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Year: 1863

had employed much mental resource and


mutual good will in accomplishing the tash


before them and that the Union cannot be


held together when the "spiTit of Gmity" Ii


wholly abandoned and each party madlJ


rushes to war, the one for conquest, the
other for final separation, while the real


friend to the Union can but see and deplore
that either alternative will be disasterous,
the one lessening the advantages of mutual
protection and commerce, the other sapping
the very foundation of freedom by conquest.
The peaceful can but deeply regret the
phrenzy of our leading politicians and
preachers of churches, especially the meth
odists, and those who follow in their wake,
with the constant cry "crush the rebellion
crush this wicked rebellion" until we are
taught without the liberty of discussion th at
Southerners have no rights not even the
right to live. They certainly have the
right to be heard in the constituted courts
of justice, both in the capacity of States and
individuals before the existence the Su-
preme ruler of the universe gave them, is
forfeited and taken from them, unless our
form of government is wholly subverted.


What different feature would this con-
troversy have ex hibited, had the parties ap-
peared before the Supreme Federal Court,
each by the best law talent the North and
South could command, and after ARA ying
all facts connected with this controversy
from its earliest inception, applied the law
to the case, and let an impartial judiciary
decide it under the constitution as it must
be done in case of conquest and restoration
of constitutional law; for by the laws of this
land no party can profit by its own wrong
doing, although these wrongs may be en-
forced for time, yet never permanently
except by overthrow of the government and
the subversion of its laws. PAX.
Year: 1863

A FAITHful DoG.-A tanner had a large
mastiff to guard his premises from thieves:
The foreman of the yard regularly fed the
dog, and the two were on the best terms
The owner suspected the foreman of dis
honesty. and discharged him. In this he
was probably not mistaken, for few weeks
after the man determined to steal a load Of
hides during the night. He knew the
premises perfectly. and felt sure his old
friend the dog, would offer no resistance
He accordingly drove cart near the fence,
climbed over, and threw the hides one BY
one out of the enclosure. The dog appesr-
ed pleased to see him, and did not offer to
prevent his operations. When the man was
ready to go, instead of unbolting the gatS
aud plssing out. he started to go as be had
entered. climbing the fence. so as to leavS
no clue by which he might be detected -:
This UNUSUAL proceeding aroused the dog's
suspicious if such term may be applied to
an animals ideas. He at once sprsng upon
the thief, seized him by the leg, and held
him untiathe owner came to his assistance
and secured the culprit. -a
Year: 1863

She insisted on being shown to the scene OF


our late disaster, and finding resistance use-


less, went with her to the regions below
! Tom soon came dewn, and acting as her SER


wants, we soon put things in shape and place.
! Donning one of her aunt's ample aprons, the


little figure fitted from room to room, and
soon dispatched the baking l tended the
stove; Tom gathered up the fragments: !:


meanwhile speculating upon the durability
i of Jobs patience, had he passed through


the trying ordeal of housekeeping. and con-
cluded his meditatiops BY saying, that If he,
had passed through the tying ordeal he
never would have been handed down as q
model ofpatience. --T a.',3


A. the usual hour for tea. we sat down to
a table loaded with bread, pi ies and cake ),
(the cuStard pudding was not forgotten.) as
nicely baked as those ever put before Us by
our landlady. while enjoying the meal;
and laughing over the adventures of the day i;
who should come in but our landlady, wear
ing upon her face such an innocent express
sion, that l, being naturally of a suspiciouG
nature, began to think she had not been far
distant after all; but being also q wise man..
L said not word, but thought great deal
upon the subject. My suspicious were con-
frmed by the knowing look that passed be-
tween aunt and niece. could not for a long
time forgive her for the lesson she taught
me. but when her niece put her hand in
mine and promised to make my bread du-
ring lifetime, 1 freely forgave the aunt; and
thought my experience in the line of cook
ing was not as unpro6taule as it might hsvs'
been Tom says it was my nose that made
my fortune, and that perhaps he might
havc been the lucky one. had it not been for
the confounded broom -handle.' I know
not whether it was my moss that won tho
ladylove, but one thing do know, that
shall never meddle with that work that Is
never done.' and to those who, ats wise in
theireown conceit, would say; let them try
and see what they can do; perhaps their ex-
perience will coincide with my own.


