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Year: 1864

BY ]. q. HOLLAND.


Peace in the clover scented air,


And stars within the dome;


And underneath, in dim repose,


A plain, New England home.
Within murmur of low tones


And sighs from hearts oppressed
Merging IN prayer, at last, that brings


The balm of silent rest.
I've closed a hard days work, Marty


The evening chores are done
And you are weary with the house,


And with the little one.
But he is sleeping sweetly now,


With all our pretty brood;
So come and sit upon my knee,


And it will do me good.
Oh, Marty must tell you all


The trouble in my heart,
And you must do the best you can


To take and bear your part.
You've seen the shadow on my face,


You've felt it day and night;
For it has filed our little home,


And banished all its light.
did not mean it should be so,


And yet l might have known
That hearts that live as close as ours


Can never keep their own.
But we are fallen on evil times,


And, do whate'er may,
My heart grows sad about the war,


And sadder every day.
think about it when / work,


And when / try to rest,
And never more than when your head


Is pillowed on my breast;
For then | sec the eamp-tires blaze,


And sleeping men around,
Who turn their faces toward their homes,
And dream upon the ground.
think about the dear, brave boys,


My mates in other years,
Who pine for home and those they love,
Till am chOked with tears.
With shouts and cheers they marched away
On glory's shining track,
But, ah how long, how long they stayi
How few of them come back
One sleeps beside the Tennessee,


And one beside the James,
And one fought on a gallant ship


And perished in its flames
And some, struck down by fell disease,
Are breathing out their life
And others, maimed by cruel wounds,
Have left the deadly strife.
All, Marty Marty only think
OF all the boys have done
And suffered in this weary war
Brave heroes, every one
Oh often, often in the night,
/ hear their voices call:
"COme on and help us. Is it right
That we should bear il all Z"
And when kneel and try to pray,
My thoughts are never free,
But cling to those who toll and fight
And die for you and me.
And when pray for victory,
1t seems almost sin
To fold my hands and ask for what
will not help to win.
Oh do not cling to me and cry,
For it will break my heart
I'm sure you'd rather have me die
Than not to bear my part.
You think that some should stay at home
To care for those away;
But still I'm helpless to decide
If l should 60 or stay.
For, Marty, all the soldiers love,
And all are loved again
And | am loved and love, perhaps,
No more than other men.
cannot tell do not know
Which way my duty lies,
Or where the Lord would have me build
My fire of sacrifice.
/ ieel--I know am not mean;
And, though / seem to boast,
I'm sure that would give my life
To those who need it most
Perhaps the Spirit will reveal
That which is fair and right;
So, Marty, let us humbly kneel
And pray to Heaven for light.
Peace in the clover-scented air,
And stars within the dome;
And underneath, in dim repose,
A plain, New England home.
Within, widow in her weeds,
From whom all joy is flowd,
Who kneels among her sleeping babes,
And weeps and prays alone!
Year: 1864

After spending their breath in finding
fault with other people, they start out by
telling you that the war is failure. Now,
iellow.citizens, wish TO ask you il that
be not an utter lie? [Cheers, This war
Year: 1864

But, after Mcclellan has talked about a
"Federal basis" and the Union he says they
must exist by means Of negotiation; that we
must resort to craftsmanship to settle. if
possible, this question of difference: and if it
cannot be settled in that way, what then?-
These men in trouble down street accepted
him on the principle of negotiation. but
what does no say: He says, if we cannot
settle the question in that way, "the respon-
Year: 1864

