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III. VI. HALL.
&. I 4. HUMPHREY.
OEDEH IF NOTICE"f .SETTLEEEN
WILLIAM AIkEN.S E,fafr

STATE OF VERMONT CaIrpu>l. Bl>TgI.r>-
Al Probate Court held al 81 J"listury III al. 80
oil the irh day oi Dec. 4. ID. l>sl
WHEREAS. JOHN GlLkERSDN a,mir.--~.-.-
" tie estate ~ WILLIAM AMEN late - Ea--,-
IN SAID district deceased. PROPOSES I" render All .
81 lil> administration. and 1" lT>cIlt his s,,i.
>tl estate 'r 'Aiiiiiati .iil allow
~ maxim: laitiIi. and distribution u tie r. l, 81
'>i@t' under deere. 81 aid aI.li liz. t..-
Wi" drr ly law entitled la the >.til- Il / ti-.-
'i'ETr'i tx said count HAT the Under
alton ami h- heard al the Probate Oft,r IL \ :
bury - the 3ith dan al Dtcerf'r A 10 lNl A.,
iill tfl"r ordered. thai ali lcr>lI> Interested o., r-
!i'.c's ~ u'' il'li II I'"H 81 tL record 81 III
if the Cairl"iai printed - J"li>f,urv rhr-. -.
>u,c">>iNr!t. il-Nl"> I" said time hearing 1ia- -
may APPEAR AID contest the allowance II said ACCOM-
they cl,c ami also to- heard 10y >id ,..rf ID
matter 81 Partition and distribution said SLATE
BY rll,- Court
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WE. TIN Subscribers. being appointed t,-f.H --
y ;i' PROBATE CONT; IT, district F>>,.. .--
>ii'i> 7" ''.riI .'An' al adjust - tlal!>.
ni-il>"i diii'r>"t.> d-alli>t The estate. Be-
"uTt Ale ~ iI,"rt. ~ >al district ,:,tts>.: -
claims ~ tie IL, ri>'l exhibited ,>.r IA,
~" i"ii," mat IN months II. III, l4rl ,iaft
10 ISL all .W,d l"r liz, creditors L. g.r.>.lr,i,
tci"rc IL hIHc ivi-tv. that III l.,-- -,r -.-
post al the Dwelling House II F.vIL N,-..il.ry -
I"ri "i4 ~" i1h ddH 81 JANUARY AID lith Ia. % q
lIvAi al J. O'Clock Ia the i"r,.. uli each i >ti DIS
MOSES HILL
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rOHWISSIONER.S NDTyf'E

r, thu subscribers being appointed the P-t.
t'irt 'r III. district oi ESSEX. Commissioners
examine and adjust all claims and ,ie1na.l> ol AL ;S
against .uciuS ID li.-- LAKE. al E.>t Haven in "a, DO
deceased. AMI the claims the ,icy-a>ei cN!t.-.-
pii>ri t!4tT-". hereby notice that siN ltir
The 18th lay al November. \ u. l-Jl IL. = iayy-,
creditors L. present their claims L. said CONAN ---
Tor examination and allowance. and that We "a u f.-
that purpose Al the dwelling hol-e NJ. 4 i-l, -.
lie Fast Haven the iirj TUESDAY OF Jaularv -
"n the iir>t Tuesday MAY. l,,. al H. vui,k -
;orenU"n ot each .. said .iay>.
IL. VI. HALL. D.
e.
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WITCU, 'LO'k, IND JEWELRI
REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING.

Having had over II years experience in the
business, being practical Matchmaker and En-
graver myself. shall spare pans in giving
satisfaction III this department of my bushes,
and warrant all work
e. c. CHILDS,
81. Johnsbury. VI.
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Approved Nov. s, 1861.

