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Year: 1865

prcL1c MeN AND THE PgEss.-Public men nj
wavs ap,.r late the press when they set out in
their career. Most Of them are obliged TO es-
tablish press to sound their praise 1t is in
dispensible to small politicians CONVENIENCE
to large ones-Jackson, Calhoun, Adams, Clay,
Benton and VanBuren each had newspaper,
known to all men as his organ fremont LIN
coin, Banks and the Blars have had ihelrs- In
these days, however, most newspapers are mae
pendent except so far as they enjoy pubiic
patronage.


But no establishment has been so badly mis-
used as the press. Public men in these days
use the press as ladder upon which to climb,
and then kick it frop under them They don't
like to acknowledge shat they climbed By any
ladder If they had ascended to any consider
able hight, they like to have the people think
they have always been up there. They do not
like to talk about such vulgar employments as
Ginning a ladder. Least of all do they like TO
talk of newspaper in their neghborhood which
gave them consequence in the eyes OF the people.
White men are curious creatures. They are
smart in some things very dull in others. Bat


in one thing they all agree. Public men seldom
acknowledge their obligations to the press
.fu5urn (N. ~ 4drerfiser.
Year: 1865

To De ABANpoNED.-The Democratic party is
evidently about to abandon the - Niger" and
bury the corpse. They can't stand much longer
against the DEGREES Of the American people
The Territorial Enterprise remarks on this sub
iect that


The institution " is dead beyond hope of
resurrection and the leaders of the peace faction
are not disposed to carry the corpse through
another canvass. They cannot mistake the SEN
tment of the North, expressed in the result of
the last election, or the feeling of the South ex-
pressed in the abolition of slavery in Maryland,
Missouri and louisiana The doom of slavery is
sealed. 1t is written in the heavens, and traced
all over the land in the red chiography OF war.
Time is sealing up the record of human bondage
in the great republic, and it will soon be placed
in the archives of Heaven, never again to be
opened until the day of final judgment. 1t Is
evident to the Democratic leaders that the future
success of the party is impossible in the interest
of the dead issue of slavery, and they are pre-
pairing to abandon it, as they have done with
many other issues in the past, condemned by the
popular judgment.
Year: 1865

How TO MAKE RgycL-WRITISG lSDELIBLE.-
A correspondent of an agricultural paper gives
the following information, which may be Of ser
vice to some of readers


A great many letters and other valuable writ
ings are written in pencil This is particularly
the case with letters our brave soldiers send
home from the army. The following simple pro-
cess will make lead-pencil writing or drawing
as ndelble as if done with ink Lay the writ
ing in n shallow dish and pour SKINNED milk
upon it. Any spots not wet ut first may have
the milk placed upon them lightly with feather
When the paper is wet all over with the milk,
take it up, and let the milk drain off, and whip
off with feather the drops which collect on the
lower edge Dry it carefully, and it will be found
perfectly ndelble 1t cannot be removed even
with India rubber. 1t is old receipt and =
good one
Year: 1865

AS- COHafy Warrasts and Grssnb~eAss taken at
at their ruling value in payment for subscriptions to this
paper To soldiers in the service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at
Year: 1865

KNEW THE CHILp.-The Gold Hill News tells
that Virginia gentleman found baby on his
doorstep, one evening recently. Thought he
knew who the child s mother was, carried it to
her forthwith and made her keep it.
Year: 1865

A Rich Letter.


The following letter Hoatcd among our ex.
changes several months ago, and as our "out.
side" this week is devoted to fun generally,
we throw in this burlesque. The letter was
first published in the Boston Post, and purport.
ed to have been found on southern battle field
by an intelligent contraband:
Year: 1865

The Court remarked that no farther steps
would be taken in the matter.


Attorney General Speed briefly rejOined,
commenting upon the distinction between
civil and military Jurisdiction. showing the
utter impossibility ofiighting battles main
tanning the government in times Of war etc.
by process OF law.
Year: 1865