When Twas q boy Of twelve years, was
working for twenty-five cents week, with
an old lady, and had my hands full, but
did my work faithfully. 1 used 10 out
wood, fetch water, make fires, scrub and
scour in the morning for the old lady, be-
fore the real work Of the day commenced.
My clothes we're bad, and | had no means
Of buying shoes, so was often barefooted,
One morning got through my work early
and the old lady, who thought l had not
done it, or was especially ill-humored
then, was displessed, soolded me, and said
1 was idle and had not worked. said I
had; she called me liar" l felt my
spirit rise Indignantly against this, and,
standing erect, told her that she should
never have the chance Of applying that
word to me again. walked out Of the
house to re-enter it no more had not
cent in my pocket when l stepped into the
world. What do you think l did then
boys y I met countrymen, with . team
addressed him boldly and earnestly, and
offered to drive the leader, if he would on
" take me on. He looked at me in sur
prise, but said be did not think I'd be any
use 10 him. D yes, l will, said
can rub down and watch your horses, and
do many things for you, if you viii only
let me try" He nolonger objected. got
on the horses back. Il was hard travelling,
for the roads were deep. and we could only
get on at the rate oftWelve miles per day.
This was, however, my starting point.
went ahead after this. An independent
spirit and steady, honest conduct with
what capacity God bas given ms-ss he
has given you-hsve carried me success
fully through the world.


Don't be down-hesrted at being poor, or
having no friends. Try and try sgsin-
You can cut your way through, II you
live, so please God. I know it's q hard
time for some Of you. You sre often hum
CRY and wet with the rain or snow, and II
seems dreary to have no one in the city TO
care for you. But trust in Christ, and ne
will be your friend. Keep up good heart
and be determined to make your own way
honestly and truly through the world
As said, feel for you, because have
gone through it ALL know what It Is
i God bless you.-GeneTGB Mitchell.
Year: 1864

The following is q statement Of the cost
of mail service, taken from the books of
Of the Post Office Department. II must be
remembered, however, that the entire SER
vice and pay Of each contract is set down
to the State in which the contract is num-
bered, although it may run into other
Stafes
Year: 1864

The New York Tribune, speaking
of the Importance of increasing the
circulation of newspapers preparatory
to a vigorous campaign for the next
Presidency, says, "the work OF prepa-
tioh for the eventful canvass of 1864,
properly commences now. Through
ont the ensuing three months the in
dustrial classes have mere leisure than
at other seasons. Now is the time to
persuade every farmer, mechanic,
teamster, or day laborer, to take at
least one good newspaper, and make
himself better acquainted with tho
daily progress of public affairs Now
is the time TO sow broadcast the seeds
which shall ripen the harvest for next
November. Let concerted effort be
made to place at least one good news.
paper, for the ensuing year, in every
household in the United States where
it will be welcomed and read. Per-
haps half of those who do without,
through mere enthusiastically need
to have their attention called to the
subject. Many more will pay the trifle
that IA cheap weekly costs ifsolieited to
do so by friend N whom be has con-
fidence. And, if there be any more
who can't pay for such paper, they
ought to be supplied by their more for
tunate neighbors and townsmen with
out charge"
Year: 1864

AS the time of the Second Delaware Reg.
Ament, of which one company is from this
town and vicinity, is nearly out, and they
may soou be expected home and as it is
proper that we should give these nobo men
such welcome rs will show them that VIC
appreciate their splendid scrvices-now,
therefore, all loyal citizens are requested to
meet at the Court House, this evening, to
make arrangements for giving these heroes
good reception.
Year: 1864

A TRoT. OF tho various exciting
amuscncnts of the turf amongst Americans.
wa believe the trot takes precedent, while
johnny Bull prefers the arrow like speed of
the gaunt racer.


On Tuesday evening last we had the pleas
ure of witnessing one of these exciting little
episodes to the dali monotony of every day
life. The trotting course was from the creek
TO Mill Lame, and the scene was cnlivencd
by the presence of several Of the fair of our
town, who were taking and evening STROLL
the ladies arc all amateurs of fast horses
-Four ponies were entered for the trot. "
After the third heat tho little sorrel seemed
to be the favoritc, she coming out four
lengths ahead, crossing the scroll in doshing
style.


