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Year: 1861

The editor of the Progress leaves town this
morning to look after the affairs of the State
and Nation, and will be absent some ten days.
ployees who have ever been faithful and true
He hopes that their efforts coupled with his
letters from abroad" during his alb
sence, may give satisfaction to the patrons of
the paper.
Year: 1861

New JERsEY.-New Jersey the only North
crn State that was not overwhelmed by Lin
conism, has glorious record i'll the following
extract from late report of the judiciary Com
mittee of the Senate:


New Jersey has fulfilled every obligation
to the Constitution; she has no personal liberty
bill on her statute book, and her laws for the
rendition of fugitives from service were enacted
to carry out the provisions Of the Fugitive Slave
Law of 1193 Being border State Fugitives
have great facilities for taking refuge on her
soil but they have invariably been delivered
upon claim of the party entitled thereto, under
her laws. The Act concerning fugitive slaves
authorizes their reclamation either by the Acts
Of the Legislature of Congress, and the
keeper of the State Prison, and Sheriffs and
Country Jaiiors are required to receive and
safely keep in their prisons all persons com
mItted under the authority of the United
States, till discharged by due course of
law"


The report also mentions that citizens Of
Southern States, having temporary residence
in New Jersey are permitted to bring with
them personal slaves, and take with them their
servants on removal out of the State.


The act repeating the so-callcd personal lib
erty bill of Rhode Island, having passed the
Senate Of that State few days ago, was con-
CURED in by the house yesterday, by a vote of
~ to IL. As 1t Is certain TO be signed by
Governor Sprague, the personal liberty bill is
definitely repealed. The action of Rhode Is
land must meet the approval Of the friends of
cancellation. The northern States generally,
as well Rhode Island, stand ready to yield
all laws which can be construed as hostile to
to the rights of the South and most of them
will probably do so from sense of justice
and comfy, irrespective of whether they will
be met in corresponding spirit by the secc-
ding States. Indeed, there is no point of diff
ference between the North and the South
which could not be adjusted within week,
if they could agree as to their respective rights
in the territories. Here is where the real
pinch comes No settlement that an extern
sion of slavery over foot of American soil,
now free, will be worth the paper it is
written upon. The North will yield much for
the sake of peace, but this it is very certain
they will not yield-N T. World.
Year: 1861

A LONG CoUNT.-A catalogue of stars has
been commenced at the Observatory in Cam
bridge, Mass 1t will require five hundred
years to complete it. Do they pay in advance
for counting2 If so, we should like the job
We hope they will have good time counting
the last thousand. - Providence Journal


There has been about ten million of dollars
in specie received 10 this country from Europe
since the panic set in.
Year: 1861

asmen use cgDmyn things siih Mo behind


Until of late the only individual ever
knew patriotic enough to bleed for his
countsy's flag, was little ragged urchin
about town, who cut his finger that he
might have the wherewith TO dye bis Fourth
Of July flag. That boy, now almost
mar, is volunteer IN Camp Chase.
Let US hope the young patrlot may vet
have a chance to bleed in earnest for the
Stars and Stripes.


Yours always,
Year: 1861

SECRET UNION ORGANNATIoY.-The st.
Louis correspondent of the Sacramento Bee,
in his letter of Sept. oath, says;


There has recently been established in this
city secret order, which has for its object the
support of the Constitution of the United
States, and the maintenance at all hazards, of
the Federal Union under it. 1t is a sort of
offset to the Knights of the Golden Circle, and
originated, as l am informed, in the Kentucky
Legislature Branches Of the organization are
now in existence in all the States Of the South,
except South Carolina and Mississippi. In
North Carolina, it is said, the number is more
than half the entire voting population of the
State. Kentucky has nearly one hundred and
ten thousand members, and although it has
been but little more than two weeks since it
was organized here, it is said upwards Of ten
thousand have already come forward and sworn
to support, protect and defend the Constitution
and Union of those States without any equiv
ocation or mental reservation whatever any
law or ordinance of any State Legislature or
Convention to the contrary Notwithstanding
am not aware that the organization has any
existence in any Of the Northern Or free States.
1t is unnecessary, for there is no purpose it
could accomplish. Knowing it originated in
Kentucky, and knowing its numbers in that
State, the steadfast loyalty of her people in
the midst Of treason, in nearly all the slave

