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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-08-14

This table makes perfectly manifest the
absurdity and falschood of the assertion
that Massachusetts gave $4,000 soldiers to
the continental line. For the 1oholc line,
containing in it the quotas of all the thir-
teen States, did not contain more than half
that number Of men in any year of the
war. Their enrolment was evidently mere
ly nominal. This great Yankee army en-
isted only on paper, and was never heard
of at all till the Pension Act was passed by
the Congress of the United States.
What was tho actual contribution Of
Massachusetts i'll the continental army 2
10 answer that question, we shall ask it of
one who, although a Southern man, and
probably very little person in the eslima-
ton Of warlike modern Yankee preacher,
yet was thought to lave known something
about the continental army. He was once
called Gen. Washington. Tie correspon-
dence of this gentleman, written while the
war was going on, have been printed in a
book by Jared Sparks, Massachusetts
Yankee preacher, like Parker-less fero-
cious, however. Mr.. Sparks has confessed
with Lord Mahon, that he has suppressed
more than one passage in these letters
about Massachusetts people, because he
thought them unjust" and severe."-
But enough remains to give an idea of the
actual force which Massachusetts "gave" to
the continental line. Sparks has endorsed
the facts they contain in a "Iife" of the
author, and from this, for convenience sake,
we will quote an extract.
The first scenes Of the war lay in New
England. Boston, the heart of Massachu-
sets, fell into the hands of the British
Washington, that meek Soulheruer, whom
Yankees "exccl in war;" came there to get
it out. To do this he had to raise an army.
Then. if ever, the reader has a right to
think that great multitude of warlike Yam
KEGS talked Of by HIdreth and Parker,
would have been seen, or at least heard
OF, in the neigbborhood. But what says
Sparks
"The enlistments in the new army (tbe
Lacquer of Boston in progress) went on
slowly. The dissatisfaction and cabals of
the officers, the exciting temper aud rndis
ciplined habits Of the men; occasioned
endless perplexities. General Washington
felt intense anxiety. His patience and for.
tituded were tried in the seyerest manner.
A months experiment had obtained only
five thousand recruits. At one time he was
fattered with promises, at another almost
every glesm Of hope was ex.inguished, I'LL.
at length, when the term of services Of The
Connecticut tfoops wss about to expire, Il
was ascer.ained that they would 70 off in
4 Body; aad hare s fearful blank ! Ia Il,
army ,aitaady Asisns ID numbers, and
xsaEsDea n intEsa aAords Hs .sp,
psslsd % ssssy motsys wbiob eoata ss;inn.
late their patriotism. pride. Or sense 81
kosos. but I'll In vain r 80
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-08-14
REMARKABLE FOUNTAIN m FLORIDA.

