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How and What to Read.

AAO" unu VvnoS ~ ANC0us
Read much, but not many works. For
what purpose. with what intent, do we
read We read not for the sake of read
ing, but we read to the end that we may
think. Reading is valuable only as it
may supply the materials which the mind
itself elaboratcs. As it is not the largest
quantity of any kind of food taken into
the stomach that conduces to health, but
such quantity of such kild as can be
best digested; so it is not the greatest
complement Of any kind of information
that improves the mind but such quan-
tity of such kind as determines the in
tellcct to most Vi igorous energy. The
only profitable kind of reading is that in
which we are compelled to think, and
think intensely i; whereas that reading
which serves only to dissipate and divert
our thoughts is either positively ly huyttul,
or useful only as an occasional relaxation
from severe exertion. But the amouat
of vigorous thinking is usually in the in
verse rrtio of multifarious reading. Null
tifarious reading is agreeable, hut as a
habit it is, in its way, as destructive to
the mental as dram drinking to the bodl-
ly health. "Our age" says Herler, lis
the reading age and he adds, at would
be better, in my opinion, for the world
and for science, if instead of the multi
tude of books which now overlay us, we
possessed but few works good and ster-
ling, and which, as few, would be there,
fore more diligently and profoundly stud
ied."-Sir William Hamilton.
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ANOTHER POINT SETTLED.

In the bill of complaints filed by the
Soccssionists against the Government Of
the United States, of the particulars not
the least dwclt upon was the refusal OF
Gov. Dennison cf Ohio to deliver up fu.
gitive from Kentucky, indicted in that
State for kidnapping, upon the requisi-
tion of Gov. McGofin. The refusal was
bas,d upon the ground that the offence
with which the fugitive stood charged in
Kentucky, was not known to the laws oi
Ohio, and that the State was pledged te
the protection of her own citizens as
against any outside jurisdiction, unles:
in case of the commission of an offenee
recognized as crime by her laws. Upon
this state of facts the matter was taken
before the Supreme Court Of the United
States, and on yesterday a decision was
rendered substantially vindicating the
position taken by the Governor Of Ohio.
Thus one by one, all the points relied up
on by the Sccessionists in vinlication Of
their traitorous course. whether involv-
ing questions of Constitutional law or Of
fact, give way when broush: before the
courts and tho tribunal of history - Chi
cngo TriAuas.
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TlPTON, CEDAR COUNTY, IOWA, APRIL 4, 1861.

fr IN the east, and partially adopted the
habits Of civilization, will Immediately
settle down and 60 to work, under the ia.
vcrable influences Of this Administration
Mr. Dole is a right minded man and
will do all in his power TO appoint Super
intendents and Agents who will work for
the good Of the Indians, and not, as 10
times past, for themselves only. And
am told Mr., Smith refuses all applicants
on the old plea of paying for political SER
vices. The Department intends to look
to the welfare of the Indians in selecting
its agents, and make one faithful effort
for their civilization, education, and ele-
vation. The power Of the Government
is to be used for their good, for the first
time since the days Of John Quincy Ad-
ans
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From Texas.

