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Year: 1862

G3-Stevens' iron battery Naugatuck, which he
presents to the Government as a model Of what
his large battery will be, will soon be sent to
Washington. Her dimensions are those of an
ordinary canal boat. Her speed, above water, is
ten knots an hour, and, when submerged to the
depth Of * feet, about seven knots She can
carry coal enough for twelve days, and crew
large enough to handle her armament The latter
consists Of single 10O-pounder of the Parrott
pattern, which experiments have proved to be
perhaps the most formidable rifed gun in the
world. When the Naugatuck Is sunk to her
fighting depth by the admission Of wal ter to the
chambers In her bow and stern, her entire ma
chinery, steering apparatus and vulnerabl. parts
De exposed to the enemy's shots but narrow
strip Of white pine constituting the gunwhale
and the gun itself Her small size and the scanti.
ness Of her exposed lines, would enable her to
approach close to hostile vessel In a dark highs


and deliver her 1O0- FOUNDER with terrible effect
Year: 1862

Mcclellan Superseded Yes, and J. B,
Gross exceeds all the artists in town in taking
those splendid photographs on wheels, which
are causing so much excitement at No 90
Main street, opposite the Court House He
has made within the past few weeks great inn
provement in his facilities for taking photo
graphs, and is now better than ever prepared
to accommodate the public with anything in
his line, with neatness, durability and dispatch.
1t will richly repay the trouble 10 take ~ look
at his rooms. You will find Jim ever ready
to wait upon you, give the reason for this or
for that, and in fact answer any question this
side OF, why don't you stop the rebellion ?
there Jim subsidies aud Charlie takes up the
thread Of conversation and in few minutes
you have ordered dozen OF such splendid
photographs that you agree to come again,
and bring friend to look Jim says small
iavors are thankfully received and larger one
in proportion. i X Gross.
Year: 1862

Praying for Snow.-For some time past
little Fred has been wishing for snow. He
has pair of boots and a sleigh-both new
and untried; and he is anxiously awaiting an
occasion to test their capacity to the fullest
extent, The other evening at nghtfall it was
showing, but the performance was not enough
to satisfy little Fred and he told his mother
as much The time arrived for him to go to
bed and as was his custom, he said his prayers
But on this occasion he varied the substance
of his little petition. Instead of repeating
"Give us this day our daily breadi' he said
"Give us this day Httle more snoU r "out
Of the abundance of the heart the mouth
speaketh." He asked for exactly what be
wanted


There are more than little Fred wishing for
snow.
Year: 1862

Bookkeeping taught as practical Art
which can only be learned in the doing of it,
No class or mere lecture process can ever
make expert accountants. If you doubt this
ask practical book.keeper.


nov2Sd3twlt* H 10
Year: 1862

A poor man gives his mite to the
cause Of bcnevolencc, which is scarcely
noti.cd, and rich man out Of his alb
undance gives hundreds Of dollars, and
the contribution is paraded in the pub
lie journals as evidence ofhis wonderful
liberality. And yet may not God sec
in the gift Of the one, more to please
Him than in the large donation Of tbs
other?
Year: 1862

THE governmental and political questions Of he
coming year will have abs orbng interest for every
CITIZEN We engaged in gigfntic civil the re
suit of which foresee- 1t threatens radical
change the institutions and principles upon which the
Government was founded and the destruction of the
liberty and rights of the citizen, such the
people Of no other nation have enjoled, and to
which may attributed unequaed progress
in national prosperity and greatness. The issue will
soon upon whether this free Government shall be
preserved and mainained aud the rights of the States
under the Constitution perpetuaed, apowerful central
authority be permitted to out OF this war, ober
ang State neS, State Institutions and all those checks
upon the Federal Government, rights by the
states which have constituted the excellence and supe
riority Of nationality 'One the sea- for
the objects set forth in the Constitution, but
distinct as the bilows'' in the management Of their
purely domestic affairs. These questions involved
in the elections, AMI the voice of the people
most emphatcay expressed for the Constitution il
il and the Uuion : was" Never was there a time
when it important that the people should be thor
oughly advised the progress and condition Of public
affair an OF passing events people not tit for
government unless with Intelligent judgment they
decide upon the questions which affect alike their
and the public welfare.
Year: 1862

new legislature will assemble on the sth of Jsnu-
AIRY Its will have deep interest for the
citizens of Indiana The >eHiRel will contain faithful
and intelligent report Of its proceedings, that The
reader understand from day day what their Repre-
sentatives are doing
Year: 1862

