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Year: 1864

The following is from the New York 0b.
sereer, a religious paper OF extended eirculs-
tion and influence


Last 5 ibbath day we attended church where
the service previous TO the sermon was pro-
tracted that the preacher announeed his text
At five minutes after twelve at noon, being one
hour and thirly.6ve minutes from the begin
ming Of the service As this was the ordinary
Sabbath, ii was TO our weak flesh, however
willing the spirit might be, too long by half
The worship aud the sermon would both have
been more profitable and pleasant had the
service been more brief


On Sa lbath evening we attended arelgions
anniversary, and the secretary bhished pre-
sentng his report forty five minutes after the
meeting began erowding the speakers into
the balance OF the Time late in the evening
with a wearied audience before them


On week day evening following we aiten-
ded II sacred concert 10 which we we're kindly
invited, to hear a celebrated orAiorio. The
concert began ht eight o'clock We sat uAiil
twenty minutes Of ten, and the grand enter
lainment OF the evening had not Yet been
reached We left, being WeRried, but we pre-
sumo It was given 10 tho course Of tho night.


The next day we attended funeral 10 this
city The exercises we're impressive, but tho
address, which would have been excellent for
lweniY or thirty minutes, was stretched out TO
hity-hve minutes, greatly TO the WEAKNESS Of
the people, ana far beyond their ediGcahon.


There Is reason In all things. As we ought
not TO allow our good 10 be evil spoken Of, 80
we ought to be careful not to ovefdo our good
and make an evil ofit We have great respect
for man who said II he never did great
thing, be was sure he never did long one.
Year: 1864

range OF their batteries including the famous Hewlett
House battery from which work Ore dsmounted and
disabled early in the day. finally sencing the bat
terry well as the enemy's batteries situated in tho
bottoms.


UNION MONITORS GUNBoATs,
before stated lay wholly quiet in their positions at
Crows Nest in the James, noparticpatng In the action
Of the morning, by OF the popularity Of the
enemy's position set forth above


SUCCESSFUL. CONSTRUCTION THE CANAL,
Of which there can be doubt w is alleged, enable
Runboats wholly overcome the formidable obsruc-
tous in the James river and possibly ultimately be the
Of their engaging Fort Darling and other rebel
strongly fortified places adjacent to Richmond, and
perhaps, before the end comes, operate largely In
the reduction of the rebel capital ITSELF These are glow
ing antcpations but nevertheless they capable Of
realization by patient and indulgent waiting for Any
OF these results added to the necessity imposed upon
the Of engthening his line OF defence distance Of
four miles, requiring several thousands Of men TO man
this proongaon Of their lines, will certainly be regarded
as adequate compensation for the time labor and men
bestowed upon the accomplishment OF the undertaking.


THE CONDUCT TmlxEGRoEs


The negroes who largely engaged upon the week OF
constructing the canal behaved well under the connu
and CALLING fire Of the day never for instant fuoh
This fact source OF favorable comment o,rng the
day, and am glad to be able TO record It,





In every view the substantial results Of the day re-
manned 70 us At nghtfal There can be no manner OF
doubt that administered lesson TO the foe,
and punished him stouty for his temerty in killed and
wounded The work upon the canal WI 60 on to com.
pleton, and shall insist upon all Its contemplated sd-
vantages though shall not probably realize them fully
without further dispute Of similar character TO that
have encountered TO. day.


PERSONAL.


Colonel John W. shaer Chief Of Major General Buffers
STAFF left, by special steamer for Washington yesterday
afternoon The OF this distinguished gentle
man, just At this moment tor especially significant,
when regarded in connection with certain touch
ing the political situation that have far than ordi
nary foundation in fact


General Shepey and san reported at these hsadquar
ters evening" returning from twenty days leave OF
absence.


General Gregg, OF the cavalry also had an interview
with General Butler last evening.
Year: 1864

II You are ., Far Behind the Age n
to have used that popular for the toilet Fracran
SOZODONT put it OF longer, but go at once to
nearest druggist and get bottle You will regret
Sold by all druggists-
Year: 1864

The financial report Of the Chicago branch of the
United States Christian Commission has Just been
submitted The following shows the receipts
from various sources with the use to which they
hare been applied:
Year: 1864

REcovERED.-We learn from the Rock
Island Union that the two wagons that
broke through the ice yesterday morning
have been taken out.


