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Year: 1861

There is a divinity shaping the course Of
this war, and we must accept its fortunes and
its lnisfortunes with equal trust and hopeful
ness. There is one thing, and only one at the
bottom of the fight, and that is the negro.
And yet both North and South are studiously
ignoring the fact, and deceiving themselves
and trying to deceive the world as to the
cause Of quarrel. The South pretends to be
fighting for independence, but it is fighting
for the establishment Of human bondage as
the basis of republican government. The
North, or loyal States, claim to be fighting
for the establishment Of the Constitution
and laws, and to have no thought of property
or social institutions in their minds. But
they know that until slavery changes its rela-
ton to government and becomes its complete
subject instead Of its arrogant MASTER the
peace aud safety of the republic are impossi,
BILE. If our army had been victorious at
Manassas they would have marched on to
Richmond and ended this war on false basis ::
both parties ignoring to the last the cause of
the war. The God that rules over all, and
does exact justice in the end to bond and free,
would not permit a compromise OF this sort
to forestall his providence. And he has
awakened the nation as by the shock of an
earthquake.


Would anything short Of our unexpected
repulsc at Manassas have qoickcned the con-
science and judgment of twenty millions Of
people in regard 10 this conflict? The ghost
of long murdered liberty to millions of weak
aud despairing captives leaves its tomb and
haunts our army and frights it to panic and
flight. Now shall we learn, anew and right
ly, our position and duties. We have an en-
emy to meet who has long dc6ed God and
man who has for generations outraged just
ice and humanity. aud who threatens to ex-
tend over whole continent the diabolism of
his rule Shall we strike the monster where
he is vulnerable? Shall we thrust in our
spear where the cancer of his crime invites
to surgery? Shall we " fight the devil with
fire, - according to the wisdom Of the an.
clients Let paralyzcd army and a reelipg
nation answer.


The Christian Advocate says:


The above appeared in the Neso York
Times of Wednesday morning, and it was
evidently written under the stunning effects of
the first exaggerated news Of the repulsc OF
our forces at Bull Run. The better aspect Of
affairs, as since ascertained, does not take
away the significance Of the reflections, nor
change the fact that both parties to this con.
test, and especially our own government, are
steadily going upon false issues 1t is unde-
niable that slavery has made this war, and,
very probably, it will soon be equallp evident
that there can be no real peace till slavery is
thoroughly conquered and rendered politically
powerless. This, perhaps, can be done with
out any change Of the Constitution; if not,
then must that instrument be modified so as
TO meet the demands of the case. We have
failed to learn under The gentler teachings of
truth and right, but the terrible logic of events
is rapidly revolutionizing public opinion as to
this slavery business.
Year: 1861

The ROMAN SENTINEL.--Whc Pompeii
was destroyed, there were very many buried
in the ruins of it who were afterwards found
in very different situations. There we're some
found who were in the streets as if they had
been attempting to make their escape. There
we're some found in lofty chambers; but where
did they find the Roman Sentinel ?


They found him standing at the city gate,
his hand still grasping the war weapon, where
he had been placed by his captain and there
while the heavens threatened him, there while
the lava stream rolled, he had stood at his
post, and there, after a thousand years had
passed away, was he found. So let Christ ians
learn to stand to the post at which they will
find their duty will support and sustain them
Req. S. Crohy.
Year: 1861

ALWAYS RGADY.--A lady once said to
Mr.. Wesley, supposing that yon were to die
at IL O'Clock Tomorrow night, how would you
spend the intervening time 2 How, mad
am ? he replied why, just as l intend to
spend it now. should preach this evening
at Gloucester, and again at five tomorrow
morning after that should ride to Towsbury,
preach in the afternoon, and meet the societies
in the evening. l should then repair to friend
Martins who expects to entertain me, converse
and pray with the family as usual, retire to
my room at ten O'Clock commend myself to
my Heavenly Father, lie down to rest, and
awake up in glory.
Year: 1861

