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Year: 1861

MosT LUDIcRoUs MIsTAKE.-A Minister
found, one Sabbath, notice of public meeting
which bad been cut from the Saturdays newspa-
per, and placed in his desk for him to read to his
congregation. But by a strange coincidence,
there happened to be printed on the other side
of the slip the advertisement of certain shoe
dealer, prominent member of his church, and
without turning the paper to read the other side,
the advertisement met his eye, the good man
concluded it was expected he would read it, and
accordingly, to the surprise of ALL he announced,
at the usual point for reading notices, that
George S. B. keeps constantly on hand, and for
sale large and well selected assortment of boots
and shoes, which he will sell low for cash at No
street," and added Brother b. is a worthy mem
Der of this church and society, and deserving the
patronage of this congregation" The grateful as
constituent of brother z. may better be imagined
than decribed.
Year: 1861

A country apothecary, not little distinguished
for his mpudence with hope Of dsconcerting a
young clergyman, whom he knew to be of
singular modesty, asked him, in the hearing of a
large company-"Why the patriarchs of old lived
to such an extreme age?" To which the clergy
man replied-'I suppose the ancient patriarchs


took no Dhysic
Year: 1861

The Grand Jury of the United States for the
middle District of Alabama, have presented the
Government of the L. S as nuisance, worthless
and impotent. That Grand Jury has no love for
the Union, certain.
Year: 1861

in its character, protected by State laws


having rights exclusively within those


States, and having no rights beyond those
States except the right to recapture fugi-


tives who escape from service. Believing
as | do, that that is the correct construction
of the Constitution, l never will, whatever
may be the consequences, vote for a propO.


sition to establish, protect and uphold
Slavery anywhere on Gods earth. And in
doing this, l only use the language of the
greatest statesman that Kentucky ever pro-
duced. And here might end what | have
to say. The proposition of the gentleman
from Tennessee, (Mr. Etheridge,) modifes
to some extent the proposition of the Sena-
tor from Kentucky but even that does not
meet the difficulty it still leaves substan-
TALLY the provisions of the Crittenden
amendment, although he has ingrafted upon
it provision against the future acquisition
OF territory. l could not, therefore, vote for
it; and | would not, the other day, vote to
suspend the rules to admit it, for the reason
that will never vote to suspend the rules
TO admit a resolution that I am not willing
to vote for


sszsNow, Mr.. Chairman, have gone over
ihe whole field. l have given my views,
speaking for no other man, frankly and
fearlessly, as I will stand by them now and
in the future. have given you my opinion
upon all these points. I tell you that this
whole controversy was fought and won by
US two years ago, and all you haye to do
now is to admit Kansas. That is the only
act OF power now needed. There let it
stand. Let US live together like a band of
brothers. If we cannot agree with you
about slavery. why, you cannot agree with
us. l know there has been q great deal of
lntemperance of language upon this sub
ject but | ask, if it has been used upon
our side has it not been used upon yours
If there has been harsh and violent words
used, have not uttered them, that 1 know
of. If | have, beg every mans pardon;
because | think that violent language, cal
culated to stir up excitement and agitation,
ought not to be used in deliberative as
sembly. ask you if you have not sins to re-
pent of if we have? Let US be at peace
Let US 60 on with the administration of the
government kindly, harmOniously, hope
fully, trusting in that providence of Almigh-
ty God which has thus far guided and guard
ed us, until this nation has become a marvel
to the world. Can we not 60 on in the
same way in which we have gone on in the
past? Why not let the Republican admin
iStration be inaugurated in peace and quiet 2
Try it, in the name of God Are you
towards, that you would fee from an ap-
prehension ? | know you arc not. Stand
by the old Ship of State? Give the Re-
publican administration fair chance. If it
does not do right, you will find thousands
aye, millions-in the Northern States who
will stand by you. | believe it will do
right. Give it a trial. That is all we ask,
and what we will demand at all hazards.
Year: 1861

journals commenced an attack upon our circu-


iation, for the very purpose of carrying off this


prize; but with all the hard labor, bad language


and sleepless nights of the Spruce street phi
losopher, now that the time has come to share
In the Corporation advertising, tho Tribune is
sold out by its colaborers, and is left with q
sour stomach, rufled temper and its labor for
its pains. The consequence is that the Common
Council il belabored right and left by the


Tribune, al investigation called for, and do
mand made upon the incoming District At
torney to sec that justice is meted out to all
transgressors. Is not this q pretty kettle Of
fish all round?


