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Smyrna times., 1861-12-26
The Spirit of the Rebellion,
'phis (Tennesses) papersays:

a memphis (Iennessee) Papersays:
"Nothing but summary vengencs will re.
press the Lincoln Ineendlaries of East Tennes-
see. They are possessed with the demon spirit,
and controlled by the evil counsels of those
arch traitors, Johnson and Maynard.
Hang 'em, yes, hang them every one
Every East Tennesseean found recreant TO the
will and interest Of the State of Tennessee, and
kHown to be actively connlvlDg with its cue.
mics, should be hung, and lOftlly. When the
citizens of State have, by an overwhelming
majority at the balIOt-box, determined GU its
foreign policy, and by that policy have been
necessitaled TO arms for the defence Of their
homes and fresides, every resident on the soil
of that State, who lends or gives aid to the in.
Vaders, deserves as little mercy on earth as
Beezebub will give them in bis empire. Where
ever the cobra-Ilke head Of treason s lifted, it
should be stricken off, and that quickly, for its
poisonous saliva is contagious as the airs oi
Mareamma. Hang 'em, hang 'sm, every
one. -
This is the spirit which the rebels display
and in connection with IN excess Of the con-
trary disposition on oar part, it form part ol
the secret of their power.
If a resident of the seeded States is loyal "a
the national cause, (and he is held guilty o
such loyalty if he is not activsly with the re-
bellion,) his property is taken away under tht
sweeping eoRfscEtiou acts of the Southern
Congress, and he is lucky if he escapes tn,
(" summary Uengence of the rope. On the
contrary. he may join the traitors without am
risk Gas YETI of cOnfscaton, our Legislation no
having provided for it only in rare and ex
ceplional case.
We may hope that our legislation is about Il
be corrected in this respect, so as not 10 leave
bounty upon treason, in the shape of securIt,
TO property.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26
Stevens's Gift Cur. Boat.

Mr.. E. A. Stevens has completed, at Borden
town, N. J gunboat Of peculiar construction
which, with her armament, be has presented 10
the Government, asa testimony ofhis patriotic
feeling. The hull is built of iron, in the usual
manner, being firm and bolted to iron beams
and knees. Her length is one hundred and
enc feet twenty feet beam, depth Of bold seven
feet six inches. When light she will draw
four feet of water, but when in actien her
draUght will be between seven and eight feet.
She has two engines, each working indepen.
IDENTIFY Of tho other. Each Of them gives pow
er TO a screw propeller, GO that by reversing
one engine and moving the ether ahead the
vessel is turned around within her own length,
and so rapidly is this evolution performed that
it only requires one minute and halfto turn
the vessel one hundred and eighty degrees
The smeke stack will be hinged so as to
lever down and not present perpendicular
mark for the enemys gunners. Besides the
two main engines there are two auxiliary en-.
gines, used for the purpose or flooding the wa
ter compartments or throwing out the water.
The hold Of the vessel is divided into four
| apartments. The formard one is for wa,sr !;
the second, officers and mems quarters; the
third, engine and boiler room, and the fourth,
or after one, is also q water tank. The fer
ward and aftermost 5ulkheads are water-tight.
In the bottom Of tho vessel, in each of the wa
ter apartments is a hole, sixteen inches in d-
! ametsr, on which is fitted a valve, which is
worked from the deck. A force pump is ia
each apartment also, to pump out the water.
When the vessel is ready to oapproaeh battery
with the view of attacking it, tae valves are
opened in each of the water apartments, and q
large stream rushGs in. When the vessel ID
settled TO the proper depth, there are seVeRteeR
| inches of water over the deck.
To prevent the water running into the en-
oombiHgs are placed around the hatchwsy
which rise several laches above the level of the
water The helsman is placed in a box, which
has hangers upon 4, and is settled down tht
after hatehway completely out Orange. From
here he can see to steer tho vessel, as well al
direct the engineers as to the working Of The
engines One other man remains on deck Il
fire the gun.
The vessel is armed with one rhed one huu
dred-pounder gun of the Parott patent, place.
in the centre Of the vessel, upon a daIs, aroups
which rises a high combing, to prevent tn
water from reaching it. The gun is loaded b!
men standing in the hold, or in the men
quarters. When this novel craft is in position
by settling her in the water, nothing isVislbl
to the enemy but the outline Of the hall mark
: ed by the buwarka unsnbmerged and the gu
amidshps. To a person in tn slightest de
gree unacquainted with gnnneTy it will .
I readily seen how difficult it will be 10 hit thi
craft.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

