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Year: 1863

- The rain on Sunday afternoon and
evening was very much needed by our
farmers. The ground had become very
dry the Sigh, shower which We had
week ago only e!seaeaing the dust which
had become very thick on our streets
Bnt this rain has etfectually slackened all
dust for some time to come, besides hay-
ing = very cooling effect on the atmos-
phere, and rendering the ground in tit
condition for planting The farmers say
that if it had not rained soon the wheat
crop for the coming season would have
been ruined.
Year: 1863




wheeling.


WEST JEFFERSON, OHrO,


September z, 1862
Editors IHteEligeneer:


We CHANGED to spend few days in the
Atheneum hospital of your city in wound
ed and very week condition at least, such
was our condition when firstarriViug there.
The Union ladies learning our situation
came in to see us, loaded with yiands, which
they spread out before us in such abund-
aneo, that we could select the most palata-
BILE Of the lu1nries, and the part we CON
stdered the most % Iullet'el lI5srEl
that our Improvement was remarkably
rapid while We stayed there. We do not
wish to mention the kindness OF the ladies
Of Wheeling exclusively, for after the
rebels left Winchester and the citizens were
permitted TO enter the hospital, they man
ifested great deal of interest in our well
fare, and treated us very kindly the same
may be said of the loyal ladies of Martins
burg, where we spent q few days in the
hospital; but We have yet to see the ladies
of Wheeling surpassed in hospitality and
devotion to the Union cause. II such q devO-
tiou to the Union was universal throughout
the North, what would be the result2 Those
leading traitors whose only hope of success
is in divided North, would begin to
seek refuge in foreign countries to avoid
that tate which all traitors to a free, pros
porous and happy country deserve. New
light dawning upon their deluded follow
ers would cause them to see the error Of
their way, aud TO depart from it and come
back into the Union aud remain peaceful
and loyal citizens. Our Union would
then be restored to that state in which it
was transmitted by our fOrefathers to their
children, after haying purchased it at the
cost of so much blood and treasure, and
in the same condition In which it descended
to as. It would then resume its former
proRd position among the nations of the
earth. We, as a nation, in our struggle
for self existence, should initiate the ac-
tions of those revolutionary heroes, whose
self sacrifices and patient endurance Of
hardships in that noted struggle for lib
erty, has become proVerbial. Our wound
is slowly improving, and we hope to be
able soon to take our place with our brave
comrades by whose side We were fighting
when wounded.


J. T. MoKISNoN,
10th Regt. o. vi.
Year: 1863

HAVING just completed and furnished in
Ill good style, q large addition to this hotel,
the proprietor would announce to the taveIing
public that it will be kept as ~


FlRST.CLlSS HOUSE
Year: 1863

1NHE next Session Of this Institute will commence
Z on tsss iSsSsTf Sa0TDiT OF January 1868, under
the direction and professorship of the Rev Mr. Brad
shaw, who has he'd charge Of Il for the last as
months


The Trustees in making this announcement would
most especially appeal TO all citizens who have
daughters 70 educate TO send them TO this institution
Nr. Bradshaw has had charge of the school for the
last Is months, during which time be has rendered
ample ane We might soy, universal satisfaction TO the
Trustees, patrons and pupils. There never was bet
ter time for TO educate their daughters than now
money is plenty-everything farmer raises bears
two prices aud the Tuition 70 this School Is the same
thatit was when everything was at low ngures.-
What excuse can there be now for a man who neg
lees TO educate his daughterl None. Because here


in Cleveland healthy locality, we have an Institute
with excellent Instructor aided by sufficient corps
Of Assistants to instruct oil who may favor it with
their patronage Let one and all put their shoulder
TO the wheel and build up such School as will be Of
hcllcuable benefit 10 US and honor to our town.
We have the building and we have the Teachers the
balance devolves upon the people. We hope they may
aoby perform thor duty.


The Trustees are thankful to the citizens for the
patronage bestowed upon Mr.. Bradshaw heretofore
and are glad to know that under his administration
Che Institution has not lost any Of the envisbe repu


ston sustained In the better days Of the Repub-
c
Year: 1863

The Charleston Courier suggests that some
Of the women who recently came to Virgiaia
from the North by flag of truce, may DO spies.
Many of them are Northern women who have
never before been South.
Year: 1863

A Northern paper says that Yankee cap
tain has had his commission taken from him
for numerically beating negro.


