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Year: 1863

Here is "bit of advice to young
ladies, setting forth how they may
know whether young gallant is re-
ally comting them, or only paying
them "polite attentions. - The con-
founding the one with the other has
been the source of much trouble ever
since the days Of Adam and Eve
The advice herewith given is SO SEN
siblc, although it is somewhat open
to the charge of bluntness, we have
no hesitation in pressing it upon the
attention of our lady readers


A young man admires pretty
girl, and must manifest it. He can
not help doing so for the life Of him.
The young lady has tender heart,
reaching out like vine tendrlls for
something to cling to. She sees the
admiration; is hattered; begins soon
to love; expects some tender avowel ;
and perhaps gets so far as to decide
that she will choose Ga white satin
under thin gauze," ETC., at the very
moment the gallant that she loves is
popping the equestion to another dam
sci not ten miles off


Now the difficulty lies in not pre-
cisely understanding the difference
between "polite attentions and the
tender manifestations of love. 1d-
n1iiring beautiful girl, and wishing
to "make a wife of her. are not al
ways the same thing and therefore
it is necessary that the damsel should
be upon the alert to discover to
which class the attentions paid her
by handsome and fashionable young
gentlemen belong.


First, then, if a young man greets
You in loud, free, and hearty tone;
if he knows precisely where to put
his hat or his hands; if he stares you
straight in the eye, with his own
wide open; if he turns his back to
you to speak to another if he tells
YOU who made his coat; if he squee-
zcs your hand; if, in short, he sneezes
when you are singing, criticises your
curls, or fails to be foolish iu fifty
ways every hour, then don't fall in
love with him for the world | lie
only odmircs you, let him do or say
what he will.


On the other hand, if he be merry
with every one else, but quiet With
you; if he is anxious to see that your
tea is sufficiently sweetened, and your
dear person we'll wrapped up when
you 60 out into the cold; if he talks
very low, and never looks you stead
lily in the eye; if his cheeks are red,
and his nose only blushes-it is
enough! If he romps with your
sister, sighs like pair of old bel
lows, looks solemn when you are ad-
dressed by another gentleman, and,
in fact, is the most still, awkward.
stupid, yet anxious of all your mail
friends, you may Ego ahead and
make the poor fellow too happy for
his skin to hold him |!


Young ladies! keep your hearts in
case of good leather, or some other
tough substance, until the fright
one" is found, beyond a doubt: after
which you can go on, and love, and
"ceurt," and be married and happy,
without the least bit of trouble.
Year: 1863

An ingenious man has invented q ma
chine for blacking aud brushing boots and
shoes. The brushes. which are hollowed
to suit the round shape of the boot or shoe.
move horizontally with great rapidity, and
give about three hundred strokes per min
ute, being FIVE or six times the number pro-
duced BY strong hand and arm.
Year: 1863

EBThe following beautiful lines, written
long ago by sroNEwALL JACKSON, on the death
of his father, exhibit the pure Christian character
of the young orphan, when left alone to struggle
with cold and heartless world:
Year: 1863

the rest Of the work is easy: Tho place
must fall Of itself without attack, in short
time. But the undertaking, in its present
shape, Is no light one. By the Black Riy-
CT, it is eighty miles Of narrow, tortuous
and Ieacherous channel, before the cross
ing of the Vicksburg and Jackson Railroad
is reached. It is not to be believed that,
with the ample warning given, the rebels
have not prepared for q stout resistance,
but the aspect that is hopeful is, our army
goes 10 fight its way, and not to steal
march. It expects no advantage not
openly wrcsted from the enemy, and if
there be 4 disappointment this time, it will
be only after warm work.
Year: 1863

CHICAGO, May "a convention of manu-
lecturers is called to meet in this city on Tues
day of next week, to consider the propriety OF
urging upon the Secretary of the Treasury the
justice of postponing the collection OF the in
come tax on manufactures until the meeting OF
the next Congress. The signers Of the call set
forth the fact that the amendment taxing the
incomes OF manufacturers was passed without
a knowledge OF its unfayorable effect.
Year: 1863

The following address of the soldiers
of Indiana to the people of the State ac-
companied the memorial and resolutions
which we published yesterday, but was
crowded out by the length of the pro-
nvuIUrraI 10 rrie Legislature:


ADDRESS OF THE SOLDIERS OF INDIANA TO


THE CITIZENS OF INDIANA


Believing that large majority of our
people at home earnestly desire to do
what is best for the interests of their
friends in the army, we have determined
upon presenting to you this address.
From information received, we are led
to believe that a reasonable faction at
home are attempting to mlslead the
masses of the people, and to cause them
to oppose our interests, while they claim
to be our friends and to be carrying out
our wishes.