GALVESTON, March y.
The convention has elected Ford, Co.
lionel, and Baylor, Lieut.. Colonel, of a
regiment of Rangers, to serve IL months
On the frontier, in addition to the one
ordeed by Secretary Walker on the 2lst.
Gov. Houston and Sec. Hamilton de-
livered, at Austin, speeches, violently
denouncing the convention, the confed-
eracy and their constitution
On the 23d the common committe of
the whole adopted the constitution al
most unanimously.
On introducing the ordinance the vote
Was nearly unanimously y for it.
New ORLEANS, March &c.
The Texas legislature has passed a res
olution approving of the convention act
deposing Gov. Houston.
A bill has passed to raise regiment
Of mounted riAemen for frontier protec.
tion.
Since the departure of the fedora
troops, the Indians have been devastating
the frontier Of Texas, killing and a:iv
ing back the settlers
The steamers Daniel Webster and Gen
Rusk sailed from Brazos on the 20tl
with federal troops
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The Secession movement was the
subject of lecture delivered at the Ne
lodeon last evening, by Mr.. Tharin, a
recent law portner Of the Hon. VIM. l..
Iancey. Mr.. Tharin, when the Seces-
sion movement began to make headway
in Alabama, believing it would end in
the further degradation of the non
slaveholding class, took up the cudgel in
their behalf, and proposed publishing a
paper in their interests, aud therefore
against Secession His motives were
msrepresented, his object not arprcciat,
ed, and he at once fell under the suspi
cions of the Vigilance men, who caused
his arrest, Thirty nine lashes were or.
dered and given, he was escorted to the
depot, and was allowed to depart, glad
enough to get away from an oppression
more terrible than that of any autocracy
Smarting under sense of the indignities
he had suffered, and conscious Of the
fragrant violation of the constitutional
guarantees of right, in his person, it is
not matter Of surprise that he should
speak warmly in reference to Secession
and its leaders. During Mr.. Tharin $
lecture, he remarked that Mr.. Yancey
was at one time residen: OF Carolina,
but was convicted and sent to Jail for
shooting a man, and pardoned by the
Governor in consideration Of his leaving
the State. He spoke Of him as the head
and front of Southern offending-the
inciter to rebellion, and the leader Of
every reasonable movement.-C Cincin
cinnati Commercial.
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THE ROMANCE OF LAW.

Ono Of the most remarkable cases-re.
markablc as to the amount involved, the
difficulties attending its prosecution, the
perseverance and heroism displayed by
the party most largely concerned-was
decided by the Supreme Court of the
United States, yesterday. We of course
alude to the celebrated suit Of Mrs. My
ra Games, relict of late Gen Gaines, for
the recovery of the property belonging to
the estate Of her father, Daniel Clark -
The case turned upon the legitimacy Of
the plaintiff, and the extraordinary quail
tiles exhibited by her throughout the try
ing ordeal through which she has passed
in prosecuting it to a successful and tri-
umphant conclusion, demonstrated long
ago that she was nerved rather by sense
of honor and an undying devotion to the
memory of her mother, than by desire
to gain possession of the princely wealth
to which the decision entities her. The
history of the case is too familiar to our
readers to render it necessary to recount
the facts on which it rested 1t is enough
to say that in the elements of romance
and of womanly heroism, the jurisprud-
ence Of no country presents a parallel to
it. Thousands upon thousands who have
never seen Mrs Gaines, will rejoice on
account of her triumph, to achieve which
she has devoted all her energies for, wo
believe, nearly quarter Of a century.
But the flavor of romance in which
this case is embalmed does not cease with
the deci ion which has just been render
ed. Tho estate involved is situated with
in the State of Louisiana--n,ost, perhaps
all of it, in New Orleans Louisiana
claims to have withdrawn from the Tn.
ion. If she should succeed in maintain
ing that claim, it is not very probable
