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Year: 1861

A DYING NArIoS-Thc New York Day Book says: ga
merchant of this city, whose opinion is entitled to credit
both from his experience and his sagacy says that is
useless to deny that complete financial wreck Of the
whole North is inevitable unless something done when
Congress meets to bring about an honorable peace. 1t
is sad business to walk out in the streets. 0ne can
scarcely persuade himself that be is not n Bedam Such
faces Some blazing with endsh passions, others cad,
sosrowfu and desparng; but not one pleasant and JOY.
coGnenance in the whole city. There is something in
every mans face which to say "a nation is dyns


THE MINNIE BA,L-The Nashville Union states that st
the trial made by the Military Board Of the ordiSary
sporting rifle with the Minnie ball. that experiment WAS
admirable SUCCESS the Minnie ball holding with great
force and precision for four hundred yards The Military
Board Of Tennessee have in consequence had moulds
prepared adapted the bore of this weapon, and will
prepare the balls fJr the of such corps may be
armed with them
Year: 1861

r. Now that the evenings are Of
proper length, We "-~->the opportunity"
of suggesting that it is time some one
were taking measures to reorganizc a
Chess Club in keokuk. The benefits of
the institution it would be folly TO argue
All that il wanted is that some one shall
take hold Of it.
Year: 1861

rsa- We learn that, day or two since,
a horse got frightened, near the corner Of
Fifth and lies MnncS, broke from the
wagon, ran of the steep bank, and broke
his neck No other injury was stated
Year: 1861




Hs~Thc question is often askcd-..Why is it
that DR.. J. G. Young is so successful. while other
advertising Physicians are failing from day to
da Y The answer must he or should be, plainly
apparent TO all: it is, that he understands his
profession. and attends to it.: and as his practice
increases his knowledge extends SO close has
been his application to his unprec prac-
ticc that he is perfect master Of his profession
and can insure all relief from their trouble: and
while others are daily sinking into the oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered.
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head of his arduous profession SO great has
been his increase Of business that he has been
obliged to associate with himself two other physi-
clans. both of extended knowledge and practice.
We would advise all afflicted to call upon him in
preference 20 any other Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely on the vegetable
system, and will always warrant Il perfect cure
His office is l5l Clay street. opposite the upper
corner Of the Plaza.


From the Times and Transcript.


There are thousands in this State suffering for
want of scientific medical Treatment. and they
fear to apply to physician because they have
been deceived, or their friends have been, by
some Of the charlatans who inlest the community
and who publish themselves as good physicians
professors. etc. To all such we unhesitatingly
recommend Dr.. J. G. Young as a physician in
whom al can place confidence He is man of
iI /
honorable man, and one who can sympathse with
persons in aflcton. His standing as physi Ian
and gentleman are both guaranteed the first by
his medical works, which are an honor to their
anhor. and the extensive and hghly uccessful
course OF practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California; and the latter
by his numerous patrons and large circle of ac-
quantances. We say to all afflicted, call on him.
as he will at once state the case to you. and you
may rely upon his Judgment. We like his prin-
ciplc-n0 care no pay.


From Professor Htchcoch.


have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid prog ess of this young man in the in
trcate paths Of our profession. Few, with the
accumulation of years upon their heads. have
approximated to everything like The stand he
has fairly earned. Were the father of q much
more numerous family than | now boast Of
should not hesitate fer moment, should the SER
vice of a physician be required. to call on Dr.
j. G. Young, having confidence in his capacity.
ia very important adjunct to physician and
recommend my friends to do the same.