In this fearful crisis of our country we
have made many great sacrifices, such
as those only who have made them can
appreciate In addition to those of a
pecuniary and social character, we have
sacrificed for the time the dearest pre-
rogative of Americans, namely, the
right of voting, and have taken our
stand in the Army of the Union.


While thus absent from our homes,
and unable to represent ourselves, we
would like to be represented by our
friends; at least, we do not want to be
misrepresented by our enemies. We,
therefore, speak for ourselves, so that
henceforth all may understand our
wishes, and that those who are base
enough to seek to advance the cause of
treason may not be able to hide their
treachery under hypoeritical garb of
friendship for the soldier.


In connection with this address to


[See fourth page
Year: 1863

The rush continues at the Great
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Gro
cery, Ha~keye, next door below
the Post Office. to buy their goods
They are selling goods at retail as cheap
sale The proprietors of this house cannot
be und.rsold by those Of any other establish
ment, for they buy In large quantities direct
from manufacturers and heavy New York
Jobbers for cash on the nail. Their goods
have the prices marked upon them 10 plain
figures They sell for one price to ALL Their
stock is always full Call and see them be
fore You buy.
Year: 1863

NEGROES AND CONFEDERATE MONEY
The Columbus Sun asks, why should ne
groes bring from $1,000 to $1,000 more
in Confederate money than in any other,
when the value of both depends entirely
upon our success in this war? The col
veucy of the one cannot fail without entail.
ing the loss of the right of property in the
other. There is reason for the high price
of specie, of merchandise, and all articles
of foreign manufacture, which We need not
repeat; but where is the reason for laying
out Confederate notes in negroes as ga safe
investment? Negro property is exposed
to dangers every day, which can, by no
possibility, effect the value of Confederate
money A single raid of the enemy, sweep
ing through North Alabama and Georgia,
may occur any day, and result in the loss
of thousands and millions of dollars in slave
property; but our Government is still in-
tact, our armies in fine condition, and the
prospect of ultimate success hopeful. There
is really no good cause to distrust the cur
rency, unless we entertain gloomy appre-
hensious of the failure of our cause and if
the cause fails, our right to property in
slaves fails simultaneously. Confederate
notes, bonds, stocks and negroes will all 90
together, and our lands will soon follow.
Year: 1863

The TAX IN KIND.-It is we'll known
to all that Congress, at its last session, lev
led tax in kind on the products of the
earth. 1t is the duty of our planters to pay
this tithe, upon such crops as have been
gathered in, at the very earliest opportunity.
Our armies are now needing the provisions
which these tithes will furnish, and ought
not to be deprived of them moment longer
than is sufficient to get them to some depot
where they can be shipped to the order Of
the Government. Besides, prompt COM
pliance with the provisions Of the law will
save the Government, much expense and
trouble. We say to all who haVca ''tax in
kind" to pay, do your duty patriotically at
once, with the least possible delay. Do
not wait to be calleduponand forced to doit.
Year: 1863

y


PAY TAXES IN THE Old NorEs The
Richmond Rhig makes good suggestion
10 the following. We cordially second it ::
Business men are now called upon to pay
the specific tax, due to the Confederate
Government, under the tax bill Of last ses-
sion. Those Who defer payment until the
Sd Of September next will have to pay a
double tax. Weagain invoke the attention
of tax payers to the expediency Of paying
thier dues in the Treasury notes issued
prior to December last Let everybody
aid in getting rid of this currency, which,
being taken by some and rejected by 9th.
ers, is source OF general annoyance, as
we'll as of injury to the Confederate credit.
Will not the brokers aid the people in this
matter?
Year: 1863

0OOErcoOOmQ0mCOs


PANAMA., June II, 1900.
Since my the only arrival here has the usya
quill on the 10th from the south. She brought news
wha,ever. One hundred and eighteen out OF the Ave
hundred soldiers expected from the frontier arrived n
her. There has been excitement 10 regard 10 ~
supposed intention OF Mosquera 70 nominate governcs
70 State OF Panama. supporting him BY from Avo hun
dred 10 one thousand men,


