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Year: 1861

A KENTUCKIAN's CHARGE TO UNION SOL
ptERs.-But when you meet in battle array
those atrocious conspirators, who, at the
head of armies. and through woes unutterable
are seeking the ruin of our common country,
remember that since the sword famed over
the portals of paradise until now, it has been
drawn in no holier cause than that in which
you are engaged. Remember too, the mil
lions whose hearts are breaking under the
anguish of this terrible crime, and then strike
boldly. strike in the power of truth and duty,
strike with bound and shout, well assured
that your blows will fall upon ingrates, and
traitors. and parricides, whose lust for power
would make this bright land one vast Col
gotha, rather than be baked of their guilty
aims, and may the God of your fathers give
you the victory. Holt.
Year: 1861

JAoKsoNIAN SENTMENTs.-Some men, in
their zeal for party, seem to forget that they
have a country, and that the President, to
whatever party he may belong, is the repre-
sentative of that country What if you or
do not like some of the principles of Mr..
Lincoln, or approve of the means by which
ne was elected? Still, he is our country's
President, and to sustain our country in its
present conflict we must sustain him. What
if, in discharge of the tremendous response
blities which depend upon him, he sometimes
exercises doubtful powers, or violates the
letter of the law, shall we therefore abandon
the cause of our country by withdrawing
from him the men and moaey necessary for
its defense? Shall we go further, espouse
the cause of the enemy, and throw every
possible obstruction in the way of our own
Government? If so the traitors doom and
the hangman's halter would be our just re-
ward.-AmOS KenddU
Year: 1861

He may also pride himself in the con-
sciousness that although he may not wear
dogs collar he has brass enough in his impu
dent forehead to furnish brace of collars for
all the dogs in creation. This Kentucky
Thersites is admirably qualified for the office
of Blnckguard Extraordinary and Scuilion
Plenipotentary to the Court of jeff Davis,
for his brain is as feeble as his lungs are for-
skunks
Year: 1861

has won for itself such renown for the cure OF
every variety of Throat and Lnng Complaint. that
1t is entirely unnecessary for us 10 recount tile
evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been en-
ployed. Az il has long been in constant use
throughout this secton we need not do more than
assure the people It's quality is kept up to the best
IL ever has been, and that it may be relied on to
do for their relief all it has ever been found TO do
Year: 1861

In the year 1909, Pierre Pitois was
sergeant in the twelfth regiment of the
line, then quartered in Strasburg. He
was native of that half savage. half civil
lied part of Burgundy known under the
name of Morvan, and his comrades ever
spoke Of him as "tough customer" AL
ways the first and last to fire, he had the
reputation of liking but two things in the
world-the smell of powder and the whist
ling of bullets.


Now, one day our friend Pierre took it
into his head to address a letter to his
colonel, in which he applied for leave of
absence to go and sec his aged mother,
who was dangerously i'll. He added that
his father being seventy-eight years OF age
and suffering under paralytic affection,
could not be of any use in nurse-tending
the poor woman, and he pledged himself
to return as soon as the health Of his moth.
or should be restored.


The coloneps reply to Pierres applica
ticn was, "that as the regiment might al
any moment be ordered to take the field
no leave cf absence could be obtained"
Pierre Pitcis submitted. A fortnigh
elapsed, and then second letter was re
ceived by the colonel, in which Pierre in
formed him that his mother had died with
Year: 1861

Marshal Rynders made speech in New York the other day. We quote from it single passage, which will show where the Marshal is:

 "True democrats at the North will never fight against the South. If that is treason, let them indict me for it, or if it is mispri- son of treason, let me be doubly indicted. The democrat who would fight against the South is more than half republican. If a democratic company volunteers to go South to subjugate the South, I say to them, you are traitors to your country, and l trust that the destroying angel will pass over you in the night time, like he did over the host of Sennacherib, and that the rising sun will look down upon the upturned faces and fixed, glaring eyes of your corpses.'' A voice. '' You are a political dema- gogue.''

