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Year: 1861

During the present session of the LegisIa-
ture members have wasted days and weeks,
at an enormous expense to the people, in
the discussion of abstract questions which
have but little, if any direct bearing on pub
dc interests; on questions which, let them
be settled as they may, by our Leg stature,
would exercise no influence on the future of
the State or the people. These questions
and subjects are wholly of a partisan charac-
ter, and possess no interest for others than
party leaders, or those who make politics
trade and oflice-huntng an occupation, yet
TO their consideration days and weeks have
been devoted by our Legislature as if mat
ters of really no public moment were worthy
of the greatest attention and should be treat
ed with the utmost care by the representa-
tiyes of the people Meantime q subject
arises for the consideration of our Legisa-
tors which involves the whole science OF
Government, and on the proper disposition
OF which may possibly depend the continued
existence of our present political system a
question involving really greater principles
and requiring more careful consideration
than do the questions which divide the Re-
publican, Douglas, Breckenridge and Union
parties. This question our Legislators dis
pose of without moments thought-wilh-
'out minutes consideration thus saying in
effect that in matters of great Importance
they are competent to act on the spur of the
moment, while in matters of trining or no
interest they must needs expend more care
and thought than was involved in discover
ing the process and uses of electricity Our
Legislators must consume a week in consid-
ering who shall be clerk of some Committee,
but only require ten minutes to overthrow,
virtually, our entire system of criminal jurs-
prudence. When class of men who can
act thus recklessly and inconsistently obtain
power, is it to be wondered at that Seces-
sionism rules triumphant, and that our
whole governmental structure is trembling
from base to dome? In passing an act
Horace Smith, the Legislature of this State
did more to upset our government, to de-
stroy public confidence in its efficacy, to
create distrust in the public mind, and
awaken contempt for regularly constituted
authority, than have all the Secession re-
bellions, lynching raids and Vigilance Com
mlttees our country ever witnessed; yet to
an act involving so many momentous conse
quences they did not degn to devote mo-
ment's consideration, though they have con-
sumed weeks in debating upon questions
which, under the most favorable circum-
stances, could not advance our State one
particle in the scale of greatness, or reduce
us one iota below our present Standing
Morning Call.
Year: 1861

A BRITISH ARMY OPINION.-The British Army
and Navy Gazette, In commenting upon the
struggle in this country, says:


''As to the ultimate issue of the struggle II Is
impossible to predict anything with certainty
The slcCess Of the south is however possible
cnly bya coincidence Of favorable circumstances
such as we cannot at present conceive Of Badly
organized and feeble as the regular army is the
Federalists possess 1t, whilst the navy, more
20 rful and Efficient instrument is also in thei
hendS- Numbers, energy, Intelligence and
wealth, are also on their side Temporary
failures may occur, but we adhere to the OBI nion
we long since cherished-that the suppression of
the rebellion Is only question of time, and that
sooner or later the NORTH must be triumphant II
1t is otherwise 1t can only be the result of ac-
cidentD
Year: 1861

Our forces, or portion of them, at and in
the vicinity Of Fort Macon have been actively
engaged since the storm, oyerhauling the
wreck Of the Lincoln transport Union, which
went to pieces near that place, with, we are
happy to say, very satisfactory results. We
understand they will succeed in saving, whole
and complete, besides the engine that pro-
PEELED the ship, tive other engines, one for
converting salt water into fresh. the other for
some useful purpose, We have forgotten what
may be for converting fresh water into salt,
if 80 il will prove immensely valuable. At
any rate the three engines are said to be of
the very best quality, and cannot be worth
less than some hundred or hundred and twen-
ty-6ve thousand dollars.


