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Year: 1861

Charles Dickens in his weekly paper is
telling curious and cruel stories abou, Chi
nese cookery. When anxious TO cook a
lamb in the highest style of the arr, the Chi
nese il is said, build low mud wall, in
closing a space of two or three feet across,
of about two feet, wide, in which ihey set
pots containing wine, vinegar, soy sau ce,
and so forth. In the inner space they light
a good fire, and in the circus thus prepared
put live lamb. The lamb naturally be-
comes thirsty from lhe great heat of the fire
and drinks what he fluids as he runs back
ward and forward in search of means of
escape When the drinks are all swallow
ed and dried into the animals flesh, the
lamb becomes exhausted, falls down dead,
and in a very short time is completely
roasted.


Turtle may be prepared according 10 the
same authority, by placing il over the FIRE
in pot OF water, in the lid of which there
is hole large enough TO allow the turtle 10
put his head. As the water becomes hot,
the turtle naturally thrusts his head out 10
get cooler air, when he is fed with species
wine aud soy sauce, which he drinks read
lily as a relief from the heat This goes on
as long as he has strength TO keep his head
up, and as the turtle does not part with lite
easily, he seldom, fails 10 90 on stuffing
himself till he is cooked.
Year: 1861

MANS AND BAGGAGB BURNED The mail
and baggage car, attached TO one of the
trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad, ran
off the track near Altona, on Thursday
night last. and before the train could be
stopped the stove was upset by the jolting
of the car, and the mail bags were SET on
fire. The baggage master, who had the
mails also in charge, was in one part OF the
car, and made narrow escape with his
life from the fire and smoke. About thirty
mail pouches and the baggage of about
eighty passengers was destroyed, The
remnants of the mails were scraped togeth-
er and sent to the dead letter Office. at
Washington. The total amount of the loss
has not yet been ascertained.
Year: 1861

Fair Sally and her lover Mat.
Close by the fire in silence sat
dish of apples rosy faced,
Was tween them on table placed
In vain poor Mat essayed to speak,
While bushes manlled Saliy's cheek
For well she knew what Mat would say,
II he could only find the way
To him she cast siGelong look,
Then from the dish an apple took,
And deity slicing it in twain,
She passed half TO the silent swain.
Mat looked confused, then frightened up,
And SAID as he the apple took,
''Now. Sally, dearest unto me
As kind as 70 this pippin be-


You've HALvED the apple-pray HAVE me
Year: 1861

v Don't Believe 1.-THE Cincinnati Dali
ly News tells the story of an editor who
recently go, married, aud being somewhat
confused, he headed the marriage notice,
"DreadFul Calamity The next day his
vie gave him proof Of bis mistake By box
Year: 1861

Mr.. y. II. FOOi>


Has sold out his stock Of goods and for
the present will retire from business in
Rcd Wing. Mr.. Foot has in his business
connections with our people made many
warm frie.ds, Ly his activity and enter
prise and fair dealing, who will hear with
regret that he is to hold forth no morc-at
cast for little while. We hope soon to
e c him again driving ahead in his old style
all obstacles giving way before the energy
and capacity Of his nature.
Year: 1861

To the East!


We call especial attention to the advcr-
tiscmcnt OF the popular nail Road route


from La Crosse to Milwaukee ard Eastward


The fine steamers Northern Belle, kcokrk,
and ocear Wave form a daily line to run
"A connection with this road. This road by
its efficient management. has heretofore and
will continue to receive large share Of the
upper Mississippi trade and travel.
Year: 1861

ALMOST a ROBBERY On Monday night
Joe Fouchet Wells, Fargo Il Co.'S Weaver
messenger, narrowly escaped with life and
treasure on his down trip from that place to
Shasta. He was travelling at a slow pace, the
night being exceeding dark, and although on
the alert, was unaware of the proximity of
danger, until the sharp click, caused by the
cooking of gun close hy his side, and the
peremptory demand to stand and deliver,
revealed in a manner more unmisakable than
pleasant, his critical situation. Feeling GER
tain that to wheel and escape would be eX-
ceedingly prohlematcal if not impossible he
boldly threw himself backwards from his
horse, clutching with great presence Of mind
his canteenas, in which was a 5000 bar
and although badly bruised 10y the fall, yet
so cleverly was it done, that, favored by the
darkness he made good his escape. His call
cuations were right, for in spite of his plum
ging, the frightened animal he was riding
was Immediately secured 10y the robber. doc
Immediately footed it to the Tower House
treasure on arm, where shortly alterward hi.
horse brought up. An examination of the
ground next morning, showed that severa
were engaged in the dustardly attempt
| Shasta Her0d
Year: 1861

The following resolutions passed unanimous
ly:


Resolved, That the Union of all the States
mast be preserved the Federal Constitution
sus tanned, and the National Flag respected
wherever it waves.


