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Year: 1862

BAG MANCFACToRT.-Slmeon FarWe1's bag
factory has been removed from Market street
to tile more commodious three story building
75s South Water. In addition to the bag fac
tory, Mr. Farwen has gone largely into the
produce commission bus1ness. The house is
Of undoubted standing, and We hope that
their SUCCESS my be as great in their commits
sion as in the bag business
Year: 1862

Improvement has been made in the qualifca-
tions of the teachers of cur public schools, but
there is still quite large margin to be filled up.
The qualifications which should be happily
blended so lis to constitute the successful teach
er, should be of as high an order as in any
other calling in life. Many engage in the busi-
ness with but small Investment of capital, and
still less natural fitness for the work, and the
results failure on their part, "a permanent
injury inflicted or the pupils, and the profession
lowered in the estimation of the people.


No one should more "magnify his office" than
the teacher. No one should strive harder to
make none but impressions shat will have in
fuence for good. No one should wish to be
employed as teacher who has not, at least, a
respectable knowledge of the branches taught
in our schools who has not, dis base of ope-
rations, sound common sense, enthusiastic de-
yotion to his work, perseverance, cheerfulness,
hope, sympathy, and strictly moral, if not a
christian. character Sound common sense would
appear to be necessary in every calling, and it
may seen unnecessary to paIticulaIize; but it
sometimes is lacking, yet neuer should be in a
teacher. His Judgment is constantly in requis-


tion, and if tbs fails him in his time of need,


his future influence with the school will be en-
tirely lost Does it not require amature judg-
ment to know the capacities of his various pu-
pills; to know how much labor should be given
in order to make the success of the scholar
barely possible-to know hog and ,chen to en-
courage--hoto and tcaen to pvnish to be able
to judge Of the proprieties of his own conduct
SO that he may be an example worthy OF imi-
tatlon.


BY the teachers being possessed of an en-
thusiastic devotion for his work, we do not
mean that he should be wild enthusiast, but
one who has such u desire for his own, and the
improvement Of his pupils, that he will bring all
his energies to bear upon his work-thus MAX
ing himself much more efficient, and creating
corresponding enthusiasm in all associated with
him. Notice the influence of the energetic, de-
voted worker He pursues his course onward,
regardless of difficulties. The current is not
always uM him, but he strives to create a nesc
current, which gathering force and volume in
its course, finally bears all with it. This, coup
led with perseverance,, to enable him to cent!n-
ue onward in his course-with cheerfulness to
enliven-with hope to encourage, and enable
him to see the rays of gold that are always
mingled with the darkest shadows-with SYM
pathy to enable him to appreciate the efforts and
trial of those by whom he is surrounded-and
a moral, if not christian character, that he
may be living model, always acting in obedi-
ence in the convictions OF duty, will be an al
most certain passport to success.
Year: 1862

DoueIAs ON SUMNER there was any man
that the lamented Senator Douglas regarded
with abhorrence, it was Senator Sumner, OF Mas
sachusetts. Here is portrait that he drew of
him in debate in 1854. Addressing himself to
him, he said:


els there anything in the means by which he
got here to give him a superiority over other
gentlemen who came by ordinary means! Is
there anything to Justify it in the fact that he
came here with a deliberate avowal that be would
never obey one clause Of the Constitution OF the
United States, and yet put his hands upon the
Holy Bible, in the presence Of this body, and
appealed to Almighty God that he would be
faithful to the Constitution, and with pledge
OF perjury on his soul, by violating both that
oath and tho Constitutionf He came here with
pledge to periurs himself as the condition of
eligibility to the place. Has he a right to ar
raign us because we felt it to be our duty to be
faithful to that Constitution which he disavows,
to that oath which he assumes and then repudi-
ates2 The Senate have not forgotten the debate
on the Fugitive Slave Law, when the Senator
said, in reply to question whether be was in
favor of carrying into effect that clause of the
Constitution for the rendition of fugitive slaves
"Is thy servant dog, that he should do this
thing?" A dog to be true to the Constitution of
your country! A dog unless you are traitor!
That was his position; and still he comes here
and arraigns US for crimes, and talks about au-
dacity! Did mortal man ever witness such au-
dacity in an avowed criminal!"
Year: 1862