MEDTATIoN.-Go to the grave of buried
love and mediate There settle accounts
with thy concience for every past benefit
quitted-every past endearment unre-
garded, of that departed being who can
never-never- return to be soothed
by thy contrition! If thou art child and
hast ever added q sorrow to the SOUL or a
furrow to the silvered brow of an affection
ate parent il thou art husband, and hast
ever caused the fond bosom that ventured
it's whole happiness in thy arms to doubt
one moment of thy kindness or truth if
thou art a friend, and hast ever wronged
in thought, or word or deed, the spirit that
generously confded in thee if thou art
lover, and hast ever given one unmerited
pang to that true heart which now lies cold
beneath thy feet--then be sure that every
unkind look every ungracious word, every
ungentle action, will come thronging back
upon thy memory, and knocking doefully
at thy soul then be sure that you will lie
down sorrowing andrepentant on the grave,
and utter the unheard-groan, and pour the
unavailing tear--more deep, more bitter,
because unheard and unavailing - Wash
ingt0n hring.
Year: 1865

GIRLS SHOULD LEARN HoUsEKEEPING.--No
young lady can be too well instructed in
anything which will affect the comfort of a
family, Whatever position in society she
needs practical knowledge of household
duties. She may be placed in such cir
cumstances that it will not be necessary
for her to perform much domestic labor
but on this account she needs no less
knowledge than if she were obliged to pre-
side personally over the cooking stove and
pantry. Indeed, | have often thought that
it IS more difficult to direct others, and re-
quires more experience, than to do the
same work with our own hands. Mothers
are frequently so nice and particular that
they do not like to give up any part of
their care to their children This is,a great
mistake in their management, for they are
often burdened with labor, and need relief.
Children should be early taught to make
themselves useful-to assist their parents
in every way in their power, and to consid-
er it privilege to do so,
Year: 1865

MORAL CoURAGE.-Have the courage to
discharge debt while you have the money
in your pocket.


Have the courage to speak your mind
when it is necessary you should do So and
hold your tongue when it is prudent to do
so.


Have the courage to speak to a friend in
p" seedy coat, even though you are in
company with rich one, and we'll attired


Have the courage to own you are poor,
and disarm poverty of its sharpest sting


Have the courage to "cut" the most
agreeable acquaintance you have, when
you are convinced that he lacks principle.
A friend should bear with friends infrm-
tiles but not his vices.


Have the courage to show your respect
for honesty i'll whatever guise it appears
and your contempt for dishonesty and du-
pllcity, by whomsoever exhibited


Have the courage to wear your old
clothes until you can pay for new ones.


Have the courage to obey your own con-
science, at the risk of being ridiculed by
men.


Have the courage to wear thick boots in
the winter and insist upon your wife and
daughters doing the same


Have the courage to prefer comfort and
propriety to fashion, in all things
Year: 1865

4 Judge out West has recently deci
ded that it might be insanity to sign an
other mans name to check in place of
your own; but when you draw the money
on the check, and spend in, there is great
deal of sanity in the proceeding.


IT is mistake to suppose that time is
money. We know of one or two railroad
companies that make first rate time but no
money.


IT is pleasant thing to see roses and
lilies glowing upon young lady's cheek,
but a bad sign to see a mans face break
out in blossoms.


NEVER refuse to pay the printer when
you have read his paper for year or more
A man VINO does this is mean enough to.
steal rotten acorns from blind pig.


MANY man thinks it's virtue that keeps
him from turning rascal, when it is only
full stomach. One should be careful, and
not mistake potatoes for principles


a Traveller tells us that he knows fell
low down South who was so fond of g
young woman that he has rubbed his nose
off kissing her shadow on the wall,
NoNsENsICAL-For the ladies and gentle
men to beautify their faces by artificial
means. We pity the man who married the
paint on woman's cheeks.
In Siam the penalty for lying is to have
your mouth scwed up Suppose such
law were in force here, what a number of
mutes we would have.
IT is not so very fortunate after all, to
be born with q silver spoon in the mouth,
good many have been sooner or later
choked with the spoon, especially if very
arge one.
Year: 1865

The orders for the return of our troops hay
l,alv gone forth and the columns are begiJnil
3 move.


We are marching home at last,
Now the cruel war is past,


And the time of peace draws near:
We are marching home at last,
Now the cruel war is past,


To the homes our hearts hold dear.
With our banners stained and torn,
That through many Il fight were borne,
Where death rained thick and fast,
Now our glorious work is done,
Now the Union cause is won,


We are marching home at last.
Marching home to those we love,
See the veteran columns move,


Hear the drums and shrill flies play,
Hear our voices raised in song
As we proudly march along


On our homeward way!
With our trusty arms We come,
To the sound Of fife and drum,


Now the cruel war is past
Light of heart and glad are we,
Having served the cause, to be