The constitution has been promulgated, and IL
last three days have been supposed 10 be devoted grs
demonstrations Of joy tnereat. have not seea
any great enthusiasm m yet, and no one coula
imagine, from the appearance OF things, that .
celebration WIS taking place The instrument tsee
tans many excellent articles, and s decidedly liberal
Freedom Of the and G discussion expressly pre-
vdcd and the penalty OF death has been erased IRON
the statute book Religion also perfectly Free l009
1t refrans from interfering with government matters
and does not disturb the public pence


The st. Marys sloop OF and the steamer Lancaster
in port the latter to sa tomorrow the day after
for the North There uneasiness expressed In re
gard the last pr being the PacinS.
There doubt they could commit great havoc here
tors of scient speed 70 interfere with their
It would be advisable to keep fast and powerful seames
in tho neghSorhood Of Acapulco as that would probably
be the point selected for dash az the San FraDcsoo
steamers


noting tho growth OF cotton the Ishmus has made
him many friends The correspondence upon this subject,
published the Sdr and Herald, will have excellent
effect in the country and will give an impetus TO It's cal
tivatOn he etoore wanting The thanks Of the cOmmu
nifty are also to United States government for
their prompt offer Of the best seed for and
also to the Panama Railroad Company for their liberal
offer of transporting the same from Washington to ths
Isthmus free OF charge Colonel McXees well known In
tegrty and cnergy will insure the distribution beng
made to the proper parties.


PANAMA, June II, 1893.
An attempt has been made in Quito to upset the
Urbina administration in Ecuador Several Of the ring
leaders were osted blnshed and tie evolution
thus quieted. Z.


There is nothing Of Importance from the coast.


On the Isthmus everything remains quiet the only
citement being the arrival Of hundred soldiers from
Buenaventura in charge OF about twentynv officers.
There FIVE hundred In all but the balance deserteA
prior to embarkation. s probable the President has
sent them here previous TO making visit hiu1elf.
Should he come here this will be the capital during hi
visit with him wherever he through
out the republic.


The Champion arrived on the morning Of We l4th nst.
nearly eleven days from New York. She bad NJ
weather, but very deeply laden


Aspinwall city being rapidly rebuilt In very nsaA
Though by means substantial fashion.


The weather very variable and frequent heavy ra.s
prevail.


The Isthmus is exceedingly healthy.
Year: 1863

BY the arrival OF the mail steamer Creole Captain
thompson from New Orleans, have highly important
from New Orleans to the evening of the 18th nst
conveying the details OF second sanguinary attack by
the Union forces the rebel works at Port Hudson and
che complete repuse Of the attacking forces The letters
of correspondents the spot ably portray the start
ing events
Year: 1863

such words were ever penned, or could
ever be sung upon the battlefield by our
soldiers, then | am proud to be an Abo-
hhonist, and wish to high heaven :hat
we had million more; then our rebel
hon would be at an end, and peace would
again fold her gentle wings over a united
people, and the old Union, the old friend.
ship again make happy the land where
now the-rebel flag flaunts dismally in the
salfrp Southern air
Year: 1863

In an introduction to the writings of Wash
ington, published a few years ago in France,
that distinguished Prime Minister and states
NJ Guiz0t, thus remarks:


Washington had not those brilliant and
extraordinary faculties which strike the imagi-
nation of men at the first glance. He did not
belong to the class of men of vivid genius, who
pant for an opportunity of display, are impelled
by great thought, or great passion, and dilfuse
aronnd them the wealth Of their own natures
before any outward occasion, or necessity, calls
for its employment.


