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Year: 1862

her slight figure with gesture and a dignity
that bore miniature resemblance TO her sister.
taking the rich lace from trembling and agita-
ted hands of the lady, said, with both feeling
and emphasis ''There is but one thing that
should make a woman veil before her husband
and that is-shame. The house of Feversham
knows it not !"


Lady Leslie could hardly help smiling at the
tone of authority assumed by the little Annette !;
but she yielded nevertheless, and forgot, at the
time in her husbands warm and affectionate
greeting, the modification which, for so many
weeks, had stepped her proud heart in bitter
ness.


1t is again evening, though FIVE years have
passed since the commencement of our tale,
and on the lawn of Leslies Abbey, the lord and
his noble lady are enjoying the prospect and
the breeze of their native hills. The moat has
been partially filed and instead of weeds and
wilderness, have sprung up goodly shrubs and
smiling flowers. Here vista has been care
fully opened in the wood, and we may see the
beautiful river wandering like animated silver
beneath the smiles of the rising moon, until it
is again swallowed in the darkness of the deep,
deep, forest.


Hark the voices of joyous children from
neighboring village-the shout-the laugh
the gay halloo-dancing amid the echoes of
the hills and we can perceive the spire of the
village church--the church which they, the
lord and his once proud wife, have built and
benefited the country upon which they look
is theirs-the silver river, the dark wood, the
waving corn what else the hearts and bless
ings of their tenantry


The Lady Leslie, after many struggles, fol-
lowed the advice of her young and simple sis
ter; she became literally crown of tlory to
her husband, and was crowned in return by his
perfect love.


"Where tarries our sisterP ?" he inquired,
after they had surveyed their wide domain, and
heard the blackbrd's last whistle, and watched
the fog wreath encircle the wood and cast its
mantle over the valley.


"She is with our children. o, Leslie we
both owe much to that girl, who blends so as
| tonishingly the wisdom of the serpent with the
gentleness Of the dove and the frolic of the
wild kid. | shall never forget the first lesson
she read me on the advantage of personal plain
ness"


personal plainness what has it to do with
you P"


"Peace, peace dear Leslie Do not again
awaken the vanquished spirit of pride within
your wifes bosom sometimes fear it only
sleeps; yet have | learned to bless 'lost beauty,
My trial has been turned into triumph"


''Let it sleep on, then," replied the husband
of whose character Annette, had rightly judged
"a true woman has something to be for more
proud of than personal beauty"
Year: 1862

DRAFTISG.-To the class, who object to draft
ing because it will expose them to bullets, we
have precious little to say. If any new reason
were needed for this measure, we should find
it in the prospect it would open that such pit
full sneaks as you should be made, in spite of
yourselves, to play the man. What right have
You to run clear of the common otP-Has the
government failed to protect your paltry skin
and pusillanimous soul Mean as you are,
have not the same priceless blessings descended
upon YOU, as upon the noblest soldier now inn
periled on the peninsula Nay, you are the
yery men that are, of all others, the most in-
debted to good government. Brave men can
take care Of themselves, in any circumstances,
bv their own good right arms but, without
law and order, you would not be safe for mo-
ment. There Is a natural indignation, an in
horn contempt, in the human breast towards
nll caitiffs and potroons The Pawnees or the
Camanehes would have your scalp within two
minutes after they had found you out Law
lessness is sure death to you Turn in then,
and help sustain the law 1t is your special
duty. If you haven't the spirit to DO It, the
government should lend its strong arm to help.
YOU. The conscription that would sweep In
this entire white livered breed would be, for
that very thing If no other, a great blessing.
At home they are worthless. In camp they
can be put to many uses. Here, they can but
grow sourvier until they rot.-There saltpeter
might save them. Whether there be general
conscription or not these fellows by all means
should be drafted.-Ihe World.
Year: 1862

