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Year: 1861

KEEP BACK THE CoTToN.-The following shows the importance which our congress at taches to the policy of keeping the cotton crop away from our sea ports during the present restrictions on our foreign trade. Theplanters and factors who have adopted this course will find much to reward and encourage them in this warm commendaton of our rulers:

 Resolved, That the congress heartily ap- prove of and commend the course pursued by the cotton planters and factors of the country, h sending no cotton forward from the inte- rior to the seaports of the Confectionery du- ring the existence of the blockade, and the de- termination of the insurance companies to in- sure the crop only when retained on the plan tation.
Year: 1861

How. A. H. GARLAND.-This gentlem an addressed the people here on Monday, on the subject of the Cotton subscription to the Con- federate States. His effort was creditable to himself and interesting to his hearers. He adverted to the present and future prospects of the Confederacy and showed conclusively that in sustaining the government the planter was but sustaining himself that if the gov ernment failed all was lost, and that the Southern planting interest must go down with it--that the institution of slavery could only be sustained by maintaining the government of the Confederate States. Want of room must be our excuse in not presenting his ar guments at length
Year: 1861

Passive suggest to our farming friends that they carefully gather their peas, as they Will bring good price. The Southern army, and private families will need them instead of the army bean, which it will be impossible to supply them with. GATHER ALL YOUR PEAS.
Year: 1861

There is good reason to believe that the po
sition of the armies on the Potomac will be
greatly changed very soon. 1t appears quite
certain now that the rebels will not attempt TO
cross INTO MARYLAND. They dare not make an
at,empt 10 do 50. All the signs show that
they have had such purpose, but that they
ceased to entertain it several weeks ago. II
will probably appear ere long thlt they have
OF late been stealthiy making preparations 10
retire towards Richmond, and that they have
no longer any thought either of crossing the
Potomac or OF fighting a great battle near
Washington. Gen. Mcclellan has several
times offered battle To tie forces under Beau
regard, but they invariably retire without ac-
cepting the challenge.


For some days our troops near Washington
have been advancing slowly aud successfully,
and they will continue 10 advance. They IN
tend that the rebels shall fight or retreat, and
if they presume TO stand and fight, they will
certainly retreat in great disorder soon after
wards. for Mcclellan has an army that will
compel them odo so, those Of them at least
who are not compelled to lay down their arms
and surrender We shall have no more
Bull Run affairs near Washington, nor any
where else ON the Potomac. Probably
we shall soon hear of an advance of
the federal army along the whole line
from Alexandria 10 Willamsport. We shall
not be surprised to bear, within few days,
that a large federal force has crossed the Poto-
mae at or near Williamsport above Harper'S
Ferry, aud started down tie river on the Vir
einia side If johnson will not come 10 them
we may hear Of them ON the move to find
johnson and when they find him, they will
he in force sufficiently strong to compel
him 10 retire swiftly in order to escape being
surrounded and cut of.


Those in the camps who ought to be well
informed, and whose study OF the indications
Of coming events is usually most careful ana
sagacous, feel sure that such a movement
along our whole line is about to take place,
and that twill certainly overwhelm all oppo-
Sition. There is not much expectation that
the fighting will consist of anything more
than few small skirmishes. Many officers
OF the army, who have watched the move
menls of the rebels very carefully, do
Lot believe they will make stand,
or accept any challenge TO great
battle anywhere this side Of Richmond. II
cur toopa should cross the Upper Potomac,
and johnson should undertake to make head
against them, movement Of Mcclellan to
ward Leesburg would be almost certain TO GU
him off. y few days will develope the policy
of our military leaders and show what thC
rebels are disposed to do. For some days W.
have had seven or eight hundred men acroS
Tie river at Harper's Ferry, and the latcs
report from that quarter is that they hav,
very galanlly fought and repeled a superio
rebel force. 1t is our belief that more vii
croys there ,.ad 49, si'--t Fvi"t bsfvrv tii'
week is out. These movements, and the
naval expedition that is about starting for the
south, Will presently give the telegraph some
thing TO talk about.
Year: 1861

