davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
THE CONVENTION

The Convention is still in session in Charles.
ton' but W Ill probably adjourn in few days.
In addition to the Ordinance Of Secession.
which was unanimously passed and ratified on
the goth December. they have passed impor-
tant measures in reference to Postal and Com
mercinl Arrangements. and to the Executive
Department, &c, which will be found in an.
other column.
Tho proceedings Of late have been almost en-
tirely in secret session.
A late Ordinance provides for the raising Of
Regiment of Artillery.
Messrs. Bnrnwell, Adams and Orr, our Com.
missioners TO Washington are still at the seat
of Government:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
BANNER PREsE NTATIoE.

Dir. EDITOR Il witnessed the presentation
of a "ione Star Flag" to the Company of
Long Cane Minute Men" on their last drill
day, of which ish to speak. Not that the
presentation Of a flag to a gallant company, is
IN unusual occurrence-nor that, as in this in
stance, the gift was from the fair hands of the
ladies, whose patriotic hearts ever beat in
unison with the cause of truth, and justice md
right-but to chronicle an incident which was
lovely, and to make historic q fact, Which is
rare. "
> The bnnner alluded to, was the work of the
young ladies of Indian Hill vicinity. It was
rendered to the Company, and the address
made by one Of their number, who in conclu.
sion sail, shat she, with those whom she rep
resented, had but one request to make, and
that was, that go long ns there was blood in
the veins Of Minute Man, that flag should
never trail in the dust a. tie foot IF an enemy
Capt. r. H.sBradley responded in hnnd-
some and spirited address. He accepted the
flag, and] pledging his commando its, honora
ble defence. called on his company to give
.Tkree cheers for the ladies'" This call of the
Captain was responded 10 by the mon With a
will and spirit tIat made the welkin ring. as
with the shout ofsictory. 'rs*.'
r. Aud now, Mr.. Editor, to the pleasing Incl
dent. The Young lady who made the addtess is
q school teacher whose'pIaee Of nativity 10 not
in all the sunny South. She is q Northern
lady whose home was fir beyond, Mason and
Dixon o line. 7 have heard Of Northern men
l.., y as, =
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
COMMITTEES,

Below will be found the list OF the most i'm j.
portant Committees appointed BY the pres-
dentof the Convention assembled in Charles.
ton:
A Committee to draft the summary Of the
causes which justify the secession Of South
Carolna-Messrs G Memmiuger, F Fl Ward.
law, R W Barnwell J P Richardson. B II Rut.
ledge, J E Jenkins, B Dunkin.
A Committee to consider 40 mucl, os tho
Message of the President Of the United States
as.reIates TO claiming the property Of the Uni.
ted States within the iinlits of South Carolina
"A G Magrntb. L N Keitt, J Carroll, w W
Harlee,.J H Wilson, q r n Dunovant. w II
Campbell, J P Reed, VIM. Hopkins. William
8 Lyles, G W seabrook, ! J 1ngraham. N
Clarke. - ''''%
Commit tee on our Relations with other
slaveholdipg states--T } vtilhers; J H Mean $,
john l. Manning, John TOWNSEND, Henry c
Young, Alexander Masyck, L n Aver. VIM q
Wilson, T R English. Simeon Fair r J Davan,
J y, Gadbsrry. c. 81 Belllngef.
Committee on our Foreign ReiatitSs-lW F
Miles. H Adams. W II Gst, F D Ric..arlsor
L. W spra.t, W .Hayue, TIL Gourdin. a "
Bnihstt, g Mapigault Edward, Noble. j J
Pope, e w Charles. 5,
Committee ons Commercial and Postal Az
rongsmsnts- B r bunkin, Edward Mccrsay :
81 W'cannsr. ii II Gourdia;g , a HNoxeu, T .
!; b Wsgusr, VIM. GtereyJ 4 4smi.h, John. Jsp-
tkioss ~ aiiddJstss, q u Brssn, il Mssabsool
B Simpson. {
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
THE NEWS.