THE ARGUMENT CLosED.-The president
has decided not to accept of negro volunteers.
We had hoped that he would receive regiments
of free negroes offered from the North, because
we believe they would do good service and that
somewhere from % 200 to $4,000 of smart and
capable colored soldiers might be had at once
if the government would receive them. To the
enrolment of slaves for soldiers there are OBJ
jections tlat do not lie against the free colored
citizens of the North, and it may well be doubt
ed whether it would be military policy to arm
the slaves to any great extent The expert.
ments of Gen Hunter and Gen Jim Lane will
perhaps determine the fact that this can be done
advantageously, if the war should be protract-
ed, and million white soldiers are found I'M
equal to the work of suppressing the rebellion.
We suppose the president was influenced in his
refusal to receive negro soldiers by considera-
tions of prudence and public policy. lie
knows that they are not enrolled i'll the militia
of the states, not even in that of Massachusetts,
and that among our soldiers there is strong
feeling against allowing them to enter the army.
That this comes from an unjust and unworthy
prejudice may be admitted nevertheless, it is
the undoubted fact, and the president is COM
PEELED TO deal with facts as they are, and not as
they should be.


But the question Is now Settleu, ana tne
president has declared his fixed policy on the
subject The argument should now be con-
sidered closed, and no man of good sense and
sound patriotism can fail to see that agitate
the people and badger the president further
on this subject is to do an injury to the nation
al cause. We are to fight the thing through a $
it stands. or surrender to the rebellion. There
is no other alternative. If anybody really
thinks that the white men of this country can
not subdue the rebellion, and that unless the
negroes are permitted to fight we shall fail and
perish as nation, why he must even keep say
ing so, we suppose. But whoever believes
that the white men of this country ore able to
maintain and defend their government should
acquiesce in the presidents decision and give
his voice and his strong arm TO the govern
ment, and at the same time dscountenance all
attempts to promote discord and alienation
among the people. Nothing but sedition in
the loyal states can prevent our success, and
sedition is Just as bad practically when made
from humanitarian as from reasonable motives.
Let us have no more of it, among men who
mean to be loyal.-Sprinafeld Republican.
Year: 1862

The public no doubt will be fully satisfied with
the activity of the army of the Potomac for
few days to come. The fighting and capture
of Malvern Hill was done by artillery and our
loss was small, only 90 killed and wounded.
The rebel loss is much greater. One hundred
cavalry, men, horses ann equpage complete,
were captured, and one small battery. We
may expect this move to be followed up with
the greatest activity, as it is considered move
OF much importance. Col Gamble of the Sth
Illinois is among the wounded. Other names
OF the killed and wounded we have not yet been
able 10 obtain. A list of the sick and wounded
may be expected in day or two from return
ed Richmond prisoners.


THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS


The 5000 rebel prisoners from Forts War
rem and Delaware, went up the river from
Harrisons Landing Tuesday night A flag of
truce boat, accompanied them, which returned
Wednesday evening, and reports the change is
being made satisfactorily and that the same
number Of Union prisoners from Richmond
may be expected down the river in day or
two and that the requirements of the federal
government in regare TO exchange, have been
strictly complied with, which is understood to
mean the release of Col Corcoran and other
Union officers
Year: 1862

The reconnaissance of Monday night had re-
suited very favorably. Our troops drove in
the rebel pickets early Tuesday morning and
the fight Immediately commenced, which lasted
between two and three hours, and resulted in
the federals taking possession of Malvern Hill
which they now occupy with sufficient force to
hold and carry on other plans which are In
connection with this very important move.
Year: 1862

has won tor itself such a renown for the cure of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaints;
that it is entirely unnecessary for us TO recount
the evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been
employed As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, need not do more
than assure the people its quality is kept up to
the best il ever has been. and that it may be re
lied TO do for their relief all il has ever been
to do
Year: 1862

The following statement, taken from official
sources, will show the army pay roll. In the first
column will be found the nett salary per month
and in the second the total salary per month.
which includes rations, servant hire. forage. &c
Year: 1862

Also at the same time and, place
the stora house and residence belong
ing to the dec in community as afore-
SAID, will be leased to the highest
bidder until the. Ist day of January
ISe3 %
Year: 1862

of liberty Of speech and Press in the North
ern States, they must certainly retract them
now.