Free from all internal restlessness, and the
promptings and pride Of ambition, Washing
ton did not seek opportunities to distinguish
himself, aud never aspired to the admiration of
the world His spirit so resolute, his heart so
lofty, was profoundly calm and modest. Ca
pable of rising to a level with the highest
destiny, he might have lived in ignorance of
bis real power without suffering for it, and
have found in the cultivation of his estates
satisfactory employment for those energetic
faculties which were to be proved equal to the
task of commanding armies and founding a
government


The Great Lord Chancellor Erskine, thus
addressed Washington on his retirement from
the Presidency:


Il have taken the liberty to introduce your
august and immortal name in a sentence which
is to be found in the book l send you. l have
a large ard valuable acquaintance among the
most valued and exalted classes of men, but
you are the only human being for whom / ever
felt an awful reverence. pray God to grant
q long and serene evening to life 80 glorious
ly devoted to the universal happiness Of the
world"


Phillips, the great British orator, expressed
himself as follows


1t matters very little what immediate spot
may be the birthplace of such man as Wash
ington. No people can claim, DO country can
appropriate him-the boon of Providence to
the human race His fame is eternity, his
residence creation. Though it was the defeat
of our arms and disgrace of our policy, | al
most bless the convuIsion in which be had his
origin. If the heavens thundered and the
earth rocked, when the storm passed, how pure
was the climate, how bright 10 the brow Of
the armament was the planet which was reveal
ed to US In the production of Washington
it does really appear as if Nature was eDdea-
voring to improve upon himself, and that all
the virtues Of the ancient world were but so
many studies preparatory to the patriot of the
new"


Mr.. Allison, the British historian, thus closed
splendid panegyric on Washington:


A soldier from necessity and patriotism.
rather than from despotism, he was the first to
recommend return TO pacific counsels when
the independence of his country was secured
and bequeathed to his countrymen an address
on leaving the Government to which there Is
no composition of uninspired wisdom which can
bear a comparison. He was friend to liberty,
but not to licentiousness not to the dreams OF
enthusiasm. but to those practical ideas, etc.


1t is the highest glory of England to
have given birth to such man.
Year: 1863

COMING OF AGE.-Why youth is said to
be of age" when 81 years old very few can
tell, except " so saith the law" In the early
periods of English history child was consid-
cred to be of age and man when he was able
TO bear arms and protect himself. But this
period varied at different times, depending very
much on the character of the arms in use. At
first these were light and easily handled, and
then the time of coming of age was fixed at -
years. After the Teutons were brought into
collision with the well armed Romans, a child
of this age was of little use in battle, aud the
period of coming Of age was fixed at Is years.
And when heavier armor was introduced, it
was further extended TO p years. An Anglo
Saxon child became entitled to the possession
of his property at 10 years of age, but he
could not deal with it until be was Is, and this
was the age at which the Anglo Saxons, at
least at the later period of their history, were
declared to have reached their majority. II
We were to be guided by the principle of the
precedents our young men should be regarded
as of age when is. inasmuch as they are then
liable to do military duty. As the average Of
human life in this country is less than 40 years,
there seems to be no propriety in keeping men
in a state of legal infancy for more than half the
allotted space OF existence.
Year: 1863

A YOUNG married woman, whose husband
has gone to war" heard in conversation the
remark that the Government wanted more
cavalry and more infantry. She replied that
she knew nothing about cavalry, but added
with sigh, that if more infantry was needed
the Government had better send some of the
volunteers home again.
Year: 1863

ALI ABOUT BLACK PEPPER.-Black pepper
is raised to some extent on the Island of Java
but Samatra, which lies just across the straits
is by far the most celebrated for this commo-
dity. Her pepper is, perhaps, the finest and
most abundant in the world Black pepper
grows on vine much like our grapevine
The pepper grows, and looks when grown,
very much like our currants. There is this
difference, however, the currant has each its
own stem, but the pepper has not, every grain
growing hard on one stem, just as each grain
of Indian corn does on the cob. The color of
the pepper, when first ripe is almost bright
red, and changes TO the dead black by being
exposed to the heat Of the sun. The white
pepper is nothing more than the common black
with the outer skin taken off Ii is first soaked
until this skin burst open, which is rubbed of,
and the grain dried. The white is not consid
cred so puugent as the black, though it is nicer
and more expensive as more labor is necessary
in order TO prepare it.
Year: 1863

After reading the above, we think that all
will agree in saying that Greeley ought to be
ashamed to prate about his loyalty to the
Union, the Constitution and the Flag. His
followers, in California, should also dry up.l
Year: 1863

WIEN the eternal mandate was uttered,
that our first parents must leave fsir Eden.
sadly they turned to leave their bright abode.


