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printing Office to the banking Offices which
makes every sheet Of paper that ia struck
of from the press, so that the printers cam
not manufacture q single sheet Of blank
notes that is not recorded 10 the bank.
On the same principles of neatness, q
shaft is made to pass from one apartment to
another, connecting a clock in sixteen
wings of the establishment, and regulating
them with such precision that the whole OF
them are always pointing to the same sec
ond Of time. In another room was a ma
chine exceedingly simple, for detecting light
gold coin. A row of them is dropped one
BY one upon spring scale. II the piece Of
gold was of the standard weight, the scale
rose to a certain hight, and the coin slid of
upon the eide of the box. If less than the
standard, it rose little higher, and the coin
slid upon the other side. Iasked the weigh
er what was the average number o! light
coins that came into his hapds, aad strangely
enough, be said twas question he was no,
allowed to answer.
The next room Isntered was that in W hich
the notes are all deposited which are ready
for issue.
"We have thirty.two millions of pounds
sterling in this room." the officer remarked
to me; twill you take little of it," told
him it would be vastly agreeable, and he
handed me million sterling, ($5, 900 600 }
which received with many thanks for bis
liberality, but he insisted upon my deposit
ing it with him again, as it would hardly be
safe to carry so much money into the street
= very much fear that shall never see that
money again. In the vault beneath the door
was director and cashier, counting the
bags OF gold which the men were pitching
down to them, each bag containing ,hous-
and pounds sterling just from the mint.
This world Of money seemed to realize the
fables of Eastern wealth, and gave me new
and strong Impressions Of the magnitude o.
the business done here, and Of the extent @
the relations Of this one institution TO tht
commerce of the world.
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A Pcep into the Bank Of England

The Bank of England must be seen on the
inside as we'll as out; and to 60 into the inte
rior of this remarkable building, to observe
the operations of an institution that exerts
more moral and political power than any
sovereign in Europe, you must have an order
from the Governor of the Bank. The build
ing occupies en- irregular area OF eight acres
of ground-an edifce Of no architectural
beauty, with no one window toward the
street, being lighted altogether from the
roof of the enclosed area.
was led on, presenting my card OF ad-
mission, into private room, where, after
delay of few moments, messenger came
pnd conducted me through the mighty and
mysterious building. Down we went into
O room where the notes of the Bank, receiv'
ed the day before were now examined, com.
pared with the entries in the books, and
slowed away. The Bank Of England never
issues the same note second time. 1t re-
ceives, in the ordinary course of business
about Es6o, 900, s., ,0oo, 900, daily, in notes
these are put into parcels according to theil
denominations, boxed up with the day oI
their reception, and are kept ten years; al
the expirs tion Of which period they are taken
out and ground up in mill which saw rum
ming. and made again into paper. II in the
course Of ton years, any dispute in business
or law suit should arise concerning the pay
ment OF any note, the Bank can produce the
identical bill.
To meet the demand for notes constantly
used up, the Bank has its own paper makers
iss own printers, its own engravers. oil the
work under the same roof and even makes
the machinery BY which most of its OWE
work is done. A complicated but beautiful
operation ID register extending from The
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S&listellautous,
Catching a Sunbeam.

