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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04
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bvinhsun6 AN1e0 &N
would have hdeio1 ~
q fK 6K -
tbs 1dIIss Il ~
jeweIed haadv vagsogts
stayed the dsstvsselga't
would have f9IsoNa6 ~
Onward iped tbs H0hlS =
daFkueae shire TIA slaek No.
sight, one dsseouin9g y 1Aog1
above the storm t6VheWl0Aa l1S9.
guided Us ttsuu8if Tlie n ats, ~
She would Ieceft9 III Il j
self, bot biddine. ~ isRiga lhankf n -
whose voice etsr FulAIsitke eA6n, -
retired 10 her statn-tuoml snla wns tGle
view. :, {" D'~ -, l.,n. s'.r,.., - y
Around the cabin. table d ~ y
an hour before -Wo- enAsfsiy q ~ -
Montreal, We leayBet, Boz his1ssyua y
Was the daughter Ufsk1e. hl ~
owned the line ol bcsti Gg n y y tlg
had just saved kFew sguIPar Wstl lg
died when she wasa Uhildy ns1 ~ rP
had yielded 70 her wishey eez1b
her to accompany hssn ~ ~, - ~
which he was captain. BY de- =
became accustomed to egeFya ID u 'e
L..a.e.i - .-sk.faS - - 1f475r.
brought scenes Of bss5
was now on her ,vsy q oene
in Quebec, where her Gthsk bft2
joining her to spend the dwiafaE.s. ssss.si-.
A gentleman attistEsketel1sashe hea
meas on . leaf Of hIa pOst1t1D1 6geh6Ne3
NJ the Wheel arapRed Id al
with the glass n her hafl q -
length portrait etill RgsooD sAe 4
flne arts II M0nlresly 1Maa3 - 9 SO
hand grssped the saoWY 4hsslg =
Ing, and maay, a, blessing fFcN|.
noble hsaA.s hss ..lisvss lsnlI ts1sl.4 ~
A msgni1esnt a1iaI ~
Ing upnd n M -
vessel aid dptS
pTesented 70 hps' 49, a $ y
arrival IN Queboc' by tkp' II " 80
we're en- board as d. ON
and triumphant were tke hl'
the eafS a 3 fond 'phrels' q.
duct Of thaG lbAlI Hul fearless ssel -
braved The danger before whl
hearts and elFOnG scvms hes q u
. deadly GiekeuinG fear. rssy
"AMd what became ofheF allelM
inquired. ~, y .assy aHo4palE
"She married a. officer inc
her childrea stills live thft I p
n0ble boy, o. rAther man per-
the Oceam In Ono Of the noble
Of England" $50
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

"NO MORE SLAVE STATRs." This was
q favOrite motto with the Republicans,
says the Kentucky YsOmGn, before the
election Of Lincoln. Now, they seem dis
posed to hold on to all the slave States We
have, and are greatly exercised because
ten o. fifteen think Of withdrawing from
the Union. They are hard 70 please and
do not clearly understand what they do
IA,sea
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

&c Js AwVIW0SON u CO.
RDFS0TVUlLH IaiSsm their
GsisaAs aaS lho ladIss asa gcn.
tlemen 81 PlacaEvllls and yIci.
Anity generally, that they will
eOntlnns the euineso at the ed 0tand, and have
aoV On had oDUelses aasogt0ane Ofans
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
FINE DIAMOND RINGS. GOLD CHAINS,
Ladios' and 00ntlomen's Gold Rings,
LaAIes' Bnc6lss, Breast Pins, EaF Riags, Etc.,
All Of which they offer for sale 81 the lowest rates.
cash.
ALI KINDS OF CALIFORNIA JEwKLRY anA Di.
" WATCHES Repaired and Regulated By
aHexperienceA workman.
nILLIARD BALLS rarned and Guns and Pistols
repaired. O. }. ARvIDeeON 4 CO.,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

q "Why don't your father take q news.
pAperi" said man to little boy whom
he caught Pilfering his paper from, the
door step.
"COz he sends me to take it, answered
the uFchin,'
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

