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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-14
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Sir:
Not long since sent to you for box of Cephalic-
Pills for the Cure the Nervous Headache and CoEtye
ness and received the same and they had good an
sfect that 4 toas induced 20 send for more.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-14

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The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

and the deed was accomplished. The sweet
flower was placed among her sisters, and the
beauty and glory of her presence imbued all
with pure and holy perfumes, drawing down
the dews of hcaven-desceDded truth, until ii
was, indeed, paradise" And thus it has
ever been. Woman, ever the guiding star
Of dcstlny-the bright beacon to warn us Of
the dangerous reefs--thc ark of safety to
float US DER the food. Hers the skilful
hand to steer the frail boat Of life through
the seething waters. Hers the gentle hand
in sickness and distress to smoothe the pill
low and comfort the wearied soul. Who is
there amongst Us, whose soul does not grow
full at the name of "Motherr With what
tender rccollections the word is fraught-
She, who watched over your tender years,
taught you first to lisp the name Of your
God, and told you of q better land she, who
was the last to receive your goodnight kiss,
and the first to receive your morning greet
ing; she, who was the confidant of your joys
and dsorows--who softened childhoods cares,
and taught the ways Of righteousness.
"Naught is there found on earth, or cen above,
That eer is equal to mothers qucnchless love"
Burdensome is the task that falls to your
lot; not only to watch over self, but take
care of man also. And nobly do you fulfil
your task. When bleak adversity holds us
in her grasp, and threatens to crush us down
in her giant tread, thou art ever near with
cheering smiles, whispering in our ears the
soul-inspiring words, "Ni Desperaadum."
And the soft light shining from thine eye
Tells of the angel-spirit nigh.
oh, woman blest partner of our joys and woes,
Fen in the darkest hour of earthly i'll;
Untanished yet thy fond affection glows,
Throbs with each pulse, and beats with every thrill,
Bright DER the wasted scene thou hoverest still,
Angel of comfort to the failing soul,
Undaunted by the tempest wild and chill
That pours its restless and disastrous roll
Der all that blooms below with sad and hollow howls
When sorrow rends the heart, when feverish pain
Wrihgs the hot drops of anguish from the brow,
To sootho the soul-to cool the burning brain.
Oh who so welcome, and so prompt lis thou,
When God, the Father, guilds our souls above,
By the sweet sounding chords of heavenly love;
When the vain, empty cares of earth depart,
And loving, tuneful echoes swell our hearts,
Then shall each word and line, and note we raise,
Burst forth In loudly pealing hymns of praise,
And all not offered in devotion at his shrine,
Sweet lovely woman, shall be placed on thine.
TnoNAs MooRI.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

The BEsr MopEs OF CooKISG PoTAroEs.-IIak-
ing is by far the best method Of cooking pota-
toes. Some think that they dry out so much,
that boiling is lhore economical This is a mis-
take. At least four ounces out Of every five of
the weight of potatoes arc simply water, and
there is no loss of nutrimcnt in drying out these
four ounces Of water. On the contrary, the dry,
mealy portion left after baking, is more congcni-
al to the stomach, and more easily digcstcd than
when the moisture is keptin by boiling Frying
potatoes in lard is the worst of all methods
Unless masticatcd very thoroughly before swal-
loving-a thing few persons do, no matter how
good their tccth-it is next to impossible for the
gastric juice in the stomach to attack and dis
solve lump of potatoes coated with fried lard or
other grease. If any one doubts this, let him
eat three baked potatoes one morning, and the
next morning eat the same amount of potatoes
fried. In the latter case an uneasy, dull feeling
for two or three hours after eating, will afford
sbundcnt evidence as to which is the better
mode. If potatoes are cooked by boiling, they
should always be thoroughly mashed before eat
ing II not done in the kettle, let it be done
upon the plate. When mashed in the kettle, it
is not economical, or best, to mix in a large
quantity Of butter.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

