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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-01-05
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N With each Package of 100 boxes we present the
purchaser UO CeTlIncates, Of hch
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premium upon the payment Of 81.
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WIN The addition OF per cent CUissiO for forward
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BS- OVER EXCITEMENT, and the men.
tal care and anxiety incident to close at
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List of Goods Included in the Distribution.
Pianos, Cold hunting Cased Watches, Cold Watches,
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French and American Laws, Bereges fopiuy French
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IN the United States.
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world.
EVANS & WAT ON,
have had the sures demonstration in the following
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Philadelphia April Il. lS5f
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we saved large portion Of ewclry, and all books,
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the morning Of thi llth inst.
When we rch ct that ths' SAFES located til.
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FL subsequently irtOa heap Of burning ruins wh rG the
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We shall TUX. great pleasure in recommending them 10
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GEORGE w. SIMMONS & BRO, .Jcnellers.
IJThcy have since purchased six large Safes.
August 90 IeJI.
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nSy- DID you ever have the Sick Head
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disgust at the sight of food. How totally
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study. One of the Cephalic Pills would
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FACT WORTH Spalding
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Headache, Bilious Headache, Nervous
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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

The news from Congress is yet unimportant.
The following is the spcest item that that august
body has furnished lately:
Mr. Craig of Moth Carolina offered the fol-
lowing:
WnEwF,s, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
Mississippi, Louisiana, aud Florida have seeded
from the confcleraey OF the United States, and
established a South.ra confederacy, and
WHEREAS, IL is desirable that the most AMIGA
ble relations should exist between them, and war
avoided ~ the greatest calamity that can result
thercirom; therefore
Resolred By the Senate and House Of Repre-
seaatires, That the President be required to ac-
ledge the Independence of said Southern
Coafederacy soon official information o.; its
establishment shall be received, and that he re
eeve such Commissioners as may be appointed
bv that Government for amicabe adjustment
OF all matters in dispute
Mr.. Craig asked that the resolution be put on
its passage now, as all men desired that peace be
preserved.
Mr. Farnsworth moved the resolution be re-
ferred to the Committee on Patents. laugh
ter
On motion of Mr.. Craig it was referred to tn,
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
The New United States Senator from
New York.

Hon. Ira Harris. elected United States Senator
in place OF VIM. III. Seward. was born i'm Mont
gomery, in 1902, and worked upon his fathers
farm until IL years o. age, when he commenced
studying for College, and in 1894 graduated in
Union College, he then studied law in CORTLAND
County, and in 1895 went to Albany, and in le2S
vas admitted TO the bar.
Previous to ISL he held the office of Master
in Chancery, after which he served several terms
in the Assembly, and in 1916 was elected a dele
gate to amend the State Constitution. lie re-
signed the Office OF Senator, TO which he was
elected for four years under the old Constitution
aud was chosen Judge of the Supreme Court in
ISL. to which position he was afterwards re-
elected for the fun term OF eight years thus SER
wing twelve and halt Years on the Supreme
Court bench, until lie was succeeded in lcG0 by
Judge Peckham.
In politics, Judge Harris was always Wing,
but he never was an extreme PARTISAN and his
honorable career a. Judge won him the esteem
OF all parties. Since the formation ofthe Re
publican party, he acted with il SO far as was
consistent with his judicial duties. In his reli
+ cioIs views lie is Baptist, and has ALWAYS been
identified With the educational and benevolent
enterprises OF the day.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
WASHINGTON Items.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.-Rumors are afloat re-
Iat'ng to some new scheme for reopening the TIE
huantepec route to California. 1t is said that
several millions Of capital have already been
subscribed in New York, and that Duncan, Sher
man & Co. are in some way engaged in the mat
The Tennessee delegation are in receipt Of
dispatches to-day, showing the result of the cleo
ton iii that State Yesterday. The Union men
have carried every thing before them by over
whelming majorties
Gen. Scott has ordered all the forces of the
District to be ready to perform duty on the 18TH
inst, the day previous TO the counting of the
electoral vote in the House. No difficulty Is an :
ticipated, however.
ExGov. Floyd will be here next week to sub
nit himself to the criminal laws of the District
He pronounces all the charges frivolous and ma
licious, and instigated by ExSecretay Thomp-
son, aided by the Administration.
1t is thought the Peace Commissioners will
recommend the reference of the questions in dis
pute to a National Convention.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
Important from Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 5, 1861.

