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Year: 1861

Having steadfastly adhered to the doctrine


that civil war, or danger of constant collision be-
tween the Border Free and Slaye States, could
only be averted by peaceful settlement 5n the


Union OF our present troubles, and that it was
really the interest of the Border Slave States to
maintain their present relations with the Free
States on our border, and with the whole Union
if possible, we have deduced therefrom differ
ence between our condition and that of the Gull
States. Nothing that has occurred, therefore,
has served to change or even shake the convic-
ton, that we have interests in the Union that
are paramount-interests that the Cotton States
have not; and that therefore we should not RASH


y imperil them through any tancied identity Of


interest with the States that have LETT us for veal
or tor woe, to work out our own destiny as best
we may. We have maintained that it is neither
our interest to go with them, really essential
to their interest that we should. We are glad,
therefore, to find so respectable journal in one
of the seeded States, as the Millecgevie (Gec.)
Recorder, supporting the views we have advo-
Gated. In the issue of that journal of the 18th
inst, we find the case thus strongly stated, as
follows: eff the line of the Southern Confedracy
touched that of the Free States, there being no


law or treaty for the rendition of fugitives from
labor between foreign Poaoers, the mischief
would be such, practically, that collision of arms
would be unavoidable, unless the Slave States
receded altogether from the claims on which they
insisted while in the Union, of having their pro-
perty returned to them under the plain behest of
the Constitution and the acts of Congress to car
ry it into effect. In the simple matter of con-
venience and expediency, therefore, we believe
that the Border States will be of more advan-
tage in their present position to the Southern
Confederacy, a wall of defence against Northern
aggression, than if they were to become mem


bers of it, with all their frontier exposed to fa-
natical hatred and pillage We should then have
to try an experiment which otherwise we might
be under the necessity of making with the Free
States, and which no amount of wisdom or valor
may contemplate with Indifference. If slaves
from the Border States are stolen or enticed away
by the abolitionists, the game would become
vastly interesting in the absence of any stipuls-
tions recognizing slaves as property, which we
have reason to believe could never be obtained.
Outrage would follow outrage in rapid success
sion,. and on scale of such magnitude that war
would be the only mode of redress"


Ought not this candid avowal, from source
entitled to credit, induce the people of the Bor-
der Slave States to make every effort compatible
uaA their honor (and we would not have them
do more) to avert the catastrophe, before they
rush into the vortex of secessiona This word,
with us, has deeper Specification than it can
have in the Gulf States. We trust our people
will do nothing raShly,
Year: 1861

A green horn standing by sewing machine
at which handsome young lady was at work.
looking alternately at the machine and its fair
operator, at length gave vent to bis admiration
with:


aBy golly its purity, specially the part COW
cred with caliker." esiga
Year: 1861

young maiden esused him to turn pale, lay
down his arms and surrender. At the an
proach of two or three more he abandoned
all opposition. The heavy ordnance were
speedily rolled out, and thoir contents dis
charged. In very short time there was
nothing left but the Hshells" Of barrels, and
these were rapidly reduced to the simple ele-
ments-hoops and staves One young man
who had perhaps served in the garrison as
" Orderly Sergeant" lalthOugh very disor-
derly at times9 seized a jug full Of the stuff,


but soon found himself in danger Of being
surrounded by heroic women who would
never have allowed him to capitulate with
the honors Of war. He barely escaped by
taking to his heels The ruin is complete,
and the fortress deserted. I learn that the
Captain hailed from Wellington, a sister
village, where he was second in Command
in similar establishment. fthere are any
more from that quarter, or any other diree-
tion, we commend them to the lively SYM
pathy of our matrOnly home guard.
Year: 1861

~ See the article headed " Newspaper
Postage" in another column. It viii be
seen that the postage on the Morning Leader
to News Agents Is only One-quarter Of cent
per copy, payable when the papers are taken
from the Post Office.
Year: 1861

Kentucky like Maryland furnished troops for the robe
service They went principally from the Southern tier Of
countless bordering tho Tennessee no do not In
the aggregate number than seven or oght thousand
men. The following somo of tho Kentucky rebel
forces in the field
Year: 1861