Taking narrow path, crossed through
some dense underwood, and all at once I
stood on the Banks of the WakulIa Spring.
There was basin of water one hundred
yards in diameter, almost circular. The
thick bushes were almost growing to tho
waters edge, and bowling their heads under
the unrppled surface. I stepped into
skif and pushed off. Some immense fishes
attracted my attention, and seized n spear
to strike them. The boatman laughed, and
asked me how far below the surface SUD-
posed they were9 answered about four
feet. He assured me that they we're at least
twenty from me, and it was SO.
The water is Of the most marvellous trans
parency. I dropped an ordinary pin in the
water, forty feet deep, and saw its head with
perfect distinctness, as it lay on the bottom.
AS we approached the centre, noticed
jagged grayish limestone rock beneath us,
pierced with holes-through these holes
one seemed to look into unfa,bomable
depths. Tho boat moved slowly on, and
now we hung trembling over the edge Of
the sunken cliff; and far below it lay
dark, yawning, unfa.homable abyss. From
its gorge comes pouring forth, with i'm
mense velocity, a living river.
Pushing on just beyond its mouth, Idrop.
ped ten cent piece into the water, which
is there ono hundred and ninety feet in
depth, and clearly saw it shining on the
bottom. This seems incredible. think
the water possesses magnifying power.
am confident that the piece could not be
seen from tower one hundred and ninety
feet high. We rowed ON toward the north
side, and suddenly we perceived in the wa.
ter the fish which were darting hither and
thither, the long flexible roots, and the lux
uriant grasses on tho bottom, all arrayed in
the most beautiful prismatic hues. The
gentle swell occasloned by the boat gave
to the whole an undulating notion
Death-like stiffness reigned around, and
more fairy scene never beheld.
90 great Is the quantity OF water here
poured forth, that it forms river of itself,
large enough to float flatboats with cotton.
The planter who lives here has thus trans
ported his cotton to st. Marks. Near the
fountain we saw some of the remains of
mastodon which bad been taken from it.
The triangular bone below the knee meas.
ured six inches on one side. Almost the
entire skeleton has been sent to Barnums
Museum.
The Indian name of the fountain is benu.
tifnlly significant Wakulla means "The
Mystery" 1t is said that the Spanish dis
coverers sprang into It with almost frantic
joy, supposing they had discovered the long
sought "Fons Juventutis," or fountain Of
youth, which should rejuvensts them after
their exhausting marches and battles.-
BQlIou's Pictorial.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
RITCHERDsON's
Missouri River Express

WI ILL leave st. LOUIS semi weekly by the
w fast passenger boats,
Polar Star, Edinburg, r. X. .auJrey and
jas. II. Lucas,
70, 81. Joseph and all the principal points on the
route. Each Express viii be in charge of a
Special Messenger,
provided with Iron Safes for the security of MO
NEY and other valuable packages. Bankers and
Merchants business transacted with D1srATcH.-
Collections made and proceeds promptly returned.
Boxes, Packages, Bundles, and Parcels of al
kinds receipted for and delivered without delay.
Orders of every description filled.
This Express connects with all other Expresses
for New York and the East generally; also for
the North and South, via Cairo to New Orleans.
G1TS" Principal Office 16 Main st, ST. Louis.
Refer TO the Bankers and Merchants Of ST
Louis. JOSEPH L. R1TCHERDSON,
June %, 1s55-tf Proprietor.
R5z5| Manson s. Bartholow, Agents, Glasgow
Mo-, with whom Packages or Goods may be left
Also orders for merchandise, or any article desir-
ed to be purchased in st. Louis which will receive
prompt attention.
r-T5"Thc Agents make no charge in the shape
of commission or drayage, for receiving and for
warding packages or goods.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
WHAT FAMILY GOVERNMENT I

WHAT FAMILY GOVERNMENT Is.
1t is not to watch children with a
suspicious eye; to frown at their
merry out-bursts Of innocent hilari-
ty, to suppress their joyous laugh
ter, and to mould them into melan-
choly little models of octogcnarian
gravity.
And when they have been in fault,
it is not 10 punish them simply on
account Of the personal injury that
you have Glanced 20 suffer in con-
sequence of their fault; while DISC
bedience, unattended by inconveni-
ence to yourself, passes without re-
buke.
Nor is it to overwhelm the little
culprit with food of angry words,
to stun him with a dealening noise;
to call him by hard names, which
do not express his misdeeds; 10 load
him with epithots, which would be
extrayagant if applied to a fault of
tenfold enormity; Or to declare with
passionate vehemence that he is the
worst child in the village and des-
tined to the gallows.
But it is to watch anxiously for
the first rising Of sin, and to repress
them; to counteract the earliest
workings Of selishness, to teach an
implicit and unquestioning obedience
TO the will of the parent, as the best
preparation for a future allegiance
to the requirements Of a civil mag
istrate, and to the laws Of Heaven.
1t is to punish fault; because it
is a fault, because it is sinful and
contrary to the commands Of God,
without reference to whether it may
or not have been productive Of i'm
mediate injury to the parent.
1t is TO reprove with calmnes;
and conposure, and not with angry
irritation; in a few words, fifty cho,
sen, and not with a torrent ofabuse
to punish as often as you threaten
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03

and threaten only when you intend
and can remember to perform; to say
what you mean, and infallibly to do
as you say.
1t is to govern your family as in
the sight of Him, who gave you
your authority; who will reward your
strick fidelity with such blessings as
he has bestowed on Abraham, or
punish your neglect with such cur
ses as he visited on FL.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03

