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Year: 1861

fE<11E Subscriber having sustained serious -E loss lately, would like to close up his bus- ness in Litchtield, and would like to dispose of the remaining part of his GROCERY. It is Q good place for any any one wishing to do Grocery Business. Also, wish to inform those that are indebted to me either by book account or note, that they must call and pay me by the first of October or they will find their accounts and notes in the hands of an officer for collection. Also those that have claims against me, call, and I will pay them any time before the first of Octo- ber WM. H, WHEELER.

 Litchfeld, Sept. 3d, 1861. tf-2O
Year: 1861

Our usually clever and amiable friend
of the Nashville Banner grows warm over
the supposed mistreatment of Gen. Price,
of Missouri, Hear him:


We shall make no harsh comments
now. We shall impugn no ones motives.
We shall arraign nobody. We simply ask
for information. Willthe Administration
or the Richmond press furnish it to the
country? Until it appear, or until suf-
ficient time shall elapso for its appear
ance, we shall hold our peace. II il turn
out to be as it should be. we shall be de-
lighted to, give the new state of things
a cordial support and fair trial. But II
our fears are proven too true, we have
just the Independence and Just the will
to war it to the knife and the knife to the
hilt. We shall stand ON no ceremony
and spare no words whore madness and
oppression appear. We shall have no ex-
cuse for them, and shall expose them
We call in the name of the whole couh.
try, for light upon this dark subject.
Year: 1861

This distinguished gentleman, the Vice Presi-
dent Of the Confederate States, arrived in Will
mington on Sunday the 21st inst, on his way to
Richmond, and was met at the depot Of the Will
mington and Weldon Railroad by very large
crowd, to whose cordial greeting he made brief
response, from the gansway of the ferry boat.
The crowd, however not satisfied with this,
but, after allowing him to eat his dinner, called
him out again. when he again addressed them
from the platform of the cars. Mr. Stephens
opened his remarks by a beautiful allusion to the
Sabbath, saying that though it was day devoted
to worship by Christian people, we have the highest
authority for believing that the Sabbath made
for man and not man for the Sabbath-that We
might well be justified on this day in considering
the affairs of our country, that families and


resides were imperilled, and that their protection
was our first and highest duty. After alluding in
thrilling language to the of the Confederate
States who, he said, desired peace and only asked
to be let alone in the pursuit of their interests
and their happiness, he expressed his firm belief
in the superintendent Of an all-wise, just and
mercful God over the affairs Of men, and said
His interp0siton to prevent the loss Of life and
the shedding of blood at Fort Sumter must force
itself upon the minds of all He hoped soon to
see and he believed he would see North Carolina
member Of the Confederate States and that the
seven stars or their banner would soon swell to
fifteen. Mr. Stephens concluded his remarks
amidst tremendous cheering and the train imme
diatly left Wilmington Herald.
Year: 1861

'MGSD YoU8 BUSINESS THE first pcicc Of coIttinen
tai money coined in this country, bore tae terse but
simple mot'o-"Mind your business and if the peo
pie of the different sections ofthe country had followed
its advice the best government ever devised by man.
would not be on tue verge of de truction 1t is
not to be denied that we of the north Ito say nothing
of other sections have disrcgarded the wholesome ad
vice tie old copper II is our business that
other States of this Union tolerate doneatic slavery
Its mo- our business to rcbuke them foritfor once
did the same Its none Of our business that they re-
gard the institution with favor, disfayor We
not responsible for i. in moral political sense
If it is mistaken notion are arc not tic sufferes
and if we were sensible and discreet, should mind
our own business and leave it to those who alone are
interested in It's existence 1t is no hndrancc to our
prosperity at leaStbut meddlng with it, has at last
brought tornado upon hich materially interiors
with ''our busncss!' We have got considerably
more on our hands than attended to-cven if it
is not too late to 'nnd own business having none
to 'mjnd" Let us get back to the philosophy Of the
old copper motto as fast aswe can Let new mission
be coined as soon as possible that every man, woman
and child, may have one 70 ncar as monitor and Il
remainder to common sense Let one be nailed to the
desk ofevery abolition preacher in the land Let solemn
presentations of them he made to all dyspeptics who
mistake Indigestion for christian philanthropy, with
the hope that they cease from mscliefand mind Il CIR
own business New Haven Re lister.
Year: 1861

