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Year: 1861

Our BANNER.-Joseph Holt, in a letter to
the citizens of Kentucky, speaks thus of the
Star Spangled Banner;


:. Let us twine each thread of the glorious
tissue of our country flag about our heart
strings; and looking upon our homes, and
clutching the spirit that breathes upon US from
the battlefield of our fathers, let us resolve
that come veal or woe, we will, in life and in
death, now and forever stand by the Stars and
stripes. They have foated over our cradles ;
let it be our prayer and our struggle that they
shall float over our graves. They have been
unfurled from the SHOWS of Canada to the
plains ofNew Orleans, and to the halls of the
Montezumas, and amid the solitudes of every
sea and everywhere, as the luminous svmdol
OF resistless and beneicent power. they have
led the brave and the free to victory and to
glory. 1t has been my fortune to look upon
this flag IN foreign lands and amid the gloom
Ct an oriental despotism, and right well do
know how bright are its stars, and how sub
lime are its inspirations. Ifthis banner, the
emblem for us of all that is grand in human
history, and of all that is transporting in hui
man hope, is to be sacrificed on the altars of a
Satanic ambition. and thus disappear forever
amid the night and tempest of revolution. then
VIII iceland who shall estimate the desc.
lation OF that ttceling-that the sun has indeed
been stricken from the sky of our lives and
that henceforth we shall be but wanderers
and outcasts, with naught but the bread of
sorrow and penury for our lips. and with
hands ever outstretehed in feebleness and
supphcation, on which at any hour :. military
ttyrant may riyet the feIters of despairing
bondage. May God, in his infinite mercy
save you and me. and the land we So mncL
hove, from the doom of such a degradation ;;
Year: 1861

THE Importance of this revolution is not
at all partisan. 1t is as proof of the en-
during strength and universally of the Uni
on sentiment that we rejoice over it. Good
men and patriots have (not unreasonably)
apprehended that the continual extension of
the boundaries of our Republic must weak
en- the cohesion of its parts, until it's unity
would ultimately fall victim to sectional
interests or repulsions. 1t V as confidently
pr ,dlcted, only last Spring, by Northern
pander to Disunion, that the Southern schism
would be followed by division of the old
Union into an Eastern, Central, Western
and Pacific Confederacy. California re-
flutes this by casting three fourths of her
vote unequivocally for the Union, in the face
of the Bull Run disaster and the imposition
of heavy taxes by Congress in support of the
War for the Union. If California could ever
be seduced into Secession. this was the time ;
yet her vote for the only ticket suspected of
Secession proclivities is fraction probably
far below the number of her citizens who are
natives of Slave States. Disunion is every
where confined to the besotted devotecs of
the Slave Power, and probably does not
count among its votaries majority of the
more intelligent and wealthy Shareholders
whose property is put at hazard by the rebel.
lion.-N J. Tribune.
Year: 1861

The highly efficient company Of Hornets Nest
Rifles came up this morning from Fort Caswell, and
will proceed Immediately by Railroad to Raleigh
They will give good count Of themselves, besuro
of that, whether at Wa shington City elsewhere.
OF course, we do not know their final destination,
but we do know that sister States on the border
will not be suffered to ght our joint battles while
North.C Carolina stands aloof The eyes Of such of
our young friends uld get 70 see brighter at
the suggestion that they might shortly see Wash
ington City.-Wik Journal


This fine company reached Raleigh on Thursday
morning, and went into camp at the Fair Grounds
Year: 1861

The Northern mail came through on Wednesday
last, bringing the New York Herald and Times Of
Friday the 10th. Both these papers breathe the
strongest war tone. The Herald says:


ITO give system, efficiency, prestige and funds
for the purposes of our government in the conduct
OF this war, the presence Of Congress is needed at
Washington. The resources are at the command Of
the government for short war and an early peace;
and half million of men put in motion from the
North may prove the cheapest, shortest and most
effective argument in behalf of peace. Let US have
no more child's play. The great North is ready,
and New York city and its suburbs alone if reqd-
red can furnish fifty thousand men and fifty mill
lions of money for the purposes of decisive war
and an early peace"


The old sinner talks of "a short war and an early
peace" What right has the North to make war on
the Southf The right which usurpers have to tram
pie on the liberties Of free people. That is all--
Let them come The South will meet them at
Washington City and drive them back. No soldier
from the "great North" will be allowed, three
months hence, to stand on slaveholding soil


