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Year: 1862

II would be difficult for me TO express too strongly
how desirable every account, il seems 10 to be
that the MIRROR should be we'll sustained. Nowhere
is the influence of good religious newspaper more
important than IL is IN Maine In state Is II more
important that the Congregational churches should
have organ Of their own. Nor do see how any
reasonable man ask for better organ than the
MIRROR. Some other papers indeed are enabled TO
supply greater quantity of reading for the same
price; but other things being equal a medium sized
paper like medium sized book is better than larger
one and can say in all sincerity that know Of no
paper, large or small, metropolitan provincial,
which, with so little intermingng Of what is of a
different character contains a larger amount or a
greater variety of readable, reliable and every way
valuable matter original and selected than the MIR
IoR Rarely do place number upon file without a
distinct feeling of regret in regard TO more or less OF
what 1t contains, that cannot have II in volume on
my shelves whore it will be constantly at hand.
Year: 1862

A New INTEREST LAw-We learn bv
the Madison journal that bill he's pass
ed both Houses Of the Legislature reduc-
ing the rates Of interest to seven per cent, i,
and will, no doubt, become a law. As a
general law on this subject would not reach
the bank interest and as it has been de-
cided that the banking law cannot he
amended, with submission Of the amend
ment to a vote Of the people, another bill
has passed providing for an amendment Of
the banking law, with submission clause
to be voted upon at the next general elec
ton. II approved by the people. it will
take effect on the 10Th daY Of January
next. In order iha, the rate of interest
Of bankers and others should be pu. upon
an equality, the general law reducing in
terest does no. 90 into operation till the
18th day of January, 1863 This will
give ample time for the law to become
understood BY the people, and to have the
business of the State conform TO its require
ments
Year: 1862

We cannot, for the life Of us, imagine
why it is that we hnd men-men who
have suffered much in consequence OF
unequal taxation foisted upon them by
East Virginia to build up improvements
that have never benefited the West one
iota-We say, we cannot imagine why il
is that we now and then find men lifting
up the ''puny arm Of rebellion" against
our endeavOrs to secure q new State.
We have never yet found truly loyal
man who was opposed to our securing
new State; and we have almost, if not
quite, come to the conclusion that those
who oppose il arc Of that class WhO,
when they find they cannot rule, deter
mine to ruin. Such men are a drawback
and curse to any community, aud are only
fit to inhabit the dominiOns of JEFF. Davis
proper!


They have the impudenee and hardi-
hoop to ask us what we expect to gain by
having new State. We have much 10
gain. With o new State, comes free
Schools, equal taxation, the developement
of our mineral resources, the establish
ment of manufactures, workshops Of all
kinds, mills foundries, furnaces. school
houses, churches, railroads, turnpikes,
-
hOurishing. prosperous people could wish
for; and if we fail to secure a new State,
we lose all these advantages, besides being
taxed to the death to pay of the debts Of
bankrupt and profigate Eastern Virgi-
niaj and now that her public improve
ments have been laid waste by the war,
we must pay our portion Of taxes to
rebuild and repair these. although not a
farthing to our benefit has accrued, or
ever can accrue therefrom. Eastern Vir-
ginia's interest are diametrically opposed
to ours, and ever have been. Therefor,
we must have new State, let It cost what
it will and we have too much confidence
in the good sense Of West Virginiaus.
generally, to suppose, for moment, that
they will oppose the new State movement
and vote against the Constitution when it
again comes before them for their ratifica-
ton or rejection.
Year: 1862

patriot. until this most foul and unnatural
rebellion shall be crushed out. Here are
men by hundreds. driven out from their
homes. for the crime of loving the Flag Of
our Union. have talked with them; and
| tell you no tongue nor pen can do Justice
to the story OF their sufferings. My blood
boiled; and in the presence of these sons of
Tennessee. who are still true amid the
most cruel outrages. | feel grieved and
ashamed there are in Indiana miserable
apologies for men, who actually sympa
thize with. and give encouragement to the
traitorous crew whose hands are rcd with
the blood of patriots slain in defense of our
Free Institutions Conventions are held, as
that one at Indianapolis. for the express
purpose Of striving to convince the infa-
nous leaders of the conspiracy to over
throw the Government. that they st II have
influence in the North These are the men
who were opposed to coercion aud who
in their public prints. and by their public
speeches, deluded the South into the be.
lief that if the Government made any at
tempt to suppress the rebellion by force,
"a fire in the rear. would be opened upon
the troops. which would either stop their
march altogether. or wonderfully accele-
rate it." The South believed this. aud
thought that in case Of war. the Govern
ment would be utterly powcrless; and hence
these men are responsible for all the woes
and calamities which have now come upon
the country. Now they rail at the Adj
ministration. and hypocritically pretend to
be Union men, while they condemn every
measure that is adopted for the maintain
ten.nce of the Union.


