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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-11

VOL XIV.

receipt Of a heavy stock OF GROCERIES I
M T-0Re eornprsirS extensive and varsea asso I
sSefhinr 1uaiy k IN line, ana 70 which Fe re
specially invite the attention o. TIE trace
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-11
sPRING STOCK

All Of which / will cell very
Union street. mArSI
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
Perils of slavery.

The Memphis 4+Ualanohe gives the particu
lars of a horrible murder of white man and
two slaves.
On Mr., Byrnd's plantation near Commerce
Miss, the overseer, while standing in front oI
the negro cabins, smoking, was assaulted by
four slaves, one of whom felled him with a
club. The overseer recovered his feet, drew
his knife, and killed two of tine negroes, when
the other two, falling upon him, one choked
him with his handkerchief until he was insen-
sible, and the other twisted his body until his
neck was broken. The negroes fed across
the Arkansas river, and dogs being procured.
chase was made, but with what success is not
known.
The Nashville Union gives particulars of an
affair in which a white man was murdered, and
two others wounded by slave, and the negro
lyncfed.
4 Mr. Moore, Of Sumner County, Tennessee,
was preparing 10 remove with his slaves TO AL
ALBANIA. Ali his negroes save one were willing
to go, and this one Mr.. Moore was handcuffing.
when he attacked his master with a knife he
had concealed, and cut his throat but not
fatally. The father of Mr.. Moore and a friend
came to the rescue, when the "boy" cut the
throat of the former from car to ear, killing
him instantly, and also cut the latter severely.
The neighbers rallied and we're compelled to
shoot three balls into the negro before he would
yield the knife, when he was secured and hung
upon the spot.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

HORRIBLE MURDER II LOUISIANA DIR.
Williamson. 4 very wealthy planter of Assum-
ton, La, was murdered on the 10Th ult., by
Henry and Frank, two brothers of his wife,
whom he had adopted, having no children oil
his own. They had quarreled with him in the
morning. The New Orleans Bee says:
In the evening, DR.. w. went out TO visit a
patient, taking with him his little negro boy.
On returning, just as the boy was raising the
bar to let the carriage in, two men rushed
forward. While one seized the bride of the
horse, the other asked if it was Dr. Williamson
who was in the carriage On receiving reply
n the affirmative, he discharged six barrels OF
a revolver at the doctor, who fell bathed in
blood The little negro fed, and when the
noise of The firing attracted the attention Of
the household, DIR. Williamson was found
stretched on the earth in the agonies Of death
/ having received four balls in different parts o
! his body. Suspicion fills on the brother!
Henry and Frank, especially as the former
when accused of the deed, replied in his con
fusion " 1t was not l that fired at him i
was my brother" Both have been arrested
Public excitement is at the highest pitch, an,
special constables have been appointed t,
guard the prison, and prevent the accuse,
from suffering the rude and summary justic
of Judge Lynch.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
Is l. a Gear EaraeS 2,

Mrs GAGE, of the Colonel's Field Notes, has
visited the Ohio halls of Legislation, and takes
the negative of that mooted question. In her
Home Department of the Notes, she makes
this home thrust at our lawmakers:
21st-At three this afternoon went to the
Capitol with company of Indies, to see tie
humble servants of the State of Ohio make a
Senator for these Disunited States. II is not
great job, as farmers know, to raise barn
after the timbers are all ready squared and
joined, they only need to take hold, and all
hands heave no ! and up it goes, These Halls
of Legislation are queer places. Some Edit
or has dubbed them Bear Gardens. l don't
out of respect to the bears! Bears don't
smoke cigars nor drink whiskey don't often
put their legs where their heads ought to be,
don't throw paper wads, don't go round MUNICH
ing cakes, apples and candies, or begging chews
of tobacco, don't swear, don't tear up sheet
after sheet Of white paper FURNISHED by the
State for want of something to do, don t
receive four dollars per day and perquistes
for blocking the wheels of government and
keeping the earnest, honest and industrious
from doing their duty; therefore l think it is q
great SANDER on the descendants of Bruin, to
call the Genera Assembly of Ohio "Bear
Garden
Who rises to a "question of privilege OF
that
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
kh0rt Crops in England.

