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Year: 1862

habit of abuse To which is added observations
Female Diseases and other interesting matter Of the ut
most importance to the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their physical ability
enter that state any address in sealed wrap
per. on receipt of cents four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention TO the treat
men Of the various private diseases treated Of in pri
report Our Dspensary is the only Institution Of the
kind America which has been tablshed by special
charter ans this fact should give IL preference the
quacks Of doubtful character to be found in all


cit
Year: 1862

that the cause in which il fights is hopeless.
There can be no prospect to the rebels OF re-
capturing the city, for the railroad leading to
it will be destroyed, and a descent by the
river is impossible. The whole of southern
Louisiana Is vast plain, and In no event can
the rebels make stand anywhere near the
city. zs5 '-as,H .- =.
: New Orleans is to the Gulf coast what New
York Is to the Atlantic coast. It's fall will be
to the South worse blow even than the cap
ture OF New York by an enemy would be to
the North. Through 1t more than half Of the
cotton crop Of the entire South passes to the
world, while its exports Of sugar, molasses, to-
bacco, and corn exceed those of any other
Southern city. There is probably not much
cotton there now, but the fact that we also vir-
tuaily possess great part of the cotton grow
ing territory will secure its speedy export with
or without the will Of the planters


1t Is nearly half q century since an enemy
appeared before New Orleans. That enemy
was repulsed with q slaughter which renders
memorable the plains Of Chalmette. But this
time an army captured the city, almost with
out loss Of blood, though it has doubled its
population many times since then Such are
the advances made by science, and such are
the Irresistible powers which the nation now
brings into the field against its enemies


Fhe Mississippi is now virtually opened
throughout its entire length. That was the
work which the men of the Northwest laid out
fer themselves year ago. The West has
done good share of the work, but il has been
left to the men of the East to complete it.
Year: 1862

Among mass Of matter published in our
columns some weeks since relative to affairs
in New Mexico, We are now convinced that
injustice WIS done to the standing and position
of Hon Kirby Benedict, Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court Of that Territory. In the 70
luminous correspondence that we secure as
the prompt and special vehicle Of news, we are
somewhat at the mercy Of our correspondents,
since We have no means to correct the inforua-
ton they furnish and can only rely upon our
knowledge Of the writer's themselves, and their
Judgment, for fairness and discretion. If we
are sometimes deceived NC can only regret it.
In the case of Judge Benedict the imputation
Of disloya1ty will not attach to him, aud if VIC
had no other evidence, We should ask no better
than The words Of the resolution, passed by the
House Of Representatives Of New Mexico,
pronouncing him "constant and decided in
his opposition to the said rebellion and its OBJ
jects, and e1erting all his authority to main
tain the Union, the Government, laws and
Administration in this Territory, and among
her people ia record than which no LOYAL
man could desire better.
Year: 1862

cdness of that government which drew its
sword upon its own people, when they de-
manded guarantees for their rights. This
cry, that we must have government, is
merely following the example Of the besot-
ted Bourbon who never learned anything by
misfortune, never forgave an injury, never
forgot an affront. Must we demonstrate that
we have got government, and coerce obe-
dience without reference to the Justice or in
justice of the complaints2 Sir, whenever
10000, 900 people proclaim to you with one
unanimous voice, that they apprehend their
rights, their firesides and their family affairs
are in danger, IT BECOMES A WISE GOVERN
MENT TO LISTEN TO THE APPEAL AND RE-
MOVE THE APPREHENSION. History does
not record an example where any human
government has been strong enough to crush
l0,000,000 of people into subjection when
they believed their rights and liberties were
without first converting the gov
ernment itself into despotism, and de-
stroying the last vestige Of freedom"
Year: 1862

The space occupied by ten lines of this size Of
type counts one square. All fractions of square
under five lines will be measured as half square:
and all over five lines as full square. All legal
advertisements will be charged to the person hand-
ing them in
Year: 1862

a remarkable editorial on the subject in
the Presse Of the 23d, forwarded by to-
days mail.