This is in accordance with the Shakesperian
{" of with his head--so much for bucking
Ham"
Year: 1863

First Of all let A braham Lincoln play
pray that his marble heart may be
softened-that the bitter curse inflicted
by wicked rulers may be remcved-that
"the voice of Rachel and her children
crying" may no longer disturb the star
tied air; that bloody war may cease, and
that the angel of peace may once more
spread its white wings over a sorrowing
land bending beneath the heavy blow of
national Affections ! Let those around
and near him pray; pray that their coun-
sells may be free from partisan venom
and malignant spite; that their actions
may be governed by an honest zeal for
the welfare of their PROSTATE country !;
that all fraud and corruptions may be
banished from their midst, and that they
may be spared the fearful crime of hav-
ing aided and abetted in their country's
ruin! Let all the people pray; pray that
their priceless liberties may be preserved
that illegal arrests, unlawful banish-
ments, and violations of personal rights
may no longer prevsil-thst integrity
may dwell in the heart of their servants,
and public virtue once again assert its
sway in the high places OF the Govern
ment--that the crimes which have de-
graded bad men in power may give place
to official purity and rectitude--that
wrongs may be righted, outrages redress
ed, error rebuked and that justice may
again be recalled TO land from whose


borders she ded affrighted and dismayed
when the dark shadow of coming des


poti,m fell upon her pathway.
Year: 1863

Editing paper now is very pleasant
business. If it contains too much polit-
ical matter, people won't have it.


If it contains too little, people won't
have it.


If the type is large, it don't contain
enough reading matter.


If the type is small people can't read
it,


If we publish telegraph reports, folks
say they are nothing but lies.


If we omit them, they say we have no
enterprise or suppress them for political
effect.


If we have in a few jokes. folks say
we are nothing but rattle head.


If we omit jokes, folks say we are
an old fossil


If we publish original matter, they
damn us Tor not giving selections.


If we publish selections, folks say we
are lazy for not writing more and giving
what they have not read in some other
pers.


If we give man a complimentary no,
tice, we are centured for being partial.
If we do not all hands say we arc
greedy hogs.


II we insert an article which pleases
the ladies, men become jealous.
If we do not cater to their wishes
the paper is not fit to have in the house


If we attend church, they say it is on
ly for effect.


If we do not, they denouncee as de
ceitful and desperate wicked.


If we speak well of any act of tn
President, folks say we darne not do 9th
erwise.


If we centure him, they call us trait
or.


five remain in the office and atten
to our business, folks say we are to-
proud to mingle with other fellows.


If we go out, they say we never attenc
to our business.


If we do not pay all bills promptly
folks say we are not to be trusted.


If we do pay promptly, they say w
steal the money.


If we wear poor clothe, they say bust
ness is poor.


If we wear good ones. they say we ar
a spendthriit.


Now what is poor fellow to do
Year: 1863




The lives Of most men, might we'll be
ompared to q beautiful dream, that
while it lasted, was full OF pleasing do
nouments and happy scenes, grateful
memories and cheerful thoughts, as vis-
ion after vision noated before the eye lids
that were bathed in slumb bers that were
soft as they were sweet---thus leading q
willing captive by soothing influence,
and painting upon the minds horoscope,
far brighter objects than any we know
exist upon earth. Time and space then
no longer hold their strong sway over
the enraptured senses but angel faces
are bending alike o'er the couch of the
peasant and the king voices from the
spirit land are whispering in the ear that
iain would forever drink in the magic
sounds.


The dream is ended, and conscious
ness resumes her throne; disclosing the
mere shadow Of what seemed real and
tangible--the type of loveliness without
disguise; while among all the treasures
gathered in our march from the cradle
to the grave, till old age comes on, ana
we are led to the brink Of the echoless
shore" we cannot dwell upon one that
did not possess at sometime or other an
indescribable charm; that did not seem
worth a struggle to possess, and yet
when we held it in our grasp, was view
ell as a mere bauble because it could not
always endure.


