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Year: 1862

HRMLoCK BARK v. Docs BARK.-Some
years ago, Mr. G--y of this city was
purchasing hemlock bark, and having it
piled on his wharf for shipment. One day
he noticed that a farmer, whose bark was
to be measured in the pile, was managing
the short pieces nicely, by laying them flush
with the edge of the pile, but leaving quite
a cavity between the tiers. Mr.. G. said
nothing, but watching his opportunity he
seized the farmers dog and threw him into
the hole his owner was so cunningly leav-
ing. The animal was soon closed in, and
remained quiet in his new quarters for
awhile, but at length began to yelp and
bark. This was more bark than the farmer
had intended to sell, and it is no wonder he
was ''nonplussed." Blr. q. joined him in
wondering where the dog could be, but
finally suggested that he must be in the
pile, and thereupon opened the place. How
the crestfallen farmer bore the disclosure
we are not precisely informed, but it is said
/ he told his friends afterward thathe would
never try to cheat in measure again. 1t
might be we'll for the buyers Of wood, now
adays, if similar discontinue could be
practiced upon some Of the haulers, for too
many are up to the same trick.-GdTdiner
(Me.) Home Journal
Year: 1862

To live in Gods constant presence should
be the sweetest, holiest thought of the hu-
man soul. By the sweet peace that follows
righteous endeavor, his approval is made
known; by the strength with which man
buffets the great waves of sorrow that roll
over him, he recognizes the heavenly sup
port by the consultations that well up to
him out Of dark experience, he knows that
the Comforter is at hand, and thus if the
spiritual eye be opened, the Divinity is no
longer dream of the Imagination, but o
living reality.


knd man, so frail, self distrusting, lia-
BILE to err, needs this ever present Divinity;
this never changing friend, lest he fall amid
life's slippery places; and who but this
plying Comforter can heal the hearts
deep wounds, when the beloved who were
the joy of his being, receive and obey the
summons to depart2 There are wounds no
hands but Gods can touch without irritat-
ing, and if that hand be thrust away
through preverseness, and earthly balm be
substituted, they scar over, but never heal
The Great Physician is the only one
that can not err, and he awaits the suf.
ferer's bidding with patient gentleness.
Year: 1862

WHEAT COFFEE. - Madame During a
short visit to Chester County last week,
received some information concerning the
use of wheat as a substitute for coffee, which
| have found so useful that feel bound to
do my part in imparting the knowledge to
others, especially to those living in agri-
cultural regions. l tried the recipe i'm
mediately upon my return, and no one at
the table was able to detect the difference.


take about two pounds of wheat, scald
it, to assist the bursting of the grain, throw
it into colander to drain; when dry, put
it into dripping pan, and brown it
exactly as if it were coffee. On one ortwo
occasions l have mixed teaspoonful of
ground coffee through the quantity of wheat
intended for the table, and it would puzzle
any one to detect the deception.


AS this information may be of use to
those who would otherwise be deprived of
the comfort of their accustomed cup of coffee
in these days of high taxation and high
treason, may ask you to give it place
in your valuable paper? Respectfully,


PhiLada. Jan. 20, 1862. ECONOMIST.
Year: 1862

Before the days of chloroform there was
a quack who advertised tooth-drawing with
out pain. The patient was placed in
chair, and the instrument applied to his
tooth with wrench, followed by roar
from the unpleasantly surprised sufferer.
stop" cried the dentist compose your
self l told you would give you no pain,
but only just gave you that twinge as a
specimen, to show you Cartwrights method
of operatingp Again the instrument was
applied, another tug, another roar. "Now
don't be impatient, that is Dumerge's way;
be seated and calm, you will now be sensi-
bic of the superiority Of my method" An
other application, another tug another
roar. "Now, pray be quiet that is Park
inson's mode, and you don't like it, and no
wonder" By this time the tooth hung by
thread and whipping it out the operator
exultingly exclaimed, "That is my mode Of
tooth-drawing without pain, and you are
now enabled to compare it with the opera
tions of Cartwright, Dumerge and Parkin-
ann d.. . r..... 80
Year: 1862

Miss Betsy Pearl is 'fair, fat and forty"
and unmarried. She manages to obtain
an honest and comfortable living by keep
ing a small shop of "notions' in the lower
part of the city. She is spruce old
dame, and among other articles vends
spruce beer. One evening customer called
for glass of the beverage, inquiring at
the same time if it was neW-msde beer.
"No |" exclaimed waggish bystander, just
as the worthy dame was about to reply In
the affirmative, II can assure you it is old
maid beerW The wag was seen suddenly
to leave the lady's premises, with glass
flying after him.
Year: 1862

A PoAcHER IN THE New YORK S1sT.-
Who knows but Tiny aforementioned in
the following note, may be young shak-
speare. He must be good at catching hdres'
CoYsTANTIA November 25 1861.


