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Year: 1861

GEN. SCoTT's EXCUsEs.-Gen. Scott seems to feel very acutely his unfortunate position, but we do not see how his attempt to shift the responsibility of the battle upon the President at all mendS the matter. If he felt that our troops were marching to almost sure destruc- ton, he should have resigned rather than have been responsible for their movements. The men went forward, buoyed up with the confidence they reposed in General Scott, but it is now as serted that the confidence was misplaced But Gen. Scott has yielded in one case, what assur- ance have we that he will not do so again? The revelations recently made are surely very seri- ous, for it will be difficult for us to know here after under whose orders our troops are march ing

 Our own impression is that the Cabinet and the President were anxious for a forward move ment on account of the near expiration ot the term of service ofso many troops. They prob ably thought that sharp battle would so exas- perate the survivors as to induce them to re-en- ter the service, and perhaps re-stimulate enlist ments everywhere. Thus far we think, 1t has not had that effect, but on the contrary, a grow ing feeling is manifest that this difficulty cant be settled by the sword-that we may fight for years to the lasting injury of both sections, and after all that we must settle our troubles by ne- gotiation. N. !. Day Book.
Year: 1861

PRESIDENTIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL ELEC. TIoNs.-By an act of Congress of the Confeder- ate States, an election for President and Vice President and for four members of Congress will take place in this State on the 9th of next November. We hope by next week to have some suggestions to offer in regard to obtaining electors for President and Vice President with. out resorting to State convention of the peo. ple which at this time, we deem would be i'm. practicable and perhaps unnecessary. In the meantime we will be glad to obtain suggestions from our friends upon the subject.
Year: 1861

Czy~ The Messrs Dyers have left at our office specimen of bar soap which they are now laanu- featuring at this place. It is good soap, eqgal to the imported article we used to get from Csncin- natl. We learn they also making candies Success attend them say we
Year: 1861

STILL IN ITS ISFASCY.-It is easy to agree
with the Red Bluff Independent upon the
proposition that,


The fact is, mining is still in its infancy
on this coast and Instead of the mines be-
ing played out" they are but just being
opened. To be sure, every little gulch and
ravine, worked with pan and cradle, will
not yield the fortunes they did in 40 and
so, because they were but surface deposits.
But down in the bowels of the hills, and the
beds Of the rivers, and in the lodges of rock,
are yet etundiscovered, and incalculable stores
of wealth. This class of mines permanent
and durable, are being opened daily, and
will continue q source of wealth for years
to come.
Year: 1861

The discovery of method for manufact-
uring paper from leaves of the tobacco
plant is announced. 1t Is to be employed
in the making of cigarettes, and is the re-
suit of many years labor and research of a
skillful physician, who has discovered that
one of the most fearful disorders of the
respiratory organs is produced by the acid
vapor of the burnt paper imbibed with the
smoke of the cigarette.
Year: 1861

AMONG the latest failures in New York is
that of Cyrus W. Field, whose assets, it is
said, viii pay less than twenty-five cents on
the dollar. He never recovered from the
Atlantic catle speculation. The commercial
and scientific world will regret to hear this,
for neither had in it more enterprising or
honorable man.
Year: 1861

THE PNEUMATIC ExPREss.-A Pneumatic
Dispatch Company is about to be estab-
lished in London, the members of which
propose to carry on the construction of
pneumatic tubes, through which parcels
will be conveyed from one portion of the
metropolis to the other. 1t is proposed to
lay down compile and extended series of
public lines on a scale which will receive
not merely papers and packets, but parcels
of considerable bulk, including the mail
bags of the Post Office between the railways
and the district offices.