Will assemble, ami the most important questions
will be brought before for determination. One Of
which, the Emancipation and Colonization policy Of the
President, will vally affect the future of the country
All interesting Congressional proceedings will be
ported in the .SHtEa,I.
Year: 1862

The events of the a they developed will be
faithfully given that the public may be advised
its progress the results of battles the condition of the
conendng armies and all that affects the great struggle
home and abroad for the overthrow Of the Rebellion


In addition. the >ntihei will contain the CURRENT
NEWS Of the day, CHOICE MISCELLANY, STATE
ITEMS, the latest reports Of the NEW YORK and GIN
.CINNAT. GENERAL and CATTLE ,RKETs, the con-
dton of the MONEY and STOCK MARKETS; in a word
will be the effort Of the Propretors of the SRl
give its columns interest for all classes Of readers and
such Information will be especially adapted TO the
well being Of the citizens OF Indiana.


The SRfiael viii continue represent and stand by
the regular Organizations OF the Democratic party State
and Naona sustain the principles and policy they shall
and support the candidates they may nominate


We have no agents. The low prices for subscription
will no, allow H. We therefore ask our Democratic
fendS-an who desire the Of sound principles
10 aid the extension OF the circulation Of the Sentinel
Daily Weekly. until they shall least reach every
Democratic fsmiI, In Indiana. The press is most i'm
portant agent in directing Alright The public mind, and all
that needed give the Democratic party p@ manen,
rule is the enlightenment Of the people its princi-
pies an policy. II shall be aim, with all the ability
possess faithfully advocate democratic sentiments
and me- asares, for believe that In doing best
promote the true interests Of the country.
Year: 1862




Three locomotive, and the same mum
Der Of passenger cars belonging to the
Cumberland Valley Railroad were then
utterly destroyed; the buildings stated
above we're fired and totally consumed.
They waited long enough to see that the
destruction would be complete, and at )
O'Clock in the morning the whole party
left the town, each man and horse had
small sized clothing establishment.


EXPLOSION OF a POWDER MAGAZINE.


The noise oecasioned by the explosion
of the powder magazine was so great 'hat
it was heard at the distance OF several
miles down the valley, aud gave rise to
report, that spread in that direction, that
caanouading was going on at Chambers
burg Tho walls Of the warehouse being
very strong did not tall down after the ex-
plosion, which fortunate circumstances
prevented mitch damage to surrounding
Year: 1862

correspondence Of the New York Times.


A profound sense of duty, and an intense
sOhcitude touching what is committed to
his charge, constantly possess him. He is,
however, I think, of temper to whom
great trusts will presently bring sense of
confidence and Of power. Beautiful and
noble in person, the ideal soldier in make
and mien, amiable, affectionate, yet capa-
BILE of being terrible in anger, it is impos-
sible to be brought in contact with him in
any relation, without entertaining for him
feeling of personal respect and love.
The men in his own corps adore him, and
the sentiment viii be found contagious
throughout the whole army. His talent for
organization is genuine and of a high
order-the perfectly developed practical
American business mind As a soldier,
he is the man who has never yet failed in
any enterprise hehas undertaken. Plucky,
persevering-a steady white heat Of energy
-he is the man Of all men TO put things
through. He is probably strongest, too,
precisely at that point where Mcclellan is
weakest-in the temperament that follows
up and the talent that turns success into
victory. Measured in the order of pure
intellect, burnside has no claims to first
rank. His faculties are of practical, or
ganisiHg kind, such as the soldier wants.
He is frst-rate second-rate man. But,
all in all, I register my conviction that
there has, during the war, arisen no man
so well fitted, in every respect, TO fill the
position now intrusted to him.
Year: 1862