THrRL0w WEED ON HIS DIPLOMATIC H0RsE-
We charitably counsel Nh Thurlow Weed to
return from England to this country. He had
better come back at once. He is out of his ele-
ment there and figures badly. His recent at
tempt to defend his patron, Mr.. Seward, in the
London Times, has been absurd and ridiculous.
IL only gave that paper the text for a new
TRADE against the Secretary Of State, and tended
to lower his position. Mr.. Weed does not un-
derstand the atmosphere of London and Paris,
and the sooner he gets ont of it the wiser he
Will show himself He has fallen into the same
error that Cassius M. Clay, Burlingame and San
ford did before him--splurging and fussing be-
fore foreign public, just as though they were
at home preparing by buncombe addresses for
district election. Secretary Seward wants no
henchman to vindicate his character and posi-
ton. His own dispatches; his letters 10 Mr..
Adams and Lord Lyons, tell their story to every
enlightened mind throughout the civilized
world, and show him to be both q great patriot
and great statesman. Mr. Weed had. there
fore, better come home. He has resigned his
lobby chieftainship at Albany, and we have
nominated Greeley to the office he has vacated.
but there is abundant room for him here in New
York city to operate. What with the Fort Gan
sevoort property job; the Cataline plundcr; the
Belt Railroad, and the score Of colossal under
takings that our municipal Rings have inaugu-
rated he will have no lack Of employment W,
beg Mr.. Weed to let foreign politics alone
Come back, and take care Of the New York
lobby.
Year: 1861

One tning l must say, he added, which is
an explanation OF this spiritual influence
Soon after my joining this regiment t"o
young men came to me and said that theT
were brothers and all the sons Of one family,
They had enlisted in the army as missioua-
ries on purpose to do good. They had talked
over the matter and had settled it. that there
was 10 such field of usefulness before q
pious young man as the army. So 70 10
good we are here, said they, and we VI. aid
you in any way in our power.


You should have seen the parting b'tveen
the father and those sous, as be lifted up his
hard aud gave them his parting benedlctlon
and consecrated them to Jesus Christ, and
the great work Of salvation in the army.
Seeing that and many scenes like that. ycu
would not wonder that men are inqoiriug
what they must 10 to be saved. rs near o'
can find out, in 50 short a time, we nave
| fifty such men in our regiment. We are
going to do the work Of the Lord, IN the tu''
confidence that the Lord wi. light our oat
! ties
Year: 1861

NHHDREN of any age can now have their pictures
" taken perfect, We have built Room expressly
fer their Groups of Children also taken in frac-
of second, clear weather. Mothers need not
have the trouble take them TO Gallery dozen
times, and at last put up with caricature If they
will but go


febIS-f HUGHES PREMIUM GALLERY.
Year: 1861

We intend soon to overhaul our
subscription list, and such as we find
have been taking either the Daily or
Weekly News for six months, and
have failed to pay for the same, we
will erase from our list. Our terms
are strictly in advance, and though
we have been lenient, we cannot any
longer be so. Bear this in mind, kind
patrons, and if you wish to have the
News make its visits as heretofore,
pay up" if you havn't got money,
bring its equivalent,-corn, potatoes,
flour,-and we will be satisfied.


The above has no reference what
ever to our city subscribers, who
take the paper and advertise.


The Indianapolis Journal states
that Gov Morton of Indiana, has
made application to the general go
vernment to allow the construction of
three gun boats in that State for the
defence of that portion of the Ohio
river, and the border. If the appli-
cation is granted, one of the boats
will be stationed above the falls and
TWO below.
Year: 1861

fectually closed, our merchant I SER


vice has suffered to an extent which


few understand or appreciate. We
have reliable information that be-
tween sixty and seventy of our YES
sells with cargoes ranging: from five
thousand to one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, have been captur-
ed by these pirates thus let loose up
on us, some Of which they have burn
ed, run on shore, and 1.-The balance have


been satelyrun into rebel ports, where


they in turn have been or will be fit
| ted out as privateers, and perhaps,


through ou further delay in making


the blockade effective, will succeed
in again getting to sea to prey OH


our commerce.