But the Times is more rabid than the Hsrald-
1t says: '-ra .h-


"Our first step should be to close every Southern
port as effectuay as if an impossible barrier were
constructed across its mouth. we should Instantly
signify to Mr. jefferson Davis that if single one oi
ships is touched by his prvateers or pirates, we
will march liberating army from one end to the
other Of his dominions. He is struggling to reach
our jugular. Let US menace his. Let us tell him
that from the day he turns pirate, wherever the
American flag floats, it floats over the Free"


The ships will be touched" and privateers will
grow rich on Northern commerce, and yet no army
will be marched on Southern SOIL The largest army
which Lincoln can raise could not march fifty miles
in any Southern State The Times speaks of lib
Grating army" That is understood. In the frs
place we do not fear the result Of such movement
and in the second place. if such purpose as tina
should be proclaimed by the Northern authorities
every soldier and every officer taken in battle woule
be regarded and executed as an incendiary. Th
South will give no quarters to those who compos
or who lead "li6erating" armies.
Year: 1861

Coon ADvIcE-The last Iredel Ezpress in urg-
South, says:


ave are no 'Secessionists,' but Southern Rights
men, devoted to State, and desire is to see
Union of the South for the welfare and safety of
the South now that all hope for settlement Of our
sectional troubles otherwise appears to be at end
Secession we have never considered the best remedy
will be preferable even bloody war, to the discord
and hate which dns in the ears and rankles in the
hearts of large portion of the Southern and North.
ern people towards each other. .z-- .-


To the conservative men, Wings and Democrats,
who have strven to get this trouble settled without
the eusion of blood, and continue Constitutional
UEion--which seems impossible now-to them we
would make the following suggestion: Never for
sake your CoNsERyATIsN-butc cling to it-and Chef
ish tit will be wanting in the midst of the strife
which about to ensue, and when that strife shall
be brought to close-it will then be required to
infuse in the government which the people will
erect-or ought to erect-adopting your principles
for the main pillars of the edifce. Republican
form of government cannot be maintained without
the essential ingredient of Conservatsm-and it is
the only ism that should ever enter into govern
ment Without it, all human fabrics for securing
the equal rights Of the people, are failures and good
government must perish" ,.s.j. .,a- .a


Up to the proclamation of Lincoln our people
were divided. The party names were Unionsts
and Secesslonsts Those names have ceased to exist
We are all Southern rights men now, and it is
therefore wrong to continue what is called the
Southern Rights Party" Let us stand together
and act together as one people until our rights and
liberties are fully established and secured. i,
Year: 1861

The New York Methodist Conference has been
praying for war most Justify. The Rev. Secretary
closes tremendous war-prayer with these terribls
words -


- Grant o God, that those who have aimed at the
very heart of the Republic may be overthrown. We
wipe them from the face Of the country" t..


If there is the least idea that this prayer is to be
answered, we advise Lincoln and his Cabinet and
the rest Of the Abolitionists to stand from UNDER
Year: 1861

- The military spirit is thoroughly aroused
in this State From the seaboard to the Tennessee
line but one spirit animates our people North
Carolina will send her full quota Of troops to unite
in the attack on Washington City. Our streets are
alive with soldiers and officers many Of the latter
being here to tender their companies to the Govern


or. Washington City will soon be too hot to hold
Abraham lincoln and his government. North-Car.
ona has said it and she will do all she to make
good her declaration. She will never lay down her
until the revolution is accomplished and until


her rights and liberties are made secure against the
assaults of her enemies.
Year: 1861

~ meeting of our citizens was held on Tues
day night last, to make provisions for the families
u volunteers The proceedings will be found in
another column. This is good movement at the
right time There are many men who are anxious
to serve the State in the army, but who are prevent


ed from doing so by the dependent condition in
which they would leave their families. Their fami-
lies have right to be supported during their ab-
sence, and they soiu be. We feel sure the County
Court will make ample provision for the families Of
those outside of Raleigh who may volunteer, but
who are holding back now from the fear that their
families may suffer. The people of Raleigh have al
ready performed their duty in this respect. ..s.s
Year: 1861

now 10 this city, shall be moved to tho lake shore
dcrng on Michigan, and that the troops Toronto shall
ne located here in their place. The Sixty second and Sixty
third regiments are now moving overland from New
brunswick 70 take up positions In the cities Of Lower
'anada in the place of those troops which 10 move
westward Major Shauys artillery already hore and
new battery win be speedily brought TO the city.
Year: 1861

