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Year: 1861

mounted rifemen who can fight both on horse
back and on fo6t when it is necessary to COM
bine rapidity of movement with defensive
strength; seems to look with complscency up
on the feature Of the Russian system which in
ereases the pay of the. soldier with the en-
HANGED perils Of the special service, and en-
Enthusiastically recommends that there be in
scribed on the colors Of each regiment the
name of the actions in which it has berne an
honorable part, as tending to inspire officers
and men to do deeds of courage and bravery.


Many other points might be proftably noted.
Suffice it to say, these reports on the cavalry
service of European nations and the United
States are invaluable to all who are connected
with or take an interest in this corps of the
army. They contain the outlines and most
Of the details for q complete system of cav
airy tactics. The style Of Mcclellan is terse,
clear, and vigorous. As literary compost
tions, these reports reflect great credit upon
his skill and taste as mere writer. 1t is a
singular instance Of the freaks OF fortune
and the mutability of human affairs that the
cavalry captain who compiled the work we
have been contemplating has recently risen to
the command of the largest and most powerful
army ever marshalled on this continent, whose
object is to suppress an armed rebellion of
powerful States against the supremacy of the
Federal Government, against the inspiring
genius and guiding mind Of the man who, as
Secretary of War, detailed him to this special
service in Europe, and 20 whom he made his
report on his return to this country.
Year: 1861

UNION MEETING.-All residents OF Weavervile
have noticed the call for Union meeting, post
ed throughout our village, to be held at Thomas
Hall, on Saturday evening. For the sake of the
cause which has prompted this call, and for the
reputation Of our county. we trust that the meet
ing Will be attended 10y all citizens, party strife
and sectional feeling being laid aside, and that a
friendly feeling may be cherished by all inter
ested Let men who have the good Of their coun-
try at heart attend, and assist to the full extent
ol their ability in making the occasion worthy of
TIE cause. The people Of Trinity county, gene
rally, are invited To attend
Year: 1861

LAST MENTIoN.-Let everybody remember that
on next Thursday the German May Festival will
commence. To all that love to dance and have
flrst-rate time, they are informed that if they
can't get their moneys worth thore, their dispo-
sition for mrth is not the best, and opportunities
of this kind are so seldom found that they had
better improve the chance.
Year: 1861

President JEFF Davis to the Maryland Commissioners


MONTGOMERY, 25th May, 1861.
Genemen-I receive with sincere pleasure the
that the State of Maryland sympatzes with the people of
these States in their determined vndcaton of the right of
efgovernment and that the people of Maryland
and peace


The people of these Confederate States Notwithstanding
their separation from their late sister, have not ceased to
feel deep socude in her welfare and hope that at
distant day, State whose people, habits and institutions
closely related and assmated with THEIRS will seek
unite her fate and fortunes with those of this Conederacy
The of the Confederate States receive with
respect the suggestion of Maryland hat there
should be general cessation of hostites now pending
until the meeting of Congress in July next in order that
SAID Dody may possible, arrange for adjustment of
exsng troubles by of negotiation rather than the
sword but is at loss how to reply without repetition
OF the language has used every possible occasion that
has presented itself since the est ishment of its ndepend



In Difference to the State of Maryland however again
assert in the most emphatic terms that its sincere and
earnest desire for peace that whilst the government
OF the United States tending to peaceful solution of the
pending dhcutes the recent attempts of this
to enter into negotiations with that of the United States
were attended with results which forbid any pro-
posals from it to that government.


any further of the desire of this government
that beng formed of confederation of sovereign States
each acting and deciding for ITSELF the right of every other
sovereign state to the seacon and self government
is necessarily acknowledged. Hence conquests
states are wholly inconsistent with the fundamental prn
cples and subversve of the very organization of this gov
ernment Its policy cannot but be peace-peace with all
nations and people.