Marching home at last.
Al day long we march till night,
Then beside the camp-tre's light,


Underneath the starry dome,
Ii IS sweet to close our eyes,
While the night-wind softly sighs,


On our march toward home
And i'll sleep to dream we hear
Friendly voices sounding near,


Bidding welcome as We come,
TIL ut length the morning breaks,
And the happy dreamer wakes,


70 the beating of the drum.
Then once more upon the way,
March we on ut dawn of day,


Now the cruel war is past
Light at heart and glad are We
}I,ving proved the Right, to be


Marching home at last.
Year: 1865

bS- A gentleman who had married a
second time indulged in recurring too of
ten IN conversation to the beauties and viz
tues of his first consort, He had however
barely dlscernment enough to discover
that the subject was not an agreeable one
to his present lady.


Excuse me, madam" said he Il can
not help expressing my regrets for the dear
departed"


Upon my honor" said the lady, a can
most heartily affirm that am as sincere a
mourner for her as you can be-"
Year: 1865

The EFFECT OF VIRTUE.-lt is a peculiar
effect Of virtue to make mans chief hap
piness arise from himself and his own con.
duct A bad man is wholly the creature of
the world. He hangs upon favor, lives by
its smiles, and is happy or miserable, III
proportion to his success. But as to a vir-
tuous man, success in worldly undertakings
is but a secondary object. To discharge
his own part with integrity and honor is
his chief aim. If he has done properly
what was incumbent on him to do, his mind
is at rest to Providence he leaves the
event. His witness is in heaven, and his
record is on high, satisfied with the appro-
baton of God, and the testimony of a good
conscious, he enjoys himself, and despises
the triumphs of guilt. In proportion as
such manly principles rule your heart, you
will become independent of the world, and
will forbear complaining of its discourage
ments. 1t is the imperfection of your vir-
tue which occasions you to be weary in
well doing. 1t is because your heart re-
mains divided between God and the world,
that you are 50 often Observation-Disclosures
seeking your happiness from something
that is repugnant to your duty. Study to
be more consistent in principle, and more
uniform in practice, and your peace will be
more unbroken.
Year: 1865

THE CHANCES OF LIFE.-There are many
griefs in this world, but many good and
pleasant things also. We might be happy
if we would; but we are too selfish; as if
the world was made for us alone. How
much happier should we be, were we to la
Dor more earnestly to promote each others
happiness. God has blest us with house
which is not dark There is sunshine ev-
erywhere--in the sky, upon the earth
there would be in most hearts if we would
look aroud us. The storms die away, and
the bright sun shines out. Summer drops
her tinted curtain upon the EARTH which is
very beautiful, even when autumn breathes
her changing breath upon it. God reigns
in Heaven. Murmur not at creation so
beautiful, who can live happier than we
Year: 1865

and contains all the events OF the week
that is past.


Frank slept none ON Thursday night, and
Friday morning early he asked that Phl'ip
be sent to the village for the Repudtacan.


1t was afternoon when Philip returned.
Frank sat by the open window, gazing
earnestly down the road. 1t was a beauti-
ful day. The air was as balmy as June,
and the birds were flying about and twit-
tering joyously in the trees. Presently
Philip came in sight around the bend in
the road He was waving the newspaper
in the air, and seemed to be shouting some
thing, but we conId not hear The orchard
shut him from view minute fter, and
ran down stairs to meet him at the gate
and get the Republican.


"Hooray p cried Philip. "Yictory I"


| devoured the news with quick eyes,
and then ran up stairs to Frank, and knelt
by his chair


"Dear husband" said l. "t the news is
grand DO you think you can bear to hear
it ?"


Mary" said he, a shall never be
stronger than | am this hour 1t is my
last Tell me the good news | have
waited long for it,"


Amidst my tears read the news Rich
mond was evacuated and our troops occu-
pied it. JEFF Davis was flying for his life,
and Lees whole army had surrendered 10
Grant An order had been issued to stop
recruiting and drafting Peace had already
dawned


He listened with closed eyes, an express
sion Of unutterable happiness on his white
face.


