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Year: 1863

COTE is the soldiers luxury, deprived
of which he imagines himself the worst
used individual that he is capable ofcon-
ceving. On a march, for con nvenicnce
sake. the coffee and sugar are mixed to-
gether. Every man carries his tin-cup
or can for making his coffee, and he
would as soon think of leaving his mus
ket as the cup wherein to make his cof-
Tee The new regiments come out very
well supplied with cups, but the old SOL
dier disdains buying cup, and manu-
factures much better one for himself.
Taking one of the cans in which fruits
and vegetables are preserved (and which
every sutler has a full assortment Of. he
cuts the top entirely out, and with a
piece OF wire cut from some abandon d
or destroyed telegraph line. he makes it
a handle and his coffee p il is complete.


The moment a halt is made. the SOL
dier commences making his coffee SO
water from hts cantecn or a neighboring
brook or spring is soon boiling briskly
over IA little fire of glowing embcrs -
Upon this boiling water he pours his
coffee and sugar, and the time the cot
Tee has settled to the bottom and the
beverage is ready for use Coffee drink
ing is passion with soldiers which
amounts to a mania A FIVE minutes
halt on march, and sollier must
h I'VE his coffee. If he strays off the
road to some of the hospitable mansions
CD by the road 81 lie, his first request Is
{" be allowed to make little coffee in


b" fire place; and on halting for the
III ht, no matter how tired be may be.
he cannot by any possibility spread his


'anket until he has enjoyed his cup f
n coffee is productive Of much OF the
diarrhGa of the camp. but taken in rea-
sonable quantities such au effect would
rarely be p oduced Attempts have been
made to substitute tea for coffee. but
with no success Soldiers think more
1T their coffee :han ell the rest of their
r'ti"ns They do not lik" tea; aud
though, when issu ID in lieu of coffee,
they will use it. yet they grumbe bot
a little at the northumberland
Il porter.
Year: 1863

A little boy was amusing himself by sing
ing Sabbath Hymns. As his infant voice
was warbling-


"Oh do not be discouraged,


For Jesus is your friend"


he suddenly stopped, and fixing his la'g ge
blue eyes upon his mother, who sat near,
engaged with her sewing, he asked very earn;
estly. "Is Jesus your friend ma 2" Struck
bv hiss earnestness, and the singularity of the
question, from so young child, the mother
pondered long upon it, till her spiritual tears
were aroused, and she rested not till she had
assured herself that Jesus was indeed her
friend. ..... s....


Then little Charlie, as though his mission
were ended. lay down sweetly in the arms
If the death angel He was not afraid to
pass through the dark valley, for Jesus was
his friend, and had gone through before, and
he could leave his dear other for Jesus
would take care of her now. And so Char
lie said his little prayers, closed his soft blue
eyes, and entered the City whose Builder and
Maker is God.


But Charles mother has never forgotten
his brief and innocent life, nor the love he
bore the Saviour, and how it was through
him she first became assured that she was
the one of Gods children, thus cxempify-
ing the truth of His word, "And little child
shall lead them"


Little children who read this, is Jesus your
friend Do you feel that whatever He does
is right, whether he lays you on bed of
sickness, and takes your earthly friends and
enjoyments from you, or from all the joys of
earth bids you select Him as the one alto
gether lovely? The smallest child has a
mission if only to teach us genticness and
humility. Be gentle, be kind, live for your
God; and some day you will meet little
Charlie and that dviue friend in Heaven.


Little Pilgrim.
Year: 1863

We have observed several wonderful stu-
ries "i late, respecting the skill Of the Chi.
nese exrcuti"ners who, it is said can strlk,
off the II, ads {" their victims skilliully that
the poor fellows themselves never discover
their loss until IA moment or two alter the,
are dead.


We reca, to mind, however, the story "f e,
German executioner, VIII" tar surpassed he
Chinese in professional drXteGlty. Upon
one occasion it happened that criminal
who was condemned had singular itching
to play at ten pins, and he impored permis-
sion to play once more at his iavrrite game
before he died. Then he said he would sub
NIT to his fate without a murmur. The
Judge thinking there would be no harm in
humoring him, granted his last prayer and
upon arriving at the place of execution he
found everything prepared for the game
pins being all set up, and the bowls being
all ready. He commenced bis favorite sport
with enthusiasm After while the sheriff
observing that he showed no inclination to
desist, made a sign to strike the fatal blow,
while he stopped for bowl. The execu.
toner did SO, but with such dexterity that
the culprit did not notice or feel it. He
thought, indeed that cold breath of air was
blowing upon his neck and drawing him
self back with shrug. his head dropped for
ward into his hands.