In the British Parliament, on the 2Sth ult
Mr.. Caird called attention 10 the serious de
| fciency OF last harvest, and the consequent
necessity for increased economy in the public
expenditures He described the failure as
having extended TO potatoes as well as The
cereal crops, and the prospects of the future
harvest as not much better; with the best
weather, not more than an average crop
could be expected. He said s.7-
"He found that whilst last year, in the six
months ending February, We imported from
the United States 100000 quarters of corn,
amounting to e318,0O0, in the corresponding
months last season NC imported 2,l95,000
quarters at a ccst of s6, ,25OOOO, or nearly 20
times as much. From Russia and Prussia
we had also imp ported much greater quantities,
and from France we had imported nearly six
times as much grain. The total increase OF
imported grain might be estimated at up
wards Of el2. 100000. as compared with the
six months ending February, 1850. This
would plainly show the cause of the pressure
which was at present felt in mercantile circles,
but at any rate, there was the satisfaction OF
knowing that there would be no general def
ci ency, and there was also reason TO hope that
this season of difficulty would soon pass
over"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
RT7rarR mTIUmCR am mKRaY.

=
I have noticed that q married man falling
intOwisfortune Is more apt to retrieve his
situation in the world, than single one, chief
ly because his spirits are smoothed and re-
lieyed by domestic endearments, and selfEes-
Pect kept alive by finding that, although a
broad may be darkness and humiliation, yet
there Is stil little world of love at home of
which he il the monarch. Whereas, single
man Is apt 70 run to waste and selfneglec5,
20 fall 20 rains like some deserted mansion, for
want Of Inhabitants. have often had occa-
sion to remark the fortitude with which EO-
men sustain the most overwhelming reYerses
of fortune. These disasters which break down
the spirit Of man, and PROSTATE him in the
dust, seem to call forth all the energies Of the
softer sex, and give such intrepidity and ele-
yation to their character, that at times it ap-
proaches to sublimity. Nothing can be more
20 uching than to behold soft and tender fe-
male, who had been all weakness and depend
ence, and alive to trivial rOughness, while
treading prosperous path, suddenly rising in
mental force to be the comforter and support
er Of her husband under misfortuBes, abiding
with unshrinking frmness the bitterest bast
Of adversely. As the vine which has long
twined its graceful foliage about the oak, and
has been lifted by its sunshine, viii, when the
hardy plant Is shattered by the tAundeFbo.t,
cling around it with lis carressing teudrils,
and bind up its shattered bgow so, it is beau
tifully ordained by Providence, that woman,
who is the ornament and dependent Of man in
bis happier hours, should be his stay and sol
ace xhen smitlen with dire and sudden cal
amity winding herself into the rugged re-
eesses of his nature, tenderiy supporting his
dropping head, and binding up the broken
heart Washington IrUing.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
a Epv al the Revelntion.

In the year l 776 when Geo. George Clin-
ton resided in Albany, there came a stranger
to his house, one cold winter morning soon
after the family had breaklasted. He was
welcomed by the household, and Hospitality
entertained A breakfast ordered and the
Governor, with wife and daughter employed
in knitting, was sitting before the fire, and en-
tered into conversation with him about the
affairs of the country, which naturally led to
the inquiry of what was his occupation. The
caution and hesitancy with which the stranger
spoke aroused the keen-sightcd Clinton. He
communicated his suspicious to his wife ind
daughter, who closely watched his every word
and action. Unconscious of this, but finding
that he had fallen among enemies. the stranger
was seen to take something from his pocket
and swallow it, Madame Clinton, with the
ready tact of women of these troubled times
went quietly into the kitchen and ordered hot
coffee to be Immediately made, and added to
it strong dose oftdfdr 6gsiic. The stranger,
delighted with the smoking beverage, ,partook
freely of it, aiId Madame Clinton soon had the
satisfaction Of seeing it produce the desired
effect. True to scripture, "out of his own
mouth was he condemned" A silver bullet
appeared, which, upon examination, was un-
screwed, and found to contain an important
dispatch for Burgoyne. The spy wits tried
condemned and executed, anG the bullet is
preserved in the family.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