A Philadelphia exchange, in quoting this
article, calls attention to the fact that, about
twenty-five or thirty years ago one Spicer-
citizen of Philadelphia, presented this very
plan to public attention, and pressed it upon
the community as it was possible to do
He proposed to transport the United States
mails and packages through tubes exhaust
ed of air, in the manner now suggested by
this English company. He obtained pa





convince the United States Government of
the importance and necessity of patronizing
his invention. He promised, that, after the
first cost was paid, safety and speed would
be attained in the transmission of messages.
This has since been partially gained by the
electric telegraph, and partially only be-
cause under Spicer's plan The original mes
sage could have been sent from one post to
another, whilst by telegraph it has to be
twice copied-once by the operator at the
station from which it is to be sent, and Sec
ond, at the station where it is received
Spicer had working model of his pneu-
matte tude and exhibited it at the Girard
Hotel which was then kept by him at the
corner of Tenth and Race streets. Every
body admitted there was merit in Spicer's
suggestions, and that the Government
ought to adopt his plan; but the Govern
ment did not like to make experiments, and
individuals would no. assist, therefore Spi-
Ger could effect nothing. He was an inven-
tor who like Fitch and many others, lived
too soon There is little doubt that his
plan of communication by pneumatic de-
| livery will be extensively used in the next
half century for letters, freight, and perhaps
| for the conveyance of sengers.--hirror.
Year: 1861

Notwithstanding Governor Letcher's purpose,
as alleged, to protect Union men in Virginia,
and notwithstanding the denial, in some cases,
Of the persecution to which they have been sub.
jected, we learn, from an authentic source, that
in the village of Falls Church, Fairfax county,
which is settled chiefly by persons of Northern
birth, thirteen families have already abandoned
their homes, and as many more are preparing
to leave. The precinct at this place gave an
overwhelming majority for the Union at the
late call for State Convention, and at the
Presidential election there were, besides large
majority for Bell and Everett, nineteen votes
cast there for Lincoln and Hamlin. Since these
dates, it has been the especial object of atten.
ton with the Breckenridge Democracy and we
are told that the sheriff of the county, who is
represented 10 be a sort of secession bulldog,
has informed individuals there that " those who
voted for Lincoln had better leave" and at any
rate, if this was overlooked, and they voted
"against the ordinance of secession, they would
be marked"


As new feature in the system of terrorism
practiced there now, we have received the sub
Joined copy of note, in letter form, addressed
to person whose name we omit and dropped
in the road near the dwelling Of this person:


DEAR SIR: l entreat you, in the name Of
God, to get off as soon as possible for have
heard some folks talk about you, and they have
laid plan to do you some injury, if you are not
gone away in a weeks time. 1t was the worst
thing that you could have done to have let
Henry 60 to the North. Take my advice, as
friend, and 60 a. soon as possible.


Yours respectfully, B. l..
Year: 1861

ted) had power not only to appoint all military
officers, bat to revoke the commissions OF all
officers now holding Office under appointments
made by the Governor.


I" Preparations had been made in advance, by
the appointment Of county and district com
mittees, to act in subordination to the great
central power established by the act. Adver.
tisements had been put in some of the counties,
announcing the duties expected from the citi.
zens. And il the bill had passed on Friday
night as it was expected it would, we should
have walked up on Saturday morning under an
overpowering and memorable military despot.
ism.


" But fortunately for us, and perhaps for the
Legislature itself, its nerves gave way in face
Of the fiery indignation of the people, and the
determined opposition Of Henry and Charles
Goldsborougb, Messrs. Smith, Miles, and Stone,
who combated it at every step with an ability
and steadfastness worthy of the noble cause
for which they we're contending. If their
efforts had failed, as it was for while believed
they would, God only knows what would have
been the upshot. The temper and determine.
ton of the people we're such, that in all likeli-
hood the legislative body would have been
driven from their halls with the bayonet. This
would have produced collision between the
Union and secession troops, that were in arms
and ready for the conflict. There was but one
way to have averted such catastrophe, which
was the arrest Of the leaders Of the secession
troops and members. This had been advised,
and there were men ready and willing to exc
cute any command for such purpose!
Year: 1861

Thirteen on Federal Relations in the


Indiana Legislature.


BE il resolped By the General Assembly IF the


State Of Indiana


L. That the preservation of the Federal Con-
stitution and the Union of the States is essen
tion to our tranquility at home and consideration
abroad and that the liberties Of the people
would be greatly endangered by its dissolution
.. That the government of the United States
can not permit any State to withdraw from the
Confederacy without violating the terms of the
compact between it and the people oe the States
which constitute the Union.


3. That while the constitutional rights of eve
~ State in the Union should be maintained in
violate, the National Government, acting with
in the powers given it by the people, must also
be maintained, and the laws of Congress faith
fully executed in all The States of the Union, and
tha. all attempts to resist the execution of such
laws are revolutionary in their character, and
should be promptly suppressed.


