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Year: 1861

A Thick HEADED HUSBAND "A pious
old lady, who was too unwell to attend meeting,
used to send her thick headed husband to
church, TO find ont the text the preacher selec-
ted as the foundation of bis discourse. The
poor Ounce was rarely fortunate euous h to re-
member the words of the text, or even the
chapter or verse where they could be found (;
but one Sabbath be ran home in hot haste, aud
with smile of self-satisfaction on his face,
he Informed his wife that he could repeat ev-
cry word without missing a syllable. The
words were as follows -


'An angel came down from Heaven aud took
live coal from the alter


'Know every word, replied the husband.


i am quite anxious to hear it, continued
the wife.


sThey are nice words,' observed the husband.


q am glad your memory is improving bat
don't keep me in suspense, my dear!


'Just get your big bible, and | Will say the
words for [ know them by heart. Why,
said them hundred times on my way home.'


sWell, now let's hear them.'


sAhem,' said the husband clearing his throat.


'An ingen cum down from New Haven and
took live colt By the tail and jerked him out
of bis halter
Year: 1861

GA minister had quarrel with one of his
parlshionrrs by the name of Hardy who showed
considerable resentment. On the succeeding
Sunday the divine preached from the follow
ing text, which he pronounced with great
emphasis, and with significant look at Hardy,
who was present --"There Is no tool like the
tool Hardy"
Year: 1861

vedwth his wife several years, aud 'ii9 ifey had
several children. At last she got tired of hin.
and proposed that they should get divorce
He SAID be had no objection, if she would sup
port him. She agreed 10 do SO, and they were
divorced. She is now married 10 another man
and supports her former husband by retaining
him in the family as a servant
Year: 1861

few d Us since we met q friend with pockets
richly laden, in pursuit Of good cooking Stove,
he was invited in to take a look ohieh he thought
would be useless as he could do so much better
in the city, having the ready to pay down for
his purchase. 1t was soon found that lie was not
aware of the change il price nor OF the quail
ty of the fixtures on our stoves, but upon ex
animation of the Stoves and Ware. he became
fully satisfied that one Of our stoves and furni
ture, was worth several dollars more than the
same stove, when fitted with such ware as is
used in other establishments, in fact he was
fovorabiy impressed with our atove, without
regard to price. But when his attention was
called to the low price at which we sell them
he was almost overcome with joy, his pockets
could no longer hold the treasure, for in less time
than it has taken Us to tell the story, the mon
ey was ours, the stove was his, and he went on
his way rejoicing The folio RinS day his neigh
Dor came and did likewise, at the same price.


few more left at the Premium Stove and
Tin Ware Establishment, Church ct, Lambert.
vile.
Year: 1861

PRAYER ON THE BATTLE FIELD.-
A Soldier in the battle Of Bulls Run
says that when many Of our men fell
wounded after the first fire of the enc
my, the earnest cry was heard from ev-
cry side, "God have mercy on my
soul !" SO contagious was it, that
almost umconsciously he found himself
making the same prayer over and over
as he was fighting; and after arriving
at home he could not sleep for two or
three nights, that impassionate cry,
such as none but men passing into
eternity could utter God have mer-
cy on my SOUL" ever ringing in his
ears during all the wakeful hours.
Year: 1861

Never has there been night so
dark and gloomy-never has there
been a storm so furious and threaten
lug, but what light and sunshine,
brighter skies, and pureF, heal
tlier atmosphere have succeeded. In
this hour of national adversely, when
the murky clouds Of Intestine tar
h we for while obscured the sun Of
prosperity and peace, that has so long
made radiant The pathway OF our ma
tional life, and when many arc lamcn-
ting in Cassfndria-like strains the
immense sacrifice Of blood and trea-
sure incident to the Successful prose-
cutiOn Of the present wa, truly
philosophic mind-one that looks
from the beginning to the end, and
calmly surveys our present troubles in
the light of past history, and weighs
the natural and legitimate effects Of
known causes, will not fail to perceive
that " silver lining" which gilds even
the darkest clouds.


