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Year: 1861

TThe late Dr. Chalmers is said to have been
the author of the following beautiful lines,
written on the occasion nf tie death of Il
young sen whom he greatly loved
am all alone in my chamber now,
And the midnight hour is near.
And the fagots crack, and the clock $ dull


tick,


Are the only sounds hear;
And over my soul. in its solitude,
Sweet feelings of sadness glide;
For my heart and my eyes are full when |


think.


OF .he little boy that died.
| went one night to my fathers house
Went home to the dear ones all.
And softly opened the garden gate,
And softly opened the door Of the ball.
My motber came out to meet her son--
She kissed me and then she sighed,
And her head fell on my neck, and she


wept


For the little boy that died.
shall miss him when the flowers come
In the garden where he played;
shall miss him more by the lircsde
When the flowers are all decayed:
shall see bis toys and his empty chair,
And the horse he used to ride.
And they will speak with silent speech
OF the little boy that died.
We shall go home TO cur Fathers house
To our Fathers house in the skies,
Where tie hope of souls have no blight,
Our love no broken tics;
We shall roam on the banks of the river


OF peace,


And battle in its blissful tide;
Aud one of the joys Of life shall he
The little boy that died.
Year: 1861

| consider the usual method of giving
medicine to horses by drenching, as it is
called, highly Objectionable. In this
process, the horses head is raised and
held up, bottle introduced into his
mouth, his tongue pulled out and the
liquid poured down. In his struggle,
some of the medicine is quite likely to
be drawn into his wind pipe and lungs,
and inflammation aud fatal results some
times follow. A better way is to mix
the medicine with meal or rye bran;
make it into balls; pull out the horses
tongue. and place the ball as far back
in his mouth as possible; then release
his tongue, and he will certainly swal
low the ball Or the dose may be mix
ed with meat and honey, or other sub.
stance that will form a kind of jelly. pia.
ced upon small wooden blade made o
shingle, and thrust into the back part
of his mouth, when he will very easily
swallow it.
Year: 1861

The man everybody likes is generally
fool. The man nobody likes is usually a
knave. The man who has friends who would
die for him, and foes who would love to see
him broiled alive, is usually man of some
worth and force,
Year: 1861

JOHN BULL IN A PAssIoN.-The New York
Tribune illustrates the contradiction between
John Bulls preaching and his practice, by
the following anecdote.


The transition from the peace-preaching
to the war-threatening Bill is very sudden,
and, in spite of his fury, gives him rather
ludicrous aspect. 1t is the old story of the
parson who was perpetually lecturing his
good wife On her hasty temper, and entreat-
ing her to think of Job and initiate his long
suffering meekness. At length the preacher
of patience happened to upset a hornets
nest in his garden, and was surprised by the
lady of his choice indulging in all manner
of unseemly antics and imprecations. Ny
dear" said the astonished dame, ayou
should think of Job and initiate his irwin
yincible patience in adversely" "Job be
blessed" retorted the tortured and wrath
ful divine, slapping and jumping with all
his might: " Job never had a handful of
hornets in his breeches IL all his life"
Year: 1861

NEv YORK, Dec. 30s-At a conference of
our eity banks Saturday morning by a
unanimous vote they resolved upon an IN
mediate suspension of speci payment, 4he
heavy draft on their coin caused by their
large advances to the GOVERNMENT render
ing this step in their judgment necessary.
We presume it will be quite generally fol-
lowed in the large cities though the drain
Upon our city banks results from causes
which tend rather to strengthen the banks
in the interior.
Year: 1861