The news from Washington is highly impor-
tant Another break in the Cabinet is an.
nounced. Mr. Floyd. the Secretary Of war has
resigned his post. The cause Of this step is
thus explained. 1t appears that The South Car
olina Commissioners demanded Of the. Presi
dent. as an ultimatun1, the withdrawal of the
federal forces from all the forts in the harbor
OF Charleston, and in this demand they. we're
sustained by the Secretary of War. The Pres
was ready to dlsavow the action of Major An
dersou in occupying Fort Sumter, and willing
to place the federal forces in the position they
held previous to the abandonment of Fort
Noultrie.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
COSMOPOLITAN Inf.IouRHA1,

We are indepted TO the Hstuary Of the Cos
mopolitau Art Association ior .:s.ss.ih
nugnifi cent Quarterly for Decsmbef!s
All who love art in all its phases, should
subscribe for the Art Journal. Terms. SO per
annum. which will entitle tbe-xubscr iher to q
splendid Engraving and the privileges Of men,
Der ship in the Association, in addition to the
valuable work for which he subscribcs Ad.
dreos G. L. Derby. Actuary Cosmopolitan Art
Association, SIG Broadway, New York.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04

.
TaE SEoEssIoN CoNyEsrroSs.--T Secession
State conyeati9ps will be held on the following
days:v !.s,afsx r. .' 'y.se
10 Florida, January 8. In .Alabamu, Janua-
~ q. 10 Mississippi January .. In Texas
!tspontaneous, January o In Georgia, Janua.
ry 49,. In Louisiana, January 23.
Aspscfat sessfof pf ths Legislatuses each of
VirgiSia and Tennes.4s. isipsstetsrsncs to a
State Con 'ention, will meet on the 7th Jauua.
y.& The Legislature ct North, Caroiiha has
gixan lsAye ofeAbsenesto members until 7th
January, when the. Bill reported by q. materi-
y Of ths c0mmitsee on Fsdsral Relations. and
the whole suhjsst ofsa Cbaventaop. secession,
esei etol, wiz bs.ths sarstthinsin order. /,
had ssen nade The special order for the Sd
Janqary before leave cfAbseaoe 10 the mem
berS wac granted:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
OBrruARv.

DIED, On Thursday, the goth of December,
1850; of DroPsy, Mr.. RICHARD w. esBUL-
LOCK, aged about forty years. lie ,sasTvAll
known to many Of the citizens Of. our District.
and was loved and respected as a62uprightI apd
honorable man. He leaves family Of young
children and many friends to moprn his. death.
DIED. On the, 18th, December. 1860, Mr.
MORRIS REDEEM. aged about foriy.ibres
years. He has been called from tile actfys du-
family. y ~ =:
DIED, On the: 5til Of yDseeuhes,saS Stone
Mountain. sDekalb county j. Ga, Mr.. WILLIAM
3: HAMPTON, of paralysis. in the 60tt ROT
n.s M age. The deceased was native Of Abbsvilis
District, S:sC., andSrrnipafsd ahither ssoness;x =
years agoaseH eHe waa for sfnany, years, In order.
" memberd dnd Deacon Of The Baptist Church,
who lived an exemplary life, and was highly e..
teeIneds shy oil who WEI 9 II cd dsihfpds ysiiR him
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
LATEST NEWS.

CHARLESTON, January l.-Martiallaw, W it'll
IN, five miles Of Charleston, will be immediate
ly declared, and suspicious persons ordered Off
Gen. Greer has offered the services Of his
company of Texas Rangers (armed and equip.
ped Mt their own exrense) to Gov. Pickens. us
Minute Men, to be sent to any point.
CHARLESTON, January Cool. j. J.. Orr has
been appointed Commissioner to Georgia, and
Gen. Mcqueen to Texas.
Dispatches from Washington are ,contradc-
tory. 1t is now said that no troops are coming.
The Presidents Message was sent 20 Tie Sen
ate. The Republicans moved an executive
session, but the Democrats carried motion
for adjournment. The message recommends
the COLLECTION Of the revenue under the old Force
Bill. Mcintyre. of Pennsylvania, has been
nominated Collector Tor Charleston. lie will
stay on board u man-ofwar.
CHARLESTON, January lit is generally
bell eyed that j. l.. Manning has been appoin-
ted as Comm iseloner to Louisiana NJ. L. Bon
ham to Mississippi; L. W. Spratt to Florida !:
y. G. Spain to Arkansas; 4. +. Calhoun to
Alabama.
CHARLESTON. January 2.-Desratchcs from
Savannah say that Georgia is oil rigt' "he
Federal forts are occupied by G :" rs.
ArarsLA. january 2.-The sece :kct
wus elected to day by majority -.
eB- Hon. N. L. Bonham will accept our
tn anks for Public Documents.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
xs married un-
hem fepeat,'e'd,.
.arsnsa., only
shia AdilasA u sliissah asssyxy
at different ages in the pnst two Sssts 8 8.

