODERN IMPROVEMENTS!
Year: 1864

INSTINCT IN A Doc a dog" lad
been accused Of killing sheep. Hs
aud his master were very fond Of eaclt
other. 1t was s long time ere the own:
er could be made to believe the i'll =rie~
port about his favorite. AT last he
was convinced that poor Rover was
guilty. As he could not bear 10 kill
him hiuself j. came inso the room
one morning 'ahd said ''Peter, you
may take the dog after breakfast and
shoot him. Mind aud kill him dead.'
The dog was in the room aud heard it.
Ii an instant he darted out of the
room, and was off in a straight Iins:
No calling or shouting could cause him
to turn his head: Straight as an arrow n,
he shot across the lots, and went out
Of sight: Every hour they expected
him back. At night he would certsia-
ly come: But no; he never returned :!
Many months atter this his master vac
riding on horseback in wild, lonely
place. just rs he came between the
Two banks through which the road had
been cut, he saw poor Rover standing
on Tile. Of the banks. His heart syearn-
ed towards the old friend, and he spoke
to him very kindly. But 2over's
heart was hardened. He gave on one
srowl. snapped his teeth at his old
master, and again scampered off at the
top If his speed. Ills master never
saw him again.-Rev. John Todd g
Year: 1864




SIT is difficult to determine on the standard BY
which the manners of a nation may be tried,
whether catholic or particular. ltis more dit
fcult for native to bring to that standard the
manners of his own nation, fanilarized to him by
habit


There must doubtless be an unhappy influence
on the manners of our people, produced BY the
existence of slavery among us. The whole cont
lnerce between master and slaves lsa perpetual
exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most
unremitting despotism on the one part, aud de-
grading submissions on the other.


Our children see this, and learn to initiate 1t,
for man is an initiative animal.


This quality is the germ ofall education IN him.
From his cradle to his grave be IS learning to 90
what he secs others do. H parent could lind no
motive, either in his philanthropy or hls
for RESTRAINING the intelnerance Of his passion to-
wards his slaves, It should always be sufficient
one that his child is present but generally 1t Is
not sufficient.


The parent storms, the child locks on, catches
Year: 1864

The river at this point is falling slowly though still in


good boating stage There is but little ice running at
present. and the greater part Of the large field which was
lying opposite has moved of. There number Of
hands working all day at the and at last
ceeded In getting her afoat She will commence to-day
making har regular trips.


The ice in the river above Montrose IL still hanging TO-
gether terror to all crossing II the weather still CON
tinues pleasant. however, Il will soon break M.
Year: 1864

CLEARING OUT THE OLD CAPIToL-Yester.
day, nearly all the rebel prisoners were re-.
moved from the Old Capitol and sent North


Most Of these were men disabled by sickness
and wounds, and who have been collecting
here for some time from the several ho spitaIs.
Year: 1864

Some persons, says Halls Journal


of Health, "toss and tumble" half the


night, and get up in the morning wea-


ry, unrefreshed and dispirited; wholly


unfit, either in body or mind, for the


duties of the day; they are not only


incapacitated for business, but are OF.


ten rendered so ungracioGs in their


manners, so irritable aud fretful, as


to spread a gloom over the whole
household. To be able to go to bed,


and be in a sound, delicious sleep, an


unconscious deliciousness in five min


utes, but enjoyed in its remembrance.


is q great happiness, an incalculable


blessing, and one for which the most
sincere and affectionate thanks should


habitually go up to that benefcent


Providence which vouchsafes the
same through the instrumentalities
of wise and selfdenying attention
TO the laws of our being. Restless
nights as to persons in apparent good
health arise chiefly from, first, an
overloaded stomach; second, from


worldly care; third, from want ofmus-
cular activities proportioned to the
needs of the system. Few will have
restless nights who take dinner at
midday, and nothing after that but u
piece of cold bread and butter and a
cup or two of some hot drink; anything
beyond that, as cake, pie, Clipped
beef, dough nuts, preserves and the
like, only tempt nature to eat when
there is really no cause for it, thus
engendering dyspepsia and all its
train of evils.