A PosER.~.A young Jonathan
took it into his head once to get a
wife. He accordingly looked around
him, and was not long in striking a
bargain and settling his prelimina-
ries. He then applied to clergy
man to perform the ceremony.
"But are you prepared for such
an important change in life?" asked
the reverend gentleman.
81 guess l beez," said Jonathan,
"lor | have got my land just paid
for, and own a good yoke Of steers
and a kiow."
every well said the holy man,
with a long breath and sober face,
"all these worldly things may be
very proper in their place, to be sure
but have you ever thought of sal
yation?"
This was poser, and Jonathan,
musing repeated,-
"Sall Walton! never heard of her
Who the thunder is she?"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
THE BROTHERHOOD.
BIT y. SINCLAIR BIRD.

Look around thee, there are others
On the earth besides thyself;
Thy heart tells the they are brothers,
Though mblest with friends or pelf.
Poor and weak, depraved, imbruted,
or one father are we all;
Thou like them, with heart polluted,
Feels the evils Of the fall.
BY the blood-sweat and the anguish,
And the sulTerings on the tree,
They were ransomed, tho they languish
In their life long misery.
Why then in thy heart degrade them?
All have blood and soul the same;
And the mighty God who made them
Knows the meauest by his name.
Go forth, then, with heart all tender,
And let love attend thy voice,
To the friendless succor render,
Make earth's signing ones rejoice.
With thy strong right arm upbearing
Those to- weak 10 stand alone;
Bid hope shine on the despairine,
And to bread dare turn the stone.
Oh! the heart hath wondrous power!
And sigh may save q soul,
And the timely words tower,
And touch the sick makes whole.
Touch with practiced hand and skillful
The right cord, and music sweet,
Charms that melts the willful-
He sits conquered at Thy feet.
See the heated helpless lying,
Naked, starving, sick and cold;
Give thy hand, thy laugh defying.
l! were more than mines Of gold.
Lo. thy brothers shoulder bleedeth,
Bear his heavy load awhile,
A respite is all he needeth--
Now he bears it with smile.
Gentle words and words of power,
Speak sincerely without fear;
Drop some seed in every hour,
And the fruit will soon appear.
Clothe thy hours in radiant beauty
Beauty of the word and deed;
And along the path Of duty
Always scatter fruitful seed.
If thou would'st do good to others,
Sit not down and wonder how;
But regard them oil as brothers,
And 20 forth and do it now.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03

Glasgow, June II, 1855.
WANTrp-Dry Hides. Beeswax, Feathers, Flax
Seed, Dried Fruit, old Copper, Brass and Pew
Ter, which will be taken in exchange for work or
goods, or the cash paid, at Market rates. Give
me a call, whether you want 10 buy or sell
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
HOME EDUCATION.