One of my biscuits have reserved in Case
of war, it might answer the same purpose az
a bullet, and until that time arrives, intend
it shall occupy conspicuous place in my
cabinet of curiosities.
Year: 1863

my dear boy said kind hearted coun-
try mistress to an unusually promising g
scholar about graduating and who was sup
posed to know it .all-'My dear boy does
you: father design that you should tread the
intricate, and thorny path of the professions,
the straight and narrow way of the m inistry
or revel amid the fowery fields of literatue?
No marin, guess, he will set me drawing
manure on the tatur patch
Year: 1863

The wars engendered by passion have
desolated all countries in all ages, and this
war is only melancholy fact that will stand
recorded in history to verify this assertion.


Before proceeding with the main subject,
propose to give short sketch of this con-
Year: 1863

The author Of Notes from the South"
Colonel Eslvan, a Rebel officer, gives the
following graphic account Of an episode in
oue OF the tights that took place during Nc
ClelIan's operations on the Peninsula:


Meantime an episooe in the fight occurred
i'll the shape of duel between one OF the
eneiny's dragons and one OF our Texans, on
a small field close by. The dragoon evident
ly scorned to join in the fight of his com
rades, and displayed such skill in the man
agement OF his horse and the use of his
sword that 1t Was quite pleasure to watch
hln.


In vain did the Texan make lunge after
lunge, and try all sorts Of expelients to
overcome his antagonist. The dragcon sat
as firm as a rock in his saddle, welding his
sword lihe a brand of lightning BY the
manner in which he handled his horse and
weapon, | judged at glance that he was a
German trooper, and could not help watch
ing the exciting contest with great interest.
The Texan still continued TO wheel round his
opponent on his feet barb, eagerly seeking
to deal home thrust, whilst the dragoon,
with cool, steady eye, followed all the
movements of his impetuous antagonist. AT
last they closed in earnest. a blow, a parry
and thrus, followed close on each other.


The Texan had Slashed the dragson' S
shoulder so that the blood began to flow,
which aroused cheer from the Texans lock
ing on, but Mt the same moment the former
received a back stroke which cut through the
sleeve and flesh Of his left arm. The Texan
now backed his horse. like lightning, and his
fellow troopers rushed forward to look at his
wound; but without paying any heed to his
hurt, he again dashed at his opponent and
made lunge at his breast The dragoon
parried it with great dexterity, and at the
same time let fly a "quarte" which caused a
slashing wound in the Texans back. The
latter spurred on his horse to little distance
and before | could take means to prevent the
cowar'lly act, deliberately took ont pistol
and shot the brave dragoon. who fell dead
from his saddle. The bullet had entered
just below the region Of the heart


Much g,ievcd at his fate, ordered grave
to he dug to receive the remains of the brave
German trooper. We buried him in his reg
imcntas, and his trusty sword or his breast
and his pistol by his side.


This sad &C, having been performed, sen
for the Texan, and after reprimanding hin
severely for his cowardly conduct, ordered
him to seek service in some other corps, tel
ling him that could not think Of allowing q
fellow OF his stamp 70 remain in my regiment
The Texan scowled at me with his wild eat
like eyes, and muttering a curse, mounted
his horse and rode away.
Year: 1863

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW AND LARGE
supply of Millinery Goods Of the latest styles and
adapted to the season. Thankful the generous pat.
ronage bestowed upon in the past hope to merit
Continuance Of the by paying greater attention
than heretofore to the quality of goods and manufuc
ture New goods received weekly. Shop opposite Post
Office, Cedar Falls
Year: 1863

CHARLESTON, March l2.-Ihe news toat
Burnside hss taken command at Po:t Royal
and that the attsck or Charleston Will Dc
made within the next fortnight, comes from
Newbern. Full credit is not given to the
q tory, but the impression is very general that
the attack will soon take place.
Year: 1863