that the order of the Supreme Court to
place Mrs. Gains in possession of her
property, will be obeyed. Aud here the
question Of secession comes up in a new
shape. Will the Government enforce the
DEGREES Of the United States courts in the
seeding Statess If so, will State Sow
creignty intervene to prevent Mrs. Gain
es from the enjoyment Of her we'll won
rights? Will Mrs, Gaines, as a last re.
sort, begin de nouo in the courts Of the
New Confcderacy? Are we not correct
in styling this case The Romance Of Law?
Chicago Tribune.
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since ceased to be of any force. Its yer,
general application to the majority OF tn,
people By the organs aud orators Of Z
disappointed and corrupt minority, has
taken from the expression al! that was
once obnoxious.
But, 10 the South. an " Abolitiouist'
is the sum total OF all that is mean, dan
gcrous and infamous IN politics. Upon
that word, and the bitter feeling i,
/ arouses, do Southern frc.catcrs rely
more than upon anything else to play on
the passions of their followers. and in
flueuce them to mad action. VIA, is an
abolitionist, has seemed no clearer to
them than to their Northern svmpathiz
crs, who so freely use the word in CON
nection with their opponents but these
Southern ultras,s have mt last got to
using it indiscrimpately towards all
Northern men who will not truckle ser
vile'y at the feet of the Slave Power.
We are at last, however, and from a
high Southern source, provided with a
definition Of an Abolitionis.. The
definition may somewhat astonish good
people in the North, who have always
detested Abolitionists yet are by Mis def.
tattion themselves Abolitionists. 1t nav
hurt their feelings little to make this
discovery as relating to themselves, but
we do not know how the thing can be
helped. The source Of the definition is
SO high that we do not know how its
"blasting effects" can be avoided. The
Southern Literary Messenger--a month
y mdgastne, not vul gar newspaper,
"devoted to Literature, Science, and
Art,' and published at Richmond, Vir-
elnlo, the Athens Of the South--in its
last issue thus defines an Abolitionist:
" An Abolitionist is any man who does
not love Slavery fer its own sake as
divine institution who does not worship
1t as the cornerstone of civil liberty !;
who does not adore it as the only posi-
BILE social condition on which perma.
nent Republican government can be
erected and who does not, in his inmost
soul, desire to see it extended and per-
petuated over the whole earth, as a
means Of human reformation second in
dignity, Importance and sacredness alone
to the Christian religion. He who does
not love African Slavery with this love
is an Aholitlonist"
According to this definition, every
Republican in the country is most GER
tainly an Aboltionist. and so are the
great mass Of the so.called Democratic
party. But We apprehend many Demo.
cratic editors are not Abolitionists by
this definition. They do appear to Glove
slavery for its own sake, as divine in
stitution." They seem to worship it
as the corner stone of civil liberty TO
"adore it as the only possible social con-
dition in which permanent Republican
government can be erected" They
seem to wish it "cxtended and perpetu.
ated over the whole Garth" or at least
over the whole Union or its free terrific
rles. IL TINS 10 r--... 49,
they have far more grossly misrepresent-
ed themselves than we can DO They
have painted themselves lack. Dauen-
port Gazette.
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New YORK, March 26.-The Times
spondcncc says: Messrs Hedges of
Vermont, Harding Of Pennsylvania, and
Theaker of Ohio, were nominated to tie
Board Of Appeals on Patent cases, provi.
ded by the new Patent Law.
Several gentlemen arrived here from
Texas within day or two. One Of them
states that in a conversation with Gov.
Houston, few days since, he stated that
civil war in Texas was inevitable, and al
ALBANIA wonld soon be involved in the same
dilemma as Texas now is. The Southern
Commissioners are troubled by the rocen,
news from Texas. @r .ss@
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WHAT Is AN ABOLITIONIsTl