He naturally supposed that it was ball
which he had grasped, and seizing it firmly
rolled at the pins. All of them fell and
the head was heard to exclaim as it rebound.
ed back from the wall -..-.-
"Hurrah! I've won the camel"
Year: 1863

I remember. one day in making my
hospital rounds, a patient just arrived
presented and amputated forearm. and
SO could scarcely restrain, broad laugh
the litter was constantly on his face.


what is the matter? this does not
strike me as subject of laughter


1t is not. doctor. but excuse me
lost my arm in so funny a way that
still laugh when look a, it,


WAT way?'


Our first Sergeant wanted shaving
and got me to attend to it. as I am cor
poral. We went together in front of his
tent, l lathered him, took him by the
nose. and was about applying the razor.
when a cannon ball came. and that was
the last | saw of his head and my arm
Excuse me. doctor, for laughing so. but
| never saw anything so funny before.


This occurred during the siege of Fort
Erie,-Notes q an Army Surgeon.
Year: 1863

Among all the jokes that have been got
up at masquerade balls in the gay circles Of
Paris, we know Of none better than the one
played off on distinguished acadmician,
who was mystified during the whole evening
by his daughter, whom he left sick at home,
and was far from supposins to be SO near
him. 1t may be thought strange that faith
er should not recognize his child, but, though
passing strange, it is true. Besides the young
lady appeared that night in character en-
tirely new to her, that of coquettc; no
wonder that he did not recognize his modest
quiet daughter in the lively flirt who tor


mented him incessautly. The poor man
could not for the life Of him imagine who
the lady could be so young, apparently, yet
so well acquain nted with all the incidents Of
his early life, who adored his favorlte au-
thors, and flattered him so skilfully, not on
ly in his taste, but In every whim. The
academican was in the seventh heaven. He
was young widow, we'll looked upon by
the fair, and he saw nothing extraordinary
in his having produced an impression in his
unknown character; the only thing that sur
prised him was the exact conformity of all
her tastes, opinions, studies and prejudces to
his own. The night flew away fast in con-
versation. Towards the close Of the ball,
the gentleman invited his fair unknown to
supper. OF course the invitation was accept


ed, the lady stipulating only that she should
not remove her mask. Another wonder
She knew exactly what dishes he liked, and


what was his favorite wine. At the close Of
the supper, the gentleman politely offers to
escort the lady. to her residence. "No, no, q"
says she, al am determined to remain incog.


But l will wait on you home.' The car
riage stops in front o: his house, he takes
Year: 1863

It is not an easy task to satisfy orch.
ardists what season is the best for prun.
ing apple trees.


Many consider the time q matter oil
Indifference. contending that one season
is as good as another


A story is told of an old minister. who
once announced to his hearers that on
the following Sabbath he would tell bis
people what time to trim apple trees. -
The announcement had the desired ef-
feet, drawing out large congre CATION.


the close of the service he announced
that the time for his hearers to trim ap.
Pile trees was when their tools were
sharp


Trees pruned after the leaf fully ex-
panded are less likely t send forth suck.
ers than those pruned earlier


Trees prnn"d. or browsed down by
cattle, in the latter part of summer.
manfestly received Injury


Trees that are trimmed by the snow
splitting off twigs and branches, heal
over and repair the damage with remark
able vigor, proving that winter is not an
unfavorable time for pruning.


We have long practiced pruning in
March, because it is q season of leisure,
and have never perceived any injurious
results.