The news has just reached us that an
other victory has crowned our arms at Cor
NTH, and that Island No. 10 is ours
Thus the good work goes gloriously en-
May the "bloody treason" that has "four-
ished over us" speedily be driven back to
the He'll from whence it came


My kindest regards to all your friends.


JASPER PACKARD.
Year: 1862

He WANTED TO KEow.-A few oven
ings since the express train on the Lake
Shore Railroad was tearing along between
Mentor and Painsville Mt q tremendous
rate, The train was tho Lightning"
and little behind time. Suddenly n
man was observed at some distancc ahead
waving his hat and gestculaling wildly.
The alarm whistle sounded, brakes put
down, and engine reversed. Fifty heads
prolruded from the windows in sudden
alarm, and when with scorched brakes and
jarring motion thc train approached n
halt, dozen men Jumped off and rushed
with the conductor to learn what immi-
neut danger had been averted by the
thoughtfulness of the countrvmnn.-
Slowly the countryman replaced his hat
on his head and wiped his heated face as
he replied TO their excited interrogalons.
Said he: al was thinking of going to
Erie some time this yere summer, an
tho't Id larn the price you'd tax n lellcr
fer going"


In one minute more the train was tear
ing along eastward, whilst very muddy
counlryman was picking himself up out
OF n wet ditch, and firing q whole bat
terry Of curses after the fast disappearing
conductor.
Year: 1862

81 am heart and soul with YOU in the
objects you have IN view. Enough of
treasure and blood have already been spent
upon the negro question. I ann fully per-
suaded that the unwise and uhtimely agi-
tation of this sui Jet gives strength to the
rebellion, and will cost millions OF treasure
and thousands of lives: and that there is
no hope for anything else but to restore
the Union as it was and the constitution as
it Is; that all efforts for anything else must
end in abortion, anarchy, an& dis>olu-
ton"
Year: 1862

ESA Danish writer speaks OF a hut SO
miserable that ii didn't know which way to
fall. and SO kept standing. ibis is like tn.
man Mat had such completely of diseases
that he did not know what to die of and so
lived OH.
Year: 1862

ES Napoleon gave reason for his
always beating the Austrians, that ''Ihey
newer knew The value of half an hour
Our Generals may not need the bene-
tit of this remark. but it can do them nc
harm.
Year: 1862

The greatest danger to cur daughters in
the present time is the neglect Of domes
tic education. Not only to themselves,
but - husbands families and the commu.
nifty at large, does the evil extend. By fur
the greatest amount Of happiness in civil.
lied life is found in domestic relations, and
most Of those depend on the domestic
culture and habits Of the wife and mother.
Let our daughters be intellectually edu
Gated as highly rs possible let their NOR.
al aud social nature receive the highest
graces of gor and refinement but along
with these let the domestic virtues find n
prominent place.


We cannot say much about our daugh.
ters being hereafter wives and mothers,
but we ought to think much of it, and
give the thought prominence for their
education. Good wives they cannot be, at
least for men of intelligence, without cul>
ture; good mothers they certainly cannot
be without it ard more than this, they
cannot be such wives as men iced unless
they are good housekeepers, without a
thorough and practical training to that
end. Our daughters should be practically
taught TO bake, wash, sweep, cook, set ta-
be and do everything appertaining to the
order, neatness, economy and happiness
Of the household. Ar this they can learn
as well S not, and better than not. II
need not interfere in the least with their
intellectual education, nor with the high
est degree of refinement On the contra>
ry it would greatly contribute ther -
Only let that time which is worse than
wasted in idhness, sauntering and gossip,
frivolous IeadiUg, and various modern fe-
male disSipations which kill time and
health, be devoted to domestic duties and
education, and our daughters would som
he all that the highest interests Of society
demand. A benign, eleyating influence
would 20 forth through all the families in
the land. Health and happiness would
now sparkle in many lustrous eye, the
bloom would soon return to beautity many
a faded cheek, and doctors bill! would
give way to hills of wholesome fare. - Ar
hu's NIg1-inc.
Year: 1862

