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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

WE have received pamphlet published by order
OF the State Convention, held on the 18th and 10th
inst at the Universalist church, in this city, and
containing the address ard resolutions adopted by
that body, together with the address of Judge
Chambers upon taking his seat as President The
pamphlet is issued in excellent style, and may be
found by the members of the Committee and others
eatitled to copies for distribution, at the Office of
the printers, Messrs. J. B. Rose & Co., No. South
Calvert street.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

Kellogg of Illinois, Kenyon Kisore, Kilnger, Leach of
Michigan. Lee, Longnecker Loors, Lovcj"y Marston,
McKcan Mcknight, MCPHERSON, Moorhead Morrill, Morse,
Nixon Olin, Palmer Perry, Petit Porter Potter, Pote,
+. R. Reynolds Rice Robinson of RI, Royce, Scranton,
Sedgwck Sherman Somes Spaulding, Spinner, Stanton,
Stevens Stewart of Pennsylvania, Sratton, Tappan,
Thayer Theaker Tompkins, Train, Trimble yandever,
Van Wyck, Verree, Wade, Waldron, Walton, Washburne
Of Wisconsin, Washburne of Illinois, Wells, wilson, Win
Woodrun-l13
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Mr. Dillon had
another crowded house at Holiday Street Theatre
last night He appears in Belphegor again tonight
and will doubtless have another appreciative au-
dience.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

LEcTUEE.-The sixth lecture of the course before
the Commercial College will be delivered this
evening by the Rev. E. Yeates Reese. Subject:
Mind your Morals.
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PRICE TWO CENTS.

be withdrawn payment of the duties herein pro
vded.
of the tariff is April l, 1851 The old provisions for
warehousing goods have, we believe not been changed
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

THE SOUTH CAROLINA LoAN.-Thc Charleston pa
pers insert in a conspicuous place an official ad-
vertsement, calling the people to lend the State
S675, 900 for its military defence. Here is the
closing part of the advertisements
''The purpose of this Loan presents an appeal to
the patriotism of the people, which must secure it;
being promptly taken up. 1t is needless to enlarge
OF the momentous consequences dependent on the
prompt completion of the Loan. Apart from con
siderations of patriotism, the Bonds present the
most advantageous investment of money which car
be made The interest is large, and the security
l. superior to any other that can be offered. The
citizens of Charleston and of the State called
upon to come forward promptly and take up the
Loan"
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The Court journal says that all the American
Presidents, except Gen. Harrison, had blue eyes.
So had Shakespeare, Locke, Bacon Milton, Goethe,
Franklin, Napoleon and Humboldt.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

While Mr.. Lincoln was his way to Washing
ton the train stopped at some town in Pennsylva-
MIA, ard man stepped forward and offered a cou-
pie of apples to the President elect. A little boy
in the crowd yelled out, "Say, Mr.. Lnkin, that
man is running for Postmaster!' % The donor of
the apples collapsed amid screams of laughter.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

Mrs. Edwards, sister OF Mrs. Lincoln, Mr.. E. D.
and Mrs. Grimsbv, ali near relations of Mr.. Lin
coins, are at the Metropolitan Hotel, New York.
They will leave for Washington in the course of
the present week. Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Baker, and
Mrs. Grimsby will assist Mrs. Lincoln in doing the
bonOrs of the White House.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The Queen Of Naples has written to her parents
to pray them not to feel any anxiety on her ac-
count, her health is as good as could possibly be
under the circumstances in which she has been
placed. The Queen adds 'that by the bursting of
shell in the palace in which she resides, she had
been struck in the face by some pieces of glass"
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28


