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Year: 1861

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Editors Times Almost every day we


hear it said that slavery is the cause Of


this war. 1t is fippantly called the slave.


holders war. Is that true, or is it mem
orable hambug. For about fifty years af.
ter the adoption Of the Constitution of the
United States, Massachusetts, and South
Carolina voted together almost uniformly
Tor President. South Carolina being slave
As she is to-day, and Massachusetts, being
free as she still is,-no illfeeling between
them living together in perfect harmony
and friendship. Now ask IN all candor
what is the cause Of the present strife be-
tween them will any sane man say it is
slavery, was not South Carolina slave from
the bcginnngs she is slave still, she has
not changed, then where is the change |?
Is it not as clear as ray Of light that the
whole change is in Massachusetts,. Will
any candid man say that had Massachusetts,
continued mp to the present time to manage
her own internal policy as she pleased and
allowed her sister South Carolina to do the
same, as they both had an undoubted right
under our form of Government; that they
would not to-day be at peace Certainly
the slavery Of South Carolina under such
state could not have caused difficulty for
Massachusetts,, had we perfect harmony
with her, she being slave all the time for
about fifty years.


If my position is impregnable is it not
insulting to the common sense of men, to
hear persons who have spent lifetime in
stirring up strife between the North and the
South with hypocritical cant call this un-
holy war-Gots acar, and berating the
President of their own choosing for lacking
moral courage to go forward in obedience to
the God of Heaven with fire and sword to
the determination of Shareholders and slav-
cry? Yes, and those same fanatics profess
to believe that God is Interchangeable, and
that he fought the battles for our fathers
during the long seven years of the Revo-
luton, all the Colonies being slave; that
this same unchang.able God was with
Washington and the other founders of our
glorious Constitution, almost all of whom
were Shareholders, giving them aid and
counsel, and has blessed us as Nation
as h. has blessed no other Nation in mod
ern times, and when we are going on
smoothly pursuing the even tenor Of our
ways, just As lIc has started US, this
same unmercifnl God has brought upon our
Nation one Of the saddest calamties known
to history. What Heaven daring profani-
ty 3. d.
Year: 1861

The Cincinnati Gazette says Of Iuatters at
Memphis and vicinity;


alt is estimated that from four 70 FIVE thou
sand have thus left Memphis, many Of them
under circumstances Of imminent peril A
Committee OF Safety has It's daily sessions 1t
is made up of twenty five citizens. They cause
any they choose to be brought before them, and
alter hasty er pGrte examination, they give a
decision from which there is no appeal. UP to
this time sheir mandate has been an order to
leave the city on the first train or boat North.


The state of feeling is growing more and
more rabidly hostile every day. All business is
at a stand still, other than that which belongs
to military outfit. Only one regiment from
Middle Tennessee has gone to Virginia, and in
this Memphis company found place A mil
;tnrv rendezvous has been established at Ran
doIph, seventy five miles north of Memphis,
where there are about 5000 men, we'll equipped,
with battery OF 80 Founders, sent thither from
Year: 1861

JHE New York ANNIyERsA Rlks.-We sec it
reported that tho interest in .be New York An
nIL7eTsaries, which has been tor years growing
less and less, was, the last week, almost wholly
absorbed by that tide Of foeling which exists
relative to the great struggle ID which our
country is now engaged. The attendance war
generally very small, and the only speeches
which excited general interest were those which
bore on the great question of the day.


The present aspect Of public affairs entered
largely INTO The remarks Of the different speak
era and the declaration made by the Methodist
brother, that the day of compromises was past
and that there could and ought to he no peace
until the cause Of ali this strife was wiped from
the land" was received with prolonged and en-
thHslastic applause, Il sentiment which is doubt
less IN strong sympathy with the great heart of
tbs city.
Year: 1861

STREET PLANKISG.-Main street in front of
our Office is undergoing thorough repair. 1t is
nearly provided with new planking and pre-
seats creditable appearance. Commercial
street also is overhauled in like manner.
Year: 1861

PATRIOTIC AND PLArFuL.-A stranger might
be LED to suppose from the nightly display of
FIRE works in this city, that we are surcharged
with jubilant spirit, or have the birth or death
of saint to celebrate every day in the week.
The boys are only gettingthei hands in to send
up rockets in scientific style on the coming
fourth. Squizzle on
Year: 1861

RErrRSEn.-We welcome back to cur county
upnater Of hungry applicants for positions in
the Custom House, and tender to them on the
fou;th o. July the freedom of the city. that
they Eisy be filled. The boys are in excellent
h,mor and not troubled with the sore head in
tie least. They did their best to make the riff
fe'' failed and take it as a matter of coarse.
Nevada can take care of her own citizens.
Year: 1861

Give him Bowie-knife!


