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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-05
stats OF MASSACHUSETTS, /
County Of Berkshire.


County Of Berkshire.
E. H. kellogg, President, and ]. G. Goodridgs.
Secretary, the Western Massachusetts, Insu rance
Company, being severaly sworn, aepose and say
that the foregoing 10 FULL true and correct state
ment Of the Affairs Of the ssid company; that the
said insurance company il the BONA ds owner Of 1t
leastOne hundred thousand dollars Of actual cxsh
capital invested in sto,ks and bonds or in mort
8 ges on Real Estate, worth double the amount
for which the same 10 m0rtgaged that the shove
described investments, nlr any part thereof. are
made for the benefit Of any individual exercising
authority in the management Of said Company,
either a. President, Treasurer Secretary, Direct
or, or otherwise thst the mortgages shove dc
scribed have not been assigned, nor in any man
ner released Or impaired BY said Company and
that they are the above described ofhcsrs Of said
ISignedl 1. n. KELLOGG. President.
&c. GOODRlDGE, Secretary.
[Signed1 ROBERT ". ADAM,
Justice Of the Psace.
AuDrros's OFFICE, Iowa.,
DesMoiaes, Feb. LIST, 1851.
II IS HsREBY CERrIHrsD, That on tho 3lst day
Of January, 1851, swern statement Was fled in
this Office, showing the condition Of the Western
Massachuse T. Insurance Company, located -
Pitts6eld, in the State Of Massachusetts,, on the
lst day Of January, 1861, in accordance with .
provi- ion of IN act of the 0snerAl Assembly Of
the State Of Iowa, entitled an cot in relation to
Insuran,s Companies, approved January 2Sth.
1857, and An act amendstory thereto, approved
February 9th, 1855; that said statement shows
that said Company . possessed Of the requisite
amount Of capital, and invested - required By
Law.
Authority is therefore given 70 the above
named Company to transact business Of insursnos
in this State in lsDos with the laws thereof
until the LIST day Of January, A. D., 1859.
II il also certified. that John l.. Swits, 4sq, Of
Davenport has been duly appointed BY sid
Company their lawful agent and attorney for the
county Of Scott WITH fall power 70 take risks Of
Insurance. therein, AND 70 ssknswisdge service Of
process, = provided b. Law, upon his filing with
the Clerk Of the District Court in and for said
coaaty, acsrtifsd copy Of the stasemsnt On fIs
| in this ONCE. Il il further oessifsd that the
attached 10 true and correct copy u the state
ment.
In testimony whereof, have hsrsanto ct ny
hand and ICED my seal OF o6ss, this Let day u
February, 1851.
m. 81 .W.CATTELL,
frvS1 Audisor u State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-05

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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-05

Which they guarantees equal to any in the market
and inferior to none. These Inks have been long
used in the principal Eastern asd Southern print
ing offices, and IN no haze they failed 70 gios
scs'.faction. Orders will receive our prom pte.t
attention. We csll attention 10 the following list
Of prices.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Equipments ola French Soldier

The New York E1press gives the follow
ing description of theequipnents of a French
soldier lately received in that city:
There is now on exhibition at Tifany's a
whole set of equipments used by the French
soldier when in active service. The set was
brought here by the last steamer, and will
probably attract considerable attention from
those who take an interest in the welfare of
our troops.
The first thing likely to strike the eye is q
pack saddle Tor either horse or a mule.
1t is a large and rather clumsy locking
piece of workmanship, but on examination
turns out to be handy and convenient
Hooked on to the saddle are the cacolets, or
seats, in which the slightly wounded soldier
is placed and conveyed TO the hospital.
then there are also the litters, or ambu-
laDces, made of the shape and size of bed
These are also hooked on to the saddle, and
used when soldier is dangerously wounded.
They can be covered, should it be deemed
necessary, to keep the sun or air from the
suffering patient.
Although the whole arrangement looks
clumsy yet minute examination will prove
its great value in case of severe action.
Upon examining the clothing, its superior
quality is at once observable The shoes
are stout and pegged with heavy nails, and
yet weigh less than the shoes served out to
our own soldiers. The leggings, pantaloons
and coat are OF good material and excelently
made. Their cost is much less, probably.
than ours.
The knspsaok of the French soldier is
made of leather with hair on, and is prob
ably the most complete thing of the kind
ever seen in this part of the world. Il con-
tains the following articles: One overeoat.
one pair wollen pants, one pair OF linen
pants, one pair of drawers, one shirt. one
cravat, one pair of shoes, one pair of leather
leggings, one waist belt. one cartridge box,
one cap, one plume. one pompon, one haver-
sack. one bowl, four brushes, one case with
thread, needles, &c., one bag to hold coat
when folded up, one canteen, one pair leather
CATERS, one pair linen CATERS.
The tent is the next most noticeable arti-
ole. 1t ia intended for short expeditions, is
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Latest From Brownlow,