In olden times an Abolitionist was one
who advocated the abolition Of slavery
wherever it existed, and they were gen
orally men fauatcal on this ono idea
I4atterly, all men regarding slavery as a
civil and moral evil, viewing it precisely
as Washington, Jefferson, and all the old
patriots did, and like them desirous OF
preventing the spread of the curse or its
naturalization, have been stiSma;ized as
Abolitiouists by Northern nRpghfacss
and Southern demagogues. In the
North, this term Of reproach has long
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From Charleston.
CHARLESTON, March 2s

CHARLESTON, March 2s.
A special dispatch to the Herald says
that there is no change in the aspect Of
affairs at Fort Sumter
President Davis has made rcquisition
on this State for troops for proposed
invasion. He has also called 5000 from
Florida and 1000 from Georgia.
The Florida Convention is satisfied
with the Confederate States Constitution
The Mississippi Convention will ratify it
Immediately, but it is divided on the
question of its reference to the people
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VOL. s:
A SCORE OF YERs AGO.

Down by the breaking waves we stood.
Upon the rocky shore;
The waves whispered courage,
And hid with friendly roar
The faltering words that told the tale
dared not tell before.
Isskcd, If with the priceless gift,
Her love, my life she'd bless'
Was it her voice, or some fair wave
For, sooth, scarce may guess
Some murmuring wave, or her sweet voice
That lisped SO sweetly "Yes'
And then. in happy silence. too,
clasped her fair wee hand;
And long we stood there, carelessly,
While DER the darkening land
The sun set and the fishing boats
We're sailing from the strand.
II seems not many days ago.
Like yeste rduy-no more
Since thus we stood, my love and I.
Upon the rocky shore; 4s
But was four-and-twenty then.
And now I'm forty -four.
The lily hand is thinner now.
And in her sunny hair
l see some silvery lines. and on
Her brow some lines of care:
But, wrinkled brow, or silver locks,
She's not one whit less fair.
The ashing-boats a score Of years
Go sailing from the strand
The crimson sun score OF years
sets DER the darkening land;
And here tonight upon the cliH
We're standing hand in hand.
"My darling there's our eldest girl,
What's Stanley doing by her side?"
wy wife says "You shall know;
He's telling her what you told Inc
A score of years ago."
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II. 4 J. J. DAIRY would announce to the
public that they are prepared to TAN LEATH-
Err tor customers on the shares or for pay
The highest cash price will be paid for hides.
We have fi2e assOrtmene OF Leather on hand,
which we will sell low for cash, or exchange it
for hides.
Tipt0n August 30 1860
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QUEER MIsTAKE.-The Illinois leeis-
lature attempted to pass statute impos.
ing penalty for fast driving over bridg-
es of that State, but by inadvertently
leaving out the word " FAST" have posit.
lively prohibited driving over bridges al
all
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g. e. COM TON,
SHIPPING,
forwarding 4 Commission Merchant

MusCATINE. : : IOWA.
THANkFUL for the patronage heretorc ex-
tended me by the merchants nnl others Of
lpton and vicinity, hope by promp. and faith
1h' attention to any business intrusted 10 my
oafc, to merit its continuance.
I'D RgyERENoEs
Messs. Green 4 Stone, Mussatine, Iowa.
sn Weed. Bridsman Kent, !.
A. Ogiivie,
ksecs 4 Dsy, Iows City; n. Bacon 4 Co.. Chicago
T. tseeYan, Mallsck Z Rogers, St.Louis
Y; y. Holden. Washington, lows.
Auscastne, Jpps =, le0Otf
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- r. MAHONY 4 BRO,
L A l l. Q Il S

4 ME door below Myers Hardware Store. All
\ work entrusted to our care will be attended
to promptly. made in the latest fashions. and war
ranted to give entire satisfaction. Charges ress-
enable. Give us call.
Upton, March H. 1860. lltf.
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ANTONIO yERCIA,
Barber and nair-Dresser,

HAS opened BARBER SHOP in Upton, and is now
prepared 70 Shave, Cut and Dress Hair, Shampoo,
&C Prom long experience he feels confident of giving
Tincson. Tnian no usye him cai-'N door ives. o, the
,.n.b.-iie Is also prepared to do wHITEwAslIING
." we most approved manner. nl5y7l
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Tue ancicnts dreaded death the
Christian can only fsar dying a@s
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buggy and team whips !; a good assortment Of
Collars &c. :. which will be sold at prices to suit
the times. a1-CASII PAID FOR HIDES.
Upton. January 18th, ls6l.
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J. E. M U zzY,
Manufacturer and dealer in
SADD ES, ii 4 II N Il 4 q,
BUGGY TRIMMINGS, &C.,
West Of the Court House Sqaare, TIrroN, Iowa.

He would respect.
fully inform his
friends and Gus.
toners that he has
on hand a very
large assortment OF
Carriage. Buggy,
and Wagon Har-
ness; Ladies and
Mems Saddles; bri
Aloe af oil hin 10 .
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nCl yoar TebsccO si =, 1 ". Ci,IlD.s,, and
- aaye -jrcr cen.
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THE WILTON HOUSE,

OPPOSITE THE RAILRoAp DEror WILTON.
" IOWA. +. MCELRov, Proprietor. Saisfa -
finn guaranteed in all cases. Hacks leave for
Upton. Onion Grove and other points, dailv-
Wilton, January lst lsGl-sI
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LAW NOTICE.

