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Year: 1861

N =. Willis, who is writing war let
ters on tinted note paper at Washington,
gives his impressions Of Mr.. Lincoln in
last weeks Home Journal:


"The President, of course, is not to be
spoken with, except upon urgent bust
ness, in these days but chance gave me
a very pleasant exchange of few words
with him last evening. Passing across
the interior hall at the White House,
toward the driving room where Mis-.
without ceremony, met the chief mag
istrate on his way from the tea room to
his Office. Evidently thinking that was
in search of himself, he stopped, shook
hands, and looked inquiringly; upon
which l introduced myself, apologized
for the interruption, and stood back to
let him pass. But, having thus been
made to know me, he took the occasion
to obviatc embarrassment by few apt
words, and ended by most courteously
showing me the way to Mrs. Lincoln S
reception room.


With my four or five years of court
life In Europe, had never seen that
awkward matter for a high functionary,
an unexpected and brief interview with a
stranger, more admirably and winningly
done It vas ch characteristic, for there was
no ceremony about it; but while ii was
full Of tact toward me, it was quite as
full Of simple dignity for himself. Tho
not courtly manner, it was what courtly
manner tries to initiate a mien and
presence too absolutely natural and direct
for Brummel' to approve, but which
would have been exceedingly admired by
a Wellington or Palmerston.. It is I'M.
possible to look in Mr.. Lincoln's face,
and hear him speak few words, without
believing in him. He looks as honest as
he does tall-and he is taller than most
people-while, in the absorbent openness
of his frank eyes, and the ready intelli-
gence of his features and his express
sion, there is plenty Of promise Of ca
pability."
Year: 1861




An ingenious Partisan ststioner, who
for some years past has taken up his
abode at Shanghai, has returned to Par
is, bringing with him curious Chinese
invention. This extraordinary discovery
consists in the composition Of paper
which can be made to last as long as one
wishes, by the use of water or eau ma
gique. The paper must be beforehand
prepared, by some means known only to
the buyer and seller, and is then saturat-
ed with the water which is colorless,
tasteless, and scentless. The length of
of time that one desires the paper to last
is regulated by the introduction of pure
water to weaken the effect For instance,
if the paper is to be decomposed within
six days, the eau nsogique is put on with
out adulteration if month, certain
quantity of pure water is to be used -
With this paper, then, the willy Chinese
write their billet dour, taking care, how
ever, that the corrosive water and their
passion shall be Of the same weight. The
water is called Divine Ink" and the
paper Exquisite Prudence" If Di.
vine Ink and Exquisite Prudence take
up their permanent abode in civilized
countries, what death blow twill be to
all breach of promise suits, which, for
the most part, at least, are founded on
love letters, written promises, etc. And
then, again, how many dishonest persons
would sign promiesory notes, knowing
that, thanks to the encre diuine, their
signature would soon disappear in fact,
such an invention is . most dangerous
one, reversing the present order Of
things, and opening wide field for ras'
o'lity
Year: 1861

AN ACT to provide for the issue and


sale Of State Bonds to procure loan


of money for the State of Iowa, to


enable it to repel invasion and defend


itself in war.


SECTION l Be 1t enacted BY the Gen.
eral assembly ofMe State of Iowa, That
the State Of Iowa for the purp-s 50 Of
borrowing money to enable the State to
rebel invasion and defend itself in var,
hereby authorizes the issue and sslo Of
Year: 1861

THE following remarkable poem, purportng have been
written by the author Of The Rase destroyed subsequent
the production Of the latter has
or may not be reliable It is said have been reproduced
native lad between nine and Of age, who
irey unacquaned with the English language declaring
to have been communicated him by the spirit Edgar
Poe This is the third communication that subunarans
AVE received from that potent spirit hop
d that it viii be the last othe kind We no faith; for
he benefit of piritualists at large We give Plaeel
Once, while sitting in my study,
Musing DER the misty muddy,
Crude creations Of the sages
or the lost and olden time,
As 1 POndered, shrewdly guessing
Yet no doubtful thought cOnfessing,
Nor syllable expressing
If that raft OF prose and rhyme,
Floating down the burthened ages,
Bore single truth sublime,


Something uttered, Nary time"
Troubled to the very gizxard
By that voice, I said, some wzard,-
Some far-sighted witch wizard
From the frosty, northern cline,
Where the bOreal-beams burn brightly
Through the long nght-IOme unsghtly
Witch or wizard tbs, that nightly
Breweth mischief for the time,
Haunts me in my lonely ruin
With this chatter and this chime.