With it blessing;
No time for kind phrases,


For tears or caressing.
Show him the weapon


Bid him he use it
Fame for each true thrust


Shame if he abuse it!
Give him Bible,


Gods holy word
BE the stay of his spirit,


The aid Of his sword.
BY daylight and freight


Pray him he read,
His solacc III danger,


His counsel in need.
Give him a blanket


And at nights falling
BE his thought OF the land
For steel and blood calling!
May he ne'cr close his eye


With a ho,ne-sigh of sorrow.
But vow 10 strike home.


Wooing death on the morrow
Let him fight the good battle
This tried alliance
Shall cheer him to boldly


Bid peril defiance!
Send your hopes with him
He stakes u mans life
BE his trust in his savior,


BUT HIS HAND ON HIS KNIFE!
Year: 1861

NNHE NAVY DEPARTMENT will receive offers
J. from parties who are able to execute work
of this kind, and who are engaged in 1t, of
which they will furnish evidence with their offer,
for the construction Of one or more IRON-CLAD
STEAM VESSELS-OF-WAR, either of iron or
of ood and iron combined, for sea or river SER
-ice to be of not less than ten nor over sixteen
feet draught Of water; TO carry m armament of
from eighty to one hundred and twenty tons
weight, with provisions and stores for from one
hundred and sixty-fve to three hundred persons,
according to armament, for sixty days, with coal
for eight days. The smaller draught of water,
compatible with other requisites, will be prefer
red. The vessel to be rigged with two masts,
with wire rope standing rigging, to navigate at
sea.


general description and drawings Of the ves-
sci, armor, and machinery, such as the work can
be executed from, will be required.


The offer must state the cost and the time for
completing tue whole, exclusive of armament aud
stores of all kinds, the rate o. speed proposed
and must be accompanied by a guaranty for the
proper execution Of the contract, if awarded.
Persons who intend to offer are requested to
inform the Department Of their intention before
the 10th August, instant and to have their prop.
ositions presented within twenty-five days from
this date. aug s-tl5
Year: 1861

.p0 Prince Napoleon and suite returned
rom their visit to Mount Vernon at late
hour on Tuesday night Owing to the intense
heat, two of their horses fell from sunstroke,
which greatly delayed the party.
Year: 1861

pS A portion Of the Maryland delegation
addressed a note to the President on the 9th
July, complaining Of the search Of the house of
Mr.. Ridgely for arms, Mr.. R. being, as they
allege, and doubtless truly, a loyal Union man.
The President, in his reply, made on the same
day, uses the following language:


"May beg you to consider the difficulties
Of my position, and solicit your kind assist.
ance in it? Our security in the seizng OF
arms for our destruction will amount to nothing
at all, if we never make mistakes in searching
a place where there are none. l shall continue
to do the very best can to discriminate between
true and false men. In the mean time let me,
once more, beg your assistance in allaying
irritations which are unavoidable"
Year: 1861

CoMXeNDABLE CUnIosITY.-We have
heard q good story Of q fast" young
man who came to this country from the
" Fatherlsnd." and quickly squandered
his money. He wrote back to his father.
and obtained another supply. which went
in like manner: and the operation was
several times repeated. At length the
old man grew tired Of the game; where
upon he wrote to the prodigal. utterly re-
fusing him another cent, and command
ing him to shift for himself. For several
years nothing was heard Of the son. when
one day letter reached the father from
him-not directly ,sking for money. bu,
coucbed in such language as he prob.
ably thought would induce the old man
to send . remittance. He stated that be
had reformed, had become . preacher.
and had charge Of promising congrega.
tion. but as yet found it hard getting
along. In due course Of time. he receiv.
ed an answer. containing no funds. bu,
amounting to the following substance


My Son II am rejoiced to learn
that you have reformed. and hope you
will soon be able to made . good living


I am not at all scrprised to hear that you
are preaching, but I would just like to
see the congregation that listens to you'll
Year: 1861

of Europe, Antwerp, was destroyed by the
closing of the channel Ofthe Scheldt We
propose TO perform the same Office for Char
lesion and Savannah, having first opened
another outlet, SO that the trade of the
South may not suffer, but pass, at least till
peace is declared, under the surveillance of
our guns.


