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The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-12

question. No conclusion was arrived at by the cabinet to-day.
 WASHINGTON, March 1.-Intelligence has been received that Ben. Mccullough and followers are organizing for descent on the northern provinces of Mexico for the purpose of conquering and annexing them to Texas, forming distinct confed- eracy.
 DETROIT, MICHIGAN, March 11th.-In the Senate to-day the bill repeating the personal liberty laws was indefinitely post poned by vote of 43 against 24.
 MEMPHIS, March 11th.-Cotton market buoyant-closing firm-sales 2S00 bales, an advance of cent on all grades.
 NEW ORLEANS, March llth.-Cottsn market closed frm--sales $500 bales at H. G F cents.
 BROWNSVILLE, ARK, March 12.-Sena- tor Sebastian passed through this place at 8 o'clock, A. M., on his way to Little Rock. Says Hon. T. c. Hindman is also on his way via Montgomery, Ala.
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-12
From the South Western Democrat.
 Resolutions.

Expressing Me feelings and sentiments of He
 General Council of Me Choctaw Nation,
 m reterence to Me political disagreement
 eristing Jetueen he northern and southern
 States ot Me Americon Union.
 Restored p he General Council of He ChockaW Nation, dsSenaJied, That we view with deep regret and great solicitude, the present unhappy political disagreement be- tween the northern and southern States of the American Union, tending to perma- nent dissolution of the government, and the disturbance of the various important relations existing with that government, by treaty, stipulations and international laws, pretending much injury to the Choc- taw government and people.
 Reso5ped, f4Hder, that we express the earnest desire and ready hope entertained by the entire Choctaw people, that any and all political disturbances agitating and dividing the people of the various States may be honorably and speedily adjust d; and the example and the blessing, and fostering care of the general government, and the many and friendly social ties ex- isting with their people, continue for the enlightenment in moral and good govern ment; and prosperity in the material con- cerns of life, to our whole population.
 Resolged, furtAer, That in the event permanent dissolution of the American Union takes place, our many relations with the general government must cease, and we shall be left to follow the natural af- fections, education, institutions, and inter- est of our people, which indissolubly bind us in every way to the destiny of our neighbors, and brethren of the southern states; upon whom we are confident we can rely for the preservation of our rights, of liberty and property, continuance of friend-
The daily true Democrat., 1861-03-12

A. We copy from the South Western Democrat resolutions passed by the general council of the Choctaw Nation. We are glad to see our neighbors taking such bold and manly position, and think that some of onr own people might learn les son from them. The message of James Hudson, the principal chief, is an able paper, and we regret that we have not space to republish it. It takes the position bold ly and unequivocally that in the event of a dissolution of the Union the Choctaw Ma tion will go with the southern States.-- Read the resolutions below
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

Gen. Wr1. s. Harney has written a letter TO Col.
Fallow, Of st. Louis, under date OF May 1, exDla.
natory of hS arrest and release i Virginia. and de-
claring his loyalty to the Government. He says:
ssForty-swo years have been in the military
service of the United States, and have followed
during all that time but one fiag- the flag OF the
Union. have seen it protecting our frontiers
aud guarding our costs from Maine TO Florids. {
have witnessed it in the smoke of battle, stained
with the blood Of gallant men, leading on to yietory
planted upon the stTonghods and waving Ia triumph
over the capital Of foreign foe. Ny eyes have
beheld that fig adording protection to our States
and Territories on the Pacific, and commanding
and respect from hostile fleets and SQUAD
rons, and from foreign governments, never exhibL
ted TO any other banner the globe Twenty
stars, each representing State, have been added
to that banner during my service, and under its
folds 1 have advanced from the rank Of lieutenant
to that which now bold The government whose
honors have been bestowed upen me, I shall serve
the remainder Of my days. The i3g, whose gl1rfcs
have witnessed, shall never be fonsakea by me
while l can strike blow tor its Defence ~ hfle I
have breath shall be ready to serve the govern
nent of the United States, and belts faithful loyai
soldier.
.sThe question now before us is, whether the gov
ernment Of the United States-with all its Inlny
blessings and past giories-sha be overthrown by
the military dictatorship lately pIated ana nov
bearing sway in the Confederate States? Nv hand
cannot aid in That work. Missouri, the State Of
my residence, has not seeded, and secession
woGld, in my opinion, be her ruin. The oniy
speeid interest of Missouri, in common with the
Confederate States, IS slavery. Her interest in
that Institution is now protected by the Fed rl
Constitution. BIT If she secedes That protection
is gone. Surrounded on three sides bY Free States.
which might become hostile il would not he
long until slave could not be f3uni withia h u
borders. And from her present proud condition Of
powerful. thriving State, rapidly developing ev-
cry element of wealth and social prosperity sh,
would dwindle to mere appendix and con-
venience for the military ariSt0eracy established il
the Cotton States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