MOUNTAIN RoADs.-Every sign indicates
the certain and rapid prosperity Of Washoe.
1t is not extravagant to estimate the total
white poulation of that country by the middle
of next summer, at % 900. This population
will produce more wealth in precious miner
ais. than any equal number ofpeople ever did
before, not even excepting the early miners
of California. They will be almost exclus
lively mining community. This State must
supply their machinery, clothing, bread and
nseat-in fine, whatever they eat, drink or
wear. All our valleys will be drained oftheir
surplus. Our merchants, freighters and
farmers must have better and more convent
ent road facilities for transportation. Wearc
now assured that these will be no longer de-
layed. The Henness Pass route is to be put
in excellent order, and the Big Tree road will
be turned over to company, whose chief
interest is to see it made equal to its full ca
pacity as route for freight. Thousands of
dollars will be expended to place it in that
condition. Substantial bridges win be
thrown across all the streams aud bad places
will be carefully macadmized In this con
nection we call the attention of persons to the
fact that good hotel stands abound on the
Big Tree road, and must year or two hence
become most valuable property, as they now
are on the Placerville road to Carson Valley.


--Iacefendent.
Year: 1861

II is an interesting fact, and a fact that is
creditable to the whole American people,
whether within or outside of the Union, that
the war now waging in our midst has been
conducted with fewer instances OF cruelty
and barbarity than has ever before marked
the progress even of civilized warfare in any
age OF the world This obvious fact refutes
the ill-founded assertion, sometimes made,
that blood-thirsty hatred exists amongst a
people who have been born and bred under
the same free institutions.


Mr.. Lincoln is native of Kentucky, and
SO far as the prejudice of birth may operate,
might be supposed to favor Southern inter
ests. He does favor them! lie is entirely
convinced that the true interests of the peo-
pie of the seeding States would be promoted
by abandoning their present leaders, and re-
turning to the sure protection whlchis secured
to all the rights of man under the Constitu-
tion and the laws of the United States. Such
a return to their duties and to their inalien-
able rights, is desired by the great body of
the American people. And our Southern
brethren may be assured that no motive of
revenge, no desire for conquest or subiuga-
tion enters the heads or the hearts of those
American citizens who arc now III arms for
the sole and only purpose of resisting a bold
attempt to set at defiance the justly constitu-
ted authorities of the nation.


Mr.. Lincoln and his constitutional advi-
scrs have the same desire to promote the best
interests and happiness of the whole people
of the seeding States as of any other portion
of the nation, nor can the people of the slave
holding States select from among themselves
an Executive that will more conscentiously
protect and secure to them every right and
privilege which can be enjoyed under any
form of government which they may estab-
lish. A very false imputation against the
people of the North, and one which has pro-
duced more heart burning than could arise
from any other source, is the charge that they
enter fully into the views of the extreme Alb
olitionists, and are determined to eradicate
slavery from the land This charge is ut
terly false, and so far from any desire to in
terfere with the rights of the master over the
slave in any and every State where consti-
tutionally established, not only is the whole
strength of the nation, both legally, and
therefore morally, bound to protect it, but
that it shall be so protected is the expressed
desire of an overwhelming majority of the
whole American people.-Mssouri Repu0ii-
can.
Year: 1861

PALPABLE TRUru.-The Louisville .Jaurnal
truly asserts One thing is as clear as the
light of day. Two such Governments a.
those Of the United States and of the Soutb-
ern coniederacy cannot exist side by side in
this country. Either the one or the other
must so down. No truth under Heaven or
IN Heaven is more indispatable than that.
Year: 1861

Forney'S Press, a war journal which sustains
the Lincoln Administration, in al its acts,
whether right or wrong, constitutional or un-
constitutional, says


