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Year: 1861

GEoGGEP P. MoRRIs availed himself of an in
vitation from young lady, some years ago,
to write the following lines in her album:


"The heart that is given to many


Can never be constant to any"


The album afterward was handed to Willis
his alter ego of the Home journal, who bv q
certain electric affinity which has operated
upon him more or less through life, was
drawn to the page where the Generals muse
had left its memorial lie immediately wrote
nnder it the following lines:


"But what do you know of the fun


Ifyou only are constant to one?"
Year: 1861

TENHIS thriving city is without Hotel, in the buIness


part OF town. the City Hotel heing unexpectedly
can't brick building with over thirty and
can be rented for ore half the usual price.


Provisions cheap here and the house has done about twelve
thousand dollars of business heretofore 1t is the best
location the state for hotel keeping and the ties Of the
place demand an immediate opening. address


feb20 vim ID Il. L. SPENCE.
Year: 1861

The Bowling Green correspondent of the
Nashville Union and American, writing on
the 10th, says:


The war policy to be pursued by the Con-
federates occupying this portion Of the
State is an enigma the solution of which
can not be easily arrived at. The latest
movement but one that has been made since
the return of Breckinridge's brigade from
Russellville was that of Saturday last,
when the same command moved from their
old camping ground to a woods distant about
three miles from town, where trees are be-
ing felled, huts erected and every thing
necessary for the establishment of comfort
able winter quarters being prepared.


General Hindman's legion, together with
two additional regiments detached from
Hardee's division, were ordered to Green
River yesterday, and will probably occupy
the same position near Mumfordsville as
that held by the Kentucky brigade upon the
advent of Confederate troops into the State
over three months since. The public al
large can as readily and with as much ac-
curacy arrive at probale conclusion of the
meaning of two columns of a portion of the
army moving in different directions, one
evidently making arrangements for remain
| ing here during the winter, the other appa.
rently the advance guard Of forward
movement-as can any Of the pretended
wiseacres of this place.


Again another move was made last even.
ine-the sending of Colonel SCotts Louis.
lana Cavalry to Russellville, at which point
they will undoubtedly remain during the
| winter, in order to check or give timely
warning of any actual or meditated advance
that may be made or feigned by Crittenden
Seeing that General Buel is timorous of at
tacking this place, and that no immediate
Federal advance is to be made upon it, thu
gsge of battle may be offered them in th'
vicinity of their present encampments, nortl
of Green River-at least such conjecture i
plausible when taken in connection with th
fact that few days since one OF our General
remarked that I'VE will not all go into win
ter quarters" H.IF I'm. -
Year: 1861

A meeting Of the Presidents of the several
Baltimore banks was held in that city on the
18th inst. A proposition was submitted that
the Baltimore banks should abolish the specie
basis OF settling their balances, and fall back
on the credit and interest system. The pro-
position was strongly opposed and defeated.
r = 1t appears that the banks OF Baltimore,
ever since the suspension of specie payments,
have regularly settled their balances every
day, and all differences are promptly paid in
gold, which is the basis of their operations,
and by which means they have always stood
well in the Clearing. house, while they have
suffered no inconvenience for a sufficiency oI
coin TO supply all needful demands.


II was understood at the meeting that
whatever course may be pursued by the New
York banks, the Baltimore banks will main
tain their integrity, and continue to work or
a coin basis, unless some unforeseen circum-
stance shall compel them to depart from the
rule, of which there is no present proba.
bility. By working on the specie basis, the
paper issues have worked up to the coiI
standard, and they are now in a healthfu
condition.


Some of the banks have issued no small
notes, but have preferred to use specie fol
small amounts Of change. The feeling a
the meeting was almost unanimous to hole
on TO the gold basis by which the bank is
sues will always stand at the gold value.
Year: 1861

The London Tines city article says il must
be kept in view that the designs of Mr.. Sc.
ward are reported for some time to have bsen
the cause Of disagreement in the Washington
Cabinet, and that the decision of the present
question, therefore, is not entirely in the
bands of that parsonage. Later adVices are
awaited for with great anxiety, as it is seen
that the course of circumstances may be much
modified by ything that may take place be-
tween the opposing armies in the interval from
now and the arrival OF the British demands.
victory by the Federalists might perhaps 50
satisfy the mob as to enable the Government 20
act independently; and on the other hand, q
defeat might be equally productive of pacific
tone At the same time, however, there is
danger that the bad features of the stu alton
may be aggravated by the intelligence of some
new Offense on the part Of the Federal c Com-
misaioneTs. --. IL
Year: 1861

It is stated that evidence will be laid before
the European Governments, TO prove that the
blockade of the Southern ports is Intellectual,
and consequently illegal.


