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Year: 1861

The Charleston Mercury gives the follow
ing particulars Of the evacuation of Fort
Moultrie


The evacuation of the fort commenced a
little after sundown on Wednesday evening.
The men were ordered to hold themselves
in readiness, with knapsacks packed, at a
moments notice, but up to the moment of
their leaving had no idea of abandoning the
post. They were reviewed on parade, and
were then ordered to two schooners lying in
the vicinity, where they embarked, taking
with them all the necessaries, stores, &C.,
requisite in their evacuation


Several trips were made during the night,
and great part of the provisions and camp
furniture were transported under cover of
night. The brightness of the moon, how
ever, afforded butslight concealment to their
movements, and in one of their tips schoou-
er full of soldiers and baggage passed directly
under the bow OF the guard-boat NIHa The
officer who made the statement expressed
himselfto be ignorant whether the watch on
board the Nina discovered the movement or
not-at all events, he said they did not sig
nifty any cognizance of the fact.


From conversations held with the gentle
men in possession Of the fort yesterday, it
was ascertained that the first impetus given
to the work Of strengthening the fort, was
after the speeches of Messrs. Magrath, Mem
minger a.si others, when fears were aroused
that the time would shortly come, which
would call into exercise the use of force in
protecting the public property. Upon this,
all the energies of the officers and men were
called forth TO render the position as strong
as possible. Attacks were expected only
from the land side, and to the strengthening
of these points all the available force was
put. The officers expressed themselves to be
able, after preparation, &C., to make sue
cessful resistance against any mob or un.
disciplined force, but against organized
troops the small garrison could make nC
stand.


Major Anderson had been ordered to hold
the fort, to protect the work, and he intended
to do it at every hazard. He denied that either
the President or Secretary Of War had given
any orders for the evacuation of the post
Major Anderson had done this on his owl
esponsihility-thinking that by such steI
he would make himself secure against at
tack, protect the lives of his soldiers, an(
could better guard the public property, fol
in his position at Fort Sumpter he coulC
easily command, and, if necessary, silence
the batteries of Fort Moultrie.
Year: 1861

SETTLEMENT OF THE TRENT DIFFIcULTY-FA-
voRABLE EFFECT ON THE PUBLIC MINp.-The de-
csion arrived at by the government to restore
Mason, Slidell & Co. to the British authorities
had very marked and favorable effect on the
public mind in this city yesterday. It removed
a load of care from mems spirits, and restored
degree of elasticity which was noticeable in
every department Of trade. The public pulse
beat more evenly than it had done for the last
five or six weeks. The Stock Exchange felt the
influence, and gave evidence Of it in an advance
in the price Of government securities and
general movement in stocks. Even those who
held that the action Of Commodore Wilkes was
legal and justifable felt grstified that the ad-
ministration entertained somewhat different
idea, and that it found mode ofpostponing war
without subjecting the nation to humiliation
and disgrace. Now that this trouble has passed
over, let US look forward with confidence to a
speedy throttling Of the rebellion.
Year: 1861

The SKATING SEAsoN.-Christmas has ushered
in the skating carnival and thousands Of those
who take delight in the glorious rush of the
gliding steel over an icy surface are now to
be seen daily in the full enjoyment Of what its
most devoted admirers call the poetry of
motion The ponds in the Central Park, Will
liamsburg, Brooklyn and other places present
scenes of pleasure, gayeiy afa healthtul recre-
alton which are positively refreshing to witness.
There is smile on nearly every face, and joy
seems universal, unless, perhaps at certain
moments when some unlucky novice loses what
is very necessary in skating-his equilibrium


But even accidents of this description if not
serious-and they seldom are--only add to the
general mirth II is pleasant to see young men
and women mingled in gay and swiftly circu-
lating crowd to listen to their laughter, and
watch the skilful movements ofthe accomplished
skater and the timid attempts of unpracticed
feet; but it is luxury to be one of the gliding
throng, and to feel the glow ofhealth which the
exercise imparts. One feels for the time being
more like bird on the wing than sedate
Year: 1861