The following rules we commend
to all our patrons and friends, for
their excellence, brevity and prac-
teal utility. They are worthy of
being printed in letters of gold, and
being placed in a conspicuous posi-
ton in every household. 1t is la
mentable to contemplate the mis-
chief, misery, and ruin which are
the legitimate fiuit ofthose defcien-
cies which are pointed out in the
rules to which we have REFEREED
Let every parent and guardian read,
ponder, and inwardly digest.
l. From your children's earliest
infancy inculcate the necessity of
instant obedience.
2. Unite frmness with gentleness.
Let your childrsn always understand
that you mean what you say.
3. Never promise them anything
unless you are quite sure you can
give them what you promise.
4. you tell a little child to do
something, show him how to do it,
and see that it is done.
5. Always punish your children
for wilfilIy disobeying you, but
never punish them in anger.
6. Never let them perceive that
they can yeX you.
7. IF they give way to petulence
and temper, wait till they are calm,
and then gently reason with them
on the improperly Of their conduct.
IA s. Remember that a little present
Punishment when the occasion arr
ses, is much more effectual than the
threatening Of a greater punishment,
should the fault be renewed.
9. Never give your children any
thing because they cry for it.
10. On no account allow them to
do at one time what you have for
hidden them, under like circum-
stances, at another.
IL. Teach them that the only
sure and easy way to appear good
is to be good.
II. Accustom them to make their
little rccitals with perfect truth.
Is. Never allow Of bearing.
IA. Teach them that sell-deniaI.
not self-iudulgence, is the appoin-
ted and sure method Of securing
happiness.
ia. Guard them against the in
dulgence OF an angry and resentlLl
spirit.
If these rules were reduced to
Practicc-daily practically pa
rents and guardians, how much mis-
cry would be prevented-how ma
ny in danger of ruin would be saw
ed-and largely would be the hap
pincss ola thousand domestic cir
Giles augmented. It is lamentablc to
see how extensive is parental neg
lect, and to witness the bad and
dreadful consequences in the ruin OF
thousand:.-[Cassville Standard.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03

Dress Goods, EElbrUid eries, sc.
TNTE are offering our stock of all wool delaines
w of the newest styles, at 10 cents per yard,
rinos, Cashmeres, Poplins, DeBage robes, silk and
wooden Plaids, plain and fancy Silks, with velvet
and MORE antique trimmings TO match Also,
Swiss and Jaconet embroderes of all kinds. A
large stock of white goods, gloves hosiery, &C.,
OF low prices. We earnestly solicit call from
the Ladies, assuring them that it will afford us
pleasure TO show our goods, whether they bny or
not SPOTSWOOD & KIRKBRIDE.
Glasgow, September 90. 1855.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
EAGLE FOUNDRY.
ELEG ANT FURNITURE.

TLEU \ II I UNI UNT.
TUST received direct from the manufactures on
y consignment which will be sold at very
small advance on cost.
extra fine Mahogany and Walnut Pedestal
Bureaus, price SIS
extra fine full marble tob dress Bureaus 10
p - g round glass g I" 40
4 half marble walnut * GO 80 to 80
6 medium plain walnut & mahogony &c Ito %
cherry nurse and sewing rockers.
Is 81 and walnut arm rockers.
6 fine stuffed Rockers different styles.
6 lounges and mattresses.
. fine hat racks.
Together with good stock on hand renders our
assortment perfect. Persons in want of Good
and Fine Furnture;' can find it here.
(aug9) MANSON s. BARTHOLOW.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
Charter Oak Cook stoves,
,lieved to best in use.
hDIlrMns and Lightning Rods.

AlIkinds of Pumps and the necessary fixtures
for sale, and will be delivered and put up, having
a wagon and team for this express business. In
the Pump line fear no competition, and those
wanting pumps are invited 10 leave their orders.
Lightning Rods warranted perfect, and put up
on short notice and reasonable terms
TEN AND COPPER WARE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
EalzlAa3s

WE have inst received another invoice Of
w Cloth Talmas, trimmed with Plush and
MORE Antiquc-new STYLES and very pretty.
SPOTSWOOD s. KIRKBRIDE.
October 4, 1850.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-03
EPIGRAI.