An Island or Kelley's Island, in
Lake Erie, near Sanduslly. is famous for its
vineyards. The number of acres Oh the island
set to grapes is two hundred aud thirty; of these
sixty-two are in bearing; the Others were set in
1859 and 1860, These are divided among a.
ty7seven propretors, each having vineyard Of
from one to twenty-thTce acres. About one
tenth Of the land is occupied In one of the
vineyards the vines are six feet apart one way
and eight feet the other, the rows running north
and south, and the vines trailed on wires fasten.
ed to posts twenty-five feet apart. At three
years the yield should be three thousand
pounds to the acre, which is about half crops
but an acre in full bearing will produce seven
thousand pounds, worth $3.50. Grapes are
shipped East and West in boxes. The CatnwbA
is the principal variety. about one sixth of the
grape cop this year @as uide into wine. The
value OF last year S crop which was about twen-
ty acscs in extent, was Ss,O 900; there are sixty
two acres ef grapes, worth $40 per arcc-iu
all S25, 600. '1-
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

Thousands of years ago a story was told Of
a stupid traveller, who on coming 10 river
sat down upon the bank, saying, IN wait till
It runs by. A thousand times since, people
have laughed at the simpleton, priding them
selves on their own greater wisdom. And
yet tens of thousands of times have these peo-
pie, in reference to the general affairs of life,
initiated the lazy ignorance of the fool, and
waited for the river to run by.
How often do parents, for example, when
they witness exhibitions of anger, falsehood
Aand disobedieuce in their children, shut their
eyes willfully TO the co consequence of letting the
evil 20 nncorrected, and say to themselves,
"He will outgrow it," What is this but
waiting for the river to run by? The first
lesson which child learns should be that of
discipline. n o man can succeed in life, or
sWih tie esteem of his neighbors, or deserve
=, the appreciation of his own conscience, who
gives way to petulance, duphcity or other
vices and it is as much easier 10 check these
natural infrmities in youth, rather than in
age, as 1t is to cross river near the fountain
head instead Of where it widens into an estu-
"a ary of the sea. The parent who hopes that
such vices will cure themselves, waits in vain
OF the river to run by.
a merchant finds his trade declining, q
mechanic his busines falling off, lawyer his
clients leaving him, doctor his practice
ccasing but instead of going to work reso-
lutely to discover the cause aud rectify the
error be sits down. folds hands, aud says luck
will turn some day" Docs such man de,
serve to succeed Have such E:en ever sue
Geeded E? Life is a battle, in which victory is
with him who 6ghts the bravest, perseveres
the longest, and brings the most ability to
bear on the campaign. When the British
marched on 10 Baltimore, did our fathers lay
in their beds and trust to chance to save them
No they went boldly forth TO meet the enemy
and the God of battles rewarded then, with
,5a success So in the pursuits OF life, he -tri-
{ umphs who deserves it most. Wealth and
fame are the prizes of those who struggle
hardest for them. The only way is to plunge
boldly into the current of adverse fortune
breast its waves, and buffet your course mau'
fully to the other shore. 1t will never do to
wait till the river runs by.
igHa In friendship, if some unknown. cause has
iaA produced an alienation, don't say, as toe
many do, 'he may get pleased again as he can,
but find out the estrangement, apologize Il
~, you are in the wrong, and expostulate amica
bly, if otherwise. If you wait till The rivel
runs by, you may wait forever, aud also fine
the longer you wait the current runs deeper
4 In your own family. never wait till the rivel
runs by but if u wifes feelings are hurt, ex
plain or make PREPARATION at once; for life i
TOO short and happiness too precious to b
wasted in obstinacy, sullenness or misunder
standing, when few words will remedy all
Never stand on the shore, in cold aud suffer
ing, while green and sunshiny fields invite yor
across, in The idle hope "that the riter vii
run by
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
8nra1 aud domestic.
horticultural.
Eight Bsasous fer Planting AN orchard.