Our lovers Of equine amusement arc train
ing some fast stock, and exhibitions of their
speed are often witnessed in our evening
ramblcs about the village suburbs.
Year: 1864

no matter how great or infamous the crime,
it is conviction alone by jury that can de
prive citizen of his right to vote or to hold
Office. Il lss-ssgs


The test oath adopted in the reign Of
King Charles II of England, and which
continued in force until the time of George
w, done much to strengthen the power Of
their monarchs, nit completed the union
Of church and state Lit may have . tenden
cy to keep . party in power here, a the
people submit to it. A nd possibly this may
be the philosophers stone which q late
writer for the Point Pleasant, Register
boasted of having found in the adoption of
this oath bill Test oaths may answer for
mouarchal governments, but
/ don't think than fitting for Republican
or Free Government i5lzsTazgrai .asosz s4l


DANIEL RAYMOND.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body are tho most nsces-
sary requisites to promote connubial happiness In
deed without these the journey through life become,
uparv plgrimage the prospect hourly darkens TO the
lew the mind becomes shadowed with despair and
filed with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
of another becomes blighted with our own,
Year: 1864

We have considerably enlarged TIE DAILY ONO
STATESMAN, and now print It on plain an hand
some new type, and clear white paper.


In Politics. TIE ONO STATESMAN is,' W ar rs IT
Psace for the Country for the Constitution and ci


Union Of equal Ststes, with equal privileges. AMI
with equal and exact Justice to all its citizens. We
ere for the Old Flag with nota Star or Stripe erased
aud tbsold Union as faras itispossible It,
sod Tor the existing Constitution in its spirit letter
I'd purpose. r..|. .r be-


Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
Il the People and Government. We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon wisc:. truer and more patri


Policy than we have seen dumng the present Ad-
ninistration. Weowe 1t to the memorv of our Faith


and to tho hspes Of our Children tt the future Of
our Country and to the best interest OF mankind to
shange Policy which is drifting farther and lar
her from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


THE STATESMAN will do all it can to aid in tring-
ing about this change and hence. the Publishers in
yite support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for a good NEWSPAPER, also wish TO
have sound Constitutional journal.


We publish paper in which we seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets. our
Political and General News are carefully freed from
The ensationa character, and we seek to make TIE
STATESMAN tEsttcorthy in every particular.


For News. for Instruction, for Good Morals. for
Sound Political Sentiments, for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions. Take, Read and help to Cir
,ulate. The OHIO STATEsMAs.


TEE WEEKLY ONO STATESMAN is one Of tho
srgest, cheapest, and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume Of
Il the Military and Political news of the week; the
atest telegraphic and market reports; carefully
prepared collection of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance Of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The wide
circulation already obtained by this paper is evil
aence of its popularity and of its being adapted TO
the wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

In order to extend the circulation Of our Mammoth
Weekly Edition Of THE ONO STATESMAN. and to
enable our friends to get up Clubs for the Presi-
enntisl Campaign, upon the most favorable terms,
we have decided to furnish it to Subscribers from the
tth Of July to the middle of MISUNDERSTANDING
the whole of the exciting and important Political
Campaign, and including the Presidential Election
Returns--at the following Low AND GREATLY RE-
DU JED RATES:
Year: 1864

Mr. EDITOR II see by the papers that the
above named gentleman is candidate for
re election to Congress. For the benefit of
the whole country, think he should be re-
turned by this district as loyal representa-
tive. He has served this State two terms
in the Assembly and one year in the Senate
faithfully and fairly. At the end of his pres
ent term he will have been in Congress two
years. 1t is we'll known that he is indnstri.
Gus and careful of the interests of his own
State, at the same time true and firm to the
whole nation. while his private habits are be-
yond question Now we all know that the
South gained its power in Congress princi-
pally by returning men that were true to
their interests, and when a man from the
North was brought in contact with them
(even Of far superior ability he was unable
to cope with the long Congressional experience
of Southern men of much less sagacity or
wisdom. Let us learn this much from those
who have been untrue to the Government,
and return to Congress one who has proved
hi4lself an efficient and true loyalist


SHASTA.
Year: 1864

FRsNcH GULcH, MAY 3lst. 1864.


EDIToR COURIER The Good Book says we
must not put our light (gasl under bushel,
but in candlestick tnewspaper) that it may
give light to all in the house. Our light has
been, for several weeks past, very Iowa
very Pickering light, indeed, for gas--but it
can be seen if placed in a conspicuous posi-
ton. This casing about gas is worse than
a preface or a preamble. So enough.