Sir you will be SO kind as to send my
boy back for he hsrnt Of age and cant do
without him my eyes is very pOore & cant
do without his help And forbid you Of
keeping him thare is wild hsres grows in
my Eyes and No one Els cant tax them
out & he must stay to home.


The Oswego Times, from which we clip the
above, has also the following. We think
Mr.. Tyler better send the boy back to
"SWego" and take the mother "ameaditly !"


r. GRANBo the % 1862.


Mr.. Tyler l now for bid you taking that
boy from SwegO have gat Witnesses that
he has been mustard out if you take him
you are burning your fingers very bad and
ifyou Don't send him home TO me will sent
after you and him both now forbid you a
gan and j have asked the lawyer about IL
and they says that you have no write with
him you sent him to me as quick as you can
and save your self cost ant the COnstible
will visit you ameaditly If you Don't obey
orders with hast this from - mother
Year: 1862

VINCENNEs, February 4-The steamer
Thomas Scott was sunk last night in the
Wabash River, few miles below Palestine,
by heavy ice, which caught her in bend
of the river and cut her entire stern Off
causing her to sink Immediately. She
was descending the river, and had no
freight on board. The boat is a total
Year: 1862

To stranger the vast ruins to which a
portion of Charleston has been reduced is
truly appalling Such heaps of brick have
never before looked upon. Here and there
are few negroes at work among the ruins,
clearing away the brick and looking for
some valuables which have been buried be-
meath the PROSTATE walls. ...


! have had the privilege Of looking upon
John o. Calhoun's grave, upon which there
was beautiful bunch Of flowers, and was
told that every day since the great statesman
made that his final resting. place an old serv-
ant has visited his grave and placed upon it
fresh flowers. While that old mans life
lasts the. grave of his master shall not want
for tender care.


SAVANNAH, January 2l.


There are many here who seriously wish
that our outposts would permit the landing
Of the Hessisns, until they had accumulated
sufficient force to make the fight interesting,
and many Of the exempt are prepared to
take the Geld for days sport whenever the
game shall be flushed.
Year: 1862

The news of the defeat at Somerset was
received here with great deal of sadness,
and hints of mismanagement on the part of
general officers we're freely bruited about


AS no definite information, beyond that con-
tained in the Yankee account, had been re-
ceived, it was generally conceded the better
plan to wait for further intelligence before
condemping any one. 1t seems to be set
tied opinion, however, that something was
wrong; for no one doubts the bravery Of the
soldiers engaged. The distance Of the local
ity of the battle causes less interest than if it
had been in Virginia or near by. Still, a
disaster to our arms is keenly felt, no matter
in what part of the Oonfederacy it may
occur. ! find great deal Of anxiety in Nor
folk regarding the Army of the Potomac,
and every one is lamenting the absence Of
reliable news from that line. There is q
universal expression Of confidence in Gen.
eral Beauregard, and Generals Smith, Long
street, Stuart and others, every one feeling
satisfied that if not bound down by the
doubtful plans Of higher authorities, they
will lead our daring soldiers to glorious
victory before many more weeks roll away.
Year: 1862

To Ba DHuSK.-" I well remember
to this day how I felt the first time I cot
elegantly drunk. The strecs seemed
to be very steep, and | lifted my legs at
every step as if I was getting up stairs.
Several cart wheels were making revo.
lutions in M brain, and at one time
fancied that my head was a large car
wing and turning establishment, the
lathes Of which | kept in motion with
my feet. l conld not conceive what
was the reason that the town had turned
into such an enormous hill, and what
made it worse was, it seemed all the
while to be growing higher, and thrca-
tened to pitc. over on me. So turned
to 90 down, and get to the bottom, but


hang me if the town didn't turn round
with me, heading me off all the time,
and presenting bluff in front of me.
Well, sure enough, the ground flew mp
and struck me in the forehead, rs soon
as the stars cleared away, I commenced
climbing with my hands and knees.