EHLARGlNG THE LOUISVILLE CANAL.-There arc two
steam paddles seven steam engines and 500 to GOO men
employed daily upon the work of enarging the Louis
vile and Portland canal The steam paddles won
derul institutions each spade full they take up cart
load The Louisville Democrat says:


The work was begun on the first of September last
since which time the proper machinery for the rapid
prosecution of the work has been procured and set TO
work The new canal excavation has been commenced
and large amount Of rock and earth removed by
means Of the paddles, either of which will
perform the labor of rs in the excavation OF earth
and the stationary engines which draw the dltcars up
the inclined plane the top of the bank, which is to be
raised above high water mark with the excavaed earth
The job is stupe&dous oae, and probably no contract
ever involved much labor in small an area. The
specifications VIII enter into and suffice to say
that the excavation the new canal includes twenty-five
feet of earth and thirythree feet of solid rock the
entire length aud breadth Of it, At the junction there
will be large basin, giving two entrances and exits to
the river at the lrwer end OF the canal The two new
locks will be the largest aad finest in the world exceed
ing those on the Sau St. Marie canal at lake Superior
by many feet. And they will be constructed in very
superior manner of beautiful stone procured at Camel
ton, Indiana.
Year: 1861

THE BLESSINGS OF PovERTY.-Thc following remarks
of very distinguished wriscr this subject worthy
Of serious consideration:


Poverty is the nurse of manly energy and heaven
climbing thoughts attended by love end faith and hope
around whose tops the m6antan breeze blow aud from
whose counteuance all the Virtues gather strength Look
around you upon the distinguished men that in every
department of life guide and control the times, and en-
quire what their origin, and what their early
fortunes Were they, as general rule, rocked and
handled in the lap Of wealth: No, such men emerged
from the homes of decent compel Y, or struggling
poverty Necessity sharpen their faculties and prva
ton and sacrifice brace neirmoral nature Thcf learn
the great art OF rcnunciaon and enjoy the happiness
Of having few wants. They know nothing of inditfcr-
enee safety. There is not an idle fibre in their
frames They put the yjcor of a rcsolute purpose in
every act The edge of their mind is always kept sharp.
In the school Of life men like these, meet the softly


aturcd a1ngs Of prosperity the vessels of iron meet
the vessels of porcelpin
Year: 1861




THE MAIDEN AND THE IIERo-On the night before the
battle of Brandywine | sent with message from
Gen. Greene to count Pulaski, noble Polander who
took prominent part in struggle for freedom. He
was quartcred in a neat farm hJusc near the upper
forts After business finished, the count asked
to take some refreshments at the same time calling
out:


MARY! my lass Mary"


In an instant a rosy checked girl entered, her face
beaming with JOY it would seem at the very sound OF
PuIaski's voice


''Did YOU call nc, count" said she tmidlv


GLOW often have told you, my little love, said be,
bending his tall form to kiss her check, mot to call me
count; call me dear Pulaski. This is republic my
little layorite; we have counts you know"
''But you are count, sir, when at home, and they
say you long way over the ocean to light for US
Yes Mary did come long way; the reason was
had to come Now can YOU get for this gentleman
and myself little refreshments lie has long way to
ride tonight


Certainly, sir and she went out of the room like
fairy.


Fine pleasant girl said Pulaski; would that had
the wealth that once had, would give her portion
that would send the youths hercabous after her sweet
face


On the morning Of the lth of September III, the
British advanced in full force Chadds ford, fer the
purpose of crossing Brndywne creek, and bringing on
an action against Washington Sir William Howe
drove Maxwcfs division the creek by ten o'clock
at one of the lower forts


The Hcssian general Kophyausen, with large force,
advanced up the creek aud uniting with lord Cornwall
lis who commanded the left wing of the army crossed
the upper lords of the river aud creek soon hap
pened that during the raging Of the conflict carrying
orders Ipasscd ediaely the direction OF Puaskls
quarters that had visited the night bcfore the house
was on fire Near the door lay the body OF Mary her
head cut open by SABRE and her brains oozng out OF
the terrible wound had been there but half minute
when general Pulaski the head of troop of cavalry
galIoped rapidly to the house. Never shall forget the
expression of his face, he shouted like Demon on
seeing the inanimate form of Mary


