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Year: 1862

the ground that the trac OF the canal viii he ncreas
ed by the admission OF larger class Of boats This
measure will again be urged this session, accompanied
with propositions Of private ndiv duals to do the work at
their expense. with the permission Of lcvying
tain amounts Of tolls on all boats locked through What s
Fate will be time alone can tell.


RAILROADS.


There every indication of large amount Of general
railroad legislation during the session. affecting
less every railroad in the State The warfare tho rail
roads bids fair 10 be renewed with the srcensss Of the
famous Pro Rata session Of 1890 First and foremost
the scheme to levy tolls all the railroads competing
with the canals This project viii be urged the ground
that the expenditure and expenses OF conducting the
have and will Increase the taxes and burden Of the
reoe TO such extent that II will be necessary to
lievs them and the advocates " the toll bill will strenu-
ousy urge that 10 reduce tho of the
people. II remains be seen what strength they will
gather that plan, which they term popular policy
Tho contest look at 10 in any way, assumes Interest
ing and spicy feature and safely predict that ar
portion of the time Of the will be taken up
basing and considering the bill The friends OF the
quehapns Railroad and Chenango Canal extension win
doubtless 10 brought into ts support, under tho idea Of
It's passage helpng their particular measure.


The Pro Rsa Freight bill will again be revived but
presume that the friends Of that measure will finally
settle down or compromise the matter by urging the Toll
bill The pro rata advocates are principally canal for.
wardsrs and any that win tend to divert the
business from the railroads TO the canals win be accepta
be them and they win gladly accept the Toll bill
step In that direction " they can do no better.


The national crisis and the consequent impossbity
raise money for new enterprises win another ap
pcatiop 10 be made to extend the time for the compile
tcn OF several unfinished railroads which havo become
regular vistsrs At Albany such the Lake Ontario and
n - ~


we are unable 10 say whether the friends OF the AL
bany and susquehsnna Railroad will again apply for aid OF
not, m, lnasmnch Governor Morgan has vetoed
several occasions can hardly bscxroctsd tha, he vii
" my favorable 20 up'er The present CONDITION
Year: 1862

two to go abreast. The turnpike road
to Warrenton is in as fine condition as
it ever was; the fields are in good or.
der for moving artillery, and the side
roads, or those of but little use are very
good. The roads airy all good after we
leave the old lines near Washington,
and have been so for some time.
Year: 1862

The Notifications look, at distance,
formidable, extending from a pointhalf
amile north of Centerville away off to
the south as far as the eye can reach,
We rode up to them, and found them
merely dirt trenches and sand forts.
They have evidently been laid out by
an engineer who understood his busi-
ness, but have been constructed by men
who merely wanted to put ip the time,
Year: 1862

The Undersigned has, for several years
past, been engaged in business, which has
yielded him at the rate Of thee thousand
dollars per annum, and is now willing to
teach it to others. The business is of
hi 5hly useful and general character, adapted
both to cities and villages, and one that any
person of ordinary capacity, young or old,
male or female, can acquire with few hours
practice, and by which they can secure
very handsome income. Several young la
dies who have received instructions from
me, both in New York State and Pennsyl-
vania, are earning upwards of SIS per week
by it, and there is no resson why any one
else cannot do the same. Invalids, even,
can do well by it, as it is no peddling affair
but a business that is perfectly respectable.
Gentlemen and ladies of leasure who would
like to learn the business for their own
amusement or pleasure, will find the prac-
tice Of it pleasant pastime, and one that
they will take great interest in. On receipt
of 81, I will send printed instruction by
which any person can readily acquire the
art, and these instructions will also contain
every particular relative to the carrying it on
so that it will be highly profitable. The
purchaser of the 'priuted instructions" will
also be authorized to teach it TO others; and
| have sometimes received as high as 5000,
for teaching it personally to single indi-
vidual, would state further that $3.50 or
So will buy every thing that is necessary to
commence the business WITH and the articles
can be got almost anywhere, in city or
country, or, ifpreferred, can furnish them.
ADDRESS, ALVORD t. PARSONS, No. Sc
LIBERTY ST., New YORK
Year: 1862

