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Year: 1861

Our City and country readers will do well to guard
against needless excitement originating in sensation
war rumors. rumor has been circulated upon
streets, that dispatches had been received from
Gov. Letcher of Virginia by our authorities, making


requsition for all the available force of the State
Immediately, and that Richmond was menaced by
the landing of 1900 federal troops at the head of
York river, II miles Of the city; and further that
Norfolk was threatened by an immense body Of
Northern troops. is doubtless true that request
has been made by Virginia for all our available force
to be forwarded as soon as possible. In obedience
to this request, in addition to the first regiment
which left on Tuesday last, another regiment left
this city for Virginia on Thursday morning, and it
is probable the second regiment has been ordered off
from Garysburg. Other troops will doubtless be
needed from this State, and we are sure any num-
Der required will be forthcoming, SO soon as they
can obtain the necessary equipments.


But it is not true that Richmond has been mem
aced, as we are informed by gentleman just from
that city. No troops have been landed or attempted
to be landed at the head of York river. Nor has
there been an attempt to land troops at or near
Norfolk, except in the early part Of this week,
when supposed attempt was made by armed ves-
sells from Fortress Monroe, at the mouth Of Nanse-
mond river, which however were readily bluffed of,
by the active operations of the batteries at that
point So far as we can ascertain, Norfolk is we'll
protected and the troops there, which will be aug
mened as it becomes necessary, ready for the in
vaders.


We intend to keep our readers fully advised of
every movement Of the enemy, from reliable sources.
With the exception of the attack upon the battery
at Sewelrs Point an account of which will be found
IN this and the last issues no collision has taken
place. except small brush at the retaking by the
Federal troops of the Smiths Point Light, in which
we believe no blood was shed. The affair at Sew
ellis Point is highly creditable to our troops.
Year: 1861

Our COMMON SCHooEs.-Tho common
school gives the key of knowledge to the
mass Of the people. | think it may with
truth be said that the branches of know
ledge taught therein, when taught in a
fnisded, mastery manufacturing, in
which | include the spelling of our Ian
guNge firm, slightly, legibIe handwriting,
and the elemental rules of arthmetic-are
of greater value than all the rest which is
taught nova days at school | am far
from saying that nothing else can be taught
al our district schools; but the young person
who brings these from school, can himself
in his winter evenings, range over the
entire field of useful kuowledge, Our com


mon schools are import ant in the same way
as the common air, the common sunshine


the common rain,-iuValuable for their
commonness. They are the cornerstone


of the municipal organization which is the


characteristic feature of our social system !;


thew are the fountain of that widespread


Intelligence which, like a moral life, per-
Year: 1861

1t is comman remark that a railroad
car is an excellent place in which to study
human nature but the particular phase Of
human nature which is usually presented


there is not l think, sufficiently attractive
to engage q man who desires to maintain


good opinion of bis race. would as soon
think of studying human nature in a pig
pen Os in railroad car. do not like to
study even my own nature there, for l find
that the more ride the more selfish | be,
come, and the moro desirable it seems to
me that | should occupy the space usually
assigned to four men, viz two seats for my
ieet' and two for such other portions of my
person as are required for spanning the
space between the sofas. 1t must be a
matter oI regret to most persons am sure,
tneC 'hey are not large enough to cover
twice as many seats as they do, aud thus
drive those who travel with them into more
close and ineonVenisnt quarters. When,
ever | witness an instance of genuine. self


sacrificing politeness in railroad car | be,
come aware that there is at least one man
on the train who has Travelled very little.
No, when travel l tnrn my observation
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, Nay 8, 1861.
The government has ust been put in possession Of i'm
portant information in regard to the movements and
operations Of the rebel army. Their exa,t motive has
not yet TRANSFERRED but the government Is taking ad
vantage Of IT, and viii be ready in three four days 70
meet the Confed forces at every point


It appears that large force Ia now marching from the
South for Harpers Ferry, and from thence will attempt
to force their way into Pennsylvania Their object is TO
draw off portion Of the forces concentrating at Wash
neton them at both points at the same time
II the governmen. compelled TO send any considera
BILE portion OF In Washington expected
there OF oourse II viii weaken them some but not
much as the South anticipate.