We would further add that the rumor
about town that man was drowned yes
terday with one Of the teams that broke
through is not true. There was no life lost
and but very little property. A new road
has been staked out and communicates
between the two cities il restored.
Year: 1864

Condseasing the Property Of those who Zee
the country ut this time to avaid military
service should be the aim and end Of every
legislator in the land Thousands Of fortunes
have been made by Class of men VITO have
never raised their hands to aid the Govern
mens in its hour ofperii, and now that they
ere to be forced to shoulder their muskets
TO protect that property, they are running
of to our enemies,- hoping to enjoy their
gains when peace Is restored. All sucA
should have. their effects confiscated 10 the
Government, and they shouid never be al
lowed to return to the South.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces-
sary requisites to promote oonnubial happines In
deed without these the journey through life become.
weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens TO the
view: the mind becomes Swallowed with despair and


filed With the melancholy reelection that the happiness
of another becomes blightei with our own,
Year: 1864

NEW IORLl J Janusfy II.
The Commercial Advertiser intimstes
that powerful steamer is building at this
port, ostensibly for a tug, but If allowed
to get away will be found engaged in a
very different business.
Year: 1864

Housekeepers should remember that
coffee which spurchased already roasted,
should be kept in a close tin chest /;
that tea, to preserve its full flavor,
should also have the air excluded that
cakes should likewise be kept in tin
box with a tight.6tting top, and they
will keep fresh three times as long as
if left exposed. Bread preserved in
the same way never need be stale, as
much dreaded by young persons with
strong digestive powers. That cram
berries--just now making their appear
once, and as fine as l ever saw-will
keep the whole winter if placed in a
sweet vessel with water, in place where
the water will not freeze much. Good,
fresh rice has a clear, bright look ; old
rice is frequently infested with black
insect which eats toto and buries itself
in the grain. In laying up your stock
Of lard for the winter, choose that for
tho longest keeping from hogs over one
year old that from young hogs should
be used first. In making "sour- r-crout,"
first scald out the cask place a few
leaves in the bottom, then layer Of
the cut cabbage, then stamp gently un.
til the juice appears, then another layer
until the cask is full such layer should
have as much fine salt as can be grasped
in the hand. When the cask is full
another topping of cabbage leaves, then
place board, loosely fitting, upon the
top, and on top of that a stone of sufIioi.
ent weight to press it down properly
Stand away in the cellar. Remember
that in making sour-crout everything
must be perfectly clean and sweet, jus
as much so as in making bread and pies


have been taught these things By
my mothGr-have practiced them unde
her eyc-and am now following then
in my own family to great advantage
Il Cor. Germantown Tel.
Year: 1864

The Louisville journal announces
that the President has ordered the un
conditional release Of Lieute nant Gov.
ernor JACOBS and Colonel Frank VOL,
ford-two individuals who have been al
hitter in abuse of the President as thu
New York News or Dubuque Herald
This does not look as though the Presi
dent desired to be either the dictator OF
tyrant they tried to make him appear il
the eyes Of the people.
Year: 1864

A tunnel is being dug at Chicago
which is to burrow under Lake Mich.
gan two miles, out to where the water il
deep, clear and cool in all weathers
There a vast structure of wood and iron
weighted with wood and stone and with
three tiers oG Aood-gates to let in the
water, is to be put down to meet the
tunnel and in this way the people are
to be supplied with pure water when the
work is done. So far, the work is en-
tirely successful,
Year: 1864

as TO make the resolution read. "if the
transmission Of the report be not IN
compatible with the public interest.
As ii the public ipterest required the
protection of the fraudulent and the
swindlerl As il the good Of the militia
~ demanded the shielding Of the dis
honestl As If the right way to reward
the brave and unsel6sh soldier we're to
put proof against the trading OF the bad
and The selfish under the lock and key
of the Secretary Of Warl


