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Year: 1861

An INTERESTING SECESSION ITEM-An off,
Ger of the Secession forces at Pensacola, say,
in letter written by him to the Mobile
News:


The commander of Fort Piekrns is Lieut.
Slemmer, of New England He avery firm
and brave man, as am credbly informed
He will not surrender until he is compelled
by an overwhelming force. 1t would be a
violation of military rules to give statement
of our strength. We must humbug Slemmei
if we can. 1t is no secret about our strength
in guns and batteries, for he can see them
with his spy glass.


Slemmer has beautiful young wife, who
is very spirited. She tells him to fight to the
last. She flew around us over this side in
such a way that she was arrested and sent
away.
Year: 1861

Ben, Bush AND BAKER.-A friend writing
to us the Oregon Democrat says:


II have seen a letter from Ben Harding
since he reached Washington. 1t is nearly
all devoted to laudation of Bakerl Ben
(Bassellisk-eyed Benz says Edward is the
most potential man in Washington. The
President elect will be lead by him in the
distribution of all the patronage on the Pa
cifc coast Ben says he (Ben) is certain OF
the Superintendency of Indian affairs, and
that Bush is to be provided with the Consul
ship to Honolulu The balance of the letter
is taken up with twatlle about the turmoil OF
secession brought about by traitors like Ben
iamin and Bush going over to the Republican
CAM"


How do our good Republican friends like
the way their great Oregon Senator is about
to apportion out the offices in Oregon. Ben
is more lucky than one Other of the Marion
county representatives "we wot Of" who did
not go en- to Washington after he reached
San Francisco, from the fact that the Grey
Eagle of Republicaaisn did not leave him
any money either at Portland or San Fran
cisco to pay expenses with.
Year: 1861

TIE WAY GREAT TuNGs ARE DoNE.-
Two things appear to be essential to sue
cess in life: First to choose wise y what
you will do. secondly, resolution. Old
Hickory once gave to a young man a
piece of advice, which, he said, was the
secret of his success, and would lead any
man to fortune.


"When about to undertake an enter
prise" said he, "take as long time to
think as the circumstances allow; but when
the time has come to act, stop thinking


There is more in this than at first ap-
pears. 1t is in accordance with the bib
lical maxim which enjoins the man who
has put his hand to the plough not to
look back, and is similar to David Crock
ett's celebrated motto-"Be sure you are
rsght, and then 20 ahead" Unqucstion-
ably this is the secret of great achieve
ments,-frst to get hold of the right
work, and then to concentrate all your
powers upon its performance. 1t is a
simple principle enough, but it applies to
a mechanic who is trying to raise his one
horse work shop into great factory, as
well as to the general at the head of the
army, or to the ruler of country.
Year: 1861

and nutritious, but by the time warm wealth
cr is fairly set in, they are bcset by countless
myriads of Grccn-heads, "a specie of horse
fly) and it takes all their time to battle these
tormenters, and, as the prairie presents no
tree or other object for shade or shelter, the
condition of lean cattle is but little better in
summer than in winter. Cattle, however,
that have sheds in the winter, and corn stalks
to run in as soon as the grass fails and other
attentions such as are needed, will come out
in good heart in the spring, and thrive well
in spite of the green heads, and gain enough
during the summer to pay well for their keep
ing and protection through the winter. The
products of the dairy also pay we'll, when
properly managed, but ty neglect it becomes
even more Of a losing investment than rails
ng stock for market.


In my next will speak Of a prairie fire, as
it is now about the season that they blaze
forth in their splendor. Q.R.s.
Year: 1861

GRApHc-The other day boy came
tearing round a corner, with his rags nut-
tering in the wind, his face smeared with
molasses, and shingle fourishing in his
hand, while he was shouting to another
boy, about the size of pepper box, who
stood nearly quarter of Il mile down the
strcet--"O! Bill, Bill, Bill-get as
many boys as ever you can, and as many
shingles as ever you can, aud come up the
street round the corner as fast as ever you
can, for there's a big large hogsit of las
ses busted on the payement-busted all
to smash"
Year: 1861

UWe wonder if there is any greater
pleasure in the world than a young hus-
band and wife experience, when they eat
their first dinner from their own mahoga'
ny, on the first day they commence house
keeping We expect not
Year: 1861

the circumstance, which be did at q cost of 20l Wit
ness said he also informed that Her sesy would
always bs his friend. He had since made constant up
plcatons to the Prince Consort but had had further
recognition of his services This so preyed upon his
mind that at last he became imbece and an inmate
Of that workhouse.