Horace Greeley returned from the West this
morning. This afternoon he was called uoon at
his hotel by Mr.. Lincoln. The interview lasted
several hours. Mr.. Greeley urged strict adj
herence to an ti-compromise policy, and it is
said to have received gratifying assurances. His
opinion as to the Cabinet and other appoint
ments was freely solicited and given. He is
known to be strongly opposed to Cameron, and
very much interested in the appointment of
Chase and Colfax. Col. Fremont, he thinks
should have the mission to France. Although
Just defeated in Albany, he did not ask anything
either for himself or friends. G.. ID. Lincoln OF
New York was present during part of the inter
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

QUAck NoSTR JMs.--The najorits Of hal
washes, hair dyes hair tonics. hair oils. and the
preparations which are now before the
pubic under such exiravagan, hypcrbolical AID
fantastic titles as see psraded n show window
cards, and newspaper headings, ne heir prepara-
tons, are all hnInbngs OF the FIRST water; their
real merit, when they possess any. Is, that they
DO no harm. liog'- lard. whale oil, lard oil,
sweet oil. scented and co.,red, make Us. when in
beautiful wrappers. and white flint glass battles
the eo>'liest character Of TONES, aud when thus
costly. are baptsed with some tri.sylahle term,
aud caught AZ by verlaut Young aud old Of both
sexes. such is not the character Of professor
Woods Hair Restorative. This gentlemen
comes before the world with out any "high fslu-
tin Xilophloiorium, or any other astounding
and startling catch penny term: he simply adj
vcrtises Hair sforGfire-what II express e.
precisely-and a. Restorative il acts. Buy
Professor Woods Hair Restorative. and as sou
value your scalp, eve YOUR very brains. apply
nothing else; for il may lie that YOU viii get
some worse substance than nrcfumod lard oil ON
pour craninu. Remember Wood Restorative
for the hais IS the best article extant.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
.INCItEsTEls:


We vent . Iaaianapolis on last Monda, to
see tie President elect and was era,ifed.-
lie errirei al indianapolis at 5 o'clock. n. m.
Thirty four rounl. Of cannon were fred. H.
wss welcomed b. speech from Gov. Nor
'en and hricay responded to b. Mr.. Lincoln.
After the reception az the cars, he was conveyed.
accompaniedby Gov. Morton. in a stlendid car
siage drawn by four white horses naeniacently
-aPaFi-onci, preceded by the several military
companies. and PASSED through fen Of the prin
ciPal strsst.. when he was presented At the south
terandsh ~ the 9stt's House. Followinr tbs
may he found their speeches. The crowd WIS 20
large that We have no means OF cs,imstias the
number. The enthusiasm wa 50 inmeu-e that
every thing ~ss III Nth excitement. Nc j. a
fine looking msn-taii and slender. dressed
neatly, and always smiling. The pictures that
ne have Of hifn are miserable caricafures
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
Lincoln Leascs Home aud Makes a