No. 40.-An Act authorizing seectmen to light
covered bridges.
1t is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. |. The selectmen of the several towns
in this state authorized, in their discretion to
place lamps, or the necessary appliances for gas,
in such of the covered bridges in their respective
towns. for the purpose of lighting such bridges,
and the same to be properly lighted and ia
ken care of. at such times, and on such occasions
rs they shall fit, and as the safety and conve-
niencc Of the travel upon such bridges may re-
quirc at the expense Of their respective towns.
Sec y This act shall take effect from it, pas
sage.
Approved Nov. S. 1851.
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JOHN T. - TTNNIN,,HAsl
+ II HpFFG
CONNISSIONERS, NOTICE

THE subscribers. having l,-ri a..r,.-i -, t,. IL
ii" Probate C"lr' ior rt, list I I~s..A ,.i..
>f'.I>. l" I"''ihr. 'Niii''. =. adjust a. ,la.-
'il!'4'l> al al i'rT>'ll~- asa~- tie stale p
A"uI j. lac II 'ruiliiali. ia >d district ..,...-
i:r-itri iI>l'ct. AMI the Term 81 IN Ia il!1.-
t.- t1ih 'i'it 81 NuV. l>dl. .cIii. allowed * -
the creditors Il >..ii licensed I, ,AhiiGr ami ,,.,
i'Ni''tlN claims i'tlIc tiiVc I.- ,- riat 49,. 81
scii l" the duties II our aPl,"I.,II a. -. .A,
n"ior Il the lat" Daniel Keith. ia III sad s
SATURDAY The AN la. o JANUARY and o. Sarur:s o.
daN II NAY. l,t3 from 10 : O'clock ! IN ot. -. .
said DAYS.
AFRO I'll RToN
,u-,a > rELEv,\ q Poo Us
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Attest. ASA |. FRENCH. Ju,lcr oi Prol.i..
4 true Culy 81 record
1-.3 Affect. ASA l.. FRENCH. Judge 60, P. a.
COVVISSIONEES NOTICE

I'VE. the subscribers. being appointed * IL. P-+
" t"utti"r the district 81 CAc,..,..a lt.t--.
receive. -Aaili' ANA adjust =. caIr> al l
l"i>ii> against the stale ~ J-rrr 4 H. Id.
~ lvil"u III said district icc,.4-... al ii, -.
~ fhr deceased .Alihil-i Ill oii>,I fI,r, ,.,- -
lut that ~ niol1iI> fT.Iu The -.Ft. ts. g -
Al" az 'N' I'll the creditors ITt>trr T.-r --.- -
>lll C''inll'>>'l.rr>. lrT fAamisri+f
hist ~ M..! nt,tiu thai ,lIlrs>. - H., -
e" Tie SAID HuAkn> !cC-a>,'ull III. 1-It ..rrs,-
i>'i. the Eth 'iay ii May i>a =; la,',s II H..
icrclIpuil 81 each vl >.ii ,ay>
7l-.s A q. HARRIS tona.i-s. .;..->
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The Only Positively
FIRE PROOF FES
IN TIE WORLD ARETHE-

vi y "a y - n In
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL IN COMPARISON
WITH OTHER SAFES
GK,FIoN. December 81. ISIS
MessrS Sherwn Burgess. Agents ior Nara,ld> Patent
Fire Prof SAFE:
,ik>IIENEH:l have examined the MARYLAND Paten,
III lur and am able Ia judge Fire
Proof qualities believe the principles ui', " Ch il l.
lUiit The reliable In resisting heat. Proof
y rc"rucIi 10 the Atriti Il Cur Pruai, Districts.
that supplying tEcni>e ~ tor thr Preservation
other records. BENZ. " DEAN.
Secretary -: State.
BEAIIIEBuEo DvVeIu ;,tr 81. ISIS
This ulay certify that have cNalIrG the NaTiaud
Patent Fire Proof Inhibited l. l. tv NJ Ai>,. ary
and ita opinion Mar,i.! Saiv would !e ie>ira-
tie ole to purchase The probate courts
ifn iih, Juds,>o; Probate
NIapIEEUK Y. 4 pTjl 2.il. 1859.
The LEGISLATURE II Nc-, ~ IL last .,s>t,
uak- the the judge procure
FIR, Proof i i:, Il - i> Probate. Records Ii
liz. llr that daily We have li!t time rAdiIl
III. a ,.rIivr " e have 1, the conclusion
tAai the MIIaI SAFE. iTr.i - VI Il. Bicrluw
i,!>rl. HaTi, sion. Mass ! Superior other
hav. N.rIIc ivr IL irc prof qualities Wchav. bought
ale lI,tr,! the New Haven probate.
.pi we'll satisfied It'll the
rent >tgcI. III. Sid durability
He. SMITH. addison County II,
NIB. RIGELnw ANSoN HARDY Manufacturer
Ad Propriet"r-. 81 School street, site CltI Hall Bo>
5jti SCOTT BROOKS - Agents. Noutpen
}. J Ut Nth LEE Agent. Burlington.
sc- Ru---S' Flexible Handle. and Aue,' SellIuhinS
HaId>tanp>.
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THE CALIFORNIAN.
Laws of Vermont,
\. d.. 1861.