The coroner Of opn on that Her Msjesty could
not be aware Of this aud the jury returned verdcYof
accidental death.


In connection with this case the following have been
made publc


To tie Rditor Of The KOrning Chronicle:


Sr:As the Of the late John Turner alluded TO In
your leading article of Tuosisy eg 70 give you the
heartfelt thanks Of myself and brother for the true and
impartial statement Of my fathers case that you have
laid before the English nation. am afraid there are
thousands who read that article who will not believe
that what stated could be true but the answer send
you, received from Colonel Phipp places the truth Of
the mtter beyond doubt Amy gent .man akiug al in
teres ia tho case can see the original letters at my house
There is very important thing Which forgoto state
20 the jury, namely that my father severely injured his
leg in his struggle to save her Majesty, and he
thoroughly recovered the use OF It. Sir Henry Wheat
ley sent for my father to st. Jimess Palace In July,
1857 arr asked what demand be made for his services
Bsng then welto do in the world, he said be made no
claim, when Sir Henry informed him that he had her
iesty's commands 70 assure hin that II he or Bis
csildren required friend, they would fad firm
friend in her Majesty. Alas know that friend be
never found, when in sorrow, distress and want


remain, sir, your most obedient


'..as-.---E And humble servant,


lam TrD
Year: 1861

The lady who crossed the river Thames a single
rope two thousand feet long, in August last, aud who
was then placed In somewhat perilous position from


defect n the arrangement Of the ropes, performed at
Bellevue Gardens, Manchester, and met with an acci-
dent which might have been fatal. A rope was
stretched the lake which fronts the great picture
and reached from the clock tower 20 pole erected on
the opposite side. II was four hundred feet long aad
dfy feet high The performance announced to take
pce at o'clock, aud shortly after that time the Fs
male Bondin on the tower, prepared 10 take her
hazardous trip From the circumstance Of the rope hay
ing become slackened considerable delay took place,
aud il was not uutil nearly nine that she commenced
The wind blowing very strong from the South, d
recy the rope thus adding TO the perouspess OF
the feat The lady dressed In the costume supposed to
mpersonate the heroic joan Of Arc but before start
ing she took of her helms, and plumes in consequence
OF the wind bsing SO high. With admirable courage
and apparent ease she walked the rope without the
slightest fault mishap On arriving at tho other end
serious misfortune occurred which must have added
ID the gratfcaion Of those who came 10 be "Igonzd
The sparks from the fireworks caught her dress aud
burned her on the head and neck; bat wi admirable
presence Of mind She unaided put out the flames
aud commenced her return journey. While on the rope
and near the middle she balanced herself one leg,
and through other Dlyres which excited the
admiration and applause OF the crowd assembled TO wit
ness the performance.
Year: 1861

sand men on shipboard and bound South on an
expedition, would stampede the armies of the
rebels in Virginia and Missouri. The cruel.
frost will nip the rag weed of the Southern
foutcderacy in night. and cause it to droap
1lte other rank vegetables growing up sud.
denly in intense heat and malarious soil.
Year: 1861

Nc1sAScE.-Wm. steaphen was yesterday
arrested, charged with nuisance in deposit
ing offensive matter on the North Side. The
defendant deposited beyond the city limits,
and it is ! question Of doubt whether the city
ordinances could reach the defendant. Contir.
ned until tomorrow to see whether It was in
the power Of the magistrate to fine him, which
for the cake Of suburban residents We trust it
may be.
Year: 1861

SHERIDAN AND THE Boors.-lIe had
always taste for the art of duping, and
he began in early lile--soon after leaving
Harrow lie was spending few days at


Bristol, and wanted a pair Of new boots,
but could not afford to pay for them
Shortly before he left he called ON two
bootmakers, and ordered Of each q pair,
promising payment on delivery. lie fix
ed the morning of his departure for the
tl'attc2rnar to sent in in ffh6ir goods. When
the first arrived he tried on the boots and
complained that that for the right foot
pinched a lille, and ordered Crispen 10
take il back and stretch il, and bring it
again at nine the next morning. The Sec
ond arrived soon after, and this time il
was the boot for the Lef foot which pincb-
cd. Same complaint; same order given
each had taken away only the pinching
boot, and left the other behind. The
same afternoon Sheridan left in his new
boots for town, and when the two shoe
makers called at nine next day, each with
a boot in his hand we can imagine their
disgust at finding how neatly they had
been duped.
Year: 1861