A CcRIos1TY-The Port Gibson Reyeillc has the fol-
lowing allusioa to rather singular occurrence:


''In the extensive flower garden of Mrs. Minor, in
this place there are two fine bushes, of which
is the Cloth of Gold and the other the White Tea The
Cloth Of Gold stalk is twelve years old and has been
bearing for at least years The White Tea has Been
bearing about years Neither of these roses are
grated but are growing their own bottoms. Until
ts spring each of these rose bushes have regularly
every year. put forth its proper variety of the queen
flower On the 4th Of March, present. they both sent
forth bloodred roses What is the cause? Is Abraham
Lincoln intent upon shedding southernblood and these
roses messengers from Flora warn the sunny south
her fayorite land, Of the danger? Who knows"


The WHEAT CEoP OF NORTH MIssIssIPFI.-The re-
ports from the wheatfeds in the northern counties Of
the State indicate that it will be the largest crop ever
raised.
Year: 1861

BY MRS HALE.
My boy, thou wilt dream the world stair,
And thy spirit will sigh to roam; M
And thou must go but never, when there,
Forget tho light of home.


1t dazElos to lead estray;
Like tho meteor's flash, twill deepen the night,
Whom thou treadest the lonely way.
But the hearth Of homo has a constant flame,
And pure vestal Ere;
Twill burn twill burn, forever tho same,
For nature feeds the pyrc.
The sea Of ambition is tempcst-tossed,
And thy hopes may vanish like foam
But sails are shiyered and rudder lost,
Then look to tho light Of homo
And thore like n star through tho midnight cloud,
Thou shalt SEQ the beacon bright #-
For, never, till shining ON thy shroud,
Can be quenched its holy light
The sun of fame. twill gid the name,
But the heart nc or felt its ray;
And fashions smiles, that rich ones claim,
Are but beams of wintry day.
And how cold and dim those beams must be,
Should lifes wrotchod wanderer come
But my boy, when the world is dark to thee,
Then turn to the light of home.
Year: 1861

Webster had an anecdote of old Father
Searl, the minister ofhis boyhood, which
has never been in print, and which is too
good to be lost. 1t was customary to
wear buckskin breeches in cold weather.
One Sunday morning in autumn. Father
Searl brought down his from the CARROT;
but the wasps had taken possession of
them during the summer, and were hav-
ing nice time in them. By dint of ef-
fort, he got out the intruders and dressed
for meeting. But while reading the
Scriptures to the congregation, he felt a
dagger from one of the enraged small
wasted fellows, and jumped around the
pulpit slapping his thighs. But the more
he slapped and danced, the more they
stung, The people thought him crazy,
and were in commotion as to what to do
buthe explained the matter by saying:
Brethren. don't be alarmed; the Word
of God is in my mouth, but the Devil is
in my breeches!' Webster always told il


with glee to the ministers Boston Cor
Year: 1861

The echoes of the cavern made a report like
that of a cannon.


We did not stay down longer than
we could help after firing. Henry pulled
vigorously, and with the aid of our hands
on the rock were soon up. For little
while we could hear the panther strugg ling
in his blood. We let down dog. No
noise followed. Then was lowered. l
saw the game was dead. crawled in assoon
could. A barrier of rock obstructed me.
Over this reached my arm and got my
finger in his mouth, but could not move
him. Drawn up again, took my tom.
hawk and cut some pieces Of wood to clear
away the snow. This done, we succeeded
in finding place where the rock to some
extent moved. A pole with hook at the
end was prepared. This we managed to
to fasten to his hind legs and pulled him
out.


1t proved to be a male panther Of i'm
mense size, nine feet and one inch, from
nose to end of tail, fat, and very heavy
Late as it was, worn out and far from
home as we were, we wished to carry him
home bodily. Tried to shoulder him but
failed. We took off the skin with the paws
and scalp, and hung the carcass on tree.
Henry said he had seen the small one es.
cape through the rocks beyond.


The following spring some Government
man came along and said he would give me
five dollars to see the frame of n panther.
Wa wont Ha fnund oil the honee and
put them in a bag and carried them away.
And that's the end of my panther hunt
Harper'S Magazine.
Year: 1861

Daniel S. Dickinson to the Rebels.