1t is also stated that the State Legislature of
Missouri has passed Secession Ordinance.
Year: 1861

The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Advertiser says:


1 have just had a long talk with an a.
bic and distinguished member of Con-
gress from one of the border States, who
made one remark which think worth re-.
peating. He had been proving to my en-
tire satisfaction that there existed in all
the Southern States excepting South Car
olina, deeply rooted love of the Union.
but his summing up OF what ought to be-
come of that idiot State was as follows ::
He thought that Charleston deserved to
be consumed--made heap of ashes: that
the stones composing her defensive works
should be taken, one by one, and thrown
into her harbor so that no sail could ever
more whiten her waters and that the
State should be divided into two parts.
on Of them given to North Carolina and
the other to Georgia, and that the very
name Of the Palmetto State should pass
into forgetfulness. And as to her rebel
lious peopl', they might enjoy the recol
lection Of their assault on Fort Sumter,
and wander over the world like Gypsies.
the last Of their degenerate race.
Year: 1861

Garrett Davis, who has just been cleo
ted by the Legislature OF Kentucky to fill
the place in the U. s. Senate lately occu-
pied by the expelled traitor Bleckinridge.
is one of the ablest public men in Ken
tueby. He is native Of that State, 5S
years old, is a lawyer by profession and
has acquired great distinction at the bar,
and lucrative practice. He was Rep
resentative in Congress from the Bourbon
District in Kentucky for eight years. from
1889 to lS47. His residence is Paris. the
County seat of Bourbon, one of the wealth
lest "blue grass counties in the State.
When he left the public service, so high
had he risen as forensic debater and a
skiIlful parliamentary tactician, that he
was Justly regarded as one ofthe foremost
Of the Wing leaders, His health forced
him out of congressional lie But ever
since his retirement he has had leading
part in shaping the State policy, and no
important movement has been N ade with
out consulting him.


He has taken very active part in his
State against secession. When the seces
sion troubles broke out, he went to Wash
lngton and procured from the Presiden.
arms for the Home Guards, a military
organization raised chiefly upon his sug-
gestlon to counteract Buckner's army OF
secession militia. By this movement, he
and the other Union patriots foiled Buck
ner completely in bis efforts to .strecipi
tate" Kentucky.


AS public speaker, Davis is cogent
and forcible. He is m aster of sarcasm
when aroused against foe be is relent-
less and unsparing. His elocution is by
no means graceful, nor is his voice agreea-
ble, yet he possesses great power over
the masses. They have faith in his hon
esty, and loved the bold, determined char
acter OF the man. He is very energetic
IN his manner, and has great breadth and
strength of brain. The rebels hate him
more bitterly and curse him more deeply
than any other man in the region where
he livcs-which is the best evidence O
HIS devotion to the Union. Mr. Davis i.
short in stature, quick and active in mo.
ton, and his presence is not imposing
His want OF physical is in marked contras,
to his mental vigor


There is no doubt that he will proye p
worthy representative Of the bold, un-
filnchlng Uuion sentiment of Kentucky
He was nominated for the Senate by bu
one majority over Hon James Guthrie
Secretary OF the Treasury under Pierce.
Year: 1861

One of the most extraordinary salt
wells OF record, perhaps, is now being
operated at Wellsville G olumbiana county
Ohio. The well was sunk in anticipation
Of finding oil. when at a depth of four
hundred and eighty feet, the borer struck
vein of gas, which burst forth with such
violence as to eject all the tools used in
boring. together with two hundred feet Of
pipe which had been previously introdu


ced. The boring had developed a very
strong vein of salt water, and the gas has
continued to spout the whole column Of
salt and fresh water furnished by the well
to the hight of one hundred and fifty feet
for six months. The idea of mahufactur


ing salt was then conceived, and after the
necessary pans. tanks, dc. were put up


the work was commenced, The gas was
introduced iuto the furnace in vaious jets.