The blOckaders have been trying to shell our
men away from the fat Federal carcass, but
then it is no 20. When they open on them,
they Just drop behind the sand banks and
wait until the storm Of shot and she'll has
ceased. and then 90 back TO their work with
as little inconvenience as if they had taken
shelter for q moment in a farm house out Of q
shower Of rain. They made a tremendous
onslaught the other day, which resulted in the
killing of duck And breaking Of plate
nothing more. The Yankees are cowsrdly
dsgs anyhow.-NsIcbern PrOgrsss.
Year: 1861

1t is known that coffee grounds form a
very iertilizing material for soils. The con-
sumption of coffee here amounts to nearly
$4,000 tons annually. The grounds are usu-
ally thrown down the sink, washed away and
lost. Ii care was taken to throw them into
the dusthole, an immense quantity of a sub
stance, as rich in nitrogen as guano, would
be restored to the earth This material would
be invaluable to market gardeners and for
lists, and should receive their most prompt
consideration.


r The poor might enjoy the most important
advantages of the rich, had they the moral
and religious cultivation consistent with their
lot. They have book that contains more
nutriment for the intellect and heart than all
otherS--the Bible.


A Bremen journal contains the following
advertisement:-"A young gentleman, on the
point of getting married. is desirous of meet
ing a man of experience who will dissuadc
him from such q step. Address," &c
Slander meets no regard from noble mind:
Only the base believe what the base only UTTER"
Year: 1861

Du Pont.


In after years when this wicked rebellion
shall have been crushed out and the people Of
the whole Union shall again have resumed the
peaceful pursuits Of industry and trade and
when the causes as we'll as the cruelies which
now attend this unhniy war against humanity,
shall long have slumbered in forgstfulness and
forgiveness, with what pride will the children
of Delaware look back upon the glorious deeds
ofDu Pont, the Naval Hero of the present age
Du Pont, the noble son Of the Diamond State
whsse social and christian virtues, mingling
with his high sense OF loyalty and devoted pa
triOtism are now forming so bright a page upon
which generations yet unborn are to gaze with
enrspturing feelings of emuistions apd delight
And how too will they unite in one common ex
preston Of Joy at the knowledge that, when
The red tide of rebellion was sweeping like q
deluge over the land, and treason nestled in
high pl ces as well as low. Delaware, loysl
and faithful little Delaware not only stood like
a rock uumoved by the frightful, desolating
Iashiog of the unnatural storm, but that she
also gave many Of her best and bravest sons Il
assist 10 beating back the bloody wave of dis
union and death and among them was none
| greater or braver-no, not even 10 ali the lane
than her noble Hero-Commodor Du Pont
journal.
Year: 1861

BEAR RIVER CHANGING ITS CHANNEL
We understand that Bear river, during the late
storm became so completely filed up with grav-
ell, that it was forced out of the old channel, at
a point mile or two above JOhnsOn's Crossing
and formed an entire new bed for distance Of
some six or seven miles, coming into its old
channel again near Kempton's Crossing. The
river now passes Johnson's fully half mile to
the South OF the old bridge, which, were it now
standing would span bed Of gravel some
twelve or fifteen feet deep. The new channel
has been cut directly through range of fine
ranches, and the destruction Of property in
consequence must be very heavy. We under
staad that immense tracts Of the finest agricul-
tural lands, along the river, have been COM
Pletely destroyed by the immense amount OF
gravel deposited upon them by the overflow
[G. V. National.
Year: 1861

No NEws,-We learn from Mr.. PattisOn,
the operator at this place, that there is q
break in the Continental Telegraph line,
somewhere east of Salt Lake. No Eastern
dispatches have been received for two days.
The next intelligence will be likely to give
US some authentic information relative to
Ahe reported attack on New Orleans.
Year: 1861

THE TEMEsCAL TIN MINEs.-The Los
Angeles Star of the l4th instant says: The tin
mines are again coming into favor. This week
party sat out for Temescal, for the purpose OF
opening up some Of the "lodes" of tin which
abound in that locality. These men are going
to work to determine the reality or value Of
these mines, about which so much has been
said.
Year: 1861

THE free market in New Orleans, for the
supply of the needy families Of soldiers and
poor people generally, has proved great sue
cess. At the last opening Of the market sup
plies were furnished for from six to seven
thousand impoverished citizens.
Year: 1861

THE Vicksburg Whig says it can see no
prospect that the blockade will be opened, and
thinks there will be no peace until the South
shall invade the North, which must be done
next year.
Year: 1861

tory and to their own great act of 1884, to which
reference has already been made, will have no SYM
pathy for those who wish to build up great en-
pire on the perpetual bondage of millions of their
fellow men. Loud cheers.l
Year: 1861

THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC


that the which these Lots be purchased
modified that under certain restrictions
and regulations description Of Building be erected
thereon. 1t being the desire and object Of His Maesys Gov
have the said Lots occupied quickly possible
every facility will be granted to intending occupies and by
consulting with the undersigned they will find that their views
will be every respect far consistent with the public
interests.