SouTH CARoIlNA GIVING UNpER.-Jhe
telef has been often expressed that i; were
better that South Carolina had been sunk 10
the bottom of the Atlantic, than to have
been instrumental in bringing about the
present unhappy condition of the country
From late eastern news il seems not improha
ble that such fate is in store for the Palmetto
State, as the dispatches say that Gen. Gil
more has moved his headquarters and camps
from Morris Island owing to the sinking o
the beach
Year: 1863

SCARLET FEvER-IhiS disease is Quite
prevalent among the children in Auburn and
vicinity. and we regret to say number OF
deaths have occurred within the past week


The general health in this section of the
county has not improved since our r-frr-nre
to the sui ject as we hear mnrh complaint of
affections of the throat, and DISEASES OF
bilious character.
Year: 1863

Under this head the Richmond Hhig of the
18th instant contains the following statement.


"From every side we hear that the spoils
left by General HOOker's army exceed those on
any previous battlefield, not excepting the en-
gagcmCnts around Richmond. Not only an
immense number Of small Rrms-variously es-
tmatcd at from 80, 900 to so, ,0OO-but an almost
Infinite quantity Of overCOats, knapsacks, coats
and Blankets. An idea of the spOls may he
gathered from the statement made to us by an
artillery officer In regard to the men Of his bat
terry. He says the country Is so strewn with
blankets, etc, ETC., that his men in marching
from one field to another, since the late battles,
have never numbered themselves with any
thing, being satisfied that wherever they camp
for the night plenty of blanket and overcoats
will he found. Shall these things be gathered
up or thrown away left to rot, or to be col
leCted by negroes and citizens, who, after all
the trouble of getting them together are to be
insulted for so doing. We trust most sincerely
that QunrtCrmaster Myers will show proper
efficiency in this important matter"


What there is of the above statement that is
not maliciously false is an erroneous exaggera.
ton.


We were informed some days since that Gen.
Hooker, in returning to the north bank of the
Rappahannock with his army, LEFT in various
places upon the battle fields of Charlottesville,
overcoats, knapsacks, and blankets. They
were deposited, from time to time, by order OF
brigade and reglmental commanders, to relieve
the men of their burdens while fighting. OF
course the lines were constantly changing, and
when the army was ordered, by the general
commanding, to return, there was no time for
the men to collect their goods scattered over
miles of ground. Consequently, they were
abandoned, and, of course, the enemy Is making
the most of it,


While 1t is to bcrcgrcted that so much prop,
erty is lost it is not so bad that it was left In
the manner and for the purpose stated as il
would he if it had been captured in battle OF
abandoned in a disgraceful and forced retreat


We deem this explanation due alike to the
public and the army.
Year: 1863

We observe by the Star, that Mayor wallach
Councils to New York, TO present the testmo-
ual Of the city government to Gen. Mcclellan.
wewerc msinformed on the subject


We were also entirely ignorant OF the fact
that the Editor of the REPUBLICAN had been
invited to act as the Mayors substitute, until
star Of yesterday.


1t would have given us great pleasure to have
accompanied the committee as journalist, but
the editor Of the Star does great injustice to his
Honor to suppose the latter SO forgetfu of all
legal propriety as to imagine that we could Of
lclAlly personate the chief magistrate of this
CITY without an election by the people.
Year: 1863

Wild pigeons are seen in vast number in
Minnesota, near Chatfcld In such swurms
have they appeared on some farms, that they
are with great difficulty kept from gathering
the wheat as fast as it Is sown. Their settling
upon the field and flight resemble great clouds.
The prairie chickens are very numerous, and
are doing much damage by picking up the
neWly-sOwn wheat.
Year: 1863

CANNIBAL CAPABILITIES FOR WEDLOCK.-In
the report of the Wesleyan Missionary Society,
an account is given Of the HarqtordS, negro
Cannibal race who inhabit the western side of
the island of New Guinea. 1t is stated that
they are cannibals, and that no person is per-
mitted to marry TIL he caR hoW Ne SE,M Of a
man he has killed. In this way, none become
fathers except the supUriors in strength-secur-
ing thus a national superiority Of race.
Year: 1863

