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Year: 1861

ENGLAND AND THE SouTH.-Tte New York
Express says that the positive announcement by
the Toronto Leader, the official journal of the
Royal Government in Canada, that the British
Government intends to acknowledge the inde-
pendence of the Southern Confederacy as soon as
it is regularly organized, creates profound sensa
ton in New York.


The Express also observes that the cautious and
very diplomatic speech of the British Premier at
the Southampton dinner, on the 9th--strongly
adverse to !" coercion" unquestionably means
much in this connection--and the meaning may
be, intervention besides Recognition)-- in case
we go to work cutting one another's throats, and
blowing one anothers brains out.


We have always believed that to this complexion
it would come at last. In spite of the abolition
yepngs of the British press, we have always felt
sure that the interests of Great Britain like those
of all nations, would dictate her policy this as
every other question


Disunion is now, alas! an accomplished fact; on
the 4th of February, Southern Government will
be established at Montgomery, and within six
months afterwards, side by side with the banner
adopted by the new nation, the Red Cross of Eng
land and the Tricolor of France will be waving in
friendly and indissoluble alliance.
Year: 1861




The poor fellows Of the naval brigade seem to
have good deal Of trouble in serving their
country. Why is it navy officers and others
turn up their noses at the brigsde2 Are all or
navy and army men immaculate? Allow that
they are, and still it will be true that there may
be among the roluntcers some men not 81 i'm
maculate as the early Christians. All the mem
bers, even Of the Massachusetts, regiments, are
not church members. 1t will not do to be par
ticular at this time as to who are to be shot or
to shoot in this war and the country cannot
be saved exclusively by clergymen in arms.
We suspect that that audacious humbug,
the Union Defence Committee in New York,
have had something to do in throwing cold
water on the naval brigade. That selfeected
concern, composed of broken.down politicians,
with here and there rich man for a figure.
head, set out to take the business of defending
the county of the hands of Gen. Scott and the
War department. There were two points about
the business which attracted the nexhaustible
lack of modesty possessed by the head mana
gers Of this concern one, the fact that such a
committee afforded them chance to keep their
names before the public, for they are of a race
who die il not in the newspapers; and second
ly, it gave them an opportunity to handle large
sums Of moneys not their own. They have
handled these, if public rumor be true, with
a perfect looseness and if Jefferson Davis's
troops had been in the place of this money,
they would have been all dispersed or hid before
this time.


Seriously, is it not time for the Administra
ton to warn these fellows, a squad of whom
come trooping to Washington every two or
three days, to leave alone the functions of gov.
eminent which they are insolently usurping,
and attend to their business, if they have any
This they have, for one of the last squad arri.
wing at Willard's is an auctioneer, who effects
daily sales Of something or somebody, another
a dry goods man and town.lot speculator, an.
other runs railroad, another will be million.
aire when he gets his money, and all Of them
have some business-enough for pretext to
keep their hands out of public affairs, especially
when these are Of q kind reported to be, as
managed by them, not over clean.


Let the brigade keep its claims before the
Government, regardless Of the cold shoulder Of
these brazen busybodies, who have elected
themselves to run this war.
Year: 1861

The answers, which were numerous, were of
various tenor and spirit. The Department,
however, were surprised to find that a large
part Of the postmasters, especially in small
offices where their views could not be affected
by the compensation of the place, were loyal
and true to the Union. Some of the letters
made capital points against the seceshers."
Here is one from postmaster in Georgia:


"Yours of the 10th instant is at hand, to
which answer, do hold myself responsible
to the Federal Government, the same as ever
did, and shall continue TO do 30 as long as it is
in my power. Yet fear shall some day have
to submit or yield to this Southern farce.


"Yours, -, p ~"


Occasionally, a letter would be received in
which the postmaster would "pitch in " against
the Government. Below, we copy letter from
one of these, evidently written by man who is
sincere in his errors, and who should be spared
for repentance. His location is in Mississippi.
After consenting to hold himself responsible
for any revenues received of the Department,
he thus proceeds


81 care not what our position is-a State or
COnleueraCy. % long rs we permit the OLD
Government to supply US mail facilities, justice
gives them the proceeds, and l shall do so,
though l am heart AMI soul in the Southern
movement, and in favor of Southern independ-
ence, and opposed to reconstruction or being
united any more in any shape or Wdy, with the
abotionists Of the North, though esteem and
love the patriotic men of the North who are
willing to grant US equality in the Union but,
unfortunately, they have been overrun by a dia.
bolical set OF abolition fanatics, with 'Old Abe
Lincoln at their head, and curses be on such
scoundres and traitors, for it is them that have
severed our once proud and glorious country
and my prayer is, that they and all their coadiu.
tors may reap their reward by lifting their
fruitless cries in hell for all time to come and
may their own section see their folly, and be
the ones that plunge them into that endless
abyss OF destruction. Forgive me for writing
this, for feel what write. / see my friends
leaving every day to go to fight for our liberties
and wish to be with them. God and Justice
are on our side and we will prevail, though
He'll and all the abolitionists be against u.s."


This postmaster must be man whose theol
ogy is OF the hard shell description. In thu
last clause of his letter, he overrates our posi-
BILE allies. 1t is clear that the first power h,
there refers to is on the other side-a powe
which, if his theology were correct, "God anC
justice would make available as the permanen
depository Of the fellows whose capital is nov
somewhere between Montgomery and Rich
mond.
Year: 1861

The MOVEMENT LAST NlGHT.-The dark and
rainy weather Tuesday night probably led to
the postponement of the movement of por'
ton of the troops designed for Virginia. The
fifth New York regiment was, however, brought
across from its encsmpment at Arlington
Heights, to join in the advance. The non.
arrival from Philadelphia Of engines destined
for the Orange and Alexandria road may have
had to do with the delay. Two of these en-.
gines arrived yesterday. The old disused track
to the Long Bridge, from the depot, by way of
First street and Maryland avenue, is being put
in repair, to the end that the railway and steam.
ers may make direct connection.
Year: 1861

LETTERS FOR THE SouTH.-Thousands are
put in daily to the boxes at the post office in
this city, notwithstanding the notice that they
would not be sent after June /. Women come
and beg with tears in their eyes to have their let
ters forwarded to their friends in the South.
Year: 1861

The WENTWORTH GuN-American residents
in England, whose hearts beat with emotion
whenever under foreign sky they behold the
flag now assailed by traitors, have made to
their brethren in America q present among
other things of battery of the celebrated Whit
worth guns, together with large supply of
ammunition. -Four guns Of this gift have al
ready arrived in New York. A description of
this style of ordnance will be found on our out
side to-day.
Year: 1861

The MIsFoRrUSE IN TExAs.-We copy from
the New York Tribune vivid criticism on the
conduct which led to the loss Of the splendid
preparation 10 men and munitions which a
few months ago the Government had in Texas.
Their loss, whether by treachery, incapacity,
want of courage, or through whatever cause, is
fair aud pressing subject of inquiry, as well
by Congress as by court-martial; and army Of
fcers and all concerned should be made to
know, as the heathens of old were made