srsNerirtp. lat. Monday, February H.
Mr. lincoln left the hotel NJ 100 A. u. ~
companitd hy a large cpncoursc - the depot,
where B,ariy one thousand citizens bal already
collected. After he had shaken hands With a
number o. friends. lie took his -taad tie plat
form of the car, and spoke a. follows:
Mr FnIExps-So one. rot in my position, can
appreciate the sadness | feel ~ this parting. To
tits people one All that am. Here | have
lived mere than a quarter Of century. Here
my children were born, and here one % them
lies buried.
know not how soon I shall sec pen AGAIN. 4
duty derolscs upon me which j., perhaps,
greater than that which has dev0lved upon any
other man s,aec tic LAY. al Washington
lie never would have succeeded except for the
aid Of Divine Pro, iiencc, upon which he ~ all
times relied. | find that can not susceed with
ont tie Same divine ala shich sustained him, AMI
IN the same Almighty Being place my reliance
for support. hope you. my friends. will all pray
that may receive that Divine assistance. with
ont which can not succeed, but with which sue
cess i certain. Acain, ! bid You all an alice
tionatc farewell. Loud applause, and cries OF,
1--WE will pray for you.'
During the speech, Mr.. Lincoln betrayed much
emotion and the crowd was affected - tears.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 9.-The Committee on
Postal Affairs have reported it imexpedient to
change the present postal system, a. it is impos
sible for Il single State to establish postal ar
engagements adequate to the wants of the people.
The report recognizes the Central Government
at " ashington for the present business, until the
Southern Congress, hereafter called, shall form
postal arrangements.
\ resolution was passed, approving of the ac-
ton and elections of the Montgomery Conven-
ton.
4 salute Of 100 guns was fred to-day, in hon
or of the President and Vice President of the
Southern Coniederacy.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

Is this Convention sits with closed doors Il is
Impossible to get much from il. Up 10 the latest
sdsiees the Virginia delegation had presented
the crittenden's compromise, with Hunters
amendment, which secures to- the SHAREHOLDERS
the right TO take into free State and keep there
for short tims their slaves. as the ultimatum.
Ex-Governor Chase said that proposition could
not be accepted at ALL The only thing they
will do will be to call National Convention.
There is possibility that they may adopt the
Border State proposition, but not much
proeabiiitv
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

The bill which has passed the House. author
ling discontRgance ofthe mail service in Oh e
diSoyal States does not, OF course, actually sus-
pend the entire rostoilce system in those States.
Ii merely c0niers power on the Executive to cut
of any mail route, TO close any pOstofice,
where the service is INSTRUCTED or the mails
tempered with. There is no other remedy for
sach oitenses, where the United States Courts
are not permitted To sit. Even the most
atrocous robberies of the mail as we'll as the
plumber of forts, arsenals and minis. are appa-
rently. for the time being, beyond the power of
the Government to punish. The bill in question
proposes tho only present remedy for violations
of United States laws in regard to the postal
service
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14

Hon. 4. Lincolnt sperch az Cincinnati on
Tse.diy es,niuf. Bc spoke about 20 minutes;
lie al. have srokea rat once IN Cincinnati
bciese, ssd that a wear previous 10 TIC lat.
Presidential election. "a that occasion, IN a
pisvfi risnner. buf Nth sinrere words, ad-
DIRE SD much Of what I said 20 Kentucky. ]
gave ms opinion that Ne. a. Republicans, w0rd
ultimately beat theraras D,mocrasz. bat that they
c9a.1 postpone that rctnlt longer 10y nominating
Senlt1r Douglas Tor tie Presidency than they
could ia any other way They did not In any
true sense % Tie ~ nominate Douglas. and
the r,sul ha< eoiee, CERTAINLY, u soon rs even J
expected. a!-o tai then how expected they
would re treated after they should have been
Scttsn. AID nov wish 70 call their attention to
what J then s4iI upon that subject then said,
when 20 as sc say, beat YOU, you perhaps
want 70 know What We haze 20 SAY we vii DO
wira seu. vii tell YOU, 50 TAR am
auttnilsI % sprik for tie Opposition
~hat We me az to do with ,ou.
W mean - treat you. near rs We possibly
can, ~ Washington, Jefferson aad Madison
treated son. We mean 20 leave You alone, and
In no wsv - interfere with ysur institutions. and
- abide ~ all and every compromise OF tbe Con
st'tHtion, and ia a wori. coming back 10 the
or liuli proposti ion. - treat YOU % lar rs Hc-
eererste men, ii We have degencraicd. may, ac-
coriins 10 the example Of those noble fathers,
Washington, jefferson and Madison We mean
to remember that YOU are as good as We are, that
there Is no dslereyee between Va other than the
differences Of circumstances. We mean to re- :
o.iiize and bear in rind always that you have a.
good hearts in your bOs0ms as other people, as
We claim ~ have, and treat Won accordingly.
Fellow citizens Of Kentucky. friends and bretl
ron. may call yOul In my Hc~ position see no
occasion, and feel no inclination. T. retract 4
word of this. Ii il shall not he made good, be
assured the fault shall not be mine.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
Virginia Legislature.