You will be astonished to know that with
all the changes and many hues of our Town,
that grey is sometimes assumed and then ey-
erythtpg is broicn; and from the very frank
appearance of a number of our residents. you
would be led to believe that honesty dwelt in
our midst. The sheriff was dqpping out here
last week and made lery on some mining
claims; and | learn, too, that party from
Shasta. with Tower House delegation
passed here last Saturday on fishing ex
cursion. | am afraid they did not " have
good time" for while they were out there
was considerable frost and the bush was
exceedingly wet As to the result of their
angling, | have not been informed. The
frost mentioned above extended as far down
as this, and the consequence is that French
Gulch has lost its crop-of peaches. Some
of our folkes here feel very sarage over this
matter.


Union men feel very much elated over the
late news from the seat of war, and as might
be expected, the Democracy is mourning in
spirit. and seem unable TO derive comfort
from any source unless it is the very emolient
particle from the late action of Seymour in
regard to the New York rebel papers, If it
gathers consolation from that, it surely could
from the New York riot and the Fort Pillow
massacre, for they were only different de
grees attained Of the same ultimate object


My light wanes, SO l must close for the
present. GAS.
Year: 1864

1t is very gratifying to look upon the in
creased prospects of eur town. The Spring
Creek quartz mill. we are told, will be in
running order this week, and will employ a
number of hands. The abundant material
for the supply of that mill already in sight.
and in close proximity to it. justifes the pro-
duction of large and immediate profit
Lrdes discovered in that vicinity. if we are
any judge. would justify an increase of work
ing power to more than four times what this
mill can do.


The Mammoth Company are erecting their
mil, and it is bclieyed-and the belief Is
based upon assays Of rock already out-ihat
there is enough in sight to more than pay for
the mill. The distance to the Mammoth
and its locality is such that its business
makes it naturally tributary to Shasta. The
Spring Greek mill is naturally and unavoid-
ably 81.


These producers of the g bone and sinew"
Of war and respectable peace win soon make
their influence felt upon our citizens. There
fore we say tn all--for every resident here is
more or less interested-be alive to our re-
sources and prepare to lend = aid and com.
f,rt' to sue, laudable enterprise. Study
and investigate the Iich resources now lying
idle in the hills, band yourselves together,
Incorporate and buili more mills. Build a
mill at or near Whiskytpwn, where lodes
rich in gold are waiting only for means to
work them to repay enterprise with fists full
of pure gold. Band together and build a
mil At Lower Springs, where a rich lode we'll
prospecied, waits only little enterprise
Band together and build a mill at Middle
town, where dozens of rich lodes are only
waiting the touch of ent rprise to add their
millions to tha circulation of the world and
for the especial benefit of Uncle Samuel and
ourselves first, and then the balance Of man
kind.


:. In union there is strength" Self interest
use a little effort and the thing is DONE
There is no use in waiting for foreign eapl
tal-railroad 0r head of navigation. Let US
help ourselves to what the Almighty has
placed before us. and which ouly requires
very slight combined effort to do. and we can
soon possess the capital to furnish somebody
else. We will be the 8 foreign capital
sought for.


And last though not least in our great
love, band together and build small but
perfect custom mill in this our town, for the
purpose of thoroughly and satisfactorily pros
peeting q>artz from lodes that are being dis
covered daily in our immediate vicinity.
Year: 1864

Democracy We recently received let
ter from fre a of ours residing in Idaho.
We regret to say, that our friend is of the
Copperhead persuasion, and take pleasure in
stating that he regrets the Abolition majori
ties among the voters of that region. lie
s.can understand the ignorance. stupidity and
fanaticism that SO seems to control the Amer.
lean people. lie can't understand why we
are such id fool as to be called an Abo-
lit;onist" We have but to say to him that
we have no desire to live without a country,
without Il government. We have no desire
to be sneered at because of being citizen of
America. We want America to live that we
NAV be respectable. That's what makes us
so fanatical