4. That the people of Indiana are unaltersbly
opposed to interference with the laws and insti-
tutons of any other State, just as they would op-
pose interference by the people of other States
with the laws and institutions of this State; that
they have ever maintained their constitutional
obligations, and in good faith executed the laws
of Congress according to their letter and spirit,
and they demand and expect of every other
State of the Union to do the same


5. That the Federal Constitution, without al
.eration or amendment. is amply sufficient, if
obeyed, to preserve the Union and secure the
just rights of the people of all the States, but as
differences of opinion have arisen between the
nurthern and southern sections of the Union, re-
spectng the common territory thereof. which
threaten to involve the country in civil war, to
avert so great calamity and to restore peace to
the country, the State of Indiana proposes as a
basis of settlement, by proper enactment, to re-
store the Missouri Compromise line of sc deg 80
min with all the rights of the people North and
South as they formerly existed, or any other
reasonable aud just arrangement which shall no:
require sacrifice of the rights Of the people of
the Confederacy; that any State having laws on
her statute books designed or intended TO inter
fere with the due execution of the laws of Con-
gress ought 20 repeal them without delay.


g. That for the purpose of friendly inter-
change of opinion, and in order to strengthen the
bonds of union and friendship, as well as to cor
rect any misapprehehsions which may exist re-
specting the designs of the Northern people
against the domestic institutions of those States.
his Excellency. the Governor, be, and he is
hereby. requested and directed to appoint two OF
our most eminent citizens to proceed without
delay to the States of Kentucky and Tennessee,
whose Legislatures are now in session. and by
public addresses before those bodies, o. other
sise, give assurance to them of the ardent de
sire of the people of Indiana to preserve the
American Union, and protect and secure the
rights of the people of all the States.
Year: 1861

. The Louisville Journal sayss


The Secessionists complain that some OF tie
slaves who escape to the North are not returned.
Treir remedy is TO dissolve the Union. so that
not solitary one shall be returned. They COM
plain that Northern men hold out temptations to
our slaves to run away. Their remedy Is %
provide that fifty or hundred run away where
one runs away now. They complain that the
North is opposed to increasing the number Of
Slave States. Their remedy is. by multiplying
the facilities for the escape Of fugitive slaves ev
erywhere upon the border, to change several OF
the present Slave to Free States. They com
plain that the Abolitionists contemplate sir-
king blow at the slave institution. Their rem
edy is 10 strike blow at il themselves. more "a
tai than all the blows the Abolitouists could
strike at it in n quarter of a century.
Year: 1861

gs5a An old white-haired Frenchman, who
had been in reduced circumstances in San
Francisco for several years, has been sent for
by the Emperor Napoleon TO return to bis na-
tive country. where he is to be provided for by
some sinecure official position, sufficient to
make him comfortable for the rest of his
life. The old man was once wealthy in France,
but reverses of fortune drove him to foreign
land where he hoped to re-establish himself
but the i'll luck pursued him in the land of
gold, where he las occupied an humble situa-
ton as caterer and cook in San Mateo county,
in the employ of the new water company. His
character is that of an honorable man, and his
department denotes that he has moved in
polite society in France. The Emperor, who,
has some special reasons for this act
of his favor. has directed the French Consul
at this port TO properly provide for him, and
defray all the expenses of the journey TO France.
s. r Monitor
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF
THE CAPIToL.-A correspondent of the Bangor
Wing tells the following very interesting an
ecdote of Washington


Recent events have recalled very forcibly 10
my mind the following incident, which may
perhaps prove interesting to many of your
readers at the present time:


Being on a visit to Washington during the
recess of Congress in the Spring of 1857, l
walked one day with friend to view the
works which were then already in progres for
for the extension of the Capitol. As we saun-
tered among the pillars in the basement of the
old building, we fell in with a venerable look


ing man, having the appearance of a country
man, who seemed TO be there upon the same
business that we were. We entered into con-
versation with him. and he informed us that
he was Nirginian, "raised" few miles down
the river, not far from Mount Vernon Very
likely, then" we remarked, ''you may recollect
General Washington Perfectly WE'LL he
replied. Indeed, saw him when he laid the
foundation Of this building. was but boy
then" he continued, but l remember verv
distinctly how he looked as he stood in this
way over the stone, and settled it in its place
with pry. 1t was huge stone and as placed,
it must have required no little strength to move
it. But the General was very athletic man,
and moved it apparently with ease. There
were number of boys there from our neigh
borhood, and it was sta ndng marvel to US
all how the General moved that stone. 4 few
days after the General happened to be riding
BY our school house on horseback, as we were
playing outside. We all pulled off our hats to
him, and he stopped his horse for a moment
and spoke to US very pleasantly. One Of the
boys cried out, Please, General, tell US how it
was you moved that great stone, up yonder
the other day Why, boys, said he, smiling
did move the stone p % yes, General you
moved it, we all saw you Well, boys, said
the General gravely, shaking his long finger
at us as he spoke, Do you see that nobody euer
disturbs that stone again p"
Year: 1861

BouND TO WIS.-The Bufa!o EtPress is
responsible for the following


A chap, who sometime since caught the
oil infection, put for Tidouty, and commenced
to bore a well. After be had reached depth
Of some three hundred feet without even ob-
tanning "show," some of the more fortunate
neighbors took it upon themselves to ridcule
him on account of his poor success-an opera
ton which he bore patiently. The next day
some Of the same party having occasion to
visit his engine house, were rather startled from
their propriety at seeing Il shinge nailed up in
a conspicuous place upon which was inscribed
the motto Oil Hell, OF China :" 1t is
needless to say his neighbors discontinued their
ridicule from that moment-and we add that il
was not long before the persistent fellow
"struck ie."
Year: 1861

The CREDIT SYSTEM. A beautiful girl
stepped into shop to buy pair of mtts.


9" How much are they?'


Why" said the gallant, impudent clerk,
lost in gazing upon her sparkling eyes and
ruby lips, you shall have them for kiss


=" Very WELL" said the lady pocketing the
mitts, while her eyes spoke daggers and as
see you give credit here, charge it on your
book, and let me know when you collect it p
and she hastily tripped out.
Year: 1861

Losr THE RAcE.-A party challenged an
other who was notorious for his speed of foot,
to run a race of a considerable distance with
him, simply stipulatlng that the champion of
the foot course " should carry ten pounds
weight of any article his challenger might see
fit to select. In all the pride of well tested
powers, the champion cried done" to the
bargain when, 10 aud behold bis opponent
selected-not only for the effectual impediment.
but the most grotesque adornment of his com
petitor-ten pouns leeieLt Of faRbloacn biad-
persi 1t is needless to add that the man with
speed Of foot lost bis wager to the man with
speed of wit
Year: 1861

Predictions VIRIFIED.-In 1856 we said
the time would come when any man who should
oppose the re opening of the African slave
trade would be denounced as an abolitionist.
Such a time came year ago In the last
Presidential canvass we said the time would
soon come when every man who opposed the
dissolution Of the Union would be denounced
as an abolitionist-Sucha time has come now.
-LouisUiHe Journal
Year: 1861

A CANINE C1TY.-On the southern arm of
the Red River, there is village of prairie
dogs, which is no less than twenty five miles
in length by as many in breadth. 1t consists
of subterraneon galleries, sometimes nine feet
deep and about five inches wide. The super
structure is formed of earth thrown up by
these curious little animals. Towards the end
of October. when these little dogs feel the APP
proach Of Winter, they fasten up all the passa-
ges leading to their burrows with straw, then
they fall asleep until the return of Spring
They are happy little fellows, and if they could
speak, they might boast of a city spreading
over greater space than London, and con
tanning a greater number of Inhabitants.
Year: 1861

geg- If we lived less in the present, and
lived vast deal more in the future. Te would
be happier than we are now. We have
nothing to do with the present. but to conquer
its temptations, to beat down the evils, to full
I'll our duties to onr Godand our obligations to
mankind.
Year: 1861




