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Year: 1863


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I'm waiting at the door, Harry,


And looking down the street,
just as did the autumn noon


When your departing feet
Their last tracks left upon the sand,


Their last sounds on the air, II -
That died, together with my words


OF blessing and Of prayer
I'm thinking as look, Harry, etas


How only this last June
We came together up the road
You We passed again 50 soon.
I'm thinking what we thought Of then
.zs Our prospects, hopes and plans,
When first We saw how like twas here
70 our lost prairie lands.
p We told each other then, Harry,
How home-lixe it would seem.
We did not know trumpet-call
Would wake us from the dream.
We knew that for your country's sake
You had enlisted twice,
But when the government said wait, I"
We thought it would suffice.
dare not wish you back, Harry,


Unless the war should cease;
] only pray that we should hail


Together friends and peace.
lstrive to cheer my heart all day


With looking for that joy. r-
Asking Of God that no great grief


Shall cloud 1t or destroy.
And so wait with hope. Harry,


With more of hope than fear,
Although count the creeping hours
Not atscays in good cheer
Because you know cannot be
a. As happy while alone, r
As shall be when you come back
To claim again your own.
The home we thought to make, Harry,
That new home by the hill,
Lies all uncleared and desolate,


Untenanted and still.
The little house grows weather-stained,
The underbrush grows tall.
And nothing pleasant can be seen


Save wild flowers of the fall.
But you are doing now, Harry,


A nobler work by far,
And can wait for home and you
Until the end Of war. a
Home would not be home for me,
However rich and grand. Esft
II built by hands that would not strike
For our dear native land.
Then know that / shall wait, Harry,
II Heaven spares my life,
With strength and courage worthy of
a Jnion soldier Uye
Know that the fragile form You feared
Without your strength would fall,
/, Shall be upheld by patriotism


And faith, as by wall.
Then let II cheer your heart, Harry,
81 To know that am strong, j aa
4 And never fear I'm growing weak


Because time seems SO long
But strike for Union and for Peace
= For rights Of every State,
Then haste receive the crown of love
I'm wreathing while wait.
Year: 1863

THE CONNECTICUT ELECrIoN.-There is great
stress laid upon this election by the copper
heads on one hand and the niggerheads on the
other. Both factions are trying to pervert it to
their own selfish purposes; but In national
view it really amounts to nothing which side
wins. The result cannot materially affect the
destiny Of the country; it cannot hasten nor re-
tard the progress Of the great conservative re-
volution at the ballot box in 1864. That is as
much beyond the control Of politicians as is the
natural law by which the spring tide advances
from the lowest ebb to the highest water mark
without the aid Of artificial means and in de.
spite of every obstacle.
Year: 1863

have been tolerated simply because they have
hitherto been convenient and beneficial. If
the Superintendent raises the question of the
comparative legality of banks authorized by
the general aud those authorized merely by
State governments, the courts must decide
against him, and we shall soon have no State
banks and no State Superintendent OF Banks.
There is the whole matter in nutshell. Bet
ter let it rest where it is.
Year: 1863

MOZART HALL AND THE WAR.-The democra-
tic organization in this city known as Mozart
Hall is making speeches and passing resolu-
tions against the laws Of Congress, just as if
the revolution at the ballot box in 1864 will
not sweep away all that is unconstitutional in
the proceedings of the republican party with
out resorting to violent measures now, which
would be sure to result in anarchy instead OF
remedying the evil. The object of these poll
ticians is to get control Of the Presidential
nominations for 1864 and the spoils that apper-
tain thereto. But by their excessive lust Of
public plunder and premature violence they
may defeat themselves. Why do not the con-
servatives of old Tammany Hall come out and
sustain the administration and vigorous pro-
secution Of the war by passing resolutions de-
nouncing the violence counselled in the oppo-
sition democratic shop?
Year: 1863