'bia aasss d isS ,syiag
ut different ages in the pnst two years ,s.A :,
9 - ----s-----ets -s----- 3 ~ .Ss5sS -
{. The LErlEn, OF REslcNArrox.- .--TNssl lstfo&ine
is the letter Of resignation ofahe Seutis Caros
lima members of Congress, + cad by tkssSpsak-
er Of the House or AIonduy lua,: s ssI ,sss q
-. -. WAsniNeToS. Dec, 81, 1850:
I. Hon: WIN. PENNINGTON,
SPEAKER or THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ::
We avail onraelyes of the earliest orportupi.
~, since the official com,nuniSation of the in
diligence. of making known to your. honorn-
ble body TINT the people Of the State, Of South
Carolina, in their sovereign capacity have re-
sumed the powers heretofore delegated by
them to the federal government of the United
States, md have thereby dissolved our4connec-
ton with the House Of Representatives.
In taking leave Of those with whom we
have been associated in common agency. we.
as we'll as the people Of our commonwealth,
desire to do SO with feelings Of mutual regard
and respect for the rights of each other, cher.
ishing the hope that in our further relations we
may better enjoy that peace and harmony
essential to the happiness Of free and enlig'.,
tened people. ~
J. MCQUEEN,
-, NJ. l.. BONIIAM,
9 W. ". BOYCE,
,... J. D. ASEMDRt
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
Charleston, surday, December 80, 1860

1890 >S'sUAS SoING5J oSSS-iuen oCJ AoOC.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock, Sunday
morning, IN pnrsnance 10 adjournment, Presi-
dent JamisoE in tho Chair. The session was
opened with prayer by The Rev. DR.. Furrnan.
The roll was called and the Journal of Satur.
day was :ead.
The President announced message from Ills
Excellency the Governor. The message was
Iead BY Beaufort i. Watts, Private Secrs iary
Of the Governor as follows:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Dec. 80, 1860.
10 The President ot The Convention b. an
Ordinance Of your body, transmitted to me, am
required to nominate Immediately four gentle
men as CounselioIs Of the Stute. I therefore
Z oe'eoy nominate 10 The Convention for their
conf rmaiiop Hon. D. f.. JaInison. Of Barn.
WE'LL a,sa,@- ne ,'
Mr. r. N. Gourdin. Mr.. President, excuse
me for interruPtine the gentlrnun but I
would ask-are We or are we not, il secret
The President. Tie Convention is no, in &C.
eret session.
The Private Secretary, ontinuhr read:
Lon n. &. Mnsrath. of Charleston; Hon
o. q. memminger of Charleston, and lion. A
C.sGsrlmgton. Of Newberry District.
.,.a Respectfully, ''s5
- a@t;, ~" a.:3 T. W. rIcKExs.
The President What order " i'll the Copyen.
ton take upon the messape9 Ss','
Mr.. DeTrevle; Mr.. President, move that
the nominations be confirmed. aIF /,
m Tho motion was se6ouded So, -
Mr. X. n. Gourdin. ! move that The Con.
venion 90 into secret sassof, upoi, the com
tion Of the usn;es submitted. Islaink al =, th;.
proesedins. SO as wsiave ccns IN sns sn' ~.
sion, js inappropriate and unforlnnste. ,Coun.
seilors have been Nominated by The Governor for
our con6rmatiOn. L am not 'pfepAred if6 4sav
there wlsbe obje ctions. but as il Il the prtfoya.
tive Of tie Convention to conf sf reject thsse
1pmin atious esnesiys Be should be; ID secret
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04