TINS DAws OF LovE.-Tf grape zine bs
planted in the neishorhood Of well, It's roots
running silently under ground, wreathe them
selves in net work around the cold, clear water,
and the vines putting on outward greenncss and
unwontcd clusters and fruit is all that tells
where every root and fibre of its being has been
silently stealing. So those loves are most fatal
most absorbing, in which, with unheeding quiet
ness, every thought and fibre Of our life twines
gradually around some human soul, to us the
unsuspecting weii-spring Of our being. Fearful
il Is. because so often the vine music be uproot-
ed and all its fibres be wrrnched away; but till
the hour Of discovery comes, how II is transhgur.
ed by a new and beautiful lifei There is moth.
ing in life more beautiful than the trance-like,
Quiet dawn which prcccdes the risingo love IN
the soul. When the whole being is pervsded
imperccptibly and TRANQUILITY BY another being.
and we are happy, we know not and ask not
why, the soul is then receiving all and asking
nothing. At later day she becomes self con-
scious and then come craving exactions, endless
questions; tho whole world Of material cefnes
in with It's lard ccGnsels and conssitadeFsy snd
besuiiaE trzEce ADS tfe~G
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

UEIvERsIrY, March 9Th, 1851.
Messrs. ChAsk, HEsLEP AND SIXTH:
Gentiemen-Your note, In the name Of the
liermcan Society, requesting the Address
delivered by me on the cad February last,
lies before me. In submitting the Address
to YOU, gentlemen, would only state that it
was prepared for the HermeAn Society, de-
liverci for her, and as such. is entirely at her
disposal. Bidding her, through you, "God
speed" am,
Yours Respectfully,
THOMAS A. MOORE.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

ANGRY LErrERs.-An angry letter is much
fcrccr than an angry speech. There the words
remain scorching, not to be explained away, not
to be atoned for by kiss. not to be softcned
down by the word of love that may follow so
quickly upon spoken anger. This at least should
be rule through the lctter-writing world, that
no angry letter be posted till four and twenty
hours shall have elapsed since it was written
We all know how absurd is that other rule of
saying the alphabet when you are angry
Trash Sit down and write your letter; write
it with all the venom in your power; spit out
your spleen at the fullest; it win do you good
You think you have been injured; say all that
you can say with all your poisoned elOquence,
and crafty yourself by reading il while your
temper is still hot Then put it in your desk !
and as a matter Of course, burn it before brcal-
fast the following morning. Believe me, that
you will then have double qualification.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

NJ JAMES q. II. Brck.
We take our stand, the world defy
Relying on that One
Who hears alike the ravens cry
And the poor widows moan.
Yes, leaning on the God of Truth,
And thinking of our sircs,
We kindle, in our ardent youth,
The proud and martial fires.
And II our rights should be assailed
By foenen near or far,
Wen quickly from their homes have called
Our bands TO glorious war.
No heart will quake, no soldier lag
In mountain, vale or glen;
They'll gather meath our blazing Gag
A hundred thousand men.
The mstron grave, the silver'd sire,
viii bless them as they GO
will bless them, too, the maiden fair,
Though tears Of love may flow.
Though cannon thund'ring peal on peal,
Their bleeding ranks may tear,
Firm as a stornl-beat tropic hill
They'll stand and struggle there.
They'll think Of mother, sister, rife
They'll think, while on the field,
OF children, dearer far than life
They'll debut never yield.
So quake, ye bastard foe, with fear
The lions in his lair
His growing hoarsc his cubs now hear,
And for the fight prepare.
Put hut your feet on Southern soil,
Ye craven, coward crew,
And all the land ven each despol
Will measure SIR BY ico.
LEXINGTON, Miss, March, 1861.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

How FOLLy LABoEs.-1t is estimated by cal
eulating Englishman that four thousand million
pounds Of tobacco are produced annually. which.
at one hundred to the pound. would make four
hundred thousand million cigars. and at ten
cents pound is worth four million dollars! II
Is supposed that half as much more Il expende
In preparing II for use. making an expense of six
hundred million dollars annually for the "sile,
filthy weed !" Is it any wonder that one-hali
Of the world 70 coId and hungry, when so much
is expended on useless articloss There Is no
question that the so-caIed luxurics Of life cosi
more than the neccssaries and comforts-yet, in
the midst Of suffering, people viii continue "a
labor at what really docs the world no good and
.ften iniures H.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20
RATES OF ADvERTssING.
.Etf rrx LIxrs rAkt osr sorAur.