&c We are not disposed TO exaggerate the great
issues which have been forced upon US by the
recent disaster in Virginia. That we have met
with terrible reverse; that the largest army
which ever marched under our banner has been
beaten; that we have been driven from our
advanced position in Eastern Virginia, are facts
which the people must reluctantly admit and
carefully consider. The people of the South
have gained the greatest triumph of this revo-
luton. II there has been division before, there
cannot be division now, for the sword which
checked the career of the Federal army, under
the brow of the Blue Ridge, will check any at
tempt TO maintain loyalty TO the Union in
the seeded States. The victory of their troops
will consolidate the southern sentiment for a
rebellion that is formidable enough to win a
great battle, within thirty miles of the Capitol
of the country IFS leaders betrayed, will be
strong enough to punish as treason to its author
ity any exhibition of discomfort within its own
borders."
Year: 1861

Pupils should endeavor to promote the har-
nony Of the school. This proposition is foun-
ded on the principle of right on the principle
of nature as displayed IN the harmony of ali
her works by which we are surrounded "EIar-
mony alone reigns here" should be the motto
adopted by every weIl-governed and well-reg-
ulated school. Not only harmony between
teacher and pupils, but among the pupils them
selves,-between the pupils and all the opera
tions of the school. Nothing is SO much to be
feared in the schooiroom, as dircord in the op-
esationS and elements of the schuol. l: such
dIscord does exist, then is there but little prog
ress made either by pupils or teacher.


Pupils by being kind and polite to each other,
by bearing and forbearing, may, indeed, DO
much. If all respect the rights and privileges
OF each other, and do nothing that may in any
manner interfere with the good of the whole the
harmony OF the school may Se promoted to a
great extent and it undoubtedly is the duty OF
pupils so TO respect each others rights. By
thus endeavoring to promote the harmony OF
the school, they not only increase its interests,
but greatly augment their own opportunities,
and thus each day approach more rapidly the
end for which they should strive. All unne-
cessary noise, of course, must be dispensed with,
and the pupil must yield and submit to every
regulation of the teacher's, in order that har-
mony instead OF discord may be the ruling
principle. Such passions as would IN any man
ner interfere in the attainment OF this object,
must be queled and subdued. A meek and CO.
cile spirit must be cultivated, in order that the
pupil may at all times possess command of him.
self, and thus be enabled more easily to practise
self-denial when the good of the school shal
Year: 1861

require it.


Only those who have taught public schools,
and who have had to deal with all manner OF
material, can rightly estimate the necessity OF
the existence OF harmony In the workings of the
school. II is very importan; that the teacher
make the endeavor to have his school work har-
monlously for unless this be done, but little
will be accomplished. KAPPA.
Year: 1861

ZoUAvEs-The French Zouaves did not or
iginate at the time Of the Crimean war, but
several years before. They were originally
formed in Algeria, which was then guqsi
penal settlement, and they consisted of the
very scamps of the army, who were conslder-
ed too vicious and uncomfortable to be RETAIN
ed in other regiments. It was at the time
considered a disgrace to belong to them.
Their peculiar dress was partially copied from
the Turks, and used on account Of the heat Of
the climate in which they were engaged.
Under Pelissier, Canrobert and other comman-
ders against the Arabs in Algeria they proved
their usefulness and their daredevil courage,
and at least partially washed away the dis
grace OF their previous standing. In the Crl-
mea they did such eminent service as to begin
to take :he place of honor; and IN the short
Italian war assumed that position without ques-
ton. They are now the feared but honored
pets of the French army, and have privileges
accorded them at Paris and elsewhere denied
to any other corps.
Year: 1861

% The Democratic papers of the West are
driving the Indianapolis Journal quite mad by
quoting the following extract from its columns,
which was written before it had any idea the
people would rush TO war to push on the Chi
cago platform -


g Oi what value Will an Union be that needs
links OF bayonets and bullets to hold it togeth-
er! II any State will go from US, let It co."


Such was the position and wish of the Re-
publican party eight months ago. It has chang
ed ITS fFont only because 1t has got Democratic
help in fighting its battles.
Year: 1861

will pay the interest,l on all he is
worth, to be rid Of the everlasting and
ever-destroying agitation about sla-
very?