Work for God.
Yield not to idle grief,
To mourn and to lament
Thy misspent life, twill naught avail
Unless thou now repent;
Not with the weak resolve,
Sit down at case and say, .
"pll lead a better life and work
For God another day.
To-day begin the work,
The fields e'en now are white,
The tasseled heads of waving grain
Thy reaping hand invite;
And few the laborers are
Who work for God and right
Join them, and whatsoever thou dost,
Do it with all thy m ght.
If thou would'st work for God
Work for thy felow-men;
Against all error raise thy voice,
Undying truth proclaim.
Scorn not the meanest toll
Work in thy sphere, though small,
For thou art not above the Lord,
The servant of us all.
Go to those sunk in vice,
Give them helping hand,
And weary souls by sin DISTRESSED
Point to a better land.
Bind up the broken heart.
Revive the fainting soul,
And tell the sick md lame and blind
That Christ can make them whole.
Work and faint not what though
The thorps may pierce thy brow,
And wearied by the heavy cross,
Thy form may often bow?
Thy work will soon be done,
And unto thee be given
crown, all radiant with stars,
And sweetest rest in Heaven. c. A.
Aug 1st 1851.
Year: 1861

We have been permitted to copy the fol-
lowing extracts from private letter, writ
ten BY an officer Of our navy, giving an
account Of the manner in which the Ber-
muds ran the blockade
Year: 1861

ROCKET BATTERIES are suggested as means
to drive the rebels ont of their maske ed retreats
Those used in the British service are propelled
through thick iron tube, the fuse being cut
to burn given distance, as in the case Of a
she'll to the rocket is attached q pole from
eight to ten feet long, which, coming in COLI
sion with any object, has the effect Of starting
the rocket In tho opposite way; in the mean
time the projectile is vomiting perfect sheet
Of liquid fame, lighting up everything for a
mile around, and igniting everything Of an in
fammable nature, while the dense smoke
arising therefrom will cause the best disciplined
soldiers to leave their guns and fee in search
Of purer atmosphere. 1t finally terminates
in Q she'll of the most destructive kind.
Year: 1861

me. The girls came to a full stop too. Still
the figures were like statues, and We three stood
directly before them with our candles.


took courage, and signiaed by motions that
We must pull the white clothe from the hid.
den faces simultaneously. We advanced, and
each took uPa corner Of the sheets. Now I
began to perceive smothered sound, and q
certain shaking of the garments, which con-
vinoed me that these ghosts laughed carnal
laughs 50 giving the signal bravely, we pulled,
or attempted to. The sheets fell: coats and
boots appeared; we caught one glimpse Of three
faces, quick with merriment, before our can
dies we're dashed from our hands, and we were
left for an instant in darkness, amid shouts of
laughter from my uncle and aunt in the back
ground. I don't know what the others did;
but my ghost held my hand meanwhile, and
seemed to take great satisfaction in the feel of
flesh and blood, if may guess by the way he
pressed it. And after the peep had of its
face did not object.


My aunt came forward with candles, and the
specters fed before her, slamming the front
door after them, as if they had been carried
of in q whirlWind.


But who, you ask, was my spiritual visitor
1t was of much import to me, dear reader, but
it is little to you. To this day have not
found out how he got there, but guess that
cousin John took the trouble to 90 up to the
city for him, on purpose to have the joke COM
plete. What will not those energetic country
lads do for frOlic


They all tried to make me believe it was a
real apparition-a fetch, and no reality. but l
know better, for there was a tangible ring on
| the ghosts finger, which has ever since that
night been on mine


Nor have ever since played Hallow Ben.
Year: 1861

TEE LETTERS FROM THE UNION PRISONERS
IN RIcHNoNp.-"N National, ;" the well informed
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North american, thus refers to the letters
now constantly received from the Union men
imprisoned in Richmond:


Another letter from a Federal officer, held
as prisoner Of war in Richmond, was received
here to-day. 1t came by mail via Louisville
in ten days. II is almost an exact copy of the
others which have been received from that
quarter-Of course dwelling particularly upon
the Kindness and condescending courtesy of
the rebel authorities, and containing the inev-
table statement that our men are not at all
satisfied with the seeming neglect and incon-
nderate conduct OF this government towards
them. The trhunraHtty Of the government
in refusing to send flag of truce tn a pyopsr
toGy, is lngenuously touched upon. and each
letter is in fact intended as bit of diplomacy
to induce, in some indirect way, a recognition
of the c. s. A. The unfortunate writers are
so glad to have opportunities of communica-
tins with those near and dear to them at
home that It is not theirs to insist upon any
particular phraseology. For this we cannot
blame them. We remember only their self
sacrificing devotion to their country, and pray
that the day Of their deliversncs may not be
Tar distant. The letters now constantly re-
ceived from them are worth noticing, because
tney furnish lncsntrovertible evidence of an
anxiety upon the part of the seceders to open
some negotiations with the United States gov
ernment, which might, perchance, they think,
lead to the discussion of questions calculated
to divide the North, by adding strength to the
peurile and reasonable efforts of the insignif-
icant few among US who are already in the
service Of the enemy. Such pretexts are as
shallow as they will be unavsiling; 80 the
leaders Of the rebellion may rest assured that
there Of l.
tiles, even for a season, until that rebellion is
crushed, and every traitor submits humbly
and unconditionally to the Constitution and
the laws Of the Union
Year: 1861

OUR FRIENDS WILL TAKE NOTICE, all
" our accounts have been made OF to january
lst, 1861, and distributed. 1t is very desirable
that they should receive Immediate attention
We most respectfully request all that can possibly
do 50 to call ana SETTLE thereby saving Us the
trouble OF calling upon them.


Jan ASHbG s WOOD
Year: 1861

VALENTINES! NOW FOR VALENTINES
' Well! all have to say is, I have them in any
variety Of style, price, and quantity you want.
A large discount will be made to merchants
who buy to sell again. Please call and examine
for yourself.
Year: 1861

how long, ho. how long, before
salvation comes! When they see that
dear old flag, and hear once more the
strains of the Star Spangled Banner,
such shout Of joy will 60 up from the
hills and valleys Of East Tennessee as
the world has seldom, if ever heard /;
aud those Of you will 60 with that flag
to defend it, will meet with such a
welcome as seldom falls to the lot Of
membrane and patriotic men.
Year: 1861

CHARGE OF JUDGE SMALLY.-Tn tho
United States Circuit Court, sitting in
New York City, Judge Smally, recently
delivered the charge to the Grand Jury,
in which he characterized the furnish
ing arms to seeding States os treason,
and punishable with death. The Judge
charged that not only those Who acting
under the authority of different States,
have seized the forts, arsenals and other
federal property, are guilty of high
treason, but also those who may have
lent them assistance, by the sale to them
of arms and munitions Of war, or YES
sells, knowing that the same was to be
used in resistance to the authority Of
the United States.
Year: 1861

CoCKADEs AS PARTY BADGEs--The


present fashion of wearing cocEades at
the South is the revival of custom


much in vogue in this country when
John Adams was President The
friends Of Mr.. Adams adopted the black
cockade as their distinguishing badge,
and mon by an unconscious impulse
looked to the hat Of every one they met,
rather than at his face, to see whether
or not he wore the partisan badge, that
they might determine whether to regard
him as a friend or an enemy. Party
spirit ran very high in those times
friendships were broken by political diff.
ferences between intimate friends, and
men who had been acquaintanccs all
their lives crossed the street to avoid
meeting each other.--[ Boston Courier
Year: 1861

The race Of mankind would perish,
did they cease to aid each other From
the time the mother binds the child's
head till the moment that some kind
assistant wipes the death-d damp from the
brow Of the dying, we cannot exist
without mutual help. All, therefore,
that need aid, have a right to ask it Of
their fellow mortals No one who has
the power to grant it can refuse it with.
out guilt
Year: 1861

The manly part is to do with might
and main what you can do. The world
is full Of fops who never did anything,
and who have persuaded beauties and
men Of genius to wear their fop livery,
and these will deliver the fop opinion
that it is not respectable to be seen
earning a living; that it is much more
respectable to spend without earn.
ing; aud this doctrine of the snake will
come also from the elect sons Of light
for wise men are not wise at. all hours
and will speak Ave times from thoir
taste or their humor to once from Their
reason Emerson.
Year: 1861

There is nothing on earth so beautiful
as the household on which Christian
love forever smiles, and where religion
walks, n counsellor and a friend. No
cloud can darken it, for its twin-stars
are conferred in the soul No storm
can make it tremblc, for it has a heav.
only support and a heavenly anchor
Year: 1861