 Rynders. "I won't go on till that man is put out Are you afraid to put him out, you d-d cowardly set?" Man is put out Three cheers are given for Rynders, who proceeds: "Who brought this trouble on our land? Not ourselves. We had no hand in dissolving the Union. We did all we could to avoid these troubles. But if war comes, and l have to fight. will fight to the death for South Carolina. i"
Year: 1861



 MEssRs. EDIToRs: On Saturday last the two candidates for seat in the State con vention addressed their felow-citizens of Benton township, in Conway county, on the political crisis that is now upon the country. Doctor Menefee and Doctor Stal- lings are the candidates.

 Doctor Menefee led off in very able and eloquent speech of an hours length, in which he evinced thorough knowledge of the theoretical structure of our government. and protrayed with a master hand, the va rious relations which exist between the general and State governments. He spoke feelingly of the long train of abuse that had been heaped upon us by our northern brethren; and cfthe many concessions made by the South for the sake of the Union.- The Doctor went on to say, that we had lived under the constitution for more than 70 years; and during all that long period of time, we had not in a solitoyy instance, violated the federal consttution-but how had our northern brethren acted towards us-let history speak. They had repeated | ly violated the constitution, by voting against the admission of slave States into the Union-by saying that the irrepressi- ble conflict must go on-by holding in con- tempt the decisions of the supreme court by nullifying in eleven northern States the fugitive slave clause of the constitution by electing sectional President upon sectional platform; and that Lincoln him self had said prior to his election, that the | Union could not exist half slave and half free; and that in the late election Lincoln received perhaps some two or three hun dred thousand free negro votes; and that he was elected upon the one idea alone, of | placing the negro upon perfect equality with the white mana doctrine he knew, that no chivdlric son of the South would ever submit to. Cries from the crowd, no, no, we never will submit to any such doc urine. The Doctor closed and Mr. Stall lings took the stand, evidently under much embarrassment, and after considerable pause, he said that this was great go- vernment-that he loved the Union-that we had lived under it for a long time-that if it were dissolved we might never get such another; and closed by saying that he expected to be Union man till Gabriel should blow his horn, etc.

 Doctor Menelee then took the stand again, and addressed the crowd for ten or fifteen minutes in most forcible manner. He completely fayed his adversary from head to foot, stating that his opponent was for the Union, while he was for preserving the constitution of his country-that the Union was worth nothing without the con- stitution was preserved in its purity-that if the North did not give us a guarantee of oU our just constitutional rights by the 4th of March-he was for dissolving our con-. necton with the general government. His speech had the most happy effect, and judging from the popular feeling, I think the Doctor will get two to one in Benton township. Your ob't. serv't.,

 STEADMAN.

 Conagqy county, Jan. 2S, 1861.
Year: 1861

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, LITTLE RocK, ARK.,l

 February 6M, 1861. { CAPT. TorTEN.

 Comnaonding q. s. 4. Liule Rock, 1rk SIR: There is now in this city a consider able number of citizens of this State. who have come here under arms with the avow. ed purpose of taking possession of the U S. Arsenal. Reliable information has been received that a large force of citizens are on their march to this place for the same purpose. This movement is prompted by the feeling that perxades- the citizens ef this State, that in the present emergency the arms and munitions of war in the Ar senal should be under the control of the State authorities in order to their security This movement, although not authorized by me, has assumed such an aspect that it becomes my duty as the Executive of this State to interpose my official authority to prevent collision between the people of the State and the federal troops under your command.

 therefore demand in the name of the State the delivery of the possessions of the Arsenal, and munitions of war under your charge, to the State authorities, to be held subject to the action of the convention, to be held on the 4th day ofMarch next. This step is the only one which can possibly pre- vent the effusion of blood and the destruc. tion of property of the citizens and the government.

 beg leave to assure you that the step which the citizens have taken is not prompted by any personal distrust of you, but the jealousy which naturally exists to- wards the authority of the United States, under the present unhappy condition of the country.

 This communication will be handed you by T. D. MERRIoK, Major General of 1st division of the State of Arkansas Militia, who will call on you personally, accnw pani- ed by his staff and who will receive from you your response.