THE GREAT CONSERVATIVES REVOLUTION OF
l864.-Every sign of the times indicates that
a great conservative revolution is in progress,
which will culminate in the Presidential elec-
ton of 1864. and sweep the republican party
out of existence. The elections last fall re-
vealed the strength volume and direction OF
the popular current, and ever since the mighty
flood has been swollen by tributary streams.
There is no necessity, therefore, for the copper
heads to anticipate by violence the verdict of
the people, and no use for the niggerheads to
attempt to avert their doom by resorting to
new organizations which they call "Union
Loyal Leagues" just as If the whole communi-
ty were not loyal and in favor of the Union.
This is stupid and silly device, transparent to
every eye. And equally absurd is it for the cop
perheads to attempt to monopolize the love of
constitutional liberty. The people are conser-
vative, and deeply and sincerely attached to
the constitution, the Union and the laws.
Hence the party politicians bid for their sup
port by wearing the mask Of public virtue,
whereas, unveiled they are as hideous as Mo
kama. But the people understand the copper
heads and the niggerheads alike, and will not
play into the hands of either faction, but will
overthrow both At the ballot box in the fall Of
1864. It is not now convenient for them to
settle with the party in power. It might en-
danger the safety Of the republic. They will,
therefore, give all needful support to the ad-
ministration in its prosecution Of the war; but
there is day Of reckoning to come.
Year: 1863

The United States steamship Benvle left this port for
Port Royal aud after having coaed there proceeded so
again When two hours out she captured the schooner
Lightning and towed her back to Port Royal Owing sol
the condition Of the schooners rigging she appraised
and her cargo taken and sent North in . bark in
charge OF Acting Ensign Frank H. Nicks
Year: 1863

ARREST OF MEN CHARGED WITH DIsLoYAL
PRAcrICEs-THE RIGHT AND THE WRoNG Way
We published yesterday the details Of the re-
cent arrest Of three men in Oneida county, in
this State, charged with disloyal practices. II
appears that these alleged proceedings of "aid
and comfort to the enemy were duly reported
to the Secretary of War, and that he promptly
ordered their arrest and removal to Washington
as political prisoners. The officials charged
with the execution Of the order called, en- route
upon Provost Marshal Simeon Draper, and, like
practical and sensible man, as he is, he ad-
vised them to avoid the arbitrary course which
they were directed to pursue by Secretary Stas,-
ton, and to go before United States Commits
sioner In Oneida county and get a warrant for
the arrest Of the parties accused, and take them
before the Commissioner for examination; and
this was DONE The result was that one of the
accused individuals was held to bail to answer
to the Indictment while the others were dis
charged for want Of evidence. The witnesses
being all in the neighborhood the matter was
quickly brought to q conclusion, and to the
perfect satisfaction of members Of all political
parties


On the other hand, had these accused parties
been arbitrarily seized and carried off to WASH
ington, as directed by Secretary Stanton, there
would, in all probability, have been serious
disturbance in Oneida county and serious
popular excitement throughout the loyal States
All this has been avoided by enforcing the law
in legal way. The people OF the North
are law-abiding people. They are ever ready
to bow to the majesty Of the law; but they are
exceedingly sensitive against any denial or in
fraction Of their rights in the way Of the protec-
ton Of the law. Provost Marshal Draper has
shown how easily, by the regular forms of
law, the laws can be enforced; and If Secretary
Stanton has not yet learned that his system Of
arbitrary arrests and imprisonments will not
answer, the sooner he Is turned adrift by Presi-
dent Lincoln the better II will be for his ad-
ministration, for public harmony in the loyal
States, and for q vigorous prosecution Of the
war.
Year: 1863

Mexicans in the neighborhood of Puebla-per
haps, after some successes obtained by his
troops, ami then retire from the country leaving
the Mexicans and the Latin race to ''cvilize'
themselves after their own fashion and as best
they may.


The "rectifed" budget Of France, which has
been submitted to the Legislature. shows that the
cost OF the expedition to Mexico is enormous, and
that this movement of the Emperor has disturbed
the calculations and estimates of the Ministers Of
Finance. Marine and War most seriously.


THE LEGISLATURE.