Ten of said Lots having been engaged only few Of the
choice situations remain be disposed Of that early
plicaiOn will be necessary to secure them.


W. L. GREEN, Agent for the sale


l9rf and lease of the Waikahaluu Lots.
Year: 1861

MAILS IN TEE FIEsH,--To prevent the torture of
the nail running into the quick. keep the nails Of
proper length, and about once q week scrape them
down to the ends with piece Of glass. This win
keep them thin, and insead of. in walking. being
driven back into the quick, they viii give. One
who for years endured this torture has found entire
relief by this practice.
Year: 1861

A writer in the Rural Ne,0 Yorker
gives the following method Of curing
and preparing straw for braiding:


The straw of winter rye is the best
Cut it when the berry is in the milk, JUST
before it hardens. Scald il by dipping
into a kettle Of boiling soap suds after
cutting of the heads; then spread in The
sun, placing the head end on the ground,
the other resting on poles three or four
inches from the ground. Turn il once OF
twice day, and in three or four DAYS,
with a good sun, il will be quite white.
Then cut of each straw at the Joint; sin
of the sheath, and scald once more with
soap sudS. Tie IN small bunches. hang
around a box or barrel. and apply the
birthstone bleach, by putting a few coais
in dish, in the barrel, and throwing
couple Of teaspoOnfuls Of birthstone on
them, and covering the barrel TO pre-
vent the escape of the smoke. Continue
these smokes till the straw IS as white as
you wish-four days viii DO. The straw
is now ready to scrape and guage for
braiding, a process you understand, no
doubt, so l VIII not describe it."
Year: 1861

As the sty is the first thing to be
provided, let this be built of any rough
materials, say six feet square, with a
raised floor, sloping in q triAing de
gree towards the corner of the next
opening. The roof must be Of tiles
or Stats; the whole-sides and front.
weather tight. The opening should
be about two feet wide, but no door
Outside this, rail a space off as large
as you can afford (the more room a
pig has the better he thrives J to this
outer place there must be door to
enter for the purpose of cleaning, as
well as to accomodate the tenents.-
Let the outer space be paved or con
creted in a solid, substantial manner.
If twenty styes were required, this
should be something like the plan Of
all the only Improvement that could
be made would 0e in size, whic might
be increased. However, we are pro
viding for only one SOW, or a couple of
store pigs. The outer place should
slope little towards the door, for the
facility of cleaning. A substantial
vessel to hold wash, and occasionally
water, should be one piece Of furni-
ture, and the trough for the food an
other; and, with a good litter of straw
inside, the pig house may be said to
be finished.


Of the various breeds and cross
breeds of pigs, it would be useless to
say much they have been crossed in
every direction, till every feeder calls
his pigs breed of his own: and We
are as wise after looking at fifty al
ledEed sorts, as if we had seen only
the last half dozen.


In one little treatise on the pig, there
are nearly thirty breeds and crosses
mentioned; and if every cross were
recognized, there would be as many to
record as there are feeders. In selec-
ting a pig look for good square bo-
dy and short legs and head, and there
will not be much amiss; for unless the
pedigrees are regularly handed down
like those of horses, and grunters are
named like racers, none will know Tom
NOke's improved Essex from Jem
Styles improved Sussex, and so of the
rest. A well formed pig cannot be a
bad sort judge for yourself therefor,
and select one that can be recommen-
ded by vender whom you know. If
you are going to keep them for xii
ling, buy two-the sty is large enough
to accommodate them unless they fight
Once place them in possession of their
mansion, and a few good feeds will
soon reconcile them to their situation
As pigs are not over dainty in their
food, all that you have to care for is,
that however coarse, it is wholesome.
Save for them the water that anything
nutricious is boiled in, but the food
should not be sloppy, whether it be
meal of any kind or midlings, bran,
or otherwise. Let what moisture you
put to it be scalding hot, and do not
make it thin let il be Of the consis-
tence of very hasty pudding, such as
the spoon will almost stand upright in
Let the animal 60 to the wash or wa
ter-trOugh for his drink. Grains from
home brewing are good for them but
the ordinary brewers grains have lit
tie nourishment.


