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Year: 1861

CHAPTER I.


All my life long | had known Mary
Moore. All my life long, too, | had
known l loved her.


Our mothers were old playmates and
first cousins. My first recollection is
of a young gentleman in turkey-red
frock and morocco shoes, rocking a
cradle in w..ich reposed sunny haired
blue-eyed baby, not quite year old.
That young gentleman was /, myself.
Harry Church that blue-eyed baby
was Mary Moore.


Later still saw myself at the little
red school house, drawing my painted
sled up to the door, and arranging my
overcoat upon it, that Mary might ride
home. Many black eye have l gained
OH such occasions for other boys
liked her besides me, and she, am
afraid, was something of firt, even
in her pinafore. How daintily she
came tripping down the steps when l
called her name how sweetly her blue
eyes looked up to me from the envious
folds of her winter hood how gaily
her merry laugh rang out when by dint
of superhuman exertions, | kept her
sled before the rest, and let her stand
upon the steps exultingly to see them
all go by The fairy laugh! No one
but Mary could ever let her heart lay
SO upon her lips! l followed that
laugh up from my days of childhood
till / grew an awkward, blushing youth
II followed it through the heated
noon of manhood, and now, when the
frosts of age are silvering my hair, and
many children climb my knee and cal
me =" Father" find that the memories
of youth are strong, and that, grey
hairs and all, am following that music
still. When l was fifteen, the. frs
great sorrow of my life came upon me
was sent away to a western school
and was obliged to part with Mary
We were not to see each other for three
long years! This, to me, was like ;
sentence of death. For Mary was lik'
life itself to me.


But hearts are tough things after all


| left college in all the flush ant
vigor of my nineteenth year. wa
no longer awkward and embarrassed
| had. grown into tall, slender strip
ling, with very good opinion of my
self in general and particular. If
thought of Mary Moore, it was to i'm
agine how | would dazzle and bewil
der her with my good looks and won
derful attainments, never thinking tina
she might dazzle and bewilder me sti
more; | was sad puppy / know; bu
as youth and good looks have fled,


trust may be believed when / say tina
self conceit has left me also.


An advantageous proposal was mad
to me at this time, and accepting it,
gave up all ideas of profession, an
prepared to 60 to the Indies. In m
hurried visit home, of two DAYS, l sa,
nothing OF Mary Moore. She ha
gone to boarding school in Masss
chusetts, and was not expected hom
till the next fall. gave one sigh {
the memory Of my little blue-eyed play
mate, and then called myself a "ma
again" = s-
Year: 1861

A MORNING PAPER thinks the Confcdcratcs
north should adopt the white feather as their
emblem, instead OF the white flag.


White is the typical color Of purity and of
heaven. There was never another such atrocious
instance OF stealing the livery of heaven to
serve the devil in, as the adoption of tho white
flag by the confedcrates Of treason to gull the
defenders Of their country, AMI shield the asDls-
sins while delivering their deadly fire. 1t is an
enlarged and systematic repetition Of the white
flag tactics Of the rebels at Bull Run.


The black flag ofpiracy AMI rebellion cannot
well be advanced north-it would tcrrify the
peace" people, not into lighting, but into con.
senting that somebody should fight for them.
SO the black flag is kept back, and tho white
flag Is put forward by the trcachcrous janilarcs
Of JEFF. DAVIS, who are ready at a moment b
notice to enroll the pirate ensign and deal out
fire and sword to the supporters of the Union in
their northern homes.
Year: 1861

The POLICE REPORT that some Of the SER
want girls up town are in the habit Of leaving
the houses Of their employers, after the latter
have retired for the night, and forgetting to
lock the doors after them, give every oppcrtu-
nifty for burglars to enter. In this way, they
say, several houses have recently been robbed
Year: 1861

l'EN. WooD, the "Pcace" man of the Dqily
N''r'' is out with a card declaring that he will


oppose the war at the risk Of property, liberty
and life, The lottery man may call this
peace, but to us it looks very like war-war
to the knife against the existence of the nation.
Year: 1861

knowing the pangs Of grief that fill the breast
OF loved ones left behind, / come again
To earth With healing on my viewless wings
visit home, where late they smiled on me,
And find them weeping 0 er the day ! left.
In accents soft and low they breathe my name;
And then with sick ming hearts they turn aside
And weep. unconscious that M ling ring near.
nv mission from the cloudless realms have
To calm the swelling grief Of mourning hearts.