10 the same effect writes the CORES
pondent of The National lntelligencer.
In fact, there is no dissent from the fact
that the President by his brief and home
ly Message did more to secure the good
opinion Of Europe for the Union cause
than all our diplomacy and all our vic.
tories. ~
Year: 1862

ey and do not add to his real enjoy ments. The
women have these matters much in charge. Lei
them tolerate in us a longer use of our old clothes
and encourage it by making the loves bonnets,
and cloaks, and spotless dresses that they wore in
the fall hold out till spring. Now is the time fol
them to make fashion their humble servant, who
has so long been their mperious tyrant. VIII
not the booksellers import new editions of Poor
Richard" thatunder the great name of Franklin
domestic economy shall become, as it was in the
early days of the Republic, study and a serious
pursuit


There are thousands of families in California
that came here Because they thought it would be
easy to liz ey would and not forever with
an eye to y apr sFsnsssg They thought to find
labor honorable, and it is except in circles where
there is a taint Of Goldfish aristocracy or defunct
chivalry. The people Of San Francisco have il
in their power to correct that unwholesome odor
in the air and make it creditable to work. OuI
young men are signing for gymnasiums to deepen
the color of their blood. The best gymnasium in
town is the one that every family set up in the

back yards simplest appliances buck and a
saw Its free use will make a tender STRIPPING
brawny and stout, beside reducing the price o.
fuel for the year so per cent. Our ladies COM
plain that their " help" waste more of the family
substance than even their wages. Ladies of inde-
pendence can put both griefs to rest by helping
themselves Bridget earns her $50 month by
doing what the false pride of her slave in the par
lor dare not do Until the daughter of an Amer
lean sovereign attains the courage to do what she
would be healthier and happier for doing, in hei
own house, She must admit that Bridget is hei
mistress, and graciously submit to the tribute she
requires Did Adam, because he was gentle
man, hire Patrick to dress the garden Did Eve
because she was lady, wait till the help spread
her breakfast The foods being over California
is Paradise again, guarded, indeed, within cir
Gle of snowy mountains to-day. Economy is be-
coming suddenly a synonym for patriotism; le
us get back to the sentiment of Paradise in oul
notions about personal labor Where are the
f" Muscular Christians ?n Their homlies would bC
acceptable n5w Where are Poor Richards s.
disciples hey may come out of their retire
ment, and 60 for honored prophets through tn,
lands. F1BplIetin
Year: 1862

A father holding his little son across his knee
and spanking hin, the little urchin bit him severe
ly on the leg ;-or which the parent said-"You
young dog, how lare you bite me ?" the boy turned
his head, and, looking him in the face, said
j" Father, who b,gan FIRST P"
Year: 1862

RAILROAD .AcODENT.-A man who gave
his name as William Miller was run over
by the cars on the railroad near Sacramen'
to, on Tuesday afternoon, and bis left arm
severed from his body near the shoulder
Joint. He was also cut and lacerated on bis
head and, on other parts of the body. The
train passed on, no one on board seeing
him; but be was found by some parties
soon after the train passed, lying under The
track, with the arm entirely detached, and
lying aeaR Aim. He vas taken 10 the hos.
pital bot was unable to explain how the
accident happened It was thought be
could not recover.
Year: 1862

~ 1t is significant fact that the very
Congressional District (the 4th) which our
last Legislature botched the worst, in an en-
deavor to secure a Republican majority, is
the only one in which the anti-Administra


tionists carry their ticket. We warned our
friends in the Legislature against the 9 gerry
Wandering" system before it was adopted. '


If fair and natural plan of ,apportioning
the State had been adopted, the result of the
late election could not have been worse than
it is, and most likely not so bad. "Honesty
is the best policy" both for individuals and
for parties. The party which attempts to re.
tain power by unfair means must expect to be
rebuked, and sooner, or later lose all power
We hope in future no such measures as last
winters apportionment bill will receive the
sanction Of Republican Legislature. ,le9
Year: 1862

GT We notice by the Ha,ok-Eys that
Parson hownlow, the uncompromising Union
man, of Tennessee, was to have favored the
citizens of Burlington with an address last
evening. Why uld we not persuade the
"Parson" to visit our city? We know that
many of our citizens are anxious to hear him.


