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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
DAyrE1. S. DrcKrxsox.-The Syracuse

DANIEL S. DfcKfNsON.-The Syracuse,
(N. " Journal of late date, says:
We understand that Daniel S Dickinson,
during his recent visit to this city, 10 con-
versation with bis friends, expressed his APP
probation of the general tenor Of Seward :
speech in the strongest terms; aud further,
he intimated. without reserve that should
Lireoln's administration be governed by
such sentiments as those enuncated by Sew
ard be was prepared TO give it the aid Of
his voice and influence to secnre for it a fair
trial, aud to sustain it with the people.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

KMLED.--S. c. Jones was swept by sudden
rush of water through half mile of fume and
ditch, at Weayeryille, on the 10th inst, and
killed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
virginia Convention.

| RICHMOND, va, feD. ~.
A large number of resolutions On Federal
relations were offered in the Convention, to-
day. They generally expressed attachment
to the Union, and desire an equitable adjust
ment, but denounce coercion, and declare a
purpose to resist. Others declare the union
| of the South the safety of the South, and
each Stale should speedily resume the powers
delegated to the Government.
, The resolution was tabled for raising a
committee g inquiry whether any movement
of arms or men has been made by the General
Government to any fort or arsenal bordering
on Virginia, indicating preparations for attack
or coercion.
| A resolution for Convention of the Border
States at Wytheviile, the last Thursday in
March, was referred.
A resolution, calling on the Commissioners
of the Peace Conference for information
whether any settlement acceptable to Virginia
is likely, was tabled.
Mr.. Clemens speech denied the statement
that he had frsnked incendiary matter to free
negroes and others in Virginia, and pro
nollncsd the franks forgeries.
The committee reported that all but sixteen
counties were heard from. The majority for
reference to the people is 52,S37.
Mr.. Crittenden vii! soon be invited to
address the people here on National affairs,
by large number of prominent men.
A resolution was offered in the Convention
that any attempt at coercion Of the seeded
States be forcibly resisted by Virginia, and
referred.
A similar resolution was offered in the
Senate, and ordered to be printed.
The resolutions were sen. back without
comment.
RICHMOND, Feb 81.
Mr.. Woods, of Barbour, introduced in the
Convention resolution against coercion,
pledging to resist and it is the duty of the
Federal Government to acknowledge the
independence of the seeded States. 1t was
received with favorable manifestations Of
the Convention, and referred to the COM
mittee on Federal Relations. Adjourned
till Saturday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.
Dispatches from Europe announce the
determination of the European powers to
abide by the fixed policy of recognizing no
new government before its recognition by
the government from which it has been sep
arated.
Gen. Scott stated to-day that he had in
telligence from Charleston that Fit. Sumter
would be attacked to-day. 1t is said the in
telligenoe came from Major Anderson him
self Per contra-The government has infor-
nation that an attack will not DO made
before the 4th Of March.
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day sent
to the House an elaborate document in
which he said he believed duties on imports
will continue to be collected at the ports OF
entry in South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama,
Georgia and Florida, and vessels entered and
cleared in the usual manner, but the collec-
tors assume to act under State authority
| Only about half the officers of customs in
those States resigned, while others entered
on the duties Of the Goernment withouts
considering it necessary to perform this
official ceremony. The document embraces
correspondence relative to customs, DC.
The Administration is advised of the fact
that agents are at the North purchasing
steamers for the Southern Confederacy.
Advices from Montgomery indicate that
the Southern Confederacy will regard the
ate ppt of the United States to maintain au-
thority in the seeding States us an act OF
war, which will be followed by instantane-
GUS reprisals. A large number of privateers
are in readiness to commence operations on
the ocean at moments warning. 1t is
reported that arrangements are already
made in California for privateers on the
| Pacific ocean, when occasion calls for them.
The tariff bill under consideration al
Montgomery does not differ materially from
that vi the United States 1t will apply to
all goods imported north of Wilmington, Dell
and bonds Will be exacted from shippers for
non seeding slave-holding States to guard
| against deception.
Mr. Latham, of California, voted against
Mr.. Black confirmation, aud MIR. Gwin iorit
Official advices have been received to-day
from Ft. Sumter. Nothing ofespeoial inter
est. The garrison was in want of money
but there is no convenient means of supply
ingit.
! WAsRINGroN, Feb. %.
More than two hours were occupied by the
Secretary of the Treasury in opening tn
bids for the eight-million loan, this noon
There we're about loo bidders, and the aver
age amount offered on the dollar was frac
ton over 9Oc.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