The pages of history are full Of touch
ing and startling episodes from Ambi-
tons Dream. The lustre of many an
uncoudel intellect has grown dim as it
tarried at the tempting fount, chasing
hopes and nursing aspirations that can
never satisfy while the grosser material
lives in unison with an immortal soul
Lofty purposes and good resolves! how
many have been engul phed by the same
wave.-how many have been stranded
on the same rock bound coast 1t might
have been that the heart was brave and
the arm was strong that guided the helm;
but the bark went down in sight of port
to mIngle with the shadows it pursued.


Since the creation of the Universe,
man has not ceased to cling with blind
tenacity to the delusion that surround !;
and as his last pulse throbbed upon a far
off shore, where there was no human eye
to pity, no human hand to caress, he
saw how utterly aimless his life had fedl
What shadows we are indeed-but how
much greater the shadows that are daily
pursued, knowing at best how brief a
lease is given upon the highest endesr-
ments Of home and panions
and friends! How quickly do we vanish
from each others gaze, following in truth
a shadow, until we have crossed the
boundary of the shallow landi
Year: 1863

A GALLANT was lately sitting beside his
beloved, and being unable to think of any
thing to say, asked her why she was
like tailor? 81 don't know said she
with a pointing lip. "unless its because
I'm sitting beside goose"
Year: 1863

The new National Bank notes are
not yet ready to be issued. The deei-
sion to issue at the same time to the first
thirty or forty banks organized under the
system will occasion considerable delay
in the preparation OF the notes. as sep
crate plates must be used in engraving
them,
Year: 1863

OF every description executed in the best style and
on reasonable terms.


The FARMER has a larger circulation than any
other paper in this section Of the State. ltisnow.
and has been for thirty six consecutive years tho
official paper Of the county.
Year: 1863

Our credit as q nation, in spite of the
enormous debt we have incurred, and in
spite Of the malignant denun citation and
falsehoOds Of the London Times, never
stood higher than at this moment. A
communication appears in the London
Standard, in which the writer says:


Doubtless it is gratifying to major
ity Of your readers to learn that the Con
federate States are able to raise loan in
Europe, and partly in England, for they
certainly have English sy mpathies on their
side; but, at the same time, it is only just
to the Federal States that it should be
known, that hitherto they have been pay
ing the interest on their debts in the most
honorable manner, as q commercial people
fully acknowledging the value of credit,
even to he redemption on the United
States Treasury Bonds, which fell due in
last
Year: 1863

We have been at some pains to inform
ourselves Of the facts in relation to the
area of ground devoted this year to spring
wheat and oats; and the Wcrd comes to
US from all quarters Of the Northwest that
the long continued favorable weather to
which farmers have had no interruption Of
the lsbors common TO the season, has in
sured the sowing of an area greatly in ex-
cess of that put into small grain a year
ago. The scarcity and high price Of labor
have been a drawback; butsince the great
advance in the remainder of the last years
crop, both of wheat and corn, has replen-
ished the agricultural exehequer, they are
not so grievously felt as we feared Should
the season for growth and harvest com
pare faYorably with seed time, the country
may look for yield that is without ex-
AMPLE Chicago Tribune.
Year: 1863

THE OLD Folks CoNCERT.-As far as We
are able to judge, there win be an immense
crowd at the Old Folks Concert, which occurs
on Tuesday evening, at Brsinards Hail. We
trust that we shall not be disappointed in the
result, for the object Of the Concert is an ex-
celIent one, the benefit Of the West Side Re-
lief Association,
Year: 1863

The duIlness Of the Court of Oyer and
Terminer Of this city was enliVened yes
tsrdsy by the discovery Of the absence Of
8 juror regularly drawn on the PANEL
not 8 remarkable fact certainly, but the
reason therefor was that the said juror was
taken to the Penitentiary the previous
week By order Of the same Court for COM
mitting assault and bsttery.-New York
Iribuzs.
Year: 1863

ve, the French Government, if they choose, may
deny that it involves any unfrcndly demonstra-
ton against the United States.


We do not know yet whether the statement
Of the Phare de Ia Loire will turn out to prove
true. according to which two war steamers arc
now building for the Rebels at Nantes, and two
similar clippers at Bordeaux. If the opinion
that these ships are intended Tor the Confede-
rates should be correct, the French Government
will soon find itself in the same predcament
from which the English Government after so
long hesitation has just extricated itself, and
will be compelled to show lis hand.


