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Year: 1865

Nearly twenty years ago Daniel
Webster said "The Northwestern
States are destined to be manufactur-
ing States. They have Iron and coal.
They have people of laborious hab-
its. They have already capital enough
to begin works such as belong to new
States and new communities, and
when the time comes, and it cannot
but come soon, they will see their true
interest to be to feed the Northern and
Eastern manufactures, as far as they
may require it, and in the meantime
begin to vary their own occupations,
by having classes of men among them
who are not of the now universal agri-
cultural population. The sooner they
begin this work the better, and begin
it they will because they are an intel
ligent and active people, and cannot
fail to see in what direction their true
interest lies.' .....
Year: 1865

Wanted, for small family,-a cook.
Such is the tenor Of advertisements,
in the public journals, which meet the
eyes Of readers, every day, by the
score. Wauted--a cook. A cook in
these days is hard to get yet the SER
vices of that queen Of the kitchen are
an essential element in health, the CON-
fort, the good temper, the enjoyment
and the peace Of every family and it
is true that the art Of cooking is the
parent of other arts, and that eating
and drinking are the highest of all ami
NAL enjoyments. But the race of cooks
is becoming extinct in the United


States and in the matter of food, We


are going back to barbarism at a fear
full pace. The day was in which 1t


was the rule Of every household, to be
well ordered and in which becom-
Year: 1865

That reminds me strongly of some
one f; l think it resembles Ray Hunt"


Ray Hunt !" said Constance quick
ly, and the flush that stole up into her
face showed that the bearer of that
name had not been forgotten.


"Yes; queer name, isn't it? He
was sergeant in my company when
| was in the 18th. A strange, moody
fellow he was, caring little for danger
or fatigue. He was kind to his infe-
riors, and a general favorite in spite
of his gloomy reserve. Love drove
him into the army as it has many a
poor boy before and since, and some
thing, perhaps of the most of his bit
terness against human faith and love,
might have been traced to that source"


Constance was sewing, with her
head bent over her work, and could
not see, as | did, that every change
in her features was closely watched.
He continued


Ray was wounded at the siege of
Vicksburg, and lay in the hospital for
several months. went in to see him
frequently the last time | saw him
ne was sitting up, and welcomed me
with hearty smile, so different from
his former look that was astonished
Said he, j have turned over a new
leaf, Howard My old, icy heart has
slipped away, and | feel like a'differ-
ent man. Taking a note from the
pocket Of his wrapper, he said : This
is what opened my eyes to the light.
| know who wrote those few lines,
and they were just fitted to waken as
sociations of a happier time. If l live
shall do something yet, Howard l
read the note twas only few earn
est, hopeful words without date or
signature, yet they had smitten their
way through the strong barriers and
opened the door for hope Shouldn't
you like to know that you had done
so good a deed, Miss Constance ?
Think of the change that woman
wrought by that little note"


Rather say God wrought it through
her. she replied treblingly.


Poor Ray, | thought, as | went up
stairs for another ball of yarn poor
Ray Hunt He is not the only one
whose life has been desolated by
thoughtless injury-he is not the only
one, hope, who has been reclaimed
by a seasonable word


When went down again the aspect
of matters had changed considerably.
John was wiping his eyes vigorously,
Constance was smiling through her
tears, Lieut.. Howard was displaying
a tattered wrapper, and no sooner did
the saucy Fred discover my entrance
than he claimed my hand for a seh0t.
hscde 1t took me some time to COM
prehend that Lieut.. Howard had taken
advantage of my short absence to ask
slight favor of Contie-her hand and
heart merely-that, emboldened by
his victory, he had besieged John for
his sanction neither could | under
stand readily what Ray and the wrap
per had to do with the affair, till the
enemy dropped his colors, and Ray
mond Howard Huntington stood con-
fessed


| don't see why he couldn't have
said so in the first place, but he said
he had to act the part of spy, he didn't
want to storm her with pity, &c. !
don't pretend to understand it even
now, but the parties concerned seem
perfectly satisfied, and | believe there
is to be wedding next month as a
fitting end to the strategy.
Year: 1865