If pigs can have run on a common,
give them good meal the first thing
Year: 1861

His Reception In this City-What Are


His Reasons for Returning.


The steamship arrived from Havre half past nvo
O'Clock yesterday afternoon having board Lieutenant
General Winfield Scott who has again returned TO his
tive shore, after short absence As the Arago
was secgraphed to be coming up the bay Port Surveyor
Andrews Immediately proceeded TO meet her board
Of the steamboat Tiger, that gentleman being
be the first to welcome back his native tho soldier
patriot and statesman After boarding tho Arago. Sur
vcyor Andrews was cordially greeted by the General,
when spirited and cheerful conversation took place
General Scott expressed the hope and also the oonvic
tion that speedy and honorable end would soon be
made to the present difficulties betyeen England and
the United States.


When the steamship arrived pier 81 North river il
was quite dark; but, notwithstanding, there was quite
large crowd Of persons assembled, anxious to bcetow
cordial greeting their returning avorte neither did
the bitter ccid prevent them from waiting upon the pier
for the space OF two throc hours. good deal of
Speculation was ndulgcd in by those persons the
probable for the sudden return Of General Scott
and the most ridiculous and pAposterous ideas put for
ward regarding the The generality were, OF
course Of the opinion that tho gallant old soldier came
10 the capacity Of bearer Of important dispatches
f'om tho French Emperor TO our government; the
former offering himself as mediator between England
aEu our country IN tue mason ana sldcJ dlitcuty.
Others agreed that he back for the purpose Or
again Offering his services the government in minor
capacity in this her hour Of deepest trouble Whatever
the cause may be for return, the former conclusion
seems, at present, to be the moro correct one.


When tho Arago safely ensconced her pier Gen.
Scott the FIRST to ashore supported by M Hoy
his sonnlaw, and Surveyor Andrews. By the light Of
the lanterns which suspended from the gangway
the crowd at once recognized the General when cheer
upon cheer Of welcome burst FORTH which he respond
cd by taking of his hat repeatedly. "God bless you,
General, was uttered from every side, and the police
had sufficient work in order to keep Off the people from
overpowerng him with their attentions. The General
was then conducted to carriage when IN company with
his son in law, he driven to the Brcvoort House
without ostentation Of any Sort


is thought that he will remain at the Brevoort House
for two or three days before leaving for Washington
Last night he despatched letter Secretary Seward in
forming him Of his arrival.
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1861.
bill has been smuggled into Congress by which more
money is TO be wasted by that body It is apparently
amendment to the Confscaton passed in August
last and il provides that the vessels conscaed as rebel
property sha be put the footing the division
Of the proceeds those OF smuggers and fraudulent i'm
porters were by the act Of 1893.


The result OF this will be that tho Treasury stead OF
getting the proceeds, will only get ha the other half
go to the Collector Surveyor and Naval Officer These
gentlemen will get by this hundreds OF thousands
Of dollars, when they are already well paid and when
every cent Of this money is wanted for soldiers and
the war. What next1 0. p. O.
Year: 1861

There was skating on the lower lake yesterday, at
Fifty-nn street and Sixth avenue This the
Commissioners are more successful than previous
years. only being three days after the ice the
different ponds in tho neighborhood This short differ
ence Of time is fully made up TO the public when Ave
thousand persons skate at without accident Of
any kihd through the day. The ice in very good
condition, with tho exception Of few holes At those
places the danger signs conspicuousy placed and
II any were unfortunate enough to return home with
wet ieet tnay were themselves responsible every pre-
caution beng taken by the Park officials prevent such
On unpleasant casualty The upper lake but partially
and there but little chance of skating at present
thousand people visited the Park Yesterday should


freezing continue through the night the lower lake will
be again open for skating to day.
Year: 1861