The sun is already shining in the sky Of
our lives, and his bright beams coming down
to gladden. the earth. But into how fa3s
hearts do they find their way .-Theet day "a,
upon which our minds dwell, like the mate.
rial earth, has its dense forests, its deep, dim
valleys, its dark caves, and caverns into
which the sunlight rarely if ever comes
1t would seem as if many people loved these
gloomy shades, and hid themselves, from
choice, away from the bright and beautiful
sunshine. They carry shadows in their fa'
ces. When they come into your presence
it seems as if the air was suddenly dsrkened
by passing cloud.
Mr.. Hickman was one of these men who
walk, for the most part, in dark valleys, or
sit in dreary caverns. Rarely, II ever, on
returning home, did he bring light into his
dwelling. II there was merry laughter
among the children on his entrance, their
voices were hushed if loves light beamed
from the countenance of his wife, as she
sported with her little ones, It faded away,
giving place to sober, thoughtful, half
troubled look. He always came home
bringing shadow with him, and sat, for the
most part, in this shadow, through all the
| eheerless evenings.
Why was this Was there great trou.
Bile in the heart of Mr.. Hickman! Had he
passed through some depressing misfortune,
or suffered some terrible of1ic,ion? No.
It was as we'll with him as with most peo.
ple-better than with a very, large number.
His business was very prosperous, and every
wear he added many thousand dollars to his
rapidly accumulating fortune. But he was
not man possessing an orderly adjusted
mind, was easily disturbed by trifes, and
annoyed by incidents that abould not have
affected him any more than the buzSing OF a
fly. But the real cause lay deeper and more
hidden, grounded II N inordinate selfish.
ness, that robbed him 81 the plest emP"n''
might have attended success, through elfitD.
Of others good fortune. Y s. se
He was jealous Of bis compeers in bust.
ness, and always experiencedsa disagreeable
sensation when he heard them spoken Of 81
suecessful. No wonder that sunlight cOult
not find its way into his heart. Envy an,
ill.will, burn in what heart they may, al
ways send up black smoke that obscure
the heavens. The sun 10 there, smiling d
brilliantly as ever, but its rays cannot pene
| trs.e this cloud Of passion. No day passe
10 which something did potoecur 70 disturl
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Or The Baltimore American has q cor"
respondent 10 attendance on the "Cotton
Congress" at Motgomery. In bis last letter
he says:
I have resson 10 believe that the result OF
the labors of the Postal Committee, as we'll
as the Congress, in establishing postal ar
rangements and facilities will prove any
thing but satisfactory to the people. Once
accustomed to three cents rate, they will re-
luctantly give it up for higher rate. 10 or
der to show their patriotism BY paying i've
cents per letter, carried SO many miles, and
ten cents for so many more. That It 10 im'
possible to charge lass than Eve cents on
each letter you willrsadily recognize. Tbs
distances are greater here than at the North
there are fewer letter writers, aud the
post Offices are scattered over immense tracts
Of country little travelled save BY mail fines.
supported by the Government. You else
are aware OF the fact, and an undeniable
fact it is, that it has all along been the South.
ern mail routes, that have kept the Post
Office Department at Washington 90 con"
stant'y in debt.
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WHOLE NUMBER BlS.

b tod. We Idls Ssdt zssy through KIN
bureh. and IN day we got one bundled snd
fifty, all doing for themselves. ] wss mas-s
ter Of the ceremonies. So ] heard great
rush OF feet--I was standing st the door,
you know, to receive my eompsly--And I
could not believe my eyes Nhen i saw the.
succession of good.lookIng, respectable
young men, end the sgceession Of cOmsIy,
virtuous. looking ls9pf young women. A
girl came up smillag and she said, You
will remembef ms. d. Guthrie this ls my
man'-and then . great, big, honsst.lOOking
burly fellow csFue up, and he said, You
will remefpbes me. Doctor. this is my wife,
And they filled that room. never saw q
more respectable company. And how they
laughed and sung; they prayed too-We
prayed, and we gave them good advice. I
never spent happier night-no, not in the
greatest, noblest houseI ever was ia--thkn
spent when entertained my ragged
school children" @
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DrpH'r EAT PonE.--An Israelite lady. sits
ting in the same box at an opera with Q
French physician, and being troubled witk
ennai, happened to cape. Excuse me
madame said the doctor, ~ am glad ycu
didn,, swallow me-" "Give yourself no M.
easiness, )" replied the lady ;"I an Jewess
and never eat pork Z"
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TEMPORARY PROVISIONS.

lst. The Provisional Government is re-
qnired to take immediate steps for the set
tlemsnt of all matters between the States
forming it and their other late confederies
of the Uaited States in relation to the pub
lie debt.
%. Montgomery is msde the temporary
seat OF Government.
81. This Constitution is to continue one
year, unless altered by two thirds vote
or superseded by permanent Government.
IN. Y. Ne,ps.
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OrrAn editor Of paper 10 Indiana vents
to know II western whisky wac ever seen
comm thro' the rye "
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orThe contemplation oigteas dssdasx..
pands the mind.
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Tho Two COnStitutiOns-Thelr
Precise Difference.

That our readers msy know exactly wherin
the Constitution of the Confederate States
differs from the Constitution of the United
States, we subjoirn ths following alterations
and amendments embracing all that have
been made:
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AMENDMENTS.

