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Year: 1862

A great many husbands, especially in
the country, spend their evenings away from
home formerly at the tavern, but now at
the store, talking politics and general
business. Is this right2 Is it generous?
Has not the wife as good right to spend
her evenings abroad2 And what would
the husband think to be left alone to take
care Of the house2 Is it fair2 Did you
not promise to love your wife, and to cher
ish her2 And is this the way TO fulfill your
VOWS Home should be the pleasantest
of all places to both husband and wife.
There the evenings of both should be spent.
And this is the way to keep alive the fires
Of love, and to warm the heart with a gen
erous usefulness. Wives may not com
plain, but they feel, and deeply, the absence
of their husbands. They want their COM
pany; want their sympathy, and they
ought to have it. Especially, if there are
children in the house, should the husband
be at home. The wife, in her sphere, Ia
bors as hard as the husband in his, and
when evening comes, she and her little
ones have right to the company of the
husband and father.


And what good comes Of lounging at the
store 2 1t is habit, and a bad habit We
do not object to passing an evening OCCASION
any III Luls way Wuen III Is necessary IN
the way of business. But it is a bad sign
to see man hanging about grocery in
the evening. 1t shows that he has not the
highest ideal of life. He does not care
much for mental improvement, or the So
ciety Of women. The best husbands are
those who love their wives best, love their
company, and do the most to make them
happy. The best fathers are lovers ofhome
lovers of their children. To good hus-
band and father, absence from home is al
ways regretted. II is submitted to as a
necessity, when it can not be avoided but
the good husband and father loves his home
loves his family; delights in the circle of
domestic affection; and is never so happy
as under his own roof, and among those of
his own blood. Husbands, think of this
and if you have acquired the hobit of abb
sence from home for mere triAes; if your
evenings are lounged away at the stors.
break off at once, and acquire the habit Of
staying at homei of helping your wife, Snd
becoming her companion, and the eom-
panion of your children.
Year: 1862

THE REBELS MAKING WOODEN SHOES
The Raleigh IN. @ Standard says:


We visited, day or two since, the wooden
shoe manufactory of Messrs. Thuim & Traps,
this city. Wehad frequently heard of this
establishment, but we had no idea, until our
visit to it that it was so thorough and inter-
esting in its operations as we found it to be.
The enterprising manufacturers have in their
employment some thirty hands, aud are
turning out about one hundred pairs OF
shoes per day. The shape and size of the
shoe are first marked and sawed out, and
then it is bored and scooped out, and
fashioned at the bottom, and sand papered,
ard lined, and painted, aud topped off with
leather, and thus finished in various rooms
in the same building. Most of this work is
done by machinery driven by steam.


The wood isgum and poplar, which is we'll
steamed before the shoe is made. We under
stand that those shoes are actually lighter
than the leather brogan of the same number
and as for durability, the bottoms will last
until the next war. We learn that Messrs
Thuim & Traps, who are finishing one hun
dred pair per day, have more orders than
they can FILL


Wooden shoes are worn in the northern
part of Europe, and in some localities in this
country; but we suppose this is the first
mandatory of the sort, by machinery and
steam, which has been established.
Year: 1862

Some time ago, that great devOtee of
slavery, Senator Bayard, of Delaware, an
nounced, that if the war went on, he should
resign his seat in the Senates Not hearing
OF his resignation, we conclude that in his
view the war is not going on.-Nss York
liibuEe,
Year: 1862

There can be no question that the beautiful
and touching text of Scripture, "The sum
mer is over, the harvest is ended, and we are
not saved" affords perfect description of
the present condition OF this country. The
necessary 10 substitute winter for sumner in
the quotation to render ii historically exact.
NetO York Tribune,
Year: 1862

A LARGE ORDER RECEIVED FROM CALIFORNIA
N and New Orleans TO purchase cast on Clothing Car
pets and Bedding Ladies' and gents having OF the
above ares TO dispose OF receive the highest price
The above order be filled in short time. The best
you do to receive the full value for cast Oh clothing
Is to call address ROSENBERG, 22 Seventh avenue,
doors above Twentyfourth see' There You will I've
dealt with 90 your satisfaction Ladies attended by Mrs
Rosenberg.
Year: 1862