Resolved, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the bold, firm, and energetic course of
the present Administration in defense OF the Ma
tional Territory and property from the attacks
of rebels and traitors; and We pledge ourselves
.ld all that We have, to sustain the Federal
Government in the use of all its forces in main
tanning the Constitution enforcing the laws, re
capturing and preserving National Forts, Arse
mails, and other property furnishing traitors, and
in defending Union men in all parts of the
country.


Resolved, that the doctrine that State is s1l-
perior to the Federal .Goyernment,..a and that the
former has paramount claim to our allegiance,
and consequent assumption of right Of secession,
is repugnant to the institution, and to every
principle of our system of government, and can
only result in the destruction Of the Union, and
the establishment Of general anarchy.


Resolved, That we point with pride to the
uprising of the people of all classes, both native
and foreign born. in support of the Federal Ad-
minstration as giving assurance to the world
that we have n Government fixed in the hearts
Of the people. and which is able to withstand all
shocks, whether from domestic traitors or for
eign foes, and as giving further assurance OF a
speedy return of peace, by thorough crushing
out of rebellion.


Resolved, That we invite all who love the
Union and Constitution, and who favor the en-
forcement of the laws, to unite with Us in one
great Administration party, in support of the
Federal Government and National flag.


Resolved, That present Public School
system should be sustained in all its essential
features, and every effort should be made toex-
tend its benefits and efficiency, and keep it free
from all sectarian influences.


Resolved, That under present Admins
tration we look with hope to the speedy consul
nation of a Pacific Railroad, and the adoption
of a free Homestead system in the disposition
of our public lands.


Resolved, That we are opposed to the grant
ing of valuable franchises to private parties
unless clearly required for public good, and the
opinion and interests of local communities
whose rights are affected thereby, should always
be consulted, and when it is clearly requisite
that such franchises should he confined to indi-
yidual or incorporated companies the right to
enjoy them should be offered 10 free public
competition, and under suitable restrictions,
awarded to those who will accept their use for
the shortest period, or pay into the public treas
nry the largest annual or other compensation.
Year: 1861

opinion in the public mind that it is the duty
of the President to remove Mr.. Cameron from
the War Department. We believed his ap-
pointment was mistake ut the time it was
made, and are now more than ever convinced
of the fact He has shown himself not to be
the man for the times. He lacks energy, and
above all, lacks the confidence of the people.
His name is connected with TOO many iraudu-
lent contracts. Let US have man in his
place whose honesty is above suspicion, and
who will not stand in the way of vigorous
prosecution of the war.
Year: 1861

RECEPTION OF Co. E AT BURLINGToN.-AC-
c1pENT-Company E, of the 1st Regiment, re-
turned to Burlington on Friday last, and were
met with warm reception by the citizens.
Col Warren made the welcoming speech.


While salute was being fired a premature
discharge of cannon took place, by which a
man named Samuel Pope, who was ramming
home the charge, had both hands blown off,
besides injuries to his face and body from the
powder and wad. It was found necessary
to amputate both his arms, and it is doubtful
whether he will recover. Another man lost
his thumb, and third was badly burned and
Year: 1861

the second number of this paper. 1t is neatly
printed and we'll filled with vigorous editorials
all breathing spirit of devotion to the Union
The way it pitches into the Herald is eau
ton to secession sympathisers. Mr.. McNutt
the editor, is now in our county, settling up
his affairs preparatory to removing to Du-
buque. Success to him and his paper
Year: 1861