Very respectfully, JEFF. DAVIS.
Messrs McKaig Yellott and Harding, Committee of
Maryland Legislature.
Year: 1861

WAR OR Two.-The New York Tribune COM
ments with characteristic ppancy and bluster on the
attitude England has taken the question OF prlva-
teering After threatening terrible things if that weak
does not change its position and correct the fatal
blunder it has fallen into, the boaser says:


It will be we'll for all parties if worse comes of
it, for war between this country and England, which
might readily grow out out it, and which we are in
condition to accept-for war or two more or less,
would make very little difference to US nov"
for long time. But the Tribune is right. The Gov
ernment under which that infamous sheet fourshes
would indeed, suffer little from half dozen wars
than from the one it is now carrying on 1t this war
lasts long enough the Yankee nation will be destroyed
and if the world were in arms against the mad people,
if conId do no more 1t is strictly true, that
two more or less, would make very little difference to
the LincoInites Charleston Courier.
Year: 1861

The LAST HOURS OF DoUGLAs.-The Chicago Journal
says hat for week before his DEATH the amented de-
ceased had been only semieonscious Though recognz-


ing his friends he unable to locate them, and his
mind gave out confused fragments of the great thoughts
with which his giant intellect want to grappe.
The last week was anxious of hopes and fears,
and on Saturday evening more favorable symptoms in
spred the belief in his friends that be had passed the
crisis and that he would again be spared in this hour,
when his country mach NEEDED his strong and his
experienced counsels.


His physicians men of experience and skill, used
every of their profession to take advantage of
these favorable symptoms, but in vain At II O'Clock
Sunday night be failed to recognize bis most intimate
friends and became totally unconscious at O'Clock be
commenced rapidly to fail, and bis unwilling physicians
pronounced him beyond hope. Their only duty left was
mourntu one Of easirg his dying hours. He gradually
failed seemingly without pain until eleven minutes past
nne when the lamp of life was extngushed without
sigh or struggle. His devoted and loving wife re-
mained with him to the last moment solacing him as
best she could, buried under the weight of the deep
aflicton. His death was peaceful and tranquil as
the melting away of summer cloud at evening" and the
mourning watchers were alone with all that earthly
oil Stephen A. Douglas.
Year: 1861

CAN'T UNDERSTAND Ir.-The way The
scales are falling from the Southern eyes
In relation to the sympathy of the North for
rebellion, is refreshing. The New OrIean
Bee, in long article on the subject, admits
the fatal mistake of the rebels. Il says.
"There is no doubt whatever that an opin
ion prevailed among us that If Lincoln
should attempt to make war upon the South
the conservative element of The North would
overwhelm bis Administration, and by time.
ly diversions would extend succor TO us. f.
was thought that the thirty thousand aati.
Lincoln majority in New York city would
act substantially with the Sonth, or at all
events would exhibit its genuine sympathy
with that section by declining TO take up
arms in behalf Of the Federal Government.
There were not wanting among ua. too.
numbers Of shrewd and experienced citizen 4
who calculated largely on the commercial
ties. and identity Of the interests between
the South and West. and who believed that
ultimately Ohio, Indiana and other States
in that quarter would be glad to unite their
destinies with those Of n Southern Confede.
racy. How the Grst blast of the Northerq
bugle has blown away those bubbles Of the
imaginationlr
Year: 1861

THE LATE FIRE IN THE Coal MNEs.-The
Martinez Gazette says: On Sunday the
18th of May. during the absence of the
workmen from the mines, it was found that
fire had been kindled in the Cumberland
Coal Mines, deep down, where they had
been excavating and removing the coal
for transportation to market 1t was with
no little difficulty. and only owing TO the
early discovery Of the flames, that the fire
was at length extingnished. 1t was at first
seen burning on Sunday morning. Had a
little longer time elapsed before the discov-
cry, il would have been almost impossible
to obtain the mastery. and the loss would
have been incalculabe How the fire was
kinded remains mystery, but is supposed
to have been the work Of incendiaries.
Year: 1861

GRAssHoPPER ScoURGE.-The people of
Huntsville. at the Western extremity of
this county, are complaining of grasshop-
per sconrge. These insects have become
so numerous on the plains, that they are
eating up every green plant and all the
leaves from the fruit trees in the gardens
and vineyards Of that neighborhood. A
few days since a gentleman from that place
hired lot of Indians to kill the grasshop-
pers that were approaching his garden
They worked away for six hours, at the end
of which time be gathered up what he could
Of the slain insects, and weighing them,
found the net proceeds TO be fOrty.two
ponuds.-[S San Andreas Independent.
Year: 1861