The Information that the government is In possession
Of s highly important and entirely reliable, IL comes
from source the South that is fully posted The gov
ernmen hss parties in nearly every Southern State
Who keep them thoroughly advised Of everything that
going on. II ia only recently that they have had these
facilities.


Mr. wiefa In writing 70 friend in Washington, states
in great confidence that the confederate army Will cap
ture Washington and Lincoln and his entire cabinet
unless they leave before the middle Of June. He ssys
they have nearly one hundred thousand well armed
troops already and that In lees than two weeks from the
date OF his letter they would have one Landred
thousand In the neighborhood and their way IN Wash
ipgton He rays he expects to winter In Philadelphia
with the confederate army.
Year: 1861

AMENDMENT TO THE CoysTIruTIoN.-Toyer.
nor Morgan, of New York, on Thursday
transmitted to the Legislatu of that State
the joint resolution adopted by Congress at its
late session, proposing TO the several State
Legislatures an article amendatory to the
Constitution, providing that amendment
shall be made thereafter which shall give to
Congress power to abolish or interfere with
the institution of slavery in any State within
which it may exist.


In transmitting the joint resolution, Gov.
Morgan makes an earnest appeal to the Le-
gislature to adopt it. The proposed amend
ment, he says, commends itself to the udg-
ment, while it conforms to the sentiment, OF
the people of New York, who have always
adhered to the doctrine of the right of the
States respectively to control their domes tic
Institutions in such manner they may
judge most conducive to their prosperity and
happiness. He further thinks that the Border
States would accept such amendment to the
Constitution as the resolu ton proposes, as an
earnest of the honest desire of the Northern
States to preserve for them for all time their
constitutional rights. e.. -.atE
Year: 1861

RepreAenstble Practice. On Sunday last as
we learn, and on various other occasions re-
Gently, ladies' and gentlemen who have sought t
the Capitol Square for the purpose of plea
sure and recreation, have been compel lied to
retreat therefrom because of the obscene and
vulgar language used by youthful candidates
tuneiy have select ted, as the theatre for their
vicious displays, the only pleasure grounds in
the city. Our Police, not suspecting the ex-
lstence OF disorder or unseemly conduct on
grounds devoted entirely to pleasurable re-
creation and innocent amusement, have not
deemed 1t necessary hitherto to promenade
therein TO any great extent, but we advise
them In future occasionally to resume the
practice.
Year: 1861

EXTREME CASE OF SUFFERING AND DEATH
On the morning of February 9th, one Clark
Brown, nearly sixty years of age, and his
daughter, aged fifteen, set out from Sandaken,
Ulster county, N. Y, for Denning, across the
"Big Indian Forest An unbroken track
lay before them, but their acauain tance with
the woods was such that 10 fears were enter
tanned OF speedy and successful Journey
Before proceeding far, however, they lost
their way, and wandered about until darkness
came on, when they lay down beside log,
and without hre or covering passed the night
The welcome morning came at last, and the
lost travellers resumed their journey, making
slow progress, as the intense cold had so eX.
hausted the old man that he could scarcely
walk Another days futile ramble found
them still in the forest, making prepara tions
for lodging beneath the rocks With true
humane feeling, the girl tore part of the
cloths from her body, and wrapped the n
around the freezing form of her father, and
they passed another night-the coldest of the
season.


On Friday they again sought for some place
OF OF egress, the girl acting as pioneer, and her
disabled father following her footsteps. A
circuitous route led them to the same rock
under which they had passed the previous
night, and where again, wearied and disheart-
ened, they sought for repose. Sleep however
did not visit them; cold and hungry they laid
down, anXlously eWaiting the break of day,
resolved to make one more, and, they feared
their last attempt to escape from their pri-
son. On Saturday the heroic girl beat track
through the snow. and her father crawIed
along as best he could, his legs being frozen
stiff. Nearly despairing they finally reached
a road which led to Hammond Il Co IS tan
merry, at Dewittville, when the girl fastened
for relief for her father Mr. Brown was
soon rescued, but so badly frozen that he sur
vlved only about ten days. The girls feet
were so badly frozen that ampu alton became
necessary, which was done by disjointing one
foot at the instep, and cutting off the toes of
the other. During the whole time Brown and
his daughter were in the woods they We're
without fire, thinly clad, and with no food
excepting two biscuits, which the girl had
fortunately put in her pocket before the out
set.
Year: 1861