BOSTON, Dec. 70, 1851
The steamship Europa stopped at Fort Warren yester
day, and il was rumored with appearance of truth
that Messrs. Mason and Sde put board OF her
Upon investigation of the rumor was ascerainea to be
Incorrect and from the fact Of the Europa stopping
there to discharge her pilot The Europa sailed noon
yesterday for Liverpool. Both Slde and Mason remain
in Fort Warren, waiting for something to turn up.
Year: 1861

NOVEL MODE OF FILLING TREEs.-The trees
In Virginia are falling like bricks In pile, and
they have method by which they bring down
two or three at time. They take a lot Of
trees standing in line and first cut the one in
the rear, until II bends sufficiently to rest upon
the one Immediately in front, and 80 on, until
be will sometimes have half dozen to fell al
once. With the aid of the pressure of one OF
two upon another, and few blows more from
his axe, down they all come, five or six In NUN,
ber. Go out in the morning, and you see
beautiful valley all covered with trees. Come
to the came locality again at evening, and you
see what havoc the woodman's axe has made
Year: 1861

gS- Brigadier General Anderson arrived in
the city yesterday, and last night the sword
voted to him by the Philadelphia City Council
was presented to him by a committee of that
bOdy
Year: 1861

In another place we publish call ofthe Dem
ocratic State Central Committee for the holding
of Democratic Union State Convention on the
Sth January next, and we heartily endorse the
action of the Committee, as does every Demo
crat with whom we have conversed on the subject
Whilst there are some newspapers in the State
tnat protest against the holding of Convention,
the Democracy of this county would think there
was something wrong, should there be no nom-
mating Convention held on the coming 9Th of
January. Why holding Of Convention is object
ed to by fraction of the press of Indiana, we
at loss to conjecture. 1t certainly cannot
be that the principles the party advocate are wrong
for we schooled to believe that the doctrines
they advocate will bear open and free discussion
in every assemblage, large or small To those
tender toed gentlemen who oppose the time hon
ored usage, and would gainsay the action of the
Central Committee we say, il you have dscov-
cred any real or imaginary wrong in democratic
principles, out with it. The Democracy of this
county have about eight hundred as good and
loyal citizens as ever lived, in the tented field,
and what number is left at home sre equally as
loyal and devoted to the cause of the Union Let
the convention be held, and full nomination be
made. Bartholomew county win be on hands,
Columbus Neirs.
Year: 1861

There Is no Office IN the gift of the people Of
Indiana, in which they are more directly inter
ested in selecting the right kind of man. than
that of State Treasurer. 1t isnot only important
that we should secure the services for this position
of a man of known integrity, but he should also
possess in high degree financial ability and bust
ness qualifications. He should also be man of
CON manding Influence We know of no man in
the State OF Indiana who win come nearer up to
the standard Of requisite qualifications in all re.
spects than w. H. Talbot, Esq. of Indianapo-
lis, and would therefore suggest his name for the
consideration Of the Democracy of Indiana, should
they decide to nominate State ticket at the ap
preaching January Convention. Mr.. Talbot
has for many years been one of the most active,
reliable. working Democrats in the State-he has
never asked any Office at the hands of his fellow
Democrats. He is well and favorably known in
this portion OF Indiana, as well as throughout the
State Heis native of Clark county, having
been born and raised In this place. and viii re-
ceive the support Of the delegation from Clark in
the Convention.-CIark County Democrat
Year: 1861

CARDS OF TlIANKs-Jackson Fire Company No,
Is publish, in another column card of thanks to
tae ladies VII 0 SO handsomely complimented them
on the 4th Of March.


The officers and crew Of the brig Mary D. Lane
also publish in another column card of thanks to
the officers and crew of the ship Indiana, for
scuing them from the wreck of their brig at sea.
Year: 1861

A DEFECT IN Iron SHIps.-Eminent iron ship
builders say that in some instances "a thousand de-
captated rvets may be found in the bottom of on
iron hull after one or more voyages and that
smart kick of the foot is often sufficient to shake
out the rivets SO beheaded, and open an inlet for
the sea. Many persons suppose that iron ships
will, after time cease to be built.
Year: 1861

We the people of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character
order form permanent federal government, esiab-
lsh justice, insure domestic tranquility, and
the blessings OF liberty TO ourselves and poser
ty-nvoking the fayer and guidance Of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for The
l,aa af.i.- 49, Arx..r rL.a