Our OF PArIKNcE.-Judge Cowles, of the
San Francisco Police Court, will not hear any
more suits in which all the witnesses are Of
the Celestial sort. They have lied him out
OF countenance, and the Judge decides that il
is next to impossible for Chinaman to tell
the truth even by accident.
Year: 1862

STORMY NIGHT.-Saturday night was
one Of the most dreary and uncomfortable Of
the winter. The wind howled over the prsi.
ries with perfect loosssess, drifting the fall
ing hail in every direction. Those who were
90 unfortunate ~ to have business out Of doors
were to be pitied
Year: 1862

IT Is SAID that the Sixteenth Regi.
ment will move from this place in about one
week. By that time the regiment will proba.
bly, be made up. The men are getting very
anxious to get into the harness. Those who
want to 60 into the next fight should take o
place In the Sixteenth.
Year: 1862

FILLING UP.-We notice that several
stores about town which have long been
vacant. are being filed up with goods. Trade
is going to open sharp this Spring There
ever were before. The more the merrier
Year: 1862

It 10 easy to cultivate spirit Of vindictive
ness toward the people of the South,--i is hu
man nature to feel vlndiotiye,- but patriots Wht
desire the restoration of this country to th,
peace and happiness of former days, must 70
member that a very different spirit brought thil
country together at its foundation, and no othel
can reconstruct It. The emily way this govern
ment can ever be successfully administered il
BY oultivating the friendship and interests Of
all the people, and BY drawing the affections oi
all by its justice and impartlality. One section
cannot uee Its powers to injure or insult the
other, and expect no injury in return. Under
our tribulations, let the people Of this country
learn the duty they owe to each other, and CON
mence the practice of the virtues of patriots
and possibly we may be again united ant
happy people.
Year: 1862

THE IIITLH ANuEH9'
There's many an empty cradle,
There's many vacant bed,
There's many a lonesome bosom
Whose joy and light have He'd
For thick in every graveyard
The little hillocks lie,
And every hillock represents
An angel in the sky
Year: 1862

This expression often occurs 10 referring
10 the order of troops Oh the battle ield,
aud it is doubtless the opinion OF many that
the two armies stand in two lines; but 1t is
not so.


The army is divided into divisions, and
there are often greet gaps between the d.
visions They are posted in positions or
in commanding places-that Is, on hllis, or
on the banks of streams, IN places where
they will be best able TO resist or attack
the enemy. The divisions are usually SO
placed that they can support one another.
You can understand line of battle pretty
we'll, by imagining . regiment here on
hill. another down in the valley, third in
a niece of woods, with artillery and caval-
nv placed in the best POSITIONS. II you
want TO make it more real, when you are
out in the fields or pastures, with the hills
all around. Just imagine that the enemy is
over wonder hill, with ten thousand men
and twenty pieces Of artillery. You are
general. and have an equal number. The
enemy will come down that road, spread
out into the Geld, or creep up through the
woods and attack you.


You can't exactly tell how many men he
will sand on the right, or how many on the
center, or bew many on the left; SO you
must arrange your forces to support each
other. Then, to shift it, you are to attack
him. You don't know bow his troops are
arranged, for he keeps them concealed as
we'll as he eau. You don't want many of
your men killed, but do want to win vic.
tory. Now there is a chance for you to try
your skill in planning line OF battle.
You must place your artillery where it will
do the most damage, and receive the least
from the enemy. You must move your in
fantry so that they will not be cut off by
the enemy before they get near enough to
cut them up ia return. You see that 1t is
no small thing to be general. These are
great responsibilities.
Year: 1862

late Professor of the University of Pennsylvania,


CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
Private Medical Office and Hospital,


no. 751 CLAY STREET,
Opposite the southwest corner of the Plaza,


SAN FRANCISCO,
Year: 1862

More damage is done to harness during
the rainy weather of early and late win.
ter, than dnring all the pest Of the year,
Saturated with water, covered with mud,
and often frozen stiff. SO, as to almost
break when bent, Ia necessary handling.
Unusual care shcnld, be taken to keep it
well oiled and hung up in. proper shape
when not in use. Thus treated, it will
not only last many times longer, but look
infinitely better than when neglected In
the usual manner


As to,the kind Of oil, we know nothing
better than neat's foot or the daubing
used by tanners. To give the black color
characteristic of new leather, a little
lalpp-blark may be added, without detri-
naent,. though it is oetter not to. use this
second going OYER


Before putting on tho oil, however,
there are two important considerations
which must be Observation-Disclosures and
dampness. The necessity of the first is
obvious, and the last is not less important,
since the oil cannot penetrate the leather
and make it soft and pliabls if put on
I4hen it is dry and hard.