With this knowledge before our


merchants and shippers to West In
tia and South American ports, and


the additional fact staring them ia


the face thai their vessels and car


goes must pay four or i've per cent.


more Insurance than foreign vessels.
they were compelled, as measure of


economy and safety, to place their


property under another flag. These


resolutions have undoubtedly, in


most cases, prompted these transfers


10 foreigners, yet, III very many ca
'ses. we are led to believe that the


transfers have been only nominal,


and that the property is still held by
or secured to American citizens. In
making application for change Of


nationality of an American to a
British vessel, most OF those sold hay
ing been placed under that flag, it
is required by the British law that
the applicant shall make and sub
scribe declaration that he is a nat
ural born Subject, and has never ia
ken the oash Of allegiance to any
foreign State, (or that he has been
naturalized by act o, Parliament, or
by an ordinance OF the proper legis-
lative authority, and and has since
taken oath Of allegiance to her Ma
jesty) and that no person or persons
other than such as are by the Mer-
chants Shipping act of 1854 qualified
to be owners Of British ships, is en-
titled as owner, to any interest what
ever, either legal or beneficial, in
said ship. Upon this declaration a
register or sea letter is issued, and
the vessel at once placed beyond the
reach of a return or our flag, except
by a special act of Congress. The
owner, if so disposed, can then car
ry out any tacit agreement or private
understanding he may have had with
his friends or former owners, and ex-
ecute mortgage or an agreement
with them, by which they are made
secure in the future possession of the
vessel or her anticipated earnings.
Promising that this can be done, we
can readily perceive and appreciate
an inducement other than that of Il
realization of Il feeling OF greater
safety and security, which has led
so many OF our shipowners to place
their vessels under a foreign flag
At this port alone about sixty-tiye
OF our vessels, with an aggregate
tonnage of twenty thousand tons,
have been put under foreign flags
since the commencement of our trou-
BILE with the South and should no !
more active meaeures be adopted to
drive these pirates from the seas,
these changes will be likely to con-
tinue until our flag viii scarcely be
seen in Southern waters except at
the nastheads of our vessels ofI
war.
Year: 1861

CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE.-In the life Of
Christian lies the secret Of all true Christian
Influence. 1t is the easiest thing in the worlc
to talk about religion. But mere talk abou
religion is tho poorest thing in the world
Every true Christian will, indeed, talk abou,
the Saviour. Out of the abundance of the
heart the mouth speakcth. And if the voice
doth not ,pesk of Christ, sure you may see
the soul is not filled with Christ. Nevertheless
here, as elsewhere, the uttc'ance of tho lips
is as nothing to tho influence OF the life. In
the divine economy, all grand forces are com
paratlvely gentle and silcut. The shallow
rll that is dry on the mountain side half OF
year. brawls more Loisily at times than yon
mighty river. The boys sparkling rocket
makes louder demonstration in the night
air than all Gods starry consultations. And
yet, in the silence Of their sublime manifesto.
tions, how eloqucntly do these great forces of
the universe bear witness for God!


The treasures of some are gold,and the love
Of it grows so strong as to become idolatrous
Such men never rise above the merest drudg
cry in the world. They eat and drink, but
it is to enable them successfully to toll on
Morning. noon and night it is the same drudg
ing slavery and submission TO the cravings of
vicious appetite There is not one noble
sentiment or feeling can live in their heart,
because the lust of gain fills it so completely as
TO leave no room for any thing else. They
can do nothing but grovel, like an earth-worm
eating Dust and casting out their slime, in
order to form a pathway along which to
crawl. 1t is pitiable and sad to tbnk of,bui
it is a sight onl too often seen in this sin
stricken world of ours.


There is not much solility in religion
that will not stand the test Of everyday ex
perence. "There are good many pious
people" says Douglas Jerrold, "who are as
careful of their religion as of their best service
of China, only using it on holiday occasions
for fear it should get chlpped or hawed il
may do for a show but there's little substance
in it. 1t is not The kind to last. 1t is too
fine for use. 1t too much Of the gilt gin
gerbread sort for the moro general service o.
mank nd. 1t can do little good In the eye:
of one who judges us not BY the exterior but
by the interior evidences of excellence. Re
ligion, to be servceable, must not only be
substantial but active. 1t must not be drow.
sy. 1t must be wide awake, vigilant and
sturdy.