A few days since company of Federal troops
went to Savannah, No, and quietly took
possession of the press and type of the North
West Democrat, rampant Secession paper,
formerly published there. The Democrat
boldly carried at the head of its columns the
name of jeff Davis for President, and of
Claib jackson for Vice President We think
this is the right course to pursue, not only IN
regard to Secession sheets in Missouri, but
elsewhere. Treason should be put down
wherever and in whatever shape it rears
itself
Year: 1861

rwWould a successful war, resulting In
the establishment of permanent peace and uni
ty to our country, be worth more to US as a
prosperous and powerful people, than a sepa


ration of the country into two weakened and
contemplate nationalties?
If so-and so it would be-then by all
means let the war 60 on and be prosecuted to
a speedy and successful peace-a peace that
will detract nothing from our national domain,
honor or power, nor the respect with which
the whole world has been taught to regard the
United States. .r. .rs ..-
Year: 1861

All the militia force North of james River and
East of..the Alleghanies has been called out
The ruthless enemies of the South, to the num-
ber Of one hundred thousand, are now upon the
soil of our beloved State, and it becomes the
duty of all who are able to bear arms to rush
with alacrity to the fields of danger that they
may be driven from our State or be made to find
their graves beneath the green sod Of the valleys.
We hope that no one in this time of the State s
great peril will hesitate to repair as soon as pos
sible to the proper place of rendezvous We
hope that the patriotic masses will arise as one
man in the majesty of their strength and smite
their enemies as they deserve. We would ex-
hort them to


"Strike-till the last armd foe expires


Strike-for their altars and their fires


Strike-for the green graves of their sires,


God-and their native land"
Year: 1861

A Word Fur HUsBANDs.-Do not jast with
your wife upon any subject in which there is
danger of wounding her feelings; remember slIe
treasures every word you utter. Do not speak
Of great merits 10 another man s wife, ina way
to imply faults in your own. Do not reproacl
you- wife with personal defects, for if she has
sensibilty you infct wound to heal Do not
treat your wife with nattenton in company
Do not upbraid your wife in the presence of a
third party; her seDse of your disregard for her
feelings will prevent her from acknowledging her
fault Do not eDtera ain your wife by prasing
the beauty and accomplishments of 9th women.
If you have pleasant home anda cheerful wife.
pass your evenings unde, your own roof. Do
not be stern ali i silent in your own house, and
remarkable tor your sociability elsewhere.
Year: 1861

Corn BEER-Soak one pint of corn, and boil


it until it is soft; add to it pint of molasses


and one gallon of water; shake them well to-


gether, and set it by the fire, and in twenty -four


hours the beer will be excellent. When all the


beer in the jug is used, just add more molasses
and water The same corn will answer for six
months, and the beer will be fit for use in twelve


hours by keeping the jug where it is warm. In


this way the ingredients used in making gallon
of beer will not cost over four cents, and it is
better and more wholesome than cider. A little
yeast greatly forwards the working of the beer.
Year: 1861

ANOTHER VETERAN GoNE-Matthew Seay,
one OF the few remaining veterans of the Reyo
lution departed this life few days since, at his
resideLce in Henry county, at the advanced age
of one hundred and four years. 1t is said that
the old warrior was so much exercised over the
present war and his inability to engage in sec
ond struggle for Freedom, that general pros
tration of his system was the result. Quietly
and calmly he breathed his last, with blessing
upon the Southern forces in the field. He has
gone to reap the reward of his labors. Peace to
the names of the patriotic dead.-Dan. Reg.
Year: 1861

A SIGNIFICANT INoIDENT.-The Texas Chris
tian Advocate says:


GA Texas planter having responded in person
to one OF the lste calls of COL Van Dorm to- SER
vice in the West, his negroes were left in the
care OF his overseers. One night, af late hour,
the overseer was awakened by noise at the
quarter" He Immediately arose and went in
the direction of the noise far enough to ascer-
tain that it was the voice of prayer. Drawing
still nearer, he discovered that the prayer meet
ing was special occasion for the benefit of the
master who had "gone to the war;" Earnest
prayers ascended that his health and life might
be spared, and that God would grant him a safe
return" aa
Year: 1861


Once an angel strayed from Heaven
To the earthly sphere below,
) Where the orange flowers blossom
And the silv'ry streamlets flow;
And the fragrance of the flow 'rets,
Rising up through Heavens dome,
Pleased the lovely angel, and she
Nestled in her Southern home.
There the blossoms of contentment,
Peace and happiness she spread;
And dismayed, discordant demons
From those happy hearthstones fled;
While the mortals felt her presence
In the air, around, above
And in gratitude they learned the
Angel LIBERTY to Lowell!
Once across the briny water