For years past we have been enjoy
ing the full tide Of national prosper
ity. Wealth, ease and luxury, had
began to produce their natural re-
suits. Prohigacy and corruption were
rampant in our legislative halls, and
virtue, honesty and fidelity to confided
trusts, were looked upon by our law
givers as dreamy distractions, unwor-
thy of the least regard Idle voIup-
tuousness had superseded virtuols in
dustry,, and the current of national
feeling and patriotism had become
sluggish and almost inert 1t needed
the strong stimulus Of an imminent per-
il TO awaken the giant from listless
slumber, in which he might have been
forever shorn OF his strength. The
struggle and the sacrifices that we
are new called upon to make will teach
us the importan 'e of that maxim, in
peace prepare for wa. It will bring
ns back to the practice of those simple
virtues Of temperance, economy, and
moral integrity that made our fathers
strong in the consciousness of right.
It will bring before the country, as
worthy of its honors, men Of true met
al and Of sterling worth. 1t will
crush the rising spirit of arristocracy
and pride, so inimical to the best in
terests OF society In fine, the bap-
tism of blood and fire through which
we are now passing will thoroughly
,urily and cleanse our polisical atmos-
phese, and drive into oblivion those
sordid wretches who have been fatten-
ing at the public crib, and squander-
ing the public funds. L. will teach
us to prize more highly those blessings
and privileges that are so dearly bought
and it will rekiadle and fan into a
lively fame the fire of patriotism that
was burning low upon the altar of the
national heart.


In view Of the many bcnefcient re-
suits that will flow from this agita'
tion Of our political elements, who
shall say that the guns Of Fort Sump-
ter did not sound the first note in the
song of our national redemption !
Year: 1861

The French Government, it is sta
ted, has purchased foreign wheat to
the value of eleven millions sterling
since last harvest, which accounts for
the rapid loss of bullion by the Bank
of France, which had raised its rate of
81 per cent.
Year: 1861

The large building of the Monmouth
County Agricultural Society, used for
exhibiting various articles, was blown
down and almoso completely destroyed
by the heavy gale on Friday night
This viii prove a serious loss to the
Society.
Year: 1861

As old Boreas is soon to make his appearance
it is all important to prepare yourself with
ing Stove the best place to secure these is at
the Premium Stove and Tin Ware Establish
ment Church street, where all Stoves are war
anted to be as represented or no sale
Year: 1861

AFFAIRS AT RICHMOND. The Rich
mond Examiner says the number of
sick soldiers in the hospitals, public
and private, in Richmond, is ascer-
tained to be at present somewhat over
200 There are no less than twenty
one soldiers hospitals now in Rich
nond


The Enquirer of the same date
says the conclusion may now be safely
asserted that it is utterly impossible
to get out of or through Virginia into
the North unless under circumstances
of the most extraordinary nature.
The War Department has perfected,
by chain of sentinel posts, and by
an entire reformation of the passport
system, the much-needed isolation of
the Government. The present prac-
tice in the passport Office is to issue
no passport to go out of the State,
even in the exceptional cases where
the Secretary Of War may allow it,
unless with the condition of their be-
ing subject to the discretion and ap-
proval of the general commanding
officers on the line of the frontier. AS
the military authorities have been un-
ceasing in their complaints Of the pass
port system, it is very certain that
the discretion left with them well be
severely exercis ed


A plot to overpower the guard and
break out of Liggon's tobacco factory
had been discovered on the part of the
Yankee prisoners confined therein. -
The prisoners are kept seperate, the
officers being confined in the first
story of the building, and the men in
the second and third stories. 1t is
said that captain of one of the New
York volunteer regiments contriVed
to make his way among the men,
where his banishments and represen-
tations procured their assent TO the
rising" which was appointed to take
place on Tuesday night. 1t is further
related that on the details being re-
lated to the occupants of the first story
it was opposed, but unsuccessfully,
when one of the officers, dreading the
issue of the attempt, divulged the
leading features of the plen, which
led to the removal of the chief cod
spirators of the county Jail. The lat
ter plead hard to be allowed to remain
with his comrades, even if in irons,
but the indulgence was not allowed


The Examiner complains bitterly
of postal affairs in the South, and
says the managements Of the Rich
mond post Office is positively intolera.
bic.