On certain occasion during Yelling
toms campaign on the Pyrenees, that
"Great Captain" being displeased with the
disposition General Picton had made for
receiving the assault Of Marshal Soult
who menaced him in front, ordered the
plan to be entirely changed. But the diff
fculty was to delay the attack of the French
until the change could be effected This
the Iron Duke accomplished in person, in
the following manner: Dofing his cock
ed hat and waving it in the air, he rode
furiously to the head of regiment, as if
about to order a charge. Thereupon arose
tremendous cheer from the men, which
was taken up by corps after corps, until it
reverbrated along the whole extent of Pic
toms line. As the roar died away, We'll
ington was heard to remark, musingly, as
if addressing himself" Soult is a skilful
but cautious commander and will not at
tack in force until he has ascertained the
meaning of these cheers. This will give
time for the sixth division to come up and
we shall beat him" 1t turned out as he
anticipated. Soult naturally enough sup
posed these tremendous shouts announced
the arrival Of large reinforcements, and
did not attack until too late. Had he struck
on the right moment he would have won
an easy victory; as it was he met with
bloody repulse. This was strategy. Not
the strategy Of books, but the strategy of
genius, engendered and executed in the
same moment
Year: 1862

The Troy Wing says that the confagra-
ton in that city Of the 10th of May last,
has not yet been totally exfinguished.-
Although six months have elapsed since
that event, yet, strange as it may seem,
smoke is to be seen issuing from the ruins
of the building formerly occupied by
Messrs. Dusenbury s Anthony, coffee and
spice dealers, on River street, near the
corner Of Federal It is supposed that a
quantity Of coal which was in the cellar Of
the building above referred to, is still burn
ing, which causes the smoke.


The great fire Of 1s45 in New York, oc-
CURED in July. In October, 1946, the fire
was still burning amid the ruins on the
corner Of Broadway and Exchange place.
In the building which had stood on this
spot, there was stored, at the time of the
FIRE, large quantity of tea, and the smoke
which continued to issue from the ruins,
was supposed to proceed from that source.
According to the writer's recollection, the
smoke disappeared about the end of Oeto-
ber.-Roehsster Democrat.
Year: 1862

Inquiry is frequently made respecting
the mode ofputtiDg gloss on linen collars
and shirt bosoms, like that on new linen.
This gloss, or enamel as it is sometimes
called, isproduced mainly by friction with
a warm iron, and may be put on linen by
almost any person. The linen to be glazed
receives as much strong starch as it is pos
sible To charge it with, then it is dried To
each pound Of starch piece Of sperm, par
afne, or white wax, about the size ola wal
nut, is usually added. When ready TO be
ironed the linen is laid upon the table, and
moistened very slightly on the surface with
a clean wet cloth. 1t is then ironed in the
usual way with fat iron, and is ready for
the CLOSING operation. For this purpose
apeculiar heavy fat iron, rounded at the
bottom and polished as bright as a mirror,
is used. tits pressed firmly upon the lin
enRnd rubbed with much force, and this
frictional action puts on the gloss.
Year: 1862

Crops in this county this season have
not been Of average excellence. Potatoes
turn out poorly, and corn is light. Wheat
did not I'll out well, but the straw was
heavy, and q large crop Of hay was cut
The "stock" wiz have plenty to eat, even
If We get the hard winter which some ars
anticipating. Fruits Of most kinds were
abundant, Apples have been almost q
drug in market The unusually fine
weather we hsTe had Of late has facilitated
the getting in Of corn and the later crops.
Old winter viii find the farmers prepared
FOR him and ready 70 spend his long even
-ings IN very good humor after their sum
.mers labor = -Geraih Meas. ft
Year: 1862

GEN. MITcHEL's BooK.-It is q singular
feet that the rebellion found Prof. Micthel
just closing a work on military science,
which had occupied him atwelvemonth, and
in which he had prepared criticisms of
many Of the great battles of authentic his
tory. BE was about to start to this city
to put his volume in print, when the civil
war broke out. Instead of stopping in
New York, he continued his journey to
Washington, rendered his services to the
government which had educated him, and
prepared to put in practice what he had
been speeulating upon.-M r Times.
Year: 1862