D. G. HITCHCoCK, NJ. d., l.. L. D.


From the BcstJn Medical Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of adj
vertising for good and sufficient reasons still we
deem it but justice to say that Dr. Young is one
of the most Industrious and indcfatigable votor-
les OF the medical science in the United States.
Year: 1861

DR.. Franklin recommends a young man
in the choice of wife, to select her from a
bunch, giving as reason, that when there
are many daughters they improve each OH
er, and from emulation acquire more accom-
plishments, and know more and do more
than single child spoiled by maternal fond
ness. This is a comfort to people blessed
with large families.
Year: 1861

The following are selected from a volumnous
accumulation of testimonials of the Press of the
United States and from eminent Professors of
our institutions where the practice of medicine
is tllplt:
Year: 1861

Our stock of these articles is very complete, and
has been imported expressly for our trade We shall
continue to receive by nearly every vessel at arrives
from the Atlantic States, additions to our present
large stock.
Year: 1861

A Western editor and bis wife we're
walking out in the moonlight one evening.
The wife was Of an exceedingly poetical
nature. and said TO her mate, "Notice that
moon. how bright and calm and beautiful.
q Couldn't think Of noticing i, retorted
the editor, for anything less than usual
rates--a dollar and fifty cents for twelve
lines
Year: 1861

WE LEARN with regret that such is the any,
iety OF certain office-seeking gentlemen to
secure the prestige OF party nomination in this
county, that no steps have been taken TO with
draw the party call for coveation 10 this county
We warn the gentlemen that stch prestige
now win be one Of defeat. The people are Tor
the country--for magnanimity--no mere party
creeds just now, and those who accept party
nominations will be defeated. Pits DispateL
Year: 1861

/ SALTFoR TEXAS.-We e causualy mentioned the other
day that there were salt works back Of Corpus Christi
Since then we have learned the character of these
/ works, and something of their capabilities
! The Laguua Madre, in former times, was long mar
/ row bay with opening at each end communicating
with the Latterly bar has stretched across it
about midway. Setting back from the Iaguna is the
great salt lagoon, into which flow in seasons quite


number Of streams, but in dry weather fresh wa
ter in This great salt lagoon is an immense
cu de sac containing not less than sixty square miles
Of salt water, varying in depth from inch to six
feet


At that part of the coast the southeast winds prevail
with little interruption, for nine months in the year
During these nine months there is but little rain The
effect of this wind and the heat of the sun is constantly
to eyaporate the water from this great natural salt
As fast as the water is evaporated fresh supplies flow in
from the sea- But when salt water is eraporated the
salt is left The consequence of this operation is that
there is constantly going in the aguna deposit of
salt in large quantities The water itself is of course
salty than that Of the sea- and we are told that
bush, thrown into it and left twelve hours becomes
beautifully encrusted with crystals of salt


The bottom of the lagoon covered with salt to the
depth of from one to two feet The salt is said by
those who know, to be equal to St. Ubes or Turks is
and for curing and far superior to the best Liv
erpool salt The quantity to be had is inexhaustble
by any demand that will ever be made upon it, Sup
posing the bottom Of the lagoon is eucrusted one foot
thick with salt calculation reveals the fact that every
square mile of that lagoon has over twenty-tw millions



Of bushels Of salt and wereit taken away to-day there
would be as all much more i'll all probability in six
months time! There are to-day, probably within reach
Of the rudest appliances for gathering not less than one
thousand millions Of bushels Of salt in the salt lagoon
And all to be had for the gathering If Texas suffers
for the want of salt will be because she has not enter
prise enough to pick up the rich gifts which the God
of nature has poured into her lap


The mode of gathering this salt is, by having Mexi
eartmen to deliver it in Corpus Christi bay There
arr iufOrnpd uan the salt NAV II
ed up into fatboats and taken deep water But the
cartmen can it is believed be obtained to deliver
hundred thousand bushels in Corpus bay at a cost of
not 10 cents per bushel. From Corpus there is
inland navigation for hat-bottom scows to within 20
J miles of the Brazos river.