In this way we are very rapidly narrow
ing the circle of our operations on the
coast closing such harbOrs as we choose. or
may end it difficult to imedlately capture.
Such as we retained possession of. or may
capture, will suffice for all the wants Of
trade. This game of opening the ports,
upon which the rebels have staked their all /,
will be played out long before any other
power could interfere. If 1t desiFed to do So
The rebels cannot but regard our proceed
ings with terror and dismay. They cannot
lift finger in resistance. or to prevent the
cities through which their commerce has
been carried on from becoming desolate
wastes. They have tasted many bitter
cup since the rebellion broke out, bat this
last one is the most fatal chalice yet COM
mended to their lips."
Year: 1861

BoMBsBEIL.--The bombshell is probably the
most fearful missile to which gun powder has
given birth a she'll is a hollow ball of iron.-
The larger ones, Of eight and ten inch diameter,
are generally filed with powder only, doing their
work by hurling from roof to basement and hurl
ing death with every fragment when bursting -
The small inch shells are filled with leaden
musket balls through the side. They are consoi.
dated into mass by pouring in melted sulphur,
after which, being put into lathe, hole is
drilled down through lead and sulphur, ppriorat
ing the whole mass. The diameter of this whole
is the same size as that in the wall OF the she'll
1t will contain half pound OF powder This
being poured in even with the outer surface of
the shell, fuse is fitted into The orfce, making
the she'll water proof. When fired from the gun
IL can be made to explode in one, two, three or
four minutes after leaving it, at the option of the
gunner. lis first Office is 10 destroy by striking,
like any ordinary ball, then burst and scatter the
bullets on every side. The fuse is ignited by the
discharge of the gun.
Year: 1861

ORGANIZE 1T is time that home guards we're
formed in every section of our State Rebel
troops are advancing toward our shores, and for
aught we know will catch MS mapping. If we
continue to show an Indifference while the enemies
of our national flag are acting with vigor and
success, we may very soon count upon trouble in
our midst. The war is open for how long d
period we know not This corrodiag disease,
secession, is not to be eradicated by any mild
means rest assured. BY being ready and showing
our front to the enemy in season, we may avoid
much lighting in future. 1t is time when every
man should know how to handle the sword and
the musket, and show his willingness to try bis
skill and muscle when duty ealls, One year ago
to-day no man could consider himself safe in our
midst who would utter the trrasonable-yes.
ireasonable sentences that greet US daily in near
ly every town aud city in this State. Let us
hope for peace but prepare for war.--La Porte
.MesseHger.
Year: 1861

BETHANY.-In less than half an hour we came
10 Bethany, the home of the goodly sisters Mar
tha and Mary, whose quiet abode Jesus loved to
frequent. The once beautiful village Of Bethany
has given place to few Arab huts, and but little
now remains to interest the traveller Its site is
in nook in the mountains, the latter tastefuly
terraced and planted with olives, figs, aud al
monds. The memory of the piOus sisters is still
cherished by the humble villagers, and the modern
town bears the name Of their beloved broher.-
The remains of large and elegant stone bo1se
were pointed out as the residence of that interest
ing family. and little to the north of it is the
traditional tomb of Lazarus. The one and the
other bear evidence of great antiquity, aud we
were quite inclined to credit the tradition. But
it was with no ordinary interest that we looked
upon those ancient skies, and hills, and vales
and town site, which rolling years have not eff
faced, and recalled the precious truth that Mary s
" alabaster box of costly ointment and spkenard
very precious" is still fragrant with the odor OF
faith and love, and that t" wheresoever the Gospel
is preached throughout the whole world, this also
that she hath done is spoken of for memory OF
her"