THs OregoniOR pronounces the stories
Of the richness Of the Nez Perces mines,
in Oregon, . haWbug. The reports were
manufactured hy hotel keepers and mer.
chants in order TO fleece the public.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

A Dnblip paper contains the following
paragraph f"YesterdAy, Nv. Kenny re.
turned to tOVn, fell down aud broke bis
neck, but fortunately received no further
injury |"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

sire told ne to come and see you, and
cominrt you"
"Oh, Cod this is hard she always
IOrgave me-"
"She told me to pray for you, too; she
told me to ask YOU IL you would be real
good after you came Out, and meet her in
heaven?
"In Heaveni in IIeaven!" groaned the
man giving away to his agony. The child
was angel guided Her soft touch was
better for bis souls good, than stripes
and the chains. lie had been hardened I;
her little love had melted down the ada.
mant had found the locked up good in
his nature, and she had sent her sweet
smiles through the prison door. Long he
sat there, his head in the lap Of his beau
tiful, quiet child. None dared disturb
them. The jailOr and the warden walked
to and fro.
"Father, when you come out I'll take
care Of you"
lie lifted his head his eyes red with
weeping were fastened upon her face.
Mother said | might"
Goods blessing on you my angel child;
you may save your miserable tather."
1tu save you, father"
The warden cleared his throat; the jailOr
spoke roughly to one Of his prisoners; it
was to hide his emotion.
"YOu had better come now" he added,
going TO the cell.
"Katy, you must 60, will you come
again, my chi'dI"
Cant | stayi"
"No, dear, but you shall come and see
me again."
They took her very gently from the
dark cell she sobbed very quietly. In
the warlen's room stood very pleasant
faced old man.
III have como after that little girl, he
said. "She must go home with me. I'll
take good care OF her; I've heard her
story and when her father comes out, If
he's mind to behave himself, Ill give
him plen.y to do. Besides that. Ill bring
her up once week to see him. What
say you, little one. will you go with me !"
and the good old haywood strOked her
hair, as he said pityingly "poor childl"
Render, ten miles from Sing Sing there
is little cottage occupied by laboriOus
man and his daughter. Little Katy is
fulfilling the commands of her dying
mother. She is taking care Of her father,
and he, thank God, is taking care Of him
self. Men respect him and God has for
given him.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

An architect proposed to build bach.
slOr's haA which win differ from most
houses 10 having no Evea.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

THs Ohio Journal boasts that the cOun.
try has indOFssd the principles Of the Re-
publican party. Yes and the county
has ruined itsslfi By the Endorsement
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

THH light Of friendship Is like the hight
Of phcsPhoEus-sasA, ,plAinsst when Ill
around Is dark. '--------.-.---......
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

A sweet girl is o soet Of divinity, 20
whom even the Scriptures do not forbid
Us to render lip service.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

RossNd THE DRAD.-.A GreAser, at
MOkeluInne Hill, recently disintsrred and
robbed dead Indianof three dollars, says
the CArORicl1 Of Tint placs.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04


