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Year: 1861

We have recently had a conversation with q
gentleman who has been two and half years a
residen: of New Orleans. He has but just left
travelling North. Being an old sea captain he 10
aDle to apprehend the character Of the people,
their sentiments and their resources He tells US
that We have no idea OF the wildness of the pas.
sion to drink Northern blood with the sons of the
planters, and the better classes, and that they are
used to arms, and will fight with great skill and
bravery. He says that they are determined in the
step which they have taken, and will carry il
through if they can. He says that going up and
down on the boats upon the Mississippi he has
seen and heard talk most of the leading charac-
tiers of the rebellion, Davis among the rest. He
heard Davis make this remark, s 1 havn no doubt
that the North can furnish five men to our one,
and that she can whip us. but she cannot conquer
u.s." The captain also stated that their priva.ees
were ding good business; that in New Orleans
they had about dozen tug boats of a superior
kind. fitted out for privateers. and well armed
One was fitted out and in the first twenty four
hours captured about $3.50, 900 worth of property
When he left there had been no blockade the
tugs would remain in until they heard of a vessel,
then run out and take her. 1t is his opinion that


it will take at least four vessel. of war to block
ade effectually the mouths Of the Mississippi. He
says things generally arc not so bad there as re-
ported in the North. He has been appointed sail
ing captain in the blockadng squadron, and is 60
ing to start Immediately for Fort Pickens, and
hopes to be there to have opportunity to do his
duty. These statements arc entitled to credit,
from the intelligence and position of the gentle
man making them.-Bostcn Post.
Year: 1861

For a number of years Senator Douglas had
been the posSessOr of noble tract of land at Cot
tage Grove. Immediately south of the city limits
on the Lake shore, beautifully wooded and well
elevated above the Lake. This tract originally
consisted ola little upwards of seventy acres. OF
these. ten acres lying west of the road comprised
his munifcent donation to the Chicago University
and now Ornamented by the fine ediGce of that
institution


| OF the residue, some years since a choice tract
of from twelve to fften acres, the very he art of
the property, unincumbercd. was decided to Mrs.
Douglas his property mas only boen improved
by common fencing, and the only buildings there
on are modest cottage and its outbuildings. usu-
ally occupied by the person in charge of the
grounds. Without a precise knowledge of the
plans of Mr.. Douglas relative 20 this beautiful
tract the finest ie the suburbs Of our city and the
most valuable. it has been understood by our citi-
zens that here on that charming site the statesmen
was planning the erection of home for his etire
ment when, laden with full honors earned in pub
lie duty, he should come home to pass the evening
Of his days upon the shores of our noble Lake.


1t lis here that by the change in the plan for the
disposition of his remains, all that Is mortal of the
lllustrons Senator, is to be gathered to the dust,
and Cottage Grove, never his home save pros
pectivel, will be his last resting place. The love
and affection of his city and State will see that
nothing is lacking to do adequate respect to the
honored remains, while the Tomb of Douglas will
be visited by citizens and strangers through all the
long years that will keep alive his name.-Chica
IN Times
Year: 1861

ANOTHER CHANGE.-Thc President has author
lied the raising OF the six additional regiments
tor the in this State. OF three of these com
manders are already designated, and all who de-
sire to share til: fortunes of the three excellent
gentlemen selected can DO so by application TO
them. But the other three regiments have no
commanders or organizers appointed, and are left
open to the efforts of any public spirited gentle
man who may desire to serve his country py
gan zing them for the war. Mr. A. ID. Streight
of this city, We learn, intends to try TO organize
one of these unappropriated regiments on a new
plan, which will the greatest efficiency of
officers and best grade OF soldiers that be OBJ
tained in the State. AS e is gentleman Of un-
tirng energy, and of the warmest devotion to the
cause Of the country. we have no doubt bis prepo.
sition will offer to many very desirable mode of
entering the army for the war. He can be ad
dressed in this city Ir1'urapoEo Journal
Year: 1861

tHfT0HHFF bHFi ApTII y, IsbI J


After leaving jersey City we proceeded on our way
through New Jersey amid the firing Of guns the cheer
ing Of the people and the waving OF handkerchief No
thing Of interest occred until we reached Philadelphia
at about half past two O'Clock A. NJ, where halt
made TO make arrangements for our transportation FOR
ward We were told by the railroad company that they
would not take AZ on through Baltimore the Batmo
rsans were reported W hare torn UP w rails and dssiroy
Year: 1861