the Secessionists of Tennessee having
threatened to assassinate Mr.. Maynard, a
prominent Union man in Eastern Tennessee.
Parson Brownlow says:
Let them, if they dare, do violence 10 the
person OF Maynard, or any other Union man
of East Tennessee, because of his union sen.
timents, and the consequences to them will
be of the most fearful character Tne tool
who is used to assassinate Union leader,
will not be sought after, but the instigators
and actors in the dread scenes will have oo-
casion, in the bitterness and anguish of re-
pentance, to call for the rocks and mountains
to fall upon them and hide them from the
vengeance of the outraged Union men of
East Tennessee Let respectable Unionist
IN Knox county be slain by Secessionist,
and we can give the names of eight or ten
prominent Secessionists in the county, who
will instantly bite the dust. As certain as
there it God in Heaven, they will have to
die We speak advissdly, and reflect the
purposes of large organization in this and
other counties. We speak the words of truth
not to intimidsle men, but to let them
know what will be the result of any such
murderous assaults. Commit your acts of
violence, and then fortify yourselves with
regiments of troops. We tell you that you
will be met with opposing regiments, and
You shall be pursued to the very gates of
He'll, but what your blood shall atone for the
violence
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Nunnbe. 20,
Our Commander-in-Ch

By the universal admission of his couRtry.
men, General Scott may be said more than
any other man to hold in his bands our Mas
tional destines. The execution Of the Ma
tons will is mainly entrusted to him. He
is, just now, giving the highest proof of his
moral courage. in calmly carrying out his
comprehensive plans, without needing the
inpatient clamors of the press. He may be
assured that the popular heartis with him,
and that the popular confidence unwaver.
ingly attends him, notwithstanding the car.
ping criticisms of some of our ambitious jour
nalists. We have been surprised that after
so many years of long and faithful service,
our trus1y Commander.in-Chie is so little
understood by his own countrymen. The
English appear to appreciate his tactics bet
ter than we do ourselves. For instance, the
London Morning Herald, at the first OUT
break of the war, thus wrote Of him:
Gen. Scott, the conquerer Of Mexico. has
been engaged for n,onths past in preparing
for an attack and there is small probability
of the enemy taking him by surprise. 1t is
understood, moreover, that the Cabinet has
resolved to carry GU; his plan of campaign
against the seceeded States; aud inasmuch
as no officer has been named to command
the Federal army in the field, it may be de-
signed that the General shall carry out his
own plans in person. If SO we must prepare
for much abuse of him, both in Europe and
ia his own country. Lisutenant-General
Winfield Scott is by Lo means q popular
until the close of the campaign,
for he man@uvres long, fights as little as
possible, and wins Unexpectedly. 1t was SO
during the war with Mexico, and
we should not be surprised, from what we
know of his past history, to find the South
ern army lying before " ashington for two
or three weeks to come, and the Northern
people accusing him of cowardice and the
President Of pusillanimily. We have little
doubt, however, Of the final result, consider.
ing the relative resources of the contending
parties, the basis of their operations, and
above all, the causes in which they are en-
This prediction has the accuracy Of eurs
ent history. The period of eavil and fanlte
finding is now past, and we are entering, we
trust upon the last stadium of the summers
campaign-that which will bring US decisive
triumnh
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Maior-General Robt. Patterson.