nss- Kissing, it is said, was an ancient
expedient among kinsmen 10 discover
who Of the fair circle had been drinking,
as it was considered a PROCLAMATION Of
their beautiful lips to hathe them in vine.
Year: 1862

LYYNvILLE, Oct. 9th, 1861.


KIND FRIEND:-Your letter was source
Of much surprise to me, although the night
l bid you good bye, correspondence was
agreed upon; still l thought the request was
made more through compliment to me, than
anything else. am glad TO know, howev-
er, l am not forgotten by my friend; and
hope the correspondence already begun
will not be discontinued through any neg
lect on my part, as regards punctuality.


see you have buckled on your Armor in
defence of our Beloved South, and shared
the common lot of soldiers. Although so
much has been said about the feeling
prompting our Brothers and friends to leave
their homes and attachments TO spill even
their life's blood in defense Of their country,
still, is this not uppermost in the minds and
hearts of our countrymen? AS the North
ern tyrant sends out his poor misguided
men to fight the brave and heroic sons of
this faithful land, my blood boils with rage,
to think that such man should attempt TO
make us submit. Mol there is no such
feeling as submission amongst us. and
should all of our brave sons be extermina'
ted, their example will inspire the remaining
ones-without regard to sex-to fight then
in o field of blood before we submit. And
/ believe their spirits will accompany us OF
our mission.


Oh how l regret that my fate is to sit
quietly down, and let them come on US with
out striking a blow. But, as such is the
case, must content myself with trying to
furnish comforts for those who are gone
Satisfied, can do that much. Ma is spin
ming for life and death, declaring she is go
ing to knit fifty pair of socks for the soldiers
She no doubt, expects me to assist her.


suppose camp life agrees with you very
we'll, at least hope that such is the case
for sorry would be to hear that my friend
was in III health, at such a place. You, O.
course, keep in fine spirits, though know
it is somewhat trying to bear up all th'
time,-beng separated from home, but
will not say friends. 1t is only necessary
for a Confederate soldier to say that he i
of the c. A. A. and every ones heart AM
house in the South. is open to receive him
His friends are numerous.


What is your occupation in Camp2 Th
+ allurements there are great, no doubt, ant
you have 6ne chance Of judging humal
nature, being thrown with SO many. SUI
there is that, in camp life, that necessarily
Year: 1862

blunts the 6uer qualities Of our nature, as
there is nothing but scenes of wildness and
dissipation around you all the time. trnst
to your high standard Of moral excellency
as safeguard against all temptation, and
hope you will exert your influence over
those around you. Your duty to your g God
is paramount to that Of your country, and
in your present state, you no doubt feel
that yonr fate is more Immediately in the
hands Of God Put your trust in Him,
and all will be right.


You, perhaps, will tbiuk strange Of one
so young as myself, Offering advice to you,
and may term il presumption, but we can
not be too often reminded of our dHty, as
we are prone to forget. II such are your
thoughts, | hope you will conclude by say.
ing, you are glad to know yonr friends think
SO much Of your welfare.


/ should like to stay in camp awhile, for
l am SO fond Of adventure. Speaking of
adventure must tell you Of what consid-
er rather sad adventure: went out RI
ding with young man, who always drove
very fast horse. He said he thought
was brave, but if objected to the horse be
would procure another. But l told him /
did not care if he drove her, provided be
did not break my neck OF course he prom
ised he would not do that, so off we started.
We had very fast and pleasant ride of
four miles when upon going down steep
hill the gearing broke, the buggy ran on
the horse. frightened him, and he began to
kick most violently. The next thing he ran
away with us, turned the buggy over throw
ing me with great violence on my back on
large rock. My friends hand was badly
burned by the reins was badly hurt, be.
ing unable to move my hands or feet for
several days. 1t was thought had receiV-
ed very serious injury, but am now up
and going about almost anywhere. l hope
will soon be well. received letter from
your friend Miss Emma, giving me an
account of the marriages.. Tom Sneed is
married; also Charley Seed to Miss Matte
White Of Alabama. l thought you would
have been married by this time to young
lady living near you. That has been the
report.