ALEXANDRIA, June l2-This city continues quiet
the only excitement being occasioned by the news
from the military districts. There are but slight
indications of any further movement at present
from this point. In the meanwhile all efforts are
making to fortfy the position. There was a slight
alarm last night, of the pickets being fired on
but "nobody hurt"
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE government has
made temporary arrangement with the well
known Professor Lowe for feronautical recon
nosance OF the strength and position of the rebel
forces at Fairfax Courthouse and Manassas juno
ton. lie has been actively engaged to-day in get
ting ready for his first ascension tomorrow. The
balloon will be attached to cable some two thou
sand feet in length, in order to secure steady
point of observation.


In addition to the eronaut, an engineer officer of
the regular army and telegraph operator, with
the necessary apparatus, will go up. A supply of
wire will be taken aboard and reeled off as the bal
loon rises, to insure telegraphic communication
with below.
Year: 1861

THE CRoPs AND THE WEArHER.-Never have we
seen the prospects for fine crops better than they
are at present in Louisiana Cane, cotton and corn
all lock well and promise abundant yeld.-
There is almost twice much corn growing in the
parish as there was this time last year-Ope-
Lous1s Courier
Year: 1861

QUICKSILVER MINES IN New MEx1Co.-The quick
silver mines of New AImaden are in full operation
and their yield is immense. The company is now
building new furnace, reported to be five times
the capacity Of the old one. The wOrkmen have
reached the depth of Is feet below the surface and
the quicksilver is still found in little glohules so
thick that stream almost follows the stroke of the
pick. Quicksilver is worth As cents per pound, and
six men are daily Sluicing out between $500 and
5000 worth.
Year: 1861

conspiracy to take the State out of the Union by a
sudden. violent, and, if necessary, bloody process
We have no more doubt of this than We have of
our own existence.


CArRo.-The correspondent of the Cincinnati
Daily Gazette, writing from Cairo, under date of
June 18th, says:


Everything is quiet in Cairo, and the camp is
also quiet, it might well be glad to be under the
broiIng hot sun of yesterday. The summer has
come upon suddenly and so severely, that it
is likely to produce sickness. Yesterday afternoon
the mercury reached over 80 degrees in the shade.


INCREASE OF MAIL MATTER -Thirty-three thou
sand soldiers are now receiving their mail matter
through post office, increasing more than
double the usual amount received here. On Sat
urday morning, there were forty:seven packages Of
letters received from New York city alone filling
five-bushel basket Independent of the usual mail
to our citizens Washington Star.
Year: 1861

, The Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Maehi
! have been introduced in England with the
! greatest success. and there, as everywhere
else. they lead the market. We understand
that an order for a thousand machines Tor
the London agency, was recently received by
the Wheeler & Wilson Company.


The following tribute to the Wheeler &
Wilson Sewing Machine is from the graceful
pen Of Mrs. Mary Hewitt


WEST HILL LODGE, HIGHeA1r, LoxDox.


GESrLsMEy,


have very great pleasure IN bearing my
testimony to the value OF your Sewing Machine
which can DO couscientously. To say that Il is
a wonderful invention is saying little, for there
are many wonderful inventions nova days but
tbis can aver that it is the realization of all
our inacinings Of household fairies aGl good
hard working brow MES that ask for no payment.
II is an eyer ready. ever capable friend in need;
one who never wearie never loss its eye sight
over the most delicate work, nor ever, in fact
be ovarworked If a son be going suddenly to
the Aptipodes. or a daught' to be married, if
vour benevolence longs in the cold winter weather
to cIothe the poor in warm garments you need
not hesitate as TO who shall DO this sudden accu-
mutation Of neeile work There stands the good
genius Of your household, with her silver arms
extended, and her ever threaded needle ready, to
do your bidding. Sit then down beside her, con-
verse pleasantly with her, lay your hand delicate
ly upon the out spread work before her, and like
a dream of enchantment the exquisite work will
pass under your eye completed.
Such has been the experience in our family
Need say more Yes, l must answer that !
warm remonstranee on behalf of the poor needle |
women who otherwise might have profted by all |
this necessary work. What is to become Of them |
if the fairy of the Sewing Machine is to do all of
AS work, as if by magic Be not alarmed, |
kind hearted philanthropists for that which is in
itself good can never ultimately produce evil. 1t
is the Sewing Machine which will compel our !
Senator's and philanthropiss to consider seriously
the case Of our sisters of the needles, and to leg
islate wisely for them. 1t is the Sewing Machine
which will in the end, emancipate miserable wo-
men from the slavery of Of"gusset and band, which
viii open to them wise and safe paths Of emigra-
ton, which will convey away thousands of blame
less suffering women into new lands, and for new
homes of peace and plenty, where woman's time
will be valuable, and where consequently, the !
Sewing Machine will be again household bless !
ing, a household necessity.


