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Richmonder Anzeiger. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1854-18??, 1861-03-09
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Richmonder Anzeiger. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1854-18??, 1861-03-09
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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15
UNCLE PHILIPS RIDE,
OR, FATHER KNOWS BEST.

II is two much to be borne One might
as well be slave al once! have good
mind to 70 anyhow.'
Uncle Philip heard these bitter. indignant
words. as he sat writing letters in the libra.
ry, and he wondered what trouble his ne
phew and namesake vas in now.
"Puar bow" thought he. with sigh: he
is well named. for lie has all he heaI.trnng
sell-WilI that brought Inc 50 much misery
and then he rose. and taking his stick, limp.
ed To the danr and said III low tone,
Philip
The boy was standing in the hall with his
hat in his hand and an irresolute lnuk upnn
his flushed and angry face. a. though h. we're
hestating whether Or mt % do what was 10
his mind. lie turned at The sound of his IN.
ele's voice with half guilty look, and shen
the gentleman said quietv,
Pat dawn your hat, Philip. anil come in
here want you, he obeyed wllhuut 4 ward.
His uncle looked at him with grave. kind
face. a. lie threw himself sullenly iniu cha,r,
and said presently.
'puor lellnw something ha. gene very
wrong with you, indeed. Tell mr about It
and we will see what can be dome
Nothing can be done brake ogt the boy
passionaiely. Yon know nv father never
gives up fnr any one We fellows have
been planning b,at-race all the wcek--a
rowing match. Won know, in our little skill.
and father encouraged il. because be- s.y.
he wants me 10 grow up strong aud stout.
and all that ani I've practiced - hard l'm
pretty sure | should beat ; and NOW, just be.
cause there's Bit of black cloud IL the sky
and some uhite.caps On the bay. he saws
can't 20. Its too bad The other fellows
all think I'm afraid to try-anl thet'll brtg
SO at school next week. wish had anoth
er father
on, Philip, Philip said his uncle. shack
ed anI griesr,l; where could ynu fad I'm
der, Or more loving one Ynu age strange.
" forgetting Gods conmand 10 honor u,
father
well he needn't be so terribly de,efmin.
ed, SAID the boy. sullenly.
'Yes-mhen he is right, as he almost al.
ways is, a he certainly is nov. Philip. Il
you we're MT blinicd by your eagrrness, yOu
would see yourself. that il would be perfect
recklessness to 90 out upon The water TO day.
This is a wind cloud, and il will burst ia a
gale BY and by; can hear the distant rum.
bic of the surf even nav. and see what clear
black and white the waves afe an afraid,
NY by. il you had yielded to The temptation
which came to you while ago. you would
have learned, as bitterly as did, the lesson
that father knovs best $.
You, Uncle Philipi How was ihsti
Xoa n.v.r tall ms abHut III.
Uncle Plnlip'. couairnanee grew shadow.
ed, and lie said. sadly,
No. ii Il painIJl to me. even now. 20
think of tie reckless. scli.wllled temper that
ssde me it, slave when was a boy, and
Brought a lifelong misfortune upon me.
But [ tell yau Of IL. Philip, because think
Il NAV help you 70 see now wrong your own
feeling is Just How. pray you may never
need suct, discipline as have bad!
Philip looked down. abashed, and touched
BY the sad, earnest tone, aud his uncle be-
gan,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15