The freedom with Which the Confed
crate treasury notes are counterfeited
has almost stopped their circulation
Year: 1861

That no inferior stoves are kept at the Premium
Stove and Tin Ware Establishment, Church st.,
they are all warranted A No. /, if upon trial
and examination they are found not to be as rep :


sesented can be exchanged.
Year: 1861

CARELESS yesterday forenoon q
lady alightea from one Of the State street cars
with young child in her srms, and was knock
ed down by IN express wagon which was being
rapidly driven in IN opposite direction. For
tunctely neither Was injured, but the lady was
somewhat bruised By being thrown violently
upon the pavement The fanlt rested with
the driver Of the wagon who deserves to be
made to suffer for the came.
Year: 1861

Squads Of volunteers on their way


to join companies which have left our
parish, are to be seen passing through
this place, nearly every day, and in
stead of having the look of men on
their way to face an enemy at the
risk of tleir lives, one would think
that were about to participate in some
grand jollilication. There's true pa
triotism in the breasts of such men.
Year: 1861




Cor. n. M1gqEa, Frankfort, Ky: / should
have dispatched yen Immediately rs the
troops under my command took possession of
this position, the very few words | addressed
TO the people here, bat my duties since that
time have 80 pressed me that have but now
the first leisure time TO communicate te with you.
1t Will be sufficient for nae 10 inform Won
which my short address here win do, that |
had information, on which I could RELY that
the Federal forces intended and were preuar-
ing 10 seize Column bus. | need not describe The
danger resulting To West Tennessee from such
success. In evidence of the iniorInat tion DOS
sesSed, Will state as the Confederate forces
occupied this place the Federal troops were
formed in formidable number in position upon
the opposite bank, with their cannon turned
fled with terror, and not a word of assurance
of safety or protection had been addressed 10
them.


Since nave taken possession of this place
l have been informed by highly responsible.
citizens OF your state, that certain Reprpscn-
tatIves OF the Federal Government are setting
up complaints 10 my act of occupying it, ana
are making a pretense for seizing other posi-
ton. Upon this course of proceeding l have
no comment to make but | am prepared 10
say that L viii withdraw the Con federate
troops from Kentucky, provided that she Will
agree that the troops of the Federal Govern
ment be Withdrawn simultaneously. with a
guarantee which l will give reciprocally for
the Confederate Government, that the Fede-
rails shall not be allowed 10 enter or occupy
any point of Kentucky in the future


l have the honor To be,


Your obedient servant


Respectfully, LEoxIpAs Polk


MAJOR General Commanding
Year: 1861

An interview between the Kings of Holland and
Belgium had taken place at iege. The monarchs
were received with enthusiasm, and the town was
brilliantly illuminated in honor of the event.


The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs had re-
signed. lie declined to present himself before the
Chambers as Minister until the recognition of the
Kingdom of Italy had taken place.
Year: 1861

In connection with this report, a resolution was
adopted to tho effect that, in order to facilitate the
examinations Of the special report Of the Supern-
teudents relating to the Relief expenditure, that the
Committee on Accounts be permitted to remove the
Cancelled Relief certificates from the office Of the
superntendents, at the Alms-House, to the office OF
the Clerk of the Board for Examination.
Year: 1861

trance into Office. 1t is joyous in the midst
OF troublous times, to look around upon a
people united in heart, to hear the purpose
OF high resolve which auimates and actu
ates the whole, when the sacrifices to be
made are not weighed in the balance against
honor, right, liberty and equality. Obsta-
cles may retard, but they cannot long pre-
vent, the progress of movement, sanction
ed by its justice and sustained by virtuous
people. Reverently let us invoke the God
Of our fathers to guide and provide and
protect us in our efforts to perpetuate the
principles which, by His blessing, they were
able to vindicate, establish and transmit to
their posterity. With . continuance OF
His favor, ever gratefully acknowledged,
may we hopefully look forward to success,
topeace, to prosperity.
Year: 1861

God bless our native land!
Firm may she ever stand,
Through storms and night,
When the wild tempests rave,
Ruler of wind and wave,
Do Thou our country save,
By Thy great might.