Came answer, " Nary time 70
Then-each single hair upstandng-
Half entreating, half commanding,
In troubled voice, whose tremor
Told the terror Of the time,
Enter Sir, Said 1, if mortal!
implore you at the portal,
At my ever open portal


Enter now and cease that chime.
VIII you enter at my portal?
VIII you that chatterng chimeS


Loud the answer, Z" Nary timeP'
Tis demon! then muttered,
And the words had scarcely uttered
When fierce and fiery serpent
Coiled before in his slime
Peal on peal of fendish laughter,
Echoing from roof and rafter,
Rose and followed fast and faster,
Like wild, unbroken rhyme;
And to fill the distant pauses
Came the chatter and the chime


Came a louder Nary time ~
Then a something less surprising
Rose and stood before me-rising
Near my cushioned couch Of slumber-
had slept from eight till nine
For the noise Of my awsking
Startled him who had been taking
Nap for nap beside me, breaking
On my dream with dreams canine;
Torturing my sleepless fancy
With his intermittent whine.


Out you brute, and cease that whine!
Year: 1861

CHALLENGE FOR NAVAL NGAGEMENT.-We learn
that on Saturday last the Confederate war steamship
Patrick Henry, formerly the Yorktown, came down
James River, to within mile or two of Newport's
News. and offered challenge for combat to large
United States Frigate lying off that point So great
was the agitation and confusion board the Frgate
is sad that they did not take time to fur their avn
ngs but pulled them right down and beat toquarters
The Patrick Henry stopped of at her position, with
Ter ports open ready for combat if she could induce
the Yankee to come from under the guns of the shore
battery but the latter positively declined the invitation
and stuck to her safe place. 1t is believed by those
who witnessed the operation that the Patrick Henry
woad have ventured battle regardless of the shore bat
terry but for the presence of two or three Federal gun
boats.-Norfolk Day Book.
Year: 1861

altered bills and countcrEeiting will be next
10 impossible.


Congress, by inaugurating the proposed
system, will assume a very grave RESPONSE
bliity, and every possible safeguard should
be thrown around it that their united Wis
dom and the history and the experience of
the world can furnish It is wonderful how
small defect will destroy the safety and
the efficiency Of any banking law. Knaves
and sharpers will take advantage of it to
swindlc the people without mercy. With
us, confidence" in any banking system lis
plant Of slow growth and until we get
a copy Of the bill and have time carefully
to examine all its provisions, VIC cannotin-
dorsc it. It Will be we'll for our readers as
tar ss possible to adopt the same policy.
Year: 1861



 MR. EDITOR We have passed along very quietly, sinco the burning of the Woolen Factory some weeks since (which did not however affect largo circle, as general invitations to partici- pate in the ceremonies were not given out) till we received news that there was rebellion in Goshen, and although the Home Guards have not yet disbanded, still it is evident that many minds are agitated with the question and the re- fears as yet expressed of invasion of the town, as no doubt exists of the disposition of the Guards, in case of necessity, to display their ability to keep up smart running fire.

 Since the ebullition of religious feeling in the Republican Farmer few weeks since we have been looking for higher attainments but not dis Standard hath this extent, no more, viz: Float ing the Stars and Stripes, (they being the em- blem of patriotism, justice and equality, excites angry and hostile feelings and is therefore wrong all the time and very wicked O Sundays.

 The Knight of the Shears at Messrs. J. P Hawley & Co. still continues to exhibit, to those who approach him, unmistakable symptoms of disposition to give em fits and in an out and out set to convince them that he is qualified for the position of belligerent (no reference to recent military services and achievements.)

 The Hosiery Co. continue to run their works and we have no doubt will find it remunerative as the cost of production must be materially lessened in both labor and material.

 l We have Collection agency established here for the Counties of Litchfeld and Berkshire (for particulars see small bills and circulars) and as the references are first class it is considered to be we'll calculated to command the attention of the public and be ample provision for both coun- ties and as we like to be as central as possible its location here is correspondingly gratifying. We intend to celebrate the Fourth if we can make the agency available to collect the powder and if the effort is successful shall report on Thursday morning. Yours Truly, MUT1Us.
Year: 1861

n@. We are informed of meeting in this town on Saturday last, of delegation of per. sons of secession proclirities, evidently by ap- pointment. Six of the neighboring towns were represented, beside Litchfeld. Hon. G. c. Woodruff was waited upon, with what result has not yet transpired, though it is not difficult te imagine. The rumor is that he politely showed them the door of his office.