The New York Times, which is strongly
inclined to what is called the conservative
side, has to say of the bill which provides
for the confscation of the slaves ofrebels;


As to the leading feature of the bill we
can see no valid objection to it, nor any
good reason why Congress should reject it,
Upon grounds of justice and right there is
certainly no sanctity attached to slave
property, which does not belong to every
other species of property. On the contra
~, mans claim to his slav is less clear,
less valid, less generally recognized by
the laws and the sentiments of the world
than his claim to any other property he
may hold. We do not see, therefore, why
Congress may confiscate a rebels estate,
and yet except his slaves. His slaves
should be the first of his chattels which he
is required to forfeit-because they are
most closely connected with the cause of
the rebellion, because they themselves
have interests to be consulted, and be-
cause large incidental benefits will accrue
to the country from such an act.


We trust that Congress will reconsider
its action upon the subject, and, after
amending the bill as may seem expedient
pass it. The country needs and demands
the enactment of such a law.
Year: 1862

The Baltimore City Union Convention
held session on Wednesday last, in that
city. A series of resoluti ons was passed
reafirming their unconditional adher-
ence to the Union, and also approving the
policy proposed BY President Lincoln in his
message Of the 9Th Of March last, and sane
toned by Congress, rendering pecuniary
aid to such States rs may choose to adopt
system Of gradual emancipation. They
also resolved that the State Constitution
ought to changed so as to correct the
present unequal representation of the peo-
pie in the Legislature, and to secure the
right of represention in proportion to the
white population in all parts of the State
Year: 1862

But we do not agree with the song on
this question. On the contrary, we hold
that it is a good thing to fall in love, ifthe
loved object be worthy one To fall in
love with an honorable man is proper as
for an honorable man to fail in love with
a virtuous and amiable woman, and what
could be more gratifying spectacle, even
to the angels of heaven, than sight so
pure, so approaching in its devotion TO
the celestialg 81. s-s -sll


No; fall in love as soon as you please, Ia
dies, provided it be with suitable party.
Fall in love, and then marry, but never
marry unless you love. That's the great
point. Never marry merely for "a home
or "a husband" Never sell yourself, body
and soul, on terms so contemplate. Love
dignites all things; it ennobles all condi-
tions. With love, the marriage rite is truly
a sacrament. Without it the ceremony is
a base fraud, and the act human desecra-
ton. Marry for love or not at all. Be an
sold maid, I" if fortune throws not in your
way the man of heart; and though the
witless may sneer and thejester may laugh,
you will still have your reward IN an ap-
proving conscience and comparatively
peaceful life.
Year: 1862

Mcclellan Superseded 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 96
Main street, opposite the Court House He
has made within the past few weeks great i'm
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


II will richly repay the trouble to 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 and Charlie takes up the
thread of conversation aud in few minutes
you have ordered q dozen Of "such splendid
Photographic that you agree to come again,
and bring friend to look. Jim says small
favors are thankfully received and larger one
in proportion. J.B. GRoss
Year: 1862

Last Chance-To night will be the last
chance of securing one or more of those fine
Oil Paintings at Armory Hall. The best are
yet to be sold c. P. Huber q Son will close
them out tonight
Year: 1862

Joke on Peely.-Peely read an article
we recently printed on Economy, and approx.
ed it. He thereupOn devoted much of his
time to reducing his establishment to econ.
omic rule. His wood bill wanted cutting
down more than any thing else, ard the folks
at home told him it couldn't be done unless
the cookstove-which was a real wood eat
er"-was exchanged for one that was "rea-
sonable" Immediately after the breakfast
things" we're cleared away, the old cookstovs
was sent to the store with the strict injunc-
ton to send him new stove which would
burn no wood at all--lf that were possible


The stove man did as requested-sent him
a coal stove, with the message that it would
give any amount Of heat required without
burning a stick of wood
Year: 1862

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-Countv of Cass:-ss.
- At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate o. ce, in
Cassapolis, on Wednesday the twelfth day of
February, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty two. Present, Clifford Shanahan,
Judge of Probate In the matter of the estate of
Prentice E. Chamberlain, deceased On reading
and filing the petition duly verified, of Adaline
Chamberlain praying for letters of Administration,
ON the estate of said deceased. .f


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
eighth day of March next at ten o. clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at a session of said court, then
to be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis,
and show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of
the petitioner should not be granted.


d And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate,
of the pendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing. G. SHANAHAN,


A true copy. Judge of Probate.