MARRIAGE -STATisT,Cs.-'rhe ages of parties
contracting marriage, the relative number
aud the results of marriage, are important
elements for statistical survey Of the con
dition and progress of people From tn.
last report Qor 1856 Of DR.. w. G,nBrs, Jr.,
Registrar of South Carolina, we take the fol.
lowing extracts:
Of the men, nearly one half enter the con.
nuhial state below 20 years, while Of til. f.-
males more than two-ifths, marry in their
teens and nearly thrce-four,lls under % years
In Chesterfield, it is recorded that IL groom
of % years selected bride II years old. In
Marlboro there was n couple aged but Is
years each. In Pickens. n youth of lG years
took wife Mt il. Sra1 tnnhurg furnished n
groom aged 50 years. with bride of 81
Sumter gave n lunscl of IL to n man of is,
and Williamsburg joined girl Of ls to her
lover ms socn Us he had become "of age."
Tuhle ". B)-In the whole number of
mari inges there were 1918 bachelors, a3l wild.
overs, and 169 men whose social conditions
were not stated. or females, there were 1910
maids. los widows. and lss "unknown." OF
the bachelors. LOB were in thersaeens, COS
from 90 to 25 years. between So and co, aad
. between G5 and 10 years
!. The naids usried. nearly half of them ua
der %, and only- Abeyond The age of 4o.T
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
THE PROGRESS OF EVENTS.

We publish elsewhere in our columns full
details Of the lnte exciting events in Charles.
ton Hnrbor--thc evacuation OF Fort Moultrie,
the transfer Of the United States Troops to
Fort sumpter and the occupation of Fort
Moultrie and Castle ,rinckney hy the State
forces
1t seems that Major Anderson, the command
er OF Fort Moultrie. acting on his own respon.
slbility abandoned the position as untenablc,
and took possession Of Fort Sumpter, which is
said to be almost imrrecnnble. and where he
is prepared to defend himself ngninst great
odds In ami'ltary point Of view this seems
to have been a crafty move. Gen. Scott is
sni'l TO have expressed the opinion that Fort
Monltre could not have withstood n resulute
attack for "a hours. whilst Fort Sur ter is one
OF the strongest fortifcations in the world.
nnd able TO stand u six months scige. IL com,
mands the City and HnrLor Of Charleston, be.
ing situated on an island in the milIle Of the
channel, and can be easily relieved from the
sea.
But whatever view may be taken Of Major
Andersons cond. ct, u stroke Of military
policy, there can he but one opinion that il
was gross breach of fui,h, aud veiv tcroua-
tory to him Us man Of honor. Before the
Commissioners left Charleston for the seat OF
government they had the authority Of the
South Carolina delegation in Congress for be-
lieving that the President had given solemn assu
RANGES thut the forts should remain Us they
were, i'll stat" Yno ante beilun, until the Conn
missioners had an interview with the Pr,si-
dent. md had explained their views TO Con.
gress through the medium Of the Executive.
Under these assurances the preparations
which the citizens of Charleston were making
for their own protection against the fire OF
the forts were stayed. In fact, n mutual
agreement WAS entered into, that nothing
should he done either 10 strengthen the forti-
fications or TO capture them by the citizens
pending the negotiations between the federal
government and the Commissioners.
The President has disnvowcd the act Of An
derson, but unless he removes him from his
command, anil restores the forts TO their former
condition the President makes himself q par.
Hceps crininis, and our COMMISSIONER could
not with proper self resrect continue the ne
gotitaons for the cession OF the United States
property in OUR limits. This lie has refused
to do. and the result has been the withdrawal
of the Soathern members Of ,heCal,inct, and we
suppose, the speedy return Of our Cummission-
ors.
The last intelligence bids US rrerare,for war,
md the administration is now determined to
inaugurate q coercive policy. The General
Goveramentiniends to reinforce the forts in
Charleston llarber. and collision with the
Slate troops is inevitable.
Tie Governor has issued his orders for the
organization of the troops under the late Mil
itary Bill, and we have no doubt that all sec.
tions will respond promptly.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
PERSONAL.

