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Year: 1861

ACCIDENT TO A LADY,-A lady, whose name
we did not learn, met with severe accident
on the corner of State and Lake streets Tues
day evening. She was climbing to grade, and
fell and sprained her ancle SO severely that she
had to le taken home In cafriage.
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1861
Between forty and fifty members of Congress repre-
sentng the Northwestern and three Of tho New
England States met in caucus at the Capitol this
ing for the purpose Of consultation.


The meeting held at the instance Of Mr. Potter, OF
Wisconsin, and a few other Northern members. IL
being evident TINT there is a plan for back
in down among republicans, tho object OF the
caucus was to ascertain who are and who are
no, the regular straight out no compromise men
when test vote Is had in the House any measure
calculated to concIatc the South will be found that at
least sixty republicans win stand firm and unyelding
They declare that the representatives from the mi Idle
and border States viii not do to tic TO- nasmuch they
are already willing to accept almost any terms the South
NAV demand But the caucus which met tonight COM
prised those only who stand by the principles Of the
Chicago PLATFORM and believe in ueng all the powers Of
the government for maintaining its authority.


Tho meeting revealed the fact which has not yet been
much known, that there is large number Of shaky
members IN the House, who have held out strong hereto
fore but now begino faer At this the Northwestern
members under the lead Of Potter, Lovejoy, the wash
burnos and others are exceedingly indignant They ex
pressed themselves resolute in their determination TO
yield nothing that would compromise the position Of the
North or the platform on which Lincoln was elected


The caucus was among the most important held this
session.


WASHINGTON, Fob. 4, 1891
About fifty republicans said to be against any compro
mise held caucus night and agreed that they would
consent to any peaceable settlement Of the exist
ng state Of affairs except upon the basis Of boundaries
developed in my despatch published in today's Herald
Governor Chase, Of Ohio is said have been the org
mater Of this scheme, and nothing created 80 much
CONSERVATION among tho secessonsts during This
as the demand Of the North that the natural
line OF division shall be tho Potomac and
Ohio rivers rcservrg the present capital for the North
ern confcderacy Giddings, who came here from yir
ginia likes the plan nothing better be adopted


weeds defeat at Albany in the election OF Harris
created great rejoicing bere among the republicans
Year: 1861

AN ADVANCE ON MANASSAS EXPECTED
Simonton, the Washington correspondent OF
the Bulletin, in a letter of November 10th,
says the impression continues TO gain ground
there, that McClellan's grand effort will be
directed at Manassas. There The rebels are
the strongest, and if broken there, the rebel
lion will be virtually at an end. II is i'm
possible in Eastern Virginia to bring such
an army as Mcclellan commands into action
at once in the same field, and ii seems prob


able. therefore, that while he will throw
out powerful armies on each flank, be VIII
seek the rebel center with bis best troops.
In order to get the advantage to be derived
from great numbers on limited field, be
will not subject single column to the work
Of fighting out the battle, but viii! press
forward fresh column alter column TO take
the place of those who have become exhaus-
ted, until the quick succession OF vigorous
blows shall have accomplished the end IN
view, aud compelled the fall of the rebel
works. The assault would thus be made on
such scale that the defeat of one division
would not materially affect the result. The
defeat Of The rebels at Manassas, where
their strongest force is centered, would do
more towards crushing the rebellion than
City victories in Kentucky and Missouri.
Year: 1861

No NEws.-In consequence of the delay
Of the mails, and the interruption Of tele-
graph communication, we have not been
able to get any late news from below. The
telegraph line is still working to Timbuc
too, but there is break in the wires be.
tween that place and Marysville. The
overland telegraph was not in working or.
der on Saturday last, though It ia possible
dispatches may have been received from
the East since that time.
Year: 1861

ge5-wc give the following extracts from
m interesting and well written letter from
n gentleman in Kentucky, to relation in
this county. 1t contains so much 'routh,
and good sense, that we commend it to our
readers as fair index TO the state Of affairs
in that State;
Year: 1861