The next thing l saw was big brick
house coming full split around the cor
ner! and l believe it ran over me, for
don't remember any more I. Tight.
Year: 1862

We have in this county, on one farm,
that Of J. Smith & Son, ten acres prin-
cipally Of the Concord, which in year
or two, will turn out not less than 10000
gallons.


So much for what we are doing ag-
riculturally. When we consider what
might be done by more systematic and
intelligent farming, with very little ad
itional expense, the above results might
be very easily doubled. If we could
only get our farmers to take and read
one good agricultural paper, and associ-
ate themselves in neighborhoo clubs
for the discussion Of agricultural prac-
tice and dissemination of information to
each other, and through them to others,
we would soon see such a change for
the better, that in comparison Of what
is@,now, doing we would think, that tha:
the day Of millennium had come, at least
for the farmer. No farmer will find
sympathy from those who know this
state of facts, who fails to lay up few
hundred dollars annually from the results
Of his labors. Even the aggregate val
tie of the waste on farms Of the State
is sufficient to meet the whole tax which
they are required to pay for the support
O. the State government. including the
addition of the war tax imposed by the
general government. Then why will
they complain when they have SO much
undone! On these and other matters,
| hope soon to write again.


WIN. DUANE WILSON.
Year: 1862

The minute and comprehensive
report of the Investigating Committee.
OF which J,hn L. Potter, of Wisconsin.
is chairman, now speedily forthcoming,
contains mass Of evidence as TO the
treason in office of a multitude Of en-
ployees Of this administration which
will shock and revolt the country
Great will be the fluttering when the
report sees the light.-Muscatins Jour:
Year: 1862

EOr the Transcript.


Mr.. Editor


Permit me to trespass upon you1
pages with a few lines, which I hope
will not beout ofplsce. I am soldier
in the Union army of the north and fee
it my duty to give my support to the
great canse Of liberty but in viewing
the great mass Of our armies l see that
those characters who talked most al
Union in time Of peace are not all the
soldier now.


When peace and prosperity smiled
all over our once happy land, it was
quite common to hear many persons
talk ofthe great heroic deeds, done by
their patriotic fathers, and also Of the
great sacrifices they would be willing
to make, were our country involved in
difficulties again. But alas, the day oi
heroic dreams is past. Stern reality
leaps upon us and we scarcely have be.
gan to live, when treason demands our
death; yes, treason, rebellion, diaboli
cal tyranny, wakes up in our midst,
strives to weaken the arm of our noble
government, sever the glorious union
that should bind us north and south,
and trail in the dust the flag of liberty
that has been the terror and pride of
the world. At this crisis our great
Union takers began to show signs of
fear if not cowardly traitorism.


But this is not ALL How many since
the day of trial has come, not only
shrink from their own duty, but re-
fuses to let their own sons enlist, and
would rather find fault with the war.
calling it an abolition war &c. .sc.


But there are other ways Of testing
their honesty; they not only refuse to
fight for liberty but show their migrate
fulncss towards those who have gone
to do so.


1t is not uncommon to hear them say
that they wish all the Union army would
be killed sc.


They a's'' refuse TO support the
families Of soldiers; ifthey do anytlil g
for them they will charge double price.
Just think, a man leaves his home, his
family, sacrifices life, time, money and
all for the scanty sum ofthirteen dollars
4 month, and out Of this he must pay
his debts, support his family, and pay
his doctor bills. While at home thou
sands Of wealthy demagogues would
sec their families suffer before they
would otte; assistance. They charge
the weeping wife more than market
price for her meal; the miller refuses to
give her the needed Bread without the
cash; her wood must be paid ont of her
scanty means, for every stick that is
chapel or hauled must be given extra
ordinary pay; her children brave the
storms in rags orin barcfcct, meanwhile
the sorrowing wife vets her midnigh:
pillow with tears in behalf Of her be-
loved husband, children and country,
while despised thus at home. Can this
be true Of any American citizen? No,
he IS traitor to God and his country,
who is guilty Of such conduct.


But one thing is true, that can cheer
our hearts; there is a God whose all
seeing eye il on his people, and though
they wade through sorrow in this life,
in eternity they will blossom with eternal
riches beyond this vale of sorrow.