Could you but gaze upon that holy throng
That round this altar meet could you but see
Their pure array from every spot madeclean:
Could You but know upon whose loving breast
Your dear one now reclines; could you but see
The sparkling crown that ghtters on his brow;
Could YOU but hear the rapture of his song,
You would not. could not, wish him back again,
70 join the shining. weeping, dying throng.


Bat through those yet unnumbered years III
And she'd hope ray around NY former home (;
I'll come to guard those loy 4 ones left behind
I'll hear their prayer. and know their wishes here


And bear those wishes up to heaven.
And when your time Of trial here shall close;
When death shall stamp h~ Signet on your brow,
Ny harp shall be the first 70 welcome you
10 Join the bright seraphc choir above.


Ny mission slone-T know you would not now
Recall my soul from this bright home q mine.
10 join with you TIE nangs Of earthly life:
Live on fsr those Who need ypur liking care.
Your hearts viii not he dark for God is there.


NlhnV HN7Ae. prI 1851
Year: 1861

It was Of course to he expected that the
States would ca9erlx seize upon the issues
raised ly tie attack Oh Fort sumter ard ~
the sub~eqIeEj- W. may S;iy conSelNent, proc


lamation Of President Lincoln. tor the pur-


pose IT urging al immediate Identification Of


these States with the fortunes of The Southern


Conteelcracy We have already sufficiently
indicated or profound regret 1T the widening
di~senSunS and profound rescntments which
have been disclosed if lot created b. both ot
these developments, and have sought distinct


ly to indicate our own views Of public duty.
without countenancng the overthrow OF the


Government on the one hand as without


pledging our adhesion to the undeveloped
plans Of the Administration in the change Of
policy upon which ii has entered 1t was of
course to be foreseen that hostile assault on
the property and flag Of the United States at
Charleston, however preclpltated when ac-


companied by the Civilizations and threats Of
the yietors. would wake deep feeling Of re-
sistance throughout large portion Of the
country and when to this was added epub-
lie declaration Of the Secretary Of War Of the


Confederate States that If the independence
Of the new Conieleraey was not speedily re-
coenized by the United States. the confeder-


ate flag would soon wake over the Capitol At


Washington we should perhaps be rather
grieved than surprised al the direction pub
lie affairs have taken


The Government Of the Jnted States has
a most undoubted right Ia defend itself from
threatened attack. and to protect and pre-
serve the public property until BY the award
OF the people, ii Congress OF General Con-
vention assembled, it shall be relieved from
that responsibility. The attempt. and thus


FAR the unobstructed attempt. Of the seven


Seeded States. to decide and determine all


pending questions III a sense adverse to the
rights of the United States. has seemed to IL,
without any defence in law. right, or reason
But, while thus holding we have none the
less felt that these questions were too grave
and large to be adjusted on the part Of the
United States by Executive OF administrative
hexpedlent>. and therefore it is that we have
counseled their reference to the arbitramcnt
OF a National Council Of all the loyal States
We still think this would have been the wiser
course, if any thing like definite solution
of the questions at issue between the United
States and the Seeded States enters within
the purpose of the Administration. What
. the people of the whole country desired is
some plan ofadjustmcnt which while leaving
the General Government perfectly free to
maintain It's rights and dignity, shall rally to
its support enough Of moral force to put a
check to usurpation and aggression on the one
hand and relieve the Government on the
other from the necessity Of yindicating its
authority BY the sword, before as yet all po-
litical remedies for the evils that aff1ict the
country shall have been exhausted.