Years of the most careful observation
has proved to US that the sap will never
weep out of the living wood at an apple
tree, at wha ever season it may be cut.
Year: 1863

One evidence ot the prosperity ot the
country. in spite Of the war is. that the
nmount of the pork, bacon and lard ex
ported tins year is sixty-ope and half
millions of pounds greater than the ex
ports Of the year before. The total
amount of the above articles exported
was two hundred and sixty-two millions
Of pounds.
Year: 1863

The following is a copy Of a bill pos
ted on the wall Of a country village:


A lecture on total abstinence will be
delivered in the open air. and collec-
tion will be made at the door to defray
expenses.
Year: 1863

iSDiASAroLis' MARCH IA few days since two SER
sean.s srresed our deserters in Clark county Illinois


On their way to the with the men in charge the
Reants were arrested BY police officer and taken before
Judge Constable of the Court Of Common Pleas of the
fourth Judicial circuit Of Illinois, who committed the SER
geans to Jail for kidnapping and set the four deserters at
liberty Intelligence Of the affair having reached Col H.


b. Darlington, hs at notified Gen. Wright who or
dered him to arrest the Judge The Colonel left the night
before last with two hundred men, aud found the court in
session. Upon it's adjournment he at once arrested Chas
Constable Judge Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of the
fourth Judicial circuit for resisting the Of deserters
All was done very quietly and cautiously aud excite
ment ensued The Colonel arrived here this evening with
his prisoner who will be tried by the United States Court
Three OF the deserers earresed and brought here
Year: 1863

Accounts from South Carolina state that the magnificent
English steamer Queen Of the Wave Sunday the t
instant stranded the mouth Of the North Santee
endeavoring to run into Georgetown, (S CO. The gun
boat Conemaugh got sight Of her, but was unable TO follow
her until the tide and then found her aground and
abandoned by her who had frat attempted to blow
her up but the explosion only slightly lifted her upper
deck. The Conemaugh sent boat, armed with howt-
zer to board her, and met rebel boat coming from
with lieutenant and six soldiers board They
dered and were cent prisoners to Port Royal The
OF the Queen of the Wave consists of clothing and
ncn aud is said to be very valuable Several vessels had
been sent from Port Royal try and get her off, and if
not, to rave as much as possible Of her cargo.
Year: 1863

:, Speaking of the supply Of cotton the European
Times (Liverpoo) says:


Strange events have been produced by the civil in
America. We are receiving cotton-n dribets. 1t is
true-from the most likely and unlikely places in the world
ship has just arrived in the Mersey from China with
full cargo of tits invaluable staple and hardly week
passes without the receipt of Of the material
from quarters where, before the war; it hardly
heard Of much less grown But the most extraordinary
revulson in the cotton trade the large exporaton which
is taking place to the Federal States During the last
few days several cagoes Of cotton have been sent from
Liverpool to New York at full prices the cost of which
must be largely increased by the cost of shipment This
reversal of the ordinary laws of trade will doubtless
tnue as long the war lasts"
Year: 1863

CONCORD, MARCH 13-The returns from all the towns
except thirteen indicate majority against the Democratic
candidate for Governor of about seven hundred


Marcy Democrat for Congress the first district has
from nifty to seventyfve majority the second and third
districts elect the Republican candidates


The State Senate stands nine Republicans and three
Democrats The House have from forty-ve to fifty ma
jority for the Republicans
Year: 1863

JAMES o. wELLINa, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
The subscription price of this paper for year is Two
D0LLARs. payable in advance.


reduction of 20 per cent oneth Of the full chargel
WILDE made any who shall order and pay for at
time. ten copies Of the Weekly paper and reduction Of
95per cent Cor oneourth of the full charge any
who will order and pay for, at time, twenty
copies.


No aceosst being kept for this paper not be sent
to any unless paid for advance any longer than
the time for which il is paid
Year: 1863

Under recent act of Congress authorizing the President
to make brevet appointments without pay the President
sent to the Senate large list Of names but the Senate did
not act upon them.
Year: 1863

A PRACTICAL PREAcHER.-A preacher who came the other day to officiate at a village in Lincolnshire, has been led to believe by his brethren that the inhabitants were very stingy towards their spiritual P: ITS. According. ly at the conclusion of tl# V ice, he thus ad- dressed the congregation ' My brethren. I have bsen given to understand that there is very current notion entertained by many in this village, that the local preacher or prayer leader, whose appointment may be fixed in this village, is in his nature something entirely spiritual, or in other words, an angel.- Now am determined to give you to under stand that such n,tion is all moonshine, and that we really are men of the flesh and blood with yourselves, subject to all the ills that flesh is heir to, and that you may see how en- tirely wrong you have been in entertaining such notion, will show you what shall do with it." Here the preacher produced alarge piece of bread aud meat. and began to eat. For tie courageous hint, we have no doubt he will receive the thanks and prayers of the brethren.-London Enquirer.
Year: 1863

The orator is for an edi6ce. the newspaper for world. The one shines for all time. The orator may be compared to the lightning, which flashes over valley for moment, but leaves it again in darkness the newspaper is the sun, blazing steadily over the whole earth, and fixed on the basis of its own eternity.