which being ignited, performed the whole
office of evaporation without any other fu-
el. The furnace glows with an Intense


heat, and the fame issues from the top
of the chimney. The salt water flows al


the rate Of six gallons a minute and there


is more than sufficient gas to evaporate
the whole. The gas furnishes pressure


of one hundred and eighty-six pounds to
the square inch. which is eighty or ninety
pounds per inch more than is usually al
Lowed in running the locomotive engine
! The well is a most extraordinary one


end the owners. though they failed t. fine
/ oil. vii it is believed make handsome
Year: 1861

Eg A life well spent, character up
rightly sustained. is no slight legacy to
leave to ones children and to The world !;
for it is the most eloquent lesson of vir.
tue and the severest reproot of vice, while
it continues an enduring source of the
hest kind Of riches. Well for those who
can say as Pope did. in rejoinder to the
sarcasm OF Lord Harvey think it
enough that my parents, such as they
were, never cost me blush, and that
their son, such as be is, never cost them
a tear Smiles Self Ee7p.
Year: 1861

4e To eat and drink is to supply the
lamp Of life with cotton and OIL IT, how
ever, we make the stomach regular
cemetery for food, the body will soon be
come the sepulcher OF the soul. To make
God of your belly is to sell your soul to
the devil. The poor are much less in:
jured by occasional fasts than the luxu-
rous by constant feasts.
Year: 1861

ton of the well known sentiments of the
people of KY. they had been told the OBJ
ject of the Convention AMI of the so.called
Southern Confederacy was to relieve them
from a despotism aud to protect their
rights. And we were deceivel we were
told by the Executive of this so-called
Southern Confederacy it was intended to
respect the condition of Kentucky, which
it was pretended would not be done by the
Government of the United States. The
Union men of Kentucky never did deny
the right Of the Federal Government to
occupy its soil for the exercise of the pur-
poses implied by the Constitution. Ken
lucky did acknowledge hez obligations,
and expressed her intention 10 fulfil them.
The proclamation CT the Governor of Ken
tucky deceived the people. but the Lcgis-
lature denounced it. Two messages OF
peace were sent to the Executive of the
United States. and one to the President oi
the Southern Government. to know what
was intended to be done with Kentucky.
The former said it was intended to main
tain the law and the Constitution, and
that this was believed to be the will ol
people Of Kentucky. The latter declared
that he intended to respect the neutrality
Of Kentucky as understood by the seces.
sion party of the State. but the Southern
President did not tell them he had matur
ell a plan to assail them at the different
points. nor did he tell them there was OF
the statute book of the Southern govern
ment law providing money and means
not to sustain Kentucky against oppres
sion but to carry her into the Southerr
Confederacy against majority of two
thirds of the entire State. The presen
provisional Governor of Kentucky wa'
sent to see the government at Richmond
Meanwhile. Burnett is at the heal Of tn,
new order Of affairs. in the discharge o
his duty, and an aimed force has beer
gathered. composed of young. desperate
reckless men, commanded by Buckner.-
In conclusion. Mr.. Wickliffc said: "Witl
the blessing of God. l predict that by tn
25th of December no rebel foot will b,
found on the soil of Kentucky. Ap


plause. 81 f


The resolution for the expulsion of Bur
nett was adopted. Adjourned.
Year: 1861

IS a ChOctaw remarked yesterday,
that the dependents of the United States
District Court in Van Buren were all Union
lest there would be no more loaves and fishes
for them from the District Court.


So says the Fort Smith Times and Herald
And every thief and murderer in the Choc-
taw Nation are praying for disunion, in the
hope that the jurisdiction of the United
States Court will be destroyed, and they be
released from the halter and Peniten.iary.
Year: 1861

tive OF the 23d inst, learns the following adj
ditonal concerning it


Six families arrived here yesterday from
the immediate neighborhood of Carthage,
Missouri. They are confident that the Sc
ce$sionists lost fifteen hundred men in that
battle. They say it took from Friday till the
next Thursday night to bury the dead and
some of the men are now here engaged in the
burial


About six hundred were found on the
original battlefield, and the rest scattered
along the whole line Ct retreat, especially in
the timber through which Siegel made his
final escape.