 Is it possible that any secret organization o traitors is being formed in this County in pursu ance of an adopted plan to stir up cieI ,car il our own borders?

 Such an organization cannot long remain SC cret, and we shall give the public all such in formation of the diabolical plots and counsel lings as we can gather. We have now the hume. of those who are suspected of meeting on Satur day last in Litchfeld for this purpose, but with hold them until we are more fully informed O the results of that meeting, or the re-assembline of the delegation, and the organization of any such traitorous band in this County
Year: 1861

U5Our German friends are a little offended
that we accused one oftheir countrymen last week
OF committing an unmentionable crime, and as
sert that the offender was Frenchman. It mat
tiers very little, we presume, what country the
fellow came from. He was spoken of as Ger
man, not because it was believed German
would commit crime sooner than any other
man-native or adopted but simply because his
accent was foreign, his name unknown, and as
rumor ascribed him of that nationality, it was
used as convenient mode of designating him.
Year: 1861

HENRY EvERETT.--This gentleman has been
nominated for Treasurer of Nevada county. We
know not who his competitors may be, and we
care not. He is as good aman as the voters can
possibly have, and they will be sensible If they
"freeze to him.
Year: 1861

BUYING AN ELEPHANT.-The San Bernerdino
Patriot says the work of recruiting is going on
among the secessionists in the southern counties
of this State, and it is presumed their intention
is to capture Fort Yuma. Suppose they should,
from what source will they draw their supplies,
in order to be able to retain it?
Year: 1861

l present myself to the voters Of Bridgeport
Township as an Independent candidate for the
Office OF. Justice of the Peace, subject alone te
the Endorsement of the people.


jy6te' WARREN HEATON.
Year: 1861

The NEz PERcEs MNEs,-The Oregon
Statesman Of April sth says Of these mines


The spasmodic and sometimes ll.natured
efforts made TO support these mines, are
pretty conclusive evidence that they are a
hoax. We only regret that so many have
been led OFF by the seductive clamor, who
could i'll afford the expense and loss Of time.
We have made considerable inquiry, aud
read what has been published respecting
these mines. The most direct and positive
proof yet brought to light is that citizen
Of this county, a gentleman Of the most un-
impeachable character for veracity, left here
for the placer in question. He at length
reached mountain said TO be clad with
snow, and impossible at that season. The
general impression among other prospect
Ors was. that twenty-five miles further on
there were probably diggngs that would
pay three cents to the pan per day
Year: 1861

HoMEs FOR THE ISpUsTRIoUs.-W We call
attention to the advertisement Of the Illi-
nois Central Railroad Company in another
page of this paper. The Company have for
sale l 200, 900 acres Of the most fertile Prn-
ire farming lands IN the whole west
which they propose to dispose Of in. small
tracts and upon long credit. favorable
opportunity is thus offered 10 enterPTising
persons with but small capital at their COM
mand to secure comfortable homestead and
the prospect of fortune in the future. The
State of Illinois is rapidly increasing in pop
ulation and Aourishing towns will constant
ly spring up along the line Of the Central
road 50 that farms which now can be'ohtain-
ed at the cost of few hundred dollars, may
with great probability be worth as many
thousands at the end Of 5 comparatively
short period. -s--- 6.
Year: 1861

THAT GHOST AsAIE.-The ghost which was
wont to promenade Erie and Prospect streets,
has become emholdened by the imPunity
with which it has walked, and two or three
nights since appeared upon Seneca street,
between St. Clair aud Lake, terribly fright
ening seme children who were going home
from q visit. This style Of practical joking
has gone too far and must be stopped. Some
nervous person may yet be so frightened by
the reckless person who persOnates a ghost,
as to cause serious injury and perhaps death
Any man, young or old, who will indulge
in such performances, is a public nuisance.
ana should be abated IN the most expedient
and effeGtual manner. His person should
be no more respected than that of burglar
or highway robber.
Year: 1861