The Richmond Examiner the leading seces-
sion organ of Virginia manifests great deal
of trepidation at the energy which the govero-
ment Is now manifestiug aud the evident over
throw which awaits the traitors. 1t elamors
for dictator aud declares that Virginia Is lost
unless Jefferson Davis comes to the rescue.--
Virginia, to be sure, viii fight to the last
Firginia will be cut into ten thousand pieces
before she will yisld--but why do not Davis
and the South come on
stThe Southern Stltes are both traitors and
aud towards if they do not come at..once to the
front All their available forces should be
brought to the banks of the Potomac with the
least loss of lime. Especially should Presi-
deat Davis give Virginia the advantage of his
presence. IL would be worth an army of fifty
thousand men. 1t would give confidence and
authority to all the S1te's movements. Why
do the wheels Of the chariot tarIy?'
In another article The Examine calls for
the fertilization of Richmond. ''We have now
powder enough TO stand any siege; it exclaims.
what is more TO the purpose, Richmond con-
tains at this moment not less than five thous.
and unemployed negroes. The tobacco f4cto-
ries arc closed, or working short force All
tue usual OccupAll0uS VI Dutu1l lapOl are az
stand-still Slavea walk the streets, whose
masters can find work neither for hire or for
nothing. 1t would be blessing to the whole
idle aud non-eomoatant population to give il
employment on the forti6cation of Richmond
The city contains many civil and two military
engineers without immediate occupation,and the
State itself has the highest talents of America 81
its command to furnish plans. With al these
advantages why should not Richmond be for
| tifed-well fortified and at once
Iu another article the Examiner lanents
that their forces, though superior to ihosa oi
the North ia courage though as it says, brave
as Caesars legions,' are yet far inferior 10 poin
of numbers. Not more than 30 900 Virginiant
are .6t for service, and only 10000 from the
States further South can be expec'ed.--
Jefferson Davis, in bis message, says that only
| IL, 600 are on the way.
| The whole tone of The Eraminer, and the
other Virginia journals, sufficiently shows tha
the traitors have got their eyes open at last L
the folly Of their Qaixotic plans, aod 10 The
awful peril of their posisioD.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24
THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