Gen. Anderson, the hero of Sum-
ter, cndeared himself to the hearts
of Christians not only by his noble
defence of the national flag, but by
the dovout and revercnt spirit man
ifestcd in his public acknowledge
mcnts of his Indebtedness to the
divine protection in his trying
hour. The following extract from
his reply to the Common Council
of Philadelphia, who recently pre-
sentel him an elegant sword, indi-
cate that he knows "thc Rock of
his strength"


Referring to his course III
Charleston harbor, he said, 81 had
no one with me with whom to ad-
wise. The persons with whom L
was associated were all new to me.
I did not know whether l could
consult safely with them. l was
left to seek counsel only from that
source from which as Christian
| had always sought advice. lean
not attempt to express the feelings
with which receive this tcstimo-
nial. In the thankfulncss of my
heart pray to God that, if ever [
have occasion to rse it, it shall be
used on the side of justice, truth,
and religion. The war in which
our country is engaged is, | believe
in my heart, a holy and just war.
Though the hour is dark, | have
no doubt, no fears of the final re-
suit. l believe that our nation has
sinned. l believe that we have, i'll
the greatness to which we have
attained within a few years, for
gotten our duty to our God and
our government. We are under
one of the best governments the
world ever saw. We did not feel
itspower. We were placed by God
high above the nations of the
earth, and we gave credit to our
selves, rather than to Him, for the
position we had assumed"
Year: 1861

In our next conversation on this
subject will tell YOU more about
the different strata, and the fossils
they contain, but you must pre-
pare yourselves for few long and
difficult words, which will try to
make as easy as | can by explana-
ton"


"Thank you, Aunt Mary we
will not mind the long words. We
did not know before how interest
tcrcSting a study Geology is"


81 hope it will be useful to you,
my dear children, and direct your
thoughts to Him who hath com
pretended the dust of the earth in
a measure, and weighed the noun
tains in scales, and the hills in a
balance
Year: 1861

If by the light of history we
compare the principle which i'm
peIs to action the beIligcrents in
this conflict, the result indicates
clearly the ultimate triumph OF our
arms, though the war should be
more protracted and bloody than
any which the continent has known.
That this hoped for result may DO
realized, shall be my ceaseless care,
bringing to its accomplishment all
the powers which have been or may
be conferred upon me.-Cin. Times,
Year: 1861

Mother said lad to his moth
er, you would like Tom Aston's
rousing Nos. A boy tried to coax
him to play truant and 60 down
fishing this afternoon, and he said
No in such a way the fellow wont
ask him again, | reckon All, do
the boys know how much depends
upon when and how they say NO
When temptation dogs your heels,
say NO When weak or wicked
companions hang round to coax
you off the right track, say NO
When sin or Satan try to entice
you, say NO A prompt, firm,
rousing, sword-like NO will cut
you clear of a thousand hindrances
in the way of excellence and true
happiness.
Year: 1861

THE PARADISE OF STRoNG-MTNDED Wo-
MEN.-The adventurous African explorer. DIR.
Livingstone, states in a recent letter that he
has found nothing more remarkable among
the highly intelligent tribes of the Upper Sam
besa than the respect universally accorded to
women by them;


Many of the tribes are governed by fe-
male chief If you demand anything of a
man. remarks the intrepid explorer, he re-
plies. | will talk with my wife about it,
If the woman consents, your demand is grant
ed. If she refuse, you will receive a negative
reply. Women vote in all the public assem-
blies. Among the Bechanas and Kaiiirs the
men swear by their father but among the
veritable Africans, occupying the centre Of
the continent, they always swear by their
mother. II a young man falls in love with a
maiden Of another village, he leaves his own
and takes up his dwelling in hers He is
obliged to provide in part for the maintenance
Of his mothor-in-law, and to assume respect
able attitude sort of somi- mi-kneeling, in her
presence. was so much astonished at all
these marks of respect for women, that in
quired Of the Portuguese If such had always
been the habit of the country They assured
me that such had always been the case
Year: 1861