lst. The fugitive slave clause OF the old
Constitution is so amended as to contain the
word ''slave," and to provide for full COM
pensation in cases of abduction or forcible
rescue on the part of the State in which
such abduction or rescue may take place.
I'd. Congress, by a vote of two thirds
may at any time alter or amend the Con-
stitution,
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oilers from the CONSTITUTION OF the Unlied
States, we subjoirn the following alterations
and amendments embracing all that have
been made:
ALTERATIONS.
1h, The Provisional Constitution differs
from the other in this: That the legisls-
tive powers Of the Provisional Government
are vested in the Congress now assembled,
and this body exercises all the functions
that are exercised by either or both branch.
es Of the United States Government.
81. The Provisional President holds t1is
flee for one year, unless sooner superseded
by the establishment Of permanent Govern
ment.
Sd Eech State is erected into distinct.
Judicial District-the Judge having all the
powers heretofore vested in the District aud
Circuit Courts /; and the several District
Judges together compose the Supreme
Bench, majority OF them constituting q
quorum.
4lh. Whenever the word "Union" oc--
curs in the United States Constitution the
word "Confederacy" is substituted.
THE FOLLOWING ARE TIE ADDITIONS
lst. The President may veto any separate
appropriation without voteing the whole bill
in which it is contained.
2d. The slave trade is prohibited. ,
81. Congress is empowered to prohibit the
introduction of slaves from any State not q
member of this Confederacy.
4ih. All appropriations must be upoa the
demand of the President or Heads Of Depart.
ments.
OMISSIONS.
lat. There is no prohibition on MEM
bers Of Congress holding other Offices Of hon.
or and emolument under the Provisions I
Government.
I'd, There isno provision for neutral spot
for the location OF seat of Government, or
for sites for forts, arsenals and dockyards.
Consequently, there is no reference made
to the Territorial powers of the Provisional
Government.
81. The section in the old Constitution id
reference to capitatons and other direct
taxes is omitted also, the section providing
that no tax or duty shall be laid on any ex-
ports. -
4th. The prohibition on States keeping
troops or ships of war in time of peace 10
omitted.
5th. The Constitution being PROVISIONAL
merely, no provision is made for it's ratihca-
tion.
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9aleTatI19.
TOR good article Of EalarHtus call q
k ,eWIFT'ss
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BUSINESS CARDS.

ALPHONSO HART.
s,,auav and Counsellor al Law. Once In sey.
nsIs block, over Poe Brothers. store Ksyen sSN
LII. g. H. C. RANNEY,
i ~ ronuseIors >tLaw. ofticeon MaiRst.,
AcUn nUs ScoT Westof the bank ,Kavenna, ~ onlo
- 81 p. B. CONANT, n
I.,usu. :. Law Oe,ce No.s Phoenix Block RIA
vanna Ohio.
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MICHAEL STUART,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Notary Public,
Ravenna, Ohio. Office in tho east end of the large
brick block over E. Bradshaw Grocery Sore.-
Deeds, mortgages aud all legal instru ments care
g. fully and plainly drawn or acknowledged. Fen
SONS and Land Warrants obtained.
April Is. 1a56.
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CONFECTIONERY!
Wholesale and Retail!

'JlHE undersigned has permanently located
L in White Cloud, at the stand recently &C.
cupied BY Henry Beckett, where he has opened
out, and is constantly receiving, large stocks Of
CANDIES OF ALL KINDS
sfthc very best quality
OYSTERS AND SAHDINES
Oranges and LemOnSl
CIGARS, SMOKING And CHEWING TOBACCO!
RAIsINS AND FIGsi
NUTS OF ALL KINDSl
Lemon Syrup and Fresh Peachesi
Toys and Ps.fsmsry!
ALSO:
The Choicest Wines and LIQUORS,
Lager Beer, and Old Cider vi.egars
LIKEWISE:
FLOUR AND NEAL,
STONE WARE, SUGAR, BUTTER,
Together WiM
SODA CRACKERS. CHEESE,
Bread, Pies, Cakes,
and catables Of all kinds:
Ice Cream once or twice each weeki
I have also
The Finest Quality Rifle Powder, Shot,
Caps, and Lead!
A call Is solicited from all persons wishing to
purchase any article in my line, either at whole
sale or retail, rs feel confident that I can gil
orders at rs reasonable figures az any house in
this upper country.
JAMES NJ. BECKETT.
White Cloud, June II, IS60-tc
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ShcriH'S Sale.
Aurelius Love vs..
God frav Paanmorf and

AureIius Love VS.. On Order of Sale
godfrey godfrey Beaumont B. ensn and r and
NOTICE is hereby given, that will offer
IN for sale, at public auction, on the Odd day
of December, A. D. 1861, at o'clock, p. NJ :,
of that day, at the Court House door, in the city
of Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas, of the said
defendants property, to wit: the northeast
quarter of section seven, township four, range
twenty-five east of the, sixth meridian, in the
County Of Doniphsn aforesaid. Taken and Of
fered for sale, by virtue of an orier of sale is
sued from the District Court Of said State, sit
ting in and for the County Of Doniphan, for the
trial of causes arising under the laws of said
State, wherein the said Aurelius Love is plain.
tiff, and Godfrey Beaumont and Virginia NJ. E..
Beaumont are defendants, to satisfy the judg-
ment and costs in said cause. -'.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of No
vember, A. D. 1861. -rs-- 2 .s---.y
GEORGE S. HoUGH, Sheriff.
.THE . By G. Leland, Under Sheriff.
November 81, lS6l-5w. Prs fee, $3.50.
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DR.. M'LANs's vERnIFuak
ALWAYS RESORTED TO WHEN EVERY
OTHER REMEDY FAILS. so