INTRODUCING ITALIAN QUEEN BEES
Most methods recommended IN this country
for introducing Italian queens, says CORES


p1ndeut OF the Bee Journal, are attended either
with considerable delay or great danger of
losing the queen In two instances this sea
son, have had queen stung in Introducing
her. One was killed instantly, the other, al
though partially paralyzed, recovered entirely
ON returning to her own colony, and appears
now to be as fertile as ever took away a
queen from a colony of half.breeds this SUM-
mer, and offering them an Italian queen they
refused to receive her. then placed her in a
cage and suspended her in the hive for four
days and nights, offering her to them every
day, and they still refused to receive her, but
went on making new queen cells as fast as
could destroy them. On the third evening,
took from the colony all the brood and eggs /
could find. The next morning, as they still
refused to receive her, / examined the hive
again, and found few eggs that had over
looked the evening before. l removed these,
and that evening they received her very quiet
ly. One OF the best ways l have found of in.
Producing tie queen is to make an artificial
swarm in the usual way, by removing the pa.
rent stock. The bees will usually receive her
in Two or three hours without any Difficulty.
Year: 1861

The NEEDLE RIFLE.-John Johns, me.
chanc of this city, who was three years in the
Prnssian service, has made an improvement in
the PrusSian needle rifle-a famous gun as
used in the army OF that country-'which will
make it IA formidable weapon 1t is breech
loading, and by the form Of the cartrid~e and
its process OF explosion will send Il ball from
one hundred to six hundred yards with one
hall the usual quantity OF poYder. 1t is called
the needle rifle because Il needle is used to
pierce the cartridge SO as to secure certain
explosion 1t may be loaded and fired five
times minute Military meu speak highly
of the gun.-AJany Ecentng Journal.
Year: 1861

The FIFTH New HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.
Col Cross. which is now encamped at Con
cord, will leave for The seat of war, through
tins city, the early part Of next week. They
are 10 be armed with the Mimic rifle
Year: 1861

We published yesterday an account of the
killing of S. ]. Newell, at San Francisco, by
Horace Smith, on New Years day. There
are various rumors as to the provocation, but
they all agree in one thing, that Newell
coupled Mrs. Smiths name with terms re-
hecting dishonor upon her character. AS
the papers will probably discuss the question
of justification or non-justifcation of this
deed, we may as well have our say now.


The only point of doubt with us is, wheth-
er Newell did say any thing rejecting upon
Mrs. Smith. If he did, and if the fact of his
having said it was the cause of the summary
vengeance taken upon him by Mr.. Smith, we
have no hesitation in saying that he deserved
his fate, and that public opinion should side
with Mr.. Smith.


Any man who would breathe an imputa-
ton against the character of any lady of the
circle in which he moves, or boast of faml-
iarity with her, to her detriment, whether
his boast was well grounded or not, land in
such cases it is ninety-nine times out Of q
hundred, false boast, for no true man
would give such license to his tongue) he
ought to die. There is no other aionement
for an act which, like breath upon a pol
ished mirror, may dim the clean crystal of a
womans reputation, or like an exhalation of
the upas leaf, blast the very life of her exis-
tence. The least whisper may stain the fair
est name in the community, and fasten upon
it blight from which it can never recover.
How much more then an open ard public
declaration, who Sc repetitions are to be sown
broadcast upon the winds? 1t is the busi-
ness of honorable men to protect the fair
fame of women. Every man claiming to be
gentleman, should hold the reputation of
every female whom he deems worthy of his
acquaintance, let alone of those dependent
upon him, as sacred as his own honor among
men, and as dear to him as the apple of his
eye.


The murderer of character is q far
blacker murderer than the mere assassin of
the body, and he who slays such a man is no
murderer at all. Nature and eternal Justice
give the husband or any other legal protec :
tor the right to the blood of the man who
would, with foul utterance attempt to black
en- the character of his wife or of his daugh-
ter, or of the female who looks to him for
protection.


The facts in the cas- of the present killing
will probably be developed in the publica-
tion of the testimony on the inquest upon the
body of Newell. Ifnot, they will be made
known in the trial of Mr. Smith for the ho-
miOide, he having waived the preliminary
examination.
Year: 1861

CONGRESSMAN BuRoH.-This gentleman has
addressed letter to the San Francisco Her.
aid, in which he says:


"The people OF California and her neigh
bors should be of one mind on this subject
and be prepared for the emergency; and if
the fates should force to this last sad resort,
let us with disposition to welcome all who
come to us from our old homes seeking an
rounded with the hydra pointed cactus of
Western wilds, and call upon the enlighten>
ed nations of the earth to acknowledge our
independence and to protect us, the only
waif from the wreck of our once noble I'm
ion, the youthful but vigorous Cesarian Re-
public of the Pacific"
Oh pshaw
Year: 1861

1t has been well said, that single years
crop of corn is worth more than all the gold
of California. In addition to its other uses,
1t is now found that it produces clear fluid,
that burns without odor, without smoke, and
is inexpensive, affording good light in an
ordinary kerosene lamp for half cent an
hour. The corn oil is as clear and colorless
As water,
Year: 1861

