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Year: 1862

his hair and calling on the negroes to come
North and help US. "If they don't come," says
Greeley in the Tribune yesterday, May God in
His infinite mercy save the republic; for
there is no other hope remaining Look at
this silly sniveler-half coward, half traitor.
Here at the North we have twenty-three mil
lions Of viii te men, and in the border States
we have million Of slaves. In the South they
have three millions Of negroes, who are es-
Gaping TO our lines as last as possible. Yet poor
frightened Greeley and his gang Of fanatics
have the impudence to declare that II these
three millions Of tlsrkeys do not come over to
our side we twenty-thres millions Of Anglo
Saxons are lost forever. Can anything be
more silly than thiss What would we do with
the three millions OF slaves If we had them?
Half Of them are old men, old women and
picaninnies, who would have TO be put out TO
nnrse. The other half might wash for US,
scrub for us and cook for us-they cook very
badly--but as to fighting, we believe that one
stout white man would be enough for dozen
OF them What extreme folly il is, then, to be
ranting and raving about few darkeys, who
would not earn their yictuals and clothes il We


had them, and whom we can get along very


we'll without. May God in His Infinite mercy
help poor Greeley out Of his scare.
Year: 1862

covsry Of trade a compared with October, 1851.
and October, 1860, and especially the increase Of
our export trade The aggregate export Of last
October was over twenty-s millions Of dollars
figure entirely unprecedented in our commercial
records and fully double the export of October.
1861, and October, 1860. This unusually large ex.
port is the more remarkable as we were unable !
last October to ship any quantity of the great sta
ples-cotton and tobacco. The exports of October
exceeded the imports by some $3 100000. This
result was achieved by shipment of SO, ,707 5l9 OF
gold and slvers-rather a large amount to be
sent abroad at this season, and the heaviest
export of the year, with the exception OF
that of June and July The imports show .
steady increase. The aggregate for October
sis the heaviest of the year, notwithstanding the
predictions Of the dry goods dealers that our i'm
portations would fall Off There are indications
that they may fall of now, as the fluctuations in
gold and exclan render it very unsafe to predi-
cate operations on existing quotations; but even
of this there is no certainty. Our people are con-
suming as much as ever, Notwithstanding the war
and the high prices; and so long as the public wild
buy importers will furnish them with the goods.
We are now 50 near the end of the year that We
may speculate with some degree Of accuracy upon
its commercial results. 1t will probably be found
next January that the importations of foreign
| goods at the port Of New York during
the calendar year 1862 exceeded two hundred
| millions Of dolars--an enormous amount for


country to buy Of the foreign world pending 80


terrible a war as the one in which we are engaged.


It will probably likewise appear that our exports


of produce and specie during the like period


amounted to not less than two hundred and fifteen


to two hundred and twenty millions Of doars-a
| figure entirely without parallel in our history. II.


as is expected, our armies in the Southwest suc-


ceed in liberating several hundred thousand bales


of cotton this winter, exports of produce will


be proportonately increased, as much of the sta'a
| pie will come here for shipment The years trade


would have shown clear balance of fifteen to


twenty millions in our favor had it not been for


the return of American stocks from Europe for


sale here.


The following are the trade tables of the port


for the ten months which have elapsed of the


current calendar year, ending on the 3lst of 0cto.
Year: 1862

DEAR HERALD.-The question of militia
law has been decided so far as relates to an
organization. The House has determined,
contrary to a vote of instruction under which
the committe on military acted in forming the
bill which they reported to the House, that 1t
is not wise nor necessary at the present time
to have any organization for the State. A bill
has been real, considered and passed to its
third reading, to enroll the able-bodid men for
the purpose of drafting, pretty much after the
system now existing Mr.. Gardner of Ben
nington, and Mr., Cushman of Rochester ar
gued strongly and well for the former, Mr.