Give US Commission; let the prop
er authority authorize one. for this
We.tern Department. and book OF
fraud will be opened which will startle
the country. The proof is here. at
Fort Scott, at Fort Smith. II is con-
elusive. And let Secretary Stanton
give no command to the Commission
10 shield Senator Lane-to protect no
member of Congress-and that book
will prove high eivl officials to have
shared the plumber which high military
officials have lawlessly and ru,hlessly
grasped. while the flag oftheir country
waving over them. was used as cloak
TO conceal their combined and cooper
ating villiany.
Year: 1864

SMALL-Pox-Nearly a month since,
man came from below, and after being here
a day or two, was taken down with what
proved to be the smallpox. At first he was
sent to the county hospital but as soon as
the nature of his disease developed itself, he
was sent to house out of town, and re-
manned there until he died. The precau-
tions taken it was thought would prevent
the spread of the disease, but unfortunately
it spread, and we now hear of four persons
being down with it, and rumor has it that
number of other cases exist, but we are un-
able to trace those reports to any reliable
source To guard against the spread of the
contagion, the school directors yesterday di-
rected the school to be closed, and they fur
ther recommend parents and guardians to
have the children under their care vaccina-
ted at the earliest moment. With proper
care, and a continuance Of the present pleas
ant weather, it is possible to prevent the con-
tagion becoming general, and to this end ev-
cry precaution should be used.-DaHes
MOuntdiHeer
Year: 1864

BUT ONE TERM-Mr. Lincoln's pros
poets for denomination for the Presidency
instead of improving, as the time approach.
es for the Baltimore Convention, are grow
ing rapidly and beautifully less. Quite a
number of newspapers have recently sprung
up in the Eastern States, of the Republican
school of politics, which are strongly oppo-
sing Father Abraham's denomination Some
of his former warm friends and supporters
have wheeled into the line of opposition and
are giving many cOgent reasons why he
should not receive the succession. 1t is
intimated by some, and urged by others, that
the President has used his position of late
together with the aid of many of his subor-
dinate officials, to forestal public opinion in
his favor and secure his reelection But
the main reason, perhaps, of this opposition
on the part of his former friends, is their
dstrust of his republicanism. As they do
not differ with him materially upon the sla-
very or abolition question, it is quite evil
dent that the split is not upon that point !;
but from the general tone of the papers al
luded to, their lengthy articles in advocacy
of free government and civil liberty, and
others 10 denunciation of arbitrary power
and centralized government-coupled with
a liberal use of the Presidents name, we in
fer that the point of difference is in this
they fear that Mr. Lincoln is ambitious to
perpetuate his power by centralizing the
general government as far as possible in
the hands of the Executive, while they are
in favor of popular government and limiting
Executive power The following extract,
taken from one Of these papers, shows the
inevitable split which is to take place in the
Republican party upon the question Of the
next Presidency;


'1f Mr.. Lincoln were endowed with the
sagacity for which his friends give him
credit, he would have discovered long ago
that the one-term principle has become a
settled conviction with the people, and that
any attempt to disregard it would surely in
cur their contempt and dislavor. The peo-
pie will never again permit a President to
use the power placed in his hands to Sc
Year: 1864

The MINES TAXED.-The question of
taxing the mines, which has so long been


taxing the brains of Messrs. Chase, Stanton
& Co., has at last eliminated in Congress,
by the passage of bill imposing tax of
five per cent. upon the gross proceeds of
all valuable ores extracted from the mines


Aside from the question as to whether a
tax upon the mines is not mistaken policy
to raise revenue, there is an apparent injus-
tice in the bill, for, as we understand it, the
tax is to be levied upon the full amount of
ores taken from the placer and quartz mines


In hundreds of cases miners make but little
more than enough out of their claims than
to pay for the expense of openingand work
ing them, and in numerous other cases the
claim-holders expend more money upon their
claims than they take out Of the ground


from them, If miner is at an expense
of $1,000 in opening a claim and takes only
that amount from it, he is to be taxed $3.50
for the privilege of spending his time in de-
veloping the mines of the country What
a pleasurabe circumstance it would be to
an honest miner, after spending two or three
years in the rugged mountain districts del
wing in the mines to make his fortune, iso-
lated from the comforts of home, enduring
all the hardships incident to miners lot,
to 6nd at the end Of his mining career, that
he had not only made nothing in his mining
operations, but was also taxed handsome
Year: 1864

IT is said that every white man in Ari-
zona is candidate for Office. These Ari-
zonians must be some kin to the "web-foot'
politicians who infcst this section of coun-
try. IT may be that "web- foot" OCCASION
ally leaves home without being in search of
an Office, but We have never yet met with
one who was not willing to betray friend or
do any amount Of dirty work, if thereby an
Office was to be secured. -Mountajneer
Year: 1864




April 2lst, 1864.