One Of the best ways to give the lea.
thcr the requisite degree of moisture is to
wrap up the several parts Of the harness
in wet cloths previous toOiling., But this
trouble is unnecessary where washing has
been resorted to for cleaning, as the oil
may be applied before the leather is en-
tirely dry. The oil should be rubbed in,
briSkIy with brush or Goth, SO as to en-
sure its absorption.


Xarnish. shonh meyer be used as it
closes the pores and renders the penetra
tion Of oil more difficult Vegetable oils
age hariening in their effect and should
ncveEbe used for that reason.


Finally, let the application of oil be as
frequent as needed, not once year, as is
the rule with some, or almost never, as is
the practice of many.
Year: 1862

The prayers are beautiful that reach the ear
of God. The ferveut prayer of the righteous
man availeth much, and is beautiful, The
payer of the widow and the fatherless, who
have no helper, is beautiful. The prayer of the
child, who takes Gods promise in his most i'm
plicit grasp, as he does his mothers hand, is
beautiful. The prayer Of the lowly saint, un-
lettered and ungrammatical, is beautiful. The
prayer of the poor pan, when God heard him
and delivered him out of bis troubles is beau
tiful. The prayer Of Stephen, when amid the
storm of stones he cried just before he fell asleep
LAY not this sin to their charge, was beautiful.
There is a grammar and rhetoric of heaven,
bu: it is foreign TO the culture of this world.
The courtiers there wear wedding garments
and they speak the celestial language; but
sometimes they seem ragged and Ignorant to
the eyes that are blinded with the clay and
dust of our earthly roadsteads. We cannot
always discern the fashions Of heaven. There
is a frippery that sometimes claims to be the
garb divine, that is mere tinsel. There is an
'excellency of speech which is jargon and
mockery in the ear of God. There is sound


ing brass aud tinkling cymbal,' mere clatter,
and not celestial music at all. There are
beautiful prayers that are unlovely aud abom.
Unable before the -~-~"her Of hearts.
Year: 1862

\ WEDDING SFo. There came to
village of Lewiston, i. n Canada, an
" Unmatched pair" in sea 4 of some
person having authority to unite hem in
the holy bans of matrimony. The woald
be groom was 9 nasty, big greasy mig
GER" over six feet high, aud the proposed
bride a demure- looking little WAae girl,
between thirteen and fourteen years of
age The aid of clersymen and Justices
of the Peace were sought in vain, not
one of of them-to their credit be it said
would lend himself to this pollution of the
sacred rite. The facts coming to the ears
of some of the young men OF the town,
they resolved to interfere in the matter
Accordingly they sought ont the black
scoundrel, took the child away from him
and gave him brief notice to quit. This
he did, making the tallest kind of time
for the bridge over the river, followed,
and occasionally overtaken, by the vari-
Gus geological specimens sent after linn
by those in pursuit. a place was pro-
cured for the girl, where she is now at
work and we'll cared for. We presume
that colored gentleman will not include
Lewiston in his next welding tour.


Buffalo Commercial Adverfiser.
Year: 1862

The Main FARMER makes the fell
lowing sensible remarks in regard to
the economy Of small farms:


l. The term, small farms, may need
some qualification. In France the
majority Of farms de not average
more than five acres each. Here q.
farm of ffty or seventy FIVE acres
wOuld be considered a small farm
And we believe there.is more profia
in working a fam of this size, consid-
ering the expenses attendant upon it,
than Of carrying on a farm Of 800
acres. Eventually, all our farms win
he reduced in size, partly for. the pur.
pose of conducting them to. more profit,
and partly because agriculture will
ultimately be the leading profession
engaged in.


3. We learn another lesson from
their methods Of fertilizing materials
to apply to tie sofia lesson of the
greatest Importance, and one which
we could use to good advantage
Were the same economy in saving
manure practiced here as is common
in China, we could support a popula-
ton double our pre5eRt number, send
men enough to war to pat down every
REBELLION, whip England and France,
pay all our taxes and leave every
body rich


3. In the application Of manure
and irrigation, another lesson is taught
us. There is no doubt that manure in
liquid form is the best food for
plants that can be applied. 1t comes
in direct contact with the roOtlets, and
in a form. readily to be available for
growth. The more liquid manure we
use. and the more irrigation is pract-
iced-wherc practicable the greater
will be our crops and. the more sure
our success,
Year: 1862

me three delars a day. A good job is mt it p


Mary looked up, and her lips moved, but she
could not speak word. She struggled few
moments, aud then burst into tears. Her hus-
band took her by the arm and drew her upon
his lap, and then pressed her to his bosom.