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald" says:


The preparation Of the army for efficient and
successful operation is rapidly progressing,
Every thing is done SO quietly now that even
the most expert newsmonger cannot discern
what is going Oh
Year: 1861

The New Orleans Delta of the l7lh says that
the naval commander of the Federal fleet had
forbidden the transmission of General Phelps
proclamation, and threatened to fire into uny
boat that attempted to carry it,
Year: 1861

next daY. Briefs poured in upon me- for who
will not require the service of rich lawyer,
and who wants those of a poor one? l rose
rapidly, and am still standing in high places.
I speak it with reverence l owe it all to
woman.


We bought the cottage with its little garden,
and go there in summer and play poverty for a
few Of the hottest weeks We have four chill
dren now, and Mrs. Jones pets them all. She
is trying to have me seek out my old Aunt
Deborah, and perhaps l WILL The old farmer,
tool intend now that he shall 3" hear from
me-"
Year: 1861

THE SUNDAY LAw.-We are reliably IN
formed that the Sunday Law produces quite the
contrary effect to what its originators designed
it to do. The few truly pious Christians
desist from labor, as they did heretofore. The
greater number of ladies attend church, as they
did formerly But the mass of miners who'
before the passage of the law, would after
laboring like moes in the dark damp tunnels,
during the week, dress properly on Sundays,
and repair to the city to see their friends, and
make the necessary purchases, SO that they


NAV live and feel themselves intelligent beings
having nothing to do in the city, they spend
their Sundays IN their cabins over demiohn
Of whiskey, and if they have company they add
cards to their pastime. Such, we are told IS
the working of the Sunday Law in the mines.
We think a Sabbath less profaned by honest
toll than by gaming and drinking. Cleaner
Year: 1861

Sitting lonely, ever lonely,
Waiting, waiting for one only,
Thus count the weary moments passing by;
And the heavy evening gloom
Gathers slowly in the room,
And the chill November darkness dims the sky.
Now the countless busy feet
Cross each other in the street,
And watch the faces fitting past my door,
But the step that fingered nightly.
And the hand that raped 50 lightly,
And the face that beamed 50 brightly,


Come no morel
By the freight itful cleaning,
am dreaming, ever dreaming,
And the rain is slowly falling all around
And voices that are nearest,
Of friends the best and dearest,
Appear to have a strange and distant sound,
Now the weary wind is signing,
And the murky day is dying,
And the withered leaves lie scattered round m


door;


But that voice whose gentle greeting
Set this heart SO wildly beating
At each fond and frequent meeting,


Comes no more


an fbo Yeor Po,fnT
Year: 1861

A COUNTY acquires prominence through its
papers more than any other way, and to every
one who has county interests at stake, his
home paper is a necessity. Never will such
man take a paper printed away from home
until he is able to take second paper. His
first will be his home sheet, and he will SO
identify his own interests with that Of his
county as to consider his subscription as
matter of as early d1ty as the payment Of his
Cleuelqnd Herald.
Year: 1861

AT midnight, on lonely beat,


When shadow wraps the wood and lea,
A vision seems my view to greet


OF one at home who prays for me.
No roses bloom upon her cheek


Her form is not lovers dream
But on her face, 50 fair and meek,


A host of holier beauties CLEAN.
For softly shines her silvery hair,


4 patient smile is on her face.
And the mild lustrous light of prayer
Around her shed a moonlight grace.
She prays for one that's far away
The soldier in his holy fight
And begs that Heaven in his mercy may
Protect her boy and bless the Right
TILL though the leagues lie far between.
This silent incense of her heart
Steals DER my soul with breath serene,
And we no longer are apart.
So guarding thus my lonely beat,


BY shadowy wood and haunted lea,
That vision seems my view to greet
OF her at home who prays for me.
Year: 1861

AID TO VoLUNTEERs--Now that compa-
nv of volunteers is forming in this county, we
would suggest that some systematic plan
be set on foot, to assist them with clothing
and other necessary comforts that they may
stand in need of. All that is needed is sys-
temised cooperation, and the work can be
easily performed. No patriot who heartily
loves his Government will hesitate to contri-
butte from his means to promote the comfort
of the gallant men who go forth to defend
their country in the hour of its peril.
Year: 1861

