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Year: 1861

Words are things, in these times,
and should he used carefully. 1t is
for the interest of secessionists and
their sympathizers to misrepresent the
General Government and its support
ers. They talk about the subiuga-
ton, invasion of the South by the
North, and the hostility of the North
to the South, as such. This talk is
all false. Let the people remember
and let the papers emphasize the facts,
that the administration is not warning
against states, but putting down re-
bellion not invading Southern Ter
ritory, but holding and preserving the
property of the Union; not contend
ing with the people of any section, but
breaking up a conspiracy that it
stands ready to-day, according to its
ability, to succor and defend loyal
citizens in any and every part Of the
country and protect them against
servile instructions, and aid them in
any efforts they may make to with
stand the mad tyranny of rebellion.
The general government is at this
moment ready to act for the whole
Union, knowing no North and no
South, and its strong arm is put forth
to put down treason, for the good Of
the ichole Union.
Year: 1861

Judge Bond of the Circuit Court,
Baltimore, charged the Grand Jury
on the lst inst He called attention
particularly to the attack Of the mob
on the military on the 10th of April,
that the guilty might be called to JUS.
tice. After reviewing the occurrences
Of the 10Th of April, he says:


at is your duty, gentlemen, under
the solemn oaths you have taken, to
inquire into these occurrences and pre-
sent such persons as bore part in the
riot. The very existence of society
depends upon your faithful discharge
of this duty. You will inquire whcth-
er there was premeditatcd preparation,
and by whom. You are bound to pre-
sent those who aided in obstructing
the Railroad and preventing the safe
march of the troops and assisted in
impeding their passage. At the same
time it is your duty to inquire whether
any of our own citizens were, without
justification or provocation, fired upon
by the troops aud killed.


Besides the loss of life the vio-
lence done to property, the breaking
into stores, the assuming of unlawful
authority, the irregular and illegal
arming of troops and the attempt by
ordinations unknown to the law to
usurp the lawful government also re-
quires your attention. The Judge
concludes that the potent voice of law
should be heard above the din of strife,
else all security and stability is gone
there will be nothing left of our social
fame worthy OF an effort to preserve"
Year: 1861

Oh, say, eau you see by the dawns carly light


What soproudIy h,iPd tho ght last cleaning
Whose broad stripes and bri hro te psrous fight


Ger the ramparts watched were gaantIy stream
And the rockets red glare bombs bursting in air. Ting
Gave proof through the night that flag stl there
Oh, say docs the star spanget Rnner yet wave
Der the land of the free the home Of she brave,
On that shore dmly through the mist Of the deep


Where the Toes naughty host in dead silence rcposes
What Is that which the breeze DER the towering Steep


As huuly blows, now conceals, now discloscs
Now Il catches the glcam Of the mornings first BEAM
In full glory reflected now shines In the stream


lis the star sfanglcd banner Oh long may 1t wave,
or the land Of the free and the home Of the brave.
And where are the foes who so vauntingly sworo


That the havoc of war and the battles confusion,
home and country would leave us no more?


Their blood has washed their foul footsteps pollution
No refne" could save the hlrcing and slave
From the terror Of flight the gloom of the grave;
And the Star sI0ngled Banner in triumph shall wave,
u or The land u the free and the home Of the brave!
Oh, thus be it ever when freeuen shall stand


Bwccn their loved homes and the wars dcsolat on
Hest with victory and peace may the heaven rescued land


Praise the power that hath made and preserved US
Then conquer VIC must when our cause it Is just [uaon
And this be our motto, 4" In God Is our trust :"
And the Star Slang Ied Bander in triumph shall wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home Of the brave
Year: 1861

The following records of the move
ments of troops thus far is of interest.
We believe it to be substantially COR
rect, though accounts differ respecting
the number of troops at Washington
and in some of the regiments
Year: 1861

The following is the rate of pay of
the United States regular troops, and
to which the Militia is entitled when
called into service. A part of it only
is in cash, the remainder being made
up in rations, &c, at a fixed value:
Year: 1861

The members of the Republican County
Central Committee are notified to meet in
this city, on the 2Otb inst. The meeting is
timely, and the matters which win come
before it important We hope all who can
win attend. The following compose the
Year: 1861