MARY" be whispered, while the tears ran
down his own cheek, you are not deceived
1 am Charles Nelson once more, and will be
while live. Not by any act of mine shall
ansther cloud cross your brow" Aad then
be told her of the words be had heard on the
previous Monday, while be lay behind the
wall


Never before" he said, did I fully realize
how low had fallen, but the scales dropped
from my eyes then as though some one had
struck them off with sledge. Ny soul start
ed up to a standpoint from which all the
teDpters of Garth cannot move it. Your
prayers are answered my wife"


Time passed on, and the cottage assumed
its garb of pure white, and its whole windows
and green blinds The roses in the garden
smiled, and in every way did the improvement
work. Once again was Mary Nelson among
the happiest OF the happy, aud their children
choose their own associates now.
Year: 1862

The WALLED LAKE.-The wonderful
Walled Lake is situated in the central
part of Wright county, Iowa. The shape
of the lake is oval. 1t is about two
miles in length, and one mile wide in the
widest part, comprising an area of some
two thousand acres The wall inclosing
this lake is over six miles in length, and
is built or composed of stones varying in
size from boulders of two tons weight
down to small pebbles, and is internixcd
with earth. The top of the wall is uni
form in hight above the Water in all
parts, which makes its hight to vary on
the Landslide according to the uncvenness
of the country, from two to twelve feet
in hight. In the highest part the wall
measures from ten to twelve feet thick at
the base, ana four to six at the top, in
clining each way-Onward and inward
There is no outlet, but it frequently rises
and flows over the top of the wall. The
lake at the deepest part is about ten teet
in depth, and ahounds with large and fine
fish, such as pike, pickerel, bass, perch,
&c. The water is as clear as crystal, and
there is no bubbling or agitation to indi-
cate any large springs or leaders. Wild
fowl of all kinds are plenty upon its bos-
ON. At the North end are two small
groves of about ten acres each, no timber
being near. 1t has the appearance OF
having been walled up by human hands,
and looks like a huge fortress, yet there
are no rocks in that vicinity for miles
around. There are no visible signs of the
lake being the result of volcanic action,
the bed being perfectly smooth and the
border of regular form. The lake is sew
enteen miles from Boon river on the west,
eight miles from Iowa on the East, and
about one hundred miles from Cedar Ra-
pids. 1t is one of the greatest wonders
of the West, and has already been Wis
tied by hundreds of curiosity seekers.
Year: 1862

A correspondent says; Make pen Of rails
round sheep that has been killed by dogs,
beginning with fonr, 50 as to have II square,
and as ynu huild it, draw in each rail as you
would the sticks Of partridge trap, until your
pea is Of n sufficient height-say 1--WE feet
In this way pen may be constructed that viii
permit dog to enter at the top. bEt out OF
which helwill find it difficult to escape, sheuld
he have the agility Of an antelope. leave the
dead sheep, or portion Of IT, in the trap,
removing all others from the held. and yea
will be pretty sare to catch the maraudOf the
next night or the night AFTER
Year: 1862

A LOT If second hand lamps belonging to the
- the Episcopal Church will be sold very cheap


II any church in the county them and will take
he whole lot they may have them at a bargain.


Inquire at No. 3. Williams 3 ock PLAT
March %, '6l-ttf
Year: 1862

the most pleasant and agreeable place in the city.