Purity and sweetness, in human character
are inscparable. Appearances sometimes con
tradict this assertion, nevertheless, upon close
examination it holds true. An individual ex
terror may be rough, and even repulsive, like
the chestnut burr, while the heart is rich will
spiritual and moral wealth. If so, time may
be required to develop tho truth, but wher
developed, its sweetness will only be the bet
ter appreciated. Purity is the base, sweet
ness the essence, which, like the odor OF hc
choicest wyrrh, may be bottled up; bu
withdraw tho cork, and its aramatic qualities
will ill the atmosphere at once.
Year: 1861

EE-There is much truth in the following
remarks Of Addison: al have found that the
men who arc really the most fond Of the la
dies-who cherish for them tho highest re-
spcct--arc seldom the most popular with the
sex. Men of great assurance-whose ton
gues arc lightly hung who mako words sup
ply the place Of ideas; and place compliment
in tho room Of sentiment, are their favoriies.
A real respectful action towards them, j:
mistaken by then FOR neglect or want ol
love.
Year: 1861

1J'A subscriber handed us few days since for
publication the lines below from "ArELLA."


In regard TO the merits of the verses we have
nothing to saybut SO far as attempting to give ut
terance TO heart Affections under peculiar dispensa-


ons do not feel like restricting the liberties OF
Atea because the poetry has not the marks of lit
enry experience. The loss of children and friends,
take deeper hold on the sentiments and passions
of some, than others Those who never lost child
unable to understand how great void one lit.
tie one can make There is, we think, nothing on
earth that cast so long, wide and black shad-
ow, as small coffin. 1t is emphatieally the shad-
ow Of death that freezes the parents heart.


Small as is an infants tomb it sometimes is ca
pacous enough to hold all the brightest hopes and
the dearest joys of whole family circle The little
child is often the bright focus where all the rays of
gladness centre, and from which they are reflected
again over happy hearts; and when this central
light is eclipsed great darkness falls upon all.


How many there must be in Thoroughbred up
from all climes even from heather shores who have
died SO young as to retain memory Of earth, and
to whom that world of glory seems as their native
land
Year: 1861




JOHN R. RIDGE, EsQ.-In Sunday mornings
issue of the Marysville Democrat appeared the
valedictory of John r. Ridge, announcing his
withdrawal from the editorial charge of that pa
per. The information was equally unexpected
and unwished for. The Democrat, under the
control of John R. Ridge, has been one Of the
aSlest papers on the Pacific coast It's articles
were always sensible, digni6ed and evincive of
scholarship and deep thought. Of late days they
were mainly devoted to a preservation of the
American Union and fearless denunciation of
traitors. There was pungency in their tone, a
loyalty in their spirit, which commended them to
every true lover of his country. For our own
part, we have made some of them study and
never arose from their. perusal without express
ing mental admiration for the man who wrote
them, and the noble sentiments they contained.


In writing this notice we depart from our
usual brevity in such cases. Our reat.admira-
ton for the man and the scholar of whom we
speak, forbids that he should be dismissed with
a mere paragraph He has contributed to orna-
ment the literature of California; he has used
Lis vigorous pen to build up the enduring in
terests of the State; he has been an,honor to the
editorial position he occupied; and now, when
he retires-poor, doubtless, as most of his pro-
fession are-we feel that his merits demand from
a apersonal friend who appreciated his sterling
qualities, some suoh expression of affection as
that which we are feebly endeavoring to bestow.
AL honor to the true gentleman and devoted
patriot! The State has no position which he is
not qualified to fill, and the social circle bays
that could encircle a brow more worthy in every
respectto wear them.
Year: 1861

This valuable and pleasant purifier
of the blood can be purchased from
Franchere & Butler. 1t is put up in
bottles containing one pint, and we
venture to say that one bottle of it is
more beneficial than three bottles of any
of the sarsaparillas now in use.
Year: 1861

SOMETHING TO REFREsH.-Messrs. Franchere
& Butler are again advertising that aromatic
compound from which the delicious lemonade
beverage is manufactured. They have also lot
of school books for sale. See their column.
Year: 1861