This is taking only the money view
of the question It's true. The lives
that are to be shortened-the widows,
orphans and cripples that are TO be
sprinkled all over this great country
these should be taken into the ac-
count. These, both the dead and the
disconsolate living, will be martyrs
most worthy of our sympathy-monu-
ments, dead or alive, Of the wicked
ness ofrebellion-and, as such, will, in
the universal scale, bring the balance
on the right side of the account.
Year: 1861

AN OLD F1NANCIER's OPINION OF
THE WAR AND ITS MONETARY CoNsE-
oUENcEs.-John Thompson, in his last
money Reporter, gives the following
opinion OF the war and its effects upon
the finances Of the country:


"The banks and the capitalists of
the Northern States are getting SO
much of their money into Government
loans that, like England, the national
credit must be sustained. Since the
troubles commenced the banks have
taken largely Of every United States
loan, whether Of Treasury Notes or OF
Stock, and we judge that at least halt
Of the bank capital of this city is now
absorbed BY this class OF securities
Private capital is also running into the
same assets most rapidly; thus bring
ing an influence in favor of a govern
ment, and in support OF sure and
prompt payment of interest which 10th
ing can overthrow.


Whether the rebellion is to cost two
or three hundred millions depends en-
tirely on the power of the slave states
to hold out for one, two or three years
and it is, in fact, Of much less account
than is generally supposed, whether
the amount be two or three hundred
millions.


The aggregate valuation Of real and
personal property In New York State,
in 1860, was sl,42O, ZOO, 600. The
population of the State of New York
is four millions, or one-ffth OF the
whole of the whole Free States. We
therefore assume that the aggregate
valuation of the Free States is $1,000,
100000. Five per cent on this amount
is three hundred and fifty millions, a
sum larger than it will cost, III any
event, to put secession where the devil
can never resurrect It.


Now, what business nan-wha6
bank-what farmer, even, will demur
at paying two and half mills per an
nun tax, for ten successive years tthls
Year: 1861




perilous voyages ever chronicled was
made by the little steamer Maid of the
Mist, in which so many pleasure seek
ers have, in times past, voyaged to the
face of the immense sheet of water
which constitutes the famous falls of
Niagara. 1t appears that the boat has
never been paying property, and her
owner has incurred some indebtedness
which was about to result in her seiz-
ure. To avoid this catastrophe, she
was yesterday taken down the river,
through the rapids and the whirlpool,
and arrived safely at Lewiston! The
daring navigator who accomplished
this hitherto supposed to be impossible
feat, was none other than Robinson,
the man who has so often rendered
himself conspicuous by his intrepidity
in saving life and property endangered
by proximity to the great cataract.


The Maid of the Mist got up steam
about half.past three O'Clock, and shov-
ed out into the stream from her land
ing. She had on board only three per-
sons-Robinson, and one other man at
the wheel, and the third below, to act
as fireman and engineer. The boat
ran up stream short distance, as if to
get good start, and then her prov
was pointed with the current and away
she went--the few spectators on shore
holding their breath with suspense.-
How the adventurers on board felt we
have no means Of knowing. As she
entered the rapids every eye was
strained, and as the gallant little craft
surmounted billow after billow, under
the skillful guidance Of her pilot, and
passed each ordeal in safety, the ut
most enthusiasm was manifested AT
one point, however, !. thrill of horr or
struck the hearts of the watchers, for
the Maid Of the Mist appeared to have
capsizedI The surprise was only for
an instant however, for she Immediate
ly righted with the loss of her smoke
stack, and passed on otherwise un-
harmed. To run the whirlpool, tho
hazardous, was still less hazardous
exploit than the passage of the rapids,
and she did it without trouble, and
those who beheld the boat emerging
into comparatively still water, drew a
long sigh OF relief.