TERhH-taAnaAnLS ADVAHcG-Ons Year Is; aIH MSaths
~ Thrrs hOaths. -; Ope Meath (payabs y tAs CsS
F'erh - sssts; sisg's 0SVsss Is,S ssatS.
ADvERILaIn0ss sgaar q ls.s, nrst inssrtlsa, ~
each subseqUeh aaeea e 50; Business Cards Of 10 lps
Or leSs year, eSi Bsiseas CasAa 70 n~s ~ Iss
three 10nthg, Ao liberal alseount Uill made - The
eSoye Fsses ~ yeaFy asd quarterly sdvatssnents Whek
eEcset Sas sqaASs
Jos PR1NTINo.-OuF Ohes IL Fepiste With Ell ~ asdaa
lmproSssuts ~ tAe eHsuutIoa 81
every variety ofPRlET1NO, sseh Booka Fauphe BTip
Pesss, haabllls, CeuaSs Bail Tbeheas PrsisasS CeT
uheetes q Htork - DsDssl blea1s Chscks necsipls
Cards. LAhets etc., ehsf u plaIh Bey essoFt1 lnhe.
SuHTGCRB BLANKRAoaasIts, UaassakihEs anA WSfts n
AttArhent, undeF tha Law, ss sas tks OAe aiso
nlaah becAFaaAa e haasesenA the s1 eonyenPAf fern
u.s. Ala, just BFnIea cambek fern q AinerE Decd.
PteHSn, NO. iIlf Wsshiagtsa SFss aosits nagnIFes
Opera Heaae l. the saly auhSEEs1 geu
DRnOCRAT, In the oily sf Aas fTsssare. An oFdsrs ~
The Paper Advertising IN uI;h hls viii bs prvnpty a.
tsA1ed ~.
.. EERLEY SuihsEilt TsesiVe nSseys dUs this Oes
W subscnptlOos, sdveftsng etc.
DORHkH auth0nsd peci snbscnptIoas and receive
moneys isg the MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.
w. r. GiBkb II the authorized Agrnt Of the DEMOCRAT
volk. lsn With hin. Wll u pFsspliy atissdaA ~
fAfN OHAOcRAf OSFsaV. OrdrFs Ieft With hin ViR
bs prsnVay asasudea 10.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04
ARCADE RESTAURANT,
Main street, PiAcerviIie. opposite Oh Round Tent
II. sYNONs. ........PROPRlETOR
HENRr prePAr.e

HENRY tI prepared
70 accommodate his old
fTien h, and the publie w
grnsTally, In the p.Ilitest 49,
inanneF, asA at the Shostsst noties, With every
comfort and bic Table will always b. supplied with
shs BEST or FAkE. NeAis served up promptly
at all hours
lie hopss, By strict attentioo IN busineSS and .
Hill " Fare that cannot be eAeelled, 10 merit .
SAaTe Of pubiie patronage.
RAILS, PARTIES. etc furnished With Sup
VT IN SuPeSiSg style, ct the shoTtest notice.
naF1o-9a n.SYNON0, Proprietor.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

~"
CoxrEinIcrasH Clin g 0s Eitk]A
field Il : tkefksi ~ F
for history, sulogistic end
agencies whose unitg AEie
fame BAT ehe1t ase ~ =
over thsmsslxasl slti,dsell
the conqpeEpr lhap ,eAN
achieved In var. ThSi9
we may never hees u e
which they Az oaaei
solitude, and 5withaps ~
watches ef the Dighk "a
woman Who Hghts ssidy
Vengs, ENVY, sslAshHskap -
covert in tho heaEk. Wtlz
forever. Although nqf oIlkI
honor accrpes % TIE siet9l
fights. they have TIL 3esS|E
one than kme can shszlt
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

CHsAI.-Fius cows arp selling in Stock
ton at $24 head.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

II you want enemies, excel others. II
you want friends, let Others excel you.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04
cMattbrs, 3rmrIrp, Etc.
WATCHES. JEwELRY,

8ILvBR WARE,
At tkS OIdesG Jslcsirr EstGblisAMsnt ia Pl6ADF.
VitIs, - DorseS's FsSeproof Bloch. Main ct.
- THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully en-
NA nsaRees u bic fFienas. and the ettisens Of
PiaceTville and Vicinity. generally. that he
III hes nsw II store spass1id ssseEtasns ol
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
JBW1LRY, DIAMOND WORK, 20.
All 81 which be eeSs u The Owess prices for cash.
California yoWelry made 20 order.
Watehee and yewslSy repaired and warranted.
se. Ne ehaSge feg regulating Watches.
aaTI6-Sa F.F. BARsS.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04