IFTONl AUHITtaI AUVtTlStT,I


On Wednesday last the pchce of the city detected two
passing through the city each containing half
Of gunpowder drivers brought before the Re
cordcr They pleaded ignorance Of the OF their
loads (Which they said they were conveying TO tho
Grand Trunk station although they owned To having
ceved them at powder magazine outside the city The
police official proposed opening Of the packages, but
the Recorder did this and ordered tho on
Ger to proceed with tho the Grand Trunk
notify the receiving clerk that he not dispossass
himself OF the packages.
Year: 1861

The CleVel1nd Plain Dealer On Free


AontsA Proclamation


The Cleveland Plain Dealer, the leading
Democratic paper in Western Ohio, speaking
of Fremont'a style Of carrying the war into
Africa, says:


ave believe this measure Of Fremont's
subscribing literally to every war measure
which shall have for its aim the speedy ter
.mination Of this most uuhalloWed strife, we
leok forward now to the breaking Of Light
through the mists which have hitherto sur
rounded the future"
Year: 1861

ASorHER TRoTTISG MATcs.-FiOrs Temple hsa
again been matched against Ethan Allen and Inste on
Fashion COure. Horace Jones is to drive the team,
as before, and the rot may be fair one. The mare
is to have the pole in each heat, and viii thus gain
certain advantage in rounding the first turn IL Is
very doubtful if there win be largo attendance, for
the seasons business has been thoroughly spoiled by
the unprncped practice at the second race, and the
Fashion Club have not even yet made any public pro-
tee. against thar notorious swindle.
Year: 1861

GENERAL LYONS REMANs.-When the funeral
cortege reached the New-Haven Depot yesterday it
was understood by the special Missouri escort that
General Sandford would place a guard Of honor
over the remains until their departure at noon
to-day. Certainly, a flc Of the Seventh was
marched into the express Office and all other per-
sons were ordered out We learned yesterday
morning, however, that all the military had been with
drawn and the sacred dust Of the hero had been left in
care Of two policemen, who were regularly relieved
until the special escort reached the place this morning


The officers Of Gen. Lyon's and Gen. Fromonts
stats in charge of the body learning the course that
had been pursued manifested the deepest regret and
dissatisfaction for they considered it an ndigny that
their precious charge should have been thus guarded
when they had eight priyates, and officers who were
ready aud willing to watch the remains, ii they had
had the opportunity. 1t pity that this circumstance
should have transpred to mar the success of the
mournful journey and the matter should be inyest.
gated and suitable apology be made.


The body in charge Of its escort left yesterday for
New-Iaven on tho 1915 train, and has already
reached its place Of destination.
Year: 1861

A BANKRUPT CIrY.-New Orleans, as we learn
from late New Orleans papers, is bankrupt
city. At meeting OF the board of Aldermen
the 18th inst, the Chairman of the Finance
COmmitte, stated to the Board that the city was
dead broke, and that he could not financial
daylight. Another Alderman, OF large proper
ty resigned his seat, and the Finance Committee
reported il favor of suspending all new works
to relieve the finances OF the city in that quarter.
The Delta commenting the city's admitted
bankruptcy, exposes another source Of anxiety.
large number Of the tax payers it says, are at
the present time utterly destitute of the means
necessary to pay taxes OH their small property !;
and should the time for payment not be extend
ed many will be compelled to allow their home
steads to pass under the hammer of the sheriff
The Delta alleges that the bankruptcy of the
city, though little over four months OF the year
have passed, is largely owing to expend ures in
furtharing the military movements set on foot
since the secession of the State; but it is evil
dent that the utter destruction OF her cred: and
business the inevitable result of secession, is
the real cause Of the bankruptcy of the Crescent
City, and the desttution to which large por-
tion of her people are now exposed.
Year: 1861