Cure for In -Groscing Nai1s.--It is
stated by a correspondent Of the
Medical and Surgical .zou,uaE, that
IA cauterization with hot tallow is an
Immediate cure for in-growing nails.
He says:


The patient on whom tried this
was a young lady who had been un--
able to put on shoe for several
months, and decidedly the worst case
/ had ever seen. The disease had
been of long standing. The edge of
the nail was deeply undermined );
the granulation had formed a high
ridge partly covered with skin, and
thus constantly oozing from the root
ofthe nail 5 the wholetoe was swollen,
and extremely tender and painful.
Ny mode Of proceeding was this:
l put very small piece Of tallow in
a spoon and heated it over lamp
until it became very hot, dropping
two or three drops between the nail
and granalations. The effect was
almost magical. The pain and ten
derness were at once relieved, and in
few days the granulations We're all
gone, the edge Of the nail exposed so
as to admit Of being pared without
any Inconvenience. The cure was
complete, and the trouble never re-
turned. l have tried this plan re-
peatedly since. with the same salts
factory result. The operation causes
little or no pain if the tallow is pro-
perly heated
Year: 1861

An incident has come to our knowledge
which reveals q deeper spirit of self-sacrilice
than we had ever conceived to exist in these
modern days; still less in these war times


among o money-making people. A little
congregation of Dutch people in Roxbury,


who, through the influence of Rev. A. II.
Bechthold, have been induced to associate
themselves together for the purpose of re-
ligious worship, and who have been accus-
toned to meet in hired hall, lately deter
mined to erect q small chapel for their own
exclusive use, although few in number and
poor in this worlds goods. They desired
to worship God in house of their own. To
accomplish this laudable design they came
forward with their contributions in q spirit
as rare as it is admirable. One man who
has been seven years saving $3.50, gave it
all; another who had saved 800, gave the
whole; another who had accumulated $50,
did likewise; another who had $40, gave
that, and one who had but S5 cast it all
into the treasury; and so of others, till the
sum Of 1862 was promised for the object


All gave to the full extent of their ability


This amount was contributed by congre-
cation which does not exceed one hundred
and fifty persons, all told of whom only
thirty are adult males. The men are day
laborers and mechanics, and their earnings
are necessarily small, not only from the
nature of their avocations, but from the
fact that their imperfect knowledge of the
English language cuts them off from par
ticipation in pursuits that would be COM
paratively lucrative. Some of them add o
trife to their earnings by fishing for
smelts, eels, &c, in the Back Bay, at night,
after completing their days labor. They
are industrious, hard-working, and frugal
people, and in view Of their scanty earnings
might justly excuse themselves from any
thing more than trifling contributions for
any object; yet they have not hesitated to
devote the whole of their slowly acquired
savings to the building of house of wor-
ship, albeit winter and war, the most trying
periods that come to poor people, are upo n
them. We think the case can hardly be
paralleled in this or any other country.
1t calls to mind the days of the apostles,
when the believers brought all their worldly
possessions and made common property of
the whole. We imagine that many Chris
tian communities will be surprised at the
wholesale liberality exhibited by these
plodding Dutch citizens.-BoSton Journal.
Year: 1861

Whatever may be said of the Southern re-
bellion and the infamous purposes of its
leaders, they have displayed an energy and
self sacrifice worthy of holier cause. So
far as determination is concerned, there is in
the South what we of the North have yet to
initiate. The average quota of Arkansas for
the Southern army is several times larger
than that of New York, while in the city of
Mobile the number of her troops exceeds the
number of her voting population in time of
peace. 1t must be remembered, too, that
there are priVations and trials which we of
the North do not feel. The drain of labor
has ruined agriculture; the existence of the
blockade has placed the luxuries, and in
some cases the necessaries of life beyond the
reach of the people. Their means of trans
portation are very imperfect; SO imperfect,
indeed, that their Postmaster General re-
ports it as almost impossible to carry the
mails.