R1- The Ladies of San Juan and the surrounding
country respectfully invited to call. and paronze
their Home Dry Goods Store resting assured that the
quality and prices of the articles sold shall give entire
satisfaction. apr27
Year: 1861


Ha Southron we' re comng,-youye reused us at last
And the chains that bound together so fast
Shall cank at your feet meath the Palmetto tree,
Ere your treason shall shatter the " Home of the Frec
From the white Hampshire hills where the Bald Eagles


rest,
To the prare that sweeps through the land of the West,
A voice has awakened our sumberng souls
And it gath rs in strength as onward it rolls.
'Tis the voice of the nation your sin has betrayed =;
In the balance Of justice your treason is weighed:
By the names you dshonur-your time is at hard,
When the cry of the mighty goes up from the land
Do you think in your vanity, pride and conceit,
You car force the stern Northern to sely retrea'
All pause in your blindness awake from your sleep
Ere you meet in enmity earnest and deep.
From the Father Waters whose valleys wide
From the great Northern lakes the Green Mount ain


side,
Shall pour down in myriads constant and true
That old flag shall bind with CLEAN of its stars,
Your paltry abortion of prison house &c bars"
Your laws-upon paper your forts-upon sand
In the light f that banner they stand.
Aud when ye shall it float in the air,
All your heart will turn back by the Palm etto-trec,
With fealy and truth, to the Home Of the frcc."-
Vanity Fair.
Year: 1861

The time honored spade is falling into
disgrace, Look at yonder son Of Erin as he
drives the shining blade into the moist loan,
and heaves out u square compressed mass,
two sides Of which are smooth and COM
pressed as possible. If you are standing
near or working by his side, he will lit it
rap and crumble the top of it little, while
the mass probably remains intact. The
ground will be lovelled off with rake, aud
the Jumps will bake slowly. and remain like.


y enough, hard and impervious all summer,
if the ground is not deeply worked again.


When spading is done in very dry weather,
it is not liable to the same objection in de-
gree yet it leaves the soil always more or
less lumpy.


How different it is with the use of the
fork. Tne spadug fork is found of various
forms in he shop. We prefer one of mar
ow tines, rather long and very thick. made
of good steel. A good quality of steel is
very important, Tor often single tine stri-
king stone or stick, has to take instantly
the whole force of the blow or shove The
tines should be thick as considerable prying
power is often required and they should be
narrow, that the earth may be no more COM
pressed than is necessary. A fork like this
may be driven much deeper with the same
force. 1t will lift the earth quite as we'll as
spade, and without packing it. If roots of
trees, bulbs, or anything of the kind are
present, there is little probability that they
will be injured, if care is used, and the
ground may be Ioosened sufficiently in many
cases without lifting the earth at all, in way
to bare the roots.


The fork, in fact, may be used wherever
the spade can be, and shovel is not more
desireable-we do not claim for it superiority
In shoveling sand or gravcl--and it may be
used In many places where spade cannot be
used. About trees, in raspberry, current or
vine.borders, especially will the fork be found
of incaIcuable SERVICE and the spade should
be banished forthwith
Year: 1861

BEE RoBBERs.-When robbing bees attack
a weak colony having a fertile queen, it is
advisable to remove it from its stand to dark
chamber or cellar. Set an empty hive in its
place, strew therein a handful or two of the
stems and leaves of wormwood, and rub the
front of the hive and the bottom board there
with. Tho assaiants will soon forsake the
spot, and the colony may be replaced on it's
stand on the evening of the following day
BE Journal
Year: 1861

Supposed AHemptt to Break Jaii.--A discove
ry was made at the city Jail a day or two ago,
which led to n suspicion that Riddel and
Coo kson had been making an attempt to cut
through the floor of their cell with the inten-
ton of bidding adieu to their troubles here. -
1t was thought expedient TO place them in
close confinement until a thorough investiga-
tion Of the matter could be had.
Year: 1861

The clay Stdtue.-Many visitors to the city,
especially ladies' have expressed desire to see
the statue OF Clay. We are informed that il
has not vet been uncovered, en- az count of the
inclemency of the weather and the distrac ted
state of the country eminent physicians
having given it rs their opinion that if exposed
now, the great statesman could not survive
the shock OF the contending elements, natural
and uOli teal