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Year: 1862

Close up the Ledger, Time.
Slowly and sadly, but let it be.


Mournfully passeth by the year;
What are the records for you and me
Left by the falling fingers here!
What for passions, what'for love?


What for avarice and crime?
What for hope and the Heaven above?


What of the Ledger, Time?


Close the Ledger, Time.
Many name, for good or i'll,


Fills to the margin your botted SCROLL
Many "a high and naughty will,


Many low but humble soul,
Yet one page to each is given.
Marking the changing path we climb,
Holding the balance Of He'll or Heaven;


What of the Ledger Time?


Close up the Ledger Time.
Say. are we creditors for aught:
Have we a store of noble deeds.
Sprnging from high and generous thought
Such as our fallen brother needs?
Have we laid up for coming years
Words TO weave in Il funeral rhyme
Name that will call up grateful tears?


What Of the Ledger, Time?


Close up the Ledger, Time.
Say what promise hope has drawn
Say what drafts stern truth has paid;
Say what bankrupt hopes have gone
In the grave with memory laid.
Say if the heart has kept its own,
Gathering beauty with lure and lime?
Say what fabrics are ovcrthrOwn


What Of the Ledger, Time?


Close up the Ledger, Time.
Iark. The knell Of the year goes by;
Have | run out my golden sand?
Where shall be when the next shall die?
Where shall the soul within me stand?
Naught beyond may the Ledger tell.
Naught be known but in guilt and crime;
Listen! | hear the New Years bell


Shut up the Ledger, Time.
Year: 1862

"FoR D1x1n"-Uuder this caption the Tu


are Post, paper pronounced "secesh" by
the opposition crowd sensiby semarks:


Some weeks ago we published few lines
of editorial matter on the subject OF restless
persons in California, who appear to be armed
and equipped, and who are en- route, as they
saw. for Dixie, or some congenial cline. We
cav most emphatticaly we do not approve
of any such movement during the present
excited and hostile attitude of the two sec
tions of our once united and happy country
We would say to all those restless spirits,
to remain at your proper places of abode un
till our national difficulties are finally settled.


We are for peace, and have contended for
that desirable objectfrom the commencement
of this suicidal and unholy war. We call
upon all law abiding and good citizens to dis
courage the movements of these armed wan
derers. Let us not suffer ourselves to be led
into any difficulty on their account by word,
deed or act, or in any manner whatever. If
thev make their bed, and it proves to be
hard one, they will have to endure the con-
seouonces Persons who have something at
stake will not suffer themselves drawn into a
difficulty. by men who have nothing to lose.
We don't want any difficulty, and would re-
oret very much to see anything of the kind
take place, in this, the State of our adoption.
Let all GOOD citizens frown down the move
ments of these armed volunteers.


II ;c far hetter to suffer than to lose the
Year: 1862

An intelligent lady, whose little boy was
beginning to swear, anxious to express to her
child the horror of profanity, hit upon the
plan Of washing out his mouth with soap
suds whenever he swore. 1t was an efectuRl
cure. The boy understood his mothers
sense of the corruption of an oath, which,
with the taste of suds, produced the dsired
result. The practice, if universally adopted,
would raise the price of soap.
Year: 1862

LICE on FowLs-1he Geneseo Farmer
says


This is the season when fowls are infected
with vernin. Setting hens are quite liable
to become to infected with lice, that their
nests and egg are frequently covered with
hem. A few ounces of pulverized supher,
scattered in the nests and among the feat herr
of the hens, will prove n remedy. Chickens
that become lousy should be rubbed upon
the top of the head and under their wings
with lamp oil; but not a great deal should
be applied, as it sometimes, when applied
too freely does more harm than good. Lime
and ashes should be sprinkled freely in the
hen roost and upon the perches.
Year: 1862

A Soldier was once wounded in battle
and set up terrible bowling. An lrishman
who lay near with both legs shot Oft, imme-
diately sung OUT "Bad luck to the likes of
ye-do yer think that nobody is kilt but
yerself"
Year: 1862