THIS statement differs materially from Col.
SiegeIs official report, but it must be remem-
bercd that he has not been over the field
since the fight.


A large number of people have left Jasper
c.unty since the battle, the Union men CON-
ing to Kansas and the traitors going to Ar
kansas"
Year: 1861

\ member Of the list regiment OF New
York states that in one Ct the charges OF that
regiment upon a rebel battery, he met at the
point Of the oayonet a member OF one Of
the virginia regiments. with whom he had
formed intimate relation, Of friendship while
the rebel rod.er was at college III New York.
Each Instantly recognized the other, and in
stead Of carrying out the work Of death. they
clasped hands with the exclamation, God
bless you, and separated.
Year: 1861

One Of the most remarkable incidents Of
the late battle is related Of private Of tac
28th regiment New York volunteers. He had
been wounded in the groin, and was hobbln2
off the field, when he was pursued and over
taken by three rebels. As the foremost one
came up he laid bis hand heavily upon his
shoulder The soldier stumbled forward, and
as he fell he drew his bayonet-the only
weapon he had-from its scabbard with
which he run the rebel through the body,
and, at the same time seized upon his cap
tors revolver, drew it from the belt aud shot
the other Two. He then made good his e,-
cape. and IS now in Washington.
Year: 1861




Friend Times How fortunate you
must be, if among all your lady acquaint-
anccs in McGregor, there are none to whom
the poetry by the Local of the Dubuque
Times, on two slovenly ladies. will apply.
We know of some, even in this little town,
who might read them with profit. He
says, "Thcy can play upon the piano and
sing most divinely. They are looking for
husbands, and we pray that God will protect
the poor fellows; they arc agreeable, attrac-
tive and handsome but so slovenly." This
is failing which many ladies, both mar.
ried and single, would do well to rid them
selves Of A whitc-yellow shirt on man
speaks at once the character Of his wife;
and be you assured that she will not take
with your dress, pains which she has never
taken with her own. Then the manner Of
putting on the dress is no bad foundation
for judging if it be carelessly or sloycnly
put on, or if it do not properly fit. No
matter for its mean quality; mean as it
u'"y w ~ l'oy bS hS"S'y eAhuI1 puS
on; and if it be not, take care of yourself,
for, as you will soon find to ycur cost,
sloven in one thing is a sloven in all things.
Many people judge from the covering Of
the ankles, and it is no bad criterion either.


If theJ te not clean and tight, they con.
clude, and justly too, We think, that all is
not as it ought to be. Look at the shoes;
if they be troddcn on one side, loose on
the foot, it is a very bad sign; and as to
slipshod, though it should be in the morn
ing or even before daylight, make up your
mind to rope, rather than live with slip
shod wife. How much do women lose by
inattention to these matters? Men, gener-
ally, say nothing about it to their wives,
but they think about it; they envy their
luckier neighbors, and, in numerous cases,
consequences the most serious arise from
this apparently triflng cause. Beauty is
valuable; it is one of the ties, and strong
tie, too; that, however cannot last to an old
age; but the chara Of cleanliness never
ends but W tn life itself "NELL."
Year: 1861