States, is not so astonishing.
Year: 1861

A store in rural district, over one counter


of which the weekly mail is distributed, while
at an adjoining one customers are supplied
with molasses and dry goods, epson salts and
grindstones, is a capital place to study human
nature. Here, early in the summer evenings,
gather representatives of all classes of society,
to exchange opinions concerning the weather,
as well as to learn the latest intelligence from
the seat of war. All ceremony is dispensed
with, save that which springs from honest i'm
pulse. There is no false pretence to gain
selfish ends; but the actions of all appear to
be as natural as the growth of the elm which
spreads its graceful branches high above the
roof. The village store is an important institu.
ton, and ranks next to the church and school
house. During six days of the week it is en-
phatically the chief point of resort Maids and
matrons visit it to examine the latest STYLES of
delaines as well as to procure the hundred and
one articles adapted for show and service and
which they fancy they really need. Young
gentlemen call to inspect the stock of vesting
and purchase new supply of paper collars,
which appear marvellously like the linen art-
cles worn by city gents Those who have not
travelled through some Of our central counties,
have but a very imperfect idea of the great
extent and variety of the stock of irstrate
country store. A friend who is doing fou>
rishing business in Sussex, recently forwarded
US copy of a circular just issued for the bene-
fit Of his customers. They are assured that, at
this establishment, may be found every article
usually required upon the farm, in the work
shop or in housekeeping. His assortment
embraced plaster by the hundred tons or at
retail molasses and tar by the barrel or quart,
silks rivalling in richness and gorgeous beauty
those that deck the bellies of Broadway or
Chestnut street. harness, ready made clothing,
drugs and medicines, school books, as well as
works on literary and scientific subjects, gro,
ceries Of every description, hardware, millinery
and fancy goods, and great variety of mis-
cellaneous articles, to procure which in city,
one would have to visit fifty different places of
business. In the interior are numerous mer-
camille establishments at which the families re-
siding within circnit of dozen miles procure
nearly every article they desire which is not
produced by their own Industry 10 conduct
such extensive enterprise proftably, requires
a large capital and knowledge attained only
by careful observation and study. j..
Journal
Year: 1861

DoG-sTEAL1NG IN the second degree, HOOK
ing town made sausages


A journal asks what is the difference be-
tween a good soldier and a fashionable young
lady and replies One faces the powder,
and the other powders the face"


Gossip is one of the meanest, as well as one
of the most degraded crimes that society toe-
rates.


The flowers of love can never flourish upon
a soil that is not moistened by the dews of
respect and admiration.


Love is the shadow of the morning, which
declines as day advances friendship is the
shadow of the evening, which deepens as the
sun descends.


Garments for the Seat of War. = The
breaches made by the artillery


A romantic individual was asked the other
day why he showed greater attachment to a
very thin lady than to one that was more
stout. at is" said he, because am nearer
her heart"


Fashionable people are apt to starve their
happiness, in order to feed their vanity.


Why is the letter G like the sun? Because
it is the centre of light.


You may be sure that when a lady makes
you pair of slippers she wants you to "put
your foot in it.


Which FIVE names in the Bible indicate the
commencement of corporeal punishment p
Adam, Seth Eve, Cain Able.


One of the editor speaking of large fat CO.
temporary, remarked that if all flesh was grass,
he must be load of hay. :" suspect l am"
said the fat man, from the way the asses are
nibbling at me-"


A young woman down East has commenced
a suit of divorce against her husband, because
he would not allow her to apply her tongue to
the stopper of the molasses jug every time she
used ia privilege every Yankee woman con-
siders sacred.


How does COW become landed estate ,
BY turning her into field.


A dentist is not necessarily mad because he
shows his teeth.


Instead of saying it is false" the phrase
is now changed to :" it is telegram and
the change seems good.


ARE you the Judge Of Reprobates ?" asks
Mrs. Partington, as she walked into the Office
of a Judge Of Probate.


"I am the Judge Of Probate" was the reply.


Well, that's it, I expect" quoth the lady
" You see my father died detested, and left
several little infdels, and l want to be their
exeeutioner."


Come here you mischievous fellow"


Won't you whip me father"


"No."


q" VIII you swear you won't"


"Yes."