Yours truly


A. SOLDIER.
Year: 1862

Steel vest to be worn under the outer
clothing, capable ofresisting rifle shot
or bayonet thrust, and weighing about
81 lbs each, are now manufactured in
great quantities by q company in New
Haven, Conn.
Year: 1862

Will soon assemble, an the most important questions
will b. brought be for determination. tine Of
which, the Emancipation and Colonization pei of the
President, wi italy affect the future of the country
AL interesting Congressional proceedings will be re-
ported in the - RfiRL
Year: 1862

A new Legislature will assemble on the sth Of Janu-
airy Its will have deep interest for she
citizens Of Ind ana The NnfiHtl will contain a faithful
and intelligent report Of its proceedings. that he
reader understand from day day what their Repre-
senlatives doing.
Year: 1862

of the condition, wants and necessities OF
large portion of the men composing
the Army of the United States, he Is
fully impressed with the belief that the
pay of private soldiers should be increas-
ed, so as to make it bear a proper pro-
portion to the increased cost of all the
necessaries of life The present pay OF
a private is thirteen dollars per month,
or one hundred and fifty-six dollars 9
year. From this sum a considerable
portion must be deducted for the pur-
chase of articles not furnished by the
regulations, but which the soldier deems
necessary to his b ,alth or comfort
Should the balance be remitted to his
family in instalments as it is paid him, it
will fall far short of furnishing sup
port To the monthly pay a bounty of
one hundred dollars is to be added. 10
the old regiments this is not to be paid
until the final discharge, or on the death
of the soldier. To the new regiments
twenty-five dollars of the amount were
paid in advance, the balance remaining
unpaid until final discharge or death.
As the final payment of the bounty de-
pends upon the good conduct Of the sol
dier, and is subject to contingencies, it
can hardly be considered as a means, or
source of credit, for the current support
of a family 1t must be remembered
that a large proportion of the soldiers
composing the volunteer armies OF the
United States are men of family, upon
whose labor wives, children and parents
are dependent for support. Should not
their labor be so paid for as to make it
sufficient fairly to yield that support it
would do if they were at home and en-
gagged in private pursuits? They did not
enter the army to make money, and do
not desire to do so, but they do ask that
they shall receive such compensation
as will support, in decency and comfort,
the dependent ones they leave behind.
The price of labor throughout the North
erd States has greatly advanced since
the commencement of the war, and it is
submitted that, aside from all questions
of family support, and as a matter of
simple justice, the compensation to our
soldiers should be increased. Their labor
is, of all others, the hardest, to which
should be added the great danger of
death from battle, hardship and disease.
Men tell our recruiting officers every day
that they would 60 into the army,ss but
the pay allowed by the Government is
insufficient for the support of their
families, and they dare not leave them
to the precarious charities of the public.


The following statement of prices at
indianapolis, Indiana, will show the rel
ative cost of various leading articles on
the 9th of August, 1861, when the pres
ent rate of pay was established, and the
9th day of November, 1862:
Year: 1862

Speaking of mothers reminds me of one
renders it entirely superhuous that when we
want an example of heroic womanhood and


motherhood, We should refer to Sparta
What was the stolid heroism of the heather


woman. nurtured for the state, to the self
abnegating patriotism of the American


mother, whose heroic faith is the glory OF


the Christian home? Among the Vermont
braves who forded Warwick creek 10 be shot
down in its waters; who held the enemy's
rife pits in sheet of flame against frightful
odds, fell boy of nineteen, the oldest son
of widow. \ few years ago she was left,
in an obscure nook of northern Vermont,
with five children dependent upon her exer-
tions for support. BY rigid economy and
unceasing toil, she was enabled to feed, ,''clothe
and educate them without any assistance
from others. From the commencement Of
the war she has manifested that zeal and de-
votior to her country which has been shown
in such an eminent degree by the women Of
New England. Though she labored for her
self and for others, she vet found time every
week to walk three miles to the nearest vii
( lage. there to unite her efforts with those o


the ladies who worked for the volunteers
At last recruiting officer came and asked
her for soldier. She gave her two oldest
sons, accompanying them herself to the vii


lage at midnight, for they were 10 go al
break of day. But the officer came again


then she gave her last, her youngest boy
She took him, too, to the village, and with