HALF AN ACRE OF GROUND ON FIRE.
The editor Of the Atlanta Ind.
Ledger was informed a'few days since
Of curious case; Of spontaneous COM
bustion, about two miles south Of Per-
rysville, in that State. About half an
acre of ground is On fire, and has been
burning vigorously for some time
The earth is composed mostly of a
kind Of mari, in which the heat has
made crevices, and the smoke may be
seen issuing from the subterranean fur
mace distance Of two miles. But the
most singular feature Of this natural
lake, oven is its beautiful covering of
green grass-an oasis in the cherries
field Of snow surrounding it. Cattle
attempted to eat the grass, but finding
the earth rather warm, scrambled out
and left it growing grecnly in its. hot.
bed. Our informant pierced the sur
face with rail, and fiery sparks came
up thickly. A sound issues from the
spot like the distant rumbling Of rail-
way cars. The place was formerly q
low, swampy piece Of land.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

AFFLIcTIoNs.-Am merchant was one
day returning from market. He was
on horseback, and behind him. was q
valise filled with money. The rain fell
with violence, and the good old man
was wet to his skin. At this he was
vexed, and murmured because God had
given him such bad weather for his
journey. He soon reached the borders
Of thick forest, What was his terror
on beholding on one side Of the road
robber with levelled gun, aiming at
him, and attempting to fire But the
powder being wet by the rain the gun
did not 60 off, and the merchant, CIV
ing spurs to his horse, fortunately had
time to escape. AS soon as he found
himself safe, he said to himself: Chow
wrong was I not to endure the rain pa
tiently as sent by Providence! If the
weather had been dry and fair, should
not, probably, have been alive at this
hour, and my little children would have
expected my return. in vain. The rain
which caused me to murmur came at a
fortunate momen:, to save my life and
preserve my property" It is thus with
. multitude Of our affections by caus-
ing US slight and short sufferlngs, they
preserve us from other far greater, and
longer duration.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
The Kansas Suffering.
ATCuIsoN, Kansas, Feb. 9;


The signatures appended to the following
appeal to the people Of the East, IN behalf of
the destitute citizens of Kansas. are those OF
some Of our most prominent citizens: W. H.
Grimes, member of the State Legislature j.
A. Martin, State Senator; L. A. Alderman,
pastor Baptist Church; G. H. Fairchild,
mayor of Atchison w. II. Adams, editor
Union Robert Graham; NJ. Mahin, pastor
NJ. E. Church; w. w. Ross, editor State
Record, Topeka; O. Challs; j. II. Byrd.
pastor Congregational Church; and G. j.
Stebbins.
eve feel called upon to appeal in behalf
the destitute people of Kansas to the humane,
sympathiziDg citizens Of the East, and to
urge them that the efforts in behalf of the
sufferers in this State be not relaxed. There
have been we'll authenticated cases of death
by starvation. The streets of this city are
daily thronged with destitute men, who have
| come long distances for aid. and from whose
lips we hourly hear tales CT the greatest dis
trcss ana suffering. Thousands would have
been compelled to leave Kansas or starve
had it not been for the generous aid hereto
fore extended by the charitable people of the
Eastern States. Thousands will suffer ex-
IRENE privations if this generous aid is with
hsld. Fully forty thousand people, we
think, stand in need of provisions to sustain
them until the new harvest is garnered, and
nearly the whole population is entirely desti-
tute Of seed grain of any kind"
The Kansas Relief Committee renort hay
ing received from February Ist to February
14th, 1861, from Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, provisions
and seeds of various kinds weighing $780,
COL pounds. They report having distribu-
ted, in the same time, to 81 different conn
tie>. so4,72O pounds, including 1880 TBS.
Leavenworth county, which has been,
constantly supplied, according to receipts
in the committees books, with provisions on
the strength of orders drawn by their local
committees, alth ough the papers and some
citizens OF Leavenworth have said the coun-
ty raised supply.
The roads are in terrible condition
although improving somewhat, and the
streams have been very high, preventing
trains coming in here for relief. Some men
from the back settlements report their peo-
pie reduced to the very verge of starvation,
on account of the delay to get provisions
through. Some seed what is being received,
and the committee are making every effort
to get large supply on hand without delay
This is most important, as the frost is about
all ont OF the ground, aud i: will soon be
time fer pui ting in seed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
DestituttOn among the Indians Of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Appeal Of IL
Chief.