Eight Reasons fer Planting an Orchard.
l. DR.. Dwight used to remark to his pupils
at Yale, that the raising of fruit was the
cheapest and peasantest way of entertaining
ones friends. We are creations of society,
and it is a very important object TO mike the
social board attractive to all wh3 honor us
with their friendship. A dish of well grown
apples is always wholesome and acceptable.
2. An orchard isalways an ornament to tic
! farm, its beautiful blossoms, its summer dra-
/ perry of greer, and ITS autunia burden Of yeI-
low and ruddy fruit No farm is Complete
without IFS acres of orchard.
3. The cultivation of fruit is a very pleasant
occGpation5 and has an important influence
upon the mind and heart Of the cultivator.-
1t requires higher intelligence than the grow
/ ing of annual crops. It fosters forecast and
hopcfulness, and tefls to cheerful temper.
! 4. 1t makes home attractive children arc
universally fond of fruit, and the homes where
this luxury is always enjoyed, will be loved
| on that account 1t will be pleasant con-
trast with many homes around thenT.
s. 1t will tend to guard children against
vice and crime. So strong is the desire for
fruit, that they may steal it if it be not pro
vided for them at home. And the boy that
grows up plGndering his neighbors yard and
orchard, is very likely to steal more valuable
things when he becomes a man.
q 6. 1t is very sure investment. an appI,
tree, if well planted, is about as hardy as al
oak, and sure. to bear fruit according to thu
labor bestowed upon it. When houses burr
up, and banks fail, and railroad stocks deprc
ciate the orchard will yield dividends.
I. 1t is not only sure investment for your
self, but for your children. No real estate ii
their inheritance is likely to be so permanent
ly valuable. An orchard in good soil vii
bear fruit for hundred years.
8. IT is a perpetual Indictment to thanks
giving to the beuntifrl Creator. 1t yields its
burden of precious fruit yearly, giving large
returns for the labors of the husbandman, an'
calling him to behold the wisdom and good
ness Of Providence. Do not fail to plan
that long deferred orchard and while you ar,
about it, select good marketable fruit. Th
best is the cheapest. -aa ss.f
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
Old Wagons and Carriages.

Almost every farmer in the early part Of
his practice, is tempted to buy SECOND hand
wagons, old carriages, etc, from their cheap
ness but if he keeps correct account Of the
bills for repairs by the Blacksmith, wheel
wright, painter and others, he will soon dis.
cover that the first wear of the carriage is the
cheapest. Thus new Rocllaway will fre
quently run-two, three or four years, with
scarcely repair, and if well cared for, will
seem to be almost as good as new; the next
three years will develop rather different
state of things. Those who have most ox-
perieuee, find it to their advantage to sell theiI
old carriages before they begin to need fire.
quent repair. a carriage, like carpet, may
be worn long time in good order. but as
soon as either show wear, they are well solo
at half their COST Working Farmer.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

"a THsT FIRST international difficulty with the
Southern Confederacy has occurred in Brook
lyn, in the case Of Patrick MeCluslly-whose
name betr,ys his origin-who was brought
before Juslcc lately on charge Of intoxicA.
tion. He denied the right Of the Court to try
him, as be was u citizen Of the Southern Con
fcdcracy, in proof Of which he pulled a small
Palmetto flag out OF his pocket aud fourished
it defantly before the Justice. The Court.
however, did not recognize the right Of seces-
sion, individually or by States so Patrick
was convicted, fined SlO and costs, and in de-
fault OF payment was sent 10 Jail for ten days,
protesting vehemently that " it would he the
occasion of war between the United States
and the Confederate States Of America"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
Abraham Linculn's First EgsssaF6 to
Congress.