along! Don't hang back, Charles, as if you
were afraid"
Charles Whitman went with his wife pas
slveiy, looking more like man on his way
to receive sentence than in expectation Of
pleasant sight. His thoughts were bitter.
Shall my Ada become lost 10 me-" he
said in his heart lost To me in a world OF
folly, fashion, and extravagancep
"Sit down. Charles" She led him to
large, cushioned chair. Her maaner had un.
dergone change. The brightness Of her
countenance had departed. She touk some
thing, in hurried way, from the drawer,
and catching up toolstool, placed it on the
floor near him, and loekpd teaderly and low.
ingly in his face. Then she handed him the
jewellers bill.
~. is receiptcd, You see" Her voice hut
tered little.
ada! hew is this? What does it mean I"
Ne flushed and grow eager.
:" returned the watch, and Mr.. 4. re.
cepted the bill. would have pair for dan
age, but he said it was uninjured, and asked
nothing"
"0h, Ada"
"And this is receipted also--and this.
handing the other bills she had paid. " .And
now. dear" she added. quickly, how Il,
you like nv dress Isn't it beautiful
We leave the explanation aud scene thai
followed to the readers imagination. II an,
fair lady. however. who. like Ada, has been
drawing too heavily upon her husband,
slender income, for silks and jewels. is at a
loss to realise the scene, let her try A,la's
experiment. Our word Tor it, she will find a
new and glad experience in life. Costly
silks and Jewels may be very pleasant things
but they are too dea,ly bought when the!
come at the eost of husbands embarrass
ment, mental dlsquetude, or alienation. To-
often the gay young wiie wears them as TIN
sign Of these unhappy conditions. Tranqi
hearts and sammy homes are precious lhlna'
too precious to be burdened and clouded
by weak vanity and love Of show. Keep this
in mind O ye fair ones. who have husbands
in moderate circumstances. Do not let sou.
pride and pleasure oppress them. Rich c!a'
thing, costly laces aud gems. are po'r substl.
tutes Tor smiling faces and hearts unshalow
ed by care. fake the lesson and live By il
rather than offer anpther illustration, in you
own experience, II the folly we have been
trying to expose and rebuke.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15

Il is reported that the English and FrrnrA
Ministers at Washington had protested 10
the Montgomery glsernment against issuing
letters d Marque. Impression 10 diplomat
ic circles that The Montgomery Government
would not take this rsspOnsibilii, against
such protest
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15
r To Person. om ot Employment. I'd
AGENTS WANTED,

IN every IOuhIJ ~ IHt tHIItu oVa1es'
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Il elsxlnily Illustrated Works pahIished.
Oar publications are o. the moa inisfeeling ehsfse.
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Msfchsnt, they are publishej IN the best style. snd
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~ 10 men u enterprise snd industrious habiis. this
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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15
N NoTICE E

M the account. o. wEBD a DICKSON fo'
S~ he year 1850, were due on The la q Jsns.
sry, and are nov made out ready or settlement Cal
and settle, Or look ior an eficsf. .o.,
January 10. II
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-05-15

n CASKS of LINE fer sale lcw for Cash. Al.o
w COFFEE. sIusn's SUGAR, and many other
sessonabls articles. -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
NASHVILLE, TENN. TUESDAY, JULY %, 1861
Joyful News!
The Cry is ''stin They Come. .
WHAT?

Why beautiful goods that viii cause great talk.
As our old friend, h. Powers, has just returned from
New York
And sreceving his store Southeast corner of the
Squares. -ssr-
rich Spring and Summer Stock, which he'll sell very
fair,
Embracing clothing and every article In the furnishing
line,
Which in beauty and durability sstruly divine !"
He has coats and pants Of almost every style and
Most fashionably cut, and very neatly pressed and
made - --t ,
And as for handsome vests-he'n sell you one in a
fash
For the very least possible share of your cash.
Nor forgetting old line Wings and Democrats
For whom he keeps a VARIETY of suitable hats,
The finest caps-all fancies sure to please
Both cloth and silk and new style Japanese;
Handsome shirts, and splendid cravats and collars,
So 70 NJ. Powers dontneglect to bring your dollars
For with myriads we would now dispute,
VINO dare say his garments fail to suit;
Those most neat and fastidious in taste,
Who of in badly made clothes their money waste.
But strange 10 say. for the very smallest sum,
You feel inclined to expend at Powers Emporium,
He will give you bargains very rcih are rare,
That will compel you for months TO wonder and stare.
He keeps clothing 70 suit the large and the small
And TO credit our word, just give him call.
sQuick sales and small profts'' is his long
traced,
SO TO N. Powers Store for bargains make haste.
apr3-2m ..l ..-
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Hos saA1. D. l. aAAllr'
NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS.