The "ball' is still up, and tho skating carnival
tnues mpart health and vgor to OF thousands Of
''young America who freed from all restraint under
the reign Of Jack Frost, avail themselves Of his
heightened visit among to enjoy themselves the
ice. Yesterday notwithstanding some Indications OF
thaw the previous evening the ponds the Park
and the Fifth avenue pond were in excellent coudi.
ton for skating Large numbers present to enjoy


the sport but not to tho extent the preceding
days. from the impression probably that the ice was
in good condition This however, permitted greater
latitude 20 those who present To exhibit their yr-
accomplishments in this most exhiliratng exercise
There large number OF experienced skaters the
Fifth pond. many Of them from distant cities who
while soourncrs here from the Canadas and the other
provinces, embraced the opportunity Of keeping their
feet In practice, and whose eyolutons witnessed
with much pleasure by thousands of spectators from the
grounds and the sheltered plzzas of the proprcors
Buildings the shore. There is every prospect for
good time the ice to-day.
Year: 1865

From the Richmond Examiner, Jan 30
We happy to announce that this distinguished
chcftan has sufficiently recovered from his wound TO bo
able travel and that he reached this city yesterday
evening by tho Central train. few days win sec h.m
the saddle again,
Year: 1865

- We commend to ouI Copperheud
friends, who have always sneered at
the policy of enlisting eolored SOL
diers, the report prepared by an Ad-
jutant of General Lees. Now that
therebels concede the valor and value
of such troops their allies at the
North will agree that they are most
excellent material ,or an army. Fort
Wagner, Milliken's Bend, Port Hud-
son, and every field upon which black
troops have fought, could not prove
their bravery and discipline; but the
word of Lees Adjutant will doubt
less convince those who have never
had any opinions until they received
them from slave drivers.


The paper of which we speak cites
the conduct of the colored soldiers
In our army. as well as the expert
ence o: every nation by which they
have beeu employed, as proof OF
their peculiar fitness for the service
But the remarkable point of the doc
ument, which contains nothing new
to those who are familiar with the
question, is the admission through
out of the bitter wrong of slavery.


The plan proposes to give imme
diate freedom to those who do best,
not the promise of freedom at the
end of the war to all who fight This
Is offered as the highest conceivable
Indictment TO bravery and fidelity
But how can it be so if the blacks
were made for for slaves, and are
happy and contented in that condi-
ton? What kind of an Indictment
would it be to an OK TO tell him that
if he moved fast he should be thrown
into the river at night? How would
a fish be stimulated by the promise
Of being laid in clover pasture?


Again, the plan argues deliberately
to show that soldier does not think;
that an army is machine; that dis
cipliHe makes q man fight equally
well upon any side But what is the
point of the argument? Slavery be-
ing the divine appointment for all
men of African descent, and being
also the most delightful position for
them, why rely upon discipline to
prevent theiL thinking? The more
they t ink they are fighting to per
petuate their bondage the more hero
ically they will behave, if it be true
that they are born for it.


Since this debate was oDened
among the rebels, every word they
say has convicted them of the con-
sciousness of the foul Injustice of
slavery. 1t disproves every thing
they have asserted about the colored
race; and how tho. oughly contempt
BILE it leaves the Northern toadies Of
the delectable system! What says
Bishop Hopkins to this flying in the
face Of Providence? What says the
Reverend Mr.. Van Dyck to this de
parture from the divine ordination?
What have become of the curse upon
Ham, and the conclusive precedent
of Onesimus2 Whittier has disap-
peared the divine purpose indicated
in heels and shin bones? The whole
ghastly imposture collapses before
the dire necessity of facts. They
are as good men as we are, if they
will only fight for us, cry the pale
rebel chiefs, as they feel the wind
rushing before the coming of Sher
man.


Meanwhile let the gentle Copper
heads ponder one question. Ii the
slave lords confess that their chat
tells are fit to be free, how long will
it be before the good sense Of the
country declares that they are fit to
voteY-Horper's WeeELy.
Year: 1865

WE clip the following pair of items
from the Martinsburg wv. W Union.


The mellenium is certainly rapidly APP
preaching For the past ten days we
have had no soldiers here TO keep down
rebellious spirits-and yet. remarkable
as it may appear to some, our town has
not enjoyed more perfect season of
ouiet and order since we have known the
place. Men who with swords in their
hands for ths past four years. opposed
each other in deadly conflict, meet and
pass each other as they did in times of
peace. in the happy days before che rebel
lion Surely this is commendable in our
people, and we are glad that our people
have such hearts in them.