Came monarch rich and great,
To enslave that mighty people
Whom he learned to scorn and hate;
But the angel, rising grandly,
Led the people to the field,
And they fought, and fought right nobly,
Till they made the monarch yield.
Then again the holy angel


Strewed the land with fruits and flowers,
And the sisters, Peace and Plenty,
Built anew their fragrant bowers
AnN Une StfeamletS laugneQ tnelr music
To the bowling of the trees,
And the mortals felt the angel


Kissing them in every breeze.
But there came rough invader
From the cold and cruel North,
And the angel, blanched with terror,
Called her bold defenders forth;
And they came with sword and helmet,
And their armaments all bright.
While the angel still beside them,
Nerved them for bloody fight.
Once they met the foe in battle,


And the angel bright was there,
And they slaughtered HIM at the Bsthel,
Where Jehovah answered prayer;
Where the holy angel fitted,


There the soldier stood content,
And in death he was too happy


That for her his life was spent.
Southrons! up and fight for freedom,
For the angel Liberty!
See! she lives in every blessing
81 And in every memory!
Rouse yourselves and lift her banner
Higher in the Haunting breeze,
Raise it on every hill top


Till the victory it sees.
Year: 1861

:, Those who know themselves to be indebted to
the. Spectator Office" for advertising or job
work are most respectfully and earnestly request
are due as soon as the work is completed, and
for advertising as soen as the time for which ad
vertisements We're ordered to be published ey-
pires. Any time given on such bills is an indul
gence to the person owing them.
Year: 1861

A letter from an officer in one of the Fayete te-
Vile companies gives lis a description of ad-
dress of Col. Hill, at Yorktown, few Sabbaths
ago:


Yesterday was e,nphatcally day of rest to
US all. We had only to undergo at inspection
of arms and attend dress parade 10 the evening,
which was light days work. At night we had
good sermon from Mr.. Yates our CHAPLAIN,
and plenty OF good singing After Mr.. Yates
had finished, Col. Hill gave US fine address, foil
OF good advice and counsel, euery aoord of which
Was exactly fitted to his hearers. He has cut eff
all s&lrits of every kind and not drop is to be
had ln camp; he is down on profanity, and told
US las. night, that he knew that many regarded
swearing as sort of necessary attache to a SOL
dier; that it gase emphasis and eclat to the
speech, but he said mo greater mistake could be
made; that for his part he would be afraid to
trust the courage of man who had to bolster it
up with whi-key and profanity The God fear
ing, moral soldier was the man to depend on
lie spoke of Washington, Cromwell and others
OF like cast; said they were men to be success
full that the en- my seldom the backs Of sach
men. He told Us that three times since we had
been ia this camp the long roll had sounded, and
we had promptly answered, expecting in few
hours to meet the enemy. and risk our chances
of success. He said he would, however, venture
to say, that under these circumstances, many of
us bad called upon God for help, who had neg
tected to do so while zoe felt secure He appealed
to them to know, if as soldiers and fair men this
was reasonable and proper. He appealed to the
moral men in camp to let their influence be felt
said that few might scott and deride at first,
bat they would be few, and if these men did
their duty in all the varied scenes OF camp life,
these scoffers would see it and soon hang their
/ heads in shame Tins he went on for half an
hour; not man lett his place, not word was
said, and save the constant coughing of the sick,


we had perfect silence. confess this will give
you but poor idea of the best speech | ever


heard, taking time, place and circumstances into


consideration"
Year: 1861

Though decidedly opposed to shin
plasters, we have been compelled to
facilitate business. to issue some two
dollar bills, of our own. We pay
our workman part in these individual
notes, when we lack change. and give
them also, to persons who do not
doubt our veracity. Any person in
to whose hands such may fall. who
fear keeping them in their possession
can receive current money for them
by presenting them at our office, at
any and all times, except Sundays.