Attentive bar-keepers at all times awaiting the
pleasure Of customers Call in at the Brook Saloon
if you want something good to smoke or drink you
will not be disappointed


Walla Walla, Nov. 29 1851. 1v
Year: 1862

NEVER let yourself be meanly betrayed
into an admiration of person of high rank
or fortune, whom you would despise if he
were your equal in station None but fools
and children are struck with tinsel
Year: 1862

Strawberries season for set
ting out strawberry plants has almost arrived
1t 10 we'll known that the plant fourishes in
this vicinity to great perfection. and what is
more our people are nearly all committed On
the strawberry question. regardless Of pollti>
cal faith or religious persuasion. What We
want to cay is to admonish the people to plant
plenty OF tho roots that produce the fruit.
Every householder who has any chance At all
can raise an abundance. Just get the best
plans 10 the vicinity. and at the proper season
make the trial.
Year: 1862

FRIEND BAILEY We hear a great deal these
days about abolition fanaticism. In reply, it is
easy TO be seen that there are ten afflicted with that
kind of fanatcism now in Wood county, to one, ten
years ago, and the prospect is, that there will be
ten, ten years hence, where is now. If the
working of better principles into people or local
ity, is index Of fanacism, the more their social
constitution can endure, the better it is for them.
If the promotion Of schools religious worship, and
the denunciaon of slavery, with all its attendant
horrors, is finaticism, the world is growing more
full of that ism every day. No man can help see


ing this if he is governed more by what he feeds
his soul with, than what he sacrifices to personal
comfort, and the greatest wonder is, that we have
so many well informed persons, reaping tho bche-
fits of liberal educationj and free Institutions, who
do not seem TO appreciate their privileges, appar-
emily from fear of offending an institution that
serves onyi or more, to pamper the physical sppe-
tte than to establish truth hence tending to reduce
to materialism that which should give life and true
energy to people. Then every man that does
anything to clear the religious political or social at


mosphere of place or people, or abolish wrong is
an aboliGonst or fanatic, We would hardly ad-
NIT that the breeze that cleanses the atmosphere
breathe, by which our physical systems are braced
and purified, was composed Of fanatieism, yet it
abolshes the matter taken into the stomach which
cannot be converted into pure blood, and by the as
sistance of the various organs, expels everything
unwholesomc from the physical man. So does de-
votional sentiment abolish from the soul of man,
the baser thoughts and desires, and implants in
stead desires to inform others if il is likely To be
received by them, whether they receive il OF
not by offering, feel thatour duty is discharged


and we at least are free In these times when the
great work of reform, aud cause of true christian
liberty is going forward, who does not feel anxious
to have part to act somewhere, let his efforts be
called by what name they may, If he 10 but an Il


ponent Of truth there is nothing 10 fear, II mai
Year: 1862

The French army lay cncamped only about days
march from Berlin. The scntnels were doubled
and the most strict orders given, for the Prssian
Austrian spies were plenty and troublesome. At
midnight, Pierre Sancoin was stationed at one of
The outposts. lie was stout, bold, shrcwd man.
and good soldier. The Colonel of the regiment
was with the sergeant on his beat having request
cd to be called at midnight that he might visit the
outposts.


"Perre," he said, afterthe men had been posted
"you must keep your eyes open. Don't let even
stray horse go in or come out without the pass Do
you understand"


"Aye, nnn Colonel, I shall be prompt."


"Thc dogs are all around us" pursued the Off
Ger, and you cannot be too careful. Don't trust
men or brutcs."


"Never fear" was Pierres answer, as he brought
his frelock to his shoulder and stepped back
pace.


After this the guard moved on to the next post,
and Pierre was left alone.


Pierre's post was one of the most important in
the camp, or rather around il, and he had been
placed there for that reason. The ground over
which he had to walk long knoll, bounded on one
end by huge rock, and at the other sloping away
into a narrow ravine, which was eopse of will
lows Beyond this copse, the ground was baggy,
so that man could not pass it, The rock was on
the westward, and Pierres walk was to its outer
, side.


The night was quite dark, huge masses of clouds
floating overhead, shutting out the stars, and sort
of fog seemed TO be rising alsc from the marsh
The wind moanod through the copse IN the ravne'
and the air was damp and chilly. WIN slow
steady tread the soldier paced his gronnd ever and
anon stopping to listen as the willows and Ia thd
savne settled their leaves some night bird start
ed out with its quick tapping.
! An hour had passed away. and the sentinel had
seen nothing 10 excite his suspicion. He had stop
ped for moment close by the side Of the rock
when he was startled by quick, wild scream from
the wood, aud in few moments morn large bird
flew over his head.


"Could mortal man have stopped that fellow
passing 1? " muttcred he, after the night bird ha'
flown over.


He satisfied himself that he had done nOthini
wrong in allowing the bird to pass, lie had walk
cd the length Of his way two or three times, am
was Just turning 20 the rock when he was sure h