These Democratic leaders of the Wood
and Seymour stamp are more trul " false to
patriotism and the country, and more dan
gcrous now than any rebel leader. They
attack the Republic in the dark they
assassinate the Union we know not where
to find them The rebels are open and
undisguised enemies we can understand
their assaults


Suppose for an instant that the Van Bu-
ren submission policy was carried out, and
that the North ingloriously retired from the
contest, what would be the result?


We have spent perhaps 200, 600 lives and
500, 100000 we have lost and desolated
property to a countless value our house
holds have been stripped Of their best and
noblest young men, whose bodies fattcn
Southern soil, and now, on the Potomac as
our boundary, without the possession Of
Kentucky or Tennessee, this Democratic
policy would urge us to stop, basely lower
the Union flag to the rebellion, abandon
ourthousands of Union friends st the South.
give up New Orleans, and the Mississippi,
and =" let the wayward sisters 90 ~ The
absurdity, the supreme folly or insanity OF
such policy, is the only thing which should
save its advocates from being punished as
traitors. Every man who has loaned to the
Government, or who owns its paper, Is
urged to strike off fifty per cent of its
value; every woman who has lost lover or
husband every father who mOurns his son
every man whose brother or friend lies now
in bloody grave, is asked TO confess that he
has died iii vain. All who have hoped for a
glorious Republic in the future. covering
the continent with institutions of liberty ;
al who have struggled and prayed for the
triumph OF freedom and Justice in this hem
lsphere, are now told to forget their aspira-
tlons and prayers and accept the new Dem
OCldllC pldIlOIIL-SlDInlSSlOn ana DlaNerV.
That party should dare in this hour of the
country's agony and shame, to arise and
propose such dishonor, shows how far
political corruption and debasement had
gone among our public men. These old
party hacks, these caucus tricksters, these
Democrats Of the Olden time, who lived in
subserviency to slave-masters, forget that a
new age has appeared-an era of courage
and manliness and patriotism-and so they
venture to stand up again and air their
baseness and cowardice before, what they
suppose credulous and Indifferent audience.
But times have changed, as they will soon
bitterly learn.-.Ne,c York Times
Year: 1862

Yesterday Hampton's Legion made sudden attack
upon two companies OF The Third Pennsylvania cavalry
Bsfour. consequence Of the soddenness Of the
tack and the overwhelming number Of their assaants
they entirely surrounded, and after sharp but
brief skrmish they were compelled to surrender and
were all made prisoners.
Year: 1862

A FATE TO SHUDDER AT.-A man named
Kingin has lately been convicted In Michi-
gan of murder marked by very atrocious
circumstances. In accordance with the
law Of that State be was taken 10 the State
Prison, there to endure solitary conGne-
ment for life, and never to behold the face
of imam again. His meals are conveyed to
him through an opening in bis cell, and
when il becomes necessary for human be-
ing to approach bin, they are hooded 80 as
10 conceal their features
Year: 1862

and unmasked the crime in his own way,
receiving as. reward for his two hours
speech, three hearty cheers from the
Union men who dared to growl, bold af-
ter the brave hero, aoould beard the lion
in his den."


This was his last speech, unless he has
made one since April last.


He is is now seventy years Of age, still
the powers of his mind remain unim-
paired, and the speeches and documents
of his last making are the finest and
most eloquent Of his whole life. His
mind and heart seems bent upon the
destiny Of his country, and could he but
live to see the old flag floatoyer the whole
land, fancy he would initiate good old
Simeon, and with him say, 20, God, now
that have seen thy salvation, let me die
in peace" A TExAN.l
Year: 1862

In the long watches of the winter night,
when one has awoke from some evil dream and
lies sleepless and terrified with the solemn pail
of darkness around one--on one Of those dead
ly, still, dark nights, when the window only
shows a.murky patch OF positive. gloom In cou
trnst with the nothingnesss Cftbe wsls, when
the bowling ofthe tempest round chimny
and roof would be welcomed as q boisterous
companion-in such still dead times only iy-
ing as in the silence of the tomb, and realizes
that some day ne shall lie in that bed and not
think at all; that the tins will come soon
when we must die.