We would respectfully urge upon our friends
who are indebted to us for subscription and
advertising, to call at our Office and settle OH
Sale Day. The cash expenditures of our Of
flee make it necessary 10 urge prompt payment
upon the part of our friends
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
PUBLIC MEETING,

A meeting of the citizens Of our Til,nge was
held on Monday last in the Court House, for
the purpose Of giving a welcome to Mr.. Thorn.
sor, one of our Delegates to tho Convention,
who as a hurried visit home, and of hear.
ing an expression of his views upon the pre-
sent crisis Of our political nffnrs
On motion of Gen. McGowan the Hon. A.
Burt wss called to the Chair, and W. "A Lee
requested to act as Secretary.
Committee consisting OF Gen. McGowan,,
DR.. Branch and J. Wnrdlaw Perrin was ap-
pointed to wait upon Mr.. Thomson and to sig
Nifty 10 him the desire Of tho meeting
Upon the entrance of BIr. Thomson he was
enthusiastically cheered. andehe then proceed
ed to give at length very interesting sketcl,
of the various important events, which had ta-
ken place since the meeting of the Convention,
and Of the late exciting scenes in Charleston
Harbor At the desire of the speaker, and
from prudential reasons the Secretary will
refrain from giving n report of the remarks
of MIR. Thomson. he passed high eulogiuG,
upon the wisdom and frmnees of the Conven.
ton, and characterized it as being prs.emi-
nently o conservative body-composedS Sof sage
statesmen. who We're deeply Impressed with
the iinm;nencv Of the peril and who were dis
posed to weigh well every measure which af-
fected the public veal. At the time of his
leaving Charleston; the news had just been
received of the resignation of the Southern
Cabinet Officers, and the general impression
was that the administration would attempt
coercion. Its most,snvailabIe force were 8
companies of artillery at Fort Monroe in Vir-
ginia, which in few hours could he conveyed
to the city. The Charlestonans, he said, were
prepared to meet the issue and the rapturous
enthusiasm which greeted the announcement,
indicated that Abbeville would not bc far be-
hind in the struggle.
Gen. MCGOWAN was next loudly called for,
and made one of his soul-stirrng harrangues,
which awakened response in every bosom.
The time for deliberation was past-we had ns
serted our independence and were prepared to
maintain it. Weshad flung out our colors to
the breeze, and we would nail them to the
tmast, until they conducted us to that proud DO
si'ion Of commercial and political indcpend-
ence. which was the goal of our desires, and
he hoped would be the blcst consafnmatfon of
our hopes.
Mr. Burt next followed in response 10 the
eathusisstic calls Of the audience, and made :,
glowing speech. South Carolina was now
alone, but her gallant sons had not miscalcu.
lated the active sympathy and Jealous co oper.
alton of her sister Southern Confederates.-
Every day brought fresh intelligence that they
were fast coming up to our support, and would
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
SOUTH CAROLINA FREE AND 1NDE-
PENDENT STATE

since our last issue, South Carolina. to
whom We Nil owe our primary allegiance, has
exercised The powers Of Sovereign State, has
resumed Tie functions delegated by her to the
General Government, has severed her connec.
ton with the United States and ia oaes, more
free and independent Republic. fSa
On th" Goth Of Deesmher, day to be ever
memorable in our annals, in the city i;sof
Charleston, and by the Delegates of the Pax
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04

We are Indebted to the Charleston Courier
for advance sheets of the Proceedings of the
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04
THE LEGISLATURE
THE CHARLESTON COURIER,