February 12 1852 feb15-43w3
Year: 1862

DOeIONi tu 1ept' icu-'


Ny Dear Sir As servant OF the State,
have always ON lormer occasions recognized the
right OF my constituents in Sta,o Convention to
expect ltom Inc such counsels on public affairs
as could offer, and have accepted with graft
tude the invitations with which they have hon
ored me- Ii now, IN these dark days, when
danger thckens, | do not take advantage of the
opportunity which you give me, believe me, 1t
is not from indifference to the occasion nor is
it because our duties at this moment are not
clear


Ergerly do our gallant soldiers (God bless
them y rush to the field OF death, for the sake
OF their country. Eagerly do good citizens at
home (God bless them } conlributel OF their
abundance, OF it may be of their poverty, to
smooth the lot OF our soldrs But there is an
other duty, hardly less commanding 1t is for
all to unite, without distinction of party, To
uphold those who uphold the government |
recognise, therefore, the just liberuliiy of the
call Tor our convention, which Is addressed, not
only to republicans, but also to "all who sup
port the present national and state government,
aud are 10 ldyor of means necessary for the eff
ieetua suppression Of the rebellion. Under
such u cali there is 40 patriotic citizen OF the
commonwealth who may not claim place,


Is there any patriot citizen who can hesitate
to support the national government, beleaguer-
ed by rebel enemy?


is there any patriot citizen who can hesitate
TO support the state government. which, under
the inspiring activity and gaaius OF John A.
Andrew, u so elhcicutly sustaining the national
government?


And Is there any patriotic citizen who is not
for the use of all means necessary for the effect
ual suppression OF the rebellion
Year: 1862

Colonel a. j. Hamilton, of Texas, said 10
bis New York speech he doubted not that
proposals of peace would come from the rebels
but they would not be in the shape of uncon-
dili0nal resumption Of the Union rs it was and
Of the elective franchise as it WIS. On this
point his language was strong and decided


We have already seen some of the condi-
tioDs, or what would probably be the cOudi-
lions, if hostilities were to cease. l do not
think that they would even emanate from the
Cabinet-irI may be allowed the expression
al Richmond. They know that II the Govern
ment Of the United States should, in its mercy
pardon their offences and restore them to their
rights under the Constitution, their OWE Eel
low-citiztus who nave been their victims would
spurA them away, and lhry are as efectually
cut of from preiermeut if they had been
convicted of high treason.


The very desperation with which they are
struggling, ought to prove TO yon and The
world that lley viii never stop while they can
get men o-1ced; they viii never cease 10 ight
as long as there is hope Of success, because
it is the only hope Of salvation tO them. They
do not feel for the suiftrngs Of the wives and
children that are made widows and orphans by
This Unholy war; it never has entered the MUD
Of one man III this rebellion who understood
its objects, 20 shed tear for all the blocdshCd
misery and woe which it las involved The
war must be put down by bayoncts, by pow
der and ball. by brave hearts ana strong arms.
Year: 1862

a French chemist has asserted, that
scurvy will never rise from the use of
salt provisions. unless saltpetre be
used in the curing; that salt alone an.
swers all purposes, provided the aui'
NAL heat bc entirely parted with be-
fore salting. He claims that the in
sertion of pork in pickle alone is not
sufficient, but that it should be rubbed
thoroughly with dry salt after it has
entirely parted with its animal heat
and that then tie fluid running from
the meat should be poured of before
packing the pork in the barrel
This should be done sufficiently close
to admit no unnecessary quantity of
air, and some dry salt could occupy
the space between the pieces, and then
pickle. and not water. should be adj
ded. Great care must be taken to fill
the barrel entirely full, 50 that no
portion Of the meat can at any time
projects above the surface of the fluid;
if this occur. a change OF favor en-
sues such as is known with rusty
pork.