DucK AND P1aEoS.-0ne dealer IN this city
has within the past few days received over 2oo
dozen pigeon, und on Saturday he sold 800
duck, which were probably disposed OF IN an
agreeable manner by our solid citizens ycster-
Year: 1861

il is bound TO make them reparation f r
clear and undeniable injuries. As there is
some ten millions of dollars at stake in this
matter, besides a consideration of the con-
stitutional restrictions adopted in the late
code of Indiana, it will likewise give rise
to not a little animated discussion. Already
the newspapers Of the State, we perceive,
have begun to agitate the subject, and dur
ing the next political canvass it will no
doubt form a staple in the public debates
We shall watch its progress with some de-
gree of curiosity.
Year: 1861

political relations are paramount to social
ones-that in a controversy between the
two, the latter should give way, the Union
Abolitionist is right. Admitting that the
safety and happiness of the people can only
be secured through the Union as it was, the
Pure Unionist is right. Admitting that har-
mony between the North and the South can
not be promoted by fighting the Peaceable
Unionist is right. Admitting that divis-
ion is the only way to get rid of an other
wise irrepressible conflict the Separationist
is right.


Now either one of these premises it
is perfectly legitimate in reason to adopt;
and why man is worse for holding
one than for holding another, it is not
easy to explain. Mems convictions are in
voluntary. They can not change them at
will; there is therefore no moral terpitude
in opinions; and this being conceded, it fol-
lows that there can be none in expressing
them; nor can there exist any where, legit-
innate right to prevent or punish their ex.
preston.


If our Government should assume to pun.
ish opinions, it could only do so upon the
basis of some fixed and determined stand
ard-which must necessarily be prescribed
by itself-the only equitable rule being to
punish all that do not exactly conform to its
own. There would be no justice in pro
scribing those which varied upon one side Of
the standard, and allowing those which va.
ried upon the other to go at large. The rule
must be Procrustian-to cut the redundant,
ard stretch the diminutive-to fill the mea.
sure every time; an enterprise which has
always proved too extensive for all the Gov.
ernments that have attempted it.


1t is always best, in matters of opinion, to
give mankind credit for being sincere. Men
are less liable willfully to tergiversate in
respect to doctrine than in any thing else.
If man is found holding seven different
and conflicting opinions upon the same sub
iect within the same week, it is not therefore
conclusive that he is insecure in any. He
may be tickle and unsteady. minded; his
judgment may be unsound; he may have
daily gained some new light. His sincerity
is, indeed, less questionable than that of him
who never changes.


Finally, when man is found holding and
expressing an opinion that is unpopular,
whose utterance exposes him to reproach,
or personal danger, or pecuniary loss, he, Of
all others, has right to demand of the calm
and judicious OF his fellow. citizens-until
the contrary is proven-a belief in his sim
ceritv
Year: 1861


killing six hundred, wounding one thousand
and taking some prisoners. After the en-
gagement General Floyd heard that another
wing Of the enemy had crossed the river g
few miles above in order to surround him on
this side, and fell back. This is reliable, be-
ing brought by an officer who was in the en-
gagement. The Confederate loss was one
killed and eight wounded"


LOUISVILLE, September l5.-The North
Georgia newspaper says; On reliable author
ity We learn that two weeks before General
Mcclellan wss rendered his commission by
President Lincoln, he was trying TO secure a
position in the Confederate army.


1t is understood that a train South on the
Nashville road, yesterday, was detained at
Elizabethtown, the Jail broken open and
sixty or eighty State arms put aboard and
taken South.


Fish Henry, the conductor was forced to
take the arms, and by certificate from the
parties engaged in the affair is relieved from
all blame.
Year: 1861

The WALRUs is an obstinate animal, and
docs not fly on the approach Of man ; on the
contrary, forming Themselves into body they
60 and meet him, and resist any attempt on
his part to proceed. When q company of
travellers meet these animals On the shore, they
are forced to fight their way through them !;
and if the walruses are pelted with stones,
they gnaw them with their teeth, but after
wards attack tie men with redoubled fury,
rendiDr the air with the most tremendous
growing. These animals seem to be fully
aware Of the effect Of united resistance and at
tack, and also Of the utility Of keeping in
masses and ranks for should any one of them
attempt TO retreat those in his rear fall upon
and compel him to keep in the ranks, or kill
him. Sometimes it happens that when one
walrus attempts to stop another, who is re-
treating they all begin to suspect each other
Of being inclined to fly; and, in that case, the
contest often becomes universal. When two
are fighting with one, the others come to the
aid Of the weaker side. While they are thus
fighting on the land, others that are in the
water raise their heads and look on for time,
till they also become enraged, swim to shore,
and join in the combat
Year: 1861