In case war should ensue between the
Government Of the United States and the
States which have renounced their allegiance
Year: 1861

HI order that our readers may be informed
Of the e)action Of the various political organi-
zationSin this Congressional District, we pub
lish the following reports Of the proceedings
of several meetings which have lately been
held -ED
Year: 1861

The following lie all extract Of letter from a
young soldier, dated Federal Hill, Oct. l6, lS6i


"You say father told you that he wss going to
take me out of the army on plea a. a minor. Well,
that al very good for him, but think have got
something to say about that, Now, was q on the
9th of October; and not only that, would not dis
grace myself or friends much rs to 90 out Of the
army on the Baby Act. No, no; not any Of that for
me. enlisted In the 5th Regiment Zouaves TO fight
for my country and her flag, and intend TO sink
swim with the 5th Regiment, and to do my duty q
true soldier to my country as to bring credit 20
my self and friends. This may seem strong, but 1
mean every word Of it. feel too. Father wrote
me letter some time ago, aud told me what he was
going TO do, and wrote him back that l did not
want TO 90 out of the army on the BABY Act, aud
what Is more would not go out. l must now close,
a. we are on guard to-day that is, our company.
Write soon."
Year: 1861

There seems to be general preference. saws
the Examiner, on the part of the States of the
Ooniederacy to prevent the Confederate tax
gatherers from making their appearance among
them, when they can save ten per centum upon
the Whole sum by collecting it under State au-
thorlty, and paying it into tie Confederate treas
ury. 1t certai ly seems to be more satisfactory
that the people should be visited by the tax COL
lectors of but one Government provided the
system of State taxation is not Objectionable on
the ground of inequality


1t is to be noticed, however, that Congress
has not apportioned the sum to be raised among
the States. without the Intervention of Confed-
crate Assessors. In the act of Congress provjs-
ion is made for the appointment of assessors by
the Confederate Government, and the valuation
OF taxable property in each State 1t would
seem, therefore, that there is no way of ascer-
tanning the amount which each State is REQUIRED
to pay till this assessment is made.
Year: 1861

.


The Augusta Constifmtionalst present the fol-
lowing views on the subject of our recognition
by foreign Powers:


But what is the significance Of recognition,
and what is the result OF 1t? The significance


is this: The Southern Republic is in a position
to make treaties Of alliance and commerce the
moment her nationality is acknowledged and her
ambassadors received. Commercial treaties viii
be formed with European Powers almost stimuli
taneously with their recognition of our national
ity. In the present temper of the N ortharn peo-
pie and their Government, it is not probable that
peace can long be maintained between them
But the overwhelming concet and arrogance of
that people will lead them into difficulties which
no diplomacy can patch up.


The commercial complications which must
aris, from the continued efforts OF the Yankees
to blockade the Southern coast Will bring them
into collision with half of Europe. This condi-
tion Of things will bring them TO their Senses
They cannot fight the whole commercial world.
They cannot keep up the war on the South with
out being involved in other wars. They will
have to follow the inevitable course OF other ma
tlons. and recognize the Southern Republicans
as an existing fact. To persist In refusing would
he TO commit themselves to perpetual war-a
war obiectless ard hopeless. To persist in re-
fi1sing woud be to make the Yankee nation an
Ishmaeite among the nations of the East-to
make their country poverty stricken waste, and
their commerce to disappear from every sea.


Some of the Northern States might continue
tbus hlpdlv obstInate and rush to their ruin
bnt others less fanatcal would shrink back from
the rninons abyss. and create a controlling peace
party.
Year: 1861

The following rules are laid down for the direc-
tion Of ladies wishing to knit sock for the SOL
diers.


Get large needles and coarse yarn. Cast on
seVenty-eight stitches, and knit the leg ten inches
long before setting the heel, which should be
lnree and half inches long, and knit of double
lh. one me and one coarse, for extra strength.
The foot should be eleven or twelve inches long.
Year: 1861




STRONG TALK.-The Hon. J. P. King. of
to . Committe in Augusta in that State, in
which he says:


"The great difficulty in the way of an
effectual accommodation is, that a great
majority of our leading men don't scant It,
Our government is too Iepublican-too
weak and too free for them, because they
will not obey and submit to it! Their
mind filled with strong and splendid gov.
ernments, and the whole country glistening
with bayonets and glittering with armor
and epaulettes. they wish the people hum
bled by being loaded down with taxes. and
the toiling millions reduced to use of meat
once week. They are right in one posi-
tion at least. Such a government would
give us peace. Napoleon, with his six
hundred thousand men, would execute the
fugitive slave laws. neutrality laws, slave
trade laws, and all other laws and without
collect plenty of taxes, whether received
from tho customs or not. He would also
make short work with some of our noisy
conventions and public meetings. and sume
of our great men would find themselves ON
the way to Cayenne. l have no wish for
such government, myself. but if the peo-
pie want strong government-because
they will not submit to q weak one-if- they
want an expensive gov't. because they will
not pay for cheap one-if they want tc
be governed BY force. because they will not
govern themselves, in the name Of peace let
the will Of the people be donel lam only
one of them. and will submit tn share thar
destiny. am native Of the south All
Year: 1861