WHEAT CRop IN OHIo.-From all parts
of Ohio we loarn that the growing wheat
crop never looked better at this season of
the year than now. Should the winter prove
favorable, the prospect for an abundant
harvest is undoubtedly hattering. The Fall
was remarkably favorable for its growth,
and all that was sown in proper season is
now so firmly rooted, and the ground so
completely covered with the plant, as to ena
bic it to resist the Winter frost without
damage. Wheelimg Press.
Year: 1862

mint is in q position to say to them-hands
of. This is matter where arbitation will
not be accepted nor dictation tolerated.
Bull Run Russell has seen no such armies
as the United States can turn out to declare
to the world her ability to maintain her
self against despots abroad and traitors ct
home
Year: 1862

SENATOR WILSON, sald IN late
speech before the United States Sem
ate:--' | think we ought to tako the
burden on ourselves; we ought to
reducs our own receipts; and We
ought to feel to day that We are
ready to sacrifice any part oi our
cal aries, anything we have on earth,
and our blo ID, il need he, TO sustain
the credit and cause Of our country,
| think every self sacrificing act OF
tho people or OF the government, or
of tho men connected with public
affairs, is q contribution to the cause
OF our country"
Year: 1862

DscovrRY OF A CoSrnABASD IN a CorroS
BALE. The Troy IN. w. Wing is informed
by an employee Of the Harmony Mills, at
Cohoss, that curious discovery was made on
opening bale Of cotton in one Of the mills
there last week. 1t was nothing more or less
than the hndss Of the remains Of a negro
child in cotton bale, part of a supply Of
that article recently received from England
fhs remains were found in ths centre Of the
hale
Year: 1862

GIVE Me- DRINK There's my money
give me drink There's my clothing
and food-give me drink There is tho
clothing, food, and fire of my wife end
cldldrea-give me drink THERE'S TIA.
education Of the family and the peace Of
the housc-give me drink There's he
money have robbed from the school
master, and innumerable articles I hare
robbed from the storekeeper-give me
drink Pour me out drink, for more vii
| pay for it. There's my health Of body
and peace of mind, there is my chataGtsf
as man and my profession as OhrieliAn
Il will give you all--give me dEialA 4
More yet have l to give. There 81 ny
heavenly inheritance and the everlASGiIg
friendship Of the redeemed there 4


hope of salvation! give up my SSH Z
| give up my God! resign all Al
that is good, great and glorious in tho unlS
verse, resign forever that may BE-
drunk
Year: 1862

TIE BANKRUPT BnL.-The whole business
community awaits anxiously the passage of the
Bankruptcy bill. Business is reviving, the end
of the war begins to be seen, and already we
find that futtering in commercial circles which
betokens great increase in trade and manu-
facture. But many able and willing hands are
fettered by the consequences Of past failures,
and only the Bankrupt bill can relieve them.
Therefore let us have the Bankrupt bill as
speedily as possible 1t is one of the most inn
portant features of the financial programme of
the government.
Year: 1862




General Crittenden will doubtless appear before
court MARTIAL which will determine the right and wrong
OF the matter. II he is found guilty Of conduct un.
becoming an officer and gentleman, he win receive the
amplest Justice of code too lenen If he is not
guilty surely no one wishes to condemn him unjusty.
And more than all we not willing add fuel to the
hamo OF indignation which already completely over
whelms him from highway and byway before we are
thoroughly apprised Of the official facts the When
we are so apprised shall not be behindhand in pro-
per outspoken course.


But meanwhile. in continuation Of this point it is to
be remarked that there certain undeniable facts in
relation to General Crittenden which throw as much
responsibility upon the authorities who commissioned
him as thoy are calculated to cast oboquy upon him.
SELF We alude, Of course, to his reputed and well es-
tabshed ntemperance No matter how deserving other
wse-no matter how able and accomplished as a mill.
tary leaderno matter how commendable for qualities
Of mind and hoart too often most eminent the per-
sons Of just such men-no matter what influence is
brought to bear upon the President he tho fact
we assured Of it, he merits the sevorest re-
proval for commissioning him. OF course all this will DO
understood hereafter, when investigation brings to
light everything relating TO tho unfortunate affair.
Taking nothing for granted thereorsexcep the melan-
choy reflection above stated-unt definitely posted let
Us occupy ourselves with endeavorng learn
u lessons from the sad and retrieving Immediately
the disaster, IL such II may be called, to our arms.
Year: 1862