THE RIGur WOMAN IN TIE RIGHT
PLACE.-A man Of family, and rather
too fond Of riding with the girls, hav-
ing made an appointment in North Ad-
ans TO ride out by moonlight with a
lady acquaintance, drove smartly TO the
meeting place, helped the fair damsel
into the buggy, ana gave her q friendly
hug and kiss. After recovering from
the embrace, the lady threw OF her
bonnet, and tho roguish face Of his wife
confronted The inoonStaut husband
Year: 1861

The wool trade was marked during the
month Of September, by unusual activity
in the New York market The transac-
tious comprised all kinds Of domestic
fleece ard pulled wools, but they were
confined chiefly to low and medium quail
ties, which rose rapidly in price. The
sales quite exhausted the supply OF pulled
wool, and there is said to be but little
fleece wool now in a. condition to be sent
to market, tho late demand for it having
consumed it faster than it can be prepared
for sale. The California and Texas woods
have been nearly all disposed Of. Sales of
the new California clip, yet to arrive, be
ing already made The same briskness OF
trade in this article has sensibly affected
fine foreign woods. All descriptions OF
medium aud low qualities OF foreign wool.
have met with quick sales At advanced
prices, and the markets have been swept
of nearly everything of that nature. The
new clip, from the inferior, of woods, which
about the first of September were selling
at 2S to 80 cents, now command 40 cents,
and rates are expected to rule high for
some time, as it will require from six to
twelve months to properly replenish the
market with stock.
Year: 1861

GolDsMlrHs PArIESr-A poor woman,
understanding that Docter Goldsmith had
studied physie, and hearing of his great
humanity, solicited him in a letter 10 send
her something for her husband. who had
lost his appetite and was reduced to a
most melancholy state. The good natured
poet waited on her instantly, and after
some discourse with his patient, found him
sinking in sickness and poverty. The
doctor told them they should hear from
him in an hour, when he would send them
some pills which he believed would prove
efficacious: He Immediately went home
and put ten guineas into a chip box. with
the following label "These must be used
as necessities require: be patient and OF
good heart" He sent his servant with
this prescription to the comfortless mourn
err, who found it contained a remedy supe.
rior to anything Galen or his tribe could
administer-Lite of Goldsmith
Year: 1861

"a straw will show the way the wind blows
Raleigh Register.


That will depend upon circumstances. Such
straw for instance as the Register is, does not.
Even its friends cannot tell from it, which way the
wind blows Another Old saw is. however, more
descriptive of the Register. 1t runs thus, 1.-THE
money makes the mare CO."


But why should falsehood be manufactured to
make something out of a straw? 1t was quite as
convenient to tell the truth. We published simply,
as an item of news, statement from a respectable
paper, the authority Of correspondent, that the
Confederate States Governmen: did not fire salute
on the reception of the news of North Carolina S
secession. We simply said it was strange. And
the Register has it. that we took it in high dudgeon,
and thence proceeds to reiterate falsehood which
we fully exposed and nailed to the counter in Cur
somewhat noted Card Of May llth. Has Mr. Syme
forgotten that Card? The public have not; and it
knows how utterly groundess the charge is.
Year: 1861

The Richmond Examiner, of the 14th, pays the
following tribute to our gallant Regiment:


"Honor those to whom honor is due. All our
troops appear to have behaved nobly at Bethel buta
the honors of that day clearly due to the splen
did regiment of orth-Carolina, whose charge of
bayonels decided It, and presaged their conduct on
many more important field. Virginias solemn
sister is justly jealous of glory; her simple, honest
courageous population weary of the grand silence
of the forests of pine, they have out to fight
with deep determination to make their mark,
which both friends and foes have yet to fathom.-
Of this occasion North Carolina may be content
No forced praise and empty compliment are neces-
sary now: for every statement of the facts, made
no matter by whom, or how brings out the steady
tves in light too clear to leave any place for error
cause for regret, except that the foe neither
would nor could await their advancing line of steel"


The Richmond Dispatch has the following:


The noble North. Carolina Regiment, at the bat
tie of Bethel Church, covered itself and the Old
North State with glory. MAJOR Hill, of that regi-
mcnt, is one of the most thoroughly educated sol
diers and scholars of the South true and gallant
gentleman as ever brcathed. |. was eminenty
proper that North-Carona, being the next State
South to Virginia. should stand side by side with
the Old Dominion in this battle We commend it
to Old Abes consideration whether even if he could
get through Virginia, he will not find the North
Carolina Jordan, next door to US, "a hard road to
travel?"
Year: 1861

- We know how to estimate the low and mali
cious assaults which the Editor of the Register is
constantly making On US through the columns of his
paper and we can afford to treat such assaults, from
such source, with seorn and contempt But in
the name of this community we denounce him for
his gross and malicious assaults on MIR. Badger
That venerable patriot and statesman has never
wronged the Editor Of the Register He only voted
against him for Convention printer, he had right
to do and for this, and this alone, he is rdiculed
and maiigned in the columns of the Register.