The Suaday Mercury Of the II h Instant,
thus maIfpllY refers to the position Of Gea.
/ Cameron, the Sec etary Of War. 1t is well
understood in Washington, that between Gen.
Scott and The present Secretary Of War, The
/ strongest aud most confidential feeling Of
friendship has existed for great many years.
I During the Mexican war, aud when the ad-
minlstrat:on of Polk was so desirous Of
humiliatiug the old Hero, for the purpose of
promoting over bis head favofits of their
own, Gen. Cameron defended aud sustained
Geu. Scott, aud with host Of Others, was
instrumental 10 securing for him the Viadiea-
;ion OF bis government, as well as the full
support and cpprobarion of the people. The
friendship that has grown out OF that 'Tansac'
tl9n,is therefore of she strongest nature between
these two veterans, the one the champion OF
his county on the field of battle, and the
other her stay aud support in the halls OF
legislation and the cabinet.
The extract from the Mercury is just aud
frank acknowledgement Of the claims and servl-
oes of one of Pennsylvania most distinguished
aud eminent citizens:
( PennsYiyania shuuld lie proud Of her repre-
sentative IN the cabinet. Much regret was
expressed al the time Of the formation of the
Ministry, that General Cameron was not
assigned to the Treasury Department; but the
4 progresso Of events has demonstrated that as
/ war nAaister the Pennsylvania is "the right
man IL the right place" He has had vast
aud varsad experience as practical business
man, and even bis most determined opponents
eoneede that he possesses rare administrative
energy sud tact. Unlike the war secretaries
who have preceded him, Cameron gives due
weight to the wise suggestions of the lheu-
tenant General, and does not attempt to inter-
fere wits the plans matured by the military
genius whom we are fortunate in having a, The
head OF our forces. The long tried patriotism
sagacity and skill Of Scott are fally appreciated
by the present administrator. But there Is
an immense amount of business to be trsnsac-
ted by the War Department, at iiine when
armies are TO be created out of population
lately absorbed 10 the avocations Of peace
/ when men are 90 be chosen for posts OF honol
and peril, and the treaeherous servants OF tht
government are to be detected and d5Ssniss eC
before they can damage the interests OF th'
eooa*sY. Gasaeron displays decision. promp
titude aud cireumspection in directing thi'
work, aud his example infuses fresh energy
into all bis subordiaates The Secretary vii
accept no designations from men who have oeeE
educated at the expense Of the nation and wit
now wish to transfer their services to th'
cause of treason aud despotsm. He dismlsse
the traitors with tie mark of iBtamy whe'
will rest upon their names forever. Upon th'
whole, we think, the government is fortunate
10 possessing So valuable and efficie0t Minis
ter of War, aud we are glad that Pennsylv.
MIA has contributed him to the service of thu
country.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24
MoRE OF MASSACHUSETTS SHagwpxEss


MORE OF MASSACHUSETTS SHaEwDNEss.
Readers have all, doubtless, seen the anec>
dote of the Massachusetts soldier, who stepped
from the ranks, and repaired the locomotive
which he himself had made. Also Of the two
butcher volenteers, who, when their company
was nearly starving, bought COW from a
Maryland countrymau, slaughtered it, hung it
on a tree, and dressed it for their fellows.
Here is another anecdote which they may not
have seen. On the same day tha, the engine
was repaired, the whole road which 1t was TO
run on, and which had been torn up by the
traitors, hadbeen repaired and complete save
single rail. Ii was souoght for in vain;
every nook and corner was scanned, but still
that one remaining link was wanting, without
which tie work was incomplete. 1t was Mas
sachusetts man who rose to the emergency.
With eyes and faculties sharpened by use,
and the habit of overcoming obstacles, he
surveyed the ground considered the probabi-
tiles, aud weighed chances. Then, with an
instinct as unerrlug as that of an Indian who
reads in the turning Of leaf the passage of a
foe, he made his way tn a deep stream, at some
distance, examined its banks and stripped.
Three times be plunged to the bottom, aud the
third time brought up the missing rall! 81
am working for my country, not for pay" be
said, when amid cheers of the 7:h's men, one
of them offered bin piece of gold.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24
For the Inquirer
OUR FLAG.

God bless the dear flag of the States,
That floats in the treezes Of heaven,
By the hand Of thy angels on earth,
That flag to our fathers was given.
o bless and protect it when Ger
we struggle and battle for righh
And grant that thy arm may decide
That justice may always be might
That banner our fathers has been
In the days of our deepest distress,
But when in adversely, thou
The flag of our country didst bless.
grant that our flag may remain
The flag Of people that's free,
Undivided in heart aud in mind
That dweleth in sweet unity.
o Father in heaven protect
The land and the homes of the brave,
And OIL from disunion and blood
Grant thou to protect and to save,
For aye to the stripes and the Stars
Wen prove that we're loyal and true
And honor forever we must
The coloIs Of red, ,rhite and blue.
REV. j. MILTON AKERs.
Pleasant Grove, Md, May 18th, 1861.
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TRAITOR. SPARE THAT FLAG