To the Senate Of the United States.
1 have received a copy of a resolution to the
Senate, passed on the 25th inst, requesting
me, if in my opinion it is not incompatible
with the public interest, to communicate tc
the Senate the dispatches of Major Robert
Anderson to the War Department during the
time he has been in command of Fort Sumter
On examination of the correspondence thus
called for, 1 have, with the highest respect for
the Senate, come to the conclusion that at the
present moment, the publication Of it would
be inexpedient
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, March 26th, 1861.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

FATAL AFFKAY-We learn from an atten-
tive correspondent that H. Walker shot and
fatally wounded Fhos. Sparks in. Owen county,
KY, on Friday. He also wounded man NAM
ed Steplett and shot at several others, but
without hitting them. Walker made his escape.
Il Lou. Cour. Ist.
Gov. Medary's "Crisis" comes out fiat foot
ed for the adoption by the Government of the
Constitution of the Southern Confederacy
manifest destiny" being "upon us" 1t also
favors the adoption OF Vallandigham's scheme
of four separate governments.
Cassius NJ. Clay, Minister to Russia, will
sail with his family, for Liverpool, by the Per
sia, on the oath of April.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

mo. 7.I

No. T.. AN Act
10 amend an act entitled q an acthto provide
Tor the Organization OF cities and ineorp ,ra-
ted villages passed May ., ls53. I
SECTION /. BE il enacted by the General As
sembly of the State of Ohio, Thut original Sec
ton fortv-cight of said act be amended so as to
read as follows: Section as The mayor, or
in case of his absence the recorder, shall pre-
side at all meetings Of the council; the record
or shall also be and act as the clerk of tliu
corporation, and shall attend all meetings OF
the council and make a fair and accurate record
nances made and passed by the council and
the same shall at all times be open for the in
spection of all persons interested; and it shall
he the further duty of tho recorder previous to
the first Monday in April of each year to makC
and enter in the record book of the corporation
an account OF all the receipts and expenditure,
Of the corporation of the preceding year, stating
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NO. g.
Laws or OHIO,
pCBLlsHEp By AUTHORITY.
No. IL a AN ACT


No. J.. AN ACT ..
oRmend section sfiecu an eutitle ah Act reg
ulaihg the mo lc Vt Administering Assiunients IN
trust Ior the benefit Of Creditors, passed Aptil 8,
1852
SECTION J. BE II Enacted Jy me GensroR ytssB'GIr Of
the Nds q" ohio. That section fifteen Of the above de
SCrbed act be amended TO rril follows Section
fifteen. Nothing IN his aCt shaii he coIstrucdas to
require any property eNCIupt fiuin .levy sale upon
execution 20 be delivered payment debts or
authoriZ any property belonging the wife before
marriage, alitnht converted tle is BE-
taken in payment OF the debts Of her hnsbant the
aSsgnor SHALL seek 10 avail hms II Of homestead
emption uner the provisions of this section il shall BE-
the duty OF the appraisers provided for the third
section OF thr act regulating the mode Of administering
assignments in trust fer the benefit creditors PASSED
April s, S59, aud Of which act this amcndnieut
To, set oil to sd assignur SGclt homestead pFOVde
for IN the act TO te II the homestead OF iauics from
forced sale on execution To ay dcbts passed March
%, 1850 et s. s.-.
SEC = That original section fifteen Of the act or
which this il amendment. he the hereby
rdpealei This act 70 take effect and BE- in force fr0m
and after lis passage
RICHARD q. PARSONS
Speaker Of the House Of Rrpres CntatiYcs,
ROBERT e. KIRK
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12
Passed February :, 1861.
LNo. 1o.i AN AcT

TNo. l0.l AN ACT
To repeal all special acts Of Incorporation which
have not been accepted or acted upon.
SECTION ! BE it enacted by the General AS
scmbly of the State Of Ohio, That all special
acts Of incorporation IN furce in this State
Which have not been accepted or acted upon,
be and the same are hereby repealed.
passage. - k
~ I'll DaI RICHARD G.. PARSONS,
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives.
- - ROBERT G. KIRK.
1+i President Of the Senate
Pa ,sed February :, 1861. rI..s -f. I'm
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-12

Margaret Partwell, while suffering from bill
lious fever, at Columbia, S. c., recently dranl
a gallon of fresh milk, and died in thirty-si1
hours after. "