 Nay such sentiments had better apply to the Bible. Newspapers are we'll enough in their place but though Heaven and Earth may pass away, Gods own eternal and immu- table Word shall never pass away.
Year: 1863

A Increment Of Importance What Ia H,p DE.


COL Chapman goes this morning to Roanoke Island and
Fortress Monroe with porant Gen. fos
ter 10 Gen Dix and avail myself Of this means OF send
Ing you this letter We are all moving down the river,
aud Col Chapman has orders to report at headquarters a
Ycwbern On his return. Everybody is surmising that
N thing In the wind, and agree with them-though
what IL is IN and must be mystery for awhile
Year: 1863

A meeting of citizens of Warren County was
held in Warrenton on the sth inst at which the
following resolutions reported from the committee
by William Eaton, Jr, Esq, were adopted:


l. Resolued, That the support of the army and
the families of our gallant defenders, and, indeed,
of our people large and the success of our great
struggle, in which everything is at stake, will be
placed in imminent peril if the planters in the Con-
ederae States do not devote their chief and al most
exclusive attention the culture of grain crops and
the production of provisions and that it is a high
and sacred duty which they owe to their country,
their families ard themselves and especially to the
brave men who are now battling for all that is dear
to Us, to give such direction to their agriculture
as to produce the largest possible supply of the
neceSSarles of life.


2. ResoLUed That our enemies conscious of their
inability to subdue US by the sword, are already
calculating upon starving US into submission, and
that every patriot ought to act in such manner as
may be most likely to defeat their hopes and
strengthen the COnfederacy in the mighty contest
in which we are engaged.


3. ResoIued, That we decidedly and strongly re-
commend to the citizens of Warren county to plant
no cc0ton for market during the present year, and
not more than fifteen hundred hills Of tobacco to
each hand between the ages of sixteen and fifty five
and that we deem it of the deepest importance that
they shall raise as much food as possible for man
and beast and that all persons present be requested
to use their influence with their neghbors to induce
them to comply with this resolution.


f. Res0LUed That in the opinion of this meeting
any man who shall, under existing circumsta aces,
plant any cotton for market, or mere than teen
hundred hills to each hand between .bs ages OF six
teen and fifty!five years in tobacco, will pursue
line of conduct vitality and papably injurious to the
public interests, and which will merit and receive
the disapprobaton and consuTs oe every man IN Il
Year: 1863

Rev. R. j. GRAvEs.-There is no truth in the
report as published in the Progress Of this City,
that the mind of this gentleman is affected, that
he was examined in HillSborough to ascertain
whether he was insane. The Editor of the Progress
has very promptly done Mr.. Graves justice and has
furnished him with the name of the malicious or
thoaghtleSs person who made the statement in that
paper Mr.. Graves is, and has beer in the regular
discharge of his pastoral duties, and his mind is
uou3t as strong and clear it was. His trial
expected to take place in Richmond, about the
Ioth OF next month. fair investigation is all he
ASKS and such an investigation will result in our
0phion, in his triumphant acquIttal.
Year: 1863




GOVERNOR PARKER, of New Jersey who
has been pronounced Copperhsad and
southern sympa,hlzer by the Republican
press, is out in stirring proclamation to
the people of his state, calling upon them
to respond to the Presidents call for more
troops. He says:


l earnestly call upon all citizens of this
state to use every effort to raise these troops.
The time for work is short, but if the peo-
pie of New Jersy, who have hitherto never
faltered in the discharge Of duty, will,
unitedly and in the proper spirit, at once
enter upon it, with the determination not TO
fail, they will succeed Our armies should
be largely reinforced. A crushing blow at
the armed power of the rebellion, if follow
ed by wise, just, and conciliatory couusels
will open the door to that peace which we
20 mush desire, and which has thus far eu
ded US. The people. amid many discoura-
ging circumstances nobly responded to my
former call for volunteers. Whatever may
be the result of this appeal, the events Of
the past few months have reflected add,
tional honor ca our beloved state have
confidence that the people will again re-
spond, and fill ,oitA roiunteers not only cur
quota of the new call, but also the small eX
isting deficiency.