EXPLORATION OF LIVE OAK.-We perceive that
rather extensive shipments Of ship timber to
foreign countries are now going forward. As
the principal live oak region is now in the
hands of the rebels, it is matter for the con-
sidcraton of the government whether it will
permit any further exports from the North
ern region till we have regained possession
Of the soil where live oak grows We trust
that may be soon; but the government ought
to be satisfied that it will have sufficient sup
ply for its own purposes or else it ought to
stop all shipments for the present.
Year: 1861

citizen, accustomed usually 20 walk. instead Of
skim


10 the juvenile portion Of the community, now
absent from school during the holidays, the
advent Of the skating season must be especially
welcome, and tend very much to realize their
ideas of "a merry Christmas and happy New
Year" The sleighing time is not far of, and
then we shall have another of tho pleasures
which we find in the lap Of winter.
Year: 1861

=. o do not send me back, - he cried


Whilst tears ran oer his sable face:
=. Send me elsewhere, or anywhere, l
But not to massa he will chase


NV soul through torments none can tell,
And make my life a living hell"
E. 0 do not send me back tried
To please him, who would not be pleased.
And from his cruelty hied
Through woods and waters, till the breeze
OF freedom thrilled me was it vain?
o do not send me back again"
Poor man. poor tortured trembling mani
Thou ART sent back alas for thee
Alas for us, for God is just
Oh warning freemen, where are we?
What CAN our efforts be but vain
Whilst we poor slaves send back again? d.
Year: 1861

Washington, October, 1861.


The impatient lookout for hero, at
the present crisis, doubtless makes our
new Army and its officers more closely
criticised than they would otherwise be; ;
but, while some fine fellows are only thus
more promptly and properly appreciated,
there are others. who, in taking upon
themselves notice and bright buttons
have evidently parted with an insigni6-
cance which it was pity to lose We
have had all Pennsylvania Avenue in a
laugh, to day, at an officer who came in
with one of the new regiments from the
North-a spectacle Of fat that would have
been we'll worth Darnum's while to have
exhibited as natural phenomenon, but
wallowing gravely along, upon a slow
walking horse which his oscilating bal
loon of belly covered from head to tail.
How he ever got on, how he stayed on,
and how he could possibly be got off
without platform and capstan, was the
merry problem of the hero-expectant city,
as he paraded through.


Now how did this Major Dropsy, or
Quartermaster Pursy, or Colonel Jelly
boat. or whatever his name may be, get
his commission % He was doubtless a
political pot-entate in the ncighborhood
he come from, and had influence enough
not only to get appointed but to stay
appointed, thus far-allowed to follow, all
the way to Washington, regiment that
he made ridiculous at every step--au un-
cauteriscd swelling upon a body of men
who are as naturally inclined as others tc
"cut swell'-and, where lies the mys
terry? In what consists, that is to say
the 1mericanism of it-for an American
ism it is-a diseased possibility upon oul
body polite owing to some torpid
nerve or sluggish secretion that is alto
gether republican.
Year: 1861

G. The Cavalry regiment paraded to
the number of some seven hundred
Wednesday afternoon. through our prin-
cipal streets. Col Platt in full uniform


rode in advance of his regiment, and had
good reason to be proud of the splendid
appearance of his men. The line of the
regiment extended from the Unitarian
Church to the American. B. Times.
Year: 1861

gag- Don't let your children learn good
and bad things indiscriminately. To be
sure, the bad might be eradicated in after
years, but it is easier to SOW clean seed
than to cleanse dirty wheat y4s
Year: 1861

OVER EXCITEMENT and the mental care and anxiety
incident 10 close attention to business or study are
among the numerous Of Nervous Headache. The
dsordered of mind and body incident to this dis
tressing complaint is fatal blow to all energy and am.
tton. Sufferers by this disorder can always obtain
speedy relief from these distressing attacks by using one
of the Cephalic Pills whenever the symptoms appear


1t quet the oyerasked BRAIN and oothes the strained
and arrng nerves. and reaxes the tension of the som
ach which always accompanies and aggravates the dsor
dcred condition of the BRAIN
Year: 1861