BY carefully reading the Presidents late
message it will be seen that there are en-
bers of the old Whig policy still in existence
and that Abraham Lincoln cherishes the
idea, that by some process or other, Con-
gress will be induced to get into being some
legislation to make the old policy come into
actual life A national bank,-yes nation
al bank, sir, that is the idea. The prohibit
ing tariff went into being in thelast session,
that two is one Of the old lavorites and the
people of the West are enjoying its sweets
perhaps bitters. For the last forty years
the eastern manufacturers nebobs OF
cotton and wool have pleaded for this
whned for this,-growled for this, ,-thun-
dered and almost lightened for this, and 10,
it hae come,-come to the very witharlng OF
our shirt tail, and at its present process OF
climbing, the tail itself will have vanished.
1t use to be that farmer could get for a few
bushels Of corn, decent piece of hickory
to wrap him in, but now the produce
of an acre will hardly suffice to procure a
himsy cotton wrapper Of the poorest text
ure: so that between the nabobs Of cotton
rebeldom and the nabobs of cotton manu-
facturingdom, what must we do for covering
h!-the Rebellion yes, my good sir, the
RebeIlion the rebellion has not done 1t all,
the prohibition has done some. If it were
not for this outrageous taritf,-it we had
even decent tariff, cotton and other goods
would be at least twenty-five per cent lower,
perhaps fifty and farmers produce equally
as high as it is at present, especially grain
produce.


And now for the National Banking law.
There was a National banking law once,
and President jackson came pretty near
loosing his,when he sternly put hisveto upon
il. It would however be We'll for US to have
surer currency than has been floating
among us for for the last ten years for the
stuff has been the meanest Of the mean and
frightful have been the impositions practiced
through. On the industry of the nation
and the gamblers in exchange have made it
a grand game generally to their own adyon-
tage and then the stump-tail: ah, what q
| tail


The 'green backs are trifle better, how
much we shall see; at present they do pass
minus discount and that is something. VIII
they hold good? we hope so.


Let the government, however, have con
troll at its will in assuming the currency OF
the country and then look out for party
dominion, insolence, rampant. If a jug Of
whiskcy can control, docs control and
manage the jugglery of elections, How much
more will not bag Of green backs" doit:
Tell us We who are initiated


But some express the hope that this gov
ernmcnt banking affair would tend to give
us more stayable government, something
that every bobtai Of a mulHfcation,-sec
sion, and what not, cannotrun into pantlt
illustration, and really if any bank machin
ery, or any other machinery could do tha
for US, it would be mercy.
Year: 1862

An eminent Presbyterian clergyman
of Philadelphia, stopping at one Of our
first class hotels, was awakened in the
night by noise in his room. Suppos-
ing it was caused by a young friend who
shared the room, he called to him by
name. Receiving no answer, he raised
his head and saw by the faint light of
the moon that his companion was in bed,
and that the noise was caused by a fig
ure whose shadowy outline he saw IN
another part of the room. Springing
from his bed the clerical gentleman ex-
claimed "What are you doing in my
room?a "Robbing you, promptly and
truthfully answered the visitor


The young man being by this time
awakened, and lighted the gas, our di-
vine proceeded to examine the capture
that he had made Placing his hand up
on his shoulder, and bending on the thief
a look that ''took the measure Of his
soul, he interrogated him concerning
his course of life, and the causes that
had thus strangely brought them togeth-

er After long conversation the clcr-
gyman had so won his affection that he
begged to be taken into his service say
ing he would be honest and follow him
to the end of the earth


Our friend not desiring to have fol-
dover whose acquaintance had been 50
strangely made, and wishing at the same
time to give the culprit a chance for re
form, promised that he would not deliver
him to justice if he would enter the ar
my, and agree that in the morning he
would make the necessary arrangements,
for the enlistment The thief left with
the promise that at certain hour the
next day he would meet the clergyman
at the hotel and 90 with him to the near
est tecruiting station.