Then won't come father; for our minis
ter says, lie that will swear will lie"


A good many years ago, satirist wrote the
following epigram to a pale faced lady with
red nosed husband


Whence comes it, that in Claras face


The lily only has its place?


Is it because the absent rose


Has gone to paint her husbands nose q
Year: 1861

MINERAL REGION OF CALAyERAs.-It is
doubtful, remarks the Stockton Independent
if the world contains another tract of country
of about equal extent t. that known as the
copper region of Calavesas, possessing so great
variety and quantity of minerals. Intelligent
practical miners who have prospected there for
years and familiarized themselves with what
the earth and rock hold in their embrace, in
form us that there is scarcely mineral known
by man which may not be found in the hills to
the west Of Bear Mountain. In what Is called
the Napoleon claim owned by Hughes &
Co., there is an irregular opening, passing
downward some 80 or 40 feet through several
strata Of earth, gravel and cement to which a
horizontal open cut has been conducted. In
this cut and in the sides of the irregular shaft.
are gold, silver, copper, chalk, tin, iron, teu
rum, all presented to the eye in the primitive
state, at single glance. There is first a vein
of the oxyds Of copper; then a stratum of au-
riferous gravel then layer of chalk then a
vein of argentiierous and auriferous tellurum
The whole interior Of the earth appears to be
a perfect net work of precious and useful min
erals. With energy to investigate and capital
to develope it, there is wealth enough buried in
Western Calaveras to enrich thousands of men
for ages to come.
Year: 1861

WHEs red hot shot is fired, the ordnance
used is elevated to the position desired before
the gun is shotted. The powder in the gun is
kept from explosion by means of the wadding.
Between the explosive substance and the heat
ed mass are generally three layers Of wads.-
That next to the ball is dry, the second is wet,
and upon the powder a dry piece rests. The
ball is discharged soon after being placed in
the cannon.
Year: 1861

A SPANISH PLAY BlLL.-To the Sovereign
of Heaven-to the Mother of the Eternal
World-to the Polar Star of Spain-to the
Faithful Proteetress of the Spanish Nation
to the honor and glory of the most Holy Vir-
gin Mary-for her benefit, and for the propo-
cation of her worship, the company of come
dians will this day give a representation Of
the comic piece called Nanine.


The celebrated italian will also dance the
fandango, aud the theatre will be superbly
Illuminated.
Year: 1861

LORD CAMPBELL said that he had beard a
Judge at Stafford thus sentence a prisoner to
death for forgery :" And | trust, through the
merits and meditation Of our blessed Redeemer,
you may experience that mercy in another
world, which due regard to the credit Of the
paper currency of the country forbids you to
hope for here"
Year: 1861

DIARRHEA.-Ihe following seasonable ad
vice we copy from Halls Journal of Health


cit may be well for travellers to know that
the first and the most important and the most
indispensable item in the arrest and cure Of
looseness of the bowels is absolute quietude on
a bed. Nature herself always prompts this by
disinclining us to locomotion. The next thing
is to eat nothing but common rice parched like
coffee, and then boiled and taken with a little
salt and butter Drink little or no liquor oil
any kind. Bits Of ice may be eaten and
swallowed at will. Every step taken in Diarr-
hea, every spoonful of locomotion only aggra-
Yates the disease. If locomotion Is necessary,
the misfortune of the necessity may be lessened
by having a stout piece Of woolen flannel
bound tightly around the abdomen, so as to
double in front, and kept well in its place. In
the practice of many years, we have never fail
ed to notice gratifying result to follow these
observances."
Year: 1861

PROFESSOR HUST, of England, asserts that
the internal heat of the earth does not increase
in the same ration at great depths as near the
surface; and he attributes the heat not to in-
ternal fres-as is most generally believed by
men of science-but to chemical action going
on among the rocks
Year: 1861

MAJOR JONES was a man of great modesty
but limited means. One night robber at
tackled him. the Major fought for half an hour,
but was overpowered and robbed of eighteen
cents.


Is that all you've got y


Every cent"


"Then what made you fight so long?"


Didn't want my poverty exposed" said
the modest Major.
Year: 1861

The Ohio State Journal, the organ
of the Republican party of this State,
is out in favor of q union of parties in
the State and counties on a single
ticket, on the following basis:


Let them [thc Democrats] manifest
a steadiast devotion TO the Admins
tration, and generous confidence in
us, and we shall then cordially fuse
with them.