The dispatches by telegraph for the past
day or two, particularly this morning, indi-
cate that within two or three days, at the
farthest, there will be fight between the
Federal and rebel forces in Virginia. Troops
on both sides are concentrating at points
which must bring them in collision. The
care with which Gen. Scott proceeds favors
tbe idea that when q move nent is made he
calculates to rout the rebel forces at every
point, and drive back, or exterminate them.
His plans are enveloped in a cloud of mys-
terry, which augurs success. He is reVOrted
to have said, ''this is my last campaign, and
I calculate it shall be my best" That be
will succeed VIC have no doubt Every
movement made by him has been carefully
taken, and when the Federal forces make a
move under his order, it will not be in re
treat. Watch the telegraph.
Year: 1861

Manufacture of Heavy Ordnance for the


Government.


The Boston Traveller states that the
South Boston Iron Foundry now employs
two hundred operatives In The manufacture
of heavy ordnance and projectiles for the
Government. Some of the machinery is
kept in motion the whole twenty.fOur
hours, so urgent are the demands. The
Traveller adds;


At this foundry are now making not
only twelve and thirteen-inch shell for
mortars, but shell for ton-inoh COlumbiads,
and shot and shell for twelve and six
Founders, with canister and grape. From
two to three hundred of shot and shell are
made per day, and about twelve guns per
week. Many persons suppose that mortars
and heavy ordnance are cast hollow, ready,
after finishing, for use. This is a mistake.
The gun is cast solid and then bored.


The Government inspection is of the most
rigid character, and for the slightest devi-
alton, even the thousandth part of an inch,
the gun is rejected We saw one heavy
nine-inch Dahlgren navy gun which was
cut in three pieces for the furnace, simply
because in finishing the outside; where ii
could not be turned, the workman had
Clipped off q bit of iron as big only ss
ten cent piece. The gun was just as good
as any one that had been made, but the in.
spector had rejected it.
Year: 1861

We notice that several of the country
papers copy our special telegraph reports
without giving credit. In procuring these
reports we have incurred great expense,
and ask only of our friends of the press that
they give us due credit for the same. We
are willing to aid our country exchanges in
getting the latest news, but we have rights
in this connection, and we hope in future
they will be respected.
Year: 1861

From the Rochester Democrat, JuneT.
Trir of tho Maid of the Mist through the


Rapids.


Yesterday afternoon one of the most per-
ilous voyages ever chronicled was made by
the little steamer Maid of the Mist in which
SO many pleasure seekers have, in times
past, vo, aged to the face of the immense
Sheet of water which constitutes the famous
Falls of Niagara 1t appears that the boat
has never been paying property, and her
owner has incurred some Indebtedness
which was about to result in her seizure.
To avoid this catastrophe she was yester
day taken down the river through the
whirlpool, and arrived safely at Lewiston,
The daring navigator who accomplished
this hitherto supposed to be impossible feat
was none other than Robinson, the man
who has go often rendered himself cOnspic-
uous by his intrepidity in saving life and
property endangered by proximity to the
great cataract.


The Mail of the Mist got up steam about
half past o'clock, and showed out into the
stream from her landing. She had on board
only three persons Robinson aud one 9th
er man at the wheel, and the third below,
TO act as fireman and engineer. The boat
ran up stream short distance as if to get
good start, and then her prov was pointed
with the current and away she went, the
few spectators on shore holding their
breath with sus pense. How the adventu-
rers on beard felt we have no means Of
| knowing.


AS she entered the rapids every eye was
strained; as the gallant little craft surmount-
ed billow after bllOw, under the skillful guild
ance of her pilot and passed each ordeal in
safety, the utmost enthusiasm was manites-
ted. At one point, however, a thrill of hor-
ror struck the hearts of the watchers, for the
Maid of the Mist appeared to have capsized.
The surprise was only for IN instant for she
| Immediately rightcd with The loss of her
smoke stack, and passed on, otherwise un-
harmed. To run the Whirlpool, though haz-
ardous, was still less hazardous exploit
than the passage of the Rapids, and she did
it without trouble; and those who beheld
the boat emerging into comparatively still
water drew long sigh of relief.