her parting blessing said "Remember you


are Green Mountain boy, and must never


surrender" Then she turned her face IN tht


gray light toward her deserted home and


her two little girls. The young boy and hi


brother still serve in the ranks, but the old


est. he whose brave young life went down


down. in that treacherous, murderous fire


where sleeps he' In the deep waters? .,
with his Young face prone, have ruthles
, hands thrust him into the traitorous soil p
, All that the mother asks of her country
the body of her boy. Alas, it cannot gran
this boon. The dust of the son can neve


mingle with that of his sires in the grave
yard among the northern hills. Already ou


native earth is sown thick with the believe


forms Of young, heroic men; the mother
: who beweep them will never know wher
they are buried until the resurrection morl


ing. Their names the angels record, an
Year: 1862

IHE DYING SOLDIER.-In one of the hos
pitals near Alexandria lay youthful soldier
sasping his last breath. He could not speak
but by signs he made his comrade, who was
a klndhearted though unlettered SON of Erin.
understand that he wanted the chaplain
Rev MIR l. was soon by his bedside.
What is it, my poor boy p he said kindly
The dying youth feebly pointed to his moth
ers signature in letter lying beside his pill
low, then more feebly to the dark locks
which shaded his pale brow. The chaplain
was quick to catch the boys meaning Send
lock of hair to your mother, James" The
eager nod answered him. Any message,
dear boy? Can you whisper a word of fare
we'll" No, he could not, his breath was
nearly spent. But slight movement of his
finger, first pointing to his heart and then
upwards, was full of significance to the in
tent eve of the soldiers friend. Yes, Jamie,
| understand-your soul is resting on Je-
sus, you are going to your heavenly home /;
l shall write to Your mother and she will
tles God amid her tears A loving, CRATE
full smile beamed upon the chaplain, and Ja-
mie was no.
Year: 1862

But DO not you desire the restoration of
"The Union as it Was?" we are asked. We
answer that we are for "The Union as it Was
II 1t cannot be improved, but We greatly pre-
ter the Union as it ought to be. For in
stance:


|. We prefer the Union so reconstructed
that blameless and belVed president elect
may travel through any and every state on
his way to the capital without mourning the
peril of assassination, and without being COM
PEELED to anticipate and choose darkness for
any portion Of his journey.


II. We prefer Union wherein the for
mally chosen and duly accredited representa-
tives of state, proceeding to another state
to test there the legality of imprisoning its
citizens unaccused and unsuspected of crime,
may not be hunted out of that other state
like loathsome criminal, and compelled to
abandon his mission to save his life.


III. We prefer Union wherein every up
right, inofensive citizen unsuspected of
crime, may safely count on the protection of
the Law and its ministers in every portion Of
our country, and only be subjected to deten-
ton or injury through the quiet and peaceful
operation Of the laws.


~. We prefer Union in which Sena.
tor of the United States shall not be subject.
ed to ruffianly assault and beating on the
floor of the Senate for words void of person
atty conscientiously spoken in debate.
'. We prefer Union wherein every in
nocent man shall be entitled to receive the
wages of his own labor, and not see his wife
and children sold away from him when Meth
er he nor they are accused Of any wrong.


vi. We prefer Union wherein the prai
ses of Freedom shall not be shouted by mel
who stiAe by violence the expression of any
sentiment which condemns their iniquities
and who make it a crime to teach young
children to read and write.


In short, while we desire and struggle
for the restoration at all events, we prefe
that it should be thoroughly Union of free
men. Who can thoughtfully wish it Uniol
Of freemen and slaves ?-N. j. Tribune.
Year: 1862

GENEROUS AND NOBLE.-A few nights ago
one of the ladies of our city. passenger on
the Metropolis, while coming from New York
with some sick and wounded prisoners, see
ing that they were not cared for as her gen.
erous nature would dictate, and learning from
them that the wants of the inner man were
the strongest, calling the steward of the boat
to her she says: 'Can these men have sup
per?' No, marin. there has been no provls-
ion made of that kind by the government,
and We cannot provide these unless we pro-
vide all Can you get them suppers if will
pay for it?' Yes Very we'll, do so.' The
supper was accordingly got, with all the deli
cacies on hand. No stent-but the best-for
which the sum of $50 was paid. No one
was informed of the act-no herald or news
paper reporter was there to proclaim it. One
Of The recipients of her bounty was the author
of the above.-FaN Rirer Press.