 Respectfully, your obedient serv't.,

 HENERY M. RECTOR,

 Governor of 1rkansas.
Year: 1861

MARRYING IN FUN-An Erie paper tolls how at an evening party in that vicinity re- gently, as a matter of fun a proposition to marry was entertained y tTo parties who had then for the first time met In carry ing ont tue joke 1t was suggested that the ceremony De Immediately perlormed-the preacher residing near by They went to the house of the minister to consummate the joke, found the reverend gentleman in bed, woke him, and had the ceremony performed in the spirit of a joke, and paid the fee in a joke; but the best part of tho joke is they have since learned tbat the marriage was le- gally performed, and is binding upon the par ties engaged therein. It is supposed the par ties, who are both respectable, will mend matters by eventually assuming in earnest what was intended as a jest, the true relation ship of man and wife Tho gentleman is named Doane, resident of New York State, and the lady is a Miss Wheeler This is . warning to folks who are fond of testing, and especially in affairs of such deep moment as the ceremony of marriage.
Year: 1861

YELLED BEAUTIEs.-The King of Ba- varia is much ayerse to ladies wearing wells in the streets, and frequently stops those who have their veils down to adjust them artistic ally. The other day he was seen at Munich talking with three ladies in the street which bears his name and iii which he takes a daily walk, lifting up the veil ofeach one, and lay ing 1t on the top of her bonnet in way suit ing the artistic fancies of the patron of Schwanthaler and the friend of Thorwaldsen. He then left them proceed, and of course, all let their veils down as soon as he was out of sight It seems King Ludwig once exposed himself to the sight of second Medusa' s head He lifted the veil of an old lady, looked at her face, and dropped 1t instantly, saying, Madam, you are right"
Year: 1861

GR1EFs OF BoYHooD.-God have mercy on the boy who learns to grieye early Con- demn it as sentiment if you will talk as you will of the fearlessness and strength of the boys heart, yet there belongs to it many tenderly strung chords of affection, which give forth low and gentle music, that consoles and ripens the ear for all the harmonies of life These chords, a little rude or unnatural tension will break, and break forever Watch your boy, then, if so be he will bear the strain try his nature, if 1t be rude or deli cate and if delicate, in Gods name do not, as you value your peace and his, breed a harsh spirit in him, that shall take pride in subju- gating and forgetting the finer affections"
Year: 1861

Whether the ac0r IS long or short be-


fore 1t IS ended the cause Of the rebel


lion ac;U be b1otted oW.-Secretaqy


Cameron.


Does he foreshadow the purpose of
the 'spowers that be" to sweep out OF
existence the whole institution Of sla-
yery? It IS the only pra ctlcal way to
give any meaning to his words
Wood Go. Reporter.


W do not believe that the language
used by the Secretary Of War foreshad-
ows the purpose Of the administration
so much rs it predicts q propable con-
se1u9uo3 Of the wa, Perhaps the sur


est means of preventing n recurrence
of such difficulties AZ the present would


be to remove their cause. But in view
Of the vast diversity of opinion even i'll
the North upon this subject, we think


the administration would hardly dare
to convert this war into crusade
against slavery. It was not underta-
ken in that spirit, nor have our throng-
ing volunteers been animated by any
such purpose.


Should the war he confined to the
border States-and this seems to be
the aim Of the rebels should it be de-
cided by one or two great battles, as
most modern wars have been, shoatd


al the fighting be finished before fall,
We venture to predict that there will


be little or no interference with slavery.


II, however, the contest should be pro
tracted, if the rebel armies should re-


treat southwark step by step, if the


Federal forces should pursue them to


the Gulf States, it requires no prophet


ic eye to see that slavery will be among


the things that were; and the question


will be, not shall we ernanciplte? ? but,


what shall we do with the negroes who


have acquired their freedom?
This war is caused in great measure


by slavery, bnt its aim is not abolition ;
and if IN the midst Of carnage and con-
| fusion slaves are let at liberty it will be,
we fear, misfortune rather than a
dcsideratum Of the war.-lWuaiso9s A'-
! 0US.
Year: 1861

Corn BEER.-Boil two quarts Of
shelled corn till soft; then pour off the
water and put the corn in a stone jar,
or tub, with five gallons OF warm wa
ter, to which add one quart Of molas-
ses.


Let it stand till it ferments, which
will be in from four to six days, after
which it is ready for use. Bottle and
cork it, or put it in a keg or barrel and
bung 1tight. 1t will keep good for a
year. The same corn will answer for
making the above quantity for three
times. By adding little honey to the
above, half pound, improves its fla
vor. Add also little ground allspice
or ginger, or both if you like.


