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Year: 1867

The following beautiful extract is from
letter of "a woman in Washington, F" to the
New York Independent


Il saw pile Of knapsacks the other
evening at the cottage on Fourth street;
knapsacks and haversacks left behind for
safe keeping by the boys who went to the
front and never came back. The eloquence
of these worm eaten and moulded bags can
not be written. Here was piece of stony
bread uneaten the little paper Of coffee, the
smoked tin cup in which it had been boiled
50 often over the hasty fire on the eve of bat
tie. There was the letter, sealed, directed
and never sent; for the soldier could not al
ways get a stamp, Here letter, half writ
ten, commencing, Dear Wife:-How |
want to see you, Dear mother:-My
time is nearly out, The rusty pen, Just as
it was lain down on the half Rlled sheet by
the gallant and loving hand which hoped
so soon to finish it. Here tinted with red
white and blue were photographs of
the favorite Generals, and photographs of
the dear ones at home Here we're letters
Of heart breaking love, and loyalty to duty,
and holy faith and cheer, written at home;
and here was the Testament given him by
the woman he loved best, soiled and worn.


For the American soldier, if he rarely
reads it, still would carry his Testament as
dear talisman to save him from harm.
Here were these mementoes of the brave,
living, life gone out. They never came
back The mourners at home do not all
know where they fell, or whether they were
buried Toone unfamiliar with the soldiers
life, these relics might mean little. To me
they mean all love, all suffering, all heroism.
look on them and again seem to see the
long lines of marching men file past, dust
covered and warm, on their way to battle
| see the roads of Virginia, shimmering in
the white heat, lined with exhausted men
lying down to sleep and to die, after the last
defeat; hear the cry Of the wounded, the
moan of the dying, see the half filed grave,
the unburied dead. All the awful realities
of war comes back. So, too, do knightly
days and dauntless men. Peace walks amid
the May time flowers, and already our sol
diers seem almost forgotten Days of war
and deeds of valor seem ike dreams gone
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Year: 1867

SAID a very good old man; Some folks
are always complaining about the weather,
but am very thankful when | wake up in
the morning to find any weather at all. T"
We may smile at the simplicity of the old
man, but still his language indicates a spirit
that contributes much to calm and peace
full life 1t is better and wiser TO cultivate
that spirit than to be continually complain
ing of things as they are BE thankful for
such mercies as you have, and if God sees
it will be for your good and His glory, He
will give you many more. AT least, do not
make yourselves and others unhappy by
your ingratitude and complaints.
Year: 1867

To me, one Of the most admirable things
in the world is business punctilio. think
it is rare to find very bad men among thor
ough business men. do not say that a
good business man is necessarily religious,
or even necessarily without vices, | mean
that it is simply difficult 10 be strictly honest
In business, and sensitive in all matters per
tanning to business engagements and thor
oughly punctual in the fulfllment of all
business obligations, and at the same time
to be loose in morals and dissipated in per-
sonal habits. have great respect for those
rigid laws Of the counting room which regu-
late the oealiDsss between man and man,
and which make the counting room as exact
in all matters Of time and exchange as a
banking house-which ignore friendship,
affection, and all personal considerations
whatsoever-which place neighbors and
brothers on the same platform with enemies
and aliens. and which make an autocrat of
an accountant, who is, at the same time,
strictly an obedient subject of his own laws.


say it is hard for man to enter as a
perfectly harmonious element into this grand
system OF business, and submit himself to its
rigid rules, and to maintain his position
with perfect integrity, and, at the same time
be a very bad man. To a certain extent, he
bows to and obeys high standard of life.
lie may not always recognize fully the moral
element which it cmbodies. He may take a
selfish view of the whole matter, but he can
not be entirely insensible to the principle of
personal honor which it involves, or fail to
be influenced by the personal habits which
it enforces.