It was terrible ordeal, as it has long been
taken for granted that no craft as small as
that could live a moment in the seeking cauld'
ronsof the Rapids, or escape from the Whirl
pool after entering its circle. No other craft
either large or small, has ever attempted tC
perform the trip. The Maid OF the Mist will
never again be seen in the theatre of her past
history. To ascend the Rapids is a physica
impossibility for a steamer of any power.
Year: 1861

The Convention adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning,


Il will be seen that Oarlile's Declaration
is the most important paper which has come
before the Convention. The members are
well pleased with it,


COUNTER CALL.


The following call was shown in cOnvcn-
tiou this morning. Levisburg is in GrOn-
briar county, and it is supposed the call
smanated from the Senator from Lewis
district:


d q 10 the patrols Of North rssterH Prginia:


Raersas, A ConYentioa is 10 be held in
Wheeling on the 11th Of this month for the
avoWed purpose of efFecting division Of
the State, aud attaching portion thereof
as a miserable appendage TO one Of the Re-
publican States, or else forming the same
into q new and Insignificant free State;
and believing that either change would
be ruinOus TO our property and our So
oial happiness; We therefore earnestly
call upon the people Of northwestern
Virginia in their several counties, who still
remain loyal to the Old Dominion and are
opposed TO being tucked on TO the ''TAIL END
Of the "BLACK REPUBLICAN DESP0F-
ISM to send delegates TO a Convention to
be held at Lewisburg, on the first Monday OF
July next, TO enter their solemn PROTEST
against this wicked and reasonable scheme;
and also to take such action as may then be
thought proper, alter knowing the result of
the Wheeling Convention. lfa Convention,
gotten up as the one to be held at Wheeling,
has been, has he power to divide the State,
then, upon the same suppOsition, we in Con-
ventiOn, by the same right and power, can
annul their acts and SEPARATE AGAIN
FROM THEM"


This was read and laughed over through
out the Convention. s. P.
Year: 1861

IMPORTANT ALTERATION IN THE TARIFF.-
1t is stated that Committee of New York
Merchants, to whom Mr. Chase Secretary OF
the Treasury, referred for advice on the re
vision of the tariff, have recommended a
duty on tea, both black and green, of ten
cents per pound; on coffee three cents per
pound, and on sugar two and a-half cents
per pound and it is very generally believed
in mercantile circles that this revised tariff
will 60 into effect on the first of August next.
Year: 1861

all those in Maryland who oppose civil
war, unite and organize peace party, 50
that at the coming election they may have
candidates in the field representing their
opinions. think it an object of conse-
quence for those who favor peace not to
alloao a single aduocate Of cioa soar to be
elected to any office IN tie State Of Mary
land. In this movement there is nothing
which even Mr.. Lincoln can call treasona-
BILE. 1t is merely an honest opposition to
the course of the administration and we,
as free citizens Of the United States, have
always had the right to vote and speak
against the policy of any administration,
and that right we still possess.


| am no politician, and merely write
this to call the attention of ADLER men than
myself to this subject.


Hoping all the voters of Hartford coun-
ty who oppose the present administration
will cordially unite, without respect to
previous party associations, in order to
keep out of power factious minority, I
respectfully subscribe myself


One OF THE S'EAoE PARTY.
Year: 1861

cash receipts from the sales of the public


lands during the past year have exceed
ed the expenses Of our land system only
about two hundred thousand dollars
The sales have been entirely suspended
in the Southern States, while the inter-
ruptions to the business of the country,
and the diversion of large numbers of
men from labor to military service, have
obstructed settlements in the new States
and Territories of the Northwest. The
receipts of the Patent Office have decli-
ned in nine months about 500, 900, rem
dering large reduction of the force
employed, necessary to make it self-sus-
tanning.