We of the North live contented and happy.
We buy, and sell, and reap, and perform all
the various duties of life. We have felt but
little inconvenience from this war. Our
ports are open for the commerce of the
seas industry prospers; and we enjoy many
blessings. 1t may be that the energy of the
South is the desperation OF despair, and that
Northern apathy springs from Northern con.
fidence. But still, we must confess 1t, that
should learn. They fight as if they had a
Union to fight for and liberty to preserve.
With ne, in many respects, the war is seven
now secondary consideration. We are be-
ginning to care more about the results oi
elections, the political complexion OF Legis-
latures, the management OF party Conven-
tions, and the mere advancement OF selfish
and personal interests, than we do about the
success of our arms. Our cause is the noblest
ever fought for by man, and our people
should feel that there is no sacrifice too grea


to accomplish triumph. .-Ph PhiIGdslp hiaP Press
Year: 1861

MANUFACTURE OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-It
is stated that at least three millions of teeth
are annually made in this country alone.
The first operation, according to the method
of manufacture pursued at one of the most
extensive establishments of this city, is the
choosing of the materials. They are field
spar, silica, and clay. To these are added
various metallic oxides to produce any
shade of color desired. The feldspar, clay,
&c., are ground to an impalpable powder
under water, dried and made into a paste.
That composing the body of the tooth is of
different materials from that composing the
base or enamel. The teeth are made in
brass molds and this is quite delicate
process. The enamel is first put in place
with small steel spatula; the platinum
rivets, by which the teeth are fastened to
the plate, are placed in position, and then
the body is pressed into the mold. They
are then submitted to powerful pressure and
dried. After they are dried, they are sub
mitted to q process called biscuiting, in
which they can be cut like chalk. They
are then sent to the trimmers who scrape
off all projections, and fill up all depres-
sions which may have been left in the op-
Grafton of molding, and then wash them
with what is technically termed enamel.
This is composed of various substances,
more fusible than the tooth itself, and
answers the glaze in common porcelain
making. 1t is ground to a fine powder, and
suspended in water, and is laid on with a
camers hairbrush. They are now sent to
the gummers, who apply the gum. This il
chiefly composed of oxide of gold, and is ap'
piled in the same manner as the enamel
After they are dried they are burned. Thi:
operation is carried on in a muffle. The
teeth are placed on bed ofcrushed quartz


which is placed on slab Of refractory
clay. After being exposed to an intense
heat for some hours, they are taken out
cooled, and sorted. 9as .ar.lr
Year: 1861

EFFECT OF THE CRISIS UPoN REAL EsrATE.-One Of
the results of the election of sectional administra
ton and Of the passage of sectional tariff bill has
been the rapid and immense depreciation in the
value of real estate throughout the North. In the
city of New York, for instance, mansion on Fifth
avenue, valued at s45, 900, was sold day or two
since for $4,000; and of the magnificent stores
recently erected upon Broadway, with the expecta-
thousand dollars per annum, cannot now be let at
fifteen thousand dollars. This depreciation is just
at present, confined to houses and stores whose
value depends partly upon their fancy locations
but we fear that it will soon become general
throughout our city and the North, affecting all
classes alike. If the Republican party does not do
something to from impending civil war, ard
if this Morrill, tariff remains law, who tell the
end of the disasters of which this depreciation in
the value of real estate Is 20 marked feature?
-Ne,o York. Hen aid, NaTcb 10.
Year: 1861

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The papers abound with horrible predictions o.
war and rum. but the people, who are supposed
rear these frightful prophecies, do not manifest
any serious alarm. On the contrary, they go about
their ordinary business with the air of men who
have grown tired of a comedy played too often.


Only let confidence be q little more restored, and
prosuated commerce revive again, aAd the war
fever will die out beyond the power of resurrection
The tenure by which Mr. Lincoln holds his ofce can
not be strengthened by civil conflict and the Ad-
ministration is perfectly aware of this fact. The
peculiar wants of the Southern Confederacy cannot
be supplied by the force of arms, and the magnates
of Montgomery know if. The people of america,
North and South, have the power in their own
hands, and it can never be wressed from them And
that the great body Of this people is in favor Of
peace, fact that no sane can not doubt fer
unonlqnt
Year: 1861

AS proof of the fact that girls
are useful articles; and that the
world could not very we'll get
along without them, a late writer
states 1t as fact, that if all the
girls were driyeu out of the world
in one generation, the boys would
all go out after them.