The BARNEY CAsR.-The Supreme court of
this District yesterday reversed the late decision
of the Circuit Court, giving the guardianship Of
the children to the father and sustained the decis
ion OF the Orphans Court, to the effect that the
children are wards in chancery
Year: 1863

y"Mr Lincoln made one Of his oil
oquent and characteristic speeches at
Gettysburg, on being serenaded by "a
band, on the evening previous to the
Conservation. He said: GA man
should say nothing unless he has some
thing to say, and, as have nothing
to say, | will say nothing AS Ar
temus Ward would say, for the people
who like such kind of speeches, this is
Just the kind Of speech such people
like.
Year: 1863

nS The war correspondent of the Boston
Journal gives droll Instance of rebel show
ing his colors, at Gettysburg, wishing to sur
render. Having nothing else fer flag of truce,
he dlyed his hands into his pantaloons and ell
evated his shirt above his head Amid roars
of laughter his unconditional surrender was
accepted.
Year: 1863

Note This certificate is 70 be used only in
cases where the labor OF the person claiming
exemption is actually necessary for the sup
exemption does not apply in cases where there
is sufficient property to yield support, and the
necessary business can be transacted for col
lectlng the income by agents, trustees, or the
like.


Note 2.-The first certificate must be signed
by the person claiming exemption, and the
second by two respectable persons (heads of
families) resident in the same town, county, or
district with the person tor whom exemption
is claimed
Year: 1863

Personally appeared before me, the above


named -- and -, and seyerally


made oath that the above certificate is correct
and true to the best of their knowledge and be-
lief. Justice of the Peace
Year: 1863

A GLOOMY PICTURE.-A gentleman of this
place has lately received letter from Benz. W.
Winston, Esq, we'll known to all old residents
of Weavervile. Mr. Winston is located at JEFF
ferson City, where he is practicng physician,
and engaged in the drug and medicine business.
1t may be proper to state that Mr.. Winston COM
menced the study of medicine soon after leaving
Weaverville, and has recently graduated. From
the letter we are permitted to make the follow
ing extract;


"Perhaps you sometimes wonder what part
am taking in these troublous times. | am I'm.
ion man, but as yet have taken no active part in
the war, but will go in and do my best If requr-
ed. Times are terribly hard here q great por-
tion of this people have been entirely ruined by
the war. | can't see how we are to get along
hereafter, but suppose calls for the best'-at
least so the Good Book teaches. ] hope this
storm will soon blow over, and reveal bright
and peaceful future to the nation. God speedi-
lily grant it, and you would say amen to my
prayer could you have witnessed the distress |
have in the last two years. 1t it is useless for
me to attempt to describe it one must see with
his own eyes to believe the half"


The writer says he has often wished himself
back in California again, but it is impossible
to dispose of anything at present. Hopes to be
able to return as soon as these troubles are end
ed and make some part Of the State his perma-
nent home. In that section of the State coin is
seldom handled nothing but paper money, and
much of that doubtful. Jo Finley is going to
school at New Hav en-, Conn. Mr. Winston saw
Meredith Moore (once resident of Weaver
vile) few days before writing. He is living
ON farm six miles from Jefferson City. He was
much annoyed last season by the troops" he
being Secesh they called often to see that he was
doing his duty"
Year: 1863

RAISING GERANIUMS.-The Gardeners Monthly
(Philadelphia) gives the following as the best
known plan of propogating and treating gera-
NUNS, now botanioally called pelargoniums.-
The great difficulty with the generality Of people
in raising them from cuttings is they take to
much care of them-nur them to death--water
them until they damp" l. E. rot off at the sur
face of the ground The Monthly says:


Cottage gardeners frequently take half ripened
wood, about July or August, nip 1t Off from the
parent plant, get old cracked basin, fill it with
common garden soil, stick in the cutting any how,
and set the vessel under the shade of tree,
fence or WALL and they usually all grow


Most gardeners keep the cuttings too closely
confined, and they rot for want of suiiciency OF
air.