So great is the fouling of iron ships in warm
lattitudes, that it is proposed to cover them en-
tirely with an outer planking, all the bolts and
rivets to be counte-aunk deep enough to be
plugged up, so that no iron can come in con
tact with the copper or yellow metal sheathing
which is to be placed over them.
Year: 1861

THERE is man out West who has moved
so often that whenever a covered wagon comes
near his house, his chickens march up, fall on
their backs, cross their legs, ready to be tied
and carried to the next stopping place.
Year: 1861


Now before this Court will give my :estimo-
ny and evidence according to the strict truth.
Should I wilfally and wickedly lie, may the
gods crush me. Wherefore l specially burn
this paper, and offer it to Imperial Heaven for
its glance and perusal.
Year: 1861

Some time during last night four Of the con-
victs confined in our county Jail made their cs-
cape by means of a breach at the bottom of the
wall. The names Of the convicts are Gardiner.
Simmons, McCandless and johnson, the two
first having about nineteen years each to serve,
and the two latter three years each. At what
hour they made their escape is not known; it
is probable that it was early in the night, and
that they have many hours the start of he pur.
suing officers; nor is there any clue as to the
direction they have taken. 1t is generally
thought that they had the assistance of friends
outside, without which they could hardly have
made good their escape so cxpeditiously. Per-
haps scne of the gctters.up of the petitions for
their pardon, lately noticed by US, had hand in
it.


Every effort will be made by the Sheriff to
re.capture them. Information Of their escape
has been sent down the Sound, with the view Of
heading them of, f they have gone in that direc.
ton, which is quite probable. It is supposed
that they have been furnished with a boat by
their friends.


Mr. Tucker, the Sheriff, has gone to Olympia
to consult the Governor on the subject, and en-
deavor to induce him TO Offer reward for their
apprehension. If the Governor should be un.
willing to do so, the Sheriff will himself ofTyr
reward.
Year: 1861

SUNDAY BATrLEs.-lt is an astonishing fact
that in almost every great battle fought on the
Lords Day, the attacking party has been
defeated! II would seem as though Heaven
had set its seal Of condemnation upon the work
Of human slaughter on Sunday.
Year: 1861

TRANS COSrINESrAL TELEGRAPH.-The over
land telegraph line is completed west from
Fort Laramie to within four hundred miles Of
Salt Lake city. No doubt is entertained that
the line will be completed and in working order
by the first Of next December. The line run.
ming east from Placerville to Salt Lake city is
expected to be in working condition by the 18th
Of November next
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 1851.
Private accounts from the Upper Potomac this morning
represent that our soldiers reported missing coming
IN from time to time while others carried down by tho
current OF the river are known be now under shelter
In tencments on its banks


Arrangements have been made for the reception Of tho
wounded from Conrads Ferry. A large portion of the
government Hospital for the insane which is not re-
qued for the use of the patients Of that character will
be appropriated to the wounded and the convaescent
other hospitals will be removed Annapolis some Of
them perhaps to Philadelphia to make ample room for
wounded men.


The regiments engaged in the affair Of Monday have not
yet completed their reports Of the losses sustained They
VIII bc made as perfect as possible and returned to-
morrow


despatch to General Mcclellan from General Stone.
announces that the number Of killed. wounded and mis-
sing Of the affair at Balls Bluff has been reduced TO six
hundred and eighty.
Year: 1861