The new State government of Virginia
was put in motion at Wheeling on Thursday,
Governor Perpont taxing an oath of great strin-
gency to maintain the Federal Union. He calls
for military organization to overthrow the
nest of effete usurpers at Richmond, and the
United States Government will help him do it.
Year: 1861

eB A report was OH the street on Monday
that Col Curtis had been killed, to day we
notice the statement in some of our exchanges
They profess to have received the news from
the Express agent from Council Bluffs, who says
that telegram was received there from St.
Joseph summoning the son of Col. Curtis to
fetch the body OF his father who had been
shot. We do not credit the rumor and should
deeply deplore it if true. We shall have cor.
rect information in time, but the last we heard
of the Col he was engaged in an argument
with the representatives of the law at ST. Jo.
respecting the power of the habeas corpus. The
Col. had delivered his prisoner on demand of
the court, but with the understanding that he
should be restored to,his costody at a certain
hour. We are looking with interest for the ter
mination of the case.
Year: 1861

Maryland is nomiaahy in the Union. There
has not been on her part an act of secession,
therefore, the United States Government and
Military Commanders carry out the laws, regu-
lating the rendition of fugitives towards the
citizens of Maryland, assuming their loyalty
During the time General Butler had command in


Maryland he returned all iugitives, but after his
command was transferred to the seeded State oi
Virginia he refused to return slaves on the de
mand of those who refused submission to the
laws of the United States. The course pursued
| by General Butler in refusing TO return slaves
to those who refused to swear allegiance to the
United States Constitution and Laws has been
very generally approved; but after all, the ques-
tion as to duty, right and sound policy, seems
unsettled and gives anxiety in official circles as
to the proper course to be pursued. The solu-
ton may be very easy. Why not let the slaves
alone If their services are needed hire them
to work and pay them. When no longer needed
let them 90. 1t is not the business Of our Army
to feed and clothe all that may ask for food and
clothing. 1t would be impossible; neither can
they give them all work. Simply let them 60
their own way about their own business-let
them alone They may find employment and
/ suhsistence on the farms deserted by their late
masters.


This is not war to abolish slavery though
every man must admit that such a result may
follow. The rebels well know that they ruu
that risk. 1t is q war to defend our rights our
Government to save US from anarchy. The
I rebels commenced the war; they utterly refused
to compromise. They would have war and
they must abide the consequences. We will


never submit to them for the sake Of peace, and
ve do not ask them to submit to US. We do ask


that they submit to the Constitution and Laws.
! Tb;s is inst and right
Year: 1861

We are permitted to publish the following cir
cular received yesterday by Hon. Milliard Fill
more, and bearing the postmaik of some office
in South Carolina. We bespeak careful read
Year: 1861

4 We do not admire the process Of "backing


down commoni - itis, and would rather break


down than back down under the pressure of any


thing. excepta conviction of wrong. It is pro-


foundly hniniliating to see position nobly taken,


with apromise of yigor and success and then to


witness desertion at the first intimation Of tria


or disaster. ~ - Ts a7sas


We hope there viii be no symptom of this


desease of little natures in the Government


during the next month. twill be ia time of trial


to it and Of suspense to the nation It has


taken high position, one which commands the
admiration of the civilized world and which will
entite it to the grateful recolectons posterity,
and which on account Of its very sublimity will
invite attack. 1t will have to contend with the
emissaries of secession, disguised as compro-
misers and marshalled by Crittenden- n--with So
phistical arguments for peace on the part Of we'll
meaning but weak-minded men-wth charges
of pecuiation and treason made against its conf,
DENTAL sgents-with irritating comments upon
the reverses already suffered--with awful threats
of retaliation from the rebels should justice be
done to- pirates and traitors-with artful ques-
tions as to the final disposition of slaves and
with the defamation Of troops by heat and dis
ease. To all these may the Administration
prove superior! If they need just now or at any
time hence another assuring voice from the peo
pie, it is ready with a ling as loyal and true as
he first. They can have men and money with
'ut stint, but they cannot back down. In no
'prit Of vengeance We say it, but they must not
AXE one atom of bitterness from the doom of
raitors and pirates, they must make no peace |
'ut an unconditional one, and they must not
void conscientious and direct treatment of the |
hronic evil slavery. Only thus can they save
he nation and anwer the expectations of the
vorld. t saa
Year: 1861