Royce of Berkshire, and several others for the
latter plan. The vote was decided whether
wisely or not, time may determine. The mar


tial spirit is deeply stirred, but whether it
would be well to organize and educate it, or
leave it at rest till demanded, depends upon


the turn affairs take inside and outside of the
nation 1t is certainly very desirable to be
prepared for every emergency, but still more
desirable that no such emergency may ever
arise to make us regret the want of due pre-
paration. The warlike ardor which prevailed
in the early part of this session has marvel
lously subsidized, and the great affairs of the
country forgotten, since the Legislature has
gone into the consideration of local matters.
One would hardly know we had a country out
side the State, or needs beyond the securit- of
special interests. 1t takes loud call to
awaken the spirit of patriotism, and rouse it to
proper attitude for immediate and decided
action. 1t certainly can be desired by no one
to excite needless military spirit, or useless,
expensive and foolish demonstrations. The
bill of the committee did not contemplate an
expensive organization, but simply an enroll
ment, offering and drilling two days year,
somewhat after the fashion Of the old laws.
As matters now stand no demonstration and
no organization will be required. The wisdom
of this plan will be tested before another year
Year: 1862

We invite The attention of the Legis-
lature to the speck Of war which is rising up
from the European horizon. 1t may become a
great black cloud, and overspread the entire
heavens, and burst upon our country with de-
vastating fury in a few weeks. In that event
would an organized militia in this State be en-
tirely useless? Why may not provision be
made for equipping, arniing and drilling from
three to five regiments ? There is no pract-
cal difficulty in the way. Men enough will
readily volunteer in such reserve corps, and
run the chances of being called to the field.
Let provision be made for arming three or four
regiments of volunteers ....
Year: 1862

The New York World says that unless
the President withholds bis Emancipation Pro-
clamation, the moral sense of the civilized
world will justify the interference Of foreign
nations in behalf of the rebels Fortunately,
the World newspaper, is not an exponent Of
I" the moral sense of the civilized world" 0st-
side the slareholding Confederacy.
Year: 1862

PERIs OF GoLD IIUNTERs.- Terrific
rial Enterprise is informed by gentleman
who bad jnst ssen letter from a citizen OF
Virginia City, who is at the Salmon river
mines, that those who took the route TO Sal
mon via Humboldt and Goose Creek Noun
tains, had terrible time getting through.
Somewhere beyond The Goose Or, ek Noun
tains they stuck in the snow, and bad to
leave most OF their provisions From that
point until they reached the mines there
was great suffering ana many deaths among
the adventnrers. Many men we're left dead
on the trail.
Year: 1862

A SOLDIER in the Fortieth New York regi-
ment was saved from death by his wife's picture
In his breast pocket. A rife ball was repelled
by the iron plate, and though the concussion
doubled the soldier up he was not injured
Moral: Keep your wifes face next to your
heart.
Year: 1862

in different parts of the State. The propriety
of granting aud, from the State, to such Of them
as may seem worthy Of it, is respectfully SUBJ
mitted to your consideration. Small nppropri-
atoms, judiciously expended, would tend great.
ly 10 encourage such schools; and if well con.
Quoted, they could not fail to eonduce largely
TO the welfare and safety Of the public.


"A few months military instruction will quail
ify the young men of the Stale to take conn
mand oi our militia, even in time Of war, with
credit 10 all. The time now devoted exclusive
lly to recreation and pleasure by the gallant
boys of Ohio, during their long summer vaca.
tions could thus be pro6tably spent; and.
doubtless. hundreds Of them would prefer thus
to make themselves useful to the State.


Arms and other munitions of war should be
kept in perfect order at the State arsenal, in
quantity to meet any sudden emergency.


Referring you 10 the secent Message of my
Predecessor. congratulate you that You are
thus placed in possession Of full information
as to the condition and affairs Of our State.