A large number Of bills were reported upon from
the standing committees in the Senate yesterday !;
but the majority of them were either those Of
local nature or such as affect the interests of only
comparatively small number of individuals in the
community Among the more important, that re-
imbursing the Manhattan Company for advances
made to pay the State interest in coin was report
ed favoraby and those relative to the statistics Of
crime and common schools in this city, and to pro-
mote volunteering and re-enlistments, were order
ed to third reading. The bill for the recording
of marriage certificates was reported unfavorably,
and the report agreed to by the Senate. The
Broadway Railroad bill again occupied considera-
Die portion OF the days session. Several unlm-
portant amendments were made, after which
it was laid over bill to incorporate the public
board of brokers in this city was introduced.
A memorial was presented from the Supervisors
Of New York county, asking for the passage Of u
law regulating taxation on moneyed institutions.
The Superintendent of the Banking Department,
in reply to the resolution of the Senate asking of
him what legislation was necessary to harmonize
the banking business Of this State with the financial
acts of the late Congress- sent in bill for the con-
sideration of the Senators.


The Assembly consumed largo part Of the
days session in considering the Supply bill. The
bill to repeal the law exempting clergymen from
taxation was again taken up, when the enacting
clause was stricken ont The Callicot investigating
committee held another session yesterday; but
there was little progress made, and nothing Of
interest transpired.
Year: 1863

- An editor down East wants to know
" what is to become Of the women if muslin
goes up much higher :" Our devil thinks
the result will be that they will turn out to bs
poor shftless set
Year: 1863

From the Memphis Daily Appeal, Oct. 2l


George Thomas, who is put in command
of Rosecrans' army proper, is Virginian,
and comes from the neighborhood Of Lynch
burg. He is fat, beefy man Of forty, and
in the old army was. considered as little
better than a numbskull. In Texas, before
the war he was Lieutenant Colonel in the
regiment of which General Lee was Colo
mel and Van Dorm Major. General Twiggs
who commanded the department, thought
sc little of him that having occasion to di
vide the regiment to meet the exigencies Of
the service, he gave Van Dorm the CON-
mand of four companies to the exclusion of
Thomas g.


The most remarkable thing about this
man is that, after being the most rabid and
loudmouthed secessonist before the war
so much so that by his great zeal he actu-
ally made some officers, who are now in the
Southern army, feel ashamed of themselves
he should have taken up arms for the
preservation of the Union. His conduct
can only be explained by the fact that he
marrieda Yankee woman, old enough to be
his mother, and whose money has great in
huence over him. -s-rrs-~


His first feat of arms was a victory over
Crittenden, at Fishing Creek, Kentucky,
where fell the valiant zollicoffer, which
was gained by sheer force of numbers
He now attracts the attention of the
Northern newspapers and the Yankee Gov
ernment by the heroic manner in which,
with his one corps, he is said to have saved
Rosecrans army from destruction at Chick
amauga.
Year: 1863

Tennessee army correspondent makes
the following observations on comparing
the armies Of Tennessee and Virginia:


"The old veterans express surprise that
the far-famed army of Bragg fails to come
up to the reputation for drill and discipline
which common rumor has ascribed to it,
and claim that the organization of Lees ar
my is every way superior. The veterans
of Bragg, on the other hand, say that they
have been better fed and worse dressed than
any other troops in the Confederacy, and
claim nothing for themselves but hard
knocks, severe regulations and old clothes.
In the latter qualification they are unques-
tionably ahead of any body of men in this
country.


The difference in the style of fighting
between the two armies is also distinct
The Western army, with few exceptions,
seldom charge continuously The Virgin.
ia army rarely do otherwise. The one are
content to stand up and exchange shots at
long range; the other close up and dash for
ward. On the one hand, experience has
shown that the enemy stand fire as well as
ourselves; on the other that Yankee
pluck always fails on the advance of cold
steel"
Year: 1863

THE New AIR LINE ROAD To PITrs-
BURGH.-We are informed that the new
company of which we spoke a few days
since, known as the Pittsburgh, Maysvile
and Cincinnati Railroad Company, have
been engaged in surveying the hills in the
northeastern section of the city, with a
view of an entrance into the city in that
quarter. The line starts from Hunt street
across the mouth of the old tunnel, through
gorge in Longworth's Garden Of Eden ;
thence in nearly straight line across the
Madisonville Turnpike to Duck Creek Val
lev; thence on through several river coun
ties to Piketon, and thence on, nearly an air
line to Stsubenvile. The distance by this
route and the Panhandle Road to Pittsburg
is 1872 miles. The project derives consider
able Importance from the connection Of the
company with the coal trade, and its success
on the future coal supply Of the city. The
friends of the company claim the necessity
of an independent entrance from the over.
crowded condition of existing routes, aud
that its passage from Hunt street through
the streets in the heart of the city to the
river will be of sufficient advantage to Ga
cinnati to warrant the granting of the ia
cilties required.-Cin. Eng.
Year: 1863