In your list Of the companies Of the First California
regiment engaged in the late unfortunate battle Lees
burg you state that Company halls from Philadelphia
This is u mistake the above company recruited
n this city, for and at the expense Of tho atc Empire
City regiment Colonel Sheehan The members composing
il mostly hail from the Twenty second ward, and were
mostly enlisted Ivy Lieutenant thomas iiagal and Ensign
Potter Pagan. both Of VIII am experienced military
officers having served with distinction the Mex can
war and III Nicaragua under the late General viii
liam Walker. STAFF.
Year: 1861

EDWARDS FERRY, Oct Pap. NJ.
The rebels during this afternoon busy engaged in
and around their fort between Leesburg and the river
fronting Edwards Ferry. They had previously removed
their advance, but from their movements it was judged
they engaged replacing them The fort is located
IN the crest Of the first range Of hills from the river
Several hundred yards to the left of piece Of woods
with breastwork connecting it with extending into
or in the Of the woods To the Of this elevation
Is Leesburg.


Parties of horsemon have at different times during the
day come up to the Notifications and reviewed bate
ries ranged along the hills above the Ferry Between
the fort hill and Leesburg evidently rests large rebel
iorce The smoke from their camp fires has been dscoy
cradle all day. 1t is believed however, that their main
body lies nearer to and directly opposite the Ferry They
have not exposed themselves any force but their pick
cts and small reconnoterng parties have several times
been seen.


During the afternoon train consisting Of about 100
wagons, appeared distant hill to the right of
Leesburg and encamped there under the lee of piece OF
woods.


Towards dusk considerable body cavalry were seen
approaching farm house tho river mile above
the ferry where during tho afternoon several bodies Of
officers had paid visits 1t is thought this house had
been occupied the headquarters Of some brigade Of
division.


The various regiments located in this region are endea.
WIRING as comfortable as the limited
facilities Of the country will admit.


EDWARDS FERRY, Oct. 25, 1851
Last night our scouts went the river and picketed
the shore for half mile back north Goose creek Not
sign of man horse heard except the splash Of
the oars of n boat some distance up the river.
This forenoon the rebel pckets at various
points and the river above the ferry Some are
mounted, while others foot No large bodies have
been perceived but is known that they are concealed
by the wooded range of hills half a mile back from the
river They still occupy the fort but apparently not in
great force although very heavy body lies directly
in their


About midnight there continued firing at the mouth
OF the Monocacy, it resulting from the sbcng of a rebel
camp by batteries. The enemy did not reply to our
shots with any large guns AT headquarters the affair is
not spoken of as OF any great significance.


The result of our firing has not yet been fully ascer
aned beyond the fact that the enemy rctreated from
their position Their number represented to have been
small


Privates Tutte, Cemans, Mother, and Raymond Of the
Third Wisconsin Volunteers killed, AMI Private
Rose of Company c, Third Wisconsin, Corporal Pratt of
Company A, Twenty eighth Pennsylvania, were taken
prisoners by the rebels.
Year: 1861

A private letter from Boston thus speaks
of the recent invention for "Aaxins out"
king cotton -


There are now in operation in this city
experimental works for the manufacture Of
flax fibre into material called fibrilia, or
flax cotton. This can be produced in any
quantity at between seven and eight cents
per pound, and the cloth made from it is
better in every respect and will take and
preserve colors better than cloth made from
cotton. The raw material, fax wild or
cultivated, can be and is produced in Can
ada and all the northern states in vast
quantities. Colonel Lander, in one of his
recent reports speaks of coming TO plains
covered with immense quantities of this
plant growing wild. Now here is an article
which even now can be had in quantities,
so that IFS material can be produced at from
two to three cents per pound less than cot
ton, which makes better cloth, and which
is destined to supersede cotton. Slowly but
surely the parties owning the patents for
the process for the manufacture of this art
icle are working it into the attention of our
people.


The mill first started to manufacture cloth
from this material will be the most danger
Gus anti-slavery society in the world.