UCSlyjtdttN M the .>tcIttuiV Of Stdf IOT
DuLlicotioy IN tic ne,rspapers.
No. l..-An Act IN relation TO recosnIzan-
II - hereby enacted by the General Assembly OF
'le Hti'e "i vermont a i'''"">'
sec |. Every rccoSni| .ice gwen oy person
charged WIN 4 criminal "IchSc. or Dy "lthesS'
III any criminal prosecution within thc J"fislc'
'oluiiohcu i"i 'Ac appearance Oh SUch person oi
witness before any court. Ill cases where the oi,
tense IS pl!hlslia1Ic by ine or llprl>ohieht anu
III All such cases. when an appeal shall be taken
ny me respondent. shaI De 'ah'H 10 t4t 'ie">"''
OF the treasury INTO winch the INES ana costs are
Sec : his act shall take erect rom It's pas
SAFE ,.c,
-1fP''''" -'''' ~ iowa
70 y" ~ realms - az 'i0'''' >''""
IL Is heieo, chac'eu ~ e.
sec: ieh''ri me owner VI any NOME ti
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,,,onar,v ~ ,nTrr,,,r,i'J woman 'bo SL,II ,u,r-
ry and her nrnnor,y ,hcrpbv mass in,n the noses
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collector of t,xe. who ,n,vh,!d , FAX aoain>.
sad urr,,r,;"J ,,nr,,, -, ,,o lima ,f h.r n,,,y
ri,oc nr AZ ,nv t;,ro ,h,rc,ftcr - coIIect the
.,rne of her SAID hu,L,uJ il, Tho same n1,,ncr .,
i t,v Lad b.nu nri'rinoIIv os.s>sed ,gsin>,
such bm>banJ
soc > TI;s ,c, hill +.Ls .tT.c, from, i,s mas.
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Annro-aj Eov "a 1881
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ITO WHOM II MAY CONCERN
NANl F. OH
Sheffield, VT. Nov %, 1861. =.

NOTICE.-Notice is hereby given ,h.- =,
~ application will be made TO the next se>>i.,,.
of the legislature of Vermont for 4 charter f.,
railroad from ST. Johnsbury. commencing = :
connecting at or near the depot of the Come.
cut and Pa>Sumpsic Rivers Railroad III >tJo.,..-
bury. thence by the way of Victory. 10 iu,,r>,..
At some convenient point on the Atlantc and :.
Lawrence railroad. between Connecticl.. r.
and Island Pond. or al Island Pond
Dec. 1, 1851. Ia
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Approved Nov. 30. 1861.

No. 3l.-An Act relating to actions in which the
state i the party i'll interest.
Its hereby enacted &c
See. |. AL actions in which the state is The
party in interest shall hereafter be commenced III
the lame Of the state
Sec. > This act shall take effect from its pas
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Approved Nov. u. 1861.