As we have before stated, this salt is far super
ior Liverpool salt; and if old Abes blockade forces
to open business of supplying ourselves with our
own salt it will not be the least of the benefits it win
confer upon We believe it will be possible to de-
liver salt in Houston at from cent to cent and
halfper pound. It is now worth two and ahaf Who
fakes the lead in the enterprises Exchange
Year: 1861

The best dowry to advance the marriage Of your
child with one who will render her happy is, that she
have in her countenaee sweetness and genteness, in
her behavior modestr, and in her Life virtue
Year: 1861

SoUruERN MANUFAcTUREs,-W are happy to see
that in all prts of the SOUTH manufactures are spring


ing up if by magic. Time will deveope our natural
resources as well as the ability OF the people to turn
them to advantage. We have received letters from
gentlemen in Tennessee representing that the opportu
mites foF Ianulaculng articles of necessity in that
State are unhouned In Virginia are likewise bless
ed With endowments Of nature and many of our citizens
have turned their attention to the manufacture Of arti
ces not only Of necessity, but Of luxury Let the
manufactures extend their limits and facilities, and
throw out their branches until every hamlet shall
sound with :he cack Of the waterwhee or the puff Of
the steam engine. Nothing but energy is required to
render entirely independent Of the north it is in
vain boaatirg that say that in many branches OF
manufacture the south is already vastly ahead Of the
north SOUTHERN CoSFEBERAcY
Year: 1861

~ IION HE OF Hun
n HAVE a valuable receipt for making Honey which
IL will send to any person upon the receipt of 80 cents
We make and use it in family at halfthe cost, and
honey from which il cannot be told. ANY person
who will make and sell it clear from two to three
dollars per day. it only requires four articles to make it
family may have this delightful luxury for any lady can
make it in fifteen minutes at any time.


If you really want something nice do not miss the
Honey Washington Receipts for they positively all
claim for them and they should be in every family.


Three cents postage stamps good as money.


Address DR.. J. p. CREAGER,
Year: 1861

w nx OH u - &Ns
Write to me very often,


Write to me very soon;
Letters to me are dearer


Than loveliest flowers of June;
They are affections torches


Which light us friendships lamp,
Fitting around the heart-strings
Like fre-hies in the damp.
Write to me very often,


Write in the joyous morn,
Or at the closing twilight,


When evenings veil is drawn.
Then while the stars are beaming
Bright in the azure sky,
When through the fading forest
The autumn breezes sigh;
Draw up the little table


Close to the fire and write,
Write in the early morning,
Write to me late at night.
Write to me very often,


Letters are links that bind
Truthful hearts to each other,
lettering mind to mind
Giving to kindly spirits


Lasting and true delight;
If ye would strengthen friendship
Never forget to write.
Year: 1861

A yreenhorn standing by sewing ma
chine at which young lady was at worl,
looking alternately at the machine and at
its fair operator at length gave vent to
his admiration with


"By golly! tbs purity, specially the part
biyered with caliker."
Year: 1861

"JIsT LIE THAR AND CooG"-A good story Is
told of member of the Georgia Legislature.
lie was from one of the back towns, and ''put
up at a hotel for the first time in his life. Be
fore his plate, at the dinner table one day, was a
dish of peppers. He kept looking and looking
at them aud finally, as the walters were rather
slow in bringing on things, he up with his fork
and fastened upon one Of the peppers, and into
his mouth it went. In a moment the tears came
into his ewes, and he hardly knew what to do.
At last, splitting the pepper into his hand he laid
1t down alongside of his plate. and, with voice
that set the whole table in a roar exclaimed
" Jst lie thar and cool"
Year: 1861

WITH the Shasta Courier of last week came
the following "siunner" under the head of
"Consumedly Impudcnt." The careful reader
can't fail to see the point:


Undoubtedly the independent press Of the State
embrace among their number the very best nelcs.
papprs on this coast. For their enterprise they
deserve praise, and have reaped a rich reward.
Indeed they have become wealthy and puff'd up,
and now by their exceeding arrogance some of
fhem remind one Of the self consequence of the
ignorant though wealthy cod fish aristocrat of
the Eastern cities, who. with the oileagnous
flavor of dried fish. train oil and candles still
lingering around him, attempts to ape the born
arstocrat in his small circle of oadies, snobs and
Jenknses.


Those to which we have reference, assume the
airs Of born lords of the press-on all questions,
trivial or important, speak oracularly, like Sir
Oracle-and with owl like gravity aud solrmniIy,
damn any opinion not strictly in accordance
with their own views.