GREAT DTscoyERY.-Amobg The most important Of all
the great medical discoveries of sge may be consd
cred The system of vaccination Tor protection from Small
Pc4 the Cephslic PHI for relief OF Headache, and the
use OF Quune for the prevention Of Fevers either Of
which is sure specific whose benefits will be eSperenc
ed by suffering humanity long after their dscoverers are
forgotten.
Year: 1861

The Var Spirit-The war spirit is tho
roughly aroused throughout Virginia, and
from the mountains to the seaboard our gal
liant, hard -fsted yeomanry responding with
alacrity to the call Of the State. The reports
that reach us from all quarters arc Of the
most encouraging character, and assure us
that although treason may triumph for a time
in the Pan Handle, yet the grea, heart of the
people is true to the rights and honor Of the
State; let us 90 on gloriously as We have
commenced. Let the companies now iormin Q
make haste to reach their respective places oi
rendezvous, for no one knows how soon they
may be needed. With the patriotic spirit that
pervade all classes. with the blessings Of the
pure and holy, with the prayers and tears
OF the mothers and daughters Of Virginia.
our gallant soldiery must be invincible. But
meantime let us be watehful, and tho busy
note Of preparation resound till victory perchss
On our banners
Year: 1861

Camp at A.hiand.-TLe several BatJaliops
of Infantry heretofore domiciled at Ashland


IN Hanover county, have received marching
orders within the last few days Nearly
enoogh to form good sized regiment have
gone down the river. bound East. Some 500
or 2'ooo Cavalry viii be there in few days -
indeed a large force Of that arm Of the SER
vice is there already. Most Of the Cavalry
heretofore ordered to rendezvous at this sta.
ton, will be congregated there for instruction.
Year: 1861

EN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIF
teeenth Judicial District of the State OF Califor
MIA in and for the County of Butte


The People of the State of California vs.. o. P
Watson.


Action brought in the District Court of the Fif
teenth Judicial District and the complaint filed in
the County Of Butte, in the Office of the Clerk Of
said District Court.


The People OF the State of California send greet
ing to o. P. Watson: You are hereby required to
appear in an action brought against you by the
above named Plaintiffs in the District Court Of the
Fifteenth Judicial District of the State of California
IN and for the County of Butte, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, Ga copy of which accompa-
mes this Summcns) within ten days Exclusive of
the day OF service after the service on you of this
Summons-n served within this County; or, if
served out OF this County but in this Judicial Dis
triet, within twenty days. or if served out Of said
District, then within forty days-or judgment by
default will be taken against you.


The said action is brought to obtain Judgment
against you for the of S66 u alleged to be due
Plaintiffs from you for taxes levied upon real and
personal property, in the year A. D. 1888 in Butte
County, fully described in Plaintiffs complaint
and If you fail to appear and answer the said com
plant as above required the Plaintiffs will take
Judgment by default against you for said sum of
$6l62 and for costs ofsut and fees as provided by
law.


(~~-~, Given under my hand and Seal of the
I SEAL. District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial
'-->r-~' District, this oath day of May in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-one.


H.M. PHIPPS, Clerk.


By MILES CHAPIN, Deputy Clerk.
Year: 1861




Arkansas Ont of the Union at Last-OrdI.


nance of Secession Passed Amid Great
Enthusiasm.


The Little Rock True Democrat of the 9th
inst. has the following:


The Convention of tho people of Arkansas
met on Monday morning last, and immedi-
ately took the necessary steps TO prepare an
ordinance severing the relations existing
between the State of Arkansas aud the other
States united with her, under the compact
styled the Constitution of the United States.
The ordinance was prepared and reported to
the Convention at three o'clock in the after
noon, and was passed Immediately, with but
one dissenting voice-there being sixty. nine
votes IN the affirmative, and one in the neg
ative.