PLACER HOTEL,
MAIN BIAkBGs. s.ELACEAN uhshsh'
RICHARD KIBNB, PROPRIETOR
gTfIIIS HOTEL, situAted In the veTy heart Of the
indueewt ate 10 residents and the travelling public
The TABLE 10 Always SuPplied OiIh the best the
market atEIFds, and the LODGING department 10
aIu ara clean. neal and oniDEtAble.
PTiees, always in sseSEdADee With the times.
nAFJo-Sm k1CHARD kIENE.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04
ROttIs, Restaurants, Etc.
TmE OARY mOuaE.
MOUNTJ0Y HOUSE,
CtATB EBOGCE BOTAzl
kaIn street, . tsv AooTs West Of the COuFt House,
DIAORRvHl1

\ 3 Nv l. e..
4, &. NeYs.....,...,t,,. ....,,,PA0PAI1roH.
kINlE CNCEReI0NEO (lAte PrOpVIstor Of the Pa.
clhc MsASe, Oaisun Chy.l desires 70 Inform the
eiIaeus Of PlaeeTve, and the travelling public that
he has <aSea the Absve popular and veil established
IIo,rI-and. having entirely FSiuvenated and re.
modrIed % throughout, hOP<S to meet with liberal
shars Of patronags Strict attentIOn will ne paid 10
thS eoWfsgt Of R1ssas, Ao,h In aitsEs Of tgng and
In ,he detans 81 hls TABLE, which be viii always
ierp suplieA with the choice Of the MARKET regard.
Irss of eIPense. lieA2Sl 4. C. JUDY.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-05-04
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.

rusLlsHEO EvERy sArUROAY nOESIxo. sY
q 1Lw wIOKS - JA3TU ANY.
.. ~. aSIvscEs, va. SAuvIav.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
wEE CHANGED NORTH.

The present unanimity ofseutiment through
ont the free states is wonderful. The sudden
and enthusiastic development of this sentiment
was the great event of the week that followed
the bombardment of fort Sumter. To many
it was unexpected, for the signs of it had not
been visible. 1t seemed to burst forth in a
mo@ent, like ''mighty rushing wind" and
at once partzan differences were forgotten,
partizan antagonisms melted away, the hearts
of the people united in mighty cheer for the
old star spangled banner, and in a mighty
purpose to maintain our republican institutions
against the conspirators that would destroy
them. And the power thus aroused in behalf
of the noblest cause men ever fought for, will
be resistess.
month ago there was nothing to indicate
that a vigorous attempt of the government to
defend itself and put down treason would not
be fiercey opposed and denounced by nearly
all those in the north who did not vote for
Mr.. Lincoln Nearly the whole press repre-.
senting the two opposition parties seemed
very far from supporting such a policy, and
most OF those supporting the administration
believed that decided movement of the gov
eminent would be followed by a union of the
northern opposition with the southern con-
spirators, to break down the federal govern
meni by force and reconstruct" the Union on
the Montgomery platform, with jeff Davis
for president. The conspirators themselves
have been so confident in this belief that they
find it difficult to credit the reports of what is
now taking place in the north. This belief
was great mistake; yet it was common, and
We must take proper account of it if we would
be just 10 the administration and rightly appre.
ciate the difficulties with which it has been
surrounded.
But the clouds of doubt and apprehension
have been swept away. All the realities of
the present position OF the country are clearly
seen. Those who have the government in
charge know what is demanded of them, and
how they will be sustained in a resolute effort
to maintain the constitution. Let them dis.
miss every dream of compromise with treason
and act with such swiftness and power as will
make the conflict short one and consign the
consprators to everlasting infamy. We be.
leve they are equal to the occasion They are
all capable, honest, and patriotic, and some of
them are among the boldest and most resolute
men in the country. Have faith in them, aid
them, and let them be judged considerably
and candidly by what they do.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