r. Il. I. BIues.-We are pleased to hear
from members and others interested in the
continued prosperity of this old and fayorite
military corps, that its fortunes were never
better than at the present time that it's
ranks are being augmented by the addition of
the right sort of material, and that on the
whole 1t is in such a state of efficiency that
the members could soon put themselves on a
war footing. O. Jennings Wise, Esq, who
mas recently been chosen commander Of the
"Old Blues" is universally popular with his
men, and uniting as he does, in his character
OF leader, the ability of the thorough soldier,
determined to do his duty, with the urbane
courtesy and uprightnesS which distinguis shes
the gentleman, he will, no doubt, succeed in
maintaining his company on its ancient
footing.
Year: 1861

Husfc.-Contrary to expectation, no move
has been initiated looking to the procurement
of music on the Square during the present
summer. We have two most excellent bands
and their services could be obtained. II they
are called upon, however, we suggest that
steps be Immediately thereafter taken TO see
who is willing TO contribute towards paying
for so desirable a means OF enjoyment.
Year: 1861

Cure FOR IS.GRowING NAILs-It Is stated
by correspondent of the Medical DC .Sayi-
cal Journal that cauterization with hot tallow
is an immediate cure for ingrowing nails
He says: "The patient on whom | first
tried this was @ young lady who had been
unable to put OH shoe for several months,
and decidedly the worst case had ever seen.
The disease had been Of long standing. The
edge of the nail was deeply undermined; the
granulations formed high ridge, partly COW
cred with skin, and pus constantly oozing
from the root of the nail the whole toe was
swollen, and extremely painful and tender
My mode of proceeding was this; put a
vcry small piece Of tallcw in a spoon and
heated it over lamp until ii became very
hot, and dropped two or three drops between
the nail ard granulations. The effect was
almost magical. Pain and tenderness were
at once relieved, and in few days the gran
uations were all gone. the diseased parts dry
and destitute of feeling and the edge of the
nail exposed SO as to admit Of being paired
away without any Inconvenience. The cure
was complete, and the trouble never return
ed. have tried this plan repeatedly since,
with the same satisfactory results. The oper-
alton causes little ifany pain, if the tallow is
properly heated
Year: 1861

Webster's ApOstrOPhe to the Union


The sublime and eloquent words of Daniel
Webster in his famous reply to Hayne, are
familiar to most American readers yet they
are worthy of being reprinted thousand
times, and are especially appropriate at the
present juncture. He said:


When my eyes shall turn to behold tor
the last time the sun in heaven, may not
see him shining on the broken and dishonor-
ed fragments of once glorious Union on
States discovered, discordant, belligerent,
rent with civil feuds or drenched it may be,
in fraternal blood Let their last feeble and
lingering glance rather behold the gorgeous
ensign of the Republic, now known and hon
ored throughout the earth still full high
advanced, its arms and trophies streaming
in their original lustre, not single stripe
erased or polluted, not a single star obscnr-
ed, bearing for its motto no such miserable
interrogatory as "What is all this worth ?"
nor those other words of delusun and folly,
d" Liberty first and Union ntterward" but
everywhere, spread all over in characters of
living light, blazing on all it's ample folds,
as they float over the sea and over the land,
and in every wind under the whole heav-
ems, that other sentiment, dear to every
American heart, Liberty and Union, now
and forever, one and inseparable.' ;"
Year: 1861

man Reformed Messenger says:


In England and Germany one can attend
no service without hearing prayers in be-
half of their rulers and fatherland. In our
American pulpit prayers for our rulers and
country are the exception and not the rule.
No public service should be without this
prayer for our nation and rulers. We hope
this will be universally done in our own
communion from thi. time forward.
Year: 1861

g%The Burch case in Chicago is about
to be compromised, by division of proper
ty and each one of the parties taking one
of the children. Better thus than to law
it out and create more scandal.
Year: 1861

EMIGRATION TO THE PACIFIC STArEs.-Du-
ring the last session Of Congress an appro-
priation was made for the prot ction of emf
grants to the Pacific States. and an effort
viii he made to perfect an organization, SO as
to insure for all persons who intend emigra-
ting, to- certain protection on the route. The
terrible masSaeres which took place last year,
have given rise to the plan, and there is no
doubt that the result will be beneficial to all
who choose to avail themselves Of the means
which the Government has provided.