The Editor of the Register is the most malicious
individual we hase ever known. The only one pun
ished by his maliceis husself 1t harms no one but
the unhappy individual who churns his own venom,
and plies his wits to devise occasions for gratifying
his malignant feelings through the columns OF his
paper His wits, did we say? His wtC) is as
stale as decayed sour-krout.


Mr. Badger, We knew, does not regard the Editor
We feel sure that he has not even read any of his
articles about him. ,...
Year: 1861

TIE HARPERs FERRY MovEMENr.-The Richmond
Dispatch has the following important remarks in
reference to the evacuation Of Harpers Ferry:


We have learned some facts in connection with
movements at Harpers Ferry which satisfy us that
the operation Of the Confederate troops in that d.
rection is controlled by the wisest military councils,
and that the imbecile Lieutenant General at Wash
ington will soon find tina: he has more than his
match in the younger and better soldiers who lead
the arms of the Southern Republic"
Year: 1861

The article over the signature of "Carolus" mer-
its careful reading and serious consideration. 1t
is from the pen of one of the best informed Eastern
gentlemen upon the condition Of our Sea. Coast
The defeat of Mr.. Smiths ordinance gives much
dissatisfaction in the East
Year: 1861

The Greensboro Times says, that there are fifty
men in that County who have been engaged in
making the very best rifles. They are said to be
equal to any. if made little larger and stronger,
and furnished with an iron ram.rod We shall, no
0ouot need these very rifles in the progress of the
war. Give our good riders such rife, pistol and
Saore and they will make the best Cavalry in the
world.
Year: 1861

The rifle machinery recently at Harper's Ferry
will be removed to the Arsenal at Fayetteville and
workmen will soon be there to manufacture arms, &c.
= PRovIsIoNs-We are glad to see that the citizens
of Charlotte have standing arrangement for afford
ing refreshments to the soldiers passing on their
way to the seat of war. Let US help those brave
fellows in every possible way
Year: 1861

There can be no doubt but New York is com
ing around? We mean she is under conviction"
and may be expected to repent" speedily |!
AS a proof of it see what the Tribune says of
the very silly harangue of Lincoln in lndepend-
ence Hall, Philadelphia. No "truckling to
slavery and wrong" in this. Read it Southern
men:


The few but fit words uttered yesterday in
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, by Abraham
Lincoln, in response to an allusion to the I'M
periled and distracted state of the country,
must thrill every patriot heart. Rejoice lovers
of Freedom! for your sentiments have found
a memorable expression from the lips OF the
elected Chief of the Nationl His reply TO
Mayor Woods more insidious reflection was
admirable; but the Philadelphia appeal was
more direct and pointed, and the response was
most forcible and happy. Let it be read by
every hearth, and pondered by every American,
until the heart of Childhood even shall glow with
its spirit, and the nation be brought to realize
that it is to be saved by truth, not dlssimula-
ton, by cherishing the spirit of Liberty and
Justice not trucking to Slayey and Wrong
Thank God that the Hour of our trial has found
the Man who is to pilot us nobly through It's
troubles and its perils
Year: 1861

AT HoaE-We were pleased to see our pop
ular young townsman, c. c. Clark, Esq, one
of our Commoners in the Legislature just ad-
iourned, on the street yesterday. Legislative
labor must have gone light with him as he
looks very well indeed This was Mr.. Clark S
first term in the Legislature and it is matter
of qualification to his constituents that he has
taken prominent and respectable stand
We believe that he has been true to all local
interests, and doubt not but his course IN mat
ters affecting the State at large has been such
as will give general satisfaction to the people
of the county,


Mr. Alfred our other Commoner came down
also Monday night and went on to his home
in the lower part of the county.


Mr.. Street our Senator arrived home on Sat
urday evening.