American W0men.-America is Justly proud OF
its beautiful women: but how many die annually, or
prenaturcy lose their health and youth Tor want of
remedy suitable to their ailments. That remedy is
found in SIR JAMES CLARKE's FEMALE FILLS. We
know hundreds of where they have been used
with the greatest success. In all of Nervous
and Spinal Affections, Pain IN the Back and Limbs,
Heavness Fatigue slight eXerton Palpitaon of the
Heart, Lowposs of Spirits Mysteries Sick Headache,
Whites, and all the painful diseases occasoned by
hisordered SYSTEM these Pills will effect when all
other means have failed. ModeratiRg ercesSes and
removing distractions, whether from cold or any other
cause Suffer no more anxiety low spirits but try
them For full particulars get pamphlet free, of the
Agent.
N lone dollar and six postage stamps, enclosed to
any authorized Agent, will insure bottle cont lining
over fifty pills, by return of mail
Sold by BUSH Co, and all Drug gists.
agl3 deod&weowlm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

RUNAWAY Acc1DENT.-Three Irishmen
from Marlborough, who came into town, yes
terday, with horse and chaise, were thrown
out upon the pavement just as they had start
ed for home in the evening. Their horse took
fright near the Bay State stables on Exchange
street, and ran into Main street. where the
chaise was upset, and the catastrophe hap
pened. One of them, named Conner, was
badly cut over each eye, and was injured in
ternally, the wheels passing over him. He
was taken into Scotts, and attended by DIR.
Hubon. Another, named Riley, was also bad
ly cut in the head. The third escaped without
injury. Some curiosity was shown by the
boys 10 know the contents Of gallon keg,
which was rolled unceremo1iously from the
demolished chase into the street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

MARCHING ROUND BALTIMoRE.--The fol
loving memorial to the president was drawn
up on Wednesday evening, at a large meeting
of influential citizens of New York, held at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, and was forwarded 10 the
president on Thursday morning 1t bears the
signatures of many prominent citizens:-
"Io his Enceliency the President Of the United
States :-Sir-The undersigned, citizens Of the
United States, deem it their duty, in view of
the lorcible and continued interruption of
all communication with the capital of the
country, by residents of Baltimore, to make
known to you, in an emphatic and solemn
manner, the universal sentiment of the citi-
zens of the country in favor of the immediate
reopening of that communication and in their
name to demand hat the gallant men who
have so uobly responded to the call of the
government in the time of its peril, shall not
be placed ia jeopardy, either for supplies or re-
Inducements, from any consideration of poll
cy, expediency, or mercy to rebels.
An open pathway to our national capital is
the nations right and will be had and main
tained-peaceably if we can, torciby if we
must
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
MORE FROM INDIANA.

We give another extract from a letter of
Assistant Quartermaster DAVIS of Indiana.
He is brother of VIM. S. Davis, Esq, of this
city =
INDIANAPOLIS, April %, 1861.
twenty-five hundred troops arrived here
last evening Within tlN last twenty-four
hours, upward Of 10000 men have offered
their services, but the requisition of the presi-
Gent is already flied. The legislature meets
To. f.aucns last auanircr 4rns
agreed to accept for STATE seTTfes5 ,democrats,
republicans, and all, agreeing to any appro-
priation that may be asked for. The banks
let us have all the money we want. All par
ties contribute blankets, clothing, money, pro-
visions, &c. -
The opinion here is tlna11sse sshallrhare to
fight exerx si,ii.,v-,iate,--tha Kentucky and
VirgfSy zen playing ruse to get armed
before coming out. Missouri, however, is
doubtful. She is too far surrounded by free
territory, and has too few slaves, to feel much
sympathy with the southern extremists. A
party arriving here, last evening, from Ten
nessee, say that there are many Union men IN
the south, and that all that is necessary is to
clear out the demagogues and hang all the
traitors. Do this and all will be we'll
The death knell of slavery has been sound
ed, and the question is to be settled forever
A lady arrived here from Savannah, last eve
ming. She owns 100 negroes, and says she
left because she was afraid to risk her life
among them. She says, the slaves in the
south know the bearings of the question and
will rise in Instruction"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27
CITY AND COUNTY