Here is a chance for all Democrats
who are anxious to "fuse.n
Year: 1861

within few weeks there has trans
pired 10 Easton case, where young
man, who had gained the confidence of
hio employer aud the respect and favor
of the public, was found guilty of such an
objectionable misdemeanor. as to serve
for a warning to all young men. A uum-
Der of years bad be been principal clerk
in one of our largest and most business
like establishments He lived with his
employer like one of his own family
He bad become couUected With the shurch
and was punctual in the performance of
ali bis duties. But in an ungaarded hour,
iu an evil moment the tempter seduoed
him, and persuaded him that dime was
very small amount, where the sun total
of the days business was calculated at
many dollars. A dime was taken. 1t
escaped detection. Desires increased,
fashion urged on the delinquent. A gold
watch was desirable. 1t was obtsined.-
The payments were made in small SUNS.
The employer drawers suffered in small
amounts. Clothing Of first quality must be
worn, aud of course goods were cut off but
they brought 20 cash in turn. 10 bort,
the young man began by taking small a
mounts OF Doney, Jet his conduct was so
we'll guarded that it took several years to
detect him. and that only took place,
when the grabbing became too large and
bulky. The clerk wss ruined His place
vas declared vacant aud bis face cannot
be seen iD our community. Let young
men take warning. Poverty may be an
Inconvenience aud hardship, but it is no
disgrace. Honesty and truth will guide
you at all times into honor and favor
Avoid the enticing associations of the day
and temptation will not press you severe


, in the way that leads to ruin and de-
struction -EaSton Free Press.
Year: 1861

When life is full of health and glee.
Work, work as busy as bee !
And taxi thus gentle hint from me
Be careful of your money!


You'll find it true. that friends are few.


When you are short of money.
The single grain cast in the mould
May spring and give hundred fold
More precious than its weight IN gold /!
Be careful of your money!


The grain you SOW to stack may grow !!


Be careful of your money
But do not shut sweet Mercy's doors,
When sorrow pleads OF want implores;
To help to heal misfortune's sores,
BE careful of your money.


To help the poor when al your door,


Be careful of your money!
Would you escape the beggar's lot,
The death bed of the tipping sot,
And live in sweet colentme nt's cot
Be careful Of pour money!


And if you need friend indeed,


Be careful Of your money.
Year: 1861

tioD. Suppose. for example. the Legisia-
ture would refuse to grant them the relief
asked for. the line of railroad would re-
main unfinished, and the State would
have a mortgage which at best would be
worthless, because it operated upon an
uuproductive aud uD6,hed road Ii the
contractors then by refusal on the part
of the Legislature to grant the relief.
we're compelled to obtain judgment for
the amount of six hundred thousand dol
lars. aod on this jude ment had issued an
execution. sold the road, and bought it
them selves, the lien Of the Com Donwealth
would have been extiBguished, aud the
whole amount due the State lost. But
by the passage Of this bill. the State be-
comes the second mortgsgee-tbe CON.
pany is ebabsed to f0ish their road, end
the State some time will realize the a.
mount which in an uneuarded moment
she invested therein. Such being the case,
aud to secure the tax payers of the State
from the possibility of loss. We deemed it
our duty to vote for the bill. The origi-
nal proposition by which the interest of
the ConmoDReslth 10 the canals were
transferred or sold. if you please, to the
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company,
for the bonss of said company, we bad
nothing to do with. not being me nbers Of
the Legislature at the time, and the Act
by which priority Of lien Of six hundred
thousand dollars was given to contr actors
on said road. over the Commonwealth,
We violently opposed; still both these Acts
became laws. and We had no other alter
native left Us but to vote for the present
bill, in order, if possible. to save to the
Commonwealth at some future day, the
amount of three millions five hundred
thousand dollars, agreed 10 the frat in
stance to be paid BY the Sunbury and E.
rie railroad to the Com


This explanstiou of our course we deem
necessary to those whom We represent,
and as it is made in good faith, We hope
and trust it may be resolved in the same
spirit in which it is made, aud prove sat
isfactory.
Year: 1861

Next after our convictions of duty to
the State. il i. to toe undersigned source
of pride that We have been iB-trumental
in saving from entire loss SO large sun
as SO, 500, 900. We do not wish TO cast
reflections on former Legislatures, though
We cannot overlook the fact that pru-
deot care on their part would have ob'ia-
ted the necessity Of legislation at our
hands TO correct their errors aud thereby
render secure the money OF the people.