As my wife and l, at the window, one day,
Stood waiehing a man with monkey,
A cart ean1e by, with 'broth of boy"
Who was driving stout little donkey.
To my wife I then spoke, by way of a joke
There's relation of yours in that carri-
To which she replied, as the donkey she
- spied,
'Ah, yes, relation--DY MARR1AGI!
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11

selves in the caImness snc conscious hlg.
ni,y Of right. by the side Of the greatest
and w~ealihiesi Empires Of Europe. 10
(our domestic relations We have ~ guaro
,sairsi The shock Of the disconsen's, me
am bilior o. ibe interests, aud ,he exuoer
en,, and ,lsiefGre somei'mes irregular
in pul.es Of opinion ef eci'on. which
IRE The natural products Of tie present
,oliical elevation. The self, reliance, and
The restless spirit OF enterprises OF the
PEOPLE Of The I. >.
shsil prepare 10 surrender The T xec'
EUiive uusI 10 my successor, and retire 10
1prisnte lie with entinS n,s OF profound
lers,i,uce oitA good Providence, which,
kdu,mg ,ue period Of NY administrations
has vouc !.safed To carry The country
Though ma ny difficulties, domestic and
bossign. and Il ebsble NE to contemplate
|ihe spectacle Of smics bic mud respectful
relations betweeD otfs aud other go!ern'
!mea,s. and the esieblishneE, Of conssi.
|%,uuonsi order and tranquility throughout
I,hs Uulon.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
WnnNs rvS, Dec. 2. 1886
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
CCuGH REMEDIES.

Among the many in use, none perhaps COM
pare with that called "Hels' Pecto,ai Syrup
Of Wild Cherry" The objec had in risw III
conpounding, and tie course of Treatment ad-
,ised lathe directions, is To cheek the cough,
alIsy and remove irritation and inflammation,
bniiSAp The system and restore The general
health. The latter, being of the limos inPor>
lance, is a prominent object in the treatment,
While using tbe .'pectordi Strap" This l.
the tiIst aud only remedy, we believe, before
the Subiic, in which the remedy IS directed
mofs' particularly to tie c0ase Of the cough
thautc the disease itsslf. This is,ihe reason
why this is 40 successful in c1uiig all iuug
diseases, and leaving the patient in good gem
erai heath. Another great merit Is its safety;
alhough very powerful, the stomach will al
ways throw oifanoyer dose. It never locks up
the eycretious, but assists nature to throw oil
the disease, by every avenue. Let cur leaders
yeuenbsr to use "Wells' Pectorai Syrup OF
Wild Chorry,n and advise their friends to do
30 if !aboring under any disease of The lungs
however slight. Delay is dangerous. Sold
by Druggists and dealers in all parts OF the
country. Charles Lawrence has a supply.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
CONGRESS-.

TIE last and short session OF the pres
en- Congress commenced on the lst.-
Dor re ports ns vet are quite meoeer. la
the House 1913 answered 10 The 6rst rail-.
and pr"mptly laereupcn The credentials
Of Whitfield as delegate from Kansas.
were presented. aud TO the surprise Of
every body . vote was reached and
VIII 6rid rejected by a majority 81 -
Late sdvices represent a msjoritv OF
whitfield men present. and we expect 10
hear in a few days that he has hseu ad-
mIl,rd. Campbell Of Onio, msn,fesis
sa'i- Republican tendencies. while Haven
1T New York seems TO be acting with
Free Kansas. The resignation Of Den
alsCn. al Marshall of Karsas has been
tend, red and accepted. and WIN. Spen-
Ger appointed. The President is uispos-
Ell to ms,n,ain Geary.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
THE LEGISLATURE.

We have only room this week TO ga,
thu, The Legislature convened at Iowa
Guy, On Wednesday, The LIST. snc was
organized by he choice Of w. w. Ham
llton. Of Dubuque County, as 2residen,
oi the Senate. and Samuel McFarlsn
Of Harry County, as speaker Of The
House. The usual numbers OF other
Off ces were chosen. and vii! be given
with ,hc proceedings.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
special Notices.
merchants CargIing Oil.