We can only give in brief the course of treat
ment best adapted to pelargonium culture : As
soon as the plant has done towering cut it down
to about an inch from where the last years shoots
branched, and set the pots out in the full sun
not in too drying place till the shoots push out
again about half an inch long-then shake out
the old soil, reduce the roots put in smaller pots,
keep for few days rather close, then inure to
more, and repot as the roots fill, to the desired
size of the pot, keeping the plants always near
the glass Use pretty rich loan.


Returning to the cuttings, make them into
lengths of about three or four eyes. Set them in
a sandy place, and they will soon root, when
treat as the old plants.
Year: 1863

A BORDER STATE WARNING.-Whle some of
the Kentucky Unionists are disposed to cooper
ate with the Democrats " of the North in vain
effort to rescue the institution of slavery from
destruction, they are alarmed by the display of
sympathy with the rebels on the part of the
B" Democrats !" aforesaid. George II. Yeaman,
Representative from Kentucky in Congress,
writes letter to the National htetigencer, ut
tering word of warning TO those " Democrats u
who are sliding into treason. He says:


The have indicated for myself and which be


eve the conservative in the free States intend TO
sue will beget confidence and hope for justice that viii
prOkce powerful reaction at the South The opposite
of aiming only to break down the Republican party
the present Administration by dividing the support OF
the Government would secure the of the rebellion
The leaders of the rebellion take this view Of your
and rejoice Let us disappont them. Let us give the
Of their followers to take the opposite view
the true view and rejoice.
Year: 1863




Corner Of Pine and Montgomery Streets,


The reputation of California Wines has suffer
ed much from the many bad and aduterated ar
lcles put up by irresponsible parties, and brand
ed Pure California Wine"-present profit be-
ing their aim, although destroying confidence in
the purity and quality of Native Wines. Others,
again, probably without any intention TO deceive,
but from want of knowledge Of the treatment OF
vines have bottled for sale wines that were not
properly made or that were not in condition for
bottling Such causes have had an injurious eff
feet with consumers. In order to give the public
perfectly sound and pure article, the under
signed will, for the future, attend personally to
the putting up of his Wines-the product of his
own vineyards-confident that their superior
quality will make them the favorite brand with
consumers. In order more fully to guard the
public against limitations, there will be attached
to each bottle an additional label bearing fac
smle of his signature


Now on hand, and for sale by the case or pack
Year: 1863

IT has been said that an Irish
man is satisfied only when he is
in a quarrel; a Scotchman is at
home only when he is abroad an
Englishman is contented only
when he is finding fault with
somebody and captious, busy,
clustering American is at the
height of felicity only when he is
in all these tumultuous conditions
at the same time.
Year: 1863

Glove me little, love me long,
Is the burden of my song:
Love that is too hot and strong


Burneth soon to waste.
Still, would not have thee cold
Not toe backward nor too bold
Love that lasteth till tits old


Fadeth not in haste.
Love me little, love me long,
Is the burden of my song.
If thou lowest me too much,
1t will not prove true as touch.
Love me little, more than such


For fear the end.
am with little well content,
And little from thee sent,
Is enough, with true intent,


To be steadfast, friend.
Love me little love me long, etc.
Say thou lowest me while you live,
to thee my love will give,
Never dreaming to deceive


While that life endures:
Nay, and after death, in sooth,
to thee will keep my truth,
AS now. Wnen IN my May OF youth,


This my love assures.
Love me little, love me long, etc.
Constant love is moderate ever,
And it will through life perseverj
Give me that, with true endeavor


| will it restore.
A suit of durance let it be,
For all weathers that for me,
For the land, or for the sea,


Lasting evermore.
Love me little, love me long, etc.
Winters cold, or summers heat,
Autumn's tempests on it beat,
1t can never know defeat,


Never can rebel.
Such the love that l would gain,
Such the love l tell thee plain,
Thou must give, or WOO in vain


So to thee farewell
Love me little, love me long,
Is the burden of my song,