BoDY FouNp.-Ned Weeks informs us that
as he came over the mountain yesterday, he
found the body of a man in an advanced state
of decomposition, hanging by the neck to the
limb of "a tree. Mr.. Weeks thinks it is the
body of crazy man from Oregon, who was
last seen in Scott Valley five or six days
ago. The body was found near the spring
on the old trail, going down the mountain to-
wards Scott Valley. The man had evident.
ly committed suicide Trekd Journal.
Year: 1861

A correst 0 dent of the Boston Jour
nal, who has boon travelling through
Pennsy ylvania, writes


A neighbor of Mr.. B. was in the cars
He represents that the ez President has
been long dangerously sick from sheer
exhaustion. He has little sympathy
from his fellow-townsmen, who upbraid
him as being the author of all our ma.
tional troubles He is obliged to hear
much that must wound him, and letters
by the basket full are sent to him full
Of abuse and calumny, and so much SO
that while he was so sick his friends
would no. allow him to see any letters
unless they knew where they were
from. Miss Lane is represented as
making herself agreeable to all who
call, and keeping open house to all
who come to Wheatland, with that same
grace that made her so popular at the
White House.
Year: 1861

FIENDIsH,-The Louisville journal is
permitted to make the following extract
from a letter written by a soldier in
Western Virginia: We captured a mes
senger from the rebel Gen, Lee, the
other day and found upon his person
an order from the General to one of his
subordinates stationed near us, "to be
sure and take no prisoners from any of
the Virginia regiments Of the Lincoln
army, but shoot them down like dogs, az
they are traitors to their State and her
institutions, So you SEQ what the
Second Virginia has to expect, should
they ever be so unfortunate as to be
whipped, But such things only beget
a liberalization 10 the men never to be
conquered
Year: 1861

d EPECTFUILY socits consignments of Merchan-
HI disc Of all classes Satisfaction given to corsien
and purchasers nearly possible. Consignees
Of goods to this market viii find my auction well


fitted up and the goods win sold without delay and
the money paid over forthwith


n B.-No goods bought or sold on my own account
sRnments msr25
Year: 1861

The Pittsburg DeSp itch contains the fol-
lowing interesting information There
is no method of spiking q cannon which
will forever prevent its use. If the spik,
is made ofiron or unhardened steel, il
may be removed by the drill If it j,
Loosely inserted, or without much force
10 n'av ! D blown out by firing charge Of
CUR powder placed in the bottom of the
bore. But if the spike is made ofharden.
ed steel, to fit the vent closely, and is dri
ven in with great force, and il it's lower
end is made soft and riveted within the
bore, then neither the drill nor guupow.
der can remove it the vent remains per,
manently closed. The remedy, in such
cases, is to drill new vent, which NAV
be done without inlparing the serviceable-
ness of the gun. A new vent may be drill.
ed in any cannon by skillful machinist
in two or three hours.


In experimental firing, when a. vent be.
comes TO much worn and enlarged, we
drill new one, and sometimes as many
as three or four vents are made in the
same gun, and many hundred fires are
made afterwards.


During the recent Crimean war, an ar
ticIe relative TO spiking cannon was pub
lished in the London Times, in which il
was asserted that the use of new pa
tent spike would destroy the seryiceable-
meas OF the gun. The spike was described
as a piece Of finely tempered steel, turned
to fit the vent, but to move freely in it,
and turning out in forked spring in the
bore. This spike it was alleged, could
not be removed, as it would turn readily
with the drill; but it seems that the pos.
sibility of cutting or breaking off the tongs
or forks of the spring inside the barre
was not considered. The communication
given above from high authority, may be
looked upon as conclusive that the worst
effect of spiking would lie a few hours
delay in the use of the guns often an i'm
portant matter.
Year: 1861

hood out OF the way, and only get in the
way when they have become, in spite oi
all sorts of ill-treatrnent, useful and orna,
mental members of society.


This child vas still speaking said my
grandmother, when I rushed out. | had
been mother once, and | could not lis
ten to these innocents in that fearful
waiting chamber, recapitulating the woes
that had sent them there, any longer


| felt impelled to revisit earth. came.
In no light could make me visible to
you uutil your tallow candle was brought
in.