GES. ScsTT IN EvkoPE.-Ths landing Of
General Wiz field Scott was the occasion yes
terday of warm ovation, improVised by the
officers of the Uaitsd States merchant vessels
now in our port. Their repeated hurrahs were
mingled with good rOony French voices, who
thus rendered homage TO the person OF an old
defender Of. that cause Of civilization which is
one in the New as in the Old World.
The General, in landing, had to pass under
a0 imRnrnss canopy, formed of Union colors.
each end of which was held aloft by the ha nds
of numerous American officers. Another tri.
Umphal arch of the same kind awaited the
General ct the close of the entrance TO the
pier.
Joyous shouts an6 enthusiastic hurrshs fol-
lowed Gea. Scott ints the Hotel de rEurepe,
which was. on this occasion, decorated with
American flags, interWOven with the French
Iri color. Ths American captains were en-
gagged duriHg the day paying their respects TO
the brave General, who received them very
cordially.
AL the merchant vessels of the Uaited
States in the hafbOr were also decsrsts. ID
honor of the arrival Of Gen. Scott, coneidng
by happy chance. with the news of the sue
cess which SO brilliantly iaaVgurated the nava
expedition Of the North.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

NoRrH CAROLINA AND TEEEEssEs.-A let.
ter from a citizen in the Western part Of
North Carolina to friend in Washington has
been placed in ihe hands OF Gen. Mcclellan.
Ie brings the clearest confirmation yet receiv'
ed that there is a large and determined organ.
ization of Unionists in that State. They are
putting themselves in communication with the
Unionisis in East Tennessee, and await only
the dawn Of hope for general uprising. They
sxnect the reinforcement OF Brhwnlow by the
National forces, and will accept that move
meut as a si4aal for their own action.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

A WoODEN MoTHEN. We have heSrd OF
wooden autmegs, wooden hams. horn gun finite.
wooden oats and ciscks, but what Infusion OF
the Yankees ever tinelured john Bull To invent
a wooden motherl Fhs following.by a cor.
responders Of the Mark Lane Erpress, 'des
cribes the. pew inyenlion:rf a. vrT
A fine. sow, having tveIVe suckingspigs, be.
Ions ging TO pork nerchaut 10 " Moakwearmppth,
W as taken i'll and died suddenly. The propri-
etor, whs is aal ing ssi11s chsractsr. set Ia
work aud formed a Eeugh model Of aisow in
wood, beiug hollow 10 the ceptee, the abdoneN
beng furnished with twslvs teats, clererIy
formed of raw hide. Tie latsfior .ofthe mode
10 kept filed. wiIh tnsi!lh and Abe whole sf Tbs
yaupa Digs suck frsn lhe Ieats Of ih's sin gals
I jooki0g wooden SOW, aud all are thrlViRg well
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

troyed, and the channels to her port blocked up
with sunken wrecks, bear witness. The day
of glory which was TO have dawned upon Char
lesion as the result of the war passes into tho
land of dreams. If that hapless city should
become a ruined waste, aud its people be scat
tered to the winds, let not the North be visited
with the blame.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26
CHOICE POE TRY.
TO ANDREW JACKSON.
BIT GEORGE H BOXER.