EDS. STATESMAN In your issue Of
April 9Th, l noticed an editorial 10 reference
to introducing Chinese labor in this camp
and as | have been mining here since 1861
and know the sentiments of large majority
Of the miners here, feel that it is my duty
to state them for the benefit of those inter
ested in importing Cinnamon; they can then
take what follows such a proceeding. In
disregarding laws that have been ia force
more than three years, they will be taking
great responsibility upon their shoulders.


Why is it that few persons insist on
having Chinese labor? Is it because white
labor is scarce, or is it that Chinese labor is
better? To the first proposition, l answer
NO, for there are plenty Of white men to
work what claims are opened and to the
second proposition, 1 make no answer
They talk, too, of restricting them to work
such ground as may be pointed out to them,
and should that prove to be rich (for we
have any amount Of ground that has never
been thoroughly prospected) are they to be
driven away from it to find other rich
grounds for the white man If such be
the intention Of the Chinese importers, it
shows strotegy, but not honesty But such
is not their intention, for they will try to
get them IN on any condition, and when
once in they will roam over the country like
baud of Cayuse h rses, and find and work
ground that white man would be glad to
work few years hence. But they will not
get in, for there are many honest miners in
this camp that will shoulder their guns at
moments warning to drive them back; peace
ably if they can, and forcibly if they must
We miners were glad to find one paper that
was opposed to the introduction of Chinese
labor in our mines. We can account for
the Lewiston paper being in favor of China
men coming here, as we understand the Ed
itor has few sacks of Rice that he wishes
to dispose of in order to raise stake to take
him to the KooTENAI MINES


If you knog any Chinaman that is ac-
quainted with "Shun Lee" (Agent of the
Chinese Importing Company please tell
him to tell Shun Lee that he and his Mon
golian brethren had better shun the Orc
Fino mines, for we will surely drive them
back, and it is not altogether unlikely that
we will serve their white importers the
same. Yours, BED Rock.


DISTRICT COURT TERMs.-1st District.
At Walla Walla, on the first Monday of
April and October of each year.


I'd District. At Vancouver, on the sec
ond Monday of March and the third Mon
day of October and at Olympia, on the first
Monday of May and second Monday Of No
vember of each year.


Sd District. At Port Townsend, on the
second Monday of June and the first Mon
Monday Of September; and at Seattle on
the fourth Monday of June and second
Monday Of October; and at Steilacoom on
the third Monday Of May and the first Mon
day Of November Of each year.
Year: 1864

the road is uneven, and is actually worn out
more by these conclusions than by all the trav.
el over them where they are no stones. 1t is 0
singular fact also, that these stones which were
trodden down into the mud will find their way
out. leaving another set OF holes to aid in max
ing the road uncomfortable or perhaps, unsafe.


The remedy for this evil of stones in the
road is TO screen the gravel as It is taken from
the pit, and exclude the stones there, or rake
them out carefully as the gravel is levelled after
being dropped upon the road. No part Of road
making or repairing-except that OF drainage
would prove so advantageous and economical
as that Of keeping the surface entirely clear Of
small stones.
Year: 1864

CRoPs.-It is said of the Western crops that
the prospects of the present season is very fair
taking The country as a whole, Notwithstanding
the prevalence of drouth in many parts. Re.
cent rains have done incaculabe good. In
Western New York it is said fine rains followed
by warm weather are bringing crops forward
The hay crop is good.
Year: 1864

table showing the value of the old issue of Can-
feeerate money when discounted for the new issue
of Confederate money, at the rate of three dollars in
old issue for two dollars in new issue from so to
$500:
Year: 1864




"The poor ye have always with you' said our Divine
Master; and our almshouse Black wells Island js y
living witness OF the fact But no. in many in
truth do Dot any institution of the kind where
they are so well cared for in own Empire City OF
the Empire State.


