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Year: 1863

The Rochester Union, of the l4th inst


says :--One of those painful episodes in lite
which remind us of the uncertainty of all
things human was witnessed yesterday at
? Elmira, on the return of the 23d regiment
from the field. The people of Elmira made
all preparations requisite to give the re-
turning volunteers warm welcome, and
many came in from abroad who had friends
in the regiment TO join in the festivities


Among those from abroad was party from
Cortland, who had come with a bride to
meet her intended husband, Capt. Clark, OF
the 23d. The feeling of the party, knowing
that the train was momentarily expected
may well be imagined. They saw in antiei-
patton the young Captain meeting his bride
and she doubtless saw him in her fancy as
he was rushing from the train to meet her
But alas what change was to shortly
take place in the feelings of that young lady
and her attendant friends. The train came


but instead of bringing the young Captain
full of life and with buoyant hope, II brought
his corpse. He had been killed but few
hours before near Williamsporl, by coming
in contact with bridge. The bride was
overwhelmed with grief and was borne away
by sorrowing friends. The party returned
to Cortland, bearing the remains of Capt
Clark--a mourning troupe indeed. This
sad accident caused much sensation in the
regiment, and threw cloud over the (estiy


tiles in which the officers and men were in


vited to engage. by the people Of Elmira
Year: 1863

hills, however, shot could be got length
ways Of a trench, and behind this trifling
breastwork. To gain the thicket, then,
without being too visible on the barren
slope, was Joel's idea.


The next day private Shapes took with
him long piece of stout twino and a re-
volver, when he went out on picket duty.
1t was not yet daylight, but the gray aud
indistinct light of dawn had begun to pale
in the east.


The sentinel, as soon as the guard pass
ed along, hastened to drive a smooth
stake in the ground, and rest his mus
ket over fork in n cedar tree in front of
the stake, the muzzle of the weapon point
ing in the direction of the pit on the fur
ther slope.


He then cooked the piece, and fastened
one end of the cord to the trigger, begin
ming stealthily to crawl down the hill on
his hands and knees, paying out the line
as he went.


1t was hazardous experiment, for the
thicket, when he gained it, was very
sparse, and so near the point that the
Confederate sentry, had he suspected Jo-
els presence there, could hardly have fail
ed 10 hit him.


Lying down, however, the Vermonter
awaited sunrise, and as the shadows faded
away in the mists of morning he saw the
light CLEAN upon bayonet peering from
the trench of the hillside.


"Now for to make him show bis pic
tur," said Joel.


He pulled the string carefully at first,
until it was drawn tight, an then n very
slight extra jerk fired the musket from the
cedars above.


He had not calculated wrongly. AS
soon as the riheman in the pit heard this
martial salutation from the enemy over
opposite, as he supposed, he raised him.
self up to return the fire, and brought his
head and shoulders plainly into sight.


The next moment he went heels over
head into tho trench again, with bullet
from the unerring Colt straight through
the side OF the head.


"The darn'd foolw said Shapes,
=" didn't he know fellow might shoot off
a gun without having hold Of it9


The Confederate pickets decided there
after that this position was too exposed
to be proftably occupied.
Year: 1863