The following sonnet, written some years ago
sss spslicable to the prcseat crisis that we 70.
pskiiss its ..~- ..-
OH lien the Hermitage, again
The timss invoke thee, yet thou are not here!
Csunet sur perils call thee from the bier!
france vaPOrs, aRd the puny arm Of Spain
I. r,issd to strike US; England gives them cheer.
False to The land that in her hour of fear
Must be her strength and succsr, iain
To prop the power that even now doth wsne.
Nsr these alone intestine broils delight
The gaping onsrchs and our liberal shore
tsriie with trsitsrs. Now. while both unite
Europe srd treasna-we would see once more
They dreadful courage lash itself to might.
Behold thee shake thy name, and hear thy
roar!
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

AN EMBARGO ON SNIP TIMBER.-The prompt-
ness of Great Britain in forbidding, upon the
first alarm of war, the expectation Of arms and
the constituents Of nPowder, presents an ex-
ample which it is advisable 10 initiate in this
country. We are informed that the purchas
ers of ship timber in the United States for the
British Admiralty have been SO heavy as nearly
to clear the market; and vast quantities are ac-
tually stored in New York, awaiting transport
tation. Owing TO the war, the supplies of live.
oak timber, which came from the South, have
been cut oft. The Virginia sources have also
been practically closed, and at this moment,
when Congress is about to urge the most sner-
getIc measures for doubling the navy, it is al
most impossible for the American shipbuilder
TO find material for a single vessel. To stop
this exhaustion of our strength for the benefit
OF foreign, and possibly hostile Power, will
not be th e dictate Of retaiatory policy, but of
policy which looks to the safety of our own
people before that of a stranger. The Govern.
ment cannot act in the matter too early.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

Some one named "Armand N. Toutant "
gives public notice through The New Orleans
pa pers that in the future he will sign his name
Toutont Bsauregard." So it seems ia the
South one may change his name when and
how he chooses.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

"Toby, what did the TEraeites do after they
crossed the red sea o.
al don't know, ma'am, but guess they
dried themselves"
JeaR Paul says love may slumber in lady,s
heart, but it always dreams. giR
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

If men and wsnen are not ashamed to get
married, it seems strange that they geAsrally
do 1t just as rssues run awuy-beiween two
days"
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

A Coon SELL.-A miserable old miser who
owned farm. found it impossible TO do his
work without assistance and accordingly offered
any man food for performing the requisite la
Dor. a half starved man, hearing of the terms,
accepted them. Before going into the field in
the morning, he invited his help to breakfast :;
after finishing the morning meal, the old skin
flint thought it a good saving time if they
should place the dinser upon the breakfast
This was readily agreed TO by the snsatisfed
stranger, and the dinner was soon dispatched.
Suppose now said The frugal farmer, we
take supper; it will save time a nd trouble yeu
know" "Just as you like" said the eager
eater, and at it they went. "Now we'll 90 to
work. said the delighted employer. "Thank
yOu." said the laborer, never work after sup
per-"
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

Some bachelors &c To war because they like
Sighting; some married mea because they like
DPace
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

The BRITISH AND AMERICAN NAvIEs.-The
whele force of the British Navy numbers 43l
steam vessels, and 1873 calling vessels. This
would make total OF GLIB actual war vessels,
without including the large number of trans
ports and other ships that could, al short no.
tcs, be converted into men.of-war. The fleet
would carry between $4,000 and 10000 guns.
The effective force of the American Navy is So
sailing ships, carrying S37 guns, and 164 stea "a
ships, carrying 1855 guns. The Secretary of
the Navy makes the whole effective force 264
vessels, 1857 guns, and about 25, 900 sea men
but he includes ia his list receiving ships and
ships of The line that have been on the stocks
since 1918. When it is reflected that this res.
pectable navy has been refltsd, built and COL
lected together withh three or four msnths, nc
American need be disheartened at comparing
it with the mightier armaments of France and
England.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-26

An Irish soldier called out to his companion /:
Hello ! Pat, have just taken a prisoner"
Bring him along, then, bring him along"
He won't eome.''
Then come yourself"
" He won't let me-"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05
VERMONT ELECTION.