During tho pact month we have bad a
large influx Of Mormons to the city, on their
way to Salt Lake City. Tho first division
came hero on tho 14th Of May, in the ship
Manchester, and numbered $40, the second
force reached the harbor on the Esd of May,
10 the ship Underwater, and numbered 6ls =,
and the rear guard was brought up yesterday
by Elder Jabcz Woodward, who conducted
949 Of these singular people to the city, from
Liverpool, in the ship Monarch of the Seas.
Thus the total Of the Mormon emigration to
the city since the l4th of May has been L.
046. These are made up Of people Of all
ages and Of both sexes. OF course tho ladies'
always prcdominate numerically though not
otherwise,n in Mormon society. They come al
50 from nearly all the countries in Europe
Sweden and other northern regions being
largely represented. These countries pour a
continuous stream of these eccentric strangers
to the great land Of the setting sun. Capt.
Gardner, OF the Monarch of the Seas, reports
that while on the passage the most perfect
harmony prevailed among the Mormons and
that they seen cd pretty much like ono large
"happy family" A kind of dicipline Of n
fanatcsl nature was preserved among them
by their leaders, who appear to control them
without the slightest effort. Simplicity, in
fact, seems to be the striking feature in the
Norm s who have arrived here, and the
plainness Of their attire is striking contrast
to the gayety of every day experience in this
respect among "the world" They are q
world, however, in themselves, and seem to
be as far removed from the world as if they
had never belonged to it. There are eigh.
teen elders with the company of Mormons
who arrived yesterday. They have some
thing of clerical, demogogcal air about
them, which is in about rs much contrast 10
their flock as that Oft Roman Catholic priest
is to an Irish congregation, whom it is not
Protestant one.


One woman, aged so years, died while on
the passage from Liverpool, and also six
children. The number that arrived here,
however, was nearly as great as the number
that sailed, for six young MorInons were born
on the passage. Their country at present in
the Salt Lake region is the most fortunate
section Of the United States territory. 1t is
altogether beyond the influence OF tho war,
and the crops are flourishing. Let the Nor.
mon pioneers subdue tho wilderness and
cause it to bloom, and they do well, but let
them be true to the government of tho glo-
riouS Uniop.-GNew York Herald
Year: 1861

great wrong of the corrupt Buchanan Ad-
ministratiou. We will not countenance rev
olution now, when man of untarnished pu-
rity of character takes the helm and presents
a chart that indicates no cruise against the
interests of our State. l assert that the In
augural contains nothing to offend any one
not predetermined to cavil and find fault
So far as | have heard an expression from
our people, and have talked extensively,
the reasonable Union men are satisfied and
pleased. On a former occasion, when South
Carolina nullifed the Federal laws, and Gen.
jackson issued his famous proclamation, the
Governor of Virginia sent a message to
him, that if he marched troops through his
State, to coerce South Carolina, it would be
over his dead body. jackson replied, tn at
he would enforce the law, and, if necessary,
march troops to South Carolina. If the
most direct route lay through Virginia, he
should plant himself at the head of his
troops and march that way, even over the
dead body of the Governor, but not until
he had first cut the ears from his head. The
country then appauded the will and deter
mination Of President Jackson. Now the
same Constitution, and the same laws are
to be enforced by another President. With
simply dignity and with appeals to the
country to support their own laws, the
policy of the administration is clearly indi-
Gated to be Of a pacific and conciliatory
character, and Tennessee will sanction all
proper efforts to preserve the integrity of
the Union, conducted without unnecessary
harshness and et1usion Of blood. That
sound discretion and wisdom be well exer-
cised, we may hope much think, from the
character of the new Cabinet. The selec-
tiOns seem to have been made from among
men of first class minds, and of the highest
political experience and standing. Some of
them have Of late, in the Senate, indicated q
friendly and conciliatory spirit towards the
South. Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the In
terror, is well known to the writer, and has
for many years, been regarded as one of the
truest, most Hberal-minded and brilliant
men Indiana ever produced. From such
men the South has nothing to fear, and the
country may happily congratulate itself
upon the present favorable omens of peace
and restored confidence. HF
Year: 1861

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the undersigned will apply to the Board of Su-
pervisors of this county the first Of May, or as
soon thereafter hearing be had, for renew
al of license to olect toll trail and bridge across
the Middle Yuba opposite Orleans Flat and also for
trail and bridge opposite Snow Point.