The road from Bethany lay through the wilder
ness OF Judea, the scene OF our Lords temptation
At mid day we gained the summit OF the central
ridge between Enshemesh and Jericho, where we
fingered to survey the dreary region. 1t is i'm
possible TO conceive of more desolate and for
bidding spot than this. The bills are broken into
a thousand rugged, barren peaks, and are a mix.
ture of dull whit, red, and yellow color the
intervening valleys are dry and stony aud on
all that blighted soil there is neither shrub nor
flower, nor Tut of grass, to gladden. the sight or
relieve the dtsolation of the scene. 1t seemed a
fit abode for the devil and his angels. aud is the
probable place whittier the Spirit led the Savior
30 encounter the evil one For twenty centuries
this region has borne a thievish character, and
the lapse of time has not changed its reputation.
II is still infested with robbers as in our Lord
time, Who from their undiscovered dens, or from
behind some craggy bluff or beetling cliff level
their long gun at the unwary traveller. Here is
lain the scenes of the parable of the good Sama
ritan. and upon the summit of this ridge is an
old khan. said to mark the cite of the inn to
which the /" certain man was carried who went
down TO Jericho, and fell among thieves. Cor
N. Y IethOdia
Year: 1861

and thus facilitates successful wintering.


Feeding young swarms for some time
after hiving them, is also beneficial but
especially so In seasons when pasturage
is less abundant than usual. or the wealth
er uncommonly dry. Il ineites them 10
prosecute comb-building vigorously. so
as to make efficient progress in the work
before the daily reduction Of their num-
bers causes them TO relax their labor
and devolve the task on the new brood Of
workers, which will probable emerge TOO
late 10 render much service. The honey
offered on such occasions should be great
ly diluted, in order TO encourages them
TO the utmost in comb-building, and 10
keep them engaged at it all their hive
is adequately furnished. They should
likewise be induced rather TO build but a
small number Of full-length combs, than
many stout ones, as the later are Ill
in any way, TO constitute the
winter-quarters Of the colony.
Year: 1861

In response 10 the inquiry Of a CORES.
ponden,. we give the following from the
Country Gentleman.


The operation Of simple, and may be
performed by any one accustomed to the
use Of a needle and thread and scissors.
The chicken should be foil four months
old, indeed should be Just commencing to
crow. Now place him across the knee.
with the legs pulled forward and fru,ly
held by an assistant. Pluck of the soft
fine feathers between the end Of the
breast bone and fundament, and midway
aetween these two points make an inoision
an inch aad a half long, cross-wise Of the
chickens body. with a sharp pair Of scis-
sors. Through this ineisioH insert the
fore finger TO the back bone, along which
move for an inch and half and on either
side will be found a teslicle. Dislodge
them by a single twist, and withdraw ~
the route the finger went IN. Draw The
edges Of The wound made together, aud
half dozen stitches with waxed thr, al
the operation. The nail Of The
finger must be smooth, 50 as MOTTO damage
the intestines.
Year: 1861

NOVEL USE FOR PosroFFIcE SPATY1nmnes A correspondent of The NspTa N,p Tamusinc story, writing from Callf0Twsh u Which happened at Fort the ..I, PafrnrrAr Tn Arizona. He says:

 z An officer was telling me the other day how he lost his postage stamps. He had sent up here for some twenty dollars worth, and had left them on his table. Now, the habits, manners and customs whereabouts are consld- erably on the free and easy style, and the In dians are allowed to run around the garrison ad h6it,cm, if they behave themselves and don't steal.

 On this occasion young squaw, who had run on the quarters, and was very much at home anywhere and everywhere, happened to stray into my friends room, and seeing the postage stamps, began to examine them with much curiosity She discovered that they would stick, ii wet, and forthwith happy idea struck her Now, the fashionable dress of the ladies of her class in that warm climate is of the brietest description. She was ambl- tious to dress up and excite the envy ot the other Pocahontases.

 So she went 1t on the postal currency, and much to the astonishment of the garrison made her appearance on the parade ground presently entirely covered over with postage stamps. She was stuck all over with Benja- min Franklin, and the Father of his Country was placardcd all over her ladyship's glossy skin indiscriminately, regardless of dignity and decency.