Below will be found such retarns as we have
been enabled to gather up to the hour of 60
ing to press.
Little interest will be felt in the returns 0
the vote for State officers as our ticket will
be elected with very small opposition, and
that mostly confined to the counties of WASH
ington and Windsor.
The attempt of few disahected ones to
defeat the election of Mr.. jackson, one of the
nominees for Senator in this county, we are
happy to say, has proved abortive, and he is
probably elected
The vote in our own town was the largest
ever polled at September election, and al
though the contest was exciting, everything
passed off quietly. The chief matter of inter
est was the election Of Town Representative,
and the candidates were VIM. T. Nichols,
Esq, and John Cain of the Courier. Only
one ballot was had, which resulted in the
election of VIM. T. Nichols by 275 majority.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

PRENTICE on THE PEACE DoDGE.-It
is worthy Of note that the Union men in
the border slave states denounce the new
peace dodge of the secession sympathiz-
ers without stint. They see through the
hollow deception and sophistry Of it, and
despise it as cowardly and sneaking form
of treason. Says the Louisville journal
of the peace movement in that state:
"This is certainly the most curious
peace party that the world has ever known.
It's character i very strikingly manifest
from its words and deeds. Who is it that
iustiies Tennessee in destroying our navi-
cation and commerce, coming into Ken
lucky, and Selling and carrying off steam
boats aud citizens with the strong arm,
stealing guns, committing larceny against
railroad companies, robbing Kentucky
banks, &c? The peace party. Who en-
deavored to taunt, and provoke, and shame
Kentucky into joining at once in the war
against the United States? The peace
party. Who tries to incile our people in
to lorcibIe resistance to the laws Of the
United States against th~ tFdn~pOFi3tion ol
contraband goods to the countrys enc
mics: The peace parry. Who IS labor
ing TO exasperate the .epie Of Kentucky
to the point Of burning bridges, tearing up
railroad track. ob-tructing the regular and
legitimate functions Of the United States
government, asd setting all law at def
anceE The peace party. Who reioiccs
in tn horrid de-potien established in the
lower counties Of our state. where men are
robbed, shot, and cXiled with their fami.
lies by infamous and remorseless vigilance
committees: The peace party Who
wanted the people Of Kentucky taxed six
millions of dollars to buy arms for the pur-
pose Of war. and would now gladly see
them taxed double that amount for the
same purpose, if the arms coulI ali 20 iu-
10 the hands OF the sece,soni>ts: The
peace party Who threatens to invite the
governor of Tennessee to invade Ken
lucky with 10000 men in less than thirty
days, if Kentucky soldiers, mustered upon
their own soil for sci. defence. are not dis
per,ed The peace party.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

Reconsideration GODDARD, Moses Col
burn, Luther Kendall, jarvis Pratt, Homer
II. Hammond, Dexter B4ck, Addison Stay
ton.
SHERBURNE.-R Estabrooks, L. A. VIII
son, S. Newton, L. II. Hodgman, Lewis
Hawkins.
PITTsFoRD.-Isaac C. Wheaton, Jeffrey
A. Randall. VIM. Z. Hall, s. p. Griswold, w.
G. Fish, Matthew Louth Allen Mills.
PouLTNEY.-J. Joslin, F. Rugges, D;
%, c. A. Ram, d. N. GiIdings, II. Hosford
p H. Fi6eld.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

~ No notice can be taken Of anonymous commu-
nications. We must know the names and addresses
of our correspondents a guarantee Of their good
faith. We cannot undertake TO return cOmmuniGa-
tons that are used.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

"Let every American Citizen, instead of
crying Peace, Peace, when there is no peace,
rally upon the ramparts until Secession is
silenced; until the roar of artillery has
ceased -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05
THE FAIR GROUND.