No. 32j,-An Ac. in addition TO chapter eighteen
of the compiled statutes. in relation to the sup
port and removal Of pauperS, and the relief Of
the insane poor.
II i hereby enacted &c.
Sec. |. Ii any married man Of sufficient ability
20 support and maintain his wife. shall. by his
own neglect or default. suffer her to become char
t,eabe a. pauper upon any town III this state.
such town may recover the expense incurred in
the support Of such wife in an action Of a>SumpSt
against such husband; prortded that no recovery
shall be had FOR any expense incurred more
than ole year prvviou, TO such action.
Sec. >. his .ct shall. take etFrr, from is pas
sage.
Approved Nov. 9. ISL.
No. 3t.-An Act making provision Cor the debts
againS: The Vermont state prison.
II i hereby enacted t,c.
directed 20 Issue the bonds of this state for such
as The superintendent Of the state prison
shall require, not exceeding in the whole eight
thousand dollars, which be uds shall III all other
respects, conform 70 the conditions and limita-
tons of section two Of act entitled ian act ma
king an appropriation for armins &c, the militia
Of this state.
Sec The superintendent of the state prison
shall receive said bonds so issued by the treasu-
rer upon his acquisitions. 'and Herewith pay the
outstanding debts Of the Vermont state prison.
but he shall not dispose Of said bonds at less than
their par value. Said superintendent shall render
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Approved Nov. S. 1851.

No. 4l.-An Act TO prevent the circulation of
counterfeit and altered bank bills
II is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. !. Any and every bank now established
or which may be established under the authority
of this state which shall receive in payment or
upon deposit. or for redemption from any other
bank. or from any person or persons, any coun
orfct bank bill. shall write or stamp upon such
bank bill the word "counterfeit.' adding thereto
or hereunder the name Of the bank. and the I'M
tia> of its oicer b. which such writing or stamp
shall be made.
Sec. ,. Any Dank note or bill which NAV have
been altered from its original denomination or a
mount TO some other. shall in like manner be
stamped with the word "altcred in such mal.-
to give notice Of It's alteration.
Sec. .. II any bank or It's officers shall. bv mis-
take or inadS ertence, make any such writing OF
stamp upon bank note or bill which is not coull-
terfet altered the bank or its officer shall not
be answeIabe III damages for any sum greater
than the actual loss or damage which such mis-
take or nadvcrtencc may produce. III no case to
exceed the amount Of such blll-eXcept in case
where it appears that the stamp writing was
fraudulentiy made.
See i. THIS act shall take eif,c: from its pas
sage.
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Kid, Goat, Calf, and Serge Stock.

In times like the present. when civil war is "a
Slns i'll our land. an money is scarce. it becomes
us to economic. Good Shoes are not only arti-
ceS of economy, but the wearing OF them is
very valuable means of guarding against colds.
and preserving the health. Keep he feet dry and
warm and you have 4 longer life to live. less
medicine to buy, and fewer doctors bills to pay
he proprietor guarantees that one custom pair
of shoes made at this establishment will out-wear
tour par OF the cheap and almost worthless ar
tlcles brought from the cities He buys the best Of
stock, and employs none but the most expcrien-
ccd workmen.
Style, Quality \ Workmanship unsurpassed
Call and leave your orders. Repairing done at
short notice.
Mandatory and Sales-room at the premises
formerly occupied by Dr. c. o. Denison.
:. II. LADD, Agt. GEO. q. BRUCE, Forem' n.
t3-U J. LADD, Proprietor.
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HOYT'S PREMIUM BITTERS.

lioyt K Green's Tincture of Arnica. Pocket
Nhltes' SCISSORS. Razors and Strdps Auricles for
the Deaf. Camphene. Fluid. kerosene Oil and
Lamps. Walls and Bottles of all descriptions
lnyslclans Prescriptions carefully compounded
at all hours.
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Approved Oct. 80, 1861.