 The roar that greeted her, from the com: mander down to the drummer boy, was loud enough to be heard nearly at headquarters m San Francisco, but, lndian-llkc, she preserved her equanimity, and did not seem at all dis; concerted, but sailed off with the step and air of princess, while my friend rushed into his quarters to discover himself minus of hls twenty dollars worth of postage stamps, and that what was intended for the mail had been appropriated to the female She might have been put in the overland coach and gone throug gh-she certainly could not have been stopped for want of being prepaid.
Year: 1861

A SPECIMEN BRICK OF HENRY WARD BEECHER.-Henry Ward Beecher went to Boston few days ago. and addressed the citizens of that place at meeting in Fremont Temple, as follows

 Under any General Government the South must take sides against the North. One side or the other shall feel 1t. 1 might con conceive that the devil and an angel might ride together with one horse-thanks to the angel and not the devil. The North is not quite an angel, and the South is quitc C deoH 50 they cant ride on the one Constitution. The Constitution cannot serve liberty and sla- very at the same time Laughter, applause and hisses.] Put your personal liberty bills through the courts. If they cannot find their unconstitutionality, do not change them [Applausc. Why not Why should you change them? If they are unconstitutional don't change hair of them. It is not the time to change front. [Applause.] l hate and abhor that iniquitous instrument of he'll the fugitive slave law.
Year: 1861

HALF AN ACRE OF GROUND ON FIRE The editor of the Attica, Ind, Ledger was informed few days since of curious case of spontaneous combustion, about two miles south of PcrrysvilIe, in that State. About half an acre of ground is on fire, and has been burning vigorously for some time. The earth is composed mostly of kind of mari, in which the heat has made creyices, and the smoke may be seen issuing from the subter- ranean furnace distance of two miles. But the most singular feature of this natural lake oven is its beautiful covering of green grass an oasis in the cheerless field of snow sur rounding it. Cattle attempted to eat the grass, but finding the earth rather warm, scrambled out and left it growing grecnly in its hot bed. Our informant pierced the sur- face with a rail- and fiery sparks came up thickly. A sound issues from the spot like the distant rumblng of railway cars. The place was formerly low, swampy piece of ground.
Year: 1861

THRILLING NARRATIvE.-The San Fran cisco Herald of the 11th ult relates the fol- lowing:

 1.-The following thrilling adventure hap pened day or two since to well-known gen tleman of this city, a tailor by traJo the whose name we forbear to mfSe tddonble- -barrel- s ls' day or January hff ffo the Mission, in quest of sno' % un and the birds being quite shy, he soaded his gun pretty heavily While cross ing large field he was observed by a fero- cious bull, which immediately gave chase. The frightened sportsman ran as fast as his legs could carry him; but the enraged animal gained rapidly upon his faltering steps, hay ing run goodly distance and no fence or other means of escape in sight. The terocious bull had got within five yards of him when the sportsman fell but immediately pointed his gun at the bulls eye and gave him the contents of one of the barrels. Taking ad vantage of the respite the hunter staggered to his feet and again achieved a small distance from his formidable antagonist, who had re- covered from the first shock and was once more in full pursuit. The sportsman turned around and fired the other barrel, which hit the bull on the side of the left jaw and knocked him over once more, the pursuer and pursued being about ten feet apart. Again the hunter started on the clean leap and again the bull recovered and followcd.at full speed. Finding that the animal was fast closing with him, our hero turned and struck the infurated beast over the head with the stock of his gun, breaking the stock and knocking the bull down. Once more he turned and fled, and once more the bull got up and followed after him with vcngeful spite, when the hunter turned for the fourth time and knocked dim down with the barrel of his gun, and repeated his blows until he killed his dreadful antagonist
Year: 1861

TIE importance of preserving good repu- tation for truth and honesty is quite striking ly set forth in the following: A mortal fever prevailed on board ship at sea, and negro man was appointed to throw the bodies of those who died from time to time overheard One day, when the captain was on deck, he saw the negro dragging out of the forecastle a sick man, who was violently struggling to extricate himself from the negro's grasp, and remonstrating very bitterly against the cruelty of being buried alive. "What are you going to do with that man, you black rascal?'' said the captain. "Going to throw him overheard massa cause he dead" "Dead, you scoun- drel!" said the captain; "don't you see he moves and speaks?" Yes, massa, l know he says he no dead, but he always lie so, nobody ever know when to believe him.