Some Of the best business men | have
ever known have been the most charitable
men have ever known. Men who have
acquired wealth by rigid adherence to bust
ness integrity, who have sometimes been
deemed harsh, and hard by those with whom
they have had business relations, have
shown liberality and generosity towards
objects of charity which have placed them
among the world S benefactors Men who
have exacted the last fraction of cent with
one hand, in the way of business, have dis
bursed thousands of dollars with the other
in the way of charity. Holland.
Year: 1867

RELIGIoN-isa a generous and noble thing
in regard to its progress: it is perpetually
carrying on that mind, in which it is once
seated, towards perfection. Though the
first appearance of it upon the souls Of good
men may be but as the wings of the morn
ing, spreading themselves upon the noun
tains, yet is still rising higher and higher
upon them, chasing away all the filthy mists
and vapors of sin and wickedness before it,
till it arrives to its meridian altitude.
There is the strength and force of the Di-
vinity in it; and though, when it first enters
into the minds Of men, it may seem to be
tsown in weakness, yet it viii raise itself
in power. As CHRIST was in His bodily
appearance, He was still Increasing IN acts-
dom and stature, and fduor With GoD and
man, until He was perfected in glory; SO is de
also in His spiritual appearance IN the souls
ofmen and accordingly the New Testament
does more than once distinguish, Of
CHRIST, in His several ages and degrees of
growth in the souls Of all true christians
Year: 1867

LEVY BRoIHERs continue to astonish the public
with the bargains that they are now Offering.
Some persons can scarcely realize that goods have
corle down to such low prices. This old house
is bouGd 70 keep upthe reputation which has
sustained for nearly fifty years. Their business
is s,ill on the increase, and force of eighteen
persons (Which they now employ is found inads-
quats to supply the wants Of their customers, and
their store too small to hold the vast number OF
patrons that daily throng there to purchase
their dry goods We say 10 ell, call on LEVY
BROTHERS and make your purchases If you want
good and reliable articles at the very lowest
Year: 1867

Ey..a
BY A CONSOLIDATION or THE ASH
VILE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous and united
support Of the UEIoS AND DIsPATcH By the
patrons Of both the former papers. the Proprie-
tors are enabled to present Newspaper hitht
to unsurpassed in this city or State


IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS. our paper will compare favorably iib


best in the entire country; and in SAYING


We only repeat the expressions Of many


patrons, who arc most capable Of Judging in


matters.
Year: 1867


among the successful exhibitors To the awards made IN
this Department Tho recipients OF the two gold medals
seycrY advertise that theirs is the only gold medal
thus cOnTadctiug each otbcr while all the other prize
holders that no gold medal awarded tO any
Sewing Machine whatever Happily, IL is not our dlty
decide this knO'ty question but, he IL may tho
Grover Baker sewing machines have received the very
highest prze-bOye all medalsthei representative Ia
Paris having been decorated by the Emperor with the
Cross of the Legion OF Honor


We find the above in Of our English exchanges and
transfer it to our columns with satisfaction IL graft
flying to find that the Grover Baker machine, which
stands high home should also receive the highest
honors abroad When it Is remembered that 1000 Gold
Medals were awarded at the Exposition, and only lSo
decoraons it will that the Cross of the Legion oi
Honor considered by the judges as much hlsher
award OF merit than the Gold Medal No other Sewing
Machine at the Exposition received thus distinction
showing that in the opinion Of lis Imperial Majesty ana
the judges other equally deserving This award
places the Baker machine first in order on tic
official catalogue of the Exposition as it is first IN the es
tmaticn Of the public both sides Of the Atlantic
GErDrfss
Year: 1867

The Citizens Association publish card dated


the 25th inst In which they say that the desire OF lo
Association IS not TO partition the city departments
among Independent commissions without any recognize"
municipal authority 10 control them Ihey propose 10
repOse ia tho Mayor the following additional power al
absolute veto power all ordinances or The COInlo
Council the power TO appoint and 10 remove the Coipo
ration Counsel the Street Commissioner, the Cy Chan
berain and all other purely local officers and the power
remove cause commissioners or head oHces vi
all State Boards in this city and all officers appointed tuec
in by the Governor except Judicial Officers Ihe hsSOcia
ton further express the opinion That the pOce tue
public health the protection OF property the ENcisc W
and such great public Improvements as theCehtra fark
which, although local In tact, are national III caTdcl
and effect should all bo under the direct supervision ol
the state, especially in city composed OF such elements
as compose kew-YOrk."
Year: 1867