The Madison Journal says that dis
patch was received there on Saturday
evening from General Pope, stating that
he would make his headquarters at Madi-
son during the coming winter, and desir-
ing furnished house for himself and fam
lily. The Indian war being settled, there
is probably very little to do in his depart
ment. General Pope, however, is in COM
mand in his present position under orders
Of General Halleck, and must remain, we
suppose, till sent elsewhere.
Year: 1862

A STRANGE ACCIDENT PROM A MATCH
A strange incident occurred the other day
at Elber6eld. A young man took phos-
phoric match from box to light cigar
The matches being tightly packed the young
man introduced his finger nail between
them TO extract one, when a small portion
of phosphorus passed under the nail and
and ignited The flame was Immediately
extinguished, but the hand swelled SO much
that surgeon advised amputatiOn. The
young man would not consent 10 this, and
in few hours his whole arm had to be
amputated to save his hfe.-StsubenUiHe
Herald
Year: 1862

A tree six years from the nursery bear
ing eight bushels Of apples Such has been
the case in the vicinity Of South Pass the
present season. That viii do to PASS
around A great country is Egypt -
Prairie Farmer.
Year: 1862

Extract from a private letter from an
officer in the Army of the West; +


al think, from what I have seen, that
more damage has already been done the
rebels BY the proclamation than by all the
battles We have fought. A paroled officer,
whom have just seen, does not hesitate to
say that every negro in the South knows
the date and the very words of the proclaim
ation.p
Year: 1862

most III exact ratio to such payments.
Deposltors took the alarm and largely
sweled the drain. The only course
was suspension, and a readjustment Of
the banks with the Government. We
anticipate no Inconvenience, but great
advantage from the measure. Specie
is most abundant, and win every day
become more plentiful, both from i'm.
portations aud domestic productions
We do not, after day or two, perhaps,
expect to see it at any premium -
There is enough for all the wants both
of our internal and external commerce.
1t will not belong, probably, before the
Banks will hold very nearly their usual
average for sore months past.
Year: 1862

The hopes of the slaves are concentrate
cd upon the arrival of the Northern army.
The first intimation Of the approach of the
Northern soldiers will induce them to
break through the most stringent guard
ing of the thousand patrolmcn who intest
the plantations, The most willful Of the
slaves desire to hurt no person, hut to gain
their liberty when they think they stand
at it's very threshold, their bound to its
will be terrific.
Year: 1862

Invariably the white man who compose
the rank and file of the rebel arny long
for an opportunity to pass beyond the lines
into the hands of the Union soldiers.
They do almost everything in their mili-
itary routine with degree of hcsitancy
which is very noticeable to the stranger,
aud betray stupidity (assumed, of course)
which perpetuates broils between the Off
GERS and the men. They only need the
opportunity, and they will embrace it.
Year: 1862

There .re those who say, happiness is
nothing that one should not care or look
for it: When you hear such sentiment
expressed, know that the speaker is say
ng what in his inmost soul he disbe-
lieses While hobod believes that happi-
ness is the only object to be sottght in
life, there is not that human being who,
while he lives; say what he may. is not
seeking it either openly or unaeknowledg
ed to himself. He who loftlly valves of
the acknowledgment Of this fact, general
l5 is at the same moment finding plausi-
BILE excuses, of duty or present necessity
for securing to himself all possible ease
and enjoyment. What is uncomfortable
or disagreeable to do, is sure to be CON


trary to his idea of "right." BY mems
actions, not by their words, must We
Judge them.
Year: 1862

out an Office, feel there is something
wrong about that mars heart. He done
love his country as he should: Your
country needs you noa worse than at any
other time, and if you want to eo into
the service you can find no better or more
honorable place than in an old regiments
Why object to filling the place of the
brare boys who fell at Belmont, Donelsor
or Shiloh, whose bodies sleep in soil con-
taminated by the footsteps of rebels. In
sickness or in health, in the camp or on
the battlefield: the best place for the
young soldier is by the side of the veter:
ian.