No. 39.-An Act to repeal sections six, seven.
eight and nine Of chapter ninety-nine of the
compiled statutes, entitled IAN act for the ell
courag,mcnt and promotion Of agriculture, do
mcstic manufactures and the mechanic arts.
II is hereby enacted &c.
Sections six. seven, eight and nine of chapter
ninety Of the compiled statutes, are hereby
repealed
Sec ,. This act shall not affect any claim
which any county shall have for any money on
account of agricultural exhibitions. which have
been made the present year.
Sec. 3. Thi, act shall take effect from its pas
sag.
trrr~,oG Wv & 1871
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his account of his doings under this act to the au
dior of accounts ard said auditor Of accounts
shall make report of the same to the next legis-
ature.
Sec. b This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved Nov. 81, 1861.
No. 3S.-An Act in relation to the appointment
Of Jail commissioners.
1t is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. |. Whenever the Office of commissioner
Of Jail delivery in any county shall become vacant
by death. rcmova! or otherwise. the Judges of the
county court in the county i'll which such vacancy
occurs, may, at any time. TIL such vacancy by the
appointment of another person, who shall be
sworn to the faithful discharge Of the duties OF
such office. and shall hold such otfre subject to
the provisions of section one hundred and four Of
chapter thirteen Of the compiled statutes.
Sec. ,. This at: shall take effect from its pas
sage
Approved Oct. 50, 1861.
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WE offer t" the country trade ami consumers,
W pcfe assortment OF every variety of Liquors, Wines
&c, and would that experience of than For
" Years importers is Lot only sufficient guarantee
the purity goods but that enables ai
vatage> 10 buyers that cannot be eNcee by house
i'll Boston. Owing 10 the difficulty OF procuring in
towns, strictly pure and reliable article Liquors and
Vine. Tor me,iicih al and other purposes have many
given special attention 10 Filling orders private
and viii lind il greatly their advantage
10 send their orders 10 direct, employ travel
ling or other agents whatever Persons no require pure
Liquors and ines, i'll large small quantities may
assured that all orders will receive best personal
tetol ana that every article hoIse Will Ice
satisfactory in respect. Communications bv mail
will receive prompt attention. with full and complete cat
alOsue OF goods prices,
ID RICHARDS & SONS.
81 4 - State Street, Boston
Boston. A0ril b. l>ti.
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az.
Approved Npl. II. 1861.
Approved Oct. Il, 1851.

No. 22.-.tn .ict relating to bills OF exceptions.
j. j. .creby enacted &c
SEC. |. Whcnc,cr any bill! Of exceptions shall
have been allowed and signed. and the Judge
Nigi ing ana allowing the same shall have gone
out Of office. such iudgc shall have the same pow
cr to amend and correct said bill Of exceptions
that he would have had ii he had continued in
Office.
Sec . This act shall take effect from it, pas
sage.
Approved Nov y, 1851.
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y :! SI.tIt Sl!ttl' Bp>tOh.
Boston, April g. lNtl .;1->g
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7 D. KILBOURNE, d. D. S.
DENTAL SURGEON.

The long established
reputation of this Office
tthe eldest in the coun-
ty) renders unhecesSa-
~ all commentator.
DR.. kilbournc would
simply say that every
operation will be per
formed as heretofore.
with discrimination
~ na., l.a -
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and conscientious fidelity: an. nothing done OF
advised eNcep, for the benefit Of the patient.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-19


This war -''- .'t 9'-- - PEI f'-,-. Pr ~ many o.
bee ien'' ID me VAT ".''- '- .'e la'''' H.7
tiers v'sc- upon Che '....ea COLONIES 10 ascertain
whether .t,'' T-. a .'''ef'.-.-. MAS --s Iie,A
then. ".o-s. .e i.'- -'- o'-.
the people OF ,-.- '' -..' rec ana ZONES.
&c legislation v.lc a- .a-.. a e'-"2. AMI SUBJ GO 90
Lis supervision l.a-t ' To- chs, q. YES asserted .Ai'
the Plrifwea. O.. a'- Britain possessed t'e rover O.
unlimited taxation o.o- Che c-.l.rs. Tie people, bred
up 70 believe A,re..-s ht'' refused 20 surrender ''
their liberties THE te. was 0r5"' over 91-t la Boston
harb7r, end che spas Of resistance and 'Ht.7 aaease
blaz.d oa- in every county o, Virginia. Lord North
sent bis lee-s ana eruss 90 ascertain whether there Wa
Governmental after seven years var no OBTAINED
the information So much desired Oar lJcbeC friends
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-19