Our preachers remind US of this often &c
ough, but we cannot realize it in pew ia
broad daylight. You must wake in the middle
Of the nigh; 10 do that. and face the thought
like man that 1t will come, and come to min.
ety-nine in hundred Of us, not in madden
ing clatter Of m usxetry as the day 10 won, or
carrying a line to a stranded ship, or In such.
like glorious time-when the soul is in m, Ste
ry over the body, but 10 bed by slow degrees
II is in darkness only that We realize this: and
then let US hope that we may hunbly rsmsm-
Der that death has been conquered for Us. and
that, in spite of our unworthiuess, we may dsty
him
Year: 1862

The Ancient Guy OF Annapolis


The Annapolis correspondent of the
New York Post. writing under the date
of Dec. "a, says:


The adjournment of the Legislature to
morrow will allow Annapolis to subside
once more to its air of antiquity about
the place which might be charming to
the newly elected secretary of some his
torical society, but there are those who
can view ancient things without an
overweening respects cheese may be
very old and not be venerable. The
City HOTEL" where General Burnside
is staying. was one Of the FIVE hundred
headquarters of Washington" and was
built 1850 They say that the main
building has been but little changed
since ifs erection, and it is one of those
statements that it ia not difficult to be-
lieve. The old State House is another
unchanged institution. aud the Senate
chamb,r presents the same appearance
as it did when Washington r,si ned his
commission there. A really fac pict-
ure OF the event adorus the Senate cham-
Der. The view from the dome is su-
prrb. Beneath are the few streets. ra-
dating from the knoll on shich the
State House stands. like spider legs -
The city. what there is Of it, can be ia
ken in at glance with one eye shut
at that But the look seward is grani.
and the bay now is black with the expidi-
ton transports, while westard for two
miles the ground is white with twelve
thousand men The removal OF the na-
val school was a severe blow to Anna
polis.It literally took away tho "life' Of
the place. And now that Maryland is
loyal, and considering the vast outlay in
grounds an buildings. it would not be
impolitic. perhaps. to re-establish the
school here when the rebellion is crush
ed out
Year: 1862

The following sensible article We take
from the Cleveland GO Herald:


We know of nothing that is more dis
heartening to the publishers Of coun-
ty newspaper, than to be told when solc-
iting subscribers: feel too poor to
take your paper--I take tho Tribune Cor
some other huge foreign weekly and it
only costs me one dollar, and it con-
tains twice the reading yours docs'-
when the receipts of one week OF the
Office named above would be double the
ycarly receipts of his county paper, aud
when if the foreign papers were publish
ed seventy years. would not result in as
much b. fl 10 himself aud tho county
in which he lives as would . siugle
week edition of his own paper.


Reccollect, if honi, paper is to be
supported, home influence must do it,
a county acquires prominence through
it's papers more than any other way.
aud to every one who has county inter-
ests at stake. his home paper is ne.
cessity. Never will such man take u
paper printed away from home, until he
is able to take second paper. His
first will be his ho,ne sheet, and he will
so identify his own interests with that
Of his county as to consider the payment
of his subscription matter Of everyday
duty as the payment of his taxes.
Year: 1862

ADvERrIaISG Advertising is to trade
what steam is to machinery grand
propelIing power-and yet there are
some persons so blind to their own in
terest as to ponder over dollar which
would yield tuem one thousand per
cent.
Year: 1862

The shadows Of the mind are like
those of the body. In the morning of
life they all lay behind Us; at noon VIZ
trample them under foot ;apd in the e.
vening they s,retch along and deepen
before US.
Year: 1862

BANKRUPT LAw--The important debates In
the Senate for the last few days have kept back
this measure. The Government Is Interested
In lie immediate passage. 10 order 10 sustain
the war, the entire energy Of the nation must
be put iu motion. II will be poor return to
the people who have responded to every call,
and borne every load without complaint, to
deny this measure 10 them.