DeslitutiOn among the Indians Of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Appeal Of IL
Chief.
ArCHlsoN, Kan, Feb. 90
A dcputation from the Pottawottomie
Indians, consisting of three chiefs, came in
yesterday, and applied for relief for their
tribe. After sitting few moments in Gen.
Pomercy's Office, Lassombane, venerable
Chief, arose and addressed the General as
follows: er.1t
"Have heard that you are the Great
Father of the whites to my starving people,
and two tribes have died already, and many
are in danger of starvation it not immedi-
ately supplied. Our wives and children
were crying about US when We left they
said, If you come back empty, we will
starvs.' The annuities have been cut off
the traders will not sell us food, for we have
no money; our horses and cattle are dying,
and we have no seed. We left our home on
Lake Michigan. My wigwam stood where
now is the great city of Chicago. Wewere
removed from Council Bluffs. Never in my
life have | seen such suffering among my
people If you will help us, we will live; il
not, we shall die"
Lassombane is fne-looking Indian, and
speaks fluently and with great emotion. Two
hundred and fifty of his tribe are in the most
destitute condition, which was corroborated
by statements from that part of the country
Gen. Pomeroy loaded ten wagons for them
with provisions, which will last them till
| spring.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

FANNY FERN ON SHOPpINa.-Fanny
Fern has been discoursing upon the
Affections Of shopping. She hates be-
ing compelled to buy anything against
her will, but sometimes has to submit.
She says:
Enter the door, and three clerks
Immediately spring from the scabbard
and ask-"what is it," OF course
you Immediately forget any intentions
you might have had Of buying any
thing, and before you have time to re-
call your senses, you find yourself
listening to running inventory of
everything in that shop, with the prices,
from cotton handkerchief to a
silken velvet cloak or dress. If you
are not lunatic by that time, you
make feeble attempt to get into the
open air, which praiseworthy effort is
frustrated by g procession Of clerks
who accompany you down the store,
each with a piece Of goods over one
arm, which they pat and stroke with
caressing fingers, and would be happy
to know if it is "eleyen or twelve yards
you will need for your Dress"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

LITTLE HUNGRY MINDS. If there
is one lesson we would impress upon
parents, it is this: don't stlae your
children's desire at proper times to ask
questions. This Involuntary self-edu-
eating process Of the child's is Of more
Importance to its future than many
parents are aware Of. It sometimes,
nay, often, casts an effort to break up
a train Of thoughts in which you may
be interestedly occupied, but it will
pay. Like the sticks and straws which
the winged bird bears long distances in
its bill to construct its nest, the slender
twigs Of information may be worked
into structure which will afford com
fort and protection from many a life
storm, a safe retreat for quiet reAec.
zion when the spirit Of evil is prowling
about for careless stragglers, who are
beating the air because there is nothing
else left for them to do. Don't turn
your child away with lazy, fbbling
distracted 81 don't know" Rouse
you1self, end give aim food for though
in your answer, or that spirit Of evi
may take possession Of the apartment
which you are TO furnish.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
News Paragraphs.