The above makes good vinegar, by
letting it stand open three or four
weeks in the sunshine Or a warm
place.
Year: 1861

A few weeks since saw published in the Gazette, the letter proved in the following card to be a forgery

 On it's own authority, in its very last issue, with the constitution of the Confede- rate States before it and the world, 1t as- serts that the - section of the - article of that constitution adopts the principles of the know nothing platform, and although lately defending such principles, would now urge it as an objection to said constitution. Ofcourse as soon as I saw the assertion in the Gazette 1 pronounced it to be false, and upon reference to the clause found I was correct. QUITMAN.
Year: 1861

A letter purporting to be from Judge ROBERT LYON, of Abbeville District, s. C., appeared in the N Y. Times q short time since, and said to have been taken from Texas paper. The letter giving a horrid statement of the condition of the people of South Carolina, bore upon its face, as we thought, palpable evidence of its being an infamous forgery. and we immediately branded it as such. We have since pub- lished the remarks of the Abbeville and Charleston papers, and the letter of Dr. BRANCH, which we found in the New York Herald, and communication over the signature of Veritas, all sustaining our charge that the letter is forgery We have since received the following com munieation signed by several gentlemen whom we recognize as among the most worthy citizens of the South
Year: 1861

Are composed Of Vegetable ingredients exclusively


as can be ascertained by chemical tests Their
prominent qualities those of an active and
searching, though perfectly lid and agreeable de-
teigent aperient of a gentle suporific, p omotng
the insensblc perspiration of pleasant diuretic


invigorating the kidneys and bladder; and of a
delightful tonic cardiac. exciting appetite by the
demands OF active digestion, and cheering the mind
with that grateful sense of renovated health which
one of the most feieions feelings of onr natnra
Year: 1861

As a remedy for this most distressing and obsti-
nate lady, the VEGETABLE LIFE MEDT-
CTNES deserve a distinct and emphatic cOmmen-
datiOn. 1t is well-knOwn to hundreds in this city
that the former proprietor of these valuable med
icines mself afflicted with this complaint for
upwards of thirty five years, and that he tried in
vain every remedy prescribed within the whole
compass of the Materid Hedicd lie, however al
length tried the medicine which is now offered 10
the public and he was cured in very short time,
after his recovery had been pronounced not only
improbable, but absolutely impossible, by any hu-
Year: 1861

TOBACCO FOR DISEASES OF THE THROAT
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journs,I
makes the following observations in a review
of Sir Benjamin Brodie's letter in the london
Times, on the F'Use and Abuse of Tobacco:'
There is a local effect of tobacco, when
smoked, which we have not seen mentioned
and which, in a therapeutical aspect, may
be of considerable Importance we refer to
its action in preventing that peculiar conai-
ton Of the throat which, if neglected, is liza
BILE to terminate in follictiar inflammation
or what is properly known as clergyman
sore throat. 1t has been said that few, il
any, instances of this affection can be found
to exist in those in the habit of smoking
and we know of one or two instances where
it yielded at once to the potent influence oil
tobacco. 1t probably acts by allaying CON
mencing irritation, which, if allowed to in
crease, would end in inflammation; and
perhaps, by counteracting any spasmode
condition of the surrounding muscles-a
very natural source Of trouble in this dis
tressing disease"
Year: 1861

PRESENT TO JEFF DAvIs.-I II. Bromley, q
citizen of Norwich, Connecticut, recently
sent, as present to Jeff Davis, piece of
one of the rafters of the house in which
Benedict Arnold was born, accompanied by
a letter of which the following is the con-
Guiding portion:


This pen-holdcr was fashioned from a
rafter in the roof under which was boru, a
man-more than any other of the age in
which he lived,-your prototype. His name
figures largely in all our revolutionary
history. He was soldier, likeyourself and
of the same rank in the army. His name,
like yours, was synonymous with bravery.
Like you, he fought well and braveiy the
battles Of his country; never fiinching from
danger, but always in the thickest of the
fight; iinpetuous and rash at times, but
never cowardfy, and always daring to lead
''where any dared to follow" | mean no
detraction from the reputation you have so
hardly earned when | say he was your equal
in courage, loyalty and patriotism. More
need not be said. Sixty years have passed
since his death, but no monumental marble
bears the inscription of his name and virtues.
Yet he is not forgotten. For more than half
a century past, the house from whence this
relic came has been pointed QUITO the pass
ing stranger as the birth place of Benedict
Arnold.