We invite attention to tho following
extract from the address Of Daniel s..
Dickinson, Of New York, delivered at
Amherst last week. It is addressed to
the rebels of the South:


You desire poacol Then lay down
your arms, and you will have it. It was
peace when you took them up; it will be
peace when you lay them down. It will
be peace when you abandon war and re-
turn to your accustomed pursuits
Honorable, enduring, pacific relations
will be found in complete obedience to
the provisions Of the Constitution, and
not in its violation or destruction. The
Government is sustained by the people,
not for the purpose Of ooercing States
in their domestic policy; not for tho
purpose ofcrusbingmombors Of the Con
lcdoracy because they fail to conform to
Federal standard; not for the purpose
Of dcspoilng their people; and, least Of
all, not for the purpose Of disturbing or
in any degree interfering with the sys-
tenn Of Southern serviludo; but for tho
sole and only purpose of putting down
an unholy armed rebellion which has
de6od the authority of the Government
and seeks its destruction, and in this
their determination is taken with a res
olution, compared with which the edictt
of the Modos and PerBians were yielding
and temporary. When the Government
of our fathers shall bo again recognized
when the Constitution and laws t
which every citizen owes allegiance
shall be observed and Obeyod, then will
the armies of the Constitution and thu
Union disband, by a common impulse
in obedience to a unanimous Wilt
Year: 1861

The following cheerful glance at the
future is from the Boston Commercial
Bulletins money article Of last week:


Our point then is, that our people
should soon begin to think Of some
thing else besides war. Not that they
should or could lose interest in it-but
they should not confne their attention
to it, There is something else besides
war ia the American horizon. Much of
it, indeed, is as clear as ever. The
storm has visited US, but is now passing
away The country is selling much
and buying little. Gold is daily arri-
wing at the sea. board for eventual cir
culatiOn, by means Of the Government,
among the people, and for a larger
than usual basis for future credit All
who can make or do anything for war
arc proftably employed, and those who
produce foreign consumption are rapid
ly increasing their means, whether for
payment Of debt or new purchases
Food is consumed, clothes wear out;
and with tho agricultural population
selling to a good market at home and
abroad, people must soon buy. The
recent failures have been few and com.
paratively light, and the crops all over
the North present very favorable ap-
pearance. Are we not justified, then,
in an encouraging viow Of the future?
viii not tho autumn bring with it some
revival Of trade aud enterprise2
Year: 1861

RAsPBERRIEs.--Those desirous of
having fine raspberrics another year.
should now cut away all the canes that
have borne fruit this season, and also
all the young 81, ot3 but about three in
a hill, leaving Of course the strongest.
Hoe the grass and weeds clean, giving
to the plant all the chances possible for
full and strong maturity Of cane and
bud, preparatory to the next years
fruit. New plantations Of hardy sorts
can bo mado this fall, with promise of
return Of small amount Of fruit next
season. Three by three or three by
four feet APART, are the best distances.
Year: 1861

PRETTY GooD JoKE.--A London, o.,
paper tells O pretty good one on an old
bachelor Of that place, who was present
at O Butter Fair recently held in that
town.


A lady who enjoys a joke hugely,
asked him if he would like to see the
Milking Machine, one of which was on
exhibition. The gentleman of course
signiRed his assent, when Mrs. -
conducted him to a far corner Of the
room where a gerry young person was
drawing sustenance from the maternal
fOunt, and pointing to the cherub, Mrs


- said that that was one Of tho mos
perfect arrangements IS for tho use il
question ever invented. Such a roar
of laughter followed as was likely tc
bring down the plaStcring,
Year: 1861

WEATHER PROOF NAILs.-E Everybody
knows what a difficult thing it is to nail
roof boards and weather boards so that
they will hold for long length Of time.
There arc many other places in which
it is nearly impossible to make nails do
the Office for which they ore intended.


a romedy--and the only one I ever
saw discovered a few years ago. It is
very simple, and mover fails.


Take ten-penny, malleablo nails and
place the head in a wise; take a pair of
Pincers and grip the nail near the point,
twist it half way round, minding to
make the twist somewhat enlongated


In driving, the nail becomes a screw,
and neither sun nor hammer can with.
draw it. Don LLOYD WYMAN.