HUMANE TREATMENT OF SoLpIRRs.-In Wash
ton, u few days ago, while Il com pany OF rsgu-
ing, one of the men appeared completely
exhausted, and could with difficulty make his
way along. A Lieutenant OF the company
struck him across the shoulders TO accelera a to
his speed and this not seeming 10 have the
desired effect, gave him vet a more violent
blow, which threw the poor man upon the
pavement with such force 10 TO destroy one eye
against prclec ing stone, aud lett him sense
less on the ground. The company then
marched on, leaving the unfortunate man in
that condition.
Year: 1861

CBsRIcAL biscoyBxv Some portion Of the
clerical taleAt at The North have discovered
tnat TINS cause Of the defeat at Manassas was
owing 70 the fact that the engagement took
place on the Sabbath Obtuse minds will
fail TO discover wherein II Is worse 70 fight
battles than TO preach war on the Sabbath
Had portion Of the Northern clergy given
q much attention for q tew years past 70 the
principles of peace and good neiEnbornood,
40 snRnciatsd in the Bible, they would not
have had 70 mourn the dssecrAtton Of the Sab
bath BY contendtnS armies.
Year: 1861


DR. WARNER, with grateful thanks, has
the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen Of
Memphis, that, through the kind and liberal
patronage which he has received from them, he
has been induced to settle here permanently
and become citizen of Memphis He consid-
ers it unnecessary, in this connection, to pub
lish the hundreds Of


FYGste5.i8sg Ties eSEi7HO5siGIs
Which he has received from gentlemen Of the
highest respectability, in this city and else
where. They are in his possession and epen
for the inspection Of all, but the reference be
low are OF nature that viii abundantly satisfy
all who peruse them.
Year: 1861

As may be seen, insert this week the advertise
rneut Of McLlean's Cordial etc.


It is very well known we are not particularly favor
able patent medicines and general thing, eschew
tbs whole of them with but little ceremony, and with
these ssnduents we declined inserting this advertise
uleut until We knew what were the ingredients Of the
medicine, and how compounded This we have learned
aud believing as do that the ingredients are good
and the compound judciously made, we recommend it
as a mixture worthy Of public confidence.


The above is from the St. Louis Christian Advoc ate
edited by the renowned Rev Dr. McAuallyr which
speaks volumes IN favor Of MoLeans Cordial We say
to all Try it. See the advertisement in auoror column


feb6daw
Year: 1861

We are now prepared to manufacture our
goods with dispatch, as our force is much larger
than heretofore.


We have the best Of workmen, and no effort
will be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor US with their pat
ro,,aC-, nOl0-3m
Year: 1861

sed the Assembly, but the wisdom of the
Senate again proved too powerful.


In 1860, the people, acting under law
similar to those Of 1857 and 1859, took the
matter up and acted upon it. The interest
manifested in the subject was so general
among the people, that party conventions
advocated the proposition which does not
meet the Governors approval. He 1atIy de-
cides the proposition lost, without even con-
descending to make showing of the vote;
and trusts :hat the good sense and intelli-
gence Of the people will not again be ques
toned by forcing this subject upon them,
which has been sealed so often by public
condemnation" By what authority does he
decide grave question relating to the SOW
ereignty Of the people! He has not even
the custody of the election returns. The
act requires the Secretary, who it makes the
custodian of these returns (and who is an
officer in immediate connection with the two
Houses), to prepare and lay before the Sen
a'e and Assembly, as soon as possible after
they assemble in 1861, Il complete abstract
of the whole number of votes cast for and
against Conventions" as also the votes for
members of the Legislature; ma lority of
the aggregate vote of the State cast for mem
bers Of the Legislature being in favor Of the
Convention, said Convention shall he deemed
",o have been called" The report does not
pass through the Governors hands. He is
not supposed to know the result officially
until after the two Houses do, and tie deci
sion of the question is with the Legislature.