John BelPs presence here has no other object or
motive but in connection with the condition of pub
lie affairs. He at the urgent solicitation of
Union in Tennessee and other States, to aid in
effecting some reasonable form of paciication. He
is against secession in all forms and for giving the
new Administration fair trial.
Private intelligence from Montgomery reports
the Southern Congress prepared for either peace
or war, as Mr.. Lincoln may elect Evidently the
hope is gaining strong grounds that boodshed will
be avoided and the pen be employed instead of the
sword.
DEATH OF A FAvoRITE AoToR-0. L. DURIvAGE.-
We have the melancholy task of recording the
death of the once popular actor and dramatist, Oil
yer Everett Durivage, brother to the well-knowI
poet of the same name, and son to sister of sthe
Hon. Edward Everett. He entered the histrionic
profession at once an author and actor, person
ating character in a play written by himself al
the early age of sixteen. Asan actor he was known
over the States, and as an author, leaves number
of plays behind, the three most prominent of which
have been the Stage Struck Yankee, Cut and Come
| Again, and the Lady of the Lions. He was born il
Boston in 1914. He died at Chelsea, suburb o
Memphis, at half past two P. NJ. yesterday. Forty
seven is short life for one engaged in profession
celebrated for the longevity of its members.-Mem
| pkis, Feb. 20.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The Royal Academicians are about to abrogate
the siIy Saic law which has banished female stu
dents from their schools. 1t has lately been dis
covered that the very best of the competition draw
ings sent into the Academy were the work of fe-
m ale hands,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

NJ BoULLEr, Honorary Councillor of the Univer-
sity, Inspector of the Academy of Paris Officer of
the Legion of Honor, and author of the Universal
Dictionary of Sciences, Letters and Arts has lust
published "Universal Dictionary of History and
Geography" which, recommended by the Council
OF Public Instruction and the Archbishop of Paris,
ana "approved' by the Sacred Congregation of the
Index at Rome, is being introduced into the schools
and yceums of France. The first paragraph of the
work, so pompously recommended, reads thus:
Niagara or Newark, city and fort of the United
States, New York; 100 kilometres northwest of
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

DR. MAILER states that he has cured baker,
horribly burned by the fire of the oven, by keep
ing him in bath of cold water, in the open air,
| during eighteen hours C0nsecutivey. The temper
aure of the bath kept very low by the frequent
addition of water from well. The patient felt
no pain fl ON the time of his Immersion; when re-
moved from the bath all trace of the burns had dis
appeared, and he was able to be at work again in
five days after the occurrence of the accident
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

| The European Powers are urged to establish
forts along the coast of Africa, and to the with
drawal of their squadrons. The purpose is to en-
tirely prevent the deportation of slaves from Africa
! 1t is contended that this will be cheaper method
of putting end to the slave trade, than the
means now employed, while the new plan will be
cnmnetnlv eGactunl
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The editor of the Western (Va.) Guard says
Gle who asserts that we are Abolitionist or
Black Republican, is a Iiar to all intents and pur-
poses" Over this paragraph is wood-cut OF pis-
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

DIED IN THE WooDs.-Benjamn F. Hale, of Eus-
It's Plantation, Maine, while alone on hunting ex
curson, was taken sick, and died in a camp beyond
the dead river settlements, where he was found by
his neighbors. Appearances indicated that he was
taken sick soon after arriving at his camp. lie had
plenty of provisions; his gun and snow shoes were
by his side; but it seems he was unable to keep a
fire. The seat, ioot-pole and door to his camp had
been burned for fuel, and there were marks of his
axe on the logs of the camp where he had tried to
split off pieces to burn, after he became too weak to
go out.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The city of Lancaster, Pa, without distinction
of party has made arrangements to give Mr.. Bu-
chanan proper reception upon his return among
them next week. A committee of thirty-six have
the matter in charge, and will give the retiring
warm yyalcOma
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

Disappointment is felt in naval circles at the
non-ntroducton in Congress of bill ordering the
conversion" into steamers of the vessels examined
! by the Naval Board. In the act recently passed.
authorizing the construction of seven new steam
! corvettes, mention is made of the conversion
process. 1t will be remembered that the line-oE
| 6atte-ships Columbus, North Carolina Vermont,
Virginia and New York we're recommended as sus
cpntihln of alfnraiin inEn ctnnrrnrr
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28


Information from the highcsC sources in Charles
ton give assurance that no immediate attack is
meditated on Fort Sumter. Gov. Pickens has
restrained any demonstration thus far and was glad
TO be relieved of further responsibility by the
tion at Montgomery. Major Anderson writes that
no unusual pr operations have been recently made,
and some of the works have been apparently
suspended.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