1 am fdr vigofous prosecution 6f This
war. To do this We must have men. and
thousands of them. If necessary, would
call out every able bodied man in the loyal
States-turn the Government over to our
mothers, wives and daughters. would
give those who wanted to go an opportu:
nifty, and those who did not want to eo I
would make an opportunity for them.
would make them fight for the Govern
ment. would stretch the army from the


Atlantic to the Rocky Mountains, and


with fixed ba5onets and In solid phalanx


l would give the order, FORWARD inarch!


to the Gulf of Mexico. Every man 1
met who was williifg to ight fot the


Government, l would place musket iu


his hands, let him fall into the ranks;


and to every one who did not, l would
lgiTe the order, Double quick time,


march?' would drive every one of


them before me, and those who would NOT


submit, when we reached the Southern


boundary line, I would pitch head and
heels into the Gulf;
Year: 1862

She is not in love with that man whom
she freely praises, and OF whom she Of
tenest speaks ; but if there is one whom
she never names, if sht start and blush
when others name him, if she can find no
voice to answer the most commonplace
question he addresses her, if she aso,d
him, and will have none of him, ii she
pettshly find fault with him when he is
commended to her notice by others; look
sharp, for that is the man.


FANNY FERN.
Year: 1862

THE foundation OF domestic happiness
is faith IN the virtue OF woman. The
foundation of political happiness is faith in
the integrity oil man. The foundation Of
all happiness. temporal and eternal, is
faith in the goodness, the righteousness,
the mercy, and the love Of God.
Year: 1862

THINK Thought engenders thought. Place
ne idea upon paper, another will follow, and still


another, until you have written page. You
cannot Iathom your mind. There is well OF
thought there which has no bottom. The more
you draw from it, the more clear aud fruitful il
will no you neglect to think yourself, and use
other peoples thoughts, giving them utterance
Of. Al irst your ideas may come in Jumps
homeiy and shapeless--but no matter; time and
perseverance will arrange and polish them, Learn
10 thiGk and you will learn to write. The more
you think the better you can express your ideas
Year: 1862

aB- The Lewiston Journal says the har-
vests this season are rich and abundant The
country is full of fruit everywhere. We do not
remember season when the material promise
was better.
Year: 1862

might prove OF considerable damage Their shells
poded wide Of the column however and their firing
too random TO do harm.


The corps was however, successfully crossed were
those Of Franklin and Reynolds, at points below The
firing ceased about dark, and the city in pos
session.
Year: 1862

of so winning suppliaut, and must really
beg her to desist and leave the fortress.


ri demand his release" cried she, in
reply.


"That you cannot have" returned he,
sthe boy is rebel and traitor, and unless
you retire, madam, 1 shall be forced to ar
rest you on a similar suspicion"


"Suspicion am rebel and traitor,
too, if you wish. Young McCartey is my
brother, and I don't leave this tent until be
goes with ME. Order his instant release,
or (here she drew one of the aforesaid ivory
handles out of her bosom and levelled the
muzzle of it directly at him, } I will put an
ounce of lead in your brain before you can
call single sentry to your relief"


A picture that!


There stood the heroic girl, eyes flashing
fire, cheeks glowing with earnest will, lips
firmly set with resolution, and a hand out
stretched with loaded pistol ready to send
the contents through the now thoroughly
frightened, startled, aghast soldier, who
covered, like blank paper before the flames,
under her burning stare.


"Quick !" she repeated. "Order his re-
lease, or you die"


It was too much. Prince could not stand
it, He bads her lower her internal weapon
for Gods sake, and the boy should be forth
with liberated.


"Give the order first" she replied un.
moved. .....


And the order was given, the lad was
brought out; and drawing his arms in hers
the gallant sister marched out of the place,
with one hand grasping one of his, and the
other hold of her trusty ivory-handle. She
mounted her horse, bade him get up behind
and rode off, reaching home without aocl'
dent before midnight.


Now that is fact stranger than fiction
which shows what sort of metal is in oul
women of the much abused and traduced
nineteenth century.-NashviNe Banner.