General Patterson was born in Ireland, in
1892, and emigrated to this country wher
quite young, taking up his abode in Phila-
adelphia. He received Collegiate eduoao
tion, and early manifested military incina-
tions. After graduating at College, be was
appointed First Lieutenant in the 22nd Reg.
OF Regular U. S. Infantay in April, 1913,
be was transferred to the 32d Infantry he
was appointed Assistant-Deputy Quarter
Master General with the rank Of Captain,
and Captain-in- Line, in 1914, and there.
upon relinquished rank in the staff He re-
tired from the army in the same year, upon
the disbandment ofhis regiment. He sub
sequently followed the profession of the law
in his adopted city, and for many years was
connected with the military of Philadelphia.
In l847 be was appointed Major General of
Volunteers, and proceeded to Mexico, and
assumed commapy of his Division. He was
actively engaged in the seige of Vera Cruz,
but shortly afterwards his health tailed. and
he returned TO the United States. and was
therefore unable to take part in the we'll
contested battles in the upper part Of Mexi-
co, which crowned the American Arms with
glory and conquered peace.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Major-Generai Geo. B. Mcclellan.

Gen. Mcclellan has beer represented as
native of Connecticut. This may be posi-
BILE, but it is most probable that Philadelphia
was his birthplace. He is the son of the
late DIR. George B. Mcclellan, for many years
skillful and distinguished physician and
surgeon of that city. The grandfather of
Gsn. McClelen, was Dr.. James Mcclellan, of
Woodstock, Connecticut, physician of con-
siderable celebrity. Two of his sons, George
and Samuel, entered the medical profession
and both settled in Philadelphia, where they
became eminent in their profession. DR..
George was especially distinguished for his
skill in surgery. lie died,i l847. He was
man of marked ability, of great energy of
character, promt and decisive in all his move
ments. And. in these respects, if we may
judge from his recent acts, tho son striking
ly resembles his father.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Jefferson Davis in 1858.

10 the summer of 1858 Jefferson Davis in
a speech at Faneuil Hall, Boston, uttered the
following language -" Among culprlts,
there is none more odious to my mind than
a public officer who takes an oath to support
the Constitution-the compact between tie
States binding each other for the common
defence and general welfare of the other
yet retains to himself a mental reservation
that he will war upon the principles he has
sworn to maintain, and upon the property
rights. the protection of which are part Of the
compact of the Union, Applause. 1t il a
crime too low to be named before this ASSEM-
bly,. 1t is oEe which no man with self-respect
would ever commit. To swear that he will
support the Constitution-to take an Office
which belongs in many of its relations to all
the States, and to use it as means of inin-
ing portion of the States of which he is thus
the representative, is treason to eoeruthiao
honorable in man. 1t is the base and cow.
ardly attack of him who gains the confidence
of another, in order that be may wound
him"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Old Abe the Country Lawyer.

Several years ago, James F. JOY. of De-
troit, was Attorney for the Illinois Central
Railroad Company. While acting thus, be
employed Abraham Lincoln to assist him 10
some local business in aud about Springfield
After the work was done, Mr.. Lincoln sent
in his bill for $400 Mr. Joy Immediately
wrote that he could not pay it. The fees
were too high, such charges by country
lawyer were outrageous" Mr.. Lincoln
therefore sued Joy, and jury awarded him
verdict for $4,000. Old Abe, on the receipt
thereof, took out his S400, and added 800
for bis fee in the suit to recoger from Joy,
and returned the balances to toe Company,
saying he had only charged for prosecuting
at about the rate the jury awarded his servi
ces to be worth in the case, and intimating
that perhaps it would be profitable for them
in future either to do their own business or
pay little bills to country lawyers, and thus
save costs Things are changed now. Mr..
Joy humbly spicits United States Judge-
ship from the hands of the western country
lawyer"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Colonel Frank Siegel.

