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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-02-09
Emporia Steam Mill.
ISRELL & FAWCETT. Proprietors,

rI>HE proprirtors of this mill would announce
/ to the public that they prepared TO fur
nish Lumber of all kinds, and in any quantity, tn
order fair cash terms and are also prepared to
do Saving shares for cash. Our mill is in
good running condition. and of the best in the
Territory. We have also Lath Mill attached
and can furnish Lath to orleI.
Also an excellent pair of Burrs for grindingco rn
We can safely guarantee satisfaction tn all who
t,atronize u.s. and solicit the public patronage.
ISBELL & FAUCETT.
Emporia, Nav 8. le60. 45v
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JOE RRIMrrMe

JOB PRINTING
OF all kinds such as Cards, Circulars. Ball Tick
cts, Hsndbills, Posters, &c, executed in the veTv
best style, and on liberal terms.
u Blanks of all kinds constantly on hand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-02-09
A TOUCHING LETTER.

Mr.. c. L. Brace, of New York, Secre:a-
ry of the Children's Aid Mission. gives pub
iicity TO the following touching letter, writ
ten from South Carolina BY former Green
Mountain girl. 1t will be read with interest :
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
After Prayers Look Ont!

The Indianapolis Journal of Monday,
reports the following in the proceedings
of the great Union meeting--the fighting
meeting--in that city on Saturday night
last: ... ....... -.....
We cannot resist giving an anecdotc
related by Mr.. Newcomb, as illustrating
the differences between the two sections
or the country. During the past winter,
said the speaker, Robinson of Rhode Is
land. was unfortunate enough 10 form
the acquaintance of WigCall of Texas.
Wigfall was clustering away in his windy
style, about what the South was gcing to
do, in the event of war. Robinson list
ened until he had 6nished, and then re-
piled, "Mr. Wigfall, you don't understand
our people, iiyou accuse us Of coward,
ice. You are mistaken. You of the
South talk big talk--then take drink.
We Yankees don't operate that way. We
sit down and calculate tie cost, aud what
is to be gained, before going into anything.
Having made up our minds, we say Let
US pray, and after prayers, you my look
out for he'll"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
The Canals Leased.

Last week the Ohio Canals we're leased
in accordance with the provisions OF the
act of the last Legislature. There were
three bids, ranging from $4,000 to co.
O75. The successful bidders were a
company of seven gentlemen residing in
different parts Of the State. The bid
was made By Thomas Dngan Of Porls'
mouth, They pay 2o,o75 per auuum. for
the period Of tep years, payments to be
made semi annually 10 advance. So ths
Canals are now out Of the hands of the
State, and sure of a revenue Of 9o,o75 a
year from them, which is far better than
to pay from 5000 to 100000 per an
mum to kee them up. The measure is q
wise oue, and will meet the approved OF
the taxpayers Of the State, provided the
law dispcses. at the same time, with the
Board Of Public works. = Ur6ana Gaset.s
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
gonrclty.of Provisions at Memphis.

The Memphis appeal meuionsthe ship
ment Of bacon from New Orleans to that
city. A communication from IA Hard
Working Man, in the same issue of the
Appeal. complsips Of great rise in the
prices Of all kinds of provisions. The
writer says: its & ,at
"Iams that week ago could be bought
at retail at.l5 cents per pound, arc to-day
selling at 80 cents. Flour has advanced
from SO to- 81 per barrel, sugar 25 pei
cent, bacon, butter and verylhing else
necessary to support lie, in the same re-
ito, aud this too in the face Of the fact
that the poor the working men. the me-
chsnics are out ofwork. unable to find
employment, and entirely dependent.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
Tennessee.