This b"dy met yesterday in Charleston, after
q recess from the 22d ut.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04

pie iii Convention usseinbfSd, ;,
of Secession was consummate:
assumed its separate National
The following is the OtIins
ing been solcn,n!y ratified, ha
claimed by the GoverfqEef t
An 0ry;,,ou.. Z, H. s,ysx2 =
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-04

as'ention to strengthening only small part of
the fort.
A greater portion of the labe expended was
spent upon the citadel centre of tie West
point OF the position. This he had caused to
be STRENGTHENED iu every way; loop-hoIes were
cut and everythins was SO, arranged, that in
case a'well concerted attack was made. he
Wouki have retired from the outer bsstions to
the citadel, and afterwards blow up the other
PORTIONS Of the fort. For this purpose, mines
had already been sprung. and trains had been
1n,d ready Tor tho application of tho match
The barrack rooms and every other pnrt of the
tort that was indefsnsible, would have gone ;at
| q touch.
On the rampant. Of the fort fronting Fort
sumter. were nine eigbt.ineh ColuhiLiads.
mounted on wooden carriages. As soon as the
evacuation of,the fort as complets,S Che car
titne OF visiting the fort, yesterday, were nearly
consumed, C, and The guns thereby dismounted.
Rheee guns, ss well an those constitutiBa the
sntire armament. OF. the fortress. were spiked
before twas abandoned This Is thaaonly dam
1 age dene the forfifcatIon. further t66n cutting
I aown the flagstaff, and the breaking up. Of
ammunition wagons't TO form. Sramparts on the
walls OF the forki lSsT3 ~: ssss' ~,
f. TnE' Evacuarios. THE fort was found tostbe
in charge oftwo,offfeers ani four men, who
had been left behind merely to sct ss watch.
I The place wfs sealed To- nsl bnt ths u aiels and
none bat these wers allowed 10 enter.
Is From the offieers;in charge, It WIS ,learned
That the svaanati6n of tis fort comnlsrscsd q
aritie ~! after sun. .daH p, on Wedbasday evening
Iiie men wete ordered 10 hold themselves Ia
/ readiness, with fna1 1aaoks packed. Eat 1 mo
ments netissss hdt 40 3ox xhse momspt .ofst their
sss .ss Rsss esss
\ akdsrsd toa~o schoonsrs, lyiag 10 t1ssrisjniiy,
4 lwbere ths2 embarked, taxing Hfsk sihSm All
sueesssat atios. asores &es u tifSir
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-23
Waifs.

FIsHING FOR A LovER.-An old far
mcr out West, who had two handsome
daughters, would not let them keep the
company of young men. After the old
man had retired to rest, the girls would
hang sheet out Of the window. and
each beau. with the assistance of his
lady, would thus gain an entrance. 1t
so happened that one evening the girls
hung out the sheet too early, and the
old gentleman spying the article, could
not conjecture the meaning of it. SO
he caught hold and cndeavored to pull
it down. The girls, supposing it to be
one of their fellows" began to hoist,
and did not discover their mistake un-
til the old mans head was level with
the window-slll, when one of them en-
claimed, "Oh, Lord, it's dad" and let
ting go the sheet, down came the old
gentleman to the ground, dislocating
his shoulder. Withdrawing all oppo-
sition to their keeping company, he
was soon fathcr-in-law.
pG- At a St. Louis theatre, lately,
Mrs. Florence had sung and danced in
sailors costume, holding the star-span-
gled banner, which she tossed to Mr..
Florence at the other side of the stage.
lie took it, spread it out carefully,
counted its thirty.three stars aloud, and
exclaimed with deep feeling: "Thank
God. they are all there! - The house
rose as one man, and the enthusiasm
lasted several minutes.
hW~ The number of words defined
in Wcbster's Dictionary is $4,000, en-
elusive Of six or seven thousand which
have recently come into use, and about
$4,000 geographical, scripture, and
proper names, making an aggregate
of over 40, 900 words. In Worcester 5
Dictionary there are 103, 300 words de-
fined, and $4,000 geographical, scrip
tnre, and proper names, making total
Of about 49,, 900 words.
nsg= The great novelist Dickens, in
dulges in some pretty atfcctations: q
tiag waves over his housetop. like the
Queens over buckingham palace. as a
signal to all interested that the distin-
gHi~hcd occupant is at home.