Thanksgiving Day was be,utful one, and nature ss
vel as seemed TO rejoice the day and tbe occa
sion.
At The almshouse ample and savcry dinner was
prepared the inmates and many Of them who have
there for say that was the best Thanksgv
ing dinner they had lad the island Mr.. Ander
son-he energetic, efficient and kind hearted warden
personally attended to the arrangements 80 that every
thing should be order and well conducted and they
were for We heard OF the poor people rear their
thanks to him.


An interesting incident occurred just
the almshouse were gathered tue plank wag IN uli
view Of The river, prepared TO enter the dining
the war; and clustering like bees the deck passed at
this moment and the poor OF whom had beeh
soldiers Themselves, greeted them with three hearty
cbeers-which were heartily returped--asa Godspesc
their to maintain that Union under whose Gag thc
poor well the rich find the best protection that
human government has yet given 70 mankind


We must not forget to mention the interest which Mr..
simpson, the engineer and Mr. Muleu the Keeper, took
10 the occasion. Mr. Simpson has been engineer the
island for upwards OF fifteen years. aud discharged
bic duties with ski and untring perseverance. Mr.
Mullen has also been Tor years his position, and
efficiency and energy he is not surpassed
Year: 1864

State that has raised its quota is unjust.
and especially unjust in State like Indi-
ana. that has raised not only all the men
that have been demanded, but more than
all that will be demanded. Indianapolis
Journal
Year: 1864

There is n prouder title to the respect of our
fellow creatures than the being what is known
as ''a man of his word" AS there is nothing
so mean as treachery, so there is nothing more
noble than truth. Never break promise once
given. On no occasion stoop to falsehood 1t
| is sometimes thought mark of sharp intellect
to overreach a customer, but the morality which
sanctions such an act is low, knayish and con-
temptible. I'D. Vi t.rra-4 .t..-.r


DISSEMINATION is rarely to be exercised the
meaner vice of stimulation. never. If you can
not reveal the truth, stoop not to counterfeit
lie. 1t is alike dshonOrable to utter falsehood
or to act one. Many persons affect to think
there can be no lying unless in words, and ac-
cordingly take great pains to deceive others by
looks hInts, and deeds. But there is something
base as well as wrong in such conduct. We
would rather man would lie to us openly than
cheat and beguile US by such contemplate
stratagems. The essence of falsehood is de-
ceitj and he who deceves neighbOr, yet avoids
putting the lie in words is quite as criminal and
far meaner than the bold, frank, bad man, who
openly violates truth instead of skulking into
corners to outrage her in secret. s..o-


In the present day, alas there is too little
regard for truth The good, old-fashioned NOR
ality Of our sires, which regarded falsehood as
the most detestable of acts, has come to be
looked on as an obsolete affair, very appropriate
for the days of our grandtathers, but not at all
fitted for their active, enterprsing, and quick
witted descendants. "You did him finely" says
the dealer to his clerk when the latter had sue
ceeded in getting off lot of goods at the high
est prices. "a sharp youngster, that" says
the merchant, in hearing of the lad who has, in
imitation of his elders, just overreached a GUS
toner. "ThatlS- keen fellow; nobody will get
ahead of him, we hear continually applied to
individuals noted for sharp dealing. Is there
any wonder that, when deception is thus encour-
aged, the morals of trade should be loose, or
disregard of truth infect even private life 2 No
man can long maintain two characters, one for
the cOUnting-house and one for the parlor.


"He who will habtually tell falsehoods is not
to be trusted" said Sir Walter Scott, and few
men understood human nature better, or scorned
base actions more. Parents should remember
this The child who learns to lie will not be
long learning to do worse. The youth who dis
regards truth, though he may grow up to be ap-
parently man of recttude and honor has a
character rotten to the core, and will be tempted
inte many mean and dscreditable action,
thinking that few false words will conceal his
guilt Oh, suffer any error in. child rather
than an indifference to truth. Teach him never
either by word, look or action-to degrade
himself to falsehood. Teach him to loathe
lie. Instruct him that every noble nature, that
every man of honor, scorns and detests untruth,
whether in public or private life, as something
inexpressibly base.