As an instance OF their presHmp ton, they will
not, without rebuke, allow any man to say that,
in the eUent of the tOM dnd iremfdiabie destruction
OF tbs Union, California ought to favor the
establishment of a Pacific Republic. rather than
constitute herself apprndage Of some one Of
the half dozen 0ne-hoYse Republics into which,
in all probability, the States east of the Rocky
Mountains will then he divided. Nay, il a man
even express desire that California shall play
the role Of a one horse Republic on her own hook,
rather than pprs0nate the subordinate character
of a mere 0ppendage to a one horse Republic
two thousand miles distant, they not only rebuke
him. hut misrepresent him absolutely cody and
deliberately belle him, by declaring that he un-
aualiiedly advocates dissolution of the Union


Now if such writers were not blinded by
what? an inordinae self mportauce?- they would
readily recognise the fact that man may he a
true lover of the Union, and yet favor the estab
lishment OF a Pacific Republic in the case of
national sucide-upOn the happening of the
total and irremediahle destruction of the Union
If they were lovers of fairness they would re
cognise this fact for no lover of fair dealing will
purpOsely misrepresent any man.


While we deem the Union of inestimable value,
the source of all our greatness and dissolution
national suicide while we call upon California
to stick to the Union of Washington SO long as
there is Union to stick to, yet we expect to be
opposed to the project of attaching the fortunes
of California to any one of the half dozen incOn-
siderable, war-convused fragments OF the Re
public east of the Rocky Mountains. If that be
treason, make the most of it.
Year: 1861

The surest way to prevail on young couple
To get married, is to oppose them. Tell them
you would rather them in their graves"
ana twelve months after their baby will pass you
twice day in a willow wagon.
Year: 1861

dren shall not be made to suffer from the
unnecessary absence of others, but also
that the privileges they thus furnish shall
be improved by every child in the COM
munity. No parent has a moral right,
if he has a legal one, to allow his child to
grow up neglecting to acquire a good
practical education, thereby entailing up
on him the misfortune of ignorance, and
upon community subject fitted to be
the follower of every fanatical intriguer
of the day.


More anon. c.. W.
Year: 1861

ish of the works he had just Inspected. He
complimented the firm on the PATRIOTISM and
energy displayed in the undertaking, and very
beautifully urged on the worslrhen the dignity
Of the lahour in which they were engaged, as
suring them that they were no less em-
ployed In defending their country, ard were
no less necessary for her protection than gene
rails in the field or statesmen in the cabinet
He spoke of the high gratfcation with which
be had received the beautiful arms presented
to him, saying he should take them with him
to let other sections see what the Old North
State was doing


Mr. Stephens was evidentally hgly gratiffed
By his visit and reception, the only regret be-
ing the absence of Col. Estvan the originator of
the Factory, to whose iudomitable perseverance,
comoiaed with a profound skill in all kinds of
arms, the inhabitants of Wilmington are in
debted for the establishment Of these works
which will enrich their town by bringing arti-
sans from ether places. and q consequent influx
of traffic and capital


We most heartily echo the conclusion of Mr.
Stephens speech, that the Wilmington Sword
Factory may continue to flourish, and thus
achieve the two fold advantage of building I'D
the town, and advancing the sacred cause which
is first in the heart of every Southern man.
HI. Jour.
Year: 1861




We understand that formal charges have
been preferred against Col. Singletary by Gen.
Hill and Court Martial ordered to assemble
here on the 18th. We regret to hear this, for
We had hoped that this outrageous prosecu-
ton would be dropped 1t can result in 10
good and much mischief For our own part
We cannot see that Col s. has been guilty Of
any fault, judged by the strctest military law.
But if we are mistaken in this, there are other
and more efectual ways III which man ef
proud and sensitive spirit can be reminded OF
his errors, than by the humiliation and expo
sure OF public arrest and trial. for an offence
at most merely technical. Such course viii
ruin any service by driving off its best men.
If Col. S. himself, under the peculiar and en-
barrassing circumstances which have surround
ed him since the breaking out Of this war,
had adopted such a policy, he would now be
without any command, instead of having one
of the best Regiments, in all respects, in thss
whole service.