The following extract Of letter from soldier In
tho Union army, serving In Virgins, addressed TO o
gentleman in M,ntreal-


am delighted perceive In the papsr received from
YOU this day that the citizens of Montreal Contemplate
the erection OF statue OF her Majesty Queen vctoria
(God bless hcr) You will nnd enclosed in this letter
two dollars god-none OF your Treasury notes-whch
you will please hand to tho committee entrusted with the
carrying out Of this truly noble undertaking. tho hum
bio contribution Of British trump! Although am on
the yankee side OF Jordan" you may rely upon IT,
Bill that still rs true to the old flag as any living
white man. You that never enlisted in the
American service TO fight against my own blood or
against any OF Engands loyal sons and n war between
England the United states should unfortunately grow
out OF present dcutios shall at demand my dis
charge even though should be threatened with Fort
Lafayette-aye, even though the very gallows wsrs
staring me 10 tho face And am only out Of many
hundreds here who would make similar choice.
Year: 1862

OFFICE SEEKERS, TAKE WARNN0-During the
last few months number Of highly respectable
gentlemen have applied to us for letters Of in
production TO the President and the heads Of
departments at Washington, in the hope Of OBJ
taiuing official positions. We would advise
those who re seeking for government Offices not
to initiate their example. The only result Of the
letters which they might obtain from us would
be to get them comfortable quarters in Fort
AcHen-y or Fort Warren.
Year: 1862

contemporary, the World, says the HERALD
has no influence. Very likely. We have never


had the influence to get hundred thousand


dollars from individuals to establish news


paper. We have never had the influence to ge
two millions of dollars from the government,
and disburse three hundred thousand Of the
. amount without showing any vouchers for the
money. No; we never had the influence to
establish and carry on a newspaper on such
basis of speculation and jobbery.
Year: 1862

FOREIGN INrERyENTIoN.-From the brief alb
stract Of the French Emperor's speech which
has reached us by the Jura, there would appear
to be no immediate purpose on his part of


breaking the blockade. We must not, however
trust too implicitly to the ambiguous assurances
that he has employed in his address to the Corps
Legislatif II is true the State Department at
Washington gives out that there ID no reason to
apprehend that either England or France has
any intention of interfering with us. Accord
ing to it everything continues secure at the
other side, so far as our interests are con-
cerned. The State Department is very wrong
to circulate such statements. 1t is only deceiv-
ing the public with false impressions Of the real
condition of things, just as it sought to deceive
us in the affair of the Trent. Were it not for
the newspapers the public both here and in
England would have been left in ignorance up
to the last moment of the purpose Of the 60
vsrnment in regard to the surrender of Mason
and Slidell. It is from the ministerial journals
abroad and the private letters received by COM
mercial houses here that the disposition of both
governments can best be judged Of. The tone
of these continues to be anything but reassur-
ing. The only security we have against foreign
interference is to press on military operations
as speedily as can be done with safety, so that
we may be able to crush out the rebellion be-
fore the two governments can find decent pre-
text for Intervention.
Year: 1862

PASS THE TAXATION BILL.-The Taxation bill
underlies ali the financial devices of the
government Upon it rest all such bills as the
Treasury Note bill and the Bank Currency bill
1t is pledge for the payment of all govern
ment paper. It is the sole reliable financial
basis of the government and the country.
Therefore it should be passed immediately
The people are ready and willing to be taxed.
Let us have the Taxation bill.
Year: 1862

Spaniards ventursd battle here, there can be
little doubt but that they were severely de
feated. There were no less than $4,000 Mexf
cans in the field, and we are told that they
were retreating as the Allies advanced, waiting
no doubt, for an opportunity to make stand in
the midst of their fortified hills.
Year: 1862

Read tho Great story OF Indian Life,
by VIM H. Bushnell Commenced in the NEW YORK SUN
Tits day wednesday, We publish portion OF itasa sam
pie In another part OF our paper this morning
Year: 1862