Sunday travel has commenced oa all the Middle
sex, Mass, horse railways. The Boston Transcript
says the accommodation has long been desired, but
defeated by the illiberal action of the late city
government of Charlestown. Sunday travel en-
tered largely into the clements Of the recent muni-
cpal election in that city, and the present authori-
ties throw no obstacle in the way of accommoda-
ting the public
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The largest snow drift in the State OF Massachu-
colts lies near the town of Florida, Berkshire eoun
ty and is thirty feet in depth, one-thrd OF mile
in length, and of gigantic proportions.
Col. H. S. Webb, distinguished for his services %
Webb is now in New Orleans, to otter the services
Of himself and four sons to the Southern army.
The next House of Representatives in Congress
will he reduced in number 80 members, by ythe
| States which have seeded
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

The Duke de Valency has published pamphlet,
in which he has the nairete to recommend as the
best means of settling the Roman question, that the
Pope should assemble council, whose object should
be ''tO reconcile the Church with modern civilza-
tion, and put end to the fatal misunderstanding
which exists between the ministers of religion
and the partisans of the principles proclaimed in
1889"
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

CH1sIS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.
This has been an eventfu day in Congress, and
tomorrow promises to give decisive result up
on all the propositions pending for settlement of
our national difficulties.
The first business in the House to-day was the
consideration of the report of the Committee of
Thirty-three and the various amendments offered
thereto. The proposition of Mr.. Burch, of Cali
fornia, for a National Convention was negatived
and similar fate attended the amendment oil Mr..
Kellogg, of Illinois, which received but SO votes,
mainly all Northern Democrats. Mr.. X. gave no.
tice that at future time he would again offer it.
Next in order came the Crittenden proposition,
the favorite measure of the Southern men, which
was defeated by 33 majority.
1t received the votes of every Southerner in the
House except Henry Winter Davis, of Maryland
and Emerson Etheridge, of Tennessee. Nearly all
the Northern Democrats voted for It. The prefa-
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

A worthy old couple, living at Beaugencyi
France, have Just celebrated the seventy. y.sec9nu
anniversary Of their wedding. The husband is
ninety-seven years of age his wife is ninety one;
both are in full possession of their fae"lies' anu
ora in oood health and spirits
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

A meeting was held in Mason county, Va, on
the 10Th instant, and y-fve delegates appoint
ed to mass Convention of tine border counties of
Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. which was to be held
at Catettsburg, KY, on the 22d of February next,
to deliberate upon the means of preserving peace
and Union.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-28

LATER FROM SYRM.-The following statements
are from letters from Beirut The representatives
of the Christians at Mokhtara have returned.
Fuad Pasha asked them if they would be satisfied
if he ordered two hundred Druses beheaded They
told him that they had nothing to do with the
matter; it belonged to him to do them Justice; the
hundreds killed at the various places could not
speak, and had they not fed they would have been
Killed also; and their people were murdered under
the floating flag of Turkey, and it was their bust
ness to find out, through their own troops, who
were the murdcrers. The Druses of the Houran
and the Arabs are plundering all they meet. and
they nave said, no doubt secretly instructed by the
government, that if any of the Druses are executed
mere, they Will murder all the Christians they come
across across Inc American Vice Consul at Damascus,
found large number of Christians assembled ot
the Bishops, consulting about leaving the city.
The Susduehanna arrived on the 25th January with
the things brought to the Mediterranean bv the
Release. WV
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

An INCIDENT WITH A MoRAL.--A chaplain
in one of the regiments Of the Potomac mar
rates the case of sick soldier, which strik-
ingly illustrates the reasoning of many men
in camp and out Of IT.. Some one had men.
toned to the soldier, the case ofthe Vermont
er who was sentenced to be shot for sleeping
on his post. During the evening following,
the fever setting in violently, the sick man
imagined that he was the man sentenced to
be shot. The surgeon being called, the fol,
lowing conversation ensued:
Doctor, | am to be shot in the morning,
and wish you to send for the chaplain.
desire to make all necessary preparation for
my end"
They shall not shoot you-Fll take care
of you. Whoever comes to take you from
here shall have them arrested and put un-
der guard"
Will you, dear doctor? Thank you-
thank you well, then, you need not send
for the chaplain Just get"
The chaplain in mentioning the Instance,
adds, How like sinners at home -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18
On THE PoroMAc long expected bat