Governor Dennison has devoted himself to
the duties of the Executive office, with zeal
and energy few men arc capable Of, and with an
integrity Of purpose worthy of the highest
commendation. In his efforts to discharge the
onerous. delicate. and responsible duties Of bis
Office, during the most critical period in the
history of the State, he has never, for a moment
consulted his ease, nor even his health; but has
been constantly found at his post Of duty. He
hat richly won for himself, what all public men
should seek alone to win, the pleasing COM
mendation of his constituents, of well done,
good and faithful servant"


And now, gentlemen, may we all by untiring
industry. strict economy, unfinching integrity.
and devoted patriotism, win for ourselves q
just title to the same high praise: to the sweet
consultations Of an approving conscience; aud
to the rich blessings Of our Divine Fatherl


DAVID TOD.
Year: 1862

The Watchman and Reflector, of Bos


ton, contains the following touching &C


count from chaplain, of the last hours o


dying soldier. No one can read it with


out emotion:


The wards were full of wounded sol


diers, Oh! that / could bring to you
mind, reader, the full sadness of such .
scene! 1t would do you no harm, though
thrill after thrill of horror might shake
your frame. 1t is not alone the gaping
wounds, the heavy groans that would en-.
list your sympathy, but the sense of desc
lateness the poorI sick men must feel, n
they think of their homes, and the dear
ones they are never destined to behold in
life. There they lie, ranged side by side,
some of them Indifferent to all that is ia.
king place around them, others with eyes
brightly restless and watchful, now gloom
ed with apprehension now ligbtened with
hope. Here is an athletic, handsome
youth, whose arm lies shattered at his side
the good right arm that has so often been
welded in useful deeds. 1t will Deye1
serve him more, for amputation has be.
come the necessity, and death may follow.
Here Is another whose face was bandaged
down to the pale outline of his lips, and
whose doom is inevitable blindness, il
his life is spared. Here lies another whose
ouivering mouth and muscles tell the ago.
ny be has the fortitude to conceal, but
which the surgeons say will prove too much
for him. What wonder that the nurses
move about him with blanched cheek and
moistened eyes? 1t is their first expert
ence and some of them tremble as each
body is brought in, for fear Of recognizing
a son or brother.


Quietly from bed to bed moves the
chaplain, sikened to the heart, but
strengthened for bis duty by the Hand
that never fails. To some he gives few
words of sympathy, reserving their cases
for another day, for they are only slightly
wuunded; to others be speaks gently OF
their situation, striving to tell them with
words from which all hope has departed, Of
their swift coming end. To all he speaks
of Jesus; bids them in the hour of their ex-
tremity to look up to God, who is willing
to accept them if they will but put their
trust in Him. Poor fellows, rude and
rough though they may have seemed, the
quiVering lip, shaking like that of child
in its heaviest child sorrow, the deep-heav-
ed sob, that lifts the great chest hith al
most convulsive throes, tell that there is a
fountain in the heart that the soft words
of sympathy may stir.


The chaplain came at last to q cot set
somewhat BY itself outside the wards
Here, reclining at full length, was young
man whose face bore but slight traces Of
suffering. 1t was flushed with . hue like
that Of health; the eyes were undimmed,
and only the position of bis hands, which
were thrown over his head and locked in
almost spasmodic tightness, told that he
was in pain. He was unusually noble in
countenance. His brow was brood and fair,
and the thick lncks that clustered back
from bis temples curled like the iinglets
of boy. Hs knew not why, but the
chaplain experienced an unusual and sud.
den saympstby for this young mau, struck
down in his beauty; still be felt there was
no immediate danger in bis case.