Advertisements may be renewed at anytime by pay
ing for composition, 81 per thousand ems. -
Displayed adyertisemtnts charged fbf the space
cupied.
Loaded notices charged Is cents line..
tE Articles of q personal chafaetef only admitted
st the option Of the Proprietor and charged 20 cents
y line.
Tho pay for yearly and half yearly advertise.
ents due quarterly, and those inserted for less than
three months the pay due when the advertisements s
cut.
Transient advertisements payable in advance.
Announcing Candidates for City offces.... so
County Offices. b 90
District and State, 10 90
to be paid invariably In advance.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20
An Editor on Editing.

Artemas Ward alias Brown, late local editor
of the Cleveland Plaindealer, gives the following
advice to young men who aspire to become edi-
tors of newspapers:
Before you 90 for an editor young man, pause
and take a big think Do not rush into the cd
itorial harness rashly. Look around and see il
there is not an omnibus to drive-some soil some
where to be tilled-a clerkship or some meat
cart 10 be filled-anything that is reputable and
healthy, rather than going for an editor, which
is hard business al best
We are not horse, and have consequently
not been called upon to furnish the motive pow
er for thrcshing machine but we fancy that the
life of the editor who is forced to write, whether
he feels right or not is much like the stecd in
question. If the yeas and neighs could be OH
tsined, we believe the intelligent horse should
decide that the threshing machine is preferable
to the sanctum editorial.
The editors work is never done. He is drain
ed incsssantly, and no wonder that he dries up
prematurely. Other people can attend banquets,
weddings ETC., visit halls Of dazzling light, get
inebriatcd, break windows, lick man occasion.
ally, and enjoy themselves in a variety of ways
but the editor cannot He must stick tenacously
to the quill The press, like a sick baby, mustn't
be left alone for minute. II the press is left
to run itself even for day, some absurd person
Indignantly orders the carrier-boy to stop bring
ing that internal paper. There's nothing in it.
1 won't have It in the house"
The elegant Mantalini, reduced to mangle
turning described his life as "a dem'd horrible
grind" The life of the editor is all of that
But there is good time coming, We feel con-
fidcnt for the editor-a time when he will be ap-
preciatcd, when he win have front seat; when
he will have pie every day, and wear store
clothes continually; when the harsh cry Of
"stop my paperr will no more CRATE upon his
ears. Courage, Messsurs the Editor.
Still, sanguine as we are of the coming of this
Jolly time, we advise the aspirant for editorial
honors To pause ere he takes up the quill as a
means Of obtaining bis bread and butter. Do
not, at least do not until you have been Tilted
several dozen times by like number of girls
until you have been knocked down stairs and
soused in horsc-pond-untl all the gushing
feelings within you have been thoroughly sub
dued-until, in short, your hide is Of rhinoce-
rous thickness Then, o aspirants for the bub-
bic reputation at the press's mouth, throw your
selves among the ink pots, dust and cobwebs Of
the printing Office, if you will
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

ISSocESr FLIRrATIoS.-A hirt is always limo,
cent Young ladies' who skip about from one re-
sort to another to engage the attention Of yo,ing
men who are susceptible Of beauty, little think
of the dangers that beset such course. We
say flirt is always innocent meaning thereby
that she intends herself no harm. Men-ths
majority Of them-are not so foolish as to be de.
ceived in the character Of young lady who goes
about indscriminaseiy among male acquaintan-
ccs. They readily perceive that friendship, f it
be so called, regulated by q Irritation, has no
claim upon their honor, and consequently any
advance towards intimacy on their part can only
be facetious, leading then to take any advantage
when opportunity offers. The record is conclu.
sive upon this point Criminality turks beneath
those innocent fiirtations, boldly apparent to
those who comprehend the unscrupulous ma
ture Of mems passions. Fathers and mothers
who have daughters will do well to give this
subject earnest attention, and so exercise their
control that sorrow may never fall at their door.
on account Of innocent conduct"
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