To DETECT COPPER IN PICKLES OR GREEN
TEA.-Put few leaves of the tea. or some
of the pickles, cut small into phial with
two or three drachms of liquid ammonia,
diluted with one half the quantity of water
Shade the phial, when, if the most minute
portion of copper is present, the liquid will
assume q. fine blue color.-[Exchange.
Year: 1863

Deserter. Our readers VIII probably re-
member the case Of perjury which was before
our Courts last fall The alleged criminal, it
was believed by many was certainly proven
guilty, yet he was cleared by a jury 1t was
very generally believed at the time that the
man was acquitted more from the fact that
he had lined the army" than from want of
evidence. At any rate we learn that when
the charge Of perjury was made against the
citizen be was suddenly attaked with patriots
ism, and actually agreed to go into the army
as substitute for man who was drafted
1t may be charged that bis patriotism was not
Of the most unselfish quality because he de-
manded and received $500 for the service.
We don't blame him for this little bit Of sharp
bargaining. The victim Of the draft didn't
want to go--wouldn't go--to war; and the
too-willing witness at the polls had to go, or
fare worse, likely and why not make the fel.
low who remained at home pay handsome
bounty TO the chap who went in his stead


We have it from authority which we deem
reliable, that the Substitute aforementioned
improved the earliest opportunity, after he
was in camp, 10 desert from the service, and
he lost no time in making his way to Queen
Victoria's dominons, north OF Lake Erie, ia.
king with him the aforementioned S5OO-a
bit of prudence which proved him to be in
his right mind up 10 the last dates


Should this account prove true--and we
fear it will-would il not be well for certain
parties to revise their opinion Of the "braye
and noble soldier whom they declared to be
the "yictim Of Democratic malice !"


And IL the account is not true we will most
cheeriully make amende
Year: 1863

Beckel Hall,-Last night this popular
place Of amusement was filled to repletion---
hundreds were turned away Uncle Tom $
Cabiap was the performance ehd I'VE must
say that il is the only uncle Toms Cabin
that we have seen in this city, all the others
being mere mutilations The character Of
eva as reformed by little Alice, was most
wonderful piece Of acting she never for a
moment forgot her character, investing il with
that childlike simplicity, that perfect freedom
from afieCtation, that Is so characteristic Of the
Eva of Mrs Stowe In the scene between
Tom and her father there was not dry eye in
the Hall; even strong men tor the moment
forgot their hardness and wept like children.
The Topsy of Mrs Stoddart was most lie
like picture and her quaint and original say
ings convulsed the house with laughter, while
her affection for the little keepsakes left her
by Eva moved to tears; truly, It's but n step
from the sublime TO the ridiculous


Mrs Fisk, as Eliza, represented the charac-
ter Of the slave mother so perfectly that what
ever one principles might be IN regard TO the
subject of slavery they could not help but feel
for her misiortunes and forgive the necessity
that urged her TO leave her master for the
preservation of her child. Aunt Ophelia was
truly character in the hands Of Mrs Burt
This lady possesses n great deal of versatility,
she is in fact one of the best Yankee women
that we have ever seen. Mrs. Hogan as thein-
dolent and affected Mrs st Clair was in every
way suited to the character aud performed it
admirably The want of space prevents us
from giving a more extended notice of the
other ladies'. We will speak OF the gentlemen
in our next issue. Tonight the same per-
formance will be given and we advise every
one to go as early as possible il they wish to
obtain seats. The play is put on the stage in
such manner that it would please the mos,
t'fastidious, and we say in all sincerity to our
readers, II ycu miss il you miss great treat,
Year: 1863