We call not in question the motives Of those OF
contemporaries who feel it their duty 70 condemn par.
ticular acts OF the administration complain of the
temper they manifest, though wo but regret the
course they are pursuing, and must believe the injury
they nct upon tho groater than that done by
the things they oppose Is an unfortunate appointment
traton that Is aboring with heart and soul, and md
and strength 10 establish independence Because
with an imperfect knowledge Of the resources OF the
government, wo think tho President should adopt on
offensive instead Of defensive policy in tho conduct
the war shall we consecrae all our efforts enbarrass
him In all that he does or attempts TO do whether to de-
fend our homes press the war into tho territory Of
tho eneyp Because do not agree with tho Secretary
Of the Treasury TO the best Of raising money
for the achievement OF national independence shall
sock to excite distrust Of him aud those with whom
he is associated In the minds OF the people, thereby
adding TO the difficulties which they must encounter At


MOI Let US sustain the administration with all our
powers Of mind and body, overlooking these unmportsnt
errors alleged against IL, aud making common cause
with II against enemy which, In overthrowing II ,
would make slaves Of u. Every blow aimed at it is
blow aimed at the independence of the South Should


forget its sacred obligations to the people and prove
recrcant to those immutabe and eternal principles to
which is pledged and the lives and fortunes Of great
people are devoted then we would peril all 10 overthrow
IT, going foremost Of oil those who would dare most for
liberty but while its loyalty is above the suspicion
good of the people who placed II power let us be as
true to the Of the South II yielding our views
where they conflict with its policy sacrificing prefs
and our preudces whore they conflict with its
Judgment, giving IL that support 10 which its patriotic
labors and our duty eniile Il.


CRITICAL SITUATION OF GENERAL POLK.


letter from New Orleans in the Charleston Courier
contains the following interesting paragraphs


Tho authorities at Columbus have Information from
upon which dependence is placed that the fedes
are now making such dispositions Of their forces Ken
lucky and Missouri as will enable them to bring over
whclmng numbers against Columbus, aud at the same
time march powerful column down the west bank Of the
Mississippi Tho great rise In the Ohio Cumberland and
Tennessee rivers will facilitate thcir movements in Ken
tucky. The attack Is appointed 10 take place within
fortnight.


So impressed has General Polk become with the Difficult
Ties Of his situation that he has sent agents the
and other military authorities OF this State aud
Mississippi urging them to reinforce him ns soon ns pos
sble to the full extent Of their abilities In this State
steps to that end have already been TAKEN but would
be mprudsnt to disclose the description or strength of
the renorcements that abou, be forwarded to him
Year: 1862

Among hlc late decisions of theStatc Super
intendent we note the following;


1t is not lawful for parents to send their chill.
drcn to school when Il contagious disease is in
the family. If there is no rule by the Board
on the subject, then the Teacher should exclude
such children us Il measure Of just and neces-
sary precaution, andreport the case the Board.


That if asubscription school is kept in a COM
mon school house after the close of the regular
term it is to be regarded and conducted as a
common school in all respect, except that the
teacher is to be paid by the parents of the pu-
pills who attend, and not by the Directors The
teacher must hold valid certificate from the
County Superintendent, and the school must be
open to the visitation Of the Board of Dircc-
tors and the Co. Superintendent


That no rent is to be charged for the school;
and that all the pupils who attended the school
during the preceding term, are to have the priv
iege of attending, if they pay, in preference to
others from other schools.


That if the teacher who had the school dur
ing the preceding term is competent and gave
satisfaction, he should have the house for q pay
school in preference to all others; he being best
acquainted with the pupils, and best qualified TO
Year: 1862

take them right on in their studies without loss
of time That if the teacher did not give sat
choosing another-appointing none without a
proper certificate.


The teacher is bound to take his monthly re-
port to the Secretary, and until that report is
filed with the Board of Directors the teacher
cannot receive any pay.