FEMALE DELIcAcY.-Among the features that
adorn the female character, delcacy stands fore
most within the province of good taste Not
that delicacy always in quest Ofsomething to be
ashamed Of which makes merit Of blush, and
simpcfs at the construction which its own inge-
nuity has put upon an innocent remark; this
spurious kind Of dciicacy is far removed from
good sense, but the high-minded delicacy which
maintains its pure and undertaking walk among
women in the society Of men-which shrinks
from no necessary duty, and can speak when re
ouired. with seriousness and kindness, Of thing
when it wotld be shame to smile or blush
the delicacy which knows how to confer bene
fit without wounding the feelings Of another
which can give aims without assumption, and
which pains not the most sensitive being in ere
alton.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20
Address, delivered by Mr.. T. A. Moore,
on the 22d Of February, 1861, before
the Literary Societies Of the Universi-
ty of Mississippi


Mn. T. A. MOORE:
We, the undersigned, have been appointed
BY the iiennean Society to request, for pub.
lication, copy Of your truly eloquent and
patriotic Address, delivered on the occasion
Of tile Anniversary Of the Henuean Society.
Yours truly,
g. b. CRANE,
THOMAS HESLEP, Com'tes.
j. A. SMITH,
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20

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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-17
THE CONFEDERATE ELECTIONS.

There seems to be some misapprehension with
regard to the days on which the Confederate
elections are to be held. For precise informa-
ton, a eotemporary makes the following abstract
Of the act of Congress regulating such cleo
tons The election for members Of Congress
Is to be held on the first wednesday in Novem-
Der. 1861, which election shall be conducted &C
eording to the permanent Constitution and the
laws of the several States in force for that pur-
pose. In States which may not have provided
b7 law for such election, the same viii be held
according to the laws heretofore existing in such
states for the election Of members Of the House
of r representatives. in the Congress Of the United
State.
Thr appointment Of electors for President and
Gce-President is also made on the day of the
Congressional eleetion-the first Wednesday in
November.
The electors are to meet in their respective
States on the first Wednesday in December,
1861, and proceed to vote for P~residentand Vice
President.
Congress is to assemble in regular session, al
the seat Of government, on the eighteenth day
Of February, 1852. On the nineteenth of Feb
uuary, it IS provided that the president of the
senate shall open the certificates, and the votes
for President and YicePresident shall then be
counted.
The President Of the Confederate States shall
be ~inauga1ated on the twenty-second day of
February, 1862.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-17
From the Rio Ernnhe.

Correspondence Ofthe Galveston Newsl
Fort Brown, September Is.-Evervthinn
has been confusion here, incident to the fact Of
our being mustered out Of service.
We were informed on the morning Of the 10th
that We were citizens of Texas-nOJ soldiers.
Mr.. Charles L~Oyenskold, State Commissioner
was here for that purpose. Capt Littleton's
company relieved us. They win guard the nos,
only until the arrival Of two infantry companies
from San Antonio, now en- route.
The steamer James Hale has gone to Ring.
gold barracks 10 bring Major Edwards battalion
to this place, prior to their being mustered out
Two infantry companies are also on the route
from San Antonio TO garrison that post. A de.
tachment of Capt, Bruins company, a new
mounted corps, raised here, have gone to protecl
the property at Ringgoid until the arrival of The
infantry. Capt. BIS company is composed Of
picked men from other companies lately sta.
toned here, and is acknowledged to be the best
troop of horse on this line.
Capt. Mat Nolan arrived from san Antonio on
the 10Th, with his company, 1t consists of nine.
~ men who are an honor to Texas. He will 70
main here ouly a very short time. DR.. R0Oer7
assumes charge of the medical department
Gen. l. II. p. Bee, OF GoIad. IS here on off.
cial business.
4 detachment Of Capt. Benavides' men ar.
rived here q iew days since. They contradict the
report in the Fort Brown Flag Of the massacre
OF a portion Of their company by the Conan.
ches. They state that there has been no Co
manche trail seen on the Nueces river since
Texas seeded.
l see alarming reports circulating in the pa
pers, in regard to the designs of the Mexicans
against our frontier. II is a well known fact
Mexico has been aud is stiH on the verge of an
other revolution. This viii account for their
~ur.s1.-k r.
lBas raising men under the eye of the auth0ri-
ties, to raid against Texas, needs confirmation.
Bui IA very few here believe d.. TIE same may
De said in regard to the report of the United
States obtaining permission to land troops on
he Mexican coast. The public should be eau
tious 10 swallowing such reports, unless they
are c0noborated by reliable persons.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-17
PROPOSED DIsTRICTING OF THE
SIATE.