Miss Emma is very well and know if
she knew was writing to her friend, she
would have some sweet little message for
you. She writes me Mr.. Connell will soon
be in Memphis, from Virginia where he has
been FIVE months. / will return home in g
week or so, of course you know my address


Ma sends her compliments, aud says tel
Mr.. Bentley to load his gun with patriot
ism, prime it with good judgment, take ain
with courage, and fire-bang a the Yan
KEGS" as that will be a good shot for your
country.


Write soon to me, for l would like to hcar
of everything concerning you, and young
lady friend of yours-kin to somebody il
Memphis, is more than anxious to hear.


Wishing you all good health and succes
| remain your friend, NJ.
Year: 1862

NELsON OREEk, sept, oU, IbbI.
DR, J.C. YoUNG,-YOu will remember what a
moor wretched creature was when last saw you,
and the result has astonished me as well as my
friends Your invaluable prescription and excellent
advice have completely overcome ailments such as,
il seems to me- never afflicted mortal before.
er wrote letter with greater satisfaction than pen
this. shall remember you with gratitude as long
as live That you may live long to alleviate the
suIerings of others you have mine is my earnest
prayer Please accept my heartfelt thanks that you
have brought this almost hopeless case to so happy
a termination. Yours truly,
Year: 1862

The hearts OF children yearn for sympa-
thy and affection, and turn to their parents
to receive it as naturally as the flowers turn
to the sunshine. Ones heart aches for
the children who, when they look to their
parents for bread, receive only stone. It
is not enough that our children have food
and clothing, and an opportunity to attend
church and school, they often need to be
soothed and strengthed by assurance Of
our love and confidence; and parents who
are wise and considerate will not forget
this in the management of their families.


1t is popular belief with mothers, that
washing young children daily in cold wa
ter makes them hardy. This is a grave
mistake the feeble circulation of some
children requires the aid and assistance of
warm water and warm clothing. The
greatest medical man who ever lived
John Hunter-recommended three rules
for the management of children, and they
express the substance of a volume he
says, "Give them plenty of milk, plenty
OF sleep, and plenty of flannel"


Many OF the faults of children result
from ignorance and reconsideration, and
are to be treated tenderly and in the spirit
OF Him who did not break bruised reed
or quench the smoking flax. And soon as
there is evidence of genuine penitence for
the wrong done there should be PROMPT
and hearty forgiveness.


AS was preparing to leave the house
the other day, my little two-year old came
running to me, and turning up rosy and
dlmpled cheek, said, II think you had bet
ter kiss me, papa" Of course I kissed
not only the upturned cheek, but every
square inch of her face upon which kiss
could be planted. Passing into the street
walked along, with her voice, soft and
musical as the notes of bird, lingering
in my ears, and repeating over and over
the words. 81 think you had better kiss
me, papa" This incident-so unimportant
in itself that perhaps l ought to apologize
to your readers for referring to it-but
1t served to remind me of our obligations
to our children, and of their claim not only
to our love, but also to its frequent and
appropriate manifestation. And they be-
gin very early in life to plead for the re-
cognitiOn Of this claim.
Year: 1862

This is the true sentiment-the genuine
patriOtism-whch alone can save the
country; hear it from the lips of border
State as pronounced by the LouisciNe
JOu1nM:


"We call upon the true and enlightened
friends of the country, North and South,
to 20 or say nothing in consequence of the
wild, but void and transient policy of the
administration, which may tend to cripple
or relax the prosecution of the war, but to
bend without abatement their whole ener-
gies to the speedy breaking up and disper-
sion of the military power of the rebellion
trusting, as they may safely trust implicitly
that then, if not before then, the control of
affairs will have passed into conservative
hands, and will be directed solely to the
re-establishment of the government in its
constitutional integrity
Year: 1862

trap that ever was laid-and we have
walked intoi it.


Is it any wonder that such position
on the inside of an arc OF circle of bate
res-


Mid upper neither and surrounding fires
our troops were over and over again brok-
en- end shattered in the attempt to take it :?
The wonder is that such admirable pluck
WAS shown.