HAVING rebuilt our establishment, and furnished
II it throughout with the latest and most approved
facilities for manufacturing Piows etc., We are now
prepared 70 I'LL orders for all implements In line,
manufactured from the best quality Of MATERIAL and
In the best style Of workmanship. With our long
perience In the business and superior facilities for
doing the work, think we guaranty better ar
tcle than be obtained elsewhere adapted TO the
wants OF the Southern Planter and Farmer, and at
less prices than similar quality of work be pur
chased In the North SIC
Orders from merchants flied at . liberal discount
from card prices send your address, and get our
circular. SHARP Il HAMILTON.
decZ9-dAw3m s-@
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Cross FVies " Wanted

TNHE Nashville and North western Railroad Com
pany wish TO contract for 40, 900 CEDAR CROSS
TIES, feet long, inches thick, we'll hewn face
narrowest place not less than inches clear of bark
timber 10 be sound TO be delivered at the grade line
OF the road in Nashville.
The contractors want to contract for 80 600 WHITE
POST-OAK TIES OF the size the above TO be
delivered on the line Of the road piles from
IA TO section "A, enough each section supply the
same
Persons wishing 70 bid viii direct 10 the President
and Directors of the Nashville and North western Rail-
road Company, Nashville, Tennessee.
lulY2l-G. -------
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
NOTICE!

WYE have this day sold entire interest IN the
wv Book, Stationery and Periodical Business,
No. Union street TO Mr.. John T. Hagan and John d
w. Green, who will continue the business at the same
place, under the style Of Green & Co. 1
JOHNSON TREANOR,
On retiring from the book business, we return our
sincere than for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
u.s. and take pleasure in recommending successors
young Of experience In the business, and
thy in every way the confidence Of the people.
A. W. JOHNSON. JR,
oct6-u JOHN o. TREAN0R,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Our Hayana Plan Lotteries.

DRAW Four AZ TIMES MONTH.
And are the most liberal Of any Scheme offered
For particulars, address,
W. C. DAWSON & CO., Managers,
oct 81. Macon, and Savannah, Ga
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23

Extra Class 3, Draws Oct. 8, 1860.
And on every succeeding day Sunday excepted) at
O'Clock, p. n.
k1- In this Scheme, there are IS Numbers placed in
the WheeIfrom l up 10 75--and twelve OF these
Numbers are drawn from the Wheel. II q person se-
lects one Number of the IS, and that Number is
among the Numbers drawn, he gets i've times the
amount invested. 1.-TWO selected numbers drawn
he gets thirty for one; if three selected Numbers
are drawn, he gets two hundred for if four
lected Numbers are drawn, he gets a Thousand for
Il FIVE selected Numbers drawn, i've thousand
for If six selected Numbers drawn fifteen
thousand 10 one REMEMBER, If two, more, selected
Numbers taken and all those Numbers so selected
are not drawn among the Twelve Drawn Numbers, the
Ticket ia q Blank
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Bakery and Confectionery for

Il part q ths city, and u doing good cash hnai-
usss, but sxine to1ks ~ health q the prowisoe,
win Be- dspessd of reasonable price, and tsrm1 -
CAMP, is tais efaas. issl2-u
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
ARTICLE VII.
DIVIDEND.

THE Nashville Commercial Insurance Company
u have tki2 day Declared semi i-snEnzl d1vsnend
Of three doArD share The capital nzoek. pAxAb1a
90 or sfIsr the losh instant II -
JAMES WALKER,
uays-ln. :. sscTssszy
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Nd EW WIN D,Sa
ADVERTISING AGENCY.

1873 Nassau st., next door to the Nassau Bank, n Y,
is the Agent for the NASHVILLE PATRIOT, and the best
circulating Journals in the United States Canadas aud
West Indies b ID .--- .1.l
He is authorized TO receive advertisements for us at
our published rates.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
CONSTITUTION
OF THE
Confederate States of America.

We the people Of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character in
lish justice insure domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings OF liberty ourselves and our poster
ty-inyokng the faver and guidance of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
Five Hundred Beautiful Works of
a Art. .-.