The pickle of course, must be sat
urated solution of salt and water.
that is, so strong that it is incapable
of dissolving more salt. II must hc
remembered that cold water is capa-
ole of diSsolving more salt than hot
watcr.-Working Farmer.
Year: 1862

WhithersOever We go we meet with the
sniveller. lie stops us at the corner Of tue
streets to intrust us with his opinion He
fears that the morals and intelligence oT the
people are desl royed by the elcctinn OF somc
rogue to office. He tells us just before church
that the last sermon of some transcendental
preacher has given death blow to religion,
and that the wave Of atheism and the clouds
of pantheism are ia deluge and darken all the
land In the time of health, he speaks of the
pestilence TO come. The mail cannot be an
hour late, but he prattles of railroad accidents
and steamboat disasters. He learns that a
friend who was married yesterday will be a
bankrupt in year, and whimpers over the
trials he will endure. He is ridden with night
mare, and emits an eternal wall. Recklessness
is bad quality, and so is blind and Sxtrava-
CANT hope, but neither is so degrading as in,
glorious and inactive despair. We object TO
the Sniveller because he presents the anomaly
of being who has the power of motion with
out possessing life. His inspired langor is
worse than strength. Better that man should
rant than whine. The person who has no
bounding and bouyant feelings in him-whose
cheek rever hushes at on expected good
whose bloom never tingles and fires at the con-
temptation of q noble aim-and who has nc
aspiration and no great object in life, is only
fit for the hospital or bandbox. Enterprise
confidence, disposition to believe that all gooC
has been done-these constitute important ele.
ments il the character of every man who is O
use to the world. We want no whining aud
whimpering about the absence of happiness
but sturdy determination TO abate misery
WHIPPLE.
Year: 1862

We do not remember TO have read anything
better than the following sentiments. They
are true to the letter:


Heaven help the man who imagines he can
dodge his enemies by irving to please every
body! If such an individual ever succeeded
We should be glad to know it. Not that We
believe in a mans going through the world
trying to find beams to knock mis- head against
disputing every mans opinion; elbowing and
crowding all who differ from him. That agair
is another extreme. Other people have &
right to their Opinion-so have you; dont' fal
into the error of supposing they respect yor
more for turning your coat every day to match
the color of theirs. Wear your own colOrs
spite of wind or weather, storm or sunshine
1t cost the vacilating and irresolute ten time
the trouble to wind and shuttle and twist tina
it does honest, manly independence to stauC
its ground. Take what time you please II
make up your mind; having cuce made it up
stick to it, like burr to chestnut"
Year: 1862

For more than twenty years I have
taken observations particularly on
this subject. and | have come to the
conclusion ;hat the earlier in autumn
winter wheat can be pat in the better
the crop will he because if put in ear
" it will become more firmly rooted,
and will consequently. resist the fieez-
ing and thawing during winter spring
much better than it will lift was sowed
late and has but a few weeks to be-
come rooted.


/ have never hccn able to perceive
that the wheat midge would iniure the
early sowed wheat, on the next season,
any more than they would that which
was put in n month later.


I have cltcn observed that wheat
that was put in on the first of
October, would rinen as early in the
season as that sowcd on tie FIRST Of
September. The chief object in
sowing winter What early in Sop
tcmher. is 10 allow it sine 10 become
wcll rooted, So that it will not be
lifted out by frcezin" and taawiug
in winter, as much as it would
if it was sowed late in the season.
Year: 1862

When we hear man fret about the un-
kindness of the world, the lack Of sympathy.
and the false friendship abounding, we are al
ways prepared for one who does nothing to
receive the good will aud kindness of others.
Does such character ever bestOw a smile,
speak kind word, or deny himself to benefit
a fellow creature? To receive the good will
Of others, we must bestow our lavors. If we
would be smiled upon, We must not forever
wear frown. If we would see the tears OF
affection in others eyes, we must not possess
hearts TOO cold and dead to woe. No tender
hearted man; no aTectionate, pleasant and
agreeable person is left to mourn over the bad
passions of others. He receives in abundance
those fayors which he beslGws.