We were present at the passage of the or
dinance of secession by the Convention, and
we never witnessed q more solemn scene.
Every member seemed impressed with the
importance of the vote he was giving. The
hall of the House of Representatives. was
crowded almost to sutfocation. The lobby,
the gallery and the floor of the chamber was
full and the vast crowd seemed excited to
the very highest pitch.


A profound stiffness prevailed all the time
as vote after vote was taken and recorded,
except occasionally when some well-kn
Union member would rise and preface his
vote with expressions of stirring patriotic
Southern sentiments, the crowd would give
token Of its appreciation, but the announce
ment of the adoption of the ordinance of Sc
cession was the signal of one general accla.,
nation that shook the building TO its very
foundations.


A weight seemed suddenly to have been
lifted off the hearts of all present and mani
festetions of the most intense satisfaction
prevailed on all sides. The people of Ar
kansas are united in one great Southern
rights party; all past differences and dissen-
sions have been buried and forgotten, and
they constitute a harmonious band of broth
ers pledged to stand by the State, whatever
her trials and difficulties may be.


The Convention, we understand, has de-
termined 10 unite the State with the Confed-
crate States without delay, and have passed
a resolution to that effect. The State of
Arkansas, with all her resources, both of
men and money, stands pledged to the cause
of the South, and the fate of the Confederate
States will be her fate. Whatever that fate
may be, it is accepted by the people of Ar
kansas with firm assurance that the cause
she has embarked in is the cause of truth
and justice.
Year: 1861

MESSAGE OF THE GovEREoR OF NORTH CAR
oLIKA.-Goyernor Ellis, in his message TO the
Legislature of North Carolina, takes decided
ground against the right of coercion against
a sovereign State. He says it was expressly
voted down in the Convention that formed
the Constitution, and can never be submitted
to, He recommends the raising of ten regi-
ments to serve during the war, and the call
of State Convention at the earliest possible
day, to enable North Carolina TO join the
Southern Confederacy. He says Lincoln is
an usurper, and has seized the sword without
authority of law, and for this reason, as a
matter Of selfdetense, he authorized the
seizure Of the military posts in that State.
Year: 1861

The LATEST STYLE OF ORIENTAL BEAUTY.
It is whispered that a style Of beauty is being
affected and praetieed by the hduts nobLssSs
in Paris-that of darkening the under eye.
lid with some preparation for the purpose of
adding expression, as well as the Oriental
almond shade to the eye. AS this style
women will hunt up India-iDk and neutral
tints, and make their dark eyes rival even
those of Nourmahal
Year: 1861

SENSATION IN CHURoH.-The New York
Herald says;


A great sensation was created among the
members of Henry Ward BeecheFs congre-
CATION yesterday by the entrance Of Mrs.
Lincoln and party during the morning
service. The attention Of the congregation
was about equally divided between listening
to the sermon and gazing at the unexpected
distinguished visitors, and at the close tre-
catch glimpse of Mrs. LincOln's pleasant
face as she left the church.
Year: 1861

When taking these Pills rub Holloway's celebrated
Ointment over the pit Of the stomach, and over the
regions OF the liver, the right aide under the ribs
and you will al experience change for the letter
In your digestion, Spirits appetite strength and energy
The Improvement. though II may be gradual, will Ge
thorough and lasting.
Year: 1861

HIGH TRIBUTE TO THE President ELEcT.-At
the close of a business letter from Springfield,
the writer says: I'VE have lived eleven years
on the corner opposite Mr.. Lincoln's house, and
have never heard him speak an angry word.
Let US pray for one who will in the future, if
God spares his life, be burdened beyond meas
ure.' This is high tribute to the President
elect. And who will not join the writer in
prayer for the man who, at such a time as this,
is brought to the Presidency?
Year: 1861