In the meanwhile, it is gratifying to know
that the operations Of Gen. Gilmore before
Charleston have made sensation throughout
Europe. The London Times, which, on such
questions is an authority in all European coun-
tries does not withhold its astonishment at the
progress made by the Yankees in the science Of
war. We believe that such warnings will eau
ton even the worst enemy of the United States
against Understanding our strength, and
against rushing headlong into war which
would require from any European power the ut
most strain Of their resources. Moreover, the
opposition of the entire Liberal press of France
TO the Rebel cause is all that We can desire, and
we have the most ndubitable proofs that the In
Auence and the boldness of the Liberal party are
visbly on the increase.


We feel confident that these arguments Will
not fail to have some weight with the Emperor,
whatever his wishes and preferences may be.
Year: 1863

a very different matter. We have lost fourteen
guns, three ships, and many lives, have lost
time which is of incalculable value, have lost
the success which was within our grasp, have
lost the use of the troops which were urgently
wanted elscwhcre and we have not even the
cotton to balance the account. We shall be
clad to be assured that we have seen the last ~
snch expeditions.
Year: 1863

Chief Justice Cartier, and Justices Fisher
and Olin, arc in town making preliminary ar
rangements for tho immediate organization Of
the new court for the trial of the criminal cases
now pending, the Jail being nearly full of Of
Tenders. Nothing will be done permanently
towards organizing the court, out Of courtesy
to the new justice to be appointed by the Presi-
dent to I'll the vacancy occasioned by the ac-
ton of the Senate in reconsidering the vote
whereby Judge Wylie was confirmed. As tho
Senate took no other action relative to Judge
Wylle but adjourned, 1t is not impossible that
the President may reappolnt Judge Wylio. We
have heard the name Of Return j. Meigs, re-
Gently appointed Codiler of the Laws of tho
District, mentioned in connection with the
place. He is said to be learned in the law, and


is urged as an excellent man for the vacancy.
Year: 1863

A Boston paper relates that the lively looking
woman who sells fruit at the corner Of Wash
ington and School streets, arrested pickpock-
ct in a South Boston car and held him till a
policeman took him, and she had baby Of her
own at home only sir days old.
Year: 1863

gas-We dislike to see q Psrty Banner
raised So long as hostile Rebels, under q
strange Flag, are staining the soil Of free
Pebusylvsuia with the blood Of her sens
Therefore, ours is withheld for 9 time.
Year: 1863

address circular TO the people, urging
upon them the Importance OF this subject
aud the necessity Of each county being rep
resented in order to give proper weight to
their proceedings.


Signed by the Committce.
The Report led to Il considerable Discus
sion, after which Committee was appoint
ell to prepare a circular for the people on
the subject Of our currency.


A resolution was then adopted TO snbsti-
tute Austin in the place Of Houston as the
place of meeting for the next convention,
and then thcs Convention adjourned TO meet
in Austin ON the ~ day OF February next,
which will be daring thc called session OF
the egislAture.
Year: 1863

No CHANCE FOR DIssArrsFAcrIoN-
DeLand & Co. authorize those who sell
their goods to tell purchasers to use one
half of paper of their Chemical SAFER
atus, and then if they.are not entirely sat
isfed with its superiority over Soda or
any other brand of Saleratus to return the
balance and get the money for the whole
refunded. This Saleratus is perfect,
therefore they are willing to let it stand
or fall upon its own merit.
Year: 1863

EDITORS CHARLESTON CoURlER:-A physician of
distinguished ability gives US the following facts
concerning this much dreaded disease:


1st In its nature it is not local affection, as is
usually supposed, but constitutional, pervadine the
blood Of the whole system before it makes its ap-
pearance in any part 1t is of a nature kindred to
'erysiPelas and though epidemical, is not strictly
speaking infectious.