"Glory I" he murmured when I had
done. The night is past Dear wife, |
am happy now | knew | should live to
see the dawn"


An hour later he passed away sat at
his feet, clasping his hand in both mine


Mary" he whispered, "you know the
legacy leave my boy He is too young
to understand now, but as he grows up
teach him its priceless value The day
will come when he will be prouder to know
that his father died one Of the martyrs in
freedoms cause than he would be if made
him heir to millions. Twas a soldier. too
/ wore the army blue p


His breath came fainter and fainter His
hand grew lifeless in my clasp. Then he
rose up in his chair, gazed with brilliant
eyes out at the window toward the south.
waved his bony hand in the air, and fell
back upon the cushions l touched his
cold forehead with my trembling lips, and
heard his last faint whisper,


" Mary-don't forget Il wore the blue =


And he was one of many
Year: 1865

THE Man oE INTEGRITY We love to gaze
upon some beautiful planet i'll the heavens,
and watch its course every night as in ma
jcsty it travels on among the stars. We
are filled with admiration and like our
selves thousands are gazing on the same
planet, filled with inexpressable emotions


Like planet in dark sky is a man Of
unbcnding integrity. We look upon him
with the same feeling of love and admira-
ton, as we watch his daily course among
his fellow men. In troubled times his light
goes not out, though it may burn feebly
He still exerts the same glorious influence,
and hundreds gaze upon him with delight
No seats Of honor dazzle him. no wealth Sc
duces him. He pushes straight onward in
the path Of duty. The fear of God is con.
tinually before him, and he feels the impor-
tance Of every moments work to lead man
kind to the fountain of truth and purity.
Behold the man thus filled with true love to
God and his fellow creatures Every act
tells nobly for the cause, justice and hu-
manity. Every deed is a living epistle to
the truth.


Would you share in his glory? Labor
in the same field Would you lessen the
tolls Of hum anity and assist immorta.. be-
ings to reach the skies Initiate his ex-
ample, and walk in the same virtuous path
Year: 1865

degree, and conversed freely and pleasantly all ths
evening


The length Of his stay here not determined but hs
absence from Washington will probably not extend over
period Of more than SIX or eight days.
Year: 1865

TFfom the KaIeIRb PfoRfcte, Harch 70


We have no doubt but much unjust abuse has been
hcaped upon the cavalry under the command OF General
Wheeler, and that much OF the maraudng and plumber.
ing charged TO them has been perpe,rated by others
Several OF hem have been at the house Of the editor OF
this paper for nearly week past, and wc with truth
say that We have seen more orderly or well be-
haved set Of men. Their department has been tha, Of
perfect gcn,lemen and these be fair specimen Of the
corps no one but Yankees need be afraid Of them
Year: 1865




The wind blew hurricane hero to day. The clouds Of
dust raised could hardly be surpassed by the Smoom
OF the African desert President Lincoln, accompanied
by number OF ladies, came up 10 witness review Of
the Second corps Major General Wright and star also
rode out for the purpose but they got lost In
tho dust and had to return. II would have been
difcut for their most intimate friends to recognize
them They were completely envelsped in dust, and
looked as gray the grayest rebel in Lees army Chin
neys were by the sore and torn up
the roots TALL stately looking pines bowed their heads
TO the ground Mule teams horsemen and pedestrians
lost way in and nearly stifed All objects at
distance Of nfty yards were rendered invisible. For
three this terrible storD Of wind and dust contn
ued passing camp Nothing equal TO Il has
been experienced during the winter The mud n
abating


rTwoovAt


Major Anson Wood, OF the Ninth regiment New York
heavy artillery will leave here in n few days to MI tho
position o Assistant Adutant General on tho stall VI
General Seward at Mar,insburg, Va
Year: 1865

ment, than the IeDgthening of a sewer
or the laying down of an additional side
walk of plank.


We suggest, also, to the people the
propriety of calling meeting and TAX
ing some action in the premises


Laboring men and Mechanics 1t is
you that are interested upon your intel
ligent labor the city depends for pros
perity and business men for their wealth
Act at once to let your voice beheard
in this important crisis.
Year: 1865

GENTILITY.-Genteel it is to have soft
hands, but not genteel to work on lands


Genteel it is to lie abed, but not gen
teel to earn your bread.


Genteol it is to cringe and bow, but
not genteel to SOW and plow.


Genteel it is to play the beau, but not
genteel to reap and NOV.


Genteel it is to keep a gig, but not
genteel to hoe and dig.


GeDteel it is in trade to fail, but not
ganteel to swing fail.


Genteel it is to play the fool, but not
goDteel to keep school.


Gontool it is to cheat your tailor, but
not genteel to be a sailor.


Genteel it is to fight duel, but not
genteel to cut your fuel.