4 HAPPY RELIEP.-Aany persons have OF late
found grea, difficulty in getting dress goods. They
complain that the stocks are so broken that the y
ind 1t almost impossible to get suited 1t may be
g source OF consolation to some to know that Levy
Brothers have an excellent assortment OF dress
goods on hand, which they are selling at extreme.
ly low prices az they are determined not to carry
any dress goods over the season. They are selliDs
all other styles OF dry goods at very low prices.
Year: 1867

RoBBERY.-Last night while the steamer
John Sylvester was lying at her wharf
at Rockets the office Of the purscr was
entered and robbed of twenty-six dollars.
4 file was found on the floor Of the Office,
which was recognized by the engineer as
belonging to the boat. Although there
were many valuable articles lying about
the room, the thief did not take any OF
them, doubtless fearing detection.
Year: 1867

THE concert given last night at the Vir'
gnia Hall for the benefit of the Young
Mems Christian Association passed OIL
most successfully. The lateness OF the
hour prevents more extended notice.
Year: 1867

THE MATCH GAME of basc-b ball for the
championship of Virginia was played
Wednesday afternoon between the Pastime
and the Richmond Clubs of this city, and
after game of six innings, was won by the
former. The following is the score:
Year: 1867

THE cause OF female doctors is making progress
in England in spite of the refusal of the Apo;heca
lies Society to grant diplomas to female graduates
discussion the subject is going on in the news
papers, and sentiment in favor of the innovation
seems to be developing itself.
Year: 1867

RAILROADS in this country are being built az the
rate of thousand miles per year, and immigrants
land its shores at the rate of one thousand day
Rather lively and spreading country.
Year: 1867

COUNTY SEAT OF LAKE CouNTY.-The question
of the location of the county seat of Lake county
settled at the last election by maority of sew
en- votes in favor of removal to Lower Lake.
Year: 1867

In the spirit Of those who laid the foundations of
these States in the fear and praise Of God, and in
devout recognition OF the Supreme Ruler OF men
and Giser OF good, do hereby, with the advice OF
the Executive Counell, appoint THURSDAY, the
twenty eighth day of N .vember next as a day of
Public Thanksgiving and Praise.


And call upon the people OF this State t, assem-
BILE on that day In their sanciuaries and homes to
recount the favors and repeat the praises of our
most mrrciful Father. For life and health: tor
peace and home; for the prosperous course OF sea-
sons aud the plente0us rewards of toll the gift
"fgrace and the hope OF Heaven, Icons render Him
our humble thanks.


As people we should rejoice that ont ofconhcts
and niDuiation We have been taught lessons ofjust
ice, humanity and true religion. As families, also,
though there will be vacant places which s0rrowing
memory alone can fill, will still praise him who
cannoterr from right, and whose pity cannot fail.
Most 6 all should we remember with ever fresh
thanksgivings Him who at this season came to take
upon Himself our weaknesses aud sins, and ie J.
ufy our gratitude by thoughtful obedience and low
Ing worship, that when He shall come again with
power and great glory, we also may have part In
His resurrection.


Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
twenty-tifth day of October, In the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven,
and OF the Independence of the United States OF
America the ninety-second.


JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN.
BY the Governor: ~ -


EPHRAIM FLINT, Secretary OF State.
Year: 1867

Nearly all kinds of plants need rest in win
ter, as much as men and animals require
sleep o'nights. This is necessary to strength
and fruitfulness another season, Those per-
sons therefore, who strive to keep house.
plants in foliage and blossom all winter--es-
pecially in this latitude-do so far contradict
the intentions OF dame Nature, who would, il
she could, give all her children the needed re-
freshment of rest in its proper season.


1t may do, perhaps, to keep some tropical
plants up in the parlor or other warmed room
all winter; but generally it is best for the
plants, as well as saving of time and trouble,
to commit the pots and boxes to the cellar,
if it is not too damp, and allow them to re-
main there, favored by as much light as pos
sible, till early spring. They will not need
watering at all, unless the air of the cellar is
very dry, occasioned by the heat Of furnace
therein; and all the attention required will be
to prevent mildew or filth settling upon the
stems. This may be done by occasional
washing in tepid water.' Cleanliness is a law
of health universally.