The Louisville Journal holds the fol.
lo1idg decided language in regarded to
The 10y al people of, tL:s States. s-s
We have seen scores Of lue best men in
Tennessee within the last few days, and
they all bear witness, tha. u their belief
the reign ofterror now raging in that State
has had no parallel in modern history.
There is less OF personal flecdor, there
Is more Of atrolious and horrible tyranny
in Tennessee. at this time than could BE-
found under the wcrsl and mos. wretch
ed Governments Of Asia or Of the savage
Islands CT the sea.
CnquestiOnably in til, condition of
things that now exists, such of the peo-
pie Of Tennessee as are loyal enjoying no
protection and experiencing only oppres-
s;on from the hspds Of their stgte Gov
egnmant. have just claims to be protect
ed IN their rights by the Federal govern
ment. Yielding a willing allegiance to
that Government. they have a right 10
expect 10 be sustained by it. for they are
pol more citiz~ns CT Tcnnussoe than they
are cltl2ens OF Ihs United States. How
far the Government at Washington is pre-
pared to accord the protection, which, un-
der the Constitution, it owes to them. we
cauHot say; for the circumstances of the
whole country are at the present time
extraordinary. But certainly no we'll in
formed and just man can hesitate to say,
that however great or however little
might - the virtue and force of an ordi-
nance Of secession fairly and legitimately
adopted by i majority Of tie fee voters
ofa State, the vote ABOUT to be given up
on the Tennessee ordinance should be
treated as a nullity, a nothing. by ths
Federal Government! and By AT mankind
treated as not affecting in any way or
the slightest degree the rights aud the
duties either of the Government at Wssh-
ington or of the Tennessee people.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
no. IL.
Reginning Of the Years IN Various Nus
tions.


The Challean and the Egyptian years
wire dated from the Anumnsi equinox.
The ecclesiastical year ofthe Jews began
N the spring. but in civil affairs they re-
lain The epoch Of the Egyptian year. The
ancient CniDess reckonsd from the new
moon h~srest the middle Of Aquariua. The
year Of Romulus commenced in March.
and that Of Nuns in Jaraarv. The Turks
and Arabs date the year from TTs-l6 Of
y aly DremschiG. or Dreuschid King Of
Persia, observed Oh tie day OF his public
entree into Pefsepois. that the Gun sn-
tered into Aries, and incoumemmora,ion
Of this fortunate esent. he ordered the be-
ginning of tfe. year TO be removed from
The anlumnFl to the vernal equinox. The
brachman begin their yesr with the new
moon in April TIE Mexieans begin their
year 10 February, when the leaves begin
to grow green. Their year consists Of eigh-
teen months, having twenty days each;
tie last FIVE days arr spent in mirtb. and
no businessis suffered TO lie done nor
either any service in the temples. The
Abyssinians have FIVE Idle days a, the
end Of the year, which commences on the
26lh Of August,
Tie American lhdians reckon from the
hrst appearance Uf the new moon at the
vsrnalequinox. The Mshommedans be-
gin their year tie minute the sun enters
Aries. TIE Yenetiens, FIorentiues. and
The Pissrs, in Italy, began the year at
the vernal equinox, the French year, du-
ring the reign Of the Merovingian race, on
F. ths day on which the troops were review
ed, which TGs the frst day Of March.
Under the Carloviugians it began en-
chflsmas Gay. and under the Capets, Oh
Easter day. The ecclesias.ical year be-
gins on the fret Sunday 10 Advent.
Charles *. sppOiEled, in 1864. that tor
The future the civil year should commence
on he FIST oF Janugr-. The Julian cal
'eudsr, which was social ron Juiiu. Caesar,
and = the old account Of the year was re :
formed by Pope Gregory. l53a, which plan
was suggested by Lewis Lilo. Calabri-
an asJopomer The Dutch and the Pro-
ies'auts in Germany introduced the new
style in 1900. The ancient clergy reck-
/. ohed from the 25h of March: aud this
method was observed in Britain until the
/ Introduction ofthe new syl. ,.A..D. 1852
aIier which our year comnenced on It's
/ frs! Of January.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
Stronger than Ties of Blood.

An aged gentIeman--ot Jewish extract
tiou living in neighboring city, has
two sops-cns an officer in the Brooklyn
regiment, the other an officer in tho re-
bel army. The latter wrote to the father
a few days since, advising MIN that he
had taken up arms for the South and that
be proposes to come North with his com
mGnd to fight the abolitiOuists. This was
to } much for the equeuimity Of the par
ent. He replied to his disloyal son sub
stancialy as follows; 81 have but two
children in the world One OF them has
gone forth to defend the flag OF his couu-
try. You are fighting against the flag
aUd conspiring against the Government.
disown you. No traitor shall bear my
name. have but one hope, left, which
is that it my loyal son, goes TO battle the
first bullet he shall send against tie enc !.
my may pierce, you TO the heArt!'--At'
bany Evening Journal.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

n WoRruy ExAMPLE.--C0mpany H. Of
the eleventh Massachusetts regiment, in
Guiding officers and men marched few
days since to th2 Wa6hiugtohian Home
in Boston, and there subscribed to the
pledge OF total abstinencs from al iutoxi-
eating drinks, A noble example this
aud worthy Of imitation. Intoxi.
eating drinks have destroy more men than
ever the sword or bullet, andif our troops
wish to acquit themselves nobly. 10 prove
conquerors, they must let all ardent spir-
its alone. Their wisest. best ,noblest course
is to adopt e principles oftemperancs; aud
under all circumstances, whether at home
or aboard, in the discharge Of civil duties
and che servic- Of the country, strictly
adhere to those principles. We commend
this example OF the Massachusetts, soldiers
to our own soldiers. and trust they will
appreciate it, and adopt like course.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