Let some person make move in the mat
Year: 1862

The REBEL DEBr-Those secesh sympa-
thlsers who think the war ought to be stop
ped, because the people must be taxed to car
ry it on, are careful to say nothing of the
$4,000, 100000 of rebel debt which the United
States would be obliged to assume as the first
step in the work of compromising with
traaSOn AS ....
Year: 1862

business are Israelites, from which fact you can
readily form a Just idea Of their character The
cotton market for the week past has been deci-
dedly dull, owing partly to the guerrillas which
infect the immediate vicinity of the city, and
partly IRON the late depressed state of the market
in New York; but prices are now ruling higher,
and approximate nearer those of two weeks ago
ranging from thirty five to forty cents-choice
lots bringing forty one and forty-two. There is
no reason for permanent decline at present,
There is almost no cotton in the country, and
this years crop will be smaller than any within
the recollection of the planter You can make a
liberal discount on the statements of shipments
of cotton from this country, which you see in the
newspapers A party obtains permit from the
Board of Trade TO ship two hundred bales, and
perhaps will ship seyenty-five. The statements
made from the permits, not from shipments
Parties who in former years shipped fifty thousand
bales, will this year ship less than three thousand,
and few buyers in the market. The supersedure
of General Curtis, at Helena, is favorably receiv
ed by SPECTATORS OF his ability as n soldier, no
question is made, and of his Missouri and Ar
kansas campaign, praises too loud; but of
his administrative ability in commercial affairs,
we hear severe criticism.


The river is low, and our mails, consequently,
irregular. We hourly expect decisive news from
the East. The Presidents idea of the crisis may
be correct one, but at present we ''can't it,
We shall, however. keep the glass to our eye and
our hand on the wheel. Yours and


Ann
Year: 1862

If any one wishes to see what frightful ex-
tent fratricidal war can demoraliZe people. let
him read the accounts, furnished by the American
papers. of the great war meeting held at Wash
ingtOn the beginning Of this month"; under the
auspices of President Lincoln. The savases in
the vet uncvilized parts of America hold war
meetings and eternal enmty and utter ex-
termination their enemies. The ancient
republics did the same; but that great pro-
gressive nation, proud of its rapid growth, its
liberty, its civilization. and its religion. should
far forget itself to rival the wild Indian in
savageness, and be so far behind its age as to
have recourse to popular passion instead of pa
trOtsm, and to call in the fury of the mob in aid
of the policy of the Government, as the Greeks
did three thousand sears ago is a spectacle which
we had not thought to witness in the middle of
the nineteenth century. Yet what wild tribe
from the Red River or the South Sea Islands,
dancing round its fires, and goading each other
to fury by cries and curses, could exceed in de-
liberate cruelty and implacabity the citizens of
Washington on the occasion to which refer2
The resolutions passed were studiously inhuman,
and we're as disgracefu to the country as the
sembly itself inconsistent with the first prin-
ciples OF good government.


war meeting such as that reported is an an
Omaly in any constitutionally governed State.
What must be thought of a Government which,
in time of war, has no resource but TO collect
mobs, and after exciting them with speeches full
of blood and fire, to plunge them while in the
burning heat of passion to extremites of policy
and cruelty which makes the rest of the world
stand aghast in disgust and consteInatOn? Wher-
ever power may reside ia popular Government,
surely the conception and direction of policy
ought to rest in the Executive. But these war
meetings presuppose the direct contrary. They
appeal to those who have not the power to reflect,
the wisdom to guide, the materials for forming
sound judgment. any responsibility to a supe-
rior power. The consequence is that the great
question which must sooner or later be enter
tained-whether the people of the South shall be
recognized as independent, or extermnated
traitors-is not only indefinitely postponed, but
hopelessly prejudiced. The effect is most disas-
trOus. The voice of reason may be heard in
councils and Cabinets A few men solemnly de
liberating under deep sense of the gravity of the
questions of issue, and of their own perilous re-
spOnsibility have some chance of arriving at what
is right, and Of seeing the true way out of fright
ful complication. But the conscience of crowds
is nowhere Their judgment counts for nothing
The Government that is constitutiOnally bound TO
refer its measures in detail to a mob is founded
on wrong principle, and must give way the
base. The Government that does so when it is
not so bound is helpless and incapable; its days
are numbered and its end not far off.
Year: 1862

speck of trouble has arisen lately for the
G0vernmentin quarter where it was least to be
expected. There is a possibility Of a contest in
Vermont, between the Government and the Fed
eral Judge of that district. 1t seems that some
persons had been arrested by the United States
Marshal for discouraging enlistments. and were
put in Jail in Burlington. A writ of habeas
pus was issued by Judge Smalley in behalf of one
of the men The marshal reported the facts 10
Washington, received the following dispatch from
Judge Advocate Turner


"Pay no attention to the habeGs corpus for the
liberation of Lyman, Barney, and Field. and, il
any attempt be made TO liberate them from custo-
DIV, resist it TO the utmost. and report the names
of all who attempt it."