We understand that Capt. S. G.
Head, contemplates issuing one and
two dollar bills, in which event we
shall call in ours.
Year: 1861

The ship-carpenters OF n. Orleans
struck for four dollars per day wages,
and say that if the demand is not
allowed in the course of week, they
will not work for less than five dol
lars per day.
Year: 1861

The scarcity Of small change is
beginning to be seriously felt in our
midst. Bring out your change, gen
tlemen, it's no use hording it up, for
you will derive no benefit by so doing,
while on the contrary, by circulating
it freely You do the community vast
amount of good.
Year: 1861

~ The schooner which was fred into, on
Wednesday, coming into Charleston harbor, is
said to have been New Jersey craft, loaded
with ice. One shot is supposed to have taken
effect, but that remains to be confirmed. The
accounts differ, as to whether she was fired
into, because she displayed no flag, or because
she displayed the United States flag. The truth
state of alarm, lest Fort Sumter may be rein.
forced, that they are hardly responsible for
their actions.
Year: 1861

SENAToRIAL.-It is a remarkable iact that
should not escape the attention of members of
the Legislature, who mean to adhere to their
oath of office to support the Constitution OF
the United States, that, the great majority of
those who are now voting against bringing on
the election of Senator, deny the power of
the Federal Government to coerce State, and
are in fact dsunionists. They are Union men,
they say, but deny the right of the Union to
resist the secession Of a State. This position
opens the way for disruption of the Govern
ment, by giving every right to State, and
not even the right to collect the revenue to the
General Government. A failure to elect a
them towards secession and Pacific Republic
In the present state of affairs if there arc men
enough in the Legislature, who are Union men
in reality, it is their duty to elect a Senator,
who is for the Union, no matter what his poll
tics may have been heretofore. If they shall
have been Democratic, so much the better. II
he never had any politics, so be it; only that
he be a Union man, believing that the Govern
ment founded by our forefathers has the right
and power to maintain its existence. Union
men who believe that the Federal Government
has no power to prevent State from seizing
the property Of the Federal Government and
converting it to their own uses, are what might
be termed "pusillanimous disunionists," and
should they prove numerous enough in the
Legislature TO prevent the election of a Sena-
tor this winter to succeed Gwin, they will fur
nish aid and comfort to the rebel secessonists,
compel the State to aid in rebel movement,
and will deserve to be hung as traitors
Would the Union men in the Legislature
properly view this subject, they would imme-
diately choose a Senator.
Year: 1861

From the Mesilla Times, of January 10th,
we get the following items


During the absence of the Rangers the citi-
zens of Pine Alto were visited several times by
Indians, who took horse or mule each time.
At ranch owned by Abadi & Co., they took
fifty head of cattle. They were pursued seYe-
raj days, but finally made their escape with the
property. Two nights afterwards the same
place was again attacked, and they took some
forty head, but were overtaken by Mr. Abadi
and the stock recovered. He also succeeded
in obtaining one horse belonging to the Apach-
eS


About fifty men left Las Cruces last Mon
day for the Organos Mountains in search Of
Indians. A party have been lately seen in
one of the canons, with a large amount of stock
probably stolen from the surrounding ranches


In the late changes in Mesia and Pine AL
to Express, no provisions has peen made fol
carrying the mail There being no Govern
ment contract to sustain it, the abandonment
of the Pine Forest Post Office will be the re
suit unless, as it is to be hoped, the citizen;
will endeavor to make an arrangement to keeI
it up by subscription. Those sending and re
ceiving letters, will have to pay twenty cents Q
letter.


The citizens Of Las Cruces for several days
past have been celebrating the feast day o
the patron Saint of the town. We learn thai
two men (Mexcans) were killed since the fet,
commenced.
Year: 1861

GEN. JAMES MCDouGAL-The speech of
Gen. James McDougal, in Assembly Hall Oh
Saturday night last, is spoken of as highly
able and creditable effort, on the exciting aues-
tions now threatening the peace of the country.
1t is said to have brought him prominently
Gwn. The other aspirants for that position
did not avail themselves of the opportunity to
address the assembled wisdom of the State
Randolph was sick, but signifed his intention
to address them some time during the week.
Denver did not speak, but will, probably, soon
define his position to those whose duty it is to
choose Senator.
Year: 1861

VERY PRoBABLE.-It is stated that Presi-
dent Buchanan will veto the Railroad bill,
should it pass the Senate. There is but little
danger of his ever having chance to veto it.
Gwin is in the Senate, and it will never pass
that body without being killed by amendments.
Year: 1861

RS- The race at Sewells' on Saturday last, be
tween the black FLY and the stallion Beaver, re-
snlted in victory to the FLY. Beaver was too
much of thorough bred to think OF beating his
fair competition. He is an edition of Chesterfield,
bound in leather.