Tie Secretary of State may have present
ed to the two Houses this showing Of the
votes, but if So it has not been made public;
and we object to this Executive dirtation,
forestalling of action 10y the proper powers.
We have had enough sharp practice In this
question. The people have right at all
times to consider, alter, revise, or amend, or
do whatever else they please, with the ele-
mentary law of the State, and they are not
to be cheated out of this highest privilege OF
sovereignty, by pompous rulings of their
servants, shadowy doubts Illuminated by the
press, or a wall of technicalites, constructed
out of sophistries by interested parties.


1t is generally admitted that a thorough
revision of our Judiciary system is ne eded.-
This is branch of government distinct and
independent of the Executive and Legisa-
tive, and if this revision could be made
(Nhich we think experience has shown it
cannot,) it is not consistent with the genius
of our government that the Legislative power
should make it--should tear to pieces and
reconstruct another totally Independent
branch of government, and one too that was
intended as a check on the legislative Let
us have the report of the Secretary of State,
and tie action of the Legislature. Let us
have the matter settled openly, fairly, and
squarely, the Constitution, the law, and Il
decent regard for the inherent rights Of the
people alike demand it.
Year: 1861

TRorrING THEM OUT.-The Assembly, in
the early part of the week, passed resolu
ton to allow the use Of their Hall this eve
ming to the Senatorial candidates. in order to
give them chance to express their views, if
they have any, on the peculiar condition of
national affairs. Genl. Jim McDougall, it is
said, will avail himself of the privilege, and
be trotted out like a school boy to go
through his role. This proceeding strikes us
as somewhat farcical, but yet it may give the
Senatorial question new and queer shape.
Who knows?
Year: 1861

PIONEER AND EMPIRE SrABLEs.-Guiou,
Towle & Barney have become the proprie-
tors Of both these horse Institutions, and have
and are fitting them up in a style that shows
they understand the business. They have
carriages and matched teams that are not
surpassed anywhere in the State Their
saddle horses are equally as good, and they
are prepared to accommodate customers
with turnouts that are bound to suit the
most particular. They have pride in keep
ing the best; and those who have occasion to
use their stock will find that it can travel.
Year: 1861

DR.. Flagg, of Cincinnati, weIl known for


his connection with Nicholas Longworth in


the extensive Production of native wines,
| contributes for the Country Gentleman, the


following protest against recipes for sugar
ed wines 1T is not by mashing up sour.
wild, unripe grapes with water, sugar and
whisky, that our farmers are to become
wine growers, however well the mixture
may please the palatcs of unsophisticated
women and Children and hard working
men, whose olfaetories never knew an 9TH.
er wine than Madeira OF American manu-
facture, Tell them that good wine is neV-
er made Of sugar in any part of The world
and that to weaken with water, or strength
en- with spirits is downright wicksdaess.-
The grapes must be fully ripe, dropping
off ripe, and to render them so the vines
must grow on stakes or very low trsllises.
Tie expressed juice must then be put in
to clean ''wine green" casks, and cared
:or very much in the same way good cider
is managed. This done faithfully, and the
product will be wine that will not ferDent
over again in the stomacb, deranging the
liver and maddling the brain.


All tricks of aduIteration and debasement
our people will take to naturally enough
by mere virtue of their nationality, and
without being told. After they shall have
learned to make good, pure wine, then
they may, for home use, mako cheap
beverage in the following way: Into a
large cask fling the cheese from the wine
press, after all the juice is extracted till
the cask is half or two thirds full; then flI
up with water and add one pound of sugar
to the gallon Of water; let the fermentation
begin and complete its work in the cask,
and then draw off the clear wine and put
it away in as cold cellar as you have,
and keep it well filed and closed up
Drink it within the year.
Year: 1861