U This is to certify that my child. three
years old, was troubled with worms some six
months had tried several kinds Of medicine,
but none of them done any good; and it s.s
not until tried Dr.. MLane's celebrated Yer
mitage prepared BY Fleming Bros,. that she
round any relief gave her the contents of
one bottle. which brought from her very
large quantity of worms, but they we're 90
completely cut to pieces it vas Impossible to
count them. Ny daughter is nov doing we'll,
ioeed sne 70 completely restored 10 health, l
wherefore take pleasure in recommending it to
parents. would say, by all means keep sup.
ply OF this valuable medicine constantly in your
nsuse'. l have known many children to die
suddenly from the effects of worms. It also
not unfrequentiy happens that children are
treated for Group. when the choking and cough
ing is caused altogether BY the irritation Of
worms Therefore, say again. keep it alusys
IN the house; it costs but little and NAV be ths
means OF saving life; and at any rate It viii
save physicians bills. .s : I57a.ig. :.
:. MRS. LANE, No. ss3 Eighth Street. !;
" Purchasers will be care full toask for DR..
FLAMES CELEBRATED vERMIFuGE,
manufactured BY FLEMING BROS. of Prrrs:
BURG, Pa. Allother vermifuges in compsrisou
are worthless. Dr.. M'Lane's genuine versai.
.oge' also his celebrated Liver Pills, can NOV
DC nao at all respectable drug stores. Nsal
9eFr'ne 'eithosf tie signature Of u
1891, FLEMING BROS.
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FOR FAMILY AMUSEMENT & INSTRUCTION
EDITED BY MOSES A. DOW.


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VNHE plaintiff. on the 30th day of October,
L A. D. 1851, filed his affi,lavit in this action,
showing that the said defendant, Henry Nc
Divit, is u nonresident of the State of Kansas,
and cannot be served with the process issuing
from this Court; it is there fore ordered by the
Clerk of said Court, in vacation, that the said
defendant, Henry McDi,it, be notified, by pub
LEGATION in the White Cloud Kansas Chief, a
weekly newspaper published in the County of
DoRiphan, and State of Kansas, during six con-
secuiive. weeks. of the tendency Of this suit.
the object Of which is TO obtain Judgment against
the said defendant for the sum OF s 100, with in
terest thereon from the first day of October, A.
ID. 1861. and that his property has been attach
ed, to wit: the east half of the southwest quar-
ter and the east half of the west half of the
southwest quarter Of section twenty nine, (29)
township four, ~ of range twenty, (20) lying
and being in Doniphan County, and State of
Kansas. to secure the payment of the above
amount: and unless he plead, answer or demur
to the plaintiff g petition against him filed, on
or before the 22i day of January, A. d. 1861 !,
such petition will be taken as true and confess
ed. and judgment rendered accordingly.
{ In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand. and seal of the District Court of said
County, at Office, in Troy, this l4sh day of No
vember, A. D. 1851. 4 r Trgs.-
-..rr,r. HENRY BODER, a., Clerk.
November 81, ls6l-7w. Prs fee, SIG.
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FRoM FoRr Scorr.-Adjutant Judson
arrived from Fort Scott last night. He
believes that Price. with ten thousand
men and twenty pieces of artillery. was at
Osceols only three days ago; that q part
of the force will menace our Southeastern
border, and the remainder move North to
intercept the Kansas First in it's march
from Upton. and then make an attempt
to retake Lexington. Boonville and Kan
sss City.
1t appears that Southern Kansas is BY
no means free from fears that her present
security is only temporary.-Learenworth
Conservative. ass 60.
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FRoN KANSAS CITY.-Capt. Fred.
Swoyer arrived here yesterday from Kan
sss City. Jennison's regiment arrived in
Kansas City on Friday night. .,r,~-y
They have made a very general cleaning
out in Jackson county, have burned q
handsome variety of traitor houses and
laid Santa Fe in ashes. Secesh is very
low in that .bailiwick. q-. --uoa
On Friday the companies of John
Brown, Jr., and Lieut.. j. L. Merrick had
a slight brush with Sam Hays. in which
Hays was MORALLY wounded and two
rebels killed. No losses on our side
LeavenworM Conservative. ,s.-z ftsssg'