MORGAN COUNTY The good people OF
old Morgan are trying to rebuild the ru.
ins and waste places in their county, and
to wipe ont by thrift and industry the
rough and bIackened track of the engine
of war. Oftentimes have the loyal peo-
ple of that county been driven from their
homes by guerillas and reckless free
hooters whose object was plumber aud
rapine. The officers of that county have
nearly all been prisoners in Castle Thun.
der, having been carried off simply as
civil officers of the State government
But the war is past, and let the dead
bury it's dead-however, if not dead let
it be effsctually killed.
Year: 1865

M1sCHIEvOUs BoYs--A number of
young rascals in Troy, N. Y, have been
in. the habit of inserting a quality OF
Scotch snuff among the leaves OF o rose
in snch delicate manner as to be invis-
ible When lady came along one OF
the party would step forward and say.
very CALAMITY" Won't you have arose :"
The flower is usually accepted. and the
natural impulse in the world is for the
recipient to apply it to the nose to in
hale it's delicate perfume The result
may be imagined Away would go the
rose, and the lady would hasten along,
either blusbing amid the sneezes, or
wondering where the police were.
Year: 1865

NAsHvn LIZ, August l5,-MDor Dick
acCown formerly of the rebel army wh'
made himself conspicuous as a cavalry
leader in this State, was arrested yesfer
day, on the charge OF being member O
the Court Martial who hung severa
Union citizens at Knoxville during the
war. He will be taken to Knoxville to
stand trial.


The scaffolding Of new building Oil
Market street, in this city, fell yesterday
precipitating five persons to the ground
all of whom are badly injured; one is not
expected to live


The town of Stevenson, on the Nash
Vile and Chattanooga railroad, was al
most entirely destroyed by fire this morn
ing, the work of an incendiary.
Year: 1865

New YORK, August 10 The following
is from native of North Carolina, who
nnuuestionably writes what he believes
to be the situation in that State: The
rebel influence in these States, iflet alone,
will carry everything before it. 1t would
also hang every loyal representative of
the press were it not for the protection
which the military afford after their
withdrawal the same reign of terror that
existed before the war will be resumed
if the Government leaves the States to
themselves. Holden X knows that he can
not be elected civil Governor this fall
without the aid of the rebel influence -
Hence he is shaping his course according
Iy aud will be cautions not to incur their
displeasure
Year: 1865

From the Richmond Wing, March 22


We are gratifed at the proposition
relative to the families of ASCENDING
Confederates, introduced by Mr.. Walker
at the last meeting Of the City Conncil
The Whig has long since, and repeatedly
commended this subject to the attention
of the authorities There are too many
people in Richmond, and all who can or
ought to remove, and refuse to do so
should be compelled, if possible, to seek
another cline until the close of the war
We fully appreciate the difficulties and
delicate character of the effort to remove
our superabundant population, but we
cannot afford to be bled to death by the
profitless leeches who subsist upon the
public charity. We hope that Temporal
ry soiourners, who can as easily locate
elsewhere, will present an example to
others of migrating at the first opportu-
nifty
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, March 28.-The Worlds
9th corps correspondent says that the
first four hours after the repulse OF the
rebel attack OH the right, the thunder OF
artillery and the crush of musketry were
heard on the left This time we were
the attacking party. Our object was TO
prevent the rebels from massing their
troops and at the same time to ascertain
if possible their strength. The rebel
line captured is considerably in advance
of our main line, upon which they had
erected an elaborate series OF TITLE pits
behind which they could have massed
10000 men. They were driven out OF
these works and compelled to take shell
ter in their forts. The majority how
ever preferred TO be captured. The
charge was made with great gallantry
by our men, and the line was occupied.
But the rebels massed an overwhelming
body of troops, returned and in turn
drove our men ont The artillery
opened, during which our assaultlng
party was reinforced and another charge
was made.


The result of this fight is looked upon
as showing that the energy OF Lees
troops is dwindling down to zero. They
fight like hopeless not desperate men.
Even their artillery is not served with
old time energy and precision.


LATER.