Canoes, AND HOW THEY ARE CUr-Rome is
now the chief city of cameo cutting two kinds
of which are produced those cut in hard
stone, and those cut in she'll The stones most
valuable for the purpose are the oriental onyx
and the sardonyx. provided they have al least
two different eolors in parallel layers The
value Of the stone is greatly increased for this
purpose, if it has four or five different coorcd
parallel layers, if the layers are so thin as to
assist in making the device Of a cameo.--
For example a specimen Of stone which has
four parallel layers may be used for cameo of
Minerva, where the ground would he dark
gray, the face light, the bust and helmit black,
ana the crest over the helmit brown or gray.
All such canoes are wrought by lapdary's
lathe and pointed instruments of steel and by
means Of diamond dust Shell canoes are cut
from large shells found on the African and
Brazilian coasts aud generally show two
layers, one white, anu the Other either pale
coffee color or deep reddish orange. The sub
ject IS cut with small steel chisels ont Of the
white portion Of The she'll. Shells adapted for
cameo cutting are dense, thick and consist
usually of three layers Of differently coored'
shell material. In one variety Of these shells
each layer is composed of very many thin
plates, that is laminated, the lamina being per-
pendicular to the plane of the main layer, and
each amnG consisting Of a series Of elongated
prismaiic cells adherent to their longsdes.-
The amna of the inner and outer layers are
parallel to lines Of growth, while those Of the
middle layers are at right angles to them. In
another variety, known as the cowries there is
an additional layer, which IS a duplicate of the
nacrous layer, formed when the animal has at
tanned It's full growth.
Year: 1861

IT is said Of Col. Ethan Allen that be once
attended a church where a minister made an
estimate. the result of which was that out OIL
the whole human race not more than one in
1000 would be saved. On the announcement
of this result Allen took his hat aud walked
out, saying, as he went


Gentlemen, if any of you want my chance
you are welcome to it. Itis not worth staying
for"
Year: 1861

LoYALTY.-Wo learn with pleasure the
unSwerving loyalty manifested by the San
Francisco Scheutzen Verein, and other
German military organizations of this city:
also by the French military companies.
Everywhere, with scarcely an exception,
our adopted citizens are giving practical
evidence that they fully comprehend the
nature of their oath of allegiance, and
what is more they intend to live up to it.
I'LL
Year: 1861

will be happy to attend those wIsning their ser
vices. Teeth after having become sensitive from
exposure ofthc nerve or otherwise, will be filed
without causing pain.


E2s- n i. We warrant all operations at this
Office to be performed in more skillful man
ner and better satisfaction given than else
where in this vicinity or no charge will be made
Year: 1861




That times are very hard, and money very tight,
That the people have not Ork and in bad plight
And that for Carpets and Crockey they pay high
And that, for all extras, they must pass them by ::
Dt this and other matters the people they complain
And makes me feel sad to their faces filled with


pain
And if by selling cheap-if this will make them smile
Even If my money lose, they can share il awhile.
Therefore, have concluded without regard to cost to
All OF my Kitchen Goods Cutlery and Carpets as well
Also, my Crockery and Glass Ware at discount am


selling
wItb Brooms and Bru hes, and everything, all


be telling.
Therefore ladies and gentlemen, ouy upon this


invitation,
For have full supply of House Furnishing Goods at
is located in the Bay State Block, the Poets cor



Here have good Stock of Goods and as cheap as any,


upon my honor.
Now come and all buy your goods, and soon times


for better will change,
And money little, 1t will hold if buy


the Poetical Exchange
And should my capital at the end of the be light,
Why then here energy and ambition, wich is in Tor the


fight,
.Forllfc s battle field, do right my customers


will rally,
And can put flight hard times, with one vigorous


sally.
And in conclusion, my customers thank for the


that past;
Also, for those which receiving in the way of pat-


ronage-may it always last.
B.-The people are respectfully invited to call at
the Poetical Exchange, and examine Goods, which
are new and of the latest pattern
ieI9 diff oRsoN N. HEATH.
r URNITURE! FURNITUREI
Year: 1861

GEEAr DIscoyrRY.-Among the most important Of al
the great medical discoveries of tEs age may be consd
cred the stem of vaccination for protection from Smul
Pox, the Ccphac Pill for relief OF Headache and the
use Of QIiniue for the prevention of Fevers either o
which is a specific whose benefits will be experienc
ed by suffering humanity long after their dscoverers
forgotten