comprising valuable paintings, marbles, parans, out
lines, &C., forming a truly national benefit.
TIE SUPKkB ENGRAVING, which every subscriber will
receive, entitled, sFALrAFF AUsTERIsG RsCRUTr -
one Of the most beautiful and popular engravings
issued in this country 1t is done STEEL fine
tte and SiPS, and Is printed heavy plate paper,
80 by 38 inches making most choice ornament suit
able for the walls of either the library parlor Office
Its subject the celebrated of Sir John Falsta
receiving, In Justice Shadows office, the recruits
which have gathered for the dragged regiment "
IL could not be furnished by the trade for less than
ave dollars.
The Art Journal is too well known TO the whole
country TO need conmendation. 1t is a magnifcently
illustrated magazine of Art containing Essays Stories
Poems, Gossip, &c, by the very best writers in
America f-
The Engraving is sent 10 any part or the country
by mail with safety, being packed in cylinder, post
age prepaid.
Subscriptions will be received until the evening Of
the 31st OF January, 1851, at which time the books
will close and the premiums be given 10 subscribers
No person is restricted 10 a single subscription
Those remitting SIS, entitled to five memberships
and TO extra Engraving for their trouble.
Subscriptions from California the Canadas, and all
Foreign Countries must be So so instead of $3 in
der 10 defray extra postage, etc.
For further particulars send for copy of the ele
ganty illustrated Art Journal, pronounced the hand
soest asagGziBe in America. II contains Catalogue
Of Premiums, and numerous superb engravings. Reg
ular price, so cents per number. Specimen copies,
however will be sent 10 those wishing 10 subscribe
receipt Of Is cents, in stamps coin. Address
c. l.. DERBY, Actuary c. A. A.
noy17-H $40 Broadway, New York.
SCOTT GOSS, Secretary rt Nashville, Tenn. + q
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
MI. C.. BRUCE,
Auction & Commission Merchant,
Corner Cedar and Cherry sts.,
Nashville, Tenn.

ID ESPECTFUILY solicits oonsignments OF Merchsn-
N dise Of all classes Satisfaction given 70 consgn-
ees and purchasers nearly possible. Consignees
Of goods 70 ths market viii ind auction well
lifted up and the goods win be sold without delay and
the money paid over forthwith
n B-No goods bought or sold On my own account.
Charges reasonAble and liberal advances nadeon con-
sianments. mar2s
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
ARTICLE ~.

i Full faith and credit shall be given In "a eh
state TO the public acts, records and Judicial proceed
Ings Of every other State. And the Congress NAV
by general laws, prescribe the manner IN which
such acts records, and proceedings shall be proved
and the effect theieof
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
ggntteries.
w ALTON
FEMALE COLLEGE LOTTERY!
OF GEORGIA. -T
CHARTERED BY THE STATE IN 1856
w. c. Dawson & Co., Managers,
MACON, Or SAVANNAH, GA
NOVEL SGN
POLICY Plan Lottery
Extra Glass Q, Draws Oct. 8, 1860.

By this scheme purchasers can select their own
Numbers, and pay any amount for ticket they may
iesire. = Z,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23

The Congress shall have power
l. To lay and collect taxes duties, imposts, and ex-
cises for revenue necessary pay the debts provide
for the common defence, and carry on the govern
OF the Confederate Siatee but bounties shall
be granted from the reasury nor shall any duties
taxes importatons from foreign nations be laid
promote foster any branch OF industry and all du-
ties mposts and excises shall be uniform throughout
the Confederate States:
9. To borrow money on the credit OF the Confeder-
ate States:
8. To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and
among the several States and with the Indian tribes
but neither this, nor any other clause contain
ed in the constitution shall be construed dele
gate the power to Congress appropriate money for
any internal Improvement intended 70 facilitate com
merce except for the purpose OF furnishing lights,
beacons and buoys and other aids 70 navigation upon
the coasts, and the Improvement OF harbors and the
which cases. such duties shall be laid on the navsa-
tion facilitated thereby, rs may be necessary 70 pay
the costs and expenses thereof: i.
e. 10 establish uniform laws Of naturalization, and
out the Confederate States, but law Of Congress
shall discharge any debt contracted before the passage
s. To coin money, regulate the value thereof and Of
foreign coin, and nx the standard Of weights and
g. To provide for the punishment Of counterfeiiing
the securities and current com OF the Confederate
States; 80 ssts
4 To estsbsh post ofacss and post routes; but the
expenses Of the Postoce Department, ster the nrsf
day Of March In the year of Lord eighteen hun
dred and sixty three shall De psia OUT Oh its own re-
venues;
g. To promote the progress Of science and useful
arts by securing for limited times 70 authors and in
venors the exclusive right TO their respective writings
.. To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme
10, To dedns aud punish piracies and feouies osm
mittsd On the high seas, and onsnoes against the law
u 10 declare var, grant letters cf u.rque and 70
ss and make rules concerning captures On land ana
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23
ARTICLE |.
SECTION j.