The teacher in charge of school, whether
day or night school, has the same right to expel
intruders and dsturbers of its peace, after warn
ing and requesting them to leave that the own
er of dwelling house has TO put out similar in
truders,
Year: 1862

WHO DID Ir.-Who plundered the Treasury?
Who furnished rotten provisions and defective
fire arms to the Government? Who swindled
it in horse contracts? Who raised the clamor
at the removal of Fremont? What class Of
men are now importuning and annoying the
Administration about emancipation? Whomade
an assault upon General Mcclellan in the House
of Representatives! Who are thus endeavor-
ing to undermine public servants apd our mil
itary chiefs Not the Democratic party, but
the party of mobs. The party that brought a.
bout dissolution of the Union and the present
civil war, and the party that will yet ruin the
country if the government is not taken from
their hands
Year: 1862

A CoNTRAsr-Decidedly the most brilliant
military campaign in which our country ever.
engaged was the Mexican War, during the
administration of President Polk. Ex-Presi-
dent Buchanan was, at that time, Secretary Of
State, and the late Governor Marcy, Secretary
of War. The most extensive means had to be
provided for the maintenance of large army
in distant country, and millions of money
passed through the hands of the government
officers. But we do not remember that any one
of them was ever charged with speculation or
dishonesty. Certain it is that not whisper
was ever heard affecting the integrity of Mr..
Marcy, and he retired from office enjoying the
respect of the whole country. The Democrat
ic administration of President Polk, in that
campaign, set an example which might have
been profitably followed by those holding high
places under Mr.. Lincoln. 1t certainly is not
necessary to the successful prosecution of a
war that all concerned in conducting it should
turn highway robbers.-Eastoa argus.
Year: 1862

ry appearance, being almost literally deserted
village )" although am told they have lively
times enough in winter and spring. and even now
there would be little more life if the Boston
Major would permit the sale of whisky or lager +;
but the prosperity which springs from such sources
can never prove lasting benefit to the neighbor-
hood, and perhaps it were well that the prohibi-
ton be strictly maintained. l have a friend in
the volunteers who sometimes pays me visit at
my pumpkin patch, who assures me these are his
sentiments, and the sentiments of many of his
comrades So mote it be. More anon.


Yours PETER SNOOKs.


P.S. Since writing the above l have heard
that six men started for the Kootenai river yes
terday evening, two of whom have been there be-
fore, and now return in the full confidence of max
ing their pile. P. S.
Year: 1862

Hunter and Haeck in Missouri and the tede- raj commanders in other States have issued manifestoes and proclamations against guerillas, and threaten to hang them as soon as caught. The great danger to an invading army when 1t is advancing into hostile country, is in having its trains cut off its rear blocked and avenues of retreat closed. An enemy with 50,000 men, with guerillas about them must leave detach- ment of troops at every mile or half mile Of the line over which he marches and by which he expects to receive supplies, so that by the time lie has marched a hundred miles he has left half his army behind him. It is then that small parties of mounted men, dashing at some exposed point on the lines, may destroy train, capture the outposts and do infinite mischief The federal commanders dread this, above all things, and hence their attempts to frighten brave men from attacking them when and where they are most vulnerable. Herein lies the weak ness of an invading army, and our great strength if we will but use it.

 The operations of Jeff. Thompson and Me- Bride in Missouri, of Morgan in Tennessee, and OlficF 4udLlOHS anu culupttio III olAci CtdLto; have done more to cripple the enemy and tire him of this war than did his defeat at Manassas. One hundred mounted rangers can keep line of twenty five miles in length in constant dread and every day or two can strike an effective blow

 We have driven the enemy from Arkansas but should he. again enter the State, small force behind him can cut off his communion ton and render the invading army an easy prize to the patriots in front.

 The federals have companies of sharp shoo ters. and when McCulloch, Mcintosh and Slack were killed, it was found that each met his death from rifle ball. The two former were shot near the heart; the latter in the right side. The smoke from the rifles with which they were shot was seen coming from behind the trees where the sharp shooters were hidden. The marks men are western men, picked from the different regiments and instructed 10 select officers. Ne have the material for a regiment of sharp shoo ters. second to none in the world; men who, with a common rifle, can knock squirrel from the top of the taIest tree, or shoot deer off hand at distance of hundred yards. Who will get up a company of sharp shooters? They should be active, wiry, cool men, who wouN be permitted to take sheltered positions and fire whenever they could draw bead on an officer. We must have sharp shooters and thus fight the devil with fire.