The spring commences earlier in this lati-
tude than warm weather. Hence the reader
may have noticed, perhaps in February, when
everything out door and above ground is at
the coolest, house plants in the cellar will be-
gin to put forth their young and pale sprouts.
As soon as this is discovered, the plants should
be transferred to a warmer room, well lighted,
and allowed to grow as fas. as they will.
They should be properly watered and kept
clean, all the dead and diseased limbs and
twigs being pruned out. In case of very
cold night, when they would be in danger Of
being frost-bitten, they should be removed to
the cellar or warm closet, or covered up
with cloth stand placed near warm chimney.
Ifplaced on The hearth ofthe fire place, they are
in just the place when the cold air circula:es
the most powerfully, and will be likely to suf-
| fer in consequence. I.a
The cultivation of flowers by the female
members of a household, is always a sign of
refined sense and good principles; and whilst
| in foliage and blossom If properly attended
| to, will add beauty to the apartment which
no caryers chisel or painters brush can give
to the fixtures or furniture of any habitaton


The cultivation of house-plants has increased
very greatly within the last few years-so
much so that now home without flowers is
almost sign that it is also home without
female accomplishment and beauty. ~
Year: 1867

In Chemung county, New York, Miss
MARY FALLS had been seduced by villain
who exulted in the heartless, ruthless deed
and being wrought up to the proper pitch
she drew bead on him, on Wednesday eve
ming Of last week, with the modern avenger
Of woman's wrongs, and sent bullet through
his right side. There is prospect Of his re
covery, and in view Of the circumstances the
distracted young lady was held to bail in
1000. Two shots were fred. The first
passed through the sleeve Of his right arm,
near the shoulder and entered the door post.
He stepped back moment, tLan opened the
door, and received the second ball in his right
breast.
Year: 1867

IS RESPONSE 10 the resolution Of Congress,
the Postmaster General has made a report
Of the appointments Of postmasters since
the last session Of the Senate, from which
it appears that he appointed ten persons who
had been nominated to and rejected by the
Senate, and twenty-five whose nominations
had not been acted upon. Each Of these re-
appointments were merely temporarily
made, says the Postmaster General, because
Of the necessity to place some one in charge
Of the several Offices.
Year: 1867

The second card reception at General and
Mrs. GRAST's came of last evening and was
a very large and most brilliant gathering Of
ladies and gentlemen. Every department Of
Government was fully represented, and the
foreign Ministers were nearly oil present.
The General and Mrs. GRANT gave most
cordial welcome to their numerous guests.
Year: 1867

NASHVILLE, Jan. 23.-In the lower branch
OF the Legislature to-day, q bill was passed
to organize, train and equip the loyal militia,
and providing for a cavalry regiment in
white and colored men subject to the call Of
Year: 1867

General John E. Wool, in letter addressed 10
William E. Porte, of New Orleans, dated the
9th, concludes as follows:


"In conclusion, ! have only to remark that
have ever been the friend of the Union-the
whole Union. had no prejudices that would
prevent me from residing in one State as well as
in another. In the South as well as in the North,
in the West as we'll as in the East. can truly
say that l knew but one country, and that was
the United States, and but one interest, and that
was the interest of the whole people. To pre-
serve the in tact and to protect the other has
ever been my aim and object When my whole
conduct, both before, during the rebellion, and
and since, becomes known, it will be discovered
that I never considered it any part of my duty
to go beyond the requirements fthe Constitu-
tion or the rules and articles ofwar. During
the rebellion the part performed was not in
fuenced by vindictive or reyengeful feeling:
Ny whole efforts were to restore the Union, and
to bring back the people within its folds with as
little severity as possible. Where l commanded,
I neither plundered the people nor permitted
those to do it who were under my command.
never failed to restore to the rightful owner
plundered stolen property. Experience had
taught me that mercy tempered with justice Of
ten accomplishes more than the sword.


Most truly yours, JOHN Z. Wool"
Year: 1867

A most ludicrous scene transpired in plac


not thousand miles from the city of Louisville


one night last week, though little annoying t.


the parties Immediately concerned, was yet s.


innocent and funny that cannot refrain from
giving the general outlines as follows suppressin:
names, of course:


Two sprightly and beautiful young ladies were
visiting their cousin, another sprightly and beau
tiful young lady, who like her guests, was O
that happy age which turns everything into fur
and merriment. If the truth were told, we feal
we should have to record the fact that these
three misses were just little fast. They were
fond of practical jokes, and were continually
playing all sorts of pranks with each other. AL
three occupied room on the ground floor, and
huddled up together in one bed.