Huston Hall-Free Lectures Next
Sunday evening will be given the first of a
series OF eight lectures at Huston Hall by the
Rev |. 7. Hecker, of New York. The Rev
gentleman is said TO be an attractive speaker
as well as an able and close reasoner, and his
lectures are popular on that account The
subjects will be Of high moral tone, and will
prove highly interesting aud instructive. We
will recur to the lectures again.
Year: 1863

There has been an advance Of 10 to Is per cent.
on Brown and Bleached goods since Inst. report;
other staple goods arc firm, with strong upward
tendency. The few prices left blank are goods
not at present in market,
Year: 1863

A Bic INcLINATIoN.-I WAS acquainted with fortune, whose only farll was the habit of swearing-such habit that he often declared he would give half his fortune to be rid of it. This desire came to the ears of Quaker, who thereupon had an interview with the young gentleman, and said:

 1 can cure thee of that bad habit

 Whereupon the youth caught hold of the Quaker's hand gave it hearty shake, saying

 How can you perform the miracle 2

 can tell thee. see that thou art about my size nobody will know thee thou shall come to my house, put ou the cooked hat, the coat without buttons, the knee brooches, and the shoe buckles j; and thou shalt find that the strang ness of the dress will have such an ef- feet on thee when thou art going to talk, that it will restrain thee from sweariug-as thou perhaps knowest, my friend, that we Quakers never swear

 The young man cheerfully assented to the proposal, and accompanied the Quaker to his home, where, after changing his clothes, he took his departure in the garb of Quaker, and went ou his way rejoicing. The period of the young gentleman's tour elapsed, and the Quaker all anxiety, started to meet him. Hav- ing met him he said

 'Well, friend, how hast thou got on P

 'Very well,' replied the young man.

 Hast thou sworn so much with that dress on2'

 The young man, rubbing the sleeves of his coat, replied

 Certainly not but felt a-great inclina. ton to lie r
Year: 1863

A TOUCHING TALE.-Two young ladies from Philadelphia were lately spending the summer in Northwestern New York. During their visit they took several long rides with the daughter of their host about the country. On one of these occasions-as they had been travelling some distance, and the day was warm, and as trough of running water stood invitingly by the road side-they concluded to give their pony drink

 One of the city ladies agreed to get out and arrange matters for this purpose. The other! remaining in the carriage, and deeply engaged in conversation, for some time paid no attention to the proceedings of their companion. When last surprised at the long delay, they turned to ascertain the cause, they discovered her trying to unbuckle the cruppe'' this being the name I think, of the strap which passes around under the horses caude appendage) In amazement they inquired-

 What in the world are you doing that for?'

 Why she naively replied, I'm letting this strap loose to let the horses head down so that he can drink
Year: 1863

"AShlNGToNI January 70.


After year of silence in the case Of


General Stone, the material facts will soor


be published. The Committee on the Con
duct of the War is arranging its papers for
puolicaion, and already four thousand pa
ges are in shape. Nearly all the important
matter has been published in connection


with the courts martial which have been
sitting in Washington for the last two
months. The committee elicited from nroD,'
lnent generals in the Army of the Potomac
much of the matter which the President has
given to the country in a single letter. The
case of General Stone ana the affair at
Balls Bluff, however, will be elucidated by
the testimony taken by the committee.


The evidence against General Stone is
OF circumstautial character, going to
show that he was very friendly towards the
rebe.S. While testifyiug before the com.
mlttee on the Balls Bluff disaster, he gave
as reason why be did not send troops to
the assistance of General Baker, that tho
army had batteries on the other side of the
river. Other testimony showed that no
batteries were at that time erected, but at
a later date the rebels placed their guns in
position without the slightest opposition
on the part OF General Stone. There was
an island in the river that was counted
neutral territory by the pickets, but the
General gave Maryland farmer pass to
go upon it at all hours of day and night,
and it is alleged that he constantly met the
rebels upon it.


General Stone according to the. evidence,
WAS very accommodating to the rebels, and
became their mail-carrier. Letters from
rebeldom to suspicious parties at the North
were found, containing directions to send
their replies intended for rebellion to the
care of General Stone. But after all, this
may have been merely kind disposition to
obiige. On certain occasion the Presi-
dent remarked of this case, "General Stone
has done no more than and the Secretary
of War have often DONE" But as a brips
dier-general he had no right to assume the
functions of the War Department"