Eot few OF our readers have during
the past year or two accumulated moro
than is apparently wanted in their busi-
ness. To many it is somewhat perplex-
ing inquiry how to bestow their goods
They desire that their surplus capital shall
be safe, and that it shall yield fare return
for the investment. We have counseied.
and still advise, that the Government Sc
curlties now in the market are among the
very best stocks. Their value enchances
with every victory, and we rejoice that
these are multiplying weekly. But there
is danger that mauy will overlook invest
ments nearer home that would be equally
safe and in the end moro remuneratiye.
IL has been proved over and over again,
that capital judicously used in farming
can be made to pay percentage with
which reasonable men will be abundartly
satisfied. Indeed the want of sufficient
means to properly improve the farm and
bring it up to its best producing capacity,
is the great hindrance to the advancement
of thousands. They are barely able to
make ends meet when intrest day comes
round, and are unable TO drain, TO subsoil.
to manure, to build and fence, and thus
from year to year the farm is at stand
still, if it be not running down. To such
we repeat the advice repeatedly given in
these columns, sell part of the farm and i'm
prove the remainder, and there viii be more
satisfaction in working, because ofless en-
barrasment, and in the end greater profit.
To those whose farms.are already paid for,
and who are SO fortunate as to be inqnir-
ing what to do with his surplus capital, We
say, spend it on the farm, if it be not al
ready at the highest point Of productive
ness. Fifty dollars per acre spent in drain
ing will often give an incresed fertility to
the soil equivalent to ten, or even twenty
per cent on the amount expended. So
of buildings for shelter, planting Of orch
ards, and purchase of manure. Each for
himself will be enabled to Judge what is
lacking to make his a first class farm
Many capitalists have shown their fore
sight by seeking investments among the
agricultural community, advancing funds
to yonng men just starting in the world,
for the purchase of farms, or to those de-
string to improve the land already owned.
Others have wisely purchased homes in
the country, and decided them to their
wives, that something substantial may re-
main in case of reserves which often pros
trate the most successful business men.
Hundreds of these will in after years dis
cover that this was wise, not only because
it saved something from the wreck of their
fortunes, but from finding in the peaceful
occupations ofintelegent husbandry sat
isfaction never enjoyed in the whril ofthe
city, and more than this, better atmos-
phere, moral as well as physical, for the
education Of their children. Many among
our readers are of the mercantile and man
ufacturing classes and they may well give
this subject their careful thought. In
the end, some of them will without doubt,
thank the AgriculturiSt for having mado
these timely, practical suggestions. s.-Am.
Agriculturist, dug.


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Year: 1863

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-A friend, who
came through Livingston County, a few
days ago, gives us the particulars of SIN
gular and terrible accident by lightning,
which occurred at farmhouse near How
ell, during the recent heavy thunder storms.
The man, whose name we have forgotten,
was lying on the floor near the stove, when
the lightning descended the chimney and
struck him, shivering every bone in his
body. What is still more singular is that
his little child, with whom he was playing,
and who was lying across his body, escap.
ed uninjured. Another child in the room
was struck senseless, and the farmers wife
had two of her fingers torn open by light
ning.-Jackson Eagle, dug. s.
Year: 1863

GAMBLING-Let every man avoid all
sort of gambling as he would poison. A
poor man or boy should not allow him
self even to toss up for halfpenny, for
this is often the beginning of habit Of
gambling; and this ruinous crime comes
on by slow degrees. Whilst man is
minding his work ho is playing the best
game, and he is sure to win. A gambler
never makes a good use of his money,
even if he should win.-New York En-
quirer.
Year: 1863

To BE IMPRovED.-The Lansing Stats
Journal states it is in contemplation to
form company for the improvement of
Grand River,sfrom that point to Grand
Rapids. The rapidly increasing wealth
of the Valley, agriculturally and com
mercially considered, enhanced to no small
degree in perspective BY the development
of its resources for the manufacture of
salt, demand this movement. We trust
it will be successful. The more enterprise
the more wealth, power, influence and i'm
portance.
Year: 1863

AN exchange has the following MS an
excellent system of gardening for young
ladies': Make up your beds early in the
morning; SOW buttons ou your husbands
shirts; do not rake up any grievances
protect the young and tender branches of
your family; plant smile of good tenn
per in your face; and carefully root out
all angry feelings and expect good crop
of happiness.
Year: 1863

The bursting buds look up
To greet the sunlight while it fingers yet
On the warm hill side, and the violet


Opens its azure cup
Meekly, and countless wild flowers wake to fling
Their earliest incense on the gale of Spring.


Continual songs arise
From universal Nature-birds and streams
Mngle their voices, and the glad earth seems


A second Paradise
Thrice blessed Spring! Thou Dearest gifts divine
Sunshine, and song, and fragrance all are thine.


Nor unto earth alone.