"How is he wounded 7" be asked of the
Year: 1862

In the month of July last some ancient regal
ornaments were found by poor countryman.
The circumstance attracted general attention
throughout the country and several parties
expressed an anxiety to obtain the ornaments,
which were of pure gold, and consisted of a
crown and collar An intimation was even
sent through the authorities, under the regula-
tions of treasure trove demanding the orna-
ments, of course at their proper value. They
have since been publicly exhibited in the coz
lection of the Dublin Society, and much admi-
red by those who relish antiquarian researches.
The Messrs. Hynes offered the countryman a
handsome douceur if he would point out where
he found the relics, but this the willy native
knowingly declined to do, no doubt expecting
that other articles Of value might be discover
ed in the same locality. He has, however. al
length divulged the particulars The man re-
sided at a place called Skea, near the celebra-
ted ruins of Clanmacnoise, on the brink of the
Shannon. In the course Of some agricultural
operations, he removed large flag which OPEN
ed the passage 10 spacious cavern, in which
were found the crown and collar, together with
some ancient bronze weapons and several uten-
sils used for culinary purposes. Inc discoverer
OF this singular labyrinth kept it concealed
from the knowledge of any one for consider
able length of time; but at length he has been
induced to show it to very few individuals
under promise of secrecy; and, as he is about
to leave this country for Australia, he intends
for consideration TO lead the way to this SUBJ
terranean chamber evidently the retreat of the
ancient monarchs who reigned in the locality:
The intricacies Of this hidden apartment pos
sess many singular vestiges Of defunct race
1t was, no doubt, at once fortalice and resi-
dence. The hard-pressed ehIeftain and his
followers found 10 its recesses perfect security
and concealment, for if any pursuers had the
temerty to tread the tortuous windings of the
entrance, certain destruction was sure to reach
them ere they reached the apartments several
feet below the surface of what appears to be
limestone crag. Among other relics of bygone
days are ten elaborately ornamented slabs, of
an octagonal form. and bearing long inscrip-
tions in the Ogham character. The discovery
of this wonderful cavern throws much light Oh
the legends of Bryan O'Donoghoe, and to this
means of retreat from his enemies is no doubt
due the story of his compact with the Evil
One, from the consequences Of which the ABB
bot St. keran is said to have released him
Dublin Paper
Year: 1862

A WONDERFUL BIRD-A gentleman on
Gray Eagle Bar has pet hen which is truly
a wonderful specimen of the feathered tribe
1t possesses an extraordinary ear for music,
and whenever the owner of the hen commences
to play upon his violin, his pet Immediately
finds her way to the house, and if playing her
favorte tunes, she will march about the room
keeping as correct time to the music as the
best drilled soldier in the army. She will oc-
casionally stop and beat time to the music with
her bill upon the floor. Bess is moreover
sound upon the Union question" for while
she marches proudly and gracefully to the tune
of Yankee Doodle, she won't bulge peg for
" Dixie. Placer Courier.
Year: 1862

BAKING is by far the best meth5d Of cooking
potatoes Some think they dry out too much,
that boiling is more economical. This is a
mistake. At least four ounces out of every FIVE
of weight of potatoes are simply water, and
there is no loss of nutriment in drying out these
four ounces of water On The contrary. the
dry, mealy portion left after baking is more
gested than when the moisture is kept in by
boiling.
Year: 1862

THIS war affects some of US rather severe
IT," said wag on . street corner the other
day. There is a man who has lost half be
was worth since the Spring, in consequence of
it"


Who? what how ?" exclaimed the sym
pathizing listeners.


Why, that little black fellow with the
wheelbarrow was worth a thousand dollars
down South before the war began, but now
the value of negroes is so reduced that he
wouldn't bring half of it p
Year: 1862

NELSON CREEK Sept. 80 1861.
DR.. ]. C. YoUNG,-You will remember what
poor wretched creature was when last saw you
and the result has astODished me well as my
friends Your invaluable prescription and excellent
advice have completely overcome ailments such as,
it seems to me, never afflicted mortal before new
er wrote letter with greater salts faction than pen
this. shall remember you with gratitude as long
as live. That you may live long to alleviate the
suferngs of others you have mine, is my earnest
prayer Please accept my heartfelt thanks that you
have brought this almost hopeless to so happy
a termination. Yours, truly,
Year: 1862

/ \ young man recently made his escape from
the salleys at Toulouse. He Was strong aud
vigorous, and soou made his way across the
country, and escaped pursuit. He arrived
next morning before a cottage il an open field
and stopped to beg something TO eat, and for
concealment while he reposed a little. But he
found the inmates Of the cottage in the great
es, distress. -Four little children sat trembling
in corner, their mother was weeping aud
tearing her hair, and the father walked the
floor in agony. The galley-slaye asked what
was the matter, and the father replied that
they were that morning to be turned out Of
doors because they could not pay the rent.