over. In the meanwhile the shikaree, who,


had he kept the spear before him, might
have stopped the charge of the panther
had retreated some PAGES to the left. He
| now, instead Of spearing the panther, shout
ed out and struck him, using the spear as a
club. In moment the animal was upon
him, stripping him Of my shikar bar, his
turban, my revolving rifle, and the spear.
The man passed by me, holding his wound
cd arm. The panther quietly crouchcd Ave
PAGES in front Of me. I knew my only
chance was to keep my eye upon him. He
sat with all my despoiled property, stripped
from the shikarcc, around and under him.
The first step I moved backwards, keeping
my eye on the panther, fell on my back
into thorn bush, having slipped upon the
rock. Here l was still within one spring
Of the animal, who appeared as far as
could see, to be not at all disabled by the
fight. Nothing conld have saved me had
he again attacked. Iretreatcd step by step,
my face still towards the foe, till got to
my horse, and to the other beaters, who
were all collected together some forty yards
from the fight. Immediately loaded the
gun with . charge Of shot and bullet that
| perchance found, and taking my revolver
pistol out Of the holster, and sticking it into
my belt, determined to carry on the cffair
to its issue, knowing how rarely men re.
cover from such wounds as mine. I was
bleeding profusely from the large tooth
wounds in the arm; the tendons of my
left hand were torn open, and had five
claw-wounds in the thigh. The poor skika-
ree's left arm was somewhat clawcd up, and
If the panther was not killed, the supersti.
ton of the natives would go :ar to kill this
man. Terribly frightened as he was, his
wounds were not so bad as mine. per.
suaded my horse keeper to come with me
and, taking the hog-spcar he had in his
hand, we went to the spot where lay the
weapons stripped from the shikaree. A few
yards beyond them was crouched the huge
panther. Again, could not see his head
very distinctly, but fired deliberately be-
hind his shoulder. In one moment he was
again upon me. gave him the charge Of
shot as supposed, in his face, but had no
time to take aim. The horse-kcepcr in
stead of spearing, fell upon his back. In
the next instant the panther got hold of my
left foot in his teeth, and threw me on my
back. l struck at him with the empty gun
and he seized the barrel in his mouth. This
was his last effort sprang up, and seiz-
ing the spear from The se-keeper, drove
it with both hands through his side, and
thus killed him. ] Immediately had my
boot pulled off. My foot blcd profusely.
Fortunately, the wound was in the thin part
Of the foot, and not in the instcp or ankle !;
but the teeth had met"
Year: 1861

10y 4 man who don't believe the world
is growing better, says tho time may come
when the lion and the lamb may lay down
together. but if he does, the lamb viii be
kside of the lion.
Year: 1861

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIF-
h teenth Judicial District of the State of Calitor-
mia, in and for the County of Butte.


Susan E. Nelson VS.. Nathan ID. Nelson.


Action brought in the District Court OF the + IL
eenth 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 greeting
Nathan D. Nelson: You are hereby required to ap-
pear in an action brought against you by the above
named Plaintiff 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 com
plant filed therein, "a copy Of which accompanies
this Summons) within ten days, (exclusive of the
day of service after the service you of this Sum-
mons-if served within this County; or, if served
ont of this County but in this Judicial District with
in 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 decree of
this Court dissoving the bonds of matrimony ex-
sting between plaintiff and defendant and for cost
of suit (for cause of action certified copy of
complaint which accompanies this summons;) and
if YOU fail to appear and answer the said complaint
as above required, the plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in her complaint on
file herein.


Given under my hand ard Seal of the
{ : District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial
SEAL District, this 4th day of October, in the
~ wear of our Lord, one thousand eight


hundred and sixty-one.


H. NJ. PHIPPS, Clerk.
By MILES CuAPIN, Deputy. o5-6
Year: 1861

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIF-
Il teeenth Judicial District of the State of Califor
mia in and for the County of Butte.


Bridget Campion VS.. Maurice Campion.


Action brought in the District Court of the FIT
teenth Judicial District, and the complaint flied in
the County of Butte in the Office of the Clerk of
said District Court.


The People of the State of California send greeting
to Maurice Campion: You are hereby required to
appear in action brought against you by 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 Summons) within ten days Exclusive of
the day of service after the service you of this
Summons-if served within this County: or, if
served out of this County but in this Judicial Dis
trict, within twenty days; or if served of said
District, then within forty days-Or judgment by
default will be taken against you


The said action is brought to obtain decree
of this Court to dissolve the marriage existing be-
tween the plaintiff Bridget CampiOn, and defend
and, Maurice CampiOn. Plaintiff alleges in her
complaint file herein that defendant has deserted
her. and failed TO provide for her maintenance; and
if you fail to appear and answer the said COM
plant as above required, the Plaintiff will apply
to the Court for the relief prayed for in her COM
plant on file herein.


f-l Given under my hand and Seal Of the
! SEAL. District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial
t--r-) District this I'd day of October, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
siXty-One.


HIN PHIPPS, Clerk


SMITH & ROsENBAUM Attys for plt'f o5