The new position gained and occupied
by the 9th corps is now held by strong
body of our troops, who will be able to
repel any attack.


The I'd corps correspondent says the
troops were aroused at an early hour by
reports Of fighting on the right. The
men were put in line and reconnois-
sances sent out, which returned bringing
in some prisoners. Soon after, the enc
my's skirmishers were met and driven in
off their picket line, and their rifle pits
were occupied by our troops. Ahont
o'clock the enemy made an attack. They
came up in gallant style and demonstra-
ted that there was still some fight III
them. They were successfully met and
repelled however. They soon reformed
and agained advanced only to be driven
back with great slaughter Four as
saults were thus repulsed, when the enc
my withdrew.


The 5th correspondent says there was
wide spread enthusiasm all night over
the glorious successes of the day. Be
tween 5000 and 1000 prisoners were re-
ported ours. 1t is reported that several
hundred have just been brought in
Year: 1865

Tic price WAS depressed early in the afternoon by
false the effect that Hvewenties had advanced
TO 6s abroad. The latest quotation brought by the
Scotia, however o. u yghis steamer brings tho
report Of another large failure IN tho East India trade
namely that OF Fuchor, Cooper Co but the rumored
bank failures at Bombay were not confirmed.


The shipment on Wednesday promises to be large


The domand for Foreign exchange continues brisk, and
bankors sterling at sixty days is quoted at no.. H.
Mercantile bills rated at 109H Ak.


Money is very abundant at a a per cent with ex-
tremcly exceptional transactions only at Six


There is more animation in Wall street just than
has boon visible there for some weeks even months
past although the accession Of outside business Is small
Tho activity in gold is stimulating prices in all direc-
rons and that peculiar buoyancy which the result OF
fictitious influence is already beginning 10 be felt in both
Legitimate and speculative channels


report prevailed the street that the President had
abolished the Of twenty i've per in kind ON
cotton which is to be hoped he in any will
do, II he has not already dono It. 1t is an nequit-
able tax, for which there longer necessity.
The quantity Of cotton in the South has been
varousy estimated, but in all probability it is less
than Is generally supposed and most Of 1t will
Ibe required for domestic manufactures fast
1T be conveniently transported to place Of shipment
Tho cost Of transport will at the same time, il
we take into consideration the interruption Of
tho usual facilities, be 80 heavy upon large
portion OF tho whole that it will materially advance
tho price at which it might be otherwise sold
In tho home markets Tho removal OF the tax will
important effect upon export trade owing in the
drs place. TO the limited quantity of the South
country and in the next to tho Of removing it
from different parts Of the interior TO the
port


Tho highest and lowest prices OF gold since the com.
Year: 1865

The three commissioners appointed by the Treasury
Department at Washington TO investigate the affairs Of
the New York Custom House reported TO Collector Ora
per yesterday morning and will commence their abors
next week They will report the result Of their investi
cations the Secretary Of the Treasury with whatever
suggestions they may deem necessary for the improve
men, Of the revenue service Of New York.


THE SOUTHERN COLLECTORS.


n r. s. Andros, Col Montague and DR.. Mackey, spe-
ca agents OF the Treasury Department have arrived in
New York IN route for Savannah, Mobile and Charles.
ton where they respectively assigned by the govern
rc-cstablish the revenue laws Of the United
states They will take their departure for the scene OF
Kankakee, as reported In the HERALD yesterday. Col
Montague will be accompanied TO Mobile BY Geo + H.
Young formerly OF the New York Custom House, but
more recently doing duty at New Orleans where he ha.
engaged reorganzng the various departments OF
the Custom House at that city His long experience in
the service renders mis- services very valuable In
the work of reorganization.
Year: 1865

tlemen OF unimpeachable honor and veracity,
whose testimony no candid man can hesitate To
accept in opposition to the vague runners afoat
about this matter. They cannot tell their own
story, therefore speak for them, they being now,
unless very latey removed prisoners at Fort Del
aware and any doubts as TO the facts contained
in this communication can be settled by refer
ence TO them.


II seems to me good plan always TO hear both
sides before believing story, especially where
the accused is powerless even to speak in his own
defence II. indeed, such petty malice deserves to
be dignifed by refutatlon.