GenteoI it is to eat rich cake, but not
genteel to cook aud bake.


Genteel it is to have the blues, but not
genteel to wear thick shoes.
Year: 1865

MY SON. said father, take that jug,
and fetch me some beer


'Give me the money,then, father


My SOD, to get beer with money, any,
body can do that; but to get beer with
out money, that's trick


So the boy takes the jug and out he
goes shortly he returns, and places the
jug before his father.


Drink, says the boy.


'HoW can drink said the father, when
there is no beer in the jugT


TO drink beer out of Jug says the
boy, where there is beer, anybody can DO
that; but to drink beer out of a jug
where there is no beer, that's a trick =
Year: 1865

a Western editor complains that his
poverty came very near being exposed to
to the world A pickpocket relieved him
of his purse, but unexpectedly and con-
siderately refrained from saying anything
about its contents.
Year: 1865

He who, by his conduct, makes good
friends On the one hand and bitter haters
on the other, gives evidence that there is
something Of the bold independent, up
right man in his composition while the
chicken hearted imbecile character is
capable of making neither friends nor foes.
Year: 1865

Devoted to the cause of Repubicanism,
the Interests of Agriculture, the advancement
of Education, and the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle, it will endeayer to aid in the work
of more fully Frecdomizing our Country
Year: 1865

Somebody, we don't know who. talks we'll
In the following paragraph In relation to the
advantage Of local newspaper, and the duty
OF giving it liberal support. We ask atten.
ton to the following thoughts, particularly
Of those who grumhle because the local pa.
per is not equal in size or reading matter to
tho papers Of Boston or New York. Make
the place where you reside Boston or q
New York in size or business, and then your
local press will become as valuable as the
press of those places. Give to the home
press liberal encouragement, and II can be
much improved; but give 1t only niggardly
support. and that grudgingly, and 1t will bo
pretty hard work running tho machine. But
to tho extract referred to. Here IL is:


"Nothng Is more common than to hear
people talk Of what they pay newspapers Tor
advertising, &c., M 40 much given in char.
ity. Newspapers. by enhancing the vaIuo
of property in their neighborhood, and CIV
ing the localities In which they are published
q reputation abroad, benefit oil such grum-
blers, particularly II they are merchants or
real estate owners. thrice the amount yearly
of tho meager sum they pay for their sup
port. Besides. every public spirited citizen
has laudable pride in having a paper Of
which he is not ashamed. even though he
should pick it up in New York or Washing
ton. A good lookin, sheet helps to sell
property, gives character to the locality, and
is in all respects one desirable public con-
vcnience. If, IRON any cause, the matter In
the local or editorial columns should not he
quite up to your standard, do not cast 1t
aside and pronounce 1t Of no account. until
you are satisfied that there has been more
labor bestowed upon it than paid for. II
you want good readable sheet, it must DO
supported. And It must not be supported
in spirit Of charity, but because you feel
it a necessity to support IL. Tho local press
IL the power that moves the people,"
Year: 1865

Special to the Journal
The Gold Gamblers stlIInereduIOus.
Gold advanced to l so, but fell to
l474. The gold room does not faIly
credit the surrender Of Lee. The market
was steadier at the close. 2H


Money easy at 8 per cent
Year: 1865

. From the Richmond Dlspatchi roo' -'I


Fourteen hundred Federal prisoners
(sick and wounded) will be sent home,
on condition of exchange, this morning
by flag of truce. No other prisoners now
remain in this city, and. as the two gov
ernments have recently fixed upon VIII
mington as tho most convenient port
hereafter for conducting such business,
it is uncertain whether any more pris-
oners will be exchanged from this point.


From the Richmond Sentinel Feb. q.


We congratulate the friends of the re-
turned Confederate prisoners, and the
gallant men themselves, upon the arrival
of twenty-five hundred more at the land
ing in James river. Over one thousand
were brought up TO tho city yesterday,
and the remainder are expected to-day
A large number of Federal prisoners will
be sent down to-day in exchange. We
understand Colonel Hatch has been sent
to Wilmington to facilitate the sending
Oh large number from that point. The
authorities of both governments are
heartily engaged in the good work, and
will receive the heartfelt thanks Of the
poor fellows, both friends and foes, who
are thus permitted to visit home and
friends again. 1t is the earnest wish Of
every good man that nothing may occur
to stop so humane measure. General
Grant is proving by his acts that the
charges of Butler against him were not
true.