Thou hast blessing for the human heart,
Balm for its wounds, and healing for its smart,


Telling of winter flown.
And bringing hope upon thy rainbow wing,
Type of Eternal Life--thrice blessed Spring.
Year: 1863

THE marriage of General Tom Thumb
was given an excessively high tone by the
assertion that he would not on any ac.
count allow Mrs. Thumb to be exhibited
for money. 1t turns out as we expected.
The little wretch is showing his three
weeks bride in Boston at two shillings a
head.
Year: 1863

A Boy HERo.-Among the passen-
gers from Chicago by the way of Crest
line this morning were woman and two
children, whose history is of considerable
interest. The woman, who is still young
and good looking, with her husband and
two children, one about eleven years old
and the other about fifteen months, lived
at New Ulm, Minnesota. Last fall, when
the Indians massacred the unfortunate in
habitants of that ill-fated village, the hus-
band was killed outright, and the woman
so terribly outraged and injured that she
was left for dead amid the other victims
Of that frightful massacre. The children
were overlooked in the carnage, and es-
capped uninjured.


After the Indians had gone the boy
came out of his hiding-place, and found
both parents seemingly dead. He then
picked up the child, and started out across
the prairies towards the settlement. For
thirty miles the little fellow trudged along,
carrying the child, stopping to rest and
sleep occasionally on his weary march,
but at last he arrived in safety among
the white people.


The people who subsequently started
ed out to the relief of New Ulm, found
the mother not dead, and by care she was
finally restored TO life and health. They
went out this morning to Warren, where
they have friends Cleveland Herald.
Year: 1863

T Major E. L. PArrE is spoken Of as . candi-
date for Representative from Riley county. The
Doctor is Q radical-one of our sort of things
He believes in killing rebels. and don't 60 much
on the Curb Stone General /" policy of wooing
them back. He enlisted as private in old COM
pany B Of the Second Regiment. and Was ap-
pointed Surgeon of that Regiment. and subse
quently Medical Director of the Army of the
Frontier. A short time since he resigned and
was honorably discharged. We know from
personal knowledge that be discharged his duty
faithfully, and that the heart of many . poor
soldier will warm up when he remembers kind
attentions. He is capable and will honestly
represent the interests of his county and the
State at large.
Year: 1863

The Emancipation Proclamation of the Presi
dent was deemed by some as inefficient. because
it was not universal in its terms. To those de-
string the complete abolition Of Slavery. from
principle, without regard to the loyalty of mas
ters, it was unsatisfactory, inasmuch as bounda
ries were laid down to the boon Of liberty then
bestowed. But the Almighty is solving the
problem, and man is but q weapon in His hands
None little thought, at the time that Abraham
Lincoln gave the first stroke of the pen that
caused shackles to fall, that Jefferson Davis
would make the last and finishing stroke, where
by the remaining manacled limbs would be
freed! But such is the strangest feature of the
rebellion.


main object of which was, in the beginning. to
defend Slavery and secure its permanency. has
issued an edict giving freedom to Five Hundred
Thousand bondmen, and as if to be more liberal
still, offers them fifty acres of land each. AT
the solicitation of conference of the Governors
Of the Confederate States, JEFF. has decided to
call into his service half a million of black
troops upon such terms. When the Federal
Government began the organization of colored
troops, rebels North and South protested in the
name of civilization" and the rebel Govern.
ment treated with the most shocking barbarity
>eolored soldiers who have fallen into their hands
But why the change? 1t is indicative Of the
exhaustion of the Confederacy. as we'll as an
important step in the great march Of Universal
Freedom.


This will not in the least strengthen the rebel
cause, and however unnecessary some may deem
it as furthering emancipation, still it must be
regarded as having IN important bearing in
this great progress. It will tend to hasten the
end aimed at in Encoln's proclamation. And
we imagine that those brought from the interior
of secessia will be worth but little when they
observe their brothers in arms on the opposite
side. enjoying freedom, green backs, good clothes,
and nations.
Year: 1863