Worldly care. For those who can
not sleep from the unsatisfactory con-
dition of their affairs, who feel as if
they were going behindhand, or that
they are about to encounter great
losses, whether from their own remiss-
ness, tho perfdy OF friends, or una
voidable circumstances, we have a
deep and sincere sympathy. To such
we say, live hopefully for better days
ahead, and meanwhile strive diligent-
ly, persistently, and with a brave
heart to that end But the more
common cause OF restless nights IS, !
that exercise has not been taken to
make the body tired enough to de-
mand sleep. Few will fail to sleep
soundly if the whole of daylight, or
as much thereof as will produce mod
crate fatigue, is spent in steady work !
in the opon air, or on horseback or on
foot. Many spoil all their sleep by
attempting to force on nature more
than she requires. Few persons
would fail to sleep soundly, while they
do sleep, if they avoid sleeping in the
daytime, will 60 to bed at a regular
hour and heroically resolve to get up
the moment they wake, whether it is
at two four or six o'clock in the morn
ing. In less than week one will find
how much sleep his system requires;
thereafter give it that, and no more
Year: 1864

A leading object with every young


man should beto secure himself per-


manent homo. And for its greater
stability, it should consist partly In
land, and up to = certain limit, the
more of it the better, if paid for. The
house sheuld be as comfortable and


attractive as one has the means Of ma


king it. 1t should be one that the


heart can grow to, and will cling a.


round more and more firmly with
every passing year. Its owner should
desire and purpose TO keep possession
OF it as long as he lives, and his chill
dren grow up, feeling that therein one
place fixed and stable for them through
all changes. .


Americans are altogether too rovin.; +;
in their habits. We build houses
cheaply, and pull them down without
regret. Or we sell out and move a.
way half dozen times in lifetime,
in the vain hope of bettering our con-
dition, How much better to choose
a homestead early in life, and then
lay plans with reference to abiding
there. Even though our gains be less
than are promised elsewhere, a GER
tainty should seldom be given up for
an uncertainty ga bird IN the hand
is worth two in the bush." ldo


Only those who have experienced
it, know how family become attach
ed to their long loved homestead. No
children love home as we'll as those
who have known but one. AS the
young become of marriageable age,
they should go out, one by one, from
the old homestead, feeling it to be es-
tablished, and knowing that this will
remain unchanged as long as their
parents live, a place to which they
can return, and be ever welcome. A
pleasing writer confirms our doctrine
thus: "There is great gain in being
settled. 1t is two fold. Each year
accumulated about the former mate
rial by which labor is lessened.


The rough channels of labor become
worn and smooth. A change involves
a great loss, and rarely is there cor
responding gain. Time is lost, labor
IS expended, money paid; the wear
and tear of removalis is no small item;
and above all, the breaking up of old
is often disastrous in the
extreme Parents and children be-
come unsettled in their morals


"Let the man who has a homestead
keep it; let him that has none get one,
and labor to render it treasured re-
membranee to the absent, and con-
slant joy to those who abide in it."
To all of which every intelligent,
thoughtful person must give hearty
Year: 1864

A terrible affair has Just come to
light in Paris, which is causing great
deal of sensation. A celebrated ply
sician, desirous of ascertaintug and
minutely recording the effects of the
'haschish," or Indian hemp, upon the
human mind, induced three young
men to lock themselves up in a room
with him, and partake of it. The SER
wants were all sent away, but after
waiting twenty-four hours, and the in
mates not coming forth, the doors were
demolished, when horrible sight pre-
sented itself within 60


On the floor lay the doctor, insensi-
bic, and bleeding profusely from q
wound in his head. One of the young
men was extended beside him groan-
ing in agony, his left arm and leg both
broken by the fall of the chandelier,
which by some extraordinary accident,
had slipped from its chain, and lay
scattered in fragments all over the
carpet. Another of the experimental
liZors was seated on the floor, close
beside the doctor, grasping one of the
brass eandlesticks from the mantel
piece, with which it was evident the
victim had been wounded-he was
found to have become raving maniac,
while the third was lying quietly be-
meath the table--in a stupor, which
no medical skill has yet been able to
arouse him. --r


The doctor, whose wound is not Sc
rious, and whose insensibility proceed
ed from tho loss of blood, gives a
vague, confused account of the scene
as yet. The revelations made in the
pages of his pocket-book, are said to
be extraordinary. and have caused the
greatest excitement among the medl-
cal men of Paris. ..--.
Year: 1864

When General Sherman was told
that General Corse was wounded, he
remarked: "Well, if he had half his
head blown of, be would still have
more brains than some Generals l
have under me-" e
Year: 1864

All who have committed an excess of any kind ;.
whether be the solitary vice Of youth or the sting
Ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer ars
SEEK FOR An AYTTDOTR IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
ProstTation that may follow Impure Cotton are


the Barometer TO the whole system.
Do not wait for the consummation that is 10 fol.
low, do not wait for unsightly Ulcers for


Disabled Limbs, for Loss Of Beauty


and Complexion.
Year: 1864

The course o. the general market during the last month
will be apparent lrom the following statement or prices
al the close OF each week omNr


the quotations for gold, government securities ani
railway ana miscellaneous shares at the Stock Exchange
In this city at the close Of each OF the four weeks
Year: 1864

Blessed are they that are blind; fol
they shalt see no ghosts,


Blessed are they that are deaf; fol-
they shall never lend any money. or lis.
ten to tedious stories.