Eve gazed upon the flowers, her earliest
and latest care, the tail trees with their golden
fruits, the sparkling fountain, the river wind
ing between bill and valley, the birds whose
plumage had delighted her eye, and whose
songs had lulled her to repose at night and
awakened her to fresh scenes Of toveliness at
morn.


Heavy was her heart, for she could see no
light She had brought sin, wretchednes and
sorrow into the world, and all that was lovely
in life was past, all that was bitter to be en-
dured was in the future, She turned to Ad.
am, and for the first time in al her misery, re-
membeIed that she was not alone, she had at
least one human friend.


Then there beamed upon her face pure
light, radiant smile, in which was mingled
all Of woman's faith, all her fortitude and de-
votion as she exclaimed, Thank God we
go forth together"


The angel at the gate beheld that lOok of
loveliness, that triumphant 5nila
and sighed be knew that such beauty was
too high boon to bestow upon human be-
ing.


Far better for Eve than when next sbe
should see her face in the fountain, II should
be that Of sin-tsmp,ed, suffering woman,
than a joyous spirit, for it would remind her
that henoeforth her lot, and al her daughters,
was not 70 triumph but to endure,


But the angel stole that heavenly express
sion from the face ofour erring mother, as she
eft the bowers in Paradise; be wove With
The last rays that the sun she'd over the home
50 lately unsullied BY sin, and occasionally be
iings the ETHEREAL vesture over nortsls upon
heir entrance into this world, thereby giving
hem faint shadow Of Ewes lastlookin Eden,
snd thus We have the origin of beauty.


HANDBI1LsshouId be befrequeptly 'UtOct
upH ypUupg ladies' nlsTVr
Year: 1863

THE counting of the soiled postage


stamps, which were two or three months


ago deposited at the New York PostOfice


for redemption, is not only completed


but at least nine-tsnths of the stamps


have been redeemed, and notice is given


to the owners Of the remaining one-tenth


that they should forthwith report them


selves at the Postofice with their certif-


Gates of deposit, and receive current funds


in lieu of their old "gumbacks." It is


desired to close the account, and persons


interested may save themselves inconve-
nience by making early application for
the money which is due them.


The aggregate amount of claims of de-
pOsitOrs is over two hundred and sixty
thousand dollars, and the whole number
Of washed and other stamps which were
thrown out is comparatively small, being
only about FIVE per cent. of the whole.
This fact is owing to the care that was
taken by honest holders to throw out all
stamps that had been used before making
their claims at the Postofice, so that a
large proportion of the five per cent. of
rejected stamps was offered with knowl-
edge of their character, or fraudulent
design.


The asserting and counting of the
stamps has occupied three months time.
This work was performed, with that of
redemption also, under the general super
vision of the Postmaster, but the partic-
ular direction of the whole was assigned
to the Treasury Department. An agent
of the government also gave his attention
to the details Of the reception of the
stamps and to other matters connected /
with the redemption. The counting of
the stamps was most troublesome bust
less. Their denominations were from
,ne to ninety cents; there we're few, how
ever, of greater value than twenty-four
tents, and quite as many one cent stamps
we're of the member, it is estimated, as of
III other denominations. A considerable
were so begrimmed with dirt
hat it was difficult to recognize them.


Some idea of the extent of the labor
involved may be formed from the fact
hat the counting would have occupied
one man for the space of two years and a
lalf; and it is believed that that man, in
Of the perplexing nature Of
he work, would, at or before the end of
he time, have become insane. The
number of persons who presented packa-
ges of stamps was about fifteen thousand,
md the value of the packages ranged
rom one dollar to nearly nine thousand
The amount of money already paid in
exemptions exceeds two hundred thou
and dollars; and in the course of few 4
lays the last Of the soiled stamps depos-
ted at the New York Postofice will have
,een paid for and destroyed. The pub
ie viii be glad to hear of this consum-
= Post.
Year: 1863

the mean time, it seems to be thought
desirable also that unauthorized persons
on our side Qike these ten Of Albemarle)
should offer to admit the Northwestern
States into our Confederacy; and they,
all this while, are not asking to be admit
ted, and not listening to any terms except
submission of the rebels.
Year: 1863

WHEN a poor fellow is about to be
burned by the savages, his very existence
is at stake.


THE most miserable pettifOgging in
world is that of a man in the court of his
OWp conscience.