I am, gentlemen,


Yours very sincerely,


MARY H0WITT
Messrs WHEELsR L WILSON.
Year: 1861

Inc New United States loan of eight mil
lions was taken up on the ID on terms more
favorable for the Government than those of
the last More than four times the amount
called Tor was subscribed This result shows
three things; FIRST. that there is no fear il
'iios' VINO nave money to let, that the U. S.
so"t~rhment is going to pieces, notwi.hstand-
ing the temporary difficulties which treason
and rebellion have brought it into. In the
next place it shows that the country believes
that 1T has an honest and firm man in the
Executive chair, and yet further, that the
Secretary of the Treasury is man of integ-
rity who has sensibleand comp lehensiye views
on matters Of finance. and who is able and
willing to carry them out. Finally, il shows
that the howls which flll the air from the n.
Y. Herald and others about the swift ruin
which they say the new tariff act is bring
ing on all the business interests of the coun-
try and even on the government itself, are
regarded as idle wind by capitalists.


They know, of course, that like every
new tariff, it must bring some incon-
venience from sudden change; but they
believe that so far from lessening the receipts
of the Treasury, it will in the end increase
them. and bring not weakness but strength
to the country at large.
Year: 1861

The Government is certainly showing its
teeth in threatening style, to which the I'M
penetrabIe secresy of its councils, and the
marvellous coolness of its bearing from the
first. have added formidable look of weight
and force. The adoption Of the sudden en-
ergy and rapidity of military action, at the
moment the new loan had been opened with
ITS decisive manifestation of public conf
dence, and also, as it is rulnOred, immedl-
ately on the return Of secret agents who
have already ascertained that England and
Francr will not abet in any manner the
atrocious treason Of the seeding conspira-
tors, nor the barbarous ends for which 1t
was undertaken-are condolences supposed
to indicate the development Of pre-deter-
mined policy which had been held waiting
only for a survey Of the field.


There is, however, no reason TO apprehend
invasion or coercion Of the rebelliOus
States-unless u repel attack is held an Of
1cnsive act, according to the newfaDgled
theory Of a nOn-resistant government. As
little will the enemies-ol their country find
their theory Of Z" truce which would be
violated by any act or preparation for self
defence on the part OF the Union they are IN
arms sagainst-respected by the United States,
which now begins once more to look Ike one
Of the powers Of the world. Every available
vessel is under sealed orders, and fitting out
with the heaviest possible munitions of war,
and with despatch which allows no inter
riI dion for food or sleep. The steamships
Baltic and Atlantic are purchased by the
Government Tor war purposes, Of course.
Troops are rapidly concentrating at this port
nearly 5000 already collected-and as
many more coming from Texas, which looks
as il t4at interesting and amiable community
would soon find its hands full in dealing with
its own conEeuial neighb0rs. At the same
time the indications Of the immediate move
ment Of the tt ops from here are unmistake-
able, but nothing points towards their des-
tination or direction. Unfortunately for the
conspirators, they have now no pals in
the Cabinet to keep them informed of the
secrets Of the Government, and We are all
alike in the dark. May the God of our IA
theirs direct, inspire and sustain the men who
nJw bold in trust the honor of our hitherto
glorious country, and the dsstinies of our
pOsteritv
Year: 1861

The Motive FOR WAR-The Mobile ller-
cary recognizes the necessity for precipitate
action on the part Of the Confederate author
tiles, as the only means to check a reaction
in favor of the Union. Abiding to the large
forces concentrated at Forts Sumter and
Piokens, apparently doing nothing but
consuming the resources of the confederacy,
it says