Persons who intend cmigrating to any Of
the Pacific States this season, will do well to
place themselves under the escort " hich will
be provided, and ofwbich due. notice win be
given, when the details have been arranycd.
Year: 1861

There is but one temple in the world
and that is The body Of man. Nothing is
holicr than this high form. Bending before
men is reverence done to this revelation in
the flesh. We touch heaven when we lay
our hanl on human body.
Year: 1861

They have new way Of Matching chick


ems down East, by which single maternal
hen is made to do the duty ola hundred
They fill a barrel with eggs and place hen
over the bung hole. ss
Year: 1861

AN OFFsET.-Numerous instances where
women have been preserved from drowning
by their hoop skirts have been adduced as
evidence of their value An Offset to this
appears to be found in late distressing
case of death resulting to lady ia Bath,
Me-. in consequence of her clothes taking
FIRE. They might have saved her life by
wrapping her in foOr-rugs but tle stubborn
steel springs prevented, and the poor lady
was burned to death.
Year: 1861

1ST REGIMENT ILLINOIS mILITKA.


Adjutant General Mather has directed
that the volunteer companies Of this city,
eleven in number, consisting Of the Chi
cago Light Guard, Audubon Rifles, &C.,
be organized forthwith as q regiment
under the militia law Of the State 4
meeting Of the oticers Of the various
corps was held yesterday to carry the Or
Ger into effect. 4 report Of the action
taken will be 1ound in another column.
It is highly important that the regiment be
put on var footing Immediately, and it is
gratifying to know that the men are ready
to meet all the requirements Of the emer-
gency. The regiment cannot be ordered
out Of the State unless they choose to go
voluntarily.
Year: 1861

various columns, and the number will
every day increase towards the required
maximum Of half a million. At this mo-
ment truly there is danger in the South
west-danger arising from a lack Of force
which might have been had for the asking
long ago. Whose fault it is that we are
caught in such a plight ne will not nov
inquire. 1t is only demanded that we 60
to work manfu1ly TO meet the threatened
danger. Gen. Fremont must have forty
thousand more troops as fast as railroads
can carry them, and Illinois must furnish
half the number:
Year: 1861

At best it was q drawn game; or if
Union victory, one that vas followed by
no advantageous results. 1t sometimes
happens that commander, encompassed
by superior force, is compelled to give
battle, and risk the sacrifice of q part Of
his men to save the remainder, and the
battle near Springfield seems to haVe been
impe]1ed by dread necessity Of that sort
On our side twas hardly, and dwe1nAy say,
successfully fought. The enemy, over
powering in numbers, were driven back
and compelled to abandon their original
intention to gain cur rear. The means of
Of an uninterrupted retreat were secured,
and the dauntless bravery Of our troops,
fighting against immense odds, was con-
clusirely demonstrated, This much was
gained It is for the strategists to cay
whether the advantages were equal to
the lost If sigel makes good his in.en-
tian Of resuming the Offensive as soon as
reinforced, We are content.


But what shall ne say Of that fatal
neglect at the War Office in Washington
which could trust Gen. Lyon at the head
ofthat light column, far from his base line
Of operations and his reinforcements, for
20 long time, without an effort to..send
him the aid for which he asked? We
happen to know that weeks ago he sent to
the Secretary Of War the most urgent Of
letters describing his weakness, the press
ing danger Of his situation, and the imu1e-
diate and imperative necessity for help.
The result Of the fatal strife, involving
the disgrace Of another precipitate retreat,
the death Of the gallant General, the dis
cou1agement Of the Union men, and the
abandonment Of all Southwest Missouri
to the tender mercy Of the sayages who
follow in McCu1loch's train, tells how that
urgent appeal was treated.