HoRsEMANsHIP IN CHILI.-Darwin, in his
" Researches in South America gives the
following account of the method of mastering
and training the horses, in Chill. The power
of man over the horse, and the facility with
which he is taught the most surprising and
wonderful feats of skill, is truly astonishing.
The Guachos are well known to be perfect
riders. The idea of being thrown let the
horse do what he Gkesl never enters their
heads. The criterion of good rider is man
who can manage an untamed colt, or who, if
his horse falls, alights on his own feet, or
who can perform other such exploits have
heard of man betting he would throw his
horse down twenty times, and that nineteen
times he would not fall himself | recollect
seeing Guaeho riding a very stubborn
horse. which three times successfully reared
so high as to fall backwards with great VIC
lence. The man judged with uncommon
coolness the proper moment of slipping off
NOT an instant before or after the right
time and as soon as the horse got up the
man jumped on his back; at last they start
ed off in gallop.
Year: 1863

GEoLoGY.-To see in granite rock and
plastic clay and old red sandstone the story
of all time, page by page, without blot or
erasure or any such thing; to find in proper
folio the lithograph of leaves unraveled to a
Younger son, of leaves that fell, perhaps, in
the first frostin Eden to read the register"
of all the guests in this great caravansary, as
they came and went; to find the diamond in
disguise amid its swarthy brethren of the
coal: to read the age of running streams in
pebbles, and time the thunder of cascades
over their smooth thresholds; all this
and more does Geology do for the seeing
eve. and thus kindles Natures face with the
light of a sublime zpression.-Iai51e beachh.-
Year: 1863

CURE FOR DIPrHERIA.-A gentleman who
has administered the following remedy for
diptheria, says that it always is effectual in
affording speedy relief: Take common to-
baceo pipe, place live coal within the bowl,
drop little tar upon the coal, and let the
patient draw smoke into the mouth and dis
charge it through the nostrils. The remedy
is safe and simple, and should be tried when
ever occasion may require. Many valuable
lives may be saved, the informant confident
ly believes, by prompt treatmenta as above.
Year: 1863

THE LATEST NoyELTy.-The London Nor
ming Advertiser publishes an account of
wonderful invention in France, by which
foot soldier. in heavy marching order, is en-
abled to walk on the water without sinking.
1t consists of pair of India rubber boots
and trousers, all Of one piece, which are filled
with air little below the waist, and heavily
weighed at the feet With these trousers on
a detachment has frequently crossed the lake
of Vineennes. where the water is about ff-
teen feet, firing their muskets and loading as
they went. The men sink about two feet,
the water barely reaching the top of their
thighs. and appear not TO have any difficulty
in keeping their balance and moving.
Year: 1863

THE LITTLE GIRL AND HER DoIL-Says
Victor Hugo: g The doll is one of the most
imperious necessities, and at the same time
one of the most charming instincts of female
childhood. To care for, to clothe, to adorn,
to dress, to undress, to dress over again, to
teach, to scold little, to rock, to cuddle, to
put to sleep, to imagine that something is
somebody-all the future of woman is there.
Even while musing and prattling, while ma
king little wardIobes, and little baby clothes,
while sewing little dresses. little boddices,
and little jackets. tie child becomes a little
girl, the little girl becomes a great girl, the
great girl becomes woman. The first baby
takes the place of the last doll"
Year: 1863

That was very pretty conceit of ro-
mantle husband and father whose name was
Rose. who named his daughter Wild" so
that she grew up under the appeuation of
..Wild Rose" But the romance of the name
was sadly spoiled in few years, for she
married man by the name Of Bull. -
Year: 1863

q This is sound Company


g The insurance c4 eertan sam for ones family
is prudence that every man should adopt in these
critical times


g The man that would be respected and loved by
his family in life, and gratefully remembered in
death. will provide his family against want


''All most prudent citizens and soldiers
insuring competence to their families in they
are drafted or killed in the service; it is the only
safeguard in these critical times nl:9m
Year: 1863

The action of the Illinois Copperhead Leg
islature, in relation to the suppression of the
Chicago Times, will send a glow of delight
through the languishing blood of the rebels
confronting our armies in the South. For
the first time since the commencement of our
national struggle, have the reasonable views
and designs of its enemies, attained so strong
and undisguised an expression, and but for
the belief that these Representatives"
of the people are acting in utter defiance OF
the sentiments of their constituents, and
that their action, so far as it is at war with
the policy of the Government, will be Sc
verely repudiated, we should reasonably be
alarmed at the possible consequences of
their official protest against the wholesome
measures of Gen. Burnside, endorsed as they
virtually have been, by the President.