apr6 4wpd II. DIEVENDORFF.
Year: 1861

In yesterdays paper we alluded to
the launching of the boat bull, oppo-
site New Orleans, for the purpose OF
attacking the encmv's inan-of- war;
The boat is the icngth of an ordinary
steamboat, the roof being arched in
shape, covered with railroad iron. so
as to prevent balls from penetrating,
and the balls in striking will imlne-
diately Glance off WITHOUT having any
effect, let tn" position of the gun fired
be what it may. AT the bow of the
boat is Il pondercus cutter made Of
the best steel the object of which is
to cut vessel in two. This will re-
fnire very great power. which the
projectors think they have obtained
IN the way of two powerful engines.
The mode of attack is with hot water
which is thrown through hose attach
ed to the boilers. The vessel attack
ed cannot keep her men on deck. nor
can she use her cannon, as they will
be kept wet by the water thrown.-
Besides being covered with the heavy
iron, the boat is built of the heavist
and best timber.


The boat has been taken down the
river with view of letting the fort
fire on her.
Year: 1861

We are still under the weather in
our office. two of our composi,ors are
sick. This as our readers are pro
baby aware prevents our giving the
usual amonnt Of reading, and must
make allowances. We advertise else
where for n good workman
Year: 1861

y correspondent of one of the daily
journals writing from camp says:-Ihe
need Of protection against sudden cold


has set the inventive wits of our YANKEES
/ soldiers to work. A plan was soon hit
upon. This is .he description of it:-A


hole Is dug IN the center OF the tent, two


feet in depth and diameter This is walled


with stones laid in soft clay. and covered


at the top with the exception of a small


aperture for the introduction OF fuel. Fer
tins aperture there must be close fitting
door Q: cover, which can be opetied aid


closed a. pleasure. Across one side OF the


tent trench is lahl and covered with


wood and earth through which cold air


is conveyed freely to the bottom part Of


this subtur.ancan fire place From the


top of the same and across the opposite
side OF the tent, another trench is laid and
carefully covered with stone and earth,
through which the smoke and surplus
heat is carried off. This is the whole tiiE
chine. The merits of it are obvious. 1t
is universally practicable. 1t can be in
troeuced easily into any tent or dwelling


The economy OF it costs only 4 few hours


work for three or four mcn. The convo-
nience of it being entirely under ground
1T takes up rore of the precious room Of
our snlpll tents, The utiiityof it: it dries
and warns the earth within, and even
beyond the entire circuit of the tent, and
thus prevents those damp, cold and un-
healthy exhalations from the earth which
are probably the chief cause Of the i'll
health among soldiers. he tents are
thus also furnished with moist and &C.
nial atmosphere, the heat Of which can be
easily increased so as TO meet the exiges-
cies OF the cold~st part of the season. TO
realize the Importance OF this YOU must
remember that the walls Of our houses
are only thin canvas-that they are SO
readily penetrated By cold, or heat or
moisture, that the atmosphere within fol,
lows rapidly the changes III the condition
Of the atmo, piIere without Indeed. 50
lar as this is concerned, there is but very
little difference between Ewing under the
tents and in the open aIr. Without some
such coutrivance what therefore, could
persons do, who, until within z short time,
have been accustomed to live in close AID
warm houses -..r-r
Year: 1861

FARMERS, NOTE Tnls-In cloudy morn
ing it is matter OF Importance to know
whether it will be sunshiuv or showery in
the afternoon. Ii the ants have cleared
their hole nicely, and piled the dirt mp
high, it seldom fails to bring clear day
TO the farmer, though it may be cloudy till
ten or eleven clock in the forenoon
Spiderwebs will be very numerous about
the tops of the grass and grain some
cloudy mornings, and fifty years obseiva
ton has shown the writer of this that
these little weather guessers seldom fail IN
their predictions of fair day
Year: 1861

and your confidence reposed. In that


long fought 3attle-for it was a continuous


battle for nights and days together-they


vindicated our country 5 honor, and COW
cred themselves with immortal glory,
which is reflected directly upon you who
had entrusted to their honor and courage
the work OF your hands, which they had
Carried with them TO the field of battle
| know you will authorize me to say to
q o e courageous men, many of whom are
now With US. bearing honorable wounds
stiil unhsaled, We'll done, brave and
iaitItul men; we honor you for your
manly courage and noble bearing. You
have fulfilled our hopes and have honor
ably kept the pledge you gave US when
you accepted the evidence of our conf
dence and esteem You come with wounds
still bleeding and honor untarnished, and
we proudly bid you cordial welcome
home
Year: 1861