II has been determined to change the color
OF the pantaloons worn by the artillery, cavalry
aud Infantry of the United states, from the dark
blue color to the light or sky blue worn by the IN
a few years ago.
Year: 1861

In 1850, in reply to a threat that Geor-
gia would secede. Mr.. Clay said;


New, Mr.. President, | stand here in my
place. meaning to be unawed by any threats
whether they come from individuals or
from States 1 should deplore. as much as
any man living or dead, that arms should
be raised against the authority of :he
Union, either by individuals or By
States But. after all that has occurred, if
any one State, or portion of the people of
any State. choose to place themselves in
military array against the Government Of
the Union. I'm for trying the strength of
the Government Applause in the galleries
| am for aseertaining whether we have a
Government or not-practical. efficient.
capable of maintaining its authority, and
ofupholding the powers and interests which
belong to a Government. Nor, sir am |
to be alarmed or dissuaded from any such
course by intimatiOns of the spilling of
blood. If blood Is to be split, by whose
fault is it? Upon the suppOsition, | main
tain it will be the fault Of those who choose
to raise the standard of disuniOn. and en-
deavor to PROSTATE this Government; and,
sir. when that is done, 50 long as it pleases
God to give me voice to express my sen
timents. or an arm. week and enfeebled as
it may be by age, that voice and that arm
will be on the side of my country for the
support of the general authority, and for the
maintenance of the powers Of this Union -
CApp'aase in the 81 cries.
Year: 1861

SOMEBODY, we don't know who, and it
makes no difference, thss warns the young
men to look out for the women


Young men keep your eyes peeled
when you are after the women. Is the
pretty dress or form attractive Or pret-
~ face even?


Flounces, boy, are no consequences.
pretty lace will grow old. Paint will wash
off


The sweet smile of the first will give way
TO the scowl of the Iermagant. The neat
form vii. be pitched into calico. Another
and far different being will take the place
OF the lovely goddess whose smiles sweeien
sour candy.


Keep your eye peeled, boy when you are
after the women. If the little dear IS cross,
and scolds at her mother in the back room
you may be sure that you will get Panicu-
lar fits all around The house. If she apollo
gizes for washing dishes, you will need
girl 10 fan her. If she bushes when found
al the wash-tub, with her sleeves rolled up,
be sure, sir, that she is OF the Goldfish aris-
iocracy, little breeding and little sense.


If you marry girl who knows nothing
but to commit woman slaughter on the pi-
ano, you have the poorest piece of music
ever got up.


Find one whose mind is rich, then pitch
in. Don't be hanging around like a sheep
thief as though you was ashamed TO be
seen in the day time but walk up like a
chicken to the dough, and ask for the ar
ticlen
Year: 1861

In the narrative of the Arctic Voyage OF
Capt Mcclure, of the British Navy, is the
following story OF two ravens which became
domesticated on board the Investigator.
The raven 1t appears, is the only bird that
braves polar winter, and in the depth OF
the season he is seen 10 fit through the
cold and sunless atmosphere like an evil
spirit, his sullen croak alone breaking the
stiffness of the death-like scene. No one
of the crew attempted 10 shoot the ravens,
they consequently became very oold,a Will
be seen from :he following story


"Two ravens now established themselves
as friends of the family in Mercy Bay. liv-
ing mainly by what little scraps the men
Nigh; have thrown away alter meal times.
The ships dog, however, looked upon these
as his special perquisites, and exhibited
considerable energy in maintaing his rights
against the ravens, who nevertheless out
witted him in way which amused every
one. Observing that he appeared quite
willing to make a mouthful OF their own
sable persons, they used to throw them
selves intentionally IN MS way, JUST as me
mestins were being cleaned out on the dirt
heap outside the ship. The dog would i'm
mediaiely run at them and they would Just
hy few yards the dog then made another
run, and again they would appear TO escape
him but by an inch, and SO on until they
had tempted and provoked him to the shore
considerable distance off. The ravens
would then make direct flight for the ship


and had generally done good execution
long before the poor mortified looking dog
Year: 1861