We do not profess to be much acquainted with
military affairs, bat will offer suggestion,
which, if adopted, may prevent further difficult
ty. Let this prosecution be stopped, and let
have three Districts instead of two-the
Cape Fear, the Pamlico and the Roanoke.
The Pam,ico District could be kept un-
der the immediate charge Of Gen. Gatlin, ard
the Roanoke District might then receive prop
attention from its commanding Officer,
which is out Of the question when his head
quarters are as far removed as at present
Year: 1861

Truly CHEER1NG.-Whi1e plodding along the
Journey of life, combating with conflicting SEN
timents and for what we conceive to be cor
rect principle, it is peculiarly cheering to the
publisher of newspaper to feel the warming
throb Of the public pulse beating in his favor,
We were made forcibly to feel the force of the
foregoing sentinel last evening on the receipt
of a list of hundred and forty or fifty new
subscribers, accompanied by the cash, which
came as voluntary offering from the brave
and warm hearted soldiers of Col Singel-
tary's Regiment. The names and money were
handed US by Capt. L. W. Singlctary, com
mandant of the Pitt County Volunteers, his
company furnishing 81 Of said list Long
may this brave Regiment, officers and soldiers,
live to defend the hallowed soil Of their native
State against the ruthless tread of the tyrant's
foot-none will more bravely perform that
duty.
Year: 1861

We have no disposition to enter into any dis
cussion or criticism at present, of the troubles
which have snrung up here azhong err military
leaders not that we do not contend for the right
Of the public journalist to discuss. with modera-
tion and an eye to truth and Justice the acts OF
our ruIers and leaders, both civil and military
from the President and head of the army down
toto the lowest grade,-but we do not desire TO
add to the excitement and dissatisfaction which
Il is annarent TO the most casual observer already
exists Our bject now is simply to call attention
to a couple of communications from friend OF
Col. Singeltary which appear in this issue and
the responsibility for which Is assumed by the
author and not ourself. The author has left his
name at the office, which will be given to any
one that has a right to demand it. Ut course,
should Gen. Hill or any of his friends des ire to
reply orr columns will be open to him or them


We could rejoice if the whole proceedings
>Srld be stopped, believing the efficiency of the
service would be promoted thereby, but we must
confess we entertain nc such hope.
Year: 1861

THE NAVAL ATTACK on PORT ROYAL.


CHARLESTON, Nov. 11.-The Courier of this
morning says that the loss at Fort Walker is
supposed to have been one hundred in killed
and wounded.


Che defences of Fort Walker and Bay Point
were gallantly executed


The ire Of the enemy was terrific.


One of the large Federal steamers was strCck
twice, much injurrd and towed off


Another was fired and supposed DESTROYED


Only two men were wounded at the Bay
Point battery.


4 part of the time the enemy's shot and shell
e4uailed one hAn9re1 per aainute
Year: 1861

Mr.. Editor y an just from Middleton, Hyde
County, and deem it proper only to say that the
troops in Hyde are III good health ; that they are
in a land of plenty, and doing we'll under the
command of Major Hall, who is enc of the most
efficient officers in the service and of the few
who can and does DO his full duty and still pre-
serve the respect and admiration Of those under
his cou5mand. ~ had heavy storm and high
tide last week, without any serious inconveni-
ence. l hope your paper will soon obtain wide
circulation IN that section.


Yours &c,
Year: 1861

GAHBLERs--The city authorities of Rich
mond have recently made lucky descent
upon the gamblers of that city, in which they
made some fat grabs, and exposed good many
men who ought to have been found engaged in
more praiseworthy and honorable business
There is another class Of gamblers about Rich
mond known as army worms" who are quite
as great pest to society as the biacklegs, and
its pity the authorities can't take them in
hand too,