"AND OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN,
A Michigan correspondent sends the
chitsgo Tribune lbe following;
An amusing auecIote is related Of
Captain Deville Hubbard Of Marshall
county. of the Michigan First Regiment
stationed at Alexandra. Va. who upon
hearinga prominent IF. F. "" express
his delight at the murder Of Col. Ellis
worth knocked him dowp. arrested him.
and compelled him upon bonded knees, 70
swear that he would support The Constl-
tulion of the United States and Of as
State Of Michigan
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
OOUNTY IOFFICERS,

Judge of Fairfield Common Pleas CoaEt-HENRr
C..wHlrMAN, residence Lancaster ohlo,, ,,nio
probate Jadge-JESSE LEOHNER, omcelhF uol'c
Building. -, - y,er ..
ShsriF-IAMES MILLER, once at Jail. ,
..Cisrk of Court-JoHN G. RAINEY, oaice Pn9iic
'.aaditor- WILLIAM ROBINSON, oMee Pn'le
Trsass-.r-P. c. BEN NnUM, Once Public Building
Rseordey--A SYEERr, Office Public Bntlding
Surceyor--E. s. ILANNuM, o1lce, Pubic Bullalhg'
Coroner-L SHHRFER .1es dencc Madis9ntp'
,Commissieners-JOSEPH SHARP, of Bern Town,
shin 'JoNAS.A. BAKER, of Walnut Township; ana
JOHN W. CUNNINGHAM, of Hacking TGwhsIn1PPii InPPi Pi n
school. Eraminers-WM. WHITNEY, 1oh-NN
WILLIAMS and URlAH G. RUTTER.als.z .s..
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

The Pay and Penson Of our Volunteers.
The following lecapilulaion affords
useful information to the volunteers and
their families: -
/. After being mustered into the ser.
vice OF the United States, volunteers are
entitled to pay ihe same as regular troops.
g If disabled by wounds received in
service or diseise contracted in service
they are entitled 10 an invalid pension
during life: or as long as the disability
continues.
8. If any are killed or die in the SER
vice of the United States. leaving a
widow,the is entitled to what pay was due
her husband and pension If there is
no widow, the child or children Of such
volunteer are entitled to the pay, and a
peRsion until they Gre sixteen years Of
age. y--r
4. If there is no widow or child un-
der sixteen years IF age, the other heirs
Of decedent are eniitisa!o the pay due
the yni.-.-,eer TUG -Urino-uf h-S- de@sJa-nn
tpension. At this time neither tho volun
teer nor any heir is entitled to land war
rants. but there is no doubt an act OF
Congress will be passed early in July,
granting one hundred and sixty acres to
every volunteer who shall serve fourteen
days, or engage in battle and be horora
bly, discharged, 1st to the widow, Cd 10 the
children, Sd 10 the mother, 4thto the father;
and if all the foregoing heirs be dead.
fifth to the brothers and sisters of those
who may so severe and die without re-
ceiving warrant, In like manner as the
volunteers who served in Mexico are now
rewarded. Seamen and others taking
prizes, and those performing meritorious
tears, will undoubtedly be rewarded with
the fruits Of their valor, Those Hatriot-
ic men and women who suffer from rob-
berry in the slave States, under the name
OF confscatiou, will almost certainly be
rewarded, according to the Scripture rule
fourfold from the property Of the rebels
all State contiscations being wholly illega
and mere organized piracy will be pun
ished, and Congress will undoubtedly
pass a proper and effectual act whereby
.he United States courts will take from
the unraithrul and unjust stewards wha
property they may have and give it tt
the faithful and true servants.
5. Iu addition TO what the volunteers
and heirs are entitled to, and may be
come entitled to from the United States
the several States have passed and will
pass acts granting pay from the Stat
treasury.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

RUtiyG PowERs. --"Ths press, the
purpit, and ps,ticoatss-the three rul,
ing powers Of tbs day. Tie frst sprsss
knowledge. the second morals, and the
as, spreads considerably
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13
Rn0K AND IoB PRINT1NG.