time is well worth the time of any one
who has not seen them of late. As for
oursclf we were not aware, until yester-
day, of the very many and desirable i'm
provements that have recently been made
in the way Of widening the trotting
course, erecting new buildings, stalls,
improving old ones, and fitting up the
grounds generally, Having been en-
abled to get away for an hour or so from
our usual indoors duties, we " improved
the opportunity" to visit the grounds and
take a look at the preparations which are
being made-and now nearly complete
for the State Fair, which comes off next
week
The directors have expended some
$4,000 in improvements this season, and
it would be difficult to find anything lack
ing for the convenience aud .,.-..It
Of all who may attend the Fair next week
either as exhibitors or spectators.
The track has been greatly improved
the grading alone which has been done
OF it this season, having cost about $500,
1t Is sixty feet wide, neatly enclosed with
poles. and is probably by far the finest
and best track in the State. There are
on the grounds speep-rcn> and stalls for
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

TERHa OF THE HERALD.-Upon the last page will
be found the terms of subscription to the Herald
These are the only terms upon which the Herald can
be procured OF u.s. and deviation in any case will
be made theretrom We have no friends to whom
special rates will be given, ami agent is authorized
to make conflicting contracts. If
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

TIE EUr1AzD L1oHT GUARD held a
business meeting last evening. We IN
dcstand the boys intend to sustain their
organization, and that they are ready to
answer the call Of their country,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05

T-TrES AND DBUNS.-A new lot
g v .,FRRMMsF
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-05
BEDaTEA Ds BCrsE EATS

= su5.c-a.- a4- .- --.s-z tsll a.asral-ar Of
Hea a..g .-.e.s % ..- d. FaTr.tare consisting Of
, 1861-01-31
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of the Bohemian
THE LONDON TIMES ON SE CESSIONs

PORTLAND, Jan. e9-The steamship Bohe-
mian from Liverpool 18th, via Londonderry
18th, arrived this morning.
FRANCE is expected that decree will
soon appear that If Piedmont makes war on
Austria, she need expect No assistance from
France. Great military preparations are in
progress.
ST.1S.-The Spanish instructions arc to
keep strict neutrality Mt Gacta-
NArLRs.-Thc bombardment OF Gacta IS to
be resumed on Monday. It is not true that
the ships Of any foreign power are to takc tho
place Of the French fleet. The Sardlnians
have resolved to attack Gaeta By sea immedi-
ateIy.
ENaLANp.-The Tines city article says funds
arc firm, but prices closea Friday the same as
Thursday. About 10000 were taken from
the Bank to-day for America About ESQ.,
600 had been Withdrawn from tho Bank OF
France.
Tho Times deprecates the aeccssion7m 7move-
ment In America, aRd says, should the South
ern Confederacy become the real United States,
rs far as present prospective territory is con
ccrncd, It is doubtful whether the connection
betweeen New York and New England On the
one hand, and Illinois and the ncighborln;
States on the other, could long survive total
separation from the South.
, 1861-01-31
HOGS AND PROVISIONS,

C1sc1SKA11-Ycetcrday's Castle contains tho
following:
The receipts Of hogs during the last fortyeisht
hours comprised ), ,000 head. The demand vas full
Il cqoal u the offerings, and the market was firm
at &c 5o968o96.G9. tic leading hEnsc for good
averages. For pork, bn}kmea1e and bacon, the
market continaes bnosant, hut buyers do not secnl
dssostd to acccdc fully to the demands q hodefs
The demand for mess pork was met with consid.
csahlc freedom carly ta the day, and near 09 rls
country and city sold aa H. m$l;, snd ao b1ls % choice
mostly held at $i7.a5. hut there seemed TO bc nc
disposition so pay TINT figure. Bnlk meats Wese @ z
shade better th1n on Saturday, with sales at "a
Ct1c for shoulders, aud s71@sxc for sides holder,
q close asking 6HGaHc. Bacon Is held mostly a
S@10c for ehoaldcrs and rib tldcs, with buyers al
&c less. Sales Of grcen hams and eides ut 71{{c
Lard continues dull: and prime ticrce is not sale
nblc 1T over 9Hc. The adsices from New Osleaut
are unfavosabtc- Small sales Of kes at l0Ac- Tht
outward moTc1ncni1 Of log products having beer
very nctyc Of late, VIC have compiled the toloWin:
statement Of imports, exports, &c, which vii
prots intercstins. The rcceipts and thipmens'
yE1fs .
, 1861-01-31