Strange as it may appear, the burglar
was prompt at keeping his appointment
and accompanied his new friend to the
rendezvous, was enrolled, inspected, mus
tered in, uniformed, and the same after
noon left for his regiment with the army
of the Potomac, showering thanks upon
the head of his strangely acquired benc-
factor.
Year: 1862

A GENERAL ARMING. We regret to
see the clamor which comes from every
quarter for general arming of our pop
ulation. It is occasioned by an unman-
ly fight, and is calculated to do infinite
damage in Withdrawing men from use
full and productive occupations, to spend


their time in trying to be poor soldiers.
The government has called for and will
receive all the troops it needs or will
know what to do with. What we really
need is not moro men, but competent
generals. The frantic calling for more
soldiers is a sign of real weakness of
heart What we want is not the legions
of Xerxes, but the spirit of the Greeks,
who beat them If we cannot conquer
the South with one million of men, it is
quite clear that with two millions we
shall only conquer ourselves by exhaust
inc the nation resources. ~ 7 World.
Year: 1862

GENIUS AND ABoUR-Alexande1
Hamilton once said to an intimate friend


MEN give me some credit for genius
All the genius | have lies in just this
When | have a subject in hand, | study
it profoundly. My mind becomes per
vaded with it. Then the effort which /
make the people arc pleased to call the
fruit of genius. 1t is the fruit Of labour
and thought
Year: 1862

uH- DIR. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH RITrRRS
should be in the possession Of everybody in the
mining region. As a preventative of the various
dangerous diseases to which the gold seeker is la
be it has no superior. While it is quite paatalle
as beverage, it is speedy and powerful in its effect
upon the system. In all cases of Diarrhoa DySen-
terry, and the prevailing fevers consequent upon
exposure, the Bitters viii be found invaluable as a
corrective. No man should enter upon the exposed
camp life Of miner without being provided with
Hostetter's preventive of stomach disease, nor
should any of those who engaged in the occupa-
ton, fail 10 have recourse 10 the Biters Sold by
all Druggists and dealers everywhere
Year: 1862

The ORovILLE GUARDS are entitled to great
credit for their patriotic observance of the Fourth.
But for them, the day would have passed without
due and proper observance. Their collation. at the
St.Ncholas, although an impromptn affair, brought
cut many patriotic sentiments and much good feel
ing. The ball in the evening well attended,
and was pleasant and agreeable affair. Long
may the Oroville Guards flourish aud contribute TO
The patriotism and honor of the country, and the
enjoyment of the public.
Year: 1862

as-Who has not heard of SANDS SARsArAEm1A?
How many have cause to be thankful that it has
cured their ailments, raised them from a he'd of
sickness to the enjoyment of health and strength.
We wish every one to benefit by it-but caution is
required-the very success of the article is turned
against it by the cupidity of others and numerous
preparations of so called Sarsaparilla' are in the
market. The original and genuine article prepared
by Sands, being in universal use, Is sold almost
everywhere. Ask for that and take no other.
Year: 1862

BooM-Mr. Garriott has completed a boom
across the river near his saw MILL for the purpose
of catching logs to be foated down the river, of
which he has great number ready in the mountains.
1t is understood that he will commence filling the
contract with the railroad company for ties about
the first of August. His arrangements for securing
logs are such as will hereafter furnish constant
supply of the finest quality.
Year: 1862

THE Marysville Express repudiated the plat
form adopted by the Democratic State Central
Committee at San Francisco, and claims that
its sectional party has been Democratic and
will continue in their course. If the Express
party meets in convention, and re-aflirms their
resolutions of last year, and are not captured
and hung as traitors, the soil of California
ought to refuse to produce any more wild hemp.
Year: 1862

q Justify q
resort to civil war"


Again, the same article, speaking of q par
ticular resolution, which was copied entire
into the Democratic platform (the 4th) Of
California, says:


" The above is a better resolve than the
Breckinridge rebel sympathizers in this State
would be willing TO subscribe to under similar
circumstances. Their resolutions of last year
were of an entirely different character"


Again, speaking of one of the Rhode Is
land resolutions, which is now the 9TH in the
Democratic platform of California, the Sacra.
mento Union then said


:" In the foregoing resolution, it is conceded
that the President is resisting all efforts to di.
vert the war from its original purpose. as
proclaimed by the President and Congress
the maintenance Of the Federal Constitution
and the preservation Of the Unions integrity
and 10 turn il into a war of emancipation
which is more than the Secesh Democracy Of
California has yet done Neither have the
rebel sympathizing Democrats ever resolved
that the President is entitled to. and does
continue to, receive our cordial sympathy and
unfaltering support and ,re do not TANK then
erer irlH ="


The Sacramento Union will excuse US if We
have compelled its honest sentiments to sustain
the Democratic platform. A little more in-
dustry will enable it TO show sentiments to do
away with all those it honestly entertained on
the 18th of June, and to acquire the character
OF a fanatical asitator prier to the election.
Year: 1862

The managers Of this popular place have hit
upon the right piece for the bad weather.
Raoul draws, rain and shine. This beautiful
trick pantomime is one of the best we ever saw.
It Ia put on the stage In splendid style with new
scenery and properties. Go and see it, by all
means,
Year: 1862

Friends, we have fairly commenced
the publication Of an unconditional
gnion journal in Nashville, and 50 far
IS it has been possible for us to have ac-
cess to the post offices Of Tennessee, it
has been a wonderful triumph, and has
won the hearty approval of the people.
But the mails are at present confined to
o narrow limit and consequently our
patronage cannot grow rapidly south of
the city Of Nashville. We therefore
ask all who feel a desire to have a loyal
newspaper p0bIislled hi this city-one
which will bring to light hundreds Of
crimes and outrages committed by the
rebels during their ascehdancy over u.s.
and which the guilty authors believed
would never be brought to light-to
come up Immediately and sustain us,
by sending in subscriptions and adver-
tising. II will be of infinite Importance
to the Union cause in this State to have
an uncompromising Union journal pub
lished at the capital of the State. The
task Of conducting such a newspaper
will be most arduous and responsible
one. But we have laid our hand TO the
plough, and we wish to do our work well
and honorably. viii not our Union
friends in all parts of the county pour
in their subscriptions Strike while
the iron is hot Let us keep the flag OF
the Union, of law and order, streaming
defiantly in the very face of the enemy
az he sullenly retires to the Gulf
Year: 1862

gB- Robert Small, the negro pilot who
brought steamer out of Charleston harbor, is
on his way north.


Why shonld not this black fellow be sent
back TO Charleston? What right had he to
conilscate piece Of rebel property, without
either civil warrant or a military order for
so doing? If slaves are to be encouraged in
running away, and bringing Off their masters
valuable property with them, how can we ex-
pect TO restore the Union? how expect our
brothers OF the South--those brothers who are
so ready to cut our throats-to become recon-
ciled to live with us again? If not sent back
now, we take it for granted no real Union
nan-of those who oppose coniiscaton-wil
think of holding him from the blessings of sla-
very after the war is over. A CLERGYMAN said
TO us few weeks since, that he would say TO
the slaves who ask TO come within our lines.
''pass along, you shall not be molest ted schile
the aodr lasts, at any rate "And when the
war is over" said we, 'you would remand
them to slavery, would you ?" "Well.n said he.
'that acoutd bed question for consideration 2,
Now upon the same principle, why not say to
Small, the negro pilot, because you brought off
rebel steamer we will protect you till the
war is over; then we will return you to the
South, as peace offering TO our brothers, that
they may hang and quarter you."
Year: 1862