After mature deliberation We were con-
strained TO consider the passage OF the
bill under consideration in different light
from that which we would have consider
ed it in bad it been aD original PROPOSE.
Year: 1861

Coal IN UTAH.-CoaI is believed to exist in
large quantities In the Great Basin OF U tah.-
On the Weber river, Tributary of Great Salt
Lake, from the western slope OF the Wahsatch
range, coal is now regularly mined, and sell
ing at the pits for IS per ton; though the price
in Salt Lake City is S25, on account OF The ex-
pense of transportation. Should this coal
prove to be of good quality, one great obstacle
la the way of u Pacific RAiroad will be re-
moved, VIZ: A scarcity OF fuel for locomo.
uves. Wood is extremely scarce on the
plains this side of the Rocky Mountains,
while in the Great Basin there is even less
The discovery of coal near the centre of the
projected route, therefore, is exceedingly for
Year: 1861

THE FIRST MARTYK.-Mr. Bowlby, Of the
London Times, who was killed by the Chinese,
will live in the history of journalism, as he
Is the first correspondent of daily paper
who has received the crown OF martyrdom
while engaged in his professional duties In a
distant land,
Year: 1861

Domestic Warfays.-Conrad Schiiser appear
ed before the Mayor yesterday to answer u
charge Of assaulting and beating his wife Tho
accused was represented to be most amicaely
disposed when sober but when under the in
fuence of liquor his conduct was beyond en-
durance. The Mayor required surety in the
sum Of $50 for his good behavior.
Year: 1861

THx CENSUS IN CAHADA.-The mode Of
taking the census In Canada IL much better
than ours. On given night, every household
or Is required TO make returns OF every per-
son sleeping on his premises on that night, to-
gether with such other Information as the
papers call for.
Year: 1861

Hustings Con..-The Magistrates assembled
yesterday, as usual, fully prepared 10 dispose
Of any amount OF business that might be sub
mitted The weather outside was dreary aud
damp. while in the Courtroom All was snug
and comfortable. TO remain there was NJ
great hardship, and If in the meantime they
could dispense a tolerable amount of Justice


for the peace and dignity of the Commop-


to their credit as impartial administrators OF
the law. We imagine. therefore, that they
we're somewhat disappointed at the result
They remained in session about half al hour,
during which time two free negroes were reg
istered, and one Constable's account was al
lowed. To-day the Court will have more to
do, in the examination of Harvey Wash, for
passing counterfeit money.
Year: 1861

One of the Baraboo Volunteers in
the Madison Guards, now in the first
regiment Of this State, seeing the name
of his nephew in company of the
second regiment, addressed note to
him, in approval of his enlisting, and
received in reply the following racy let
ter:
Year: 1861

THE DEACoN's PLAN.-A Pious old
deacon used to inspire us Wi til awe by
sanctity Of his manner, that we dared
not TO say that our soul was our own
while in church. Deacon F. came to
California, and was tempted after sin
full gains. A friend and member Of
the same church, found him one night
"bucking at monte" With holy horror
he nudged the absorbed player into a
knowledge of his presence.


"Deacon, do | find you gambling?@


With ready wit to relieve him from
embarrassment, he chuckled-


"No, no, my friend s., not
gambling! You see this is a corrupt
institution, and am doing my best to
break it up
Year: 1861

WALKING INDICATIVE OF CHARAC-
TER.-Fowler says: A short quick step
indicates brisk and active, but rather
contracted mind, whereas those who
take long steps generally have long
heads. Those who stuff or draw their
heels, drag and drawl in everything !;
while those whose walk is mincing, af-
fected and artificial, rarely, if ever,
accomplish much whereas those who
walk carelessly, that is, naturally, are
just what they appear to be, and put
on nothing for outside show. Those
who in walking, roll from side to side,
lack directness Of character, and side
every way according to circumstances.
In short, every individual has his own
peculiar mode of moving, which exact
ly accords with his mental character !;
SO that, so far as you can see such
modes, you can decipher such outline
of character.