WIN. G. WOODWARD has resun ell the prac.
w tice of the Law, at MusCArISE. Office
over Isett & Brewster's Bank. He will give ex.
elusive attention TO the business intrusted to
him.
Muscstine. Iowa, Aug 22d, 1860.
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SYLVANUH YATES.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, TIrroN Iowa.
WILL promptly attend to all business in.
w trusted to his care. Particular attention
paid to collections. (n4ll
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ADVERTISER JOB DEPARTMENT r.
Having purchased large stock Of Printing Material
We are prepared TO execute every variety Of
Plain and Ornamental Printing.
We can furnish, on short notice, DEEDS, DoNDs, and
OFFICIAL BLANKS, Of every description, in neat and
satisfactory manner.
T Owe % A TRIAL! III
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mo. L. rYAN.


a TTORNEYS At LAW, Triton, Iowa. -
n ONCE up stairs in the Brick building for
nerly known as the store Of John l.. Ray 4 Co
Aurust 80 1S6O-y7n35
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HUBER l. WOLF,
Attorneys at Law,

re- Office in the Court House, up stairs
THOS. HANNA,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
.HUSCATLSE :: IOWA.
Office. No. 2ll Second street. Particular atten.
tion given to collections in Muscatine Louisa
Cedar, johnson and Scott countcs-titles exam
med, taxes paid, Sc.
mao II
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-09-14

FOR NEW YORK, VIA NEW LON.
= DON AND NEW HAVEN. - The Train leavin,
worcester at 1880 M, connects at Norwich wifi,
Train Tor NEW LONDON, NEW HAVEN, and NEW
at 1885 p. m. p St M ANDPEWS Snppt
Sup't's Office, Nor, & Wor. Railroad N' -
Norwich Feb, /, 1860
W Tickets for sale at the Ticket Office Worcester
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a0lortegter 49ailp SPY
THE NATIONAL FAST.

RI N, Prsedept Of The United States Of america
WHEREAS. A joint Committee of both Houses
Of Congress has waited on the President OF me
limited States and requested him TO recommend a
dav of Public Humiliation Prayer, and Fasting, to
be observed by the People OF the Imted SaleS WIN
religious solemnites, and the offering Of lerveht
considerations to Almighty God, Tor tie saiety ana
welfare of these states His blessings on their arms,
and speedy restoration OF peacei
And whereas 1t is fit and becoming in all people
at ali times to acknowledge and revere the Supreme
Government of God, TO bow i'll humble submission
to His classements, to confess and depiore their
sins and transgressons in the full conviction that
the fear OF the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and
TO pray with all iervency and contrton for The par
don OF their past Oienses, and for Il blessing upon
their present and prospective action
And whereas, Our beloved country, once, by the
blessing of God, united prosperous, and happy, is
now afflicted with faction and civil war, and il is
pecuary fit for us 10 recognize the hand Of 6 cd
in this visitation and, in sOrrowtul remembrance
of our own faults and crimes as a nation and as in
dividuals. TO humble ourselves before Him. and pray
for his mefcy-to pray that we may be spared fur
thcr punishment. though justly deserved; that our
arms may be blessed and made eiectual for the re-
establishment of law, order, and peace throughout
our country, and that the iestimable boon of civil
and religious liberty, earned, under his guidance
and blessing, by the labors and sutierings of our
fathers may be restored in all its original excel
lence. Therefore
l. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United
States do appoint the tie last Thursday in September
nsrt as Il day OF Humation Prayer, and Fasting
for all the people OF the nation, and do most ear
nesty recommend to all the people, and especially
to all ministers and teachers Of religion of all de-
nominations and to all heads of tamilies-to OBJ
serve and keep that day according to their several
creeds and modes OF worship, in all humility, and
with ali religious solemnty to the end that the uni
ted prayer OF the nation may ascend to the Throne
OF Grace, and bring down plentiful blessings upon
our own country.
In testimony whereof ! have hereunto set my
hand and caused the great seal of the United States
to be Affixed this 18th day of August A. d, 1861,
and of the Independence of the United States
of America the eighty-siXth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WIN. Ii. SEWARD, Secretary of State.