r. WAS Yesterday announced amidst the shouts Of our
oi,rsr that the Convention had passed an O-iiaabce
resuurg The power delegated 20 the Federal Agent and
re-liH-rng the Sovereignty aud independence of the
Coumo-veah This resl. has been torcSecu since "a,
beginning Of che veek A. soon as il was known, that
iwls.5e intention Of the Northern President TO usurF
tie va--I1akrg power, and wage war asaus; the SOW
erai-1 States Of the Ccltedesacy-aod that Virginia
was 20 be called Gu 10 contribute men and money to the
prosecution Of the infamous war no one doubted what
her action would be- She had done more than any other
State 20 create the Uuoo-s1o had given intellect and
money and rich d9uery ia her Northwestern territory
aud f. was natural She should feel maternal solicude
fo- her own offspring, Bo when that Uaiou became IN
engine for oppression with the noble instincts that have
ever animated her she could not hesitate to throw her
self on the side Of freedom.
She nov asser.s the INDEPENDENCE which she won
from th- King of Great Britain She Tough, for seven
years to establish Der own freedom and the great AID
precious rirh. Of ss--og,-1l-l-- That g1t is nov
denied chat freedom is threatened with subversior.-
On the teass and arms Of her brave sous-hc desc5u-
drti O. those who our do rles-she relies 20 make
good here claim Che ilestim40'e ssags 0i free Gov
eminent Il d.sy,Uug Ler relations with other States,
SIZE seeks war with 10 ore-lsr desire IS only for peace
and be permitted 90 pursue her happiness 10 her
own way. b.. She Stands prepared 20 peg.is og,la,,
and honor TO resisting aggression, and unfolding the
freedom, which Washington won for her.
But see must not close our eyes 20 the dangers thar
surrouad Use We would have every man To the State 20
appreciate the taL cz,a. aud magnitude or the peril
LIT him c5rs der ;ta. ls whole North IS banded aeut
us-,hat an army of 100000 men Is ready TO bel.t
loose TO invade and cu-7e us;hat our enemies have
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THE TRUE FIkE IL LlAOEBURG.

IRON me ltgNJttcHH " tssttfu"y'
FULLY ARoUsED-The people of Lynch1urg, without
distinction of party fully aroused to the importance
of the events trsnspirng Bat one feeling, but one
sentiment anmates the breast of every one, old and
Young male and feri4ie determined purpose to resist
10 the lat extremity the tyrannical oppression and uuf-
patton Of Bc Republican rule. The scene here yester-
DAY flies description. The widest state OF excitement
prev lied all day
WORTHY or THEIR ASCEsTRYf The nobl, ladies' OF
Lync burg are worthy Of thec noble ancestors Of the
frs: revolution All day yesterday they were busiy en-
@ ged in prep ring bandag s. lint &C. for the use OF the
Home Guard and other volunteer companies, VINO exfec
soon to BE- ordered the seat Of All honor tosthe
noble ladies.
ALL KEAbg-The Home Guard are momentarily ex-
pecug orders to leave for the seat Of war, and are fully
prepared All day yesterday they were engaged 10 pre-.
pairing their camp equptge and other necessities, and
fore our paper is issued in all probability their march
ing ord r. may be received. The other companies in
our city bre also preparing, and will to-day be ready Ter
any cal! that may be made upon them.
Now Is THE TINE FOR YOUNG AEN-An effort is now
being made 10 raise another volunteer company in this
city, which we hope may meet with most abundant sue
cess This new company is to be drilled in the Loulve
drill, br4ach of tactics but lately introduced. Tbs
co npany already nHm0eIs about 20 able bodied, brave
AID eble young me2 bu. it is desired to increase the
number to 100.
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Trre 90 Irrr In.tIn-ts.

The STATE vA,h was the 6rs to teader troops to the
Northern Government Tor the invasion Of the South vas
Aassaclusa't' sac even anticipated the rcqusiton Of
the War Department. Now this is the same S,ae,
which, when the country vas Involved in foreiga war
when shores we're invaded, cities burnt refused
20 furnish smal. quota for the common defence. She
was coatcn; 20 declare &c immoral and uubeeoming
free people 20 rejoice az victories ioreign fee" I,
rquarss, we suppose with her sublime morality to e1ut
al the prospect OF bOOd-sh,d in civil war. But fit
cost more than it comes TO- may safely conclude that
Ehe Will no long participate in the carnage.
There Is somsthing OF a mean sslfshness aud bigoted
intolerance which has disi guisbed this State in every
tSase Of iis s1se5ce Two hundred years ago, Il re-