1t was a terrible ordeal, as it has
long been taken for granted that no
craft as small as that could live a mo-
ment in the seething can!dron of the
Rapids, OF escape from the whirlpool
after entering its circle. No other
craft, either large or small, has ever
attempted to perform the trip. The
Maid of the Mist will never again be
seen in the theatre Of her past history.
To ascend the Rapids is a physical inn
possibility for a steamer OF any power.
Robinson has been for many years am
bilious to make the trip, ana once Of
ferred to do it in 4 skif, but could find
no one to encourage the undertaking.
Year: 1861

The reasonable proclamation of Gov Jack
son, of Missouri, has excited universal indig-
nation among the true friends of the Union
We hope the general government will lose no
time in putting him in a condition to pull
hemp to some purpose. The heauthorites should
not wait for him to collect his troops for the
purpose of expelling the U. S. forces from
Missouri, but should catch him and hang him
with the utmost expedition. We arc glad
that our Iowa boys are to have hand in
teaching him what traitor may expect


We have full confidence in the integrity of
the people of Missouri. A majority of them
love the Union, and will never consent to be
dragged out Of it. We received, yesterday, a
letter from Jefferson City, the hot-bcd of Sc
cession, from which the following is an ex-
tract


1--WE may have civil war, but can assure
you that the people of the State will as surely
triumph over treason, as that the sun Shines
The most devoted Union men in the State are
the largest slave owners and the most foul
mouthed traitors are northern men with south
ern principles, who have no interest in slave
property whatever
Year: 1861

vw A gentleman recently arrived at New
York from South Carolina, while speaking of
the danger of negroinsurrections in that State,
related the following:


A curious practice of the negroes in some
portions of the State is related In some dis
tricts they would get permission now and
then to have funeral. According to their
custom they went in the night, and taking a
monstrous big coffin would bury it in the
woods. On one occasion the suspicion Of a
patrol-man became aroused and he said to the
party, "This must have been mighty big
nigger that died last night" He proceeded
to make an examination, when it was found
that the long, ghostly box contained arms
The negroes belonging to one man of the
highest rank in the State On another occa-
sion, gentleman meeting negro with a
musket in his hand, said, "Where did you get
that gun? You lay that gun down." The ne.
gro replied evasively, "Well got it," and
added in sulky, low tone, "Wewill use guns
as we'll as you by-and-by." The negro was
shot dead moment after these words fell
from his lips.
Year: 1861

sWThere are serious doubts as to the
policy of releasing rebel prisoners on their
taking the oath of allegiance. Several thus
released have Immediately broken Their oaths
Capt. Ball of the Alexandria cavalry declared
to citizens at Alexandra, before leaving for
the South, that he had no intention of abid-
ing by his oath of allegiance, maintaining that
it had been forced from him; and it is not
doubtedthat he has gone to resume his post
in the disunion force.
Year: 1861

s9-On raising portions of the Atlantic
telegraph cable in Trinity Bay, the iron wires
were found partially coated in many places
with copper, supposed to have come from
veins Of copper known to exist under water
off the Newfoundland coast Portions of the
cable show not the 81 CHEST SYMPTOMS of de-
cay or deterioration in the gu,ta percha. 1t
has been subjected to severe electrical tests,
and on comparison with the tests of the cable
as it left the gutta-percha works three years
ago, it is found that there has been an actual
improvement in its condition since it was
laid down
Year: 1861

BALTIMORE Cadwallader has just
been superseded in the command at Baltimore
by Major General Banks, assisted by Brig
General Cooper, of the regular army. The
wholesome discipline inaugurated there by
Gen. Butler, relaxed under Gen. Cadwalader
and treason was raising its head and plotting
its mischief, unchecked. The latter General
although his patriotism is unquestioned, was
hampered by his long-established intimate re
lations with the people Of the city, and hi.
eyes could not see what he was unwilling t.
believe. We hope to hear Of no more Fed
eral guns spiked on their passage through tn
city, no more sending of men and munitions
to the rebels at Harper's Ferry, and no NOR
disgraceful conduct Of any kind.
Year: 1861

a CURB FOR CoNTRAcToRs-A correspon-
dent of the New York Times makes the fol-
lowing timely suggestion: Permit me to
suggest to the proper authorities that every
contractor for the supply of the army or navy
be required to sign the articles of war, and
thus be rendered liable to penalties Of martial
lao. Should this salutary measure be adopt
ed, an army will be well clothed and fed, but
sundry fraudulent spectators will bite the
duct y