Coon FOE THE ON MAiD--An old maid
who had has her eyes little side ways on
the matrimonial question, says, 1.-The
curse of this war is, that it will make so
many widows, who will be fierce to get
married and know how to do it, that
modest old maids will stand no chance
at ALL
Year: 1861

females, and display such degree of fe-
rocious bloodthirstiness and hardihood as
to bear greater resemblance to a host of
mad tigresses than to human creatures
They utterly despise death; show no mercy
to any living being in war; they are mad
after blood, and seem not to know what
fear means.


They are, in fact, a troop OF devils, so
to speak, whose hideous wildness Of man
ner and the savage madness of whose de-
meanor, in times Of excitement, is so ap-
paling and inhuman as to have led many
we'll judging persons to opine that these
dreadful creatures are periodically subject
ed to the influence of some species of drug,
which has this effect The dress of the
Amazons consists Of a pair of loose trous
ers and upper garment, covering the breast,
and cap. They are armed with gun,
knives and daggers; some have blunderbus
ses, others long elephant guns, while the
remainder carry the ordinary musket In
their military exercises they display good
discipline as well as wonderful dexterity
and agility
Year: 1861

ia SoutGron We're coniiag-youve reused MS at last;
And the chains that once bound together so fast
Shall ciank NJ your feet meath the Parnetto-tree
Ere your treason shall Shattorthc Home Of the Free
From the white Hampshire hills where the Bald Eae


les rest,


To the prairie that sweeps through the land of the


West.


\ voice has awakened our slunbering souls;
And II gathers IN strength TO itself as it rolls.
lis the voice of the nation your sin has BETRAYED;
In the balance of Justice your treason is weighed:
By the name yOu dIshonoT-your time is az hand.
When the cry OF the mighty goes up for their land.
Do you think in your vanity. pride and conceit.
ou can force the stern Northern blsey retreat?
An! pause in your blindness awake from your Sleep
Ere We meet Us IN cnmIty earnest and deep.
From the Father Of Waters whose valleys are wide:
From the great Northern lakes to the Green Noun


tain side.


Shall pour down in myrads constant and true.
The men who will stand by the Red White and Blue
That Old Flag shall blind with gleam of its stars
olIr paltry abortion of prison-hOusc bars
Your laws-UpUn paper: your forts upon sand:
In the light of that banner they never stand.
And when We shall see it float high in the air
With all its memories vibrating there:
All your heart will turn back 10y the Pametto-trcc
With fealty and truth. to the Home of the Free
Year: 1861

Tie Secret Of Secessioa.-Thcre is a
secret spring to this Secession movement
in all the Southern States, that the people
have not considered or thought about
Merchants, railroads and others largely in
dcbted to the North, are most clamorous
for Secession. The States that first went
out of the Union, had in view the ridding
themselves of their just debts, and to con-
summate the villainy, they pat the old Mis-
sissippi Repudiator at the head of their
Government. Wherever a merchant is
found largely indebted to the North, and
wherever the sons of bankrupts are found,
they are throwing up their hats for jeff,
Davis. Many men of very different
character are Secessionists, many who have
wealth and capital, but look out the bank
rupts and other men indebted to the North
beyond their ability to pay, and they are
all for going out of the Union.-KnorriWe
Wing.
Year: 1861

The following extract from the official
portion of the Pennsylvania School Jour
nal, for May, is commended to the atten
ton Of all who intend to apply for schools
the ensuing season:


County Supcrintendents are hereby in
structed to grant no certificates after the
first Monday in June, 1861, without an ex-
animation in the theory as we'll as in the
practice Of teaching; and to mark the pro-
ticiency in both in the certificate according
to the same scale (from ] to - with the
other branches The standing of the can
didate in the hoo1y is to be written into
the certificate when that document is issn-
ed, and is to be based upon the perusal of
standard works, or a knowledge derived
from normal lectures on the science. But
standing in the practice is not to be mark
ed in the certificate till after careful vista
ton Of the candidates school by the COun-
ty Superintendent