have taken occasion to present you this
pen holder as a relic whose associations are
linked most closely to the movement of
which you are at the head Let it lie upon
your desk for use in your official duties. In
the ''eternal fitness OF things" let that be it's
appropriate place. 1t links 1880 to 1861
Through it West Point speaks to Mont
gomery. And if We may believe that spirits
do ever return and haunt this mundane
sphere, we may reckon with what delight
Benedict Arnolds immortal part will follow
this fragment of bis paternal roof tree to the
hands in which is being consummated the
work which be begun.


Hoping that you will accept this gift in
the spirit in which it is rendered, l have the
honor to remain,


Your obedient servant,


l. Ii. BROMLEY.
Year: 1861

"If you ever think of marrying widow
said an anxious parent to his heir, "select
one whose first husband was hung for that
is the only way to prevent her from throwing
his memory into your. face, and making
annoying comparisons" "Even that wont
prevent it, exclaimed crusiy old bachelor,
''she'll praise him by saying that hanging
would be too good for you.'
Year: 1861

HINTs.-In playing game of billiards, if
you are "out of luck" swear at every shot
you make mutter I'D scratch" at every
shot made by your opponent, and if you
happen to make count yourself, remark
ironically, "big luck-ought to went in
the pocket"
Year: 1861

THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENTS OF
SPALDING'S CEPHALIC PILLS
WILL CONVINCE ALL WHO SUFFER FROM


HEADACHE,


THAT


sPFEDY AND SURE CURE
IS WITHIN THEIR REACH
A. these Testimonials unsolicited by M sPAIpNs trey
afford u,,uaestlonahle proof of the efficiency Of this


truly Scientific Discovery.
Year: 1861

SOMETHING NEw.-The Scientific American,
In its weekly notice of recent inventions, an
nounces q patent hammer, to which magnetism
is applied in such a way as to mako it capable
of picking up tacks or nails, which may then
be driven into wood without being handled
The invention is expected to be of great use in
mailing carpets and upholstery, and other work
of that description.
Year: 1861

We never respect those who aim, simply to
amuse us. There is vast difference between
those We call amusing and those We de-
nominate entertaining; we laugh with the for
mar and reflect with the latter.
Year: 1861

par, I planted some potatoes in our
garden, said one Of the smart youths of
this generation to his father, and what
do you think came up?' why, potatoes,
Of course NO, sirrei There came up
a drove Of hogs and ate them ALL The
told man, gave in,
Year: 1861

A PERSON in passing a conceited fellow,
happened to strike his foot with cane.
You had better knock my brains out,
and finish me, said the dandy. 4 was
trying to do it, was the quiet rejoindcr.
Year: 1861

Honor to whom Honor is Due.


The zeal, ability, and discretion dis
played by the Provost Marshal of Bow
ling Green in the discharge of the ardu-
Gus, responsible and delicate duties de-
volving upon him, are worthy of all COM
mendation.


Major NIXON, of the 23rd Regiment of
Tennessee Volunteers. served with dis
tinction in Mexico, leaving half of the
company he commanded ON the field of
fame at Monterey, where thirty-six of
the eighty men he led into battle were
killed and wounded. For a number of
years past he has filed Federal Office in
Kansas, and had arrived at home lust in
time to join the Regiment to which he is
now attached. Returning after that
Regiment was formed, he was unanim-
ously invited to accept the position of
Major in it, and at once assumed the re-
sponsibilities of that office


Soon after the occupation of this city
by the Confederate troops, he was ap-
pointed Provost Marshal, in which place
he has brought into play all those quail
ties that combine to qualify him so pre-
eminently for it. The good order that
has prevailed here, and the satisfaction
every where expressed with his adminis-
tration, attest his courtesy, his firmness,
and his untiring energy, and bear the
strongest testimony to his capacity.


The commendation of such an officer
is a duty we owe to the public more than
to the recipient of our praise, and one we
discharge with pleasure and alacrity.