On the return of the writ on the LIST inst, the
marshal returned that he had arrested the man
under the order of the Secretary Of War Of Au-
gust :, directing the arrest of all persons dis
couraging enlistments and that their cases be re-
ported for trial before military commission, and
that the man was held under another order
pending the habeas corpus in such cases, and the
order above set forth.


The suggestion was made that the proceedings
should lie over until the authorities at Washing
ton could be further heard from, but the prison
er's counsel opposed it, and the Judge decided
that the return was insufficient, inasmuch the
Secretary of War could not suspend the writ.


He accordingly ordered the Marshal to produce
tDe man within TOUR nOurs, OF ne WOuiu make an
order that the Marshal show cause, at the next
term of the Circuit Court, why he should not be
punished for contempt Of Court The Marshal,
choosing to obey the order received from Wash
ington. did not produce the man, whereupon the
order TO show cause was made


The next term of the Court is not held until
October, and many changes may take place be-
tween now and then. 1t remains 20 be seen
whether the Government or the Judge will yield.



Col. GRAHAM n FITcH-This able and dis
tinguished Federal officer is sojournlng in our
city, on his way 20 his home. He has been dis
abled by the fall Of his horse. and rendered
thereby unfit for the fatiguing and more active
operations of the army. he has, we learn. ten
dered his resignation 10 the Secretary OF War.
We trust il may not be received, and the services
of so brave and gallant soldier. and so wise
and practical a statesman, be lost thereby 70 the
country. He unites in bis person the highest
qualities of commander and the greatest sa-
gacity of the legislator with the loftiest and
most elevated patriotism Monphis Bal. 6th.
Year: 1862

"Now, Martini" I've got everything
slowed sway in this bundle, though It was
mighty hard work l We done up them
two shirts fit for king, and We slowed
away little batch o doughnuts in one
corner; and I've given you green nee-
de-bcok, and the top is filed with pin (,
and you'll find SEWN six and brown
read, and couple darnin needles in
one corner. You've got three pair nice
warm socks, that knit last summer, and
that never went on to your feet. You
must look out and not wet en-, whatever
comes or | always though thai your ia
thcr caught his death cold the day that he
iellcd the hickory tree in the south mead
ow, tor he came home with his ieet sopin'
wet, and was So hoarse he couldn't speak
a loud word the next day, and before the
week was gone the cough set in, which
carried him to bis grave. You Ii remem-
Der, Martin, and mind aud not get your
feet wet I"


''I'Il do the hest | can mother You
talk as though you didn't know much
alb ut the rough aud tumble time we've
got 60 through, but you mean it all
right


1t was in the large kitchen Of a small,
old-fashioned country cottage. that these
words were spoken. You could not have
helped liking the old womans face pale
and AIDED though it was with years, and
sickness, and care it had such good
mother, ock, and was 50 full of kindness
and sympathy.


She wa, poor and old her husband had
long ago laid down Oh that last brown
pillow which the earth spreads smooth for
all her children. Aud around lis grave
clustered half dozen smaller ones, sons
and daughters who had gone before him.


So Martin johnson was all which re-
NAMED to his motherj the hope and the
staff of her old age. All the tendrills OF
her love wove themselves around him jand
he was kind, tho'tful, industrious son,
whose highest ambition was to pay of the
mortg ge on the o,d homestead, and sett
down there for lite.