These instructions from the State Super
intendent will be complied with in all fu-
ture examinations of candidates for teach
ing, and notice of such intention is now
given that suitable preparation may be
made before the regular fall examinations
1t is recommended to all who purpose to
apply for certificates that they procure and
carefully study some standard works on the
art of teaching, such as Pages Theory
and Practice of Teaching The School
and Schoolmaster,' by Potter and Emerson,
'The Teachers Assistant by Northend,
The Teacher Taught by Emerson
There are other works of great value on
this subject, but it cannot be expected that
those who have never read upon this theme
will master many books within three
months. A good knowledge of any one
of those mentioned will be considered sat
isfactory for this year, and for the convcs
nience of many, to give definite direction
to the studies Of all in this department, !
hereby give notice that | will confne my
questions in theory to Pages Theory and
Practice At the same time, [ urgently
advise all who have or can procure other
works to derive from them all additional
information. 1t will be found very advan-
tageous to form an analysis or synopsis Of
the topics treated in works on this subject;
in doing so, a general outline of the entire
theme is fixed in the memory, and all illus
trations and related ideas fall naturally in
to their appropriate place. Immethodical
reading is Of little permanent profit, and is
therefore waste of time. Secure what
ever is read or studied by some system of
analysis or generalization, and you cannot
fail TO make steady progress in available
knowledge.


There is another subject to which wish
to call the special attention of few teach
ers in this county, namely, the iudispensa-
bic necessity of being qualified to sustain
some kind of an examination, and respec-
table examination, too, in eUe,y branch men
toned in the certificates, and now including
Theory of Teaching Candidates will
please bear this in mind: will grant nc
certificate to person who is not prepared
to sustain an examination in every branch
required by law, and it is my intention to
grant no certificate containing a lower fig
Year: 1861

on Richmond, splendid and exciting III
valry will spring up between the troops of
the Northwest and the soldiers the East,
which will first reach their destination
The 4th of July should and can be ccle-
brated by the two patriotic armies in Rich
mond and Memphis. The fall and winter
campaign will then close the war and crush
the serpent's head
Year: 1861

ure than 8 in any branch Of course ex-
pect to take into account your being out Of
practice during the summer and thereby
becoming rusty as you call it; viii en-
deavor to make generous allowance for en-
barrassment; but you will admit the per-
feet reasonableness Of the rule, that same
acquaintance with cyerg branch must be
shown. If you know yourself to be def
cient in any particular branch, Git might
be proper to look over your last years GER
tifcate by way of getting hints in this re-
spect,) devote your efforts to that branch
and make yourself familiar with it if YOU
are obliged to work all day, give an hour
at night to study, and next day think over
and thoroughly digest what you have learn
ed. Much can be done in this way, though
slowly. 1t will be well not to trust two
things your ability to cxtemporize answers
in branches which you do not understand,
and the easy good nature of the Superin-
tcndent which might induce him to make
an exception in yOur favor. Though it is
only proper that he should always be ami
able, the granting Of certificates is mat
ter to be determined by his judgment and
your knowledge; amiability has nothing to
do with it, nor can personal considerations
be allowed the least influence. If this is
plain to those who need such remarks, it is
to be hoped that suitable action will be ta-
ken if it is not plain, probably it would
be wise for any who do not understand it,
not to apply for school.


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1t seems unnecessary to have Normal
Class this summer, in consequence Of the
superior advantages now offered to all who
wish to qualify themselves for teaching, at
the Lewistown Academy and Kishacoquil-
las Seminary. Candidates for schools can
unquestionably derive greater benefit from
either of these Institutions than they can
hope to gain from Normal Glass of a few
weeks. 1t is thorough, regular study that
most teachers need, and not u hasty review.


If anything shall cause me to change
my opinion and induce me to have Nor
NAL Glass, it will be advertised early in J u
ly. II no Glass be held, the Institute will
continue two weeks or longer


In whatever remarks | offer to the teach
ers of this county, and in whatever plans
may be adopted, | trust to be influenced
solely by desire to do all within my pow
er to promote the educational interests Of
the community. 4. SMITH.