Ifyoa want man to leave their avocatior to
enlist, you must give them this measure of
relief
Year: 1862

"a MoTHEn-By the quiet frcside of
home, the true mother, in the midst of
her children, is sowing as in vases ofearth
the seeds Of plants that shall sometime
give TO heaven the fragrance OF their bios
SONS, aud whose fruit shall be as n rosary
Of angelic deeds, the noh!cst Offering she
can make the ever ascending and expand
ing souls of her children to her Maker
Every word that she utters goes from heart
to heart with a rower of which she little
dreams Philosophers tell us in their spec
ulations, that We cannot lift finger with
out moving the distant spheres. Solemn
Is he thought, but not more solemn to the
Christian mother than the thought that
every word that fails from her lips--every
expression of her eounten4nce, even in
the sheltered walk and retirement of home,
may leave an indelible impression on
young souls around her, and form rs it
were an underlying strain of that educa-
ton which peoples heaven"
Year: 1862

TAKE your watches, clocks and jewelry to
Jeanuerct. next door to the Rock Island bank,
if you want them put in thorough repair
His charges are moderate and all his work
warranted to give satisfaction.
Year: 1862

This Board held its first regular meeting last evening
President Pinckney presiding.


There was a full attendance Of members.


After the minutes Of the proceedings had on the or
ganzation Of the Board read few petitions and
resolutions presented and referred appropriate
committees, when appointed.


Communication received from the Comptroller in
relation TO the appropriations made by the Common
Council for the equipment Of volunteers ana the support
~ their families He states that inquiries had been made
of capitalists and others from which II appeared that il
was quite uncertain whether the additional amount or
$500 000 appropriated few ago, be raised at
present time unless the shall first bs sanctioned
by the legislature the thirty Of the char
ter 1857 providing that the Common Council shall not
have authority borrow any money whatever on the
credit Of the Corporation except anticipation Of the
revenue Of the year in winch said loan shall b. made
unless authorized by special act Of the Legislature


The foswing resolution was appended TO the commu-
ncstion-


Resolved That the Comptroller be authorized and re
quested make application 10 the Legislature OF the
state ~ New York behalf Of the Corporation Of the
city Of New York Tor the passage OF act egaze the
several ordinances Of said Corporation making appro
prRtons in aid OF the defence Of the national Union
10 aid in supporting the families OF volunteer soldiers
serving in the army OF the United States.


The resolution was unanimously adopted without de-
bate.


After the transaction Of some other routine business
the Board adjourned TIL Monday at which time IL
expected the President will announce the committees for
the
Year: 1862

Much indignation is expressed through the
Journals at the character of the transports
furnished for the Banks expedition. There is
no doubt but the largest share Of them we're
entirely unseaworthy old hulks, hardly
fit to lay idle in New York bay, Among other
vessels, vas an old lake steamer called the
Niagara. When she reached tho mouth Of
Delaware Bay she was obliged to put into
Philadelphia on account Of unseaworthlness.
She had on board some 200 or 500 men. Tie
Philadelphia North american states that she
was built in 1874 for service on Lake Ontario.
She las no masts, and her upper works arc
exceedingly Light, and one angry wave would
sweep them away into the ocean with the men
they shelter. But this is not the worst. The
cross-timbcrs Of the vessel are rotten through
and through. They arc, indeed, mass OF


black rot. She had smooth sail from New


York, which port she left on Saturday, and


yet the captain vas obliged to put the vessel


inside the Delaware breakwater to pump her


out. She took fire in the daytime, fortunately
for those Oh board. A gentle sea drove away
her r1anklng and gangway. The officers O.
thercgiment instituted thouough Investigation
! and arrived at tho conclusion that the boa


was totally unit for Sea, and that the wises
course was to put into tho nearest port, ant
! there await orders.