RELY upon your own exertions for liv-
ing, and you will not go barefoot while
waiting for dead mems shoes. Rely upon
your own eyes for sight, and you will not be
misled by the ortsightedness of others
Rely upon your own brain for ideas, and you
will never perpetrate plugiarisms. Rely on
your own talents for fame, and you will not
need to resort to humbug.
Year: 1861

No Special ELECTIoN-The Committee
on Elections in the Senate have reported IN
favor of the indefinite postponement OF the
bill for the special election of Congressmen
in June. TIE committee consider an eIec-
ton inexpedient for several reasons-the
principal one, that before Congressman could
be elected, receive their certificates, and ar
rive at Washington, it would be the middle
of August, after or toward the close Of the
session. The bill was to have been acted
upon Yesterday, and no doubt the recon-"
mendation of the Committee was adopted.
Tn that event we shall not have an alection
until September. the usual time.
Year: 1861




How will lie 1t does seem to US that hardly
goes to the North from the South that the papers
in the North do not publish whole batch of lies and
ISLANDERS upon his authority.


We see in the Philadelphia Bulletin of Saturday
story about man named Andrew Weld, Philade-
phia stone cutter, who had been out at Columbia for
some two months working at his trade stone cutter
Weld represents the state of affairs in South Carolina
as shocking. He represents himself coming from
Columbia last week. and that Jefferson Davis three
hours ahead with large body of troops. He further
adds that jeff Davis, with his party, was at Ports
mouth when he (Weid) left that place for Norfolk.


Now all this is out of the whole cloth. Weld says
he went through with three Georgia Companies. If so
he went through Wilmington. He says the Georgians
told him this that and the other thing-they did no
such thing Some of the Georgians made speeches at
the depot. 1t was notorious that Mr.. Davis not
along 1t is notorious that he has not at any time left
Montgomery. From this, may Judge Of the sort Of
reports given by Northern returning home. Every
discharged workman every scoundrey reporter for some
scoundrey abolition Sheet has his tale of outrage to
late. We sometimes sorry that they have not some
real suffering to whine over. One thing however, is
certain, and that is that if they give
Curate private information than that they give to the
public through the newspapers they will make poor
spies They will be apt to do harm to their friends
than their enemies.
Year: 1861

F1RsT-It ought to pass military bill substantially
the with that published in the Journal of Satur-
day the 9th ult. We say this, because know that
the bill in question was drawn up carefully by compe
tent and educated military man, and know that it
has since received the endorsement of high military
thority being the best bill of the kind yet brought
forward. In fact most excellent bill.


SECoND-We have been opposed to a stay-law and
would now be opposed to one under ordinary circum
stances but there circumstances that render the en-
aCtment of such law act Of justice. Men serv-
ing soldiers in defence of their State cannot of course
attend to their debts and if sued their property might
be sacrificed They certainly entitled to the bene-
fits of .stayaw. Again. in where they are prn
cpas their securities at home might suffer by their alb
senee, whereas if they at home they might make
arrangements to protect them. 1t WILL in fact, require
very little reflection examination to show how every
business sympathises and how the first cause which we
have referred to calling for the interposton of the
Legislature renders the necessity for that nteposon
general.
Year: 1861

n6p It is easier to find fault with others than to do
better or as well ourselves Since the outbreak of the
present excitement occasioned by the overt act of Lin
coin in calling upon North Carolina to give troops to
enable him to carry of subugation against the
South, there have not been wanting grumblings and
complaints against Governor Ellis.


Now, without saying that in all cases Governor Ellis
has been perfect for know that he has not been


we must vet do him the justice of making slight sketch
of things lately occurring 1T is little two weeks
since Lncoln's proclamation was issued. Then, all
to be done. The Governor in very feeble health
the treasury without means, the Executive with
out positive authority in the premises. Now, the
forts are occupied, and the defences of the coast
fully organized and progressing under skillfu Off
GERS. The arsenal with its arms and munitions Is IN
our hands camp of instruction has been formed and


regiment organized for active service in Virginia or
elsewhere and many more may be wanted pre-
pairing to follow Depots are being formed. The Leg
slature has been caled-s in session and has already
passed convention bill and the convention will meet in
less than twenty days.