The Chicago Times, as is we'll known, has
been the most persistent, bitter, and unblush-
ing in its assaults upon the Government,
presenting from day to-day arguments for
the consideration of the people, whose prac-
tical results can be nothing but violent oppo-
sition to the enforcement of the laws, and
particularly to the conscription act. That its
course in this respect has not earlier engaged
the attention of those in authority has long
been a standing wonder, and now that meas
ures are being actively taken for the enforce
ment of the consciiption act, the success of
those efforts, no less than the safety and dig
nifty of the Government, positively demanded
that this incendiary voice should be hushed.
It is not the wish or intention either of the
Government or of Burnside, to interfere with
political organizations or to abridge the lib
erty of individuals, unless they are clearly
and fagrantly exerted to aid and encourage
the rebellion. The very spirit of sedition
which has-and not for the first time-mani.
tested itself in the Democratic Legislature Of
Illinois, is the most convincing evidence Of
the mischievous influence of the inspiration
on which its members are accustomed te
draw. ..- l.


There is nothing in Burnside's Order "a
nor in any other order Of his, which need dis
turb the feelings of any loyal man. If trait
ors, wincing under the stroke, make 1t tn
occasion to acknowledge and exhibit thel


treason, let the people, in accordance will


the dictates Of patriotism, be prompt to stig


matize and to punish. 49,.
Year: 1863

Fools, lunarians, the weak minded and
the ignorant, are irascible, impatient, and
of ungovernable temper great hearts and
wise, are calm, forgiving, and serene.


The most imperturbable and the ablest
dsputer of his age, was the Scotchman,
Henderson. When glass of water was
thrown in his face by the ungovernable
rage into which his antagonist had allowed
himself to be thrown by the anticipation of
inevitable defeat tho Scotchman calmly
wiped his dripping cheeks, and remarked,
with a smile, " That is diversion F; let us
proceed with the argument"


1t is said Of one of the ablest men of a
past century, that, having completed the
manuscript of work which he had been
preparing for several years, he left his
room for few moments, to find, on return
ing, that tavorite little dog had, in his alb
scnce, turned over the candle and reduced
his writings to ashes; on observing which
lie exclaimed, "Oh Diamond, little dost
thou know the injury thou hast done = and
Immediately set about the reparation of the
damages.


Philip the Second, after having sal up to
late hour in the night to complete some
important state papers, walked up one OF
his drowsy secretaries, who was so hurried
at his breach of duty, that he dashed the
contents of the inkstand, instead Of the
sand-box, over the manuscript. " 1t would
have been better 10 have used the sand
was royalty's remark, on sitting down to
the reproduction of the document.


Washington, when high in command
provoked man to knock him down. The
next day he sent for the person to appear
at headquarters, and asked his pardon for,
in reviewing the Incidents Of the case, he
found that he himself was at fault--a mag
nanmiiy only possible to a truly great
mind but is a magnanimity, a self-control
a mastery Of temper, which it is nobility to
strive for.
Year: 1863

CAST Rus A PENITENTIARY. frien of
ours remarked the other day: How can
you expect tho Abolition party to success
fully run the Government, when they have
not even got the capacity to run a penitcn-
tary?" Sure enough; how can they p
Hancock Courier


The Copperleads have certainly just the
capacity TO run pe1itentiary--to run the
inside of it-with the proper guards and
keepers to see that they do not run out
SuRdUshy RcqiStcr.
Year: 1863

On Marin c. was never regarded as
a paragon Of neatness and if cleanliness
is next unto gadlness' as ST. Paul asserts,
it is to be feared that the old lady never at
tained to the latter state. Not only was she
anything but neat herself, but she showed
a sovereign contempt for it in others.
Speaking of neat people one day she re-
marked that her son Josiah was one Of the
aost particular men in the world. " Why,
coffee, the other morning, because it had a
bedbug in it,
Year: 1863

The ladies of Boston having made some
shirts for the soldiers, from four to six
inches too short, some wag Perpetrated tho
following


Like man without wife.


Like ship without sal.


The most useless thing in life


Is shirt without a-Proper narrative.