The error of proclaiming a blockade of
the southern ports instead of simply depri-
wing Of the character of ports of entry is
beginning to produce lis natural fruits of
diplomatic complications. Spain and other
neutral powers have demanded explana-
tions as to the jurisdiction of our consuls
in neutral ports over merchant vessels un-
der the rebel flag; questions have also
been raised concerning the delays granted
to vessels loaded in the blockaded ports,
and also as to the efficiency Of the block
ade, England justides her recognition of
the rebels as hellieerents BY saying that
the proclamation oil blockade is exclusive
against an independent government, by the
rules Of maritime warfare. Here is quo
ted also in defence of this position the
phraseology of some of tie communica-
tlons from the State Department to Lord
Lyons, wherein the National Government
is spoken Of as a belligerent, and it is ar
gued that if we include ourselves under
this name we by that act admit the rebels
to the same position All these matters
would cause no trouble had a course point
ed out by Congress been adopted, by is
saing proclamation to the effect that the
southern ports were no longer ports of en-
try.-N. Y. Tribune
Year: 1861




In the matter of the guardianship of the minor
heirs of John Negus, deceased.


On reading and filing The petition of Maria Negus,
guardian Of said minors duly verified setting forth
description of all the real estate of which said
ed died seized, and the condition and value of the
spectve portions thereof, that it Is necessary to sell
portion thereof for the support ard maintenance OF
said minors and praying that license be to her grant
ed sell portion of said real estate. And appear
ing by said petition that there su cien person
al estate in the hands of said guardian to support
and maintain said minors and that it is necessary
sell portion of said real estate


1t is therefore ordered that all persons interested
in said real estate appear b fore the Judge of this
Court on Monday the Ith day of October next at II
O'Clock A NJ, at the Court House in the village of
Jefferson. and show cause, if any they have, why IL
cenSe should not be granted to said guardian sell
said real estate according to the prayer of said petit
ton -..-s> -F
And IT IS further ordered. that copy of this order
be published for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, in the ssWatertown Republican, q
weekly newspaper, published at Wrtertown, in said
County.


Dated the 24t h day of August A. D. 1851.


By the Court, SAMUEL BAIRD.


sepoW3 County Judge.
Year: 1861

The Ashtabula Sentinel says:


VIII those papers who have been so free
ia their remarks concerning this County
please inform their readers that this county
will have one Regiment in the Geld before the
9Th OF May. Remember there are no large
towns in this county. Our citizens are
mostly farmers, and men who can leave
home, but by leaving their business undone.
Year: 1861

Was beautiful day. The wind and dust were
disagreeable enough in the forenoon, but the
dash of rain which interviewed dismissed the one
and settled the other, and the calm and sunny
afternoon was truly glorious.


The religious observance of Good Friday, by
the Catholic population, was as extensive as ever.
The Catholic cathedrals and churches were crowd
ed morning, noon and evening, with devotees of
all ages and nationalities; and mutitudes Of
those who profess no religion were in attendance,
silently observing and hearing the solemn and i'm
pressive religious ceremonials of the day.


At the St. Louis Cathedral, the masses were
especially impressive, and great crowds were in
attendance at the different hours of the solemn
ceremonial
Year: 1861

Recorder Emerson's Court, by many degrees
the dirtiest and worst-furnshed courtroom in the
city, got an unexpected washing by the dash of
rain which came along yesterday afternoon. The
edge of the roof being torn away, in the course of
the repairs now going on, the rain came through
the ceiling in streams, washing one whole side of
the room, and giving the reporters corner an
especial drenching-for which we are thankful.
Had the rain come along an hour two earlier, it
would have broken up the court proceedings.
Year: 1861

Can the painter linn, or canvas portray, a
aadder thought than this Passing along one
OF onr most crowded thoreughfares, few days
since, we saw bright looking little fellow, of
some ten years of age, claspng the hand of
his reeling, intoxicated father. The feeble
strength of the child was taxed to the utter
most in the guidance of the father. We caught,
in passing, the remark, "oh we'll soon be to
jackson Square. There we can sit DOWN." Brave
boy, may the future color the picture with more
mellow hue.
Year: 1861

Capt. Kountz and his company were out last
night. We were out with them, and it was so late
when we achieved the brilliant success of getting
back to No. 70 Camp street. that we are compelled
to defer our report. Well have someth ing to say
about it on Monday.