AL legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested
in Congress Of the Confederate States which shall
consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-23

i. Treason against the COnfederste Staten shall
consist only IN leyying war against them or In ad
herng 10 their enemies, giving them aid and COM
TORT No person shall be convicted Of uness
on the testimony of two witnesses the same overt
act, or on confession In open court --
z The Congress shall have power to declare the
punishment OF treason, but sttainder of treason
shall work corruption Of blood forfeiture except
during the life of the person aJtainted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-04-02
etruy MoD>y Letters
Criminal


SMARTISG UNDER a rIlsAsHrsG her husband
gave her, and shame for It's cause, her own in
fidelity, VERONICA kuAUEK went up stairs and
hanged herself, at New Orleans, on saturlly.
A HUSBAND DEPOSITED sI, 200, tho produce
0f business tour, In tbs hands Of bis wife at
Cincinnati on Friday. Since then money and
wife have been missing.
A DELIRIoUsLY DRUNKEN PLANTER, CmAs.
ARGuM, in Sumter County, Fla, some two
week o, shot tive OF bis negroes dead while
they were at work in the field.
A YOUNG GIRL, II years old, was found
guilty Of manslaughtcr, at TauntOn, Mass, on
Wednesday. She had murdered her infant to
avoid exposure.
EDwARp LEE FORTIFIED himself with two
elasses Of viii, key, at Dunkirk, N. Y, last
week, went into his bedroom ard bled himself
to death, by seyering an artery In his arm.
SOME MeoHIEvoUs BoIs, fipiing lad Of
thirteen, SiEpHEs MALoY asleep lately in
Worthwhile, Wisconsin, plscel a mat III under
his nsse, and the fumes Of sulphur caused his
death the next day.
ELLEN SMITH HAS RKcovKRED 3 900 OF
FRANCIS CLEMENrsoN, Of Ohio, for breach OF
promise Of marriage, after twenty years court
ship. Two hundred dollars q year for waiting
does not appear TO bo more than she Is entitled
10.
THREE YoUNa DAsrARDs, failing to induce
q respectable womIn to accompany them TO an
infau Gus iefreshment den In Albany, on We'd
nssG ay night, threw dirt In her face her cries
b-oupbt tho police, and one Of tho rascals, JOIN
| LsDsLKY, was arrested.
Az IRArE ACTOR named CHANDLER, re-
Gently challenged BAKsEY WILLIAMS to NOR
til combat, who, hearing that he WAS a dea
shot, chose pistols, loaded " the muzzle tire
breast to breast; the challenger declined wsapo
| aud distance.
A DnUSKEs RowDY, LORENZO SrRICk
| IAsD, who has often been in Jail on account o.
| his brutal conduct, while druak, attacked hi
wife with an axe, at Utica, on Saturday night
and fractured her skull; the poor woman Is no
expected to live, and the british husband Is Il
iail.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-04-02
Sea- IIu,tlaG.

There were seven or eight hugo fellows all
lying close to the outer edge o' til, icc aud
We frat opened spprosches in form asains'
them. They were very shy, and woult not
allow tho boat to come within shot but no
sooner had they d.yed into the sea th III thsir
unfortunate habit " curiosity got the better of
them, and every one Of them came close around
the boat, popping up their heads like " jack
In. the.box, and fourishing their heels Ia the
air contenptuously, as they divod again.
never enjoyed moro exciting sport than had
for couple Of hours or "a, for as fast as could
load and fire thero was a great round bullet
head standing like target IN tho water ready
for me, and, a. tho sea was calm, nearly every
shot was successful. Without the boat going
100 yards from tho spot, | shot ccad hftecn
seals of the very largest size but, although
took the utmost pains not to fire sntil tho boats
head was directed straight towards the seal,
and within thirty yards Of him, still | had the
perversc bad uck TO lore twelve out OF tho ~
teen, and general y had tho iditionsl vexstien
Of seeing them sinking out Of the roach Of tho
hsrpoor, Just q second VI time too late. W.
managed to get hold Of three immense 70 lows.
my harpooper most culpabky missed his stroke
at another, as the brat shot passed him while
he lay floating On the surface, aud tho iron
'dIcs" out Of a fifth after he was fairly struck
1broe Of them sank In water 10 shallow th At
We easily felt tho bottom with . harpoon, but
1t Hps 80 muddy that we groped for them IN,
vsonRly for sometime. Nth Sed-
lIrfA.