Bot whga the summer crops were most
" in aud the winter and the hard times
promised little work or recompense to farm
labor, he had been induced to join com
pauy of volunteers forming in his town.
And now the last hour with his mother has
come, and he stands there, the young.
brave stalwart man, and there Is a strange
weakness about his heart, and huskineSs
in his throat, and he wishes be could get
away without speaking the last word


"Come, mother he says, slowing the
large bundle in his deep coat pocket, ''its
high time was off, so we must say good
bye. Take care of yourselfnow and don't
90 to tretting yourself about me. | Il
write as often as ] can


The old woman put her feeble arms
about the strong man. "Oh, my boy"
And tho sobs shook gray hairs, "you
Year: 1862

EROM November lst 1852, to May lst 1868. the
IL rates of freight all descriptions of lumber
and timber viii be advanced 25 per cent


No fire wood will be conveyed between October Ist
1852 and May lst. 1868.


An advance in the rates of fire wood will take place
next summer, but in consequence of changes in the
arrangement for conducting the wood business which
are about to be made the Company will not be able
TO take fire wood from certain places on the line so
that should any parties make contracts for fire wood
TO be carried on the railway during the next season.
they must understand that they will at their own
risk aud that the Company will not feel themselves
bound to carry it.


Due notice will be given of the rates freight and
from what stations fire wood can be carried next
summer.


G. J. BRIDGES, Managing Director
Montreal, August / 1862 aedtf
Year: 1862

MO Organs of the human system more impor-
~ tant to health and comfort than the EYE and
EAR, and vet none areless understood or more neg
lected. They seem TO pass common observation,
and vet every part of the body is dependent upon
them for life and health.
Year: 1862

Millinery.-We particularly commend our
lady readers to the Millinery Establishment of
Misses Boyer & Favorite, Third street, one
door West Of the Phillips House. These
worthy ladies are fully posted in the latest
changes in the fashions, are excelled by none
in style and elegance of materials and work,
they are painstaking and prompt, and their
prices are as low as they can afford. We are
confident these ladies can please every taste,
and hope the ladies who read our paper will
give them trial
Year: 1862

Notice to Whom it may Concern
Letters from different points in the Miami
Valley reach this Office every day-principal-
ly from Democratic Farmers of means-ask-
ing us to recommend them to Dry Goods and
other Houses, where they can obtain goods at
fair prices, and receive decent treatment


We reply that the advertising columns Of
the EMPIRE will give the desired information.
We can recommend the gentlemen who ad-
vertise with US and we can't recommend any
body else, We are pleased to see that Dem
ocrats are at length determined not to buy of
dealers who do not treat them with decent re.
spect Our COLUMNS will clearly indicate who
to patronize
Year: 1862




The next morning Saturday tho positions
were reversed. Tho rebel grand army--esti-
mated at 100000 in all-had now nearly
or quite all come up, and thoy being much
the stronger party, assumed the oifensive.-
They gained ground upon us during the day.
At night, Gen. Pope's headquarters were at
Ceutreville, to which strong position bis whole
army had fallen back in good order, and where
he had just been joined by Frauklin's corps,
while Summers was well on the way to him.
(These arc among the best portions of the late
army of the Peninsula.) Tho two parties had
gradually swung around during these terrible
conflicts, SO that our army is once more in
communication with Washington, while the
rebels probably hold the position west and
sonth of Bull Run, Pope unquestionably is in
a position Of such strength that he can defy
the enemy till he is SO reinforced that he can
again assume the offensive, while, in the
meantime, he is already SO strong that they
will not venture to leave him iu their rear for
any advance toward tho. Northern Potomac.
Year: 1862

We are informed Of rich scene which took
place at Carp River during the last trip down
Of the propeller Racine. Among the numer-
GUS passengers was a Johnny Bull, who mado
himself very obnoxious by giving vent from
time to time sen ments bordering on secession.
At Carp River the propeller stopped, and
many Of tho passengers got of. A me
specimen Of the American Eagle was on exI
hibilion there; and a number Of the lady
passengers went to look at il. While they
were admiring the noble bird, Johnny Ball
advanced, aud adjusting his eye glass said in
rude soorn, "Tnal's id pretty looking
bird the British Lion will yet wiring bis neck
you know. One of the ladies' IN the company,
wrought to fierce indignation by the insolent
remark ofthe fellows epped up 10 him aud
gave him ringing slap in the fjce with her
open hand. and told him IL he dared to repeat
his remark she would whip him on the spot.
The secessionist slunk away amid the checrs
Of the women for the Eagles champion.


[Cleveland Leader.