THE OLD FLAG.-The colors are still rising,
and will soon adorn every prominent place of
business and public resort in the city. A
handsome flag, twenty or thirty feet, floats
over the upper junction shop. 1t was raised
yesterday afternoon by the men employed
there, and patriotic address was made on the
occasion by w. II. Manahan. The same en-
sign has been raised to the top of the new
school house at New Worcester George w.
Bentley, Esq, at five o'clock, this afternoon,
will raise the flag upon his residence, corner
of Main and Chandler streets, with due cere-
monies. Mr.. Thomas Earle, at a later hour,
will throw out the banner at the lumber yard
in Washington Square, with salute of thirty
four guns
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

HOUSE STRUCK BY MUvellouS
Escape of the Inmates. first thunder storm
of the season visited this region on Tuesday
night. About midnight the lightning struck
dwelling at Forestdae, near SIatersville, oc-
cupied by the families of Danforth Crossman
and A. Butts, the members OF which were all
in bed Nearly the entire north side of the
house was torn off by the subtle element !;
while it played strange pranks within doors.
The bed on which two persons lay Uas moved
out into the room, and its castors melted! A bu'
reau was smashed to pieces, and portion
thrown upon the bed Bed-clothes and cloth
ing were rent in twain. YET, strange to say,
no person was seriously injured. child was
somewhat stunned. One of the ladies, speak
ing Of the event, said her first thought, after
'he U1nunder-elap, was-"Jef. Daris has come"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

THE attention of our readers is called to
the advertisement of the estate of w. M.
Chase, Esq, formerly Of this city. Mr.. Chase
having accepted of a commission in the 4th
Battalion of Rifles, just organized in Boston,
is DESTROYS of selling Immediately, and there
fore will accept of the earliest and best offer.
This is an excellent opportunity to procure
beautiful rural home at very low price, very
near the city, in good neghborhood, and no
railroad tracks to cross in getting toait. -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

The PRIZE ExERcIsEs.-The prize rhe-
torical exercises of the members of the high
school were attended, last evening, by large
audience, who manifested their interest by re.
naming unbroken during the three pleasant
hours which they occupied. The well chosen
selections in defamation were spiriledly and
effectually given, and elected many express
sions of warm encouragement and approval
The readings OF the young ladies afforded
great qualification to the audience, and gave
ample evidence of good taste and careful cul
ture. His honor Mayor Davis, at the close of
the interesting exercises, expressed his pleas
ure that so laudabe an emulation was ava
kened among the scholars in the arts of elocu-
ton and reading, and his qualification with the
salutary results which had been illustrated dur
ing the evening. The evening closed with
the singing by the whole school, of columbia,
Gem of the Ocean," slightly changed to adapt
it to the proprieties of the hour The tavorite
trcolor proiuseIy decorated the hall, and the
Union rosette was the only personal ornament
displayed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-27

From NoRFoLK.-A lady, who has been
teaching school in Norfolk, Va, and who left
that place last Monday afternoon, owing to the
commotion there, is now stopping in this city.
She says her school house was taken posses
sion of and the desks removed for the accom-
mediation of the troops, who were then gath
ering there in large numbers. They were
preparing for descent on Washington.
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The railroad bridge over the Green river, at
Greenfield, gave way on Monday last, while
heavy train was passing over it, and four
cars were precipitated into the river. Three
men on those cars were fatally injured.
Edwin Elbrdge, of Manchester, N. H.,
bought some audanum and left the city Ri
day morning, leaving letter says he was in
tending to commit suicide, fearing pecuniary
embarrassment. He has not been heard from
since. He has wife and two children His
father resides in Lebanon, and is worth $780,
600.