For her our prayers shall rise
To God above the skies,
On him we wait


Thou who hast heard each sigh;
Watching each weeping eye,
Be Thou forever nigh;
God save the State!
Year: 1861

UNITED STATES LAKE NAVAL DEPOT.
While our Canadian friends are active
ly engaged in the establishment of line
of frontier defences, it seems that our own
government is not inactive, and Congress
has now under consideration extensive
plans looking To the defence of our Lake
Coast. Among these projects is the es-
tablishment of an inland Navy Yard,
commensurate with the vast interests in
volvcd in our Lake commerce. Lake
Michigan is the only one of the great
chain whose waters are on all sides sur
rounded by American soil; and hence
prudence will inevitably fix the location
at some point on her borders. Grand Ha-
ven, among the several points named, pos
sesses many advantages over all competi-
tors, and in some future issue We shall en-
deavor to faithfully present them. We
understand that Rev. WIN. M. FERRY re-
ceived advice that the establishment of a
Lake Naval Depot and Navy Yard was
decided upon and that the location would
be very soon made. He has now gone to
advance, as far as may be, the interests Of
this point, May success attend him.
Year: 1861

CHANGE OF ROUTE runaor pre-
walls in our community-and it may be
but rumor-that the ID. d NJ. Railway
Company, are considering seriously the ex-
pediency of changing the present locality
Of the Western terminus Of their road, so
as to cross the river at some eligible point
above US and enter our village direct
We, in common with citizens generally,
vote for that arrangement.
Year: 1861

CLOSE OF ScHooL.-The fall term of
the Union School, of our village, will close
on Friday next. The patrons of the
school and Others interested are most cor
daily invited to be present on that day
and witness the closing exercises. The
winter term will commence on the first
Monday in January.
Year: 1861

In this town the Fourth of July came and went without any very important demonstration.

 On Cream Hill there was gathering of the citizens near the residence of Deacon Wads- worth, for the purpose of raising Flag Staff. It was done successfully and from it there was thrown to the breeze one of the finest flags among the many that float over and among our hills. There were several speeches made ap- propriate to the occasion.

 At South Cornwall, Pic Mic in the beauti- full Pine Grove of Freak Kellogg, Esq, enliv- ened the day. There was music, speeches, senti- ments, and other etceteras of such occasions. The speeches were bold in their expressions for Liberty, rather than Slavery, and the speakers did not seem to stand in fear of the Traitors to their Country and Government who live in that vicinity.

 Rumors that the traitors flag would on that day be raised in various places in ouc town hap oily were not confirmed. We think sympathizers with secession are not much inclined to repeat the Goshen experiment.

 There is strong feeling of indignation among our citizens that the Bridgeport Farmer should be allowed to scatter it's pestilent doctrines in the community. N is q bud case-and a course of treatment by the Goshen Doctors, or others who practice in similar way. it is thought would be beneficial. Still perhaps it will be as we'll to let the Cyiter run' as it is evident that he will soon sling hinsseLf to deah.

 One evening last week as the cars on the Rail Road came up to West Cornwall, it was under stood the Editor of that paper was among the passengers, The crowd around the Depot seem ell to show him proper respect, and hence there was a call for and there was given-three times three, as lusty groans their throats could belcl forth, and not only that, but they continued te groan him until the cars took him beyond the sound of their voices.

 -Sergeants Allen and Hart of Company I 5th Reg't c. V. have been at West Cornwall recruiting for few days and on Tuesday morn. ing of this week they left for Hartford with about twenty new recruits, gathered from Sails bury, Sharon and Cornwall. There was quite a time in seeing them off. One old man told his son not to come back until they had got Jeff. Davis head. Another told his son to obey orders, and face boldly every danger, and said he, turning tD
Year: 1861

The Homo Guard celebrated the Fourth by a parade, and in the afternoon skirmish between a representative of Green Erin and La belle France took place, in which the aeur de lis was considerably battered.
Year: 1861

Several years ago, d" calico ball " was given at
Union Hail. in the Fourth District; it was so sue
cessful and such sensation at the time, that, as
we learn another ball of the kind is in prepa-
ration. 1t will be understood that at these balls
no ladies are admitted in any other dress than that
of plain calico, or without having passed an ordeal
of necessary scrutiny to character, by the invi
tation committee. The ladies on this occasion will
have to leave their muslns and silks at home, and
appear perfect equality as to DRESS and the
cheapest kind of dress at that. 1t will be great
affair when it takes place. Due notice of it will
be given.
Year: 1861