The country is sinking into fatal apathy,
and the spirit, and even the patriotism Of
the people is Oozing cut under this d0-noth-
ing policy. If something is not done pretty
soon, decisive, either evacuation or expulsion,
the whole country will become so disgusted
with the sham of southern Independence,
that the first chance the people get at pop
ular election, they will turn the whole move
ment topsy turvy so bad that it never on
earth can be righted again.
Year: 1861

baseness of attempting to glory in the wis
dom of political management. Let We take
sides with God, and glory in this that le
exercises In the earth loving kindness for the
poor and oppressed, justice between man and
man, and righteousness among the nations
OF the globe.-T Henry Ward Beeche,
Year: 1861

The Snow STORM of Tuesday last week was
trihing here compared with what was
experienced East and South of Us. During
Monday and Tuesday the snow fell at Boston
to the depth of fifteen inches; and on the
route from Albany to New York it fell foot
deer.
Year: 1861

THE New LOAN. 1t appears that only
three millions and ninety nine thousand doll
ars, of tho thrty-four millions subscribed
for the new government loan were accepted
by the Secretary of the Treasury. All bids
below "a per cent were rejected. The de-
partment is authorized to issue Treasury
notes for the balance-which it is supposed
will be done. When the decision was made
to reject the low bids, free offers were made
to bid again at ninety-four and over, for the
whole of the remainder, five millions; but
in vain Great credit is given to the Secretary
of the Treasury for his prompt aud decisive
action. Within twenty four hours after the
decision was made, every subscriber was mott


fed by letter of the result of his bid, and
orders were issued to the suh-treasurers to
pay back the advances on unaccepted bids
Year: 1861

We hear good things about the Union
feeling in Virginia, very good things,
and trustworthy ones too. For instance,
we know of wealthy family near Nor
folk, the heads of which were Secession
lists up to the date of the outrage on Fort
Sumter, who have had to fy for their
lives, because Of their openly expressed
determination to abide by the Union, as
1t is They arrived in Philadelphia yes.
terday, and bring the good news that it
is only necessary to occupy Norfolk with
Federal army to redeem that portion of
Virginia from the JEFF Davis thraldom.
This information is confirmed by most
interesting family residing near Ports
mouth, who were compiled to escape
from threatened violence, only few days
ago, leaving all their property behind
them The head Of this family assured
US that he apprehended worse things
from the discomfort of tie slaves than
from the Secessionists. Again, u gen
tlcman from Western Virginia, whose
standing is most commanding one
among the people of that quarter, assures
US that this portion of the State will nev
er desert the Union. He predicts that,
ere many days, the men OF that section
wall 30 in arms under the Federal flag,
rallying to the late call of the Presidsnt,
just as they have done in Missouri, with
out waiting for the authority of the Gov
ernor. These are only two cases in point.
The events Of the next fifteen days will
confirm the expectations of the loyal Vir-
ginians who bring us these hopeful It'd
ings-N y Tribune.
Year: 1861

oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What 30 proudly we hailed ut the twilight's


last gle aiming,


Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the


perilous fight, 49, "a. .5ssf+'a
Der the ramparts we watched were so gallant.
ly streaming;
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting


in air, ...~.
Gave proof through the night that our flag was


still there ar.....es
rh, say, does that star spangled banner yet wave
Ger the aad Of the free and the home of the brave
On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists Of the


deep,


Where the foes naughty host in dread silence


reposes, -s..
What Is that which the breeze DER the tow'ring
As 1t tfully blows half conceals, half disclosss:
Now it catches the CLEAN Of the mornings irst
In full glory rejected now shines on the stream:
'Tis the star spangled banner oh, long may it
Ger the land of the free and the home Of the
And where Is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battles confusion
A home and country shall leave US no more ?
Their blood has washed out their foul foot.


steps pollution


No refuge could save the hireling and slave,
From the terror Of fight the gloom of the


grave


And the star spangled banner in triumph doth
Ger the land Of the free and the home of the


brave.


Oh, thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the wars des-


olation;


Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heaven res.
Praise the power that hath made and preserv-


ed US nation
Then conquer we must when our cause it Is just,
And this be our motto-.l In COP is our trust -
And the star spangled banner in triumph shall


wave
Ger the land of the free and the home of the


brave!