Is thi, the language of a traitor to bis
country2 Or are men who have 20
charged him and Governor Seymour and
all Democrats, themselves base and lnaig-
naut liars
Year: 1863

FRosr MrsTc. was once belated in
Canada on fine winter day. and was ri.
ding over the hard snow on the margin
Of q vide lake. when the most faint and
mOurnful wall that could break solemn
silence seemed to pass through me like
dream. stopped my horse and listened.
For some time could not satisfy myself
whether the music was in the air or in
my own brain. | thought of the pine
forest, which was not far off; but the
tone was not harp-like. and there wac not
breath of wind. Then it swelled and
approached; and then it seemed to be
miles away in . moment and again il
mOaned, rs if under my very feet. 1t
was the voice Of the winds imprisoned
under the pail Of ice suddenly cast over
them by the premptory power Of the
frost. Nobody there had made air holes,
for the place was wilderness, and there
was no escape for the winds, which must
moan on till the spring warmth should
release them. They we're fastened down
in silence; but they would come out
with an explosion, when in some still
night, after q warm Spring day, the ice
would blow up, and make crash and
racket from shore to shore. So | was
told at my hosts that evening, where l
arrived with something of the sensation
of haunted man. 1t had been some
time before the true idea struck me, and
meanwhile the rising and falling moan
made my very heart thrill ngain.-[Once
. Week.
Year: 1863

Be A MAN OF YOUR WoRD. When you
promise to do . thing, do it. Be man
Of principle in your word. Do not say
that you intend to-day to visit your sick
friend or neighbor, and then suffer the
pressure Of business tn crowd it out Of
your mind. He has been watching for
your coming during the week that III
past. Could you have seen the bright
smile that Illuminated his countenance
when he said II hear his voice. his foot
steps," you would have said that the
keeping of that promise was worth more
t0 you than much "choice gold" But
when the vision had disappeared. and yon
came not, there was pity and sorrow,
even for you. written upon those features.
For gain had become formidable bar
rier against that priceless gem in every


mans character. which either shines in
itA own conspicuous light of love Of the
truth, or is set in the midnight darkness
of distrust and falsehood. Then if you
wish to do good and WELD an influence
for truth, be man Of your word.
Year: 1863

ART AND NATURE.--Did you ever watch
. sculptor slowly fashioOing a human
countenancef It is not moulded at once !;
it is not struck out at single blow. Il
is plainly and laboriously wrought. A
thousand blows rough cast it. Ten thou
sand polish and perfect it-put in the fine
touches, and bring out the features and
expression. 1t is work Of time but at
last the full likeness comes out and stands
fixed forever and unchanging as the solid
marble. Well, so does . man under the
leadings Of the spirit carve out his moral
likeness. Every day adds something to
the work-a thousand acts Of thought
and will and deed shape the features and
expression Of the soul--habits Of love
and purity and truth, Habits of false.
hood. malice and uncleaneSs, silently
mould and fashion it, till at length It
wears the image and superscripron OF
the evil one.
Year: 1863

The greatest profits of . virtuOus man.
hood are paid inside Of a man. What is
done chiefly, Il done for your manhood /;
for your conscience for your soul. God
knows that yOn are going to live after to-
day and to morrow he sees q road -efeK-
altation in which you are to walk; he re-
members that he is to lit you up and
crown you with eternal hOnOrs in heaven /;
and therefore he takes care that he does
not reward your fidelity principally by
that which builds you up in your out.
ward life, but by remuneratiOns that shall
last to all eternity,
Year: 1863

A GREAT THlNG.--A loving heart and
pleasant countenance are commodities
which 9 man should never fail to take
home with him. They will best season
his f'Od and soften his pillow. It were a
great thing for man that his wife and
children Conld truly say OF him, "He
never brought 4 frown or unhappiness
across his threshold"
Year: 1863

EVERYTHING useful or necessary is the
cheapest. Walking the most wholesome
exercise; water the best driak /; and plain
food the most nourishing and healthy
diet. Even in knowledge, the most useful
is the easiest acquired.
Year: 1863

CoNPLAINING.-We do not wisely when
We vent complaint and censure. Human
nature is more sensible in rejoicing, and
the present endufAnces easily take up
our thoughts. We cry out for little
pain. when We do but smile for = great
deal Of cOntentment