There never was human heart,


However weak and low,


That would not generous love impart,


y sympathy bestow-


II we ourselves would manifest


Those holy rsolings in our breast.
Year: 1862

A French Journal tells this story: "In 1914
woman of Cussy, being surprised by the
Cossacks, concealed a crock of fresh butter
which she did not wish them to have, in a
field near the house. After the departure of
the foreign visitors she tried to find the exact
spot in which the butter was concealed but
did not succeed, and after a while the whole
matter was forgotten. Last week some work
men digging the foundation Of "a house came
upon the pot in question, and on opening
what they expected TO be a treasure, discover
the butter as white and firm as when buried
4S years before. Since exposure to the air it
has, however, acquired an extremely rank
taste"
Year: 1862

1t would be hard to convince the magnetic
needle that loadstone is not the most divert
ing thing in the world.


The ocean, which is forever sounding, some
times gets sounded


Diligence iS fair fortue, and industry q
good estate.
Year: 1862

FATAL Accmgvr FLUSHING RAIIRoAp.--A col.
lision took place the Flushing Railroad winfield
yesterday stcrnocn between manure and passenger
train which resulted in the engineer OF tho latter train
being killed and the fireman seriously injured The
manure train, u appears, belonged to the Long Island
Railroad Company aud was crossing the track Of tho
Flushing Company at the above mentioned point when the
passenger train came along and dashed OF tho road
rhe engines and were badly damaged; but strange
10 say all the passengers escaped unntured. II is
thought that the blame II any there be, rests upon the
engineer OF the manure train.
Year: 1862

GAVE ALL 10 HIS CoUNTRY An old gray
headed man, upwards Of 50 years Of age,
came in from the East this morning by the
train on bis way home to Michigan. He
had a sad story TO tell Of the sOrrOws caused
by this unholy rebellion. Tue old gentleman,
whose name Is Crane, residing IN Wayne Co,
Mich, had three sons. Two If them joined
one o. the Michigan regiments and have done
good service in several Of the battles in East
ern Virginia. The third, not much more
than lad, was anxious to JOIN his brothers,
but was for some time dissuaded from the
step by his father and mother, the latter
having been for years a confirmed invalid.
At last the urgent entrelties Of the Lad pre-
vailed, and but a short time since be passed
through Cleveland to join the regiment TO
which his brothers belonged.


The bloody struggle at Antietam followed
soon after. and IN that bate three brothers
fell fighting brayely-


Information was sent to the bereayed IA
ren,s, and the shock of the news was so great
that the mother. Cnfeebed by long sickness,
died in a lew days. As soon as she was laid
in the grave the Old man set out Tor the bat
tle-feld. with the hope Of finding the bodies
Of his three slns and bringing them home to
rest beside that oi their mother. The search
was long and thorough, but was unsuccessful
They had been, probably, buried on thief g..
with nothing 10 mark were they lay.


Mr. Crane returns home, bent Down with
years and with his great SORROW. lie says
that he has now no relatives left, and moth
ing to live for. Yet he does not regret the
sacrifices made on the altar Of his country g,
and only llueuis that be has not strength to
shoulder his musket and g himself to fight
against the wicked rebellion.-ClereiaHd
Herald
Year: 1862

FATAL CARELEssNEss On Saturday eve
ming, Mrs. Tralnur Of White Plains, n. Y.
was shot dead while On her way to TarTy-
town, in one Of the cars IF the Hudson
River Railroad. THIS was the result OF the
gross carelessness Of a solder al recruiting
station in the neIghborhood, who snapped
his musket for the purpose Of knowing
whether it was loaded or not without tr5ub-
Ing himself to see which way his gun was
AIMED.
Year: 1862

HALF FARE TO THE CoNvENTIoN.-
The N. NJ. Railroad and Stage Company will
carry delegates to and from the Democratic
Convention ct DeeMoines at Half fare. This
will bring the price of the round trip down to
less than ten dollars
Year: 1862

The lumber tax ordinance appears to
Be creating . pretty considerable of an uproar
In this community. Communications for ard
against the ordinance continue to pour in from
oil sides. We give space to one or two Of
them this morning. Not being in the lumber
trade. we occupy the position of the old wo.
man with regard to her husband and the bear.
W. hope the right side may win, however.