Col. Frank Siegel, who so gallantly led the
United States for~e against the Missourians
at Carthage, Is about thirty seven years of
age He is native of Baden, and was grad
uated.at the Military School of Carlsruhe. =
He entered the regular army of Baden, and
was advanced to the post of Chief Adjutant,
in l847. His sympsthies with the first rev.
olution in Southern Germany lost him his
Commission. He was appointed General
mischief in the beginning of the second revo-
luton, May l848, and led the torlorn hope
of the Liberal party with great energy and
zeal. He came to America in 1850; was
Professor in DR.. Dulon's Academy, and mar
ried Mr.. Dulop's daughter. He received q
call to Professorship in St. Louis, where be
soon became distinguished 5y his great mill
itary talents.-N. Y. Times.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
A Sharp Trick.

A special dispatch to the Harrisburg Tel
egraph states that on Friday suspicious
looking character was seen by one of NJ Null
lens Rangers to cross to the Maryland side.
The Ranger arrested him, and finding i'm.
portant letters upon his person, addressed 10
a lawyer of Hagerstown, conducted him to a
place of safe keeping. He was then dives
ted OF his clothing, and the garments being
donned by bis captor, the latter called upon
the lawyer. representing himself as the gen.
uine bearer OF dispatches. The lawyer fell
into the trap, and devulged iuporsan: mat
ters to his supposed Virginia friend. After
everything bad been surely accomplished, be
was arrested, and subsequently sent to
Washington city.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
General Scott,
violence

The Lord be praised for endowing one
man in this fast, and busting age, with the
graees of silence and patience. Even the
Homerick Jove is Eot more sublime than
Gen. Scott at this hour, calmly gathering his
thunderbolts. Said gentleman the other
day, " General, the people are impatient for
results" :" know it" he replied, but
they expect successful results. War is my
profession have made it the study of a
life, and | am now to old TO learn. War. sir.
requires money, men, time and patience.
And" with emphasis, President Lincoln
has assumed me that shall have these.
Then more playfully, be continued, "to
march an army and then retreat consumes
shoe leather, and that for body of men un.
der my charge. is an important one.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
HOME BEYOND THE TIDE.

We are out on the ocean sailing,
Homeward bound we sweetly glide
We are out on the ocean, sailing
To home beyond the tide:
All the storms will soon be over,
Then we'll anchor in the harbor;
We are out on the ocean sailing
To home beyond the tide,
Millions now are safely landed
Over on the golden shore:
Millions more are on their journey,
Yet there's room for millions more.
All the storms, Sc.
Come on board, and ship for glory,
Be in hsete-make up your mind!
For our vessels weighing anchorj
You will soon bs left behind.
All the storms, &c.
You have kindred over yonder,
On that bright and happy shore;
By and by we'll swell the number,
When tho tolls of life are Ger.
All the storms, &c.
Spread your sails, while heavenly breezes
Gently watt our vessel on;
All on board are sweetly singing
Free salvation is the song.
Ali the storms, &c.
when we all are safely anchored
Over on the shining score,
We viii walk shout the city
And will sisg for ever moro.
AL tia stnrrns &c
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25

about four feet Aigk, and can accommodate
two soldier, who carry it in equal parts upon
their backs Its weight is but few pounds.
The small game;le is . very convenient arti-
Gle, made of tin, and can be used as a plate,
bowl and ration dish. The larger gamelle
is a dish from which eight men are provided
with food, ETC. 1t is all of solid tin, and
cannot be broken.
The lanterns-one for trench work and
the other for signal lights-seem peculiarly
excellent. The first throws it's light only in
the trenches. aud not out of them The
other, carried on the musket barrel, would
have prevented our troops firing on one am
other at Big Bethel
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
saE The mortality of soldiers depends up