The people, outraged by this new hunl-
iaten-for humiliation it ii demand to
know Of that Secretary why this thing has
been permitted. He had men aud armz
IN abundance. An intimation from him
that Lyon Was in danger would have
raised regiments from the earth to have
gone to that gallant commanders aid; and
with such arms as they could have extern


rorized they would have routed the foe


Why were they not summoned? Why
vas this disaster suffered to fill up the
measure of the nations discomfort? W
appeal to the President to make Mr.. Cam


err1, onerar
Year: 1861

HOME AGAIN-We notice that our
friend Cbauncsy Krum. is back hou.e again
from the East. where he has been spending fe v
weeks. and where. also he has been the sick
list. Too bad lie says that hard times are
plain to be eeen in his old district in New York
harder than here. That puts Us in II ind that
as far as hard times are concerned, Iowa 10 in
a little better condition than any other State.
Iowa is . good place to live in. and We hope
that our eastern fiends will so view it, and
when they find their occupation gene there,
they will pull up stakes and move out here
and settle down on our rich prairie soil and
make themselves comfortable for the balance Of
their natural lives This advice is wholesome.
and we hope it will be acted upon.
Year: 1861

Mss WRIGHT-Permit me in behalf of the com pany that represent and myself to receive at your hands this banner-this patriotic testimonial of the generous impulses that prompted the heart and hands that gave beauty and grace to the folds of this emblem of our glorious country. Whenever and wherever the interest of my country shall de. mand me and my men, there shall it's beautiful folds wave i'll testimony of the patriotism of her who gave it and of the loyalty of the far taught CTS of Arkansas. And as you, Miss Wright said in your address to me and my brave volunteers Ar. kansas, though among the last to give up the (oncs slorious) Union, is none the less true to the Con- federate States. Aud allow me further, in behalf of the brave and noble sons of our "young cotton Stlte," to assure you that not until the last man of this company is writhing in the dust from tha stroke of our enemy, shall this emblem of your re- spect for me and my brave fellows be traied to the ground Accept the gratitude of this company for this token of respect and esteem, and when the tolls of war shall have ended may we be permitted to enjoy peaceful and happy country, one thor ougtly purged of obolaionsm and tyranny May we be allowed not only to return to happy coun- try, but may return to you this beautiful ban her without single tant of dishonorable act.

 JOHN SMITH.

 Splrcy EaCle
Year: 1861

Consider it your religious duty to take outdoor exercise, without fail each day. Sweeping and trotting around the house will not take it's place; the exhilaration of the open air and change of scene are abso- lutely necessary. 0, 1 know all about "Lucy'S gown that is not fnished;" and ''Tommy's jacket" and even his coat. his buttonless coat thrown in your lap, as if to add the last ounce to the camel's back; still 1 say up and out It is not more impor- tant that your children in their tender years should not be left motherless? and that they should not be born to that feeble consti

 tuition of body which blight every blessing?

 Let buttons and strings go; you will take hold of them with more vigor and patience when you return, bright and refreshed: and if every stitch is not finished at just such a moment, (and it is discouraging not to be able to sympathize in your labor, even with your best efforts, still remember that ..she who hath done what she could'' is en- titled to no mean praise. Your husband is undoubtedly the "best of men," though there are malicious people who might an swer that that was not saying much for him! Still he would never, to the end of time, dream what you were dying of So except my advice and take the matter in hand yourself. f.-Fanny Fern.
Year: 1861

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April 1.-The Santa Fe
mall with dates to the 18th of March, arrived here
to day, being day ahead Of time.


There is no news of special Importance.


No Indians were met with on the route.


The grass on the road is short far Fort Wise;
from that point it is in good condition.


The contractors on this route are making pre-
parations to run an express from Fort Wise to
Cannon City, to connect with this mall
Year: 1861

MAKING A LION OF a NEGRO The Canadians are
lionizing the fugitive negro, Anderson, lately set
at liberty there. lie has been put under colored
instructor, and attempted to make an address at a
public meeting, but ''forgot what he intended to
say" After proper training he is to be taken to
England, where, as he has done nothing more than
kill man, be will be made much Of
Year: 1861

An official investigation into the practices of the
New York Harbor-Masters shows that they have
been for years in the habit of demanding and OBJ
tanning money from merchants and shipmasters for
the privilege of desirable berths at the wharves for
their vessels.
Year: 1861

Within three days last week eighteen thousand
bales of cotton have passed through Buffalo,
route for Boston. The cost of transportation per
bale from Memphis to Boston is S4.40 This is
cheaper than it can be shipped via New Orleans,
and the difference in time is about thirty days in
favnr of the Northern route.