1t is Il hopeless task, now, to go back
over the series of blundcrs that have made
this disaster possiblc-to inquire, for ID
stance, who is responsible for the delaying
of the pontoon bridges ten days beyond
the time promised General Burnside, thus
enabling the rebels to render their position
iinpregnable. Enough that the inc qusition
viii come by and by.
Year: 1862

She is modest, she is bashful,
Free and easy. but not bold
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not too young, and not too old.
Half inviting, half repulSiOn.
Now advancing and now shy,
There is mischief in her dimple.
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature,
She is schoolcd in all her arts.
She has taken hcr diploma.
As the mistress Of al hearts.
she can tell the very moment.
When to sigh and when to smile.
Oh maid is sometimes charming.
But a widow all the while.
You are sad ? how very serious
VIII her handsome face become.
Are YOU angry: She is wretched.
Lonely, friendless. fearful. dumb.
Are yon nirt.iiii how her laughter
Silver sounding, will ring out.
She can lure, and catch, and play you
Is the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors Of Forty


Who have grown so bold and wise.
Young Americans of Twenty.
With your lovclocks in your ewes.
You may practice all the lessons.
Taught by Cupid since the fall.
But know a little widow,
Who could win, and fool you all.
Year: 1862

attorney and Counselior at Lar.
Has resumed the practice of his profession in
Nanitowoc, and car now promise to give
prompt attention to all professional business
entrusted to him.
~ Collections made in any part of the State.
For few weeks bis Office will be found at
his dwelling house.
Year: 1862

No person shall be held to answer for
a capital, or otherwise infam ous crime,
unless on a presentment or indictment of
grand july, except in cases arising IN
the land or naval forces, or in the MALTA,
when in actual service in time Of war or
public danger; nor shall any person be
subject for the same offence to be 'wice
put in jeopardy of life or limb nor shall
be compelled in any criminal case to be
a witness against himself, nor be deprived
of life, liberty, or property, without due
process of law nor shall private prop
elty be taken for public use, without just
compensation.
Year: 1862

SEC. l. Full faith and credit shall be
given in each state to the public acts,
records, and iudicial proceedings of every
other state. And the congress may by
general laws prescribe the manner in
which such acts, records and proceedings
shall be proved, and TIM effect thereof.


Sec. 2. The citizens of each state
shall be entitled to all privileges and i'm.
munities of citizens of the several states


A person charged in any state with
treason, felony, or other crime, who shall
flee from justice, and be found in another
state, shall on demand of the executive
authority of the state from which he fed,
be delivered up, to be removed to the
state having jurisdiction of the crime,


No person held to service or labor in
one state, under the laws thereof, escaping
into another, shall in consequence of any
law or regulation therein, be discharged
from such service or labour, but such shall
be delivered up on claim of the party to
whom such service or labour may be due.


SEC. 8. New states may be admitted
by the congress into the Union; but no
new state shall be formed or erected within
the jurisdiction of any other state nor
any state be formed by the junction of
two or more states, or parts OF states.
without the consent of the legislatures OF
the states concerned as well as OF the
congress,
Year: 1862

In all criminal prosecutions, the ac-
cused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
aud public trial, by an impartial jury OF
the state aud district wherein the crime
shall have been committed, which district
shall have been previously ascertained by
law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation; to be confronted
with the witnesses against him to have
compulsory process for obtaining wit
nesses in his favour, and to have the as
assistance OF counsel for his defence.
Year: 1862




The congress, whenever two thirds Of
both houses shall deem it necessary, shall
propose amendments to this constitution,
or. on the application of the legislatures
Of two thirds Of the several states, shall
call a convention for proposing amend
ments, which, in either case, shall be
valid to all intents and purposes. as part
Of this constitution, when ratified by the
legislatures Of three fourths Of the several
states, or by conventions in three fourths
thereof, as the one or the other mode Of
ratification may be proposed by the con-
gress provided that no amendment which
may be made prior to the year one thous-
and eight hundred and eight shall in any
manner affect the first and fourth clanscs
in the ninth section Of the first article
and that no state, without is consent,
shall be deprived Of its equal suffrage
in the senate.