The joint select committee Of the Legislature
through Mr.. Martin, of Shelby, has reported
bin distrieting the State for Congressional pur
poses. The following are its provisions:
No. PA Bill to lay off the State into Con
gressional Districts.
SEC. /. Be II enacted By the General AsssmJli
Of The State Of IeaResSec, That the counties O.
johnson, Carter, Sullivan, Washington, Han
cock, Hawkins, Greene, and Cooke shall com
pose the First Congressional District
The counties Of Campbell, Claiborne, Union
Granger, Jefferson, Knox, SEWER, and Blount
shall compose the Second Congressional Dis.
trict.
The counties Of Marion, McNinn, Meigs.
Rhea, Polk, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Sc
q~uatchie, Bledsoe, Grundy, and Franklin shall
compose the Third Congressional District.
The counties Of Anderson, ROane. Cumber-
laud, Morgan, Scott, F~entress, Overton, Jack
son, Putnam, White, Van Buren,, and Warren,
shall compose the Fourth Congressional District.
The counties of Macon, Smith, DeKalb, vii
son and Davidson shall compose the Fifth Con
gressional District.
The counties of Cannon. Coffee. Bedford
Marshall, Rutherford and Williamson shall com.
pose the Sixth Congressional District.
The counties OF Lincoln, Giles, Lawrence.
Wayne, Lewis and Maury shall compose the
Seventh Congressional District
The counties OF Sumner, Robertson, Mont
gomeryt Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys. Hiek.
man and Stewart shall compose the Eighth Con-
gTessiOnal District.
The counties Of Henry, Weaker, Obion.
Dyer, Gibson and Carroll shall compose the
Ninth Congressional District.
The counties Of Ilardeman, Madison. Hen
derson, McNairy, Hardin, Decatur, Benton and
NaaFT-u EhnN nOrunaaa N1a Ill.
District.
The counties Of Fayette, Upton, Lauder
dale and Haywood shall compose the Eleventh
Congressional District.
SEC. , This act shah take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
The bill was unanimously agreed upon in
committee, but We observe thar several amend
ments have been proposed. Early legislation
upon this subject should take place, q, the rlec-
ton is close at hand.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-17
TIE SICK

We notice in the Richmond EnomiHer shat the
Confederate government has under eonsidera-
ton the feasibility Of . plan which has been pro
posed, Of giving absolute discharges, instead Of
furloughs, to such sick soldiers as are likely to
be incapable Of service for any considerable peri
% Of time.
We believe, with the Exambfr. that the
proposition Is recommended by a nuAber Of cou-
siaeations, ltmay be safely cstnscd that d
good proportion Of the siek soldiers discharged,
under these Circumstance, will. Alter recruiting
at their bOmrs instead Of Tue hospitals, tolun-
ter again 10 lake The field. Tie plan proposed
viii secure for them The hest treatment, Of
couse, with the care ef relatives aud frieuG
aud the ~convenienees Of homes; viii relieve the
hospitals Of much Of the ineouyeniout pressure
UPON them and is calculated TO furnish, on the
whole, the most economical, expeditions. aud.
perhaps, humane disposition Of our invalid
soldiers.