Traitor, spare that flag,
Touch not single star
Its sheft'ripg glory now
Still blazes near and far;
twas our fcrefathers' hand
That placed it o'er our head,
And thou shalt LET it stand,
Or perish with the dead.
That dear old precious flag,
Whose glory and rencwn
Are spread e'er land and sea,
And would'st thou tear it down ?
Traitor, forbear thy touch-
Rend not its heart bound tiesi
Oh, spare that glorious flag,
Still streaming through the skies.
Whom / was yet a boy.
gloried in the sight,
And rais'd nay voice 10 joy,
To greet its folds Of light
For it my home is dear,
Dear is my native land,
Forgive this foolish tear,
But LET that Old Flag stand.
Ny heart-strings round thee cling,
Close as thy stripes, old friend;
Thy praises men shall sing,
Till Time itself shall end
Old Flag, the storm still brave,
And, traitor, leave the spot,
While I've hand to save,
Thy touch shall harm it not.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

SENTIMENTS OF a TRAIToR's WIFE. We
arc informed on good authority, SAYS the
" Y Tribune, that one day last summer, q
party of ladies and gentlemen we're as ~en5isd
at the residences of one our celebrated paia-
ters at West Point, aud among other osjecs
Washington--tle copy iu his own handwriting
of the various orders and dispatches issued by
bin during the War of Independence. Every
one present was deeply interested in the ex
animation of this precious souvenir except ons,
aud toe exception was lady. Ii was pre-
sented for her lnspeetiou, but sac refused 10
look at it, saying that shs vas sick and tired
of hearing so much about Washington; for har
part, she couldn't see much to admire in the
character of such blood,thirsty cu,-throat.
The lady was Mrs jeff Davis
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

A Gun MANUFACTURES at Norwich, Conn :,
has manufactured new aud terrible weapon
feF arming vessels TO cruise for pirates and
Southern privateers. Itis cylindrical bomb,
about twelve inches long, and sharpened With
steel point, which is thrown from q heavy
gun fred from the shoulder. The projectile
sticks into the deck or side of a vessel and
explodes in few seconds after being dseharga
ed It's effecs is terrific, one shell being suffic-
ent to clear a whole sbip's deck. Il is intend
ed for close action.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

The PRESENCE OF GoD-Live in sight Of
God. This is what heaven will be-the eser-
nal presence Of God, Do nothing you would
not like God to see. Say nothing you would
not like him TO hear. Write nothing you
would not like him to read. Go to DO place
where you would not like God to fpd you.
Read no book of which you would not like
God to say, $: Show it me.'' Never spend
your time in such way that you would
not like to have God say, "What ait thoq
doing2"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24
"lhe nemp Is soWn,
The hemp is grown,

In PHILADELPHIA, on Sunday last at Rev.
E. NJ. Huttcr's Lutheren church, the eloquent
clergyman recited the Star Spaugled Banner,
after which It was chaunted by the choir and
the congregation. The scene was most i'm
pressive, and every person present was etfec'
ted to tears. The streets we're crowded With
troops, aud thousands of ladies wore The
national colors, even in places of public
worship. This il the spirit of the Cruaades,
pervaded by the spirit Of enlightened freedom.
-Sundoy Chronicle.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

ELEVEN BROTHERS in ONE CoMPANT.-
The indianapolis llud.) Journal says Mr..
Bates, of Pendle,ou, an old gentlemen Of
nlnety-two years Of age, is said to have eleven
sons in volunteer company from Madison
county. He has certainly done his duty IN
furnishing his quota of Volenteers.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

A DIsGUIsED VoLUNTEER.-In In town in
Indiana an old man of sixty FIVE gears, With
hair and flowing beard as white as snow, inn
plored permission to join the volunteers, but
being refused, be went to q lber's, had
bis beard cropped, and his hair and beard
dyed, aud again applied for admission. Not
being detected, he was received, aud being
asked his age, replied, " Rising 35."
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