Crc1SsATI-Jan. ss.-Holders Of Elour weEc
rather nr1ncr In their demands for supcrhne to-day
asldns $4.s0l4.Go, The demand WAS moderate
10. prime white. Receipts light. Corn frni. with
good demand at 23@35c for car, and 33@140c for
-lclrd. In bulk. Barley at est considered no bar
:a:n ly brewers at ;5c. whilst sellers aim to get
10 SC = bu higher. Rye IL slow 1t G1c. Whisky
ras taken morc freely At 14c-
ST. Lou1E-Jan. e6.-W heat market unchanged,
sith sale Of = bags choice at $1.0, aud go do Ut
15Gsqsa s 9er tgRpee npes
;,.ly offered. Sales limited to 800 bags mixed in
second land bugs ct asKc; 20 bags mixed. new new
unnes, at 4oc; 1000 do do at 41c; 40o bags mixed
j, 4lK@Asc: 80 bags white at 42c, and 100 baga
c;,oice white ut 4233c, gunniee, closing dull :
buyers offering 8 to doc for mixed ant, and
;h9% ana 1ad xs IN ew TOT
Oats Market Steady and firm, but Inactive. Sales
cnmprisc 40 bags private; las bags at &c and 25
tags in lots At CSC part tn new grnnic4 Fio9rIss
rctail character only. Whisky--Eoue received ;;
u brls sold in lots at ltc per gulon Hidcs-Grecn
aad green suited unchanged ut and SC; dry flint
,..o1s1ate, and market quiet Ind steady salcs q
nd ~ bales choice Timothy ut 60c, and 10 bales do
It sakc. Secds-Tiulothy and clover arc in emil
sapny ana in E99d asmana TIE former w
jtilxsced il wanted at &c.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2s.-F'onr-Dnli. and dc
Wheat STEADY; white s1.4661.45; red, $1.2s@
10 Coru nrn,.. Sales o1 5000 bu new 1t 64c
ntl, 7ec. PEorisions-Unchargcd. Whfeky-Dc
clincd.
Baltimore, Jan. es:-F1our-Du1l and heavy
no sales. GraIn-W heat dfmcr. Red $1.30Gt1. .33
;e hiie cet9 t1saey 1slsx ees S@s bi
S1sa5; ranp $135o: Lard 12,4c. Coffee steady
i'll 115x9124c. Whiaky dull ut 18c.
, 1861-01-31
! Daily Review. Of Chicago Mar ket.

WEDNESDAY ErEk1No, Jan. 30, 16o1.,
= F1tuR- -Bccc,.nd 1.s14 br1s. Market dull.
sn,,.. u:nro 10 Sr,s ,nod .nrtne c1tra At s4SO
Il .,n frs fair d. NJ ii a0del 100 bfls tAyitab'
snn,f az at IT e aa5s Al aoa' 4'S
WfII ETTTFFS MARKET dn1l Sa]et were: 10
toi,s Mtdifinrs in h1.lE hi "a 90 Oh track.
lV31 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - IL sSS bn. Market steady.
sa1cs ,yerc. 01 bu No, eprfng In lots at Sic in
sfnrr :. o. fra1 In Eo Epfinr At 75kc In store;
sM,S In do at nc in tturc.
@'Gs1},ENRrrr1reG q (89 bu Market unchanged.
sn1st wcrc. ooO ii yclu,v at &C III store; 10000
hn 1nfye nt asiSc IN store: 500 bu cur corn at aoc
nor - M IN trnck
fOATS-Ycccired. s,1x3 bu. Market quiet and