Now. Tucker, you are a clever fellow, and
we would like to hear you explain why you
love the treason that is striving to destroy
your birthright? Why the word :. Demo-
craft is more potent than love of country p
l. it good cause I'VE w mt say reason, for
Democrats amt On it. COR you to hate your
country because endel. Philips Il Co. like
il? We will bet a pint of peanuts that you
have no other or better reason TOR opposing
your government than that such men sup
portit. We kn,w plenty more Dem ,crats
who are such from no other cause, and vote
treason for that alune. 1t may be good rea-
sonins or it may be very narrow minded
ness-we know it is good Democracy.
Year: 1864

A Coop THING.-See advertisement of
" Bourbon Whisky. for Medical and Family
Use" We are not sick. but having faith in
the old adage that = an ounce of preventative
Is worth a pound of cure" we tried an
ounce, and soon felt as if we never could get
sick. A pound would make the oldest man
living feel young again. Cushing & Bush
are the agents for Shasta.
Year: 1864

cosEF LANE. according to the Oregon State
Journal of May 2Sth, has been making a
speech, which for patriotism could only be
equalled by JEFF Davis. Let = gosef' have
full sway and liberty of speech and he will
do more good for the Union cause in Oregon
than could the most eloquent patriot. Such
men divest Democracy of its Union cloak,
and show it up in its naked hideousness, so
that "he who runs may read' treason.
Year: 1864

REcUPERATINc.-The pulse Of old Shasta
seemed to beat on Thursday last with tho
old vigor. For time the streets were lined
with tcams-our merchants receiving cargo
and looking as if they were glad Of it. Sup
pose they haven't had time to write out
their ADVERT. eme..ts for this week Those
interested may find the ISIS Of good things 20
be had chcar for cash in our next.
Year: 1864

near New Market Get as mad as you can
and then apply the torch


| guess the New York boys all felt pretty well
that morning, Notwithstanding they were l,ay.
ns their comfortable quarters. Inanother tent
saw another inscription to the rebels after this
fashion 4" /, a Yankee Of the true stock, give
aud btqueath this house into the fist rebels care
that wishes to occupy H. Come right along in :
you need not be afraid. the Yankees are all gone
| have lett two Of your wounded a. The iesile-c'
OF Mr. Bjwmans. Give them my las, rCspco.s
and do nj sidrye them to death Yours, fI
Abe Lincoln and the Union. On other pieces OF
paper SOW all sorts Of advice for the rebels
some OF which they would DO yell To heed


Scattered about tho camp wec quantities Of
blanks such as the soldiers had used for voting
in New York Their balloting was carried on
on an entirely dlG,ren. plan from ours. Ther
ballots were made up and sent home to some
elec.or in the same town or county where the
soldier was resident and a voter before enliis
ing who by power Of attorney given him by
the soldier could cast for him bis vote the same
as If he were himself personally present 10
the Vermont regiments We did our own voting
The three ranking officers we're the constables Of
lection. Every mans vote had the name Of HE
eoanty written on IT, The constable would
take each ballot, examine it to 500 that it vas
right, then drop it into tho box, while the clerk
would take down the name Of the voter, his
county and town. These votes were counted By
the constable, and statement made of the re
suit in writing, which, with tho ballots cast, and
poll lists, were sent to the Governor and Secre
AIRY Of tho State Any voter could challenge
another whose righ; to vote he had reason to sus-
pect. There was no chance for fraudulent voting.
1t Yves a very simple and fair way OF holding an
election, here in the iield-the best ] think that
could have been adopted


The day after the election we were drummed
up at four o'clock 70 be ready 10 move at day
light We knew We we're going to the rear, for
the Vermont Brigade was assigned its acous.
TONED position, as rear guard for the army.
We took up our position here, about five miles
from Winchester There is rumor that We
are going to fall back still further, to the line o.
the Opequan before We 80 into Winter quarters
If wo keep moving about we shall by and by
have the Shenandoah Valley full Of Winter
quarters, end then it will be mmsterial with US
where they move US to. ANrrRSDEL.