The twelfth anniversary Of this estimable society
will be celebrated on Thursday evening next, at
Odd Fellows Hall. The exercises will consist of
annual address; an essay; recitation a
poem; criticism; Judgment by the Oracle ;
and debate by TIE members, upon the thesis
that The Stoical Philosophy is less injurious in
its tendencies than the Epcurean.n Some of the
very best of the cultivated minds and bright INTEL
lects of New Orleans are included in the Southern
Literary Society, whose anniversary proceedings
will be " a feast of reason and a flow of soul' to
all who attend. The society has our thanks for
invitations received.
Year: 1861

The greatest preparations continue to be made
for the double celebration Of next Friday-the
military turnout during the day. and the grand illu-
mnaton st night. From all we can learn, the il
Illumination will be general, and especially grand.
The military turnout will be the greatest thing Of
its kind yet seen in New Orleans.
Year: 1861

Volunteer Fire Company No. l intend to wind
up their part of the fourth of Siarch celebration
with grand fancy dress and mask ball at Odd Eel
lows Hall. The managers have our thanks for
tickets
Year: 1861

OF bright and beautiful weather blesses the city.
The breeze for day or two has been from the
north, but not cool enough to be uncomfortable.
clearer or lovelier day than yesterday never ex-
istad
Year: 1861

York just before the election, and at the election
voted accordingly.


We understand that it is in contemplation to get
up lake pleasure party soon, the new selfpro-
peng engine to take run down the shells, with
an omnibus or two in tow for the transportation Of
the invited guests.
Year: 1861

MANTLEs FOR THE LADIES. We would call the
attention of our lady readers to Dougherty &
Co.'S advertisement, in our paper. Their stock is
by far the largest ever offered in this city, and we
are informed by competent authority that their
prices are much below the actual value Of their
goods
Year: 1861

HE ALBTNos These living curiosities will
hold their levees during the week on d street
between Third and Fourth. Go and see
them. A jury of "savans could not agree
as to the cause of such freak Of nature.
Year: 1861

THEATER.-From the press of other mat
ters, we were unable to look in at the theater
last night, but have no doubt it was well at
tended. The play was Money" splendid
comedy and one to which the company now
here are able to do justice We have no
doubt they did so last night. Tonight the
play is Everybody's Friend
Year: 1861

Twas balmy evening in the month OF
June when promised to be the wife ot
Walter Meredith How well | remember
it, sitting here i'll my lonely little room.
looking out into the dim twilight. Walter
and had been children together: We had
gone to the same school and rccited the
same lessuns When the ground was Gov
cred with snow, l always rode to school in
Waters sled. | was always his compan-
ion in the play ground, and when the
spring flowers blo>somed We always went
together TO gather the violets aud COW
slips.


Very dear friends we're Walter and | in
our youth. and when he went to college
il was only separation for short time.
We correspondent regularly /; every week
his letter came and was answered would
as SOM -Npcel the sun to fall from heaven
Year: 1861

Did you ever build castle in the air :
Did you see it fall to the earth and crush
beneath its ruins the love and hopes of
years? Did you ever love. place your
whnl. trust anl confidence in man, and
Year: 1861

Patriot'sm among the Ladies.-For any one
who Is at all disposed to wayer in his conf
dence in the ultimate success ofthe cause of the
South, we would recommend as An effectuaI
panacea visit to the lecture rooms of our
churches, where the patriotic ladies of this
city are almost constantly engaged in making
up uniforms for our gallant volunteers. La
dies OF all ages and circumstances in life pre-
sent themselves daily as eager applicants to
contribute to the great cause; and, without
wishing to appear inyidious, we will mention
that among the most constant and enthusi
astlc of those who assemble at the Second
Baptist Church, is an old lady over eighty
years old. Besides, there are several others
considerably past the green age of youth.
though not quite as venerable as the instance
mentioned above, who daily engage in the
same laudable enterprise. In fact, the uni
versal feeling and sentiment manifested on
the part of our noble women carry us back to
the days of the Revolution. and put to flight
all lingering doubt as to the triumphant issne
Of the present contest.
Year: 1861

RED HEAD wishes to express his high appre-
citation of the wonderful productive energies oi
California Last year there wasn't one year
old grape vine of a foreign variety to be founo
in the State. This year there are thousands Of
the same two years old for SALE Red Head /;
of the opinion there is no other country in the
world that can grow two year old plants in one