NJ. andkMrs. Lincoln dined with and
were the guests of ex-Prssident Fillmore, in
Buffalo.
Henry Ward Bsscher, in 1886, was en-.
gagged in editing the Cincinnati Central
Christian Herald at $500 year.
Thomas Winans, Of Baltimore, next to
Astor, OF New York, is the wealthiest per
son in the United States. He is said to be
worth S2O,0OO,000, and made his splendid
fortune by railway specu.ations in Russia
Al dinner, at Erie, some gentlemen offer.
ed Mr.. Lincoln some wine, and rather forced
itupon him. Mr. Lincoln replied; ~ have
lived fifty years without the use Of any
LIQUOR, and do not think it worthwhile to
change my haots now"
The suffering for an actual want Of food in
some 90. lions of Mississippi and Georgia is
reported to be increasing. Starvation stares
hun'-.d of the residents in the face, and
they know not what to do, unless aid is sent
them soon.
John Johnston, of Ohio, eigbty-six years
Of age, was found dead in his bed, at the
United States Hotel at Washington, on the
of the immortal Daniel Boone. <He-paid his
sixtieth year suoscrlptsonf2TkSXo "y0 aSo,
t. the National INAaEsesdeS.
A dose of meaiaMAs;: composed of two
pounds of eamphor, dissolved in three gal
!,ns Of whisky, was given to Van Amburg's
elepA Hannibal, recently. This dose il
ahoH, 9eal to twenty drops of the same
mixsuta2to human being. Of whisky
Hannibal is extravaganty fond.
Along the coasts Of the Atlantic and Pa
cifc oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico, the
United States have 223 lighthouses, exb;o-
iting $50 lights, and AZ light boats with 81
lights, making a:,total Of 365 stations and 42l
lii hts. The whole number of stations, 466
number OF lights. $50.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

The RHINocERos. - It's peculiar
mean S Of detecting the approach Of
naGn.-As these animals depend upon
smell for their existence and safety, it
is necessary to advance upon them
from the leeward side, if the aim be to
get close without being discovered.
In pursuit they always trust for quad
ance to the same sense, and may be
heard forcibly inspiring the air when
they have lost the scent of the object
they are following. The ticks and
other insects with which they are covered
supply them with another means of
knowledge, inasmuch as they attract
3 number of birds, which sit quietly
picking them off when nothing strange
is in sight. So well does the rhiaoceros
understand this that he goes on feeding
with confidence while tho birds are
perched on his back; but the moment
they fly, the huge animal raises his
head and turns it in all directions to
catch the scent. Whether he accom-
plishas it or not, be generally feels so
uncertain Of his position, from the
fight Of his companions, that he moves
to some other locality.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

The KING OF DAHoMEY M. Valdez
gives the following information respect
ing his Majesty Of Dahomey, in his
travels in Western Africa:
The Kings formerly went naked from
the waist upwards, except on particu-
lar or solemn occasions, when they
threw rich cloth or large cape over
their shoulders. They are now, how
ever, much more completely clothed !;
their necks, arms and hair are orna-
mented with jewelry of rude manufac-
ture, and with strings of very fine cor
al; they wear loose, rich silk trousers,
made something after the Turkish
style, over which they fasten around
the waist some super6ne cloth. On the
head they wear q white silk or velvet
cap, embroidered in gold, and on the
feet sandals secured by small gold
chains. Thus attired, they sit in state,
or rather. recline on cushions covered
with rich silk cloth, and surrounded by
the ladies Of the harem, all Of whom
are under the superintendent and con.
troll Of the "Dada," or favorite Salta.
ma, who exercises supreme authority
and in tho seraglio possesses the pre-
rogative of life or death over the othe
women. These females have allotted
to them various Offices around the per
son Of the sovereign. One has charg
Of his golden pipe another has charg
Of the golden spittoon one lights thu
fire in, small chatting dish which sup
plies the live Goals for his pipe F; anoth
er is seen with small gold key, as tn
emblem of her Office, wherewith sh
unlocks the silver bottle case in whicl
his Majesty keeps the liquors wit
which he treats foreigners or others t
whom he wishes to show any particula
mark Of favor on another Of the la
dies devolves the task of keeping tn
crown Of the sovereign's head clea
shaved.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
THE JOURNAL.
IOWA NEWS.