Yon see me driven to despair" said the
father, my wife and little children without
food or shelter, and without means TO pro-
vide for them"


The convict listened to this tale with SYM
pathy, and then said, " I will give you means.
l have but just escaped from the ganeys ;
whoever secures and takes back an escaped
prisoner, is entitled to reward of fifty francs.
How much does your rent amount to ?"


Forty francs, replied the father.


Well" said the other, put cord around
my body l will follow you to the city; they
will recognize me, and you will get fifty francs
for bringing me back


No. never" exclaimed the astonished
listener; my children should s:arye dozen
times, before would do so base a thing"


The generous young man insisted, and de-
clared, at last, that he would go and give him
self up, if the father would not consent 10 take
him. After long struggle, the father yielded
and taking his preserver by the arm, led him
to the city and to the mayors Office. Every
body was surprised that little man, like the
father, had been able to capture such a stout
young man; but the proof was before them.
The fifty francs were paid, aud the prisoner
sent back to the galleys. But after he was
gone, the father asked private interview of
the mayor, to whom he told the whole story.


The mayor was so much affected, that he
not only added fifty francs more TO the fathers
purse, but wrote Immediately to the Ministry
of Justice, begging the noble young prisoners
release. The Minister examined into the
affair, and finding that it was comparatively
small offence which condemned the young man
to the galleys, and that he had already served
out half his time, be ordered bis release
Student and Schoolmate.
Year: 1862

SLANDER.-The very best defence against
SANDER is TO refrain from retaliation in words
and govern your acts 90 as 10 prove the false
hood through your mode of living. Though
the piercing sting of unkindly expressions ran-
ke in your bosom and cause the quickeniDg
pulse of your soul to leap though the eyes Of
all around regard you with contemptuous
glances though the lips of scorn are curlcd
with icy chilness, yet boldly walk your up
right course through life, and by a mild, truth
full and frank department in all things WOO
Justice 10 your side.
Year: 1862

GALLANTRY.-A sudden gust of wind took
the parasol from the hand of its owner, and q
lively Emeralder dropping his hod of bricks
caught the parachute, and presented it to the
loser, saying


"If you were as strong as you are handsome,
it wouldn't have got away from you.


(Which shall l thank you for frst-the
service or the compliment p said the lady.
smilingly.


"Trotb, madame" again touching the place
where stood the brim of what was once a bea-
YER that look of Your beautiful eye thanked
me for both"
Year: 1862

Hons can never be transferred, never re-
peated in the experience of al Individual
The place conSecrated to parental love by the
innocence and sports of childhood is the only
home Of the human heart.
Year: 1862

DoN'r let your children learn good and bad
things indscriminately. To be sure the bad
might be eradicated in after years, but it is
easier to SOW clean seed than to cleanse dirty
wheat
Year: 1862

On, WoNDRoUs AGE, when want Of native
charms no longer fills fair woman with alarms
when painted roses dorm the sallow face and
iron ribbon gives her every grace; when piles
of gold, her sire's ill-gotten gains, are full
atonement for her want Of brains when solid
graees WELD bunted dart, while musk and
moonlight win the lovers heart
Year: 1862

Do not eudeavor to shine in all companies.
Leave room for your hearers to imagine some
thing within you beyond ali you have said.
And remember. the more you are praised. the
more you Will be envied.
Year: 1862




THE SCoRN OF LABoR.-The Frankfort
(ky.) Commonwealth thinks the secret of
the bitter treason found among Southern
women is TO be found in the habitual con
tempt they feel for what they consider
the lot Of their less favored Northern
country women, They turn up their
noses ct the homely offices the women Of
the free States are in the daily habit of
performing. The bare idea of cooking
for family. or banding over . wash tub,
OF milkingA COW, or working at the dasher
or churn, Is shocking TO their delicate
organisation, and is. in their estimation,
of the essence Of slavery. and they hold in
scorn all who submit to it or require it.
They think that, if the Government sue
ceeds they may possibly have TO come
down little from their favored immuni-
tics, and il makes them savage.