SACRAMENTO RAcEs-The Union of yester-
day gives the following report of the double
team trotting race, mile heats, best three in
FIVE, between Glencoe Chief and Jim Barton
Shot and Rainbow, which took place, in part.
at Yolo Grove Course on Wednesday:


The race was for proprietors' purse Of ST.
900. free for all. Owing to the late hour at
which the races at the Cattle Grounds con-
cluded, it was after four o'clock before the
horses were called up for start. The Judges
were A. j. Ellis, E NJ. Skaggs and Samuel Ii.
Hyatt In drawing for the pole. it fell to
Glencoe and Barton, driven by Daniels The
other team was driven by Crooks. On the
first heat, at the turn. Crooks took the track
and opened n tremendous gap between him
self and Daniels, distance being between
them along the back stretch, and up to the
three-quarter pole, when Daniels made
brush and gained on him just enough to save
his distance. Shot aud Rainbow winning the
heat in 2.S65 The second heat was beau
lifully contested one, Shot and Rainbow lead
ing about one length all the way round, and
coming in ahead in 2:364 On the third heat
Glencoe and Barton outscored the other
team, and as they rounded the first turn took
the track. and leaving the others in the same





position that they were in the same heat, and
and although Shot and Rainbow run consid-
cradle Of the way, they got about three
lengths inside the distance stand as Glencoe
and Barton passed the score in 2:394 AS it
had grown quite dim. it was discussed wheth-
er the race should I've continued or not and it
was finally decided to start them tor the 4th
heat. They got on well together. and went
nearly side and side until rounding the turn.
when Glencoe and Barton moved ahead and
opened wide gap between them. Along
the back stretch and up to the three quarter
pole, Shot and Rainbow were distance be-
hind, but as they rounded Into the home
stretch they did considerable running again
and came up tapping Glencoe and Barton
and run across the score Glencoe and Barton
slightly in the rear to whom the heat was
awarded in PAL. After a lapse of 81 minutes
the judges decided to postpone the balance OF
the race until this morning at 8 o'clock.
Year: 1861

JoHN II. RIDGE, ESQ The Bay papers say
there is an effort on foot to induce Mir. Ridge
to deliver lecture; the subject to be the
North American Indians Such a lecture
from that gentleman could not but be most
Interesting He is the son of Ridge, formerly
chief Of the Cherokees, and may one day
assert his claims against Ross, whom he de.
cares an usurper.
Year: 1861

WOULD OBEY ORDERs-Ihe following is
from the St. Louis correspondence of the S.
f. Morning Call;


Three papers were Suppressed in this city
some time ago: the Herald, Bulletin, and
Mssourian. At the time of the suppression
the editor of the Morning Herald called upon
the Provost Marshal, asked to be permitted
to continue his publication. The Provost
Marshal replied:


"If you will give a written obligation not
to publish anything directly or indirectly
reasonable, you may go on with you paper


"As an independent citizen | cannot make
such PROMISE WAS the editors reply.


Il am obeying the orders of my superior
officer" said the Provost Marshal, "and can
not let you continue your paper"


The editor becnme excited at this and
asked, what would you do if your superior
officer should order you to hang me ?"


The man in authority gave a cool glance
at his victim. and replied: a should most
certainly obey ORDERS" whereupon the editor
withdrew.
Year: 1861

Ba5@ We mentioned the other day the
fact that it was proposed by a number of
Democrats, ousted from Office by the action
of the Legislature, to test the validity of
the election of their successors. These gen
tlemen have held on to Office so long that
they have come to the conclusion the Offices
belong to them by some divine, vested, in
herited or successive right. Others, who
have been displaced from power by the
people, and who have no chance to try their
chances over again in the courts, have be-
come extraordinarily sour and spiteful.
Some of them are even dangerous. The
other day one of these gentlemen threaten
ed to shoot couple of his own political
friends for doing something displeasing to
his Democratic and ex-oficial dignity.
Like children fed on sngar plums and can
n dy, Democrats in Office are spoiled with a
prolonged sucking of the public teat.


Ipds Journal
Year: 1861

FIGHTING FOR THEIR MAsTERs.-The
Charleston correspondent of the N. Y.
Times, says that when the Star of the West
was fired upon by the Morris Island battery,
all. the negroes threw themselves fiat on the
sand and buried themselves in it.