Rlcunovp. Feb. 1.-THE Governor transmit
ted to the Legislature to-day n communication
from Judge Robman, commissioner TO the seced-
ing States, dated Montgomery, Feb. ). He saws
the Governor OF Georgia accepts the mediation
of Virginia and gives assurance that Georgia will
abstain during the period contemplated FROM all
acts calculated to produce collision of arms
between that State and the General Government.
The Commissioner believed the Governor of
Alabama would give favorable answer, and
that South Carolina y I'LL conform her cause to
the action or recommendation of the Southern
Confcdtracy.
The Communication was orlered TO be printed.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-14
The Montgomery Convention.

MoxrcoNraY. Ala, Feb s.-Congress was in
secret session four hours to-day. IL met again
tonight, and probably important results will he
made known to- morrow There was public
session Of half an hour this morning, which Was
consumed in prayer, some formal business and
resolutions. Cen Heningsen is here
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Feb. 9.-Thc Congress
last night unanimously agreed to Constitution
and Provisional Government.
A strong and vigorous Government will 20
into inAnedia,s operation. with full power and
ample funds.
No proposition for compromise or reconstruc-
ton will be entertained. The Congress will re-
main in session to make all necessary laws.
MONTGOMERY, Feb S.--COngress was in secret
session four hours to-day, aud met again to-
night; and ha probably achieved important
results, which will be made known to morrow
The only public session was only half an hour
this morning, consumed in prayer and some for
NAL business resolutions.
Gen. Henningsor IS here.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 9.-Unusual interest
was manifested in the proceedings of the South
ern Congress 10 day. The hall of the Conyen
ton. and the gallery were crowded. Mr.. Mem
mnger presented a beautiful model flag, made
by the ladies of South Carolina. This flag has "A
blue cross red field. Seven stars are ON the
flag. Ii was highly admired. lie also presented
another model flag, by gentleman Of Charles
ton. 1t has cross and fifteen stars on field
of stripes
A committee appointed 70 report on flag,
a seal and coat of arms and motto for the
Southern Confederacy. The President was
directed TO appoint Committees on Foreign
Affairs, on finance, military and naval affairs,
on postal affairs, commerce and on patents.
Hon. Jef Davis was then elected President, and
Hon. Alexander II Stephens of Ga, Vice Presi-
dent of the Southern Confedcracy.
The vote was unanimous.
A resolution was adopted for appointing a
Committee of three Alabama Deputies, to in
quire and report on what terms suitable buildings
can be had in Montgomery. for the use of the
several Executive Departments Of the Confed-
eraey under the Provisional Government.
An ordinance was passed continuing in force
until repealed or altered by the Southern Con-
gross, all laws of the United States in force or
III use ON the lst of November last.
II is understood that under this law tariff
will be laid on all goods brought from the United
States.
a resolution was Notwithstanding the Com
mttee on Finance to report promptly tariff for
raising revenue for the support Of the Govern
ment.
4 resolution was adopted authorizing the APP
pointmeit of 4 committee to report a ConStitu-
ton for the permanent government OF the Con
feieracy.
The Congress about two hours in secret
session. and the rest of the proceedings were
conducted onenIv