On THE PoToMAc.---The long expected bat.
tie on the Potomac has not yet been fought,
though each Succeeding day seems to add to
the certainty ofit Both sides realize that
the coming struggle is to be the decisive one,
and no preparations that human skill and
ability can devise, or that experience teaches,
are neglected McCLLELac Is slowly and
cautiously on the advance, and the rebels
must either fight or. retreat The we'll in.
formed Washington correspondent Of the
Chicago Tribune writes as follows: Gall Sat
friday night and Sunday, our army across the
Potomac was kept under arms, and move,
ment of troops was ordered and commenced
from the other side. Gen. MCCLELLAN was
in his saddle throughout the night, superin'
tending all these operations. No battle being
offered by the rebels, on Sunday, Gen. Nc
CLELLAN very properly RETAINED from offer
ing one himself on that day. But we have
the significant hint that now that the rebels
have thrown down the glove, they will be put
to their mettle, and that speedily. The stu.
alton on the Potomac is such as to excite the
livcliest apprehensions of the future. We
shall have battle shortly. Indeed, it is diff
ficult to see how either side can avoid that
conclusion" . ...-.aE ...sr. ...' ...- .
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18
Adir.ant Sessions indicated.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE GAZETTE.

n MACON CRY, Mo-, Oct. z, 1861.
Mk. EDIroR:- understand by several let
ters that have just received from the Falls,
that one Lieut. KNIGHT has been there and
represented our Adjutant as having played
the part Of coward at the Blue Mills fight.
Stating that he got off his horse and hid in
corn-field, leaving his company that he was
having charge Of temporarily.
Now the facts Of the case are these: Pre-
vious to leaving this place, our Captain being
sick, it was agreed that in case Of an action
SESSIONS should take charge of the Company
and as we came down upon tie Missouri
bottom and it was certain that we Were to
have fight,-and bush fight, -SSssIoNs:
took charge Of our Company. He hitchcd
his horse, saying he had rather fight on foot
than on horse; he then took the cartridge
box and the gun Of one Of the boys that was
sick, buckled OH the cartridge box, and took
his place at the head Of his Company, where
he remained Until some time after the fight
commenced. He had got his men out of the
road, and was waiting for some order from
the Colonel to put his Company in some p6.
sition. During the time he was standing
there, and the bullets were flying around his
head, he exhibited no signs of fear, but APP
peared perfectly cool. When SESSIONS found
that no orders were being given, but that
each man fought on his own hook; he went
in, as we say, crossed the road, and went to
firing where the rebels were trying to flank
us, and where we were giving and receiving
a warm fire. After the retreat, upon the first
halt, SESSIONS had his Company gathered and
formed first. Throughout the whole of the
affair he acted like a soldier, and Company X
would not object to being led by Him again.
hope the people Of Cedar Falls know me
too well to suppose that would defend SEES
sIoNs if he had played the part Of a coward
for a moment, but make this statement Of
the facts as they passed under my own eye,
and what know to be true, because con-
slider it due to his friends at the Falls.
What KNIdIir's object was in telling the
falsehood that he did, cannot imagine.
w. II. NICHOLS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

GEN. FREMoNT's MOVEMENTS. But little is
known of Gen. FREMoNTs movements, or OF
the force at his disposal. At our latest adj
vices the Gen. was still at Upton, about
forty five miles from Jefferson City, on the
South Branch of the Pacific Railroad, pre-
pairing for an advance at an early day. We
cannot tell the whereabouts of the rebel army
According to reports, it has been all over the
State during the past week. The latest news
places it short distance south of Johnstown,
in Bates county. ... 3d.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18
The Ludicrous of the Battle.