Lake Co., July, 1861.
Year: 1861

The following are selected from volumnious
accumulation of testimonials of the Press of the
United States. and from eminent Professors of
our Institutions where the practice Of medicine
is taught:
Year: 1861

~ -Hr eES FOtt TuA bOLDIERS.


Weask especial attention to the closing para.
graph Of the Fortress Monroe letter of our
correspondent Billy. in to,day's paper. The
cold days are coming on rapidly and the Wants
of the soldiers Increase with the advance Of
jack Frost. Gloves are wanted for the men, aud
who will refuse 10 give them Let us Ieiaem--
ber that ih-se whO have gone forth to fight the
battles of the Constitution, however strong may
be their courage and however stout their hearts
in the cause, will fail when they are brough,
ought to contend with the elements Of winter, in
connection with the savage forocity of the rebel
horde which they mean to flog into subjectiOn
It becomes us, therefore, to see that they do no
suffer by reason Of our neglect to furnish them
with the necessary comforts of theseason.


win not the churches do something for tRl
first Delaware Regiment? an appeal comes I,
them direct from the field of counict, and vi


know they will not pass it by uuheeded. lie
the ladies go to work, and in very short tim


one thousand pairs OF gloves will be on their wa


to Fortress Monroe. Those who cannot knit
pair can pay for pair that come one else knitt
and those who have no money can collect fror
our citizens nearly every ono Of whom will Civ
, something Who will move frat in this matter
Year: 1861

Some person borrowed from this office, scme
time ago, the bound volume Of the DELAWARE
JOURNAL for the year ls4s. As this is our ouly
file Of that year, and as we do not now remem-
her who the person was that we thus OccOmmo
dated, we are compelled to take this method Of
requesting that he will please return said volume
at once to us, as we are now very much in need
of it for certain references.
Year: 1861

A few years since, as Mr.. Gallaodot
was walking in the streets Of Hartford
there came running up to him a poor
boy Of very ordinary appearance, but
whose fine Intelligent eye fixed the
attention Of the gentleman, as the boy
inquired


Sir, can you tell me of man who
would like a boy to work for him and
learn him 10 read >


Whose boy are you, and where dc
you live p
Year: 1861

DRY M,NuRK TOR Com IN TuK HUI In
nanuring corn in tho hill the use Of perfect
ly dry manure is to b avoided, as IL wi
take the moisture from the soil, and thu
delay the vegetation Of the seed, and in ca
Of hen manure and guano, destroy.
Year: 1861




Capt. Shurtlitf Of the 7th Ohio, killed at
the battle Of Cross Lanes, was highly re-
spected citizen Of DeKalb county in this
State, where his relatives now reside. He
was called to a professorship at Oberlin,
and after the war broke out took command
Of q company Of students and went hearth
" into the service Of his country. He1ived
long enough to prove that he was Il gallant
soldier, and to make his loss felt. Only a
fortnight ago he had horse killed under
him in skirmish, but his intrepidity was
not dampened by the nearness Of danger.
He continued the fight on foot until the
assailants were dispersed. We know
nothing Of the circumstances Of bis
death; but we dare assert that he was
doing his duty, brave]y when he died. His
body is to be brought home to Illinois fol
hnria1
Year: 1861

So much admiration is felt among loyal
men here for the fearless and patriotic
course of the LOUISVILLE JOURNAL, that
an effort is being made 10 increase its sub
scription list in this city. A. Fl. BURIEY,
Esq, has taken The pleasant duty upon
himself, and, we are glad TO say, is dis
charging it successfully. ANY person de-
string the JorKSAL, either the daily OF
weekly, will please leave an order, ecith
the money, at the rooms Of the Union De-
fence Committee on La Sale street, and the
paper will be forthcoming.
Year: 1861

The following letter is from young Scotch
man, who married a wife, and set sail from
New York early In October for Cardenas;
the vessel was taken by a rebel piratical
craft, and the party had the pleasure of a
visit to Charleston The narrative runs as
follows:
Year: 1861

beng too far from the Island for a successful sorie


These Yankee troops had been long from Cock s.
Ve Md as letters found in their possession are dre
ed TO that point, and are OF very late date