A PLEA FOR MERRDdENT. Don't be afraid
of little fun at home, good people Don't
shut up your houses lest the sun should fade
your carpets; and your hearts, lest hearty
laugh should shake down some of the musty
cobwebs there If you want to ruin your
sons, let them think that all mirth and social
enjoyment must be left on the threshold when
they come home at night. When once home
is regarded as only place to eat, drink and
sleep in, the work is begun that ends in gam
bling-houses and reckless degradation. Young
people must have fun and relaxation some
where. If they do not have it at their own
hearthstones, it will be sought in other and less
profitable places. Therefore, let the fire burn
brightly at night, and make the home ever de-
iightiul with adj those little arts that parents
so perfectly understand Don't repress the
bouyant spirits Of your children; half AN hour
of meTiment around the lamp and freight
OF home, blots out the rememberance of many
"A care and annoyance during the day, and the
best safeguard they can take with them into
the world is the unseen influence of bright
domestic sanctum.-l New York Atlas
Year: 1862

daughter, the young lady away from
home!"


"Oh,yes-l have plenty ofroom; but ]
think she is too old TO keep much longer.
To tell the truth, she is almost twenty
five.


"Great Hcovcnsl" remarked the young
man, to himself "What shall dot This
deafness will be the death of me! | will
try once more, and If this effort fails, |
will resort to pencil and paper again"


al should like TO say u word or two TO
you respecting your daughtcr'


IL shall let the butcher have her by
ond-by-if he will give me my price,"
said the old man. with emphasis.


As last resort the young man used
his pencil and papcr--showcd his letters
OF introduction handsomely endorsed by
men whose opinion was good authority
on the delicate subject ON the taris.--
After little questioning, and n
little hesitation, the old gentleman gave
his consent; and when the parties were
married he declared it was the best haul
he made in all his life.
Year: 1862

NAVAL DgAxATIc EST1TA1sgEsr.--I s TO be
gala time at tho Academy Of Music in this city on Thurs
day evening next. The survivors Of the crews OF the


isates Cumberland and Congress viii on that occasion
give grand aud attractive representation for the bcnes
Of the widows and orphans OF the brave men who lost
their lives on those vessels during the contest with the
Merrimsc. The who are to appear ia this novel
performance being drilled every day at the Brook
yn Navy Yard in order TO TT them for the parts they
will have 10 sustain They arc about sixty in number.
aud the entertainment to which they are to contributes
viii be as nque and interesting as can we'll be conceived
Music and all the other delights Of the Opera House win
contribute 10 the success OF the undertaking There 10
not the leas, doub, that there will be an ovcfhowias
houss
Year: 1862

TURNING THE TABLEs-AMERICAN IMPkoPKHt
TIES AND ENGLISH AMENITIEs.-At one time The
English journals used to lecture us roundly On
what they were pleased to term the coarse and
undignifed tone of our newspapers, and the
scenes of violence enacted in our Legislative
assemblies Matters have changed considerably
since then. Our political troubles have had
tho effect Of Christening our tempers and COZ.
recting our ill-breeding, whilst our cousins 81
the other side have been picking up our bad
habits as fast as we have been getting rid Of
them. Surely never did any newspaper ex-
cesses of ours equal in violence and rufianism
the conduct of the English press towards this
country, from the breaking out of the rebellion
down to the settlement Of the Trent affair.
And 40 to the decorous behavior Of EngliSh
legislators, the British public had, the other
day, a pretty sample Of it in tho conduct Of
two noble lords, one of whom had filled, and
the other of whom is at present occupying, the
highest law Office under the crown--that Of Lord
Chancellor. To q charge preferred by the for
mer, in the course of debate, that his successor
had done intentional injustice TO q Lumber OF
clerks who have been removed from the Insol-
vent Court, the keeper of her Majesty's con-
science replied that his accuser " lied and did
so knowingly" Before the English obtained
penny press such scenes and such language, on
the part of public men and newspapers, were
unheard Of. By-and-by we shall be in posi-
ton TO assume towards our former Mentors the
task which they formerly SO freely and un-
sparinrlv exercised towards us.