BG The mortality of soldiers depends up
on their constitutional strength, their man.
ner of living, and the climate in which they
are placed. At the Cape of Good Hope and
in Africa, the annual mortality among the
English troops amounts to $50 per 1000, or
As per cent. In Great Britain, the mortali,
ty among troops is only Is per 1000 per an
mum. while, among civilians, it is only 10 per
1000.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25

Rev. DR.. BELLOWS, of New York, lately
ventured to express to Gen. Scott. the hope
and the belief that, under his direction, the
war would be conducted according to the
principles of generous humanity. Human
ity |" exclaimed the veteran, Christianity,
Christianity, CHRISTIANITY, sir" repeating
the word three times in the most emphatic
manner, as he bent forward ia his chair.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25
Volume 81,
Gge Centre 9emotrat.
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25

19 A young gentleman from the " rooral
districts, lately advertised for wife through
the papers, and got answers from eighteen
husbands, stating that he might have theirs.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-25

SOUTHERN THRRATs.-A cotton state paper
says " the southerns will soon settle, strike g
balance with the north, for the injuries
heaped upon them by the black hearted
abolitionists." 1t is about time they struck
somethiBg-tbey have kept a ruppiDg ac-
count long enough.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE National
Volunteers held meeting tonight, for the
purpose of protecting and extending their
military organization. One of the resolu-
tions adopted is as follows
"We will act in the event of the with
drawal of Maryland and Virginia from the
Union, in such manner as shall best secure
ourselves and those States from the evils Of
a foreign and hostile Government, within
and near their borders"
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE case Of
Kentucky against the Governor of Ohio,
who refused TO issue his writfor the arrest of
Lago, charged with having enticed slave
from Kentucky into the State Of Ohio, was
set for to- day, but the Attorney General Of
Ohio, having forwarded an affidavit that a
professional engagement prevented his at
tendance, the case was postponed till the 9Th
of January. Kentucky was ready by conn'
sci.
NEW York, January 1l.-A Washington
dispatch to the Commercial says an earnest
effort will be made in the Senate to order
the investigation, through the Judiciary
Committee, into the charge of reasonable
plot to establish a Southern Confederacy
with its seat Of government at Washington
Mr.. Tresce.t has come here with pacific
overtures from Gov, Pickens, of Soutl
Carolina.
An angry interview is said to have takel
plaee between Gen. Scott and Toombs, il
which the former used some plain but no
digni6ed language.
A dispatch to the Post says the Unite
States steamer Fulton has sailed with order
to see the Star of the Vest safe in the harbo
at Charleston.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12
An American Essayist's Opinion OF
Macaulav.

Edwin Whipple makes the following COM
parison between Shakespeare and Macaulay:
Shakespeare, of all English minds, is tho
most comprehensive; and Shakespeare, in
virtue of his comprehensiveness, would doubt
in many instances where Macaulay is most
certain. The most perfect exhibition OF
Macaulay's talent is most certsin. The most
perfect exhibition of Mscaulsy's talent is his
analysis and representation Of the character
of James H., from hostile point of view.
He catches his victim in aseries ofcunningly
contrived maps, and the poor creature, in
Macaulay's narrative, can not move step
without falling into the trap marked folly
on the trap wickedness. Shakespeare 8
method of dealing with character was en-
tirely different"
Ofthe Essays, Whipple adds:
GAS an artist Mscaulay is greater in his
Essays than in his History Of England. Each
of his EssGys is an unit. The
amount of knowledge each of them includes
! can only be estimated by those who have
patiently read the many volumes they 50
brilliantly condense. In style they show O
mastery of English which has been attainedb by
no other English author who did not possess
a creative imagination. The art of the writes
is shown as much in his deliberate choice oi
common and collOquial phrases as in those
splendid passages in which he almost seem;
to exhaust the resources of the English
tongue. AS a narrator 10 his own province
il would be difficult TO name his equal among
English writer's; to his narrative all hi:
talents and accomplishments combined to
lend fascination and in it he exhibited the
| understanding of Hallam and the knowledge
| of Macintosh Joined to the picturesquenesl
of Southey and the wit of Pope"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12
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