Tlhr valuable medicine combines Tie nec-
tssary qualities to entiiie it 10 public Favor
Long experience furnishes ample testimony
that as q L.mlmcnt adapted to meet the wants
AID emergencies II all classes, MERCHANTS
ernGhng OBJ in its appropriateness 10 b5'ii
ilaa and beas:, merits the appreciation win
winch It IS receiyed. Possessing in 8 M h de-
gfee dc properiies Of an ai.od ac and Ics:or-
alive, il has IA wondei tal iniluence over maly
painfrl diseases. lis great efficacy To heal IS
.tlribalabie ~ tiie chemical continuation OF
the cboic, ingredients OF which 1t is coin-
posed.
w. r. EimendOrf is the authorized
agent tor the sale OF this medicine at this
place. Sold also By druggists ard merchants
usually in the vicinity. Wholesale b. medi-
C me u.aIers in all large towns. h39.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
DEsPAIR NOT.

All persons who aspire to6eauty of person
al appearance, or who wish 10 hide The effect
Of wears, which sometimes display premature
symptoms with a disagreeable alacarity,
should procure at once a bottle of Prof. Woods
celebrated Hair Restorative. We believe it to
be generally recognized as the only article that
can be depended upon for the restoration of the
laid ard the gray. Prepared aud sold by ..
J. Wood & Co., III Market street. and by
druggists generally.
Lawrence is agent in Ottumwa.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
ELMEypoRY OPEN.

After many vexa,ious delays, Mr.. w.
r. Elmeudurf has Ell last secured tie
coDflelion Of his very fine Store room,
and To-day formally open. his door, Ia
The public. We are very hapPy to intro
duce Mr.. Il TO our readers as a va.usble
acquisition 10 The community both as a
merchant and ~ciizen. and can say for
bis establishment that il is one OF the
most complete and perfect in the interior
OF the Stale. Sec advertisements and
call on him.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
A REMEDY ina may DC EEFEN-
lDl.Et e rIN.

Tine and trial have proved beyond the qncs-
tioa Of a doubt, that the medcioe known az
Nurley's ~SArsapariiia. about which, there IL
20 much talk and writing, is oae of The most
useful and valuable preparations of the age.
Si!se -its introduction thousands of hitherto
considered iUci!rable diseases have been tf-
~frc;ua;ly removed, andis looked upon as the
safcs,, b. st and mos; reliable remedy in Scrof-
uia. Chronic Rheumatism, Dysp,psia, Chron-
ii, bronchitis. or any Affection Of The respira-
iory 'orgau.. BY its specific action on the
blood, ii i. well adapted for the removal and
permanent eugc VI all cusaneous Diseases
Leu. Dim.
DIR. o. is agent at this place.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11
JOHN J. LOCKE,
House, Hotel and steamboat
EURNISHING W.AREROOMS,

WHOLE FALE ANT KE1hIt
No. LOS Fourth Street, Ten Buildings,
. ST. LOUIS, Mo.
-uNE CUTLERY, silver plated
II britannia, PiaLished, J%apanned, and
lain Tinware, wooden and willow ware,
tsather busters, brushes, broom &c., &C., in
osaS;nr every article in the house furnishing
s;ms, Would say to merchants and dealers gem
nrs,lv throughout the west, that my stock of
~ r shing and Fancy
Gcods.i Is not equalled ~ to extent or variety
y ~ west. Having determined to do a strict
y. cs,h business, and receiving my goods d.
IL from the manufacturer, ! am enabled to
nfsr a. great, If not greater Inducements than
snv other house in the Western country.
Country merchants while in the city are in-
tied 20 call. Goods packed and sent to any
'neu ~ country. n35-3m.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-11

TIE MESSAGES

We have the pleasure of laying before
our readers this week the Messages of
the Governor end President. both entire,
10 the exclusion al course, of mos. 9th
er mater, and without Mex,
week we shall give full reports Of the
dings of the Legislature aud OF
Congress-.