We find the following in an account Of the
sege of Lexington, published in the Missouri
Democrat:
Occasionally, amid the roar of battle, some
thing turns up to bring a q broad smile" to
lips blackencd by tearing cartridges, or to
men suffering from CORY wounds. In the
Thirteenth Missouri was a tall Lieutenant,
who though naturally courageous, is little
more so under the influence of liquor. Seeing
him going toward the hot corrier," some of
the boys cautioned him. "Oh no." said he,
81 bees no afraid Of de dam rebels--dey can't
shoot me-" Soon after he was seen coming
back on a limp, bringing his neither end on
both his hands. "Ah, la !" cried the boys,
"didn't we tell you?' ooh, by damn -
cried the lieutenant, 81 bees no account any
more-I bees no account" Contrary to his
expectations, however, he is now " new cop
per bottomed.' Harry Clark, the pugilist
of Capt Burnap's company, was scraped on
the forehead by bullet Putting up his
hand he brought away blood: "dot the first
blood, by Cdr he exclaimed, and there.
upon continued to load and fire more encr.
getically than ever As the writer lay wound
ed in the hospital, burly Irish Brigade man
rushed in. "Pm wounded I'm wounded !!
he exclaimed, and thereupon he threw dowr
his musket and began to undress as rapidly
as though he had dozen hornets beneath
his shirt. "Where's the wound? where's
the wound?" he cried, but on examination
only the mark of a spent ball could be found
"And is that all ?-thcn I'll back and at 'en
again." and he put on his clothes as quick
as he had pulled them off, and was out again
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18
GUESS Nor.-Thc Cerro Gordo Republican

GUESS NoT.-Thc Cerro Gordo Republican
says: .e-. f..
"We would ask some of the fusion men Of
this county who have been so long and 50
loudly prating about the Union, if it would
not be better for the country and more patri
otto in them, to do less and say more"
If we were one Of those fusion men We
should answer emphatically, "Nor' 1t is
our opinion that we all should do more and
say less! We think that would be stump
or for the Republicans.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

FREMONT. -secrctary CAMERON and Adju-
tant General THOMAS have been on visit to
the Western Department. They looked in
upon FREMoNT's camps, and reviewed his
troops. This, it is understood, was done at
the instigation of the President, who was
anxious to get at the truth Of the Fremont
Blair difficulty. Secretary CAMERON states
that he is entirely satisfied with FREMoNr's
management of his Department. What more
need be said on this subject?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

JIM LANE made a speech at Leavenworth
recently, which contained more truth than
poetry. He evidently understands how to
manage an army. The following is severe.
ly stated truth:
81 have commanded seven armies, and ]
have found that officers succeed when they
treat soldiers as men; do that and they will
fight for you. Why, my soldiers would fol,
low me right into the middle of hell"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

Coon FOR BLACK HAwK.-This County
gave KlRKwooD, and the balance of the State
ticket, over EIGHT HUNDRED majority His
majority in this County two years ago was
265. Is there another County in the State
in which he has made as large gain as in
this? The Governor is evidently popular
executive with the people of this County.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-10-18

STATE ELECTIoN.-Sufficient election re-
turns have been received to indicate that the
entire Republican State ticket is elected by a
majority of from $4,000 to 10000. KIRK
WOODS majority over DODGE in 1850 was but
1904. KIRKwooD's gain is enormous. We
do not consider this strict party GAIN The
Republican State ticket was run to a great
extent on the Union platform. In fact, it
was the only Union ticket in the field; and 1t
received the vote of the Union party. A
great howl was raised against Gov. KIRKwooD,
but his vote proves, as we stated before cleo
ton, that it was got up by political hucksters
and sore heads johnson County, the home
of the Governor, which the Reporter of Iowa
City was so positive would cast heavy vote
against HARDWOOD, gives him an increased
majority. All this portion of the State, with
out exception of single County, goes largely
for kiRKwooD. The river counties which it
was thought might go for MERRITT pretty
generally, with few exceptions are secured to
KlRKwooD. Iowa is sure of good State Off
GERS for another two years.