ARM lTTrp AM
Year: 1865

The Convention at Columbus nominated
General George W. Morgan, for Governor,
in order to express its appreciation Of the
war. General G. w. Morgan is celebrated
for his evacuation Of Cumberland Gap Just
At the time when it was important to hold
it. His military is the antetypa Of his po-
Itical campaign Cincinnati Gazette.
Year: 1865

Have YOU ever though of what a world
cf advice is contained in these few words
How much pain and injustice, how much
unnecessary unhappiness might be aroid,
cd by attention to their meaning. Rec
oIlect the story of the two Knights who,
approaching each other on opposite sides
of FURNISHED shield supported on a coll
umn at a road-crossing, exclaim in the
same-breath. the one ON the beauty of this
golden shield, the other on the excellent
workmanship of this si2cer shield. This
slight difference led 20 warm argument,
ending, as the story goes, in their placing
each others ''hors du combat" \ good
Samaritan passing by restored each to con :
ciousness. and leading them around the
innocent occasion of their combat, showed
them that it faced gold one way and silver
the other, and sent them on their way
with very favorable impression of the
beauty of '.See the other 81 .e.'


But to ne these words say more, and |
imagine they may be remembered with
advantage in 4 variety Of circumstances
Briefly let me tell you some of the lessons
When you are sorely tempted when sin
presents her iairest face to lead you from
your path, hesitate, halt, and wait till you
can calmly contemplate "the other side" ;"


Never, when you hear one propose a
work TO be accomplished, tell him that is
impossible - check the word on your lips
That which is to-day looked upon as I'M
possible will tomorrow be accomplished
Yea, though tlcenty attempts have failed,
discourage not another, but recollect there
may be still another point Of view-still
another side, sctich, being seen, the thing
is done,


And one step farther: Are You in
trouble. Are you poor: Do you find it
hard work to get along, young man p
Do you "earn your bread by the sweat of
your brow ?" These may not be .stor-
tunes. Trouble may serve TO moderate
your over-cstimation of worldly good, may
turn you from "thc things which are seen"
to the contemplation of "the things which
are not seen," 1.-The things which are eter
nal" and the baptism of trial work out
your salvation And why complain Of
poverty? Study the lives of those who
stand out in bold relief for the good they
have done the world. How many of them
have owed their cminence to the necessity
which compelled them in their youth to
battle with the world and carve path
for themselves through al obstacles. No.
don't complain but rather turn to ac>
count even the mountains in your path.
and, you may rely upon it, if you do. your
best, you will say,H was rel rs 1t nos.
when years have rolled on and you have
at length reached point from which you
can look back and "scc tic other side"
Year: 1865

Rather keen and suggestive was a
repartee made the other evening by lit
tie fellow in Pittsfeld Mass, barber
shop. \ gentleman of standing, and an
owner in one Of the factories, came in,
and, impatient of being delayed while two
boys had their hair cut, remarked-.little
boys ought to have their hair cut in day
time. and 60 70 bed in the evening Yes
replied one of the Juveniles /; but little
boys who have to get up at ) o'clock in
the morning, and work in the mill till I at
night, must set their hair cut when they
can.


If some southern correspondent of an ab-
clifton newspaper wall relate an instance
OF the working of little niger" children
from 8 clock in the morning until 7 at
night, We shall see the circumstances
worked by Massachusetts, newspapers Is
conclusive evidence of the necessity for
protection of the negro, and of the folly
and wickedneSs of the presidents plan of
restoration. We can imagine how they
would enlarge upon the cruelty to tender
infancy. and the pathos with which they
should plead against oppression" If
some 700 negro wenches in South Caroli-
na should conclude to emgrate to regions
on the other side of the continent, we can
imagine how su:h determination and Its
execution would move the sympathies
the pious Puritans, and the many har-
rowing details which they would depict of
the want, inhospitality and misery which
led them to forsake their homes aud kim
dred. The descendants of the Pilgrim.
''shrieked' over the sale of a negress too
ignorant to comprehend her situation and
pleased with the novelty which the change
of it brought, but they send their own
daughters by the cargo to the rude miners
of Oregon and Washington, trusting that
the sensual passions of those wild adven-
lures ~ill lead them to generosity in
their behalf which friends and relatives at
home denied Chicago Times