I'd It's most manifest symptom is a false men,
brane, OF a white color, which forms upon and
around the tonSils, the palate, and which
thickens and extends, unless checked, until the pa
tient dies from sufocation. This false membrane
is, however, not confined to the throat but may
sometimes be seen upon the hand or arm, or any
other place whore the skin has been removed


Sd Among the cautions to be observed are the
following: Avoid all medicines and modes of treat
ment which shall exhaust the strength and be care
full not to injure the skin by blisters or counter
irritantS, particularly in the neighborhood of the
throat


4th. To effect its cure, aim to restore as RAPIDLY
and effectively as possible the patients waning
strength For this purpose, let the diet be of the
most nutritious character chicken soup, beef tea,
etc. Gire freely Of eggnOg, made of good whiskey,
use the stimulant in any other way that will COM
bine nourishment with stimulation. Add to the gen.
eral strength by the Of mineral toRics of which
none is better that murate of iron, which NAV be
administered as largely as ten drops at dose every
two or three hours, for an adult Between the do
ses of iron, give from five to fifteen grains of chic.
rate mot choride) of potash, of soda The chic.
ride of soda may be used antiseptic gargIe but
the best gargle is common salt


If the disease gives signs of pcriodicty by regu-
lar remissions and accessions, then bring to your
aid the great anti periodic quInlne.


AdUice-Cut out this article and keep it ready
for time Of need The statement may be relied
upon. A CLERGYMAN.
Year: 1863

To the Voters OF the ID Congressional District.
FslOw-ctzens: am candidate for your sufrages at
The next ensuing Congressional election From different
parts OF the District citizens respectable 10 number as n
character and spccVe of old political associations have
eiTnest and repeatedly expressed TO their desire that
snould become candidate, aud II Is gratifying 70 me 10
know that while follow my inelinatio in wishing
70 represent yOn in the next Congress- obeyiug the
WISHES ot large number of my fellow countrymeD.


MY connection with the army has long removed me from
Ihat familiar intercourse with the people at home that
Nnn'o under different crcums tances be desirable in
order 70 be instructed in regard to public questions of
pocy before he country with the soldier however, with
whom have shared as Captain of company long the
tatgues and exposures of the march the bvuuac and
the tolls and dangers of duty the different know
his wants and for him and his feel, should every
WSrm-bearted patriot the most profound sympathy If
am ected will what industry and ability possess
To fulfil the obligations Of the Representative both class
e On the c1ntrary if the people should choost
elect me- will abide their judgment with the conviction
that have no right TO ccse because given against
me. ,.s.. I'D. -


am fully sensible of the distinction conferred by being
elected to the position for which am candidate and
shall be proud to receive shalt be anxious and
nest to myself worthy of the responsible trusts but
let the result be what it may, whether shall be to retain
me my present line of duty transfer to
hed, my eforPd my energies will be devoted 20 the
cause OF my struggling country the paramount interest of
which is to establish its separation from the North aud OBJ
tain ITS recognition in the great family of nations as free
aud independent nationality. ....-E.


EDWARD C. YELLOWLEY


october lS, 1858. SILT
Year: 1863

The Editor of the Wilmington Journal, moved by
party vindictiVeness and old grudges omits no occa


sion to njure and mllgn US in his columns. He
pretended to deprecate the late mob against our Of


fee, and is now engaged in a course calculated to
stir up the vicious and the unihformed to another
mob against us. We are as true North Caroln-
Journal lie served the Lincoln government and
endeavored to draw his pay for it, after had re-
fused to serve it he did by publishing the laws
of the United States; and if the enemy were to oc


cupy Wilmington he would skedaddle with the ac-
tivity of dodo or remain and take protection to
secure his property ..1....
Year: 1863

We learn that much activity prevails in arresting
.deserters, and that number o! them have been
brought to Camp Holmes near this City, to be sent
forward to their regiments. If the authorities
would be as active in arrestng deserters in other
States they in this the last deserter and re-
cusant conscript would soon be in his place again
in the army. North, Carolina has fewer deserters
than any other State and in this respect as in 9TH
ers, she is doing her full duty in the cause; and
yet she is suspected in certain quarters, and the
great mass of her people, who are Conservatives,
are held up as untrue to the South. 1t is reported
that certain Confederate officers in this State are
imposing on the old Union men, but now true Con-
federates, because they were not right iu the be-
ginning" 1t is the duty of these officers to arrest
deserters and not engage in politics. or impose on
any portion of the people account of their pot-
cal opinions If any proof Of such improper or op
pressive conduct their part should be laid before
Gov. Vance, We tell these officers that he will re-
port them and have them severely dealt with
Year: 1863

The attempt to grow cotton in the lower part of
Illinois the past season is reported to be failure
only ore hundred and fifty pounds was raised to
the acre 1t is said the attempt will not be resumed
next spring; but that the Yankees anticipate
large crop on the lower Mississippi next season, by
means of their hreng negro laborers