A WAR SIGN IN THE HEAVENS Gov
Black, Of Nebraska, gives the following de-
scription of remark able display Witnessed at
Omaha, at the close of last year:-Shortly
after the moon rose. very distinct and bright
cross was visible, of which the moon was the
centre. The srms Of the cross extended on
either side, apparently about one degree; at
the extremity Of each arm was upwright
column, seen through thin clouds. The pillars
we're variagated like a rainbow. When the
moon was bout three hours high the cross
and the columns disappeared and several
bright and distinct circles succeeded: at one
time as many six great circles were visible.
From ten to eleven (wben went to bed)
two circles only we're displayed, but those
were very bright and beautiful; and what,
10 me, seemed most strange, part of the
circumferance of one ran through the centre
of the other--c clear and complete belt | am
not able to describe the manifestations as
they were seen, but they we're quite enough to
excite our especial WONDER
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

II can't bear childron.' said Miss Prim
disdaintnlly.
Mrs. Partington locked mildly over her
speetacles before she replied:
'PerhsPs II You could, you would like them
better.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

THE LAST OF THE TYLERs.-T The commu-
nifty will experience inexpressibe relief at the
announcement that Robert Tyler, Esq, is no
longer to affiiet US with his presence. Robert
has been removed from his " fat " position of
Protbon,tary of the Supreme Court of Penn
s5lvapia, aud James Ross Snowden, Esq. late
Treasurer Of the Mint, has been appointed to
succeed bin. The whole Tyler family are
now among the Virginia traitors. Poor Bob!
lie was the most promising Of the let, but a
vicious parental example has led him into the
paths that lead to disgrace and ignowiuy.
"The bemp is sown,
M
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

PATRIoTIU INCIDENTAL the Boston
meeting to summon recruits for Fletcher Web
ster's regiment, the following telling incident
occurred. The chairman notified the meeting
that Subscriptions would ba received, when
little boy promptly came forward aud said,
Tins is from Stephen Decatur, sir" 1t PROV
ed to be check for $l00. The father stood
by and proved to be blind. He is an officer of
the navy who lost his sight in the service, aud
a nephew of Commodore Decstur Of The last
war. Niue cheers we're given which made the
halls ring Five thousand dollars we're in-
mediately subscribed for the regiment, which
is to leave this week. One hundred young
ladies' were making garments for the men.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24

The Knoxville, Tennessee Watg says: -GeL-
eral Pillow, wko is clover genllenan in the
private relations Of life, aud a very compau-
able man, sent us~a message recently, which
is explained in the following reply:
KNoxyILLE, April %, l86l.--Ganeral
Gideon J Pillow: i have juss received your
message, throngh Mr. Sale, requesting the to
serve as Chaplain TO your brigade 10 the south
eru army; aad in the spirit of kindness n which
this request is made, ] return for an answer,
that when ] shall have made up my mind to
60 to Hell, will cut ny throat and 90 direct,
aud not travel round by way of the Southern
Confederocy.
am very respectfully, &c.,
w. g. BRoWNLow.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-24
What did be pteseb abou,p

st was on the death of the Saviour
Why, il be dead. Wei, all Boston nay
be dead and we know nothing about ii. Il
won's do, We must have the newspaper again,
for everything goes wrong without the news
paper. Bill has almost forgot his rcadins,
aud Polly has got quite mopish again, 6es luse
she has 10 poetry aud stories 10 read Well,
ii We have to take cart load of potatoes eud
onions TO market, I'm resolved to have 3
newspaper
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Bofttq.
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| am very respectfully, &c.,
w. G. BRowNLow.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
Ml,caIiaueou. War News.

proposed at Chicago TO organize an
'r;-.~ry battalion to consist of SIX hundred
- VIII onc hundred guns-the guns to
:~'e - capacity of carrying a two-pound
4 we .nd half miles, and to have steel
.arrs., riiied, Of superior workmanship
L-~! ar. ,o be light, and mounted on light
''o-vhs..ed carriages, each carriage carrying
=: ovn ammunition box. Instead OF horses,
VIII tAs trouble and time of hitching and
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18
/. ). s;TLAMkR UNION.
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