MY dear, remember what | have told
you. Some Of these days you may be a
mother. Be more careful of the sacred
charge oflittle children. Think for them
feel for them. Do not, to ease your care,
sink them in unnatural slumbers or give
them over to selfish nurses, Upon you
hangs their lives-iu great measure their
happiness, both here and hereafter--I beg
you will give


Just at this moment the cock crew loud
ly, The voice at my elbow was still. look.
ed around-the rocking char was empty,
the ghost had vanished.
Year: 1861

SUNDAY SHoEs.- Strange that all kinds
OF leather are too poor to go TO church in
on wet Sunday. What is the matter
with all our tanners that shoes cannot be
made which are proof against Sunday
mud and Sunday wet' Mutitudes of
people run around all the week in ordi.
nary leather, and no harm comes to them.
But if the pavement be the least wet on
Sunday morning, they are certain that
they shall get their feet soaking wet, and
they might as well order their coffins at
once, as to 60 out in such shoes as they
have. What il the mystery that makes
leather which is SO impenetrable on all
the other days Of the week, not much
better than brown paper on Sunday morn.
ing! Who will make his fortune by pro-
viding the vast army of stay-at-homes
with patent improved church going
shoe, warranted water proof on Sun
days. rI.a
Year: 1861

nara fellow went into a store at Troy,
on Saturday evening, and requested to
have his cap filed with molasses, as it was
for wager when the full CAP was hand
ed to him, he complained that it was mus
ty when the grocer went to smell it, the
thief dashed it in his face rendering
him blind, and then robbed the till Of
six dollars.
Year: 1861

IRrsH STEw.--Take four pounds good
breast tat of mutton. cut in small pieces
two large white onions ten large pota-
toes, well peeled and sliced; put all in
saucepan together, with fine herbs, pepper
and salt to suit a little salt pork is a
good addition; half pound of -four;
quarter pound Of good fresh butter, well
rubbed together, and let it boil for one
hour, and have it well cooked


APPLE DuMrLINGs.-Six Eggs, one and
half pounds of flour, some butter to
your taste, and tablespoonful of yeast,
roll out when raised, cut in small piec-
es put in the apples, and cook for three
quarters Of an hour served with white
sugar or wine sauce.


CRAp OMBLETrE.- two dozen 6ne
live crabs, that are taken from oysters
when open; put in frying pan one
ounce of good fresh butter, and let it
come to a good boil put the crabs in
and let them fry light brown; drain
them well have three eggs now beaten
together put in omelette pan, and when
half done put the crabs in, and roll up
the omelettc, and serve hot.


EREsH FIsu.--To boil, wash well with
cold water, put in fish boiler, with as
much salted water as to cover fish boil
slowly in water half an hour; served
with sruce to taste.


OYSTER SoUr.--To one quart of oys-
ters add one quart of water, pour tho
water on the oysters and stir them, then
with fork take them out one at a time,
so that no small particles of shell may
adhere to them strain the liquor through
Il sieve put in stew-pan over the fire,
with two or three blades of mace, and sea-
son with red pepper and salt to suit your
taste, When this boils, put in your oys-
tiers, add one teaspoon Of -four rubbed to
paste with one ounce of butter lei
them boil again, and adG one half pint OF
cream, and serve.


Conn SrARcu.--FANcY Pies MADE FROM
Line deep plate with crust, and bake
the crust in quick oven; when done, fil
with the custard, strew the top with pow
dered sugar, and set them again in th'
, oven to bake.
Year: 1861

LIFE WITHOUT LovE-We sometimes
meet with men who seem TO think that
any indulgence in an affectionate feeling
is weakness. They will return from a
journey and greet their families with a
distant dignity, and move among their
children with the cold and lofty splepdor
of an iceberg surrounded by its broken
fragments. There is hardly more un-
natural sight on earth than one Of those
families without heart. A father had
better extinguish boys eyes than TO
take away his heart. Who that has ex-
perienced the joys of friendship, and val
ues sympathy and affection, would not
rather loose all that is beautiful in natures
scenery than be robbed of the hidden
treasures of his heart {? Cherish, then,
your hearts best affections. Indulge in
the warm and gushing emotions OF 6llial,
paternal and iraternal love. ....
Year: 1861

We make the following extracts
from the proclamation Of Gen. Ster-
ling Price, to the people of Central
and Northern Missouri. They will
be perused with interest by our
readers:


1--WE must drive the oppressor from
our land. I must have fifty thousand
men. Now is the crisis Of your fate.
Now the golden opportunity to save
your State. Now is the day of your
political salvation. The time Of en-
listment for our brave band is begin
ming to expire. DO not tax their
patience beyond endurance. Do not
longer sicken their hearts by hopes
deferred. They begin to enquire,
"Where are our friends?" Who shall
give them answer? Boys and small
property holders have in the main
fought the battles for the protection
of your property, and when they ask,
"Where are the men for whom we
are fighting?" how shall I explain :?
Citizens Of Missouri, call upon you
by every consideration Of interest,
by every desire of safety, by every
tie that binds yon to home and coun-
try, delay no longer. "Let the dead
bury the dead" Leave your property
to take care of itself. Commend
your homes TO the protection Of God,
and merit the admiration and love Of
childhood and womanhood by show
ing yourselves MEN, the sons OF the
brave and free who bcqueathed to us
the sacred trust Of free institutions.
Come to the army of Missomi-not
for n week or a month, but to free
vour country;


"StYike. till each armed foe expires,


Strike for your affairs and your fires,


For the green graves of your sires,


God and your native land.'


The burning fires Of patriotism
must inspire and lead you, or all is
lost lost, too, Just at the moment
when all might be forever saved
Numbers give strength. Numbers
intimidate the foe. Numbers save
the necessity, often, of fighting bat
ties. Numbers make our arms ire
sistable. Numbers command univer-
sal respect and insure confidence
We must have men-5O,OOO men -
Let the herdsman leave his folds.-
Let the farmer leave his fields. Let
the mechanic leave his shop. Let
the lawyer leave his office till we re-
store the supremacy of law. Let the
aspirants for Office and place know
that they will be weighed in the bal
ance and may be found wanting. If
there be any craven, crouching spirits
who have not the greatness of soul
to respond to their country's call for
help, let them stay at home, and let
only the brave and true come out to
Join their brethren in the tented field.


Come with supplies of clothing and
witt, tents, if you can procure them.


Come with your guns of any de-
scription that can be made to bring
down a foe. If you have no arms,
come without them, and we will sup
ply you as far as that is possible
Bring cooking utensils, and rations
for few weeks. Bring blankets and
Year: 1861

We give the following use1ul ways
and means to get along in this world.
Those who have followed them are
all, almost without an exception, IN
high and exalted positions, but they
had the worlds moral courage:


Have the courage to call every
man a liar, because he cannot see the
truth in the same light you do.


Have the courage to hit your adj
versary between the eyes, when least
expecting it, to convince him you are
right.


Have the courage to keep all the
money you can get in your pocket,
and get mad with the man who has
the assurance to ask for what you
owe him, in the face of a fair pros
pect for a Stay Law.


Have the courage to buy all the
new clothes on credit, that you can,
before paving for your old suits.


Have the courage to run for high
place, though you may have to com
promise for low one that pays less,
under the adage of a "half loaf, etc


Have the courage to snub an Old
friend in seedy coat, when talking
to a new one in new garments.


Have the courage to raise your hat
to ten thousand year.


Have the courage to wink at vice
in high places and to condemn it in
low places, where it belongs.


Have this kind Of moral courage,
prosper and grow fat in the worlds
ways.
Year: 1861

Ir is stated that the government has resolV-
ed to release two hundred and fifty of the
prisoners taken at Hatte-as Inlet, the same
number of prisoners TO be released by the reb-
els. The gratifying result has been brought
about through the persuasion of Lieut.. Kautz,
prisoner from Richmond. released ON parole
for that mission 1t would be the part of hu-
mauity, at least, thar some plan should be de-
vised consistent with national honor, by which
all of our brave soldiers who tall into the
hands of the enemy may be restored to their
friends, or to their posts of duty, as speedily
as possible. Though placing slight confidence
in reports OF wanlon cruelty which our men
who are prisoners are sometimes said to re-
ceive, yet their fortune, from the nature of the
situation, is most painful at the best. To The
sensitive and courageous men who have fallen
so early in the war, into this unfortunate cap
tivity, the reflection that their patriotism is for
the time unayailing, and their strength is lost,
gives a sharper pain than any privaion or
insult to which they may be for the time ex.
posed. Ii the government can not enter into
any formal agreement for exchange, it can
fairly acquiesce in the reciprocal release of
prisoners at least, until it is in situation to
visit the prisons OF our brave men IN arniS'
and command their absolute and unconditional
discharge.