No man can read the speeches made by
Mr: Lincoln since he set out on his Journey
to Washington, and not feel that the Pre-
sident elect is IN honest man, a modest and
patriotic citizen, In whose hands the affairs
Of the Republic will be. safe. His words
carry with themselves the conviction that
he who uttcrs them has no other aim than
thepermanent prosperity Of the whole coun-
try and profound respect for law out Of
which prosperity flows. Hisutterances are
dispassionate, moderate and conciliatory.
But in his harangue the bogus President Of
bo,us Confederacy indulges in language
OF quite another sort. He is excited, vim
dlctivc and malevolent. He thinks of war
and scnds out threats that would be sil1y if
not sincere. His weakness and the unten-
ahleness Of his course are evident sources
Of annoyance; and he is forced to
resort to brayado just at the point where
argument fails. In old times it was COM
mon for opposing armies to choose champi-
ons who decided the impending battle By
personal encounter. II that were the rule
nowadays, wo would willingly put the
real against the bogus President in the lists
~-pens and speech for weapons and the
world for the judge. Judging from III:
Davis's first effort, he would be driven ig.
ANONYMOUSLY from the field.
Year: 1861

Says the Washington correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Inquirer:


The good spirits help the man who is
obliged TO ask even the slightest courtesy
from some of our new-hedged military Of
ficers who have lately fallen into such good
fortune as to be the possessor of q little
brief authority. The impudent and silly
replies Of these soldier-clad civilians OPP
crates upon mac something in the man
ner of trepanning Of the brain is repre-
sented to act upon ones 'sconstitutiou. The
style in which some of these upstairs
founder about in a little pool Of glory Of
their own creation, is too ridiculous to
laugh at. Men who are known, root and
branch, at their own homes, TO be gentle-
men in every sense of that term. are treat
ed with the greatest indignity where these
fellows hold office, and youth and gray
hairs meet with similar reception.


Men who are acquainted with military
life, who have been tutored in military
academies, and have seen service upon the
battlefield, are almost always distinguish
ed for their easy and affable style, used rs
they are, to command those who are around
them but in the case of some of those
who wear the slloulder-bands and buttons
tor the first time, they have put far from
them even the common courtesies of life,
and reduce themselves 10 the level of cow
ards and tyrants. Such conduct also has
its proper effect upoR the soldiers OF their
and IL is no wonder that insub-
ordination and mutiny is often the result.


These remarks are highly pertinent, and
might be made very general in their Hppli-
cation.
Year: 1861

MUST AND SHALL BR REPAIRED.-We tri-
umphantly announce that the Board Of Trustees
have passed an ordinance compelling the prop
erty holders on Main street to re-plank that
dilapidated portion of the city, within ten days,
and if not done within hat time, the City Mar
shal is authorized to do it for them, and sell
their property, If need be, to pay all expenses.
Il Transcript.


Our neighbor must have facilities for
obtaining the latest and most reliable infor-
nation of any paper in the State. Now we
humbly beg leave to announce that the
Board of Trustees have not PISSED an ordi-
nance compelling the property holders to
re-plank that dilapdated portion of the
city" Add further, there is not the scratch
of pen in the record of their proceedings
TO show that a single member of the Board
is aware there is such place as the lower
end of Main street. Some three weeks ago,
members of the Board expressed willing
ness to pass an ordinance requiring the
planking to be repaired, and the Transcript,
we presume, having ascertained that there
was some talk on the subject commenced
blowing about it; the same as it announced
the necessity of repairing the Court House,
after u contract for the repairs had been
made.
Year: 1861

QUALIFICATIONS OF A MINIsTEE.--lhe
minister that came to take charge Of So
ciety in one of our country towns, had the
following good things said of him In the place
where he last abored. lie was a good man
living very correct and exemplary life
The Society to which be came had 10 ob-
jections to his being good, but the members
we're far more anxious that the minister should
to smart. He was very friendly towards
other denominations. This was no reco1n'
incubation to very nany of the members, as
they had 10 interest in cu!tivating Christian
fellowship with others lIo was good tenn
perance man. They did not think much
of this, especially If he was going to say
much against moderate drinking among church
members. He was good voting Republican.
| O horrors This was too bad, for nine out OF
ten wanted Democrat if a minister Demo-
crat in politics could he found.


Does any one know Of minister who can
be had, who, though he may not have any OF
the good qualities above set forth, has tins as
the prominent one a smart man?