- The Dubuque Herald says that James
Gibbons who was sentenced four years to
the penitentisry from Dubuque county, Tor
killing Thomas Donohoe, has been pardoned
by Gov. Kirkwood.
- During the progress Of the revival in
the Methodist Church, at Oskaloosa, some
one hundred and sixty members have been
added to the church, and the good work
still progresses.
Jackson COUNTY. - An election for the
relocation of the County Seat has been
ordered BY the proper authorities to be held
on the first Monday Of April, next. Bellevue
and Andrew are the contestants for the hon
or. The county seat is now at Bellevue.
DuBuouE CusroM HOUSE. The Dubuque
Times Das lengthy description Of the Gus
tom House ic the course Of erection in that
city. 1t will have cost, when completed
the sum of $4,000. 1t is built of ston.
from the Nauvoo quarries, the cornices be
ing of stone from Joliet.
RAsoALlTIEs IN JASPER COUNTY. - Some
miscreant cut the throats of 8 couple Of tlnt
colts belonging to Mike McDermot, OF New
ton, recently, causing the death Of one o
them. Jim Carey has been bound over
in $500 bonds as author of the NAL!
cious act.-A man who stole 800 from thu
pocket Of Z. II. Baker, Of Nandalis, in thu
same county, was arrested and a guard Sc
over him, bu. he escaped at night with hi:
boots in his hands. Going to school house
he built fire, by which he endeavored to
warm his boots but burnt them 80 that X
could not get them on. He was found GU
doors the next norning, crawling on III
hands and knees, with his feet, ears and nos'
badly frozen. Truly, "the way of the trans
gressor is hard" - A man calling hirnsel
John Huff hired q psir of horses and sleig'
of John Donneii, at Newton. on the 2Sth
January, since which time nothing has bee'
heard of him or the horses. The horses art
of small sizs-,ne jet black and the othel
q bay,-We learn these particulars from TIT
Jasper F. &c Press.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01
A New PLAN TO GET Up SENSATION u

ANew Plan TO GET UP SENSATION
We find in Boston paper the following
'Not:ce Extraordinary :"
Fifty dollars per week will be paid by the
proprietors Of the Boston Aquarial and Zoo
logical Gardens, 10 the handsomest woman
in Massachusetts,, to preside at the piano at
the Gardens fer a term of weeks. Applicants
will call at the Gardens and 81. for their
photographs from this day, Monday, Feb. l l,
and for five weeks. These photographs, as
taken, will be on exhibition at the Gardens.
At the expiration of five weeks committee
of six individuals will decide from the pho-
tographs upon the successful competitor, who
viii thenceforward enter upon her duties for
tern agreed upon between herself and the
proprietors.
Photographs will be taken by Messrs.
Silsbee, Case 81 Co., of this city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-01

A STREroHER.--A An old fellow, famous in
his neighborhood for telling long yarns. I'M.
dertook one day to tell what heavy wheat
he had seen in New York. "My father"
said he ''once had field of wheat, the heeds
| of which were so close together that the
wild turkeys when they came TO eat it, could
walk around on the top of it anywhere" 1t
was suggested by one of the listeners that
the turkeys must have been small ones
mo, sir" continued he, "they were large
ones. Ishot one of them one day, and as |
carried it along, holding it by the legs, it's
head dragged in the snow behind me-" "a
curious country you must have had to have
snow in harvest time. ~ swell, l declare"
said he, looking little foolish, 81 reckon
I've got,part of two stories mixed!"