Don't get discouraged Who ever gain
ed anything by drawing down the corners
of his mouth when cloud came over the
sun, or letting his heart drop like lead
weight into his shoes when misfortune
comes upon him? Why, man, if the world
knocks you dowu and josiles past you in IFS
great race, don't sit whining under peoples
feet, but get up rub your elbows, and be-
gin again. There are some people whom,
even 10 look at, is worse than a dose of cal.
omel tea. What if You do happen to be
little puzzled on the dollar and cent ques-
tion Others beside you have stood in
exactly the same spot, and struggled bravely
out OF it, and are neither halt, lame or blind,
that you cannot do otherwise. The wealth
er may be dark and rainy-very we'll
laugh between the drops and think cheerily
of the blue sky and sunshine that surely
come tomorrow. Business may be dull,
make the best of what you have, and look
forward TO something more hopeful. Ifyou
catch fall, don't lament over your bruises,
but be thankful that no bones are broken
If YOU can't afford roast beef and plum pud-





ding, eat your Goldfish joyfully, and bless
your God for the indigestion and dyspepsia
you have thereby escaped The luckiest
fellow that ever lived might have woes
enough if he set himself seriously to work
looking them up. They are like invisible
specks OF duet you don't see them till you
put on your spectaces. But then, it is
worth while to put on spectaces to discover
wha, IS great deal better lie, alone }?


Don't get discouraged, little wife, Life
is not long enough to spend inAaming your
eyes and reddenng your nose because The
pudding WON'T bake, and your husband says
the new shirts you worked over so long,
"set like meal bags" Make another pud-
ding-begin the shirts anew Dom. feel
''down in the mouth, because dust will set
tie and clothes will wear out, and crockery
will get broken. Being a woman don't pro-
cure you an exemption from trouble and
care you have got to fight the battle of life
as well as your husband, and it will never
do TO give up without bold struggle. Take
things as they come, good and bad together
and whenever you feel inclined 10 cry,
just change your mind and laugh Keep
the horrors at arms length. Never turn a
blessing round 10 see if it has got dark
side TO it, and always take it for granted
that things are blessings until they prove TO
be something else.


Never allow yourself to gel discouraged,
and you'll find the world pretty comfora-
BILE sort of place after all.
Year: 1861

Eternal Light Eternal Light


How pure the soul must be,
When placed within thy searching sight
1t shrinks not, but with calm delight,
Can live, aud look on Thee!
The spirits thar surround Thy throne,
May bear the burning bliss
But that is surely theirs alone,
For they have never. never known


A fallen world like this.
Ohl how shallII, whose native sphere


Is dark. whose mind is DIM,
Before tn Ineffabie appear,
And on my naked spirit bear


That uncrealed beam
There is a way for man to rise


To that sublime abode;,
An offering aad sacrifice
A Holy Spirits energies


An advocate with God.
These-these prepare US for the sight
Of majesty above;
The sons of ignorance and night.
Can stand in the "Eternal Light"


Through the Eternal Lovem
Year: 1861

HAVE YOU ENEMIES ?-Go straight on and
don't mind Them If they get in your way
walk round them regardless oil their spite.
A man who has no enemies, is seldom good
for anything-he is made OF that kind OF
material which is SO easily worked thai ev-
cry one has hand in it. A sterling char
acter is one who thinks for himself, and
speaks what he thinks; he is always sure
to have eremies. They are as necessary
TO him as fresh air they keep him alive
and active A celebrated character who
was surrounded by enemies used 10 remark.
I" They are sparks which, il you do not
blow, will go out themselves" Let this be
your feeling while endeavoring to live
down the scandal of those who are bitter
against you. If you stop to dispute, you
do but as they desire, and open the way
for more abuse. Let the poor fellows talk
there will be reaction if you perform but
your duty, and hundreds who were once
alienated from you will flock TO you and
acknowledge their error.