That under all the difficulties and perpexties of the
impossible-some offences have been given-that too
was to have been looked for But let us look at the
gregate and we will find that very much has already been
Gone although of course, much remains behind Cor
dial work is better now than captiOus offence or a
readiness to take even when just cause is given.
Year: 1861

SPECULATING IN PRevIsIONs.-Nearly all articles of
provisions have recently taken sudden rise in price
owing, We presume to the fact of threatened if not
yet actual blockade Of ports The rise in price is all
Wrong-and something should be done to put stop to
It, similar attempt to raise the price of provisions
was made in Baltimore last week The authorities no.
titled the dealers that it would not be allowed and the
merchants Immediately agreed that provisions should be
bought and sold at fair price. There is no necessity
1or 1000 to 90 up herethere is plenty in the country
and our opinion IS, that they will come down to level
little if at all above the usual rates Everybody is en-
titled to fair profit but sefpreservation requires that
no undue advantage should be allowed to be taken.


We commend this matter to the consideration of the
authorities.


New CAVALRY CoMPANY-We understand a new
Cavalry company has been formed at SCOTS HiI num-
DeFng some sixty men, under the command of Captain
Newkirk


we are proud to see the citizens of Sandy Run Dis
tnct coming up to the work in manner worthy their
ancient reputation for patriotism


We further understand that Col VIM. G. Howard,
whose tormer experience as commander of the CIarep
don Horse Guards now comes practically into service.
was invited down to give instruction in the formation of
the company and in the preliminary drilling Colonel
howard speaks in the highest terms of the hospitality
and patriotic enthusiasm of the people of Topsai.


bS5~ The New York Seventh Regiment is chartered
IN The Capitol They meet in the House of Represen
tatlVeS, have elected themselves speaker and made
other movements towards organization. Thev have
passed sundry bills.
Year: 1861

The home organ of Mr.. LINCOLN gives the IL
linos Democracy "due credit for patriotism and
devotion to the Union," and suggests they should
duties" The Springfield Register thus responds
to these sentiments:


Mr.. Lincoln, while calling on the Democracy
to sustain him, must do something himself to-
wards preserving the Union. He must recognize
that Union as endurable as it was originally
framed-''part slave and part free" He must
direct his denunciation at that notification at the
North which has led to secession at the South.
He must remember that though he secured ma
jOrity of the electoral vote, he had but little more
than third of the popular vote-that in pro-
claiming his undying adherence to his own pecu-
liar dogmas, he flies in the face of two-thirds of
the people of the country, and that however con-
frmed he may be as to the correctness of his own
position, his policy can not become law until
enacted by the peoples representatives. Hence,
in the present excited state of the country there
can be neither good sense or patriotism in fiaunt
ing his creed in the face of the popular majority
against it,


The Illinois Democracy are for the Union, for
the Constitution as it is, and for the enforcement
of the laws under it. But they believe, with
jackson, that the Union can not be maintained by
"the mere coercive powers confided to the Gen
eral Government" but that "the foundation must
be laid in the affections of the people" Let Mr.
Lincoln go to work, as patriot and not as
partisan, to restore that lost affection that fratea
feeling which once made us one people, and he
will find the Illinois Democracy strong in main
tenance of his good work. Let him keep his eve
on and heed the farewell message of jackson,
and jackson men, will not be 10th to render
their earnest backing.
Year: 1861

COLLISION THE CENTRAL RoAD.-A collision
between two hog trains occurred before daylight
yesterday morning at Lewisville, on the Central
Road A way train left here hour in advance
of the through hog train the evening before. At
Lewisville the way train stopped on the bridge
east of the town. and run the locomotive the
switch to bring up some cars already loaded to
attach them to the train. The bridge is a high
one-say thirty forty feet above the water.
The engineer of the through train saw the rear
light of the stationary train distance off, but
supposed for time that it was in motion. Dis
covering that it was stationery when he reached
the down grade leading to the bridge long de-
scent however-he whistled down brakes and re-
versed his engine The brakemen were all asleep
and made no response, and the train slid along at
a rapid rate on the frosted rails The fireman
started back to put the brakes down but he
was only in time to get caught by one of his legs
between two cars when the collision took place
The locomotive was badly wrecked and thrown
over the timbers of the bridge, and it is
marvel she did not go through. A number of
cars were broken up and knocked crossways and
everyway, and the track was sorn up and spread
in places for a considerable distance But the
worst accident was to the fireman whose leg
was shockingly mangled in his efforts to save the
train. 1t was found necessary to cut away the
timbers ofthe cars to extricate him. The amount
of damage we have not learned. But few of the
hogs we understand were killed. The car in
which the owners of the hogs and the drowsy
breakman were sleeping had both ends stove in,
but no one was hurt in it. The passengers yes
teriay had to pass under the bridge from train to
train, but we presume the wreck will be cleared
away to-day.