With this l send you some of the article
and some of the cloth made from it also a
pamphlet describing it. Some people are
looking to this matter as offering solution
to the slavery question. Napoleon l. offer
ed one million francs to any one who would
invent machinery to manufacture fax by
spinning it into cloth."-N 7. Post.
Year: 1861

Mr.. j. S. Mill, unquestionably a very
courageous as well as very able writer
has declared in recent publication that in
Great Britain, the higher classes, for tho
most part, speak the truth, while the lover
classes almost without exception, have fire.
quent recourse to falsehood. think Mill.
must have been unfortunate in his cxperi-
ence OF the poor. have seen much of
them, and have found among them much
honesty and truthfulness, along with great
kindness of heart. They have little to give
away in the form Of money, but will cheer
fully give their time and strength in tho
service Of a sick neighbor. have known
a shepherd who had come in from the hills in
the twilight of cold December afternoon,
weary and worn out, find that the little child
of poor widow in the next cottage had
suddenly been taken i'll, and without sitting
down, take his stick, and walk away through
the dark TO the town nine miles off to fetch
the doctor. And when told the fine fellow
how much | respected his manly kindness,
found he was quite unaware that be had
done anything remarkable; .it WAS just
what ony neibor wad do for anitherw And
l could mention scores of similar cases. And
as for truthfulness, have known men and
women among the peasantry, both Of Eng
land and Scotland, whom would have
trusted with untold gold--or even with
the Highland laird thought more search
ing test of rectitude--with unmeasured
whiskey. Still, must sorrowfully admit
that have found in many people tendency,
when they had done anything wrong. to
justify themselves by falsehood. Ii is not
impossible that over-severe masters and
mistresses, by undue seedlings administered
for faults OF so great moment, foster this un-
happy tendency. 1t was not, however, Of
one class more than another, that tho quaint
old minister of a parish in Lanarkshire waa
speaking, when one Sunday morning he read
as his text the verse in the Psalms, II said
in my haste, all men are liars" and began
his sermon by ,houghtfully saying:


"Aye, David, ye said it in your haste. did
you' Ifye had lived in this parish, ye
might have said it at your leisure RE
creations eta Country Parson.
Year: 1861

LYING IN BEp'-It is often question
amongst people who are acquainted with the
anatomy and physiology of man, whether,
lying with his head exalted or level with the
body was the most wholesome. Most, con-
sulting their own ease on this point. argue
in favor Of that which they prefer. Now,
although many delight in bolstering up their
heads at night, and sleep soundly without
injury, yet We declare it TO be a dangerous
habit. The vessels throngh which the blood
passes from The heart 70 bead are always
Year: 1861

Lord P died in l706, leaving


a widow who could scarcely be ex-
pccted to mourn for him. She was
still a young and beautiful woman,
and might have procured her choice
among twenty better matches. Such.
however, was the idea she had formed


of the married state frem her fir t
Year: 1861

has won for itself such renown for the cure of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
it is entirely unnecessary for us to recount the


evidence Of its virtues, wherever it has been en-
ployed. AS it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
the people its quality is kept up to the best
it ever has been, and that it may be relied on to
do for their relief all it has ever been found 10 do.
Year: 1861

Gen. Wool arrived in town last evening and
passed the night at the st. Nicholas Hotel
During the evening he was complimented with q
serenade ia reference to which he made pa
triotic speech. This morning he is to leave the
city for Fortress Monroe.
Year: 1861

A PREDIoTIoX.-The National Intelligen-
Ger says:


We take the liberty of venturing pre-
diction, which we base on long observation
of political events occurring in the success
sive changes that take place in the admin
istration of the Federal Government. And
the prediction we make is, that if the Or
binary current of our political history is
not disturbed by some extraneous influences,
rendering the presidential term of Mr.. Lin
coin entirely exceptional in its complex
ion and results, it is pretty sure, in about
the same degree, to disappoint the exagger-
ated expectations of too ardent friends and
the exaggerated apprehensions of its too
suspicious opponents. For no Administra-
ton, so far as we are aware, has ever yet
accomplished all the good expected at its
hands by the former, or ell the evil fore
shadowed by the latter, under apprehensions
often inspired by other considerations than
simple disinterested patriotism.