The demands upon the pension Office
will be largely increased by the insurrec-
ton. Numerous applications for pen
sons, based upon the casualties Of the
existing war have already been made.
There is reason to believe that many who
are now upon the pension roll and in
receipt of the bounty of the government,
are in the ranks of the insurgent army
or giving them aid and comfort. The
Secretary of the Interior has directed
the suspension of the payment of the
pensions Of such persons, upon proof of
their disloyalty. recommend that Con-
gress authorize that officer to cause the
names Of such persons to be stricken
from the pension roll.
Year: 1861

vile, or in some still different line, can
easily be determined. Kentucky and the
general government cooperating, the


work can be completed in very short
time, and when done it will be, not only
of vast present usefulness, but also val
liable permanent Improvement, worth its
cost in all the future.
Year: 1861

The report Of the Secretary of the
Interior, with the accompanying docu-
ments, exhibit the condition Of the sew
eral branches of the public business per-
tanning to that department. The depress-
ing influence of the insurrection has been
felt in the operations of the
Patent and General Land Offices. The
Year: 1861

Fellow citizens Of the Senate and
House of Representatives In the midst
of unprecedented political troubles, we
have great cause of gratitude to God for
unusual good health and abundant har-
Year: 1861

beyond the resources of loyal people,
and to believe that the same patriotism
that has thus far sustained the govern
ment will continue to sustain it till peace
and Union shall again bless the land.
Year: 1861

Manufactured entirely of Paper. Patent applied fer


HHE of this Tie consists not only in its close
i resemblance either silk cotton fabrics, but
also in the with which it may be adjusted and Its
exceeding cheapness. The prices are such that
Year: 1861

TIE DANGER OF BRooDING ON ONE
THoUGHT-If you think long and deeply
upon any subject, says a writer in Frassr's
MagGzine, it grows in apparent magnitude
and weight; if you think of it too long, it
may grow big enough to exclude the
thought of all things besides. If it be an
existing and prevalent evil you are thinking
OF, you may come to fancy that if that one
thing were done away, it would be well with
the human race-all evil would go with it.
out mania, without any thing worse than
the workable unsouhdness of the practic-
ally sound mind, one might come to think,
as the man who wrote against stopping
thought. For myself l feel the force OF
this law so deeply that there are certain
evils of which l am AFRAID TO think much,
for fear should come TO be able 70 think
of nothing else and nothing more. 10.
Year: 1861

A COMMON MISTAKE IN FHEDRG HoRsEs.--
The Southern Homestead says that "Ths
practice of regulating the food of horses by
the amount of work they are required 70
perform, is a good one if properly followed
For example, horse, when comparatively
idle, as in Winter, SHOULD have less solid
food than amid the hard work of Spring and
Summer. Again, if horse is abont to per-
form work of extra labor, il is well to for
tify him with little extra feeding before
hand. But the mistake we refer TO is the
practice Of 0ver-feeding him an hour or so
bsfore patting him to work. If an extra
service is required of a horse on any par
ticulRr day, and an extra feed is 70, be given
him, let bim have it the evening before
hand, rather than in the morning, an hour
or two before being pat to work. Why so 2
Because if be is put to work so soon after
eating, his food does not become digested, and
he is obliged to carry about with him large
nisss of undigested fodder which is rather q
burden than help to him. If he is we'll fed
the evening before, the food is assimilated--
changed to flesh and blood-and sends
he alth and vigoF through all the system.
As general rule, a working horse should
be fed regularly, both as to the time and the
amount.
Year: 1861

A NEGRo TURNED WHITE.-There is a
negro woman belonging to the estate Of DR..


Hamilton, late of this place, deceased, says
black, but Is now of a tRwny white color.
We understand that the change occurred
gradually in this way small white spots
appeared, and these enlarged until they ran
into each other and spread over her entire
Year: 1861

ONE OF THE DFHCULTIEs.--One of the
almost insurmountable difficulties presented
to the seceeding States is the arrangement
Of adequate postal facilities within their
borders The network Of post.routes is in
itself a bond of union which cannot be
broken without serious Inconvenience TO
the people of the South. South Carolina
and Louisiana have attempted in vain to
devise means to surmount the difficulty.
They must either rely upon the Govern
ment cOuriers, or communication of their
people with the North, and even with each
other, will be cut off Expresses will not
answer, aud with all their independence,
they still avail themselves Of the convent
ence Of the U. S. mail, and invite its con-
tinuance.