Two of the young ladies attended party on
the night in question, and did not get home un-
| til half-past twelve o'clock at night. AS it was
late they concluded not to disturb the household
so they quietly stepped into their room through
| the low open window.


In about half an hour after they had left for
the party, young minister called at the house,
where they were staying and craved a nights
lodging, which, of course, was cheerfuly granted.
AS ministers always have the best of everything,
the old lady put him in the best room, and the
young lady (Fanne) who had not gone to the
party, was entrusted with the duty of sitting up
for the absent ones, and of informing them of
the change of rooms. She took up her post in
the parlor, and as the night was sultry, sleep
overcame her, and she departed on an excursion
to the land of dreams


We will now turn to the young ladies who had
gone into their room through the window. By
the dim lights of the moon beams as they strug-
gled through the curtains, the young ladies were
unable to descry the outline of Fannie Gas they
supposed) ensconsed in the middle of the bed
They saw more, to-wit: pair of boots. The
truth flashed upon them at once They saw it
all. Fannie had set the boots in the room to
give them good scare. They put their heads
together and determined to turn the tables upon
her. Silently they disrobed and as steathly as
cats they took their position on each side Of the
unconscious parson, and laughing and screaming,
''Oh, what man! Oh, what mani" they gave
the poor bewildered minister such promiscuous
hugging and tousling few persons able to
brag Of in the course of lifetime.


The noise of this proceeding awoke the old
lady, who was sleeping in an adjoining room.
She comprehended the situation in moment,
and rushed to the room; she opened the door and
exclaimed: "Oh Lordy, gals, it is man; it is
man sure enough!


There was one prolonged, consolidated scream;
flash Of muslin through the door, and all was
over.


The best of the joke is, that the minister took
the whole thing in earnest. He would listen to
no apologies the old lady could make for the girls.
He would hear no excuse, but he solemnly fold
ed his clerical robes around him and silently
stole away.-LouisvsUe (Ky.) Courier.
Year: 1867

me at his side, and recognizing the United


States uniform, pulled up his horse at the same


time "The fortune of war is yours" he said;


II yield myself prisoner" Saying this, he


bowed, and presented me his sword Bewildered


with the whole adventure, and scarcely believing
the reality of my safety, bowed in return, and
! took advantage of the stop to which my horse
had come to turn him round in hopes of ofrejoining
our own forces. My prisoner, who was wounded
and fatigued rode dejectedly at my side l
confess | was under considerable alarm lest he
should retract his surrender, and perhaps turn
the tables upon his captor. But luckily he en-
tertaped no such idea Our cavalry had gone
on in pursuit of the main body of the fugitives,
and we still saw them, though at great distance,
furiously engaged. On rounding the eminence,
still accompanied by my prisoner we found our
selves In presence of our victorious force. The
joy of my companions was warmly and loudly
expressed, and soon was observed by the Gen.
eral who happened at that moment to be passing
along the line. He called me to him, inquired
my name and rank and complimented me highly
my behavior. My prisoner, in order, l sup
pose, to account for his own surrender, related
some wonderful instances of my valor; and his
rank being no less than Lieutenant General Of
the enemy, added no little reputation to my ex-
plot The issue of this battle, so far as ann
concerned, Is soon tOld was Taiseu 10 cap
taincy on the spot, and>sent home with the dis
patches. In the Generals account of the en-
gagement, the following passage occurs: "Allow
me also to recommend to your notice Captain
Clarence Fitz-J James, the bearer of this dispatch.
Throughout the affair his conduct was the admi-
ration of the whole army. Alone and surrounded
by the enemy, he dismounted trooper, sprung
ON his charger and succeeded, in the face of his
own forces in capturing and securing Lieuten-
ant-General - consider myself indebted
to his calm yet daring courage, for raising the
spirits of the troops to the highest pitch of en-
thusiasm, and 1 regret it is not in my power to
bestow upon him reward adequate to his trans
cendent merit"