Blessed are they that are afraid Of thur
der; for they shall Hesitate about getting
married, and keep away from politi@
meetings.


Blessed are they that are lean fol
there is chance to grow fat.'


blessed are they that are ignorant; fol
they are happy in the thought that the,
know everything.


Blessed is he that is Ugly in form and
feature for the gals shan't molcst him.


Blessed is she that would get married
but cufTs !; for tho consultations of the gus.
pei are hers.


Blessed are tho orphan children; fo,
they have no mother to spank them.


Blessed are they that expect nothing
for they shall not be disappointed.


Blessed are they that do not advertise
for they shall very rarely be troubled
With customers.
Year: 1864

Tho Civilian and Telegraph having much
LARGER CIRCULATION in the County than
a,y Other D ,npr published hero, whilo out Of
tho County its circulation is four times iarg-
or, it affords god medium for advertising
1t numbers among its readers those who are
able to buy literally and pay promptly, and
w,ose custom would be valuable to business
mon.
Year: 1864

Total number Delegates ............ ...... 1,2o4
The Committee recommend to the counties hathe not
already held conventions for the purpose to assemble In
their proper places early day to appoint delegates
in accordance with the foregoing basis and TO perfect an
open and thorough organization Of all who are in favor OF
maintaining the Union of the States and the Government
of fathers and all opposed the corrupt destructive
and revolutionary abolition party Of the National and
State Administrations.


By order Of the Committee


GEO. McOUAT,
indianapolis June o, lsA Chairman.
Year: 1864

youth and maturity arising from the baneful habits
Of self abuse. To which l. added observations on
Female Diseases and other erintcresng matter ofthc ut.
mostmportance TO the married and those contemplating
marriage, whoentertan doubts Of their physical ability TO
enter that state Sent to any address in sealed wrap
per, on receipt Of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote our entire time and attention 10 the treat
Of the various private diseases of In pr
report Our Dspensay the only Institution ofthe
kind In America which has been tabished by special
charter this fact should give preference the
various quacks Of doubtful character be foun In all
nrCecities.
Year: 1864

Fold dJwnit its little baby hands


This was hope you had of old
FilIet the brow with rosy bands


And kiss its locks of shining gold
Somewhere within the reach OF years
Another hope may come like this;
But this poor babe is gone in tears,


With thin white lips, cold to thy KISS
In SUNNI er little heap of flowers,


In winter little drift of snow,
And this is all through all the hours,
of the promises perished long ago.
So every heart has one dear grave,


Close hidden under its joys and cafe
Till Ger it gusts OF memory wave


And lenYe the little heau stone bnre.
Year: 1864

SAVE UP SoMETHING.-It unfortunately
happens that as no man believes he is likely
TO die soon, every one is much disposed to
defer the consideration of what ought to be
done at once. The determination to lay by
often creates the power to lay by, and the
first effort is the<most difficult Let it al
ways be remembered that in putting by
something for rainy day a man purchases
a certain amount of mental tranquility, and
thus he may actually extend his life by pro
viding against the result of his death
Year: 1864

Every woman should be married to an ex-
cellent man. Marriage, it is true, brings
care and wear; but it is the ring that is
Worn that keeps bright, and the watch that
lies unwound that gets out of order. The
sweet sympathies involved IN the family re-
lation; the new energies developed by new
responsibilities; the new compensation for
all outlays of strength, bring about a de


lghtful play upon the heart and intellect,
which, in their reaction upon the body, pro-
duces and effect that is nothing less than
preservation Then there is higher pow


er than this-one which we speak of soberly
and reverently. No one is completely arm
ed against the encroaching ills of life who
has in his heart no place for religion. The
calmness, the patience, and the joy and hope
that are in possession of that woman whose
heart is right in its highest relation, can
never fail to preserve and heighten every
personal power and charm that she possesses.