We are pre pared to execute all desert 2I1On
WORK: such as CARDS, CIRCULARS, PoSIEks,
HALL ri cKKTS and evcry other variety of PLAIN
AND FANCY JoBBING, with new and superlorI!pe'
q nd on short notice. .-a. q -H .-.r.+-.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

AupIroRS oETluE, FARFiELp Comfy. Ono,
hereby certify that the foregoing laws are cor
recty copied from the efcial lava, published by au'
thorty OF the State sof Ohio.
-M tlLL.N ~ WILLIAM ROBINSON, Auditor.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

Gw Hon. John j Critenden has been
dominated by seolamation for Congress by
the Union men Of the AslsnI tKeutucky)
distrirk
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

friend, said the cashier. 1t was kind
providence that sent your daughter to me.
There's place in the bank just made va
cant by the death of valuable clerk, and
it is at your disposal 1t is my gift and
valued at twelve hundred year'
Pen cannot describe the joy with which
this Kind offer was accepted. The day of
deliyerSnce had come.
. T. ta s.
On the following morning the cashier
entered the handsome store Of Hunly &
Warner, and asked for the head clerk. He
cameo sequiously. s'es ,
SIR said the cashier, sternly, is that a
bad note?'
IL think not, sir said the clerk,
STAN meriug. ~
The cashier went to the door, From
his carriage stepped a young girl, in
IeompaDy with his daughter.
Did you not teILthis young lady. my
ward that this note was counterfeit? And
furthermore, did you not SO far forget
Iself-respect and the interest Of your en-
pioyers. as TO offer an insult?'
The man stood confouuded-he dared
not deny-he could say nothing for him
self. ,.t 81
If your employers keep you, sir, they
will no longer have my custom said the
cashier sternly, You deserve to behorss-
whipped, SIR g....s
The firm parted with their unworthy
clerk that very day, and he left the store
disgraced, and rightly punished.
Alice Locke became the daughter of
the good cashier, Alfof which grew out
of calling genuine bill counterfeit.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

Business cards ofaboutG lnes,by the year. 50 w
TPAdvertiseme nts, not marked on the manuscrlpt
will be continued at our terms until forplu.
T7PLeaal Advertisements, Administrator snotlces
g. Iuri st be paid forinalvance FOR reasons Whlch
we win e plan at the time.
IN F,Tho aboveter rms strictly obseryedinan gases
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

speaker Of tho House of Representatives.
.- .' RoBtRt C..KlRK,
Passed April II, 1851. President of tae senate.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-06-13

That's counterfeit bill, Miss
Oh how pale the sweet face grew!
Counterfeit! Oh, not cannot be!
The man who sent it could not have been
so careless, you must be mistaken SIR
Pm not mistaken, Mise. The bill is a
counterfeit, must presume Of course
that you did not know, it,oNlthough SO
much bad money has been ofered7us of
late that we intend to secure such per.
sons as pass it.. Who did you say 'sent
Il -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

his Vile on his arm, and with his pistol still
cooked ordered me to remain in that posi-
ton till he was out Of sight, OF he would
ccme back and blow my brains out. AS
it was matter Of only a few minutes more
or less, | complied with his request
When returned to the hotel, | found 4
bic brother of the woman storming aud
fumina up ana down the bar-room. He
just wanted 'sto get hold ofthat New York
drummer, the mean, spindle-shanked bah
Don, who tried to seduce his innocent sis
ter.D He wanted to fight a duel. AS
quick as | came in sight he challenged me
to mortal combat with fire arms. | had
no alternative but to fight him, aud ia less
than half an hour we stood facing each
other with pistols in our hands. 1t was
positively the first duel | had ever been
engaged 10, and was slightly clustered, if
| may be allowed the expression. The
word, however. was given in spite Of all
my apologies, and we fired. escaped un-
hurt, while my antagonist fell to the ground
mentally wounded, although did not take
any sort Of aim at him; III fact ! ttiIink |
pointed my weapon tvs yards or more
above bis head hurried away to my
hotel .siiiied with thousand fears. When
| arrived there found a constable waiting
for me with warrant to take me in clsto-
dy for trying to "ruin married woman"
They told me it was State Prison offence
and If the man / had shot died within
twelve days, | would tie hung without a
doubt. You cannot imagine my awful ter
roi, Mr.. Editor, when heard these words.
Watching my opportunity, | rushed out Of
the back door OF the house with the whole
crowd after me, crying "stop thief stop
thiefm went over fences with bound,
through sloughs with rush, and gained
upon my pursuer rapidly. II was dark
by this time, and by a miracle Of good for
tune, though with loss Of my carpet bag
and hat escaped. walked thirteen miles
that night to the next village, and arrived
there in 4 sorry plight indeed.
The next day | learned the whole ar
.rangemeat the day before was a preconcert-
ed plan--another base deception. The
woman was servant in the tavern; the
man who personated her husband was not
married at all, and the brother was no rel
alive to her, the pistols were loaded with
blank cartridges, and the constable and war
rant were all sham.
Yours still as ever,
Il. CADDY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

indenture or contract with lis, aud second,
they never bought or contracted for sell
want with third person, but always with
the servant himself. Here the Israelite IS
permitted togo among the famiIiesof stran-
gers, and take the indentures for servants.
All who would voluntarily contract might
The price was agreed BY the contracting
parties, and paid to the servant But these
servants are to be his possession. Certain
~ the master has, for the price agreed up
on by the servant himself, a right TO all the
time and service Of that servant, for The
time specified. But, the master cannot
sell him, nor traffic in his offspring Yet,
are. not these servants to be the inheritance
Of the children! Certainly, the servant
has contracted his services to the family
for a time. If the father die before tie
time expires the servant is not released
from his contract, but must continue his
labor for the children forever. This mems
ill the expiration Of the time which in
most eases Nas years, or 49years, to the
jubilee. Was notthis right! Where is
the sanction to slavery here! ] cannot see
it. You may hear from me soon on the
New Testament teachings.
Tafton, April 9th. A. M. Dixon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

A NOVEL Law QUEsrios. new
question his arisen, VIZ: whether the seec
ding States can demand the entoFceineAt AZ
The extradilion treaty with Canada q
business man III Brownsville, Texas, 4 al-
Ieoed to have swindicd lis creditors to the
amount III $4,000. liz took refuge in
Canada. and offers 70 comnlDfs With BIS
creditors or fifteen cents on the dollar
They. however. preferred to dsp'afl hls
arrest under tlle exteadition ssess3, and II
remains to lie seen whether Canada vii
recognize the application.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18
How to Make a Lounge.

Many a one lives a lifetime wanting
the little luxuJies pertaining to comfort
within doors, because ofan impression that
he cannot afford to buy, and therefore can
not have them. Is it not SO; although the
gloss Of silk, or mahogany polish may
moi Be hal, d litti5 application ii leisure
hours, litile thought, and considerable de-
termination or perseverance will procure
all the comforts, if not the show Money
expended to fit up one show room, Or 20
purchase ore marbletop table, ifa2pIicd ID
Tie purchase of some easy chairs would
give daily pleasure, aad few im.h boards
and four pieces Of scantling cas- essily b
put together to form the frame work Of q
lounge. Cover this fist with cushion
Of common cotton cloth, stuff il with corr
husks or straw, then aiother covering of
cheap calico, and you haYs a resting place
equal, so far as comfort IS concerned, to
the very best solo,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

"WILL YOU Marry ME ."-0n SUNDAY
last was an occurrence III oae Of oarchurclr
es hariIy suited to the gravity Of the occa-
sion. After service, a young man who
carried the collecting plate, a. usual put bis
hand in his vest pocket to place upon It 4
piece Of money before stating TO collect ~.
lie dropped, as be supposed, q quarter On
the plate, and, without looking at i, pas
sel around among the congregation. In
stead Of silver, however, be lad unintention-
ally placed a conversation lozenge IN the
center Of the plate, and all we're astonislled,
at seeing the lozenge WIKI the words star
ing them III the flee, sssA'iIl you Marry Ae n
The young ladies probably thought this
was al unusual mode Of '.propo-ipgr lait
no doubt it was the sight Of them which
eansed the nlistake Washington States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-18

Ez5-I'he Chicago Journal Of the 9Th
inst. says:
1.-The colored fugitiyes inshis city, alarm
ed at the recent slave arrest, are leaving for
Canada in large numbers, The Michigan
CcutFaI train night before last aud last night
conveyed away hundreds"
The same paper advises all the fugitiyes
% leave for Canada IN i hurry:
eve advise every colorcd fugitive in the
city to make tracks for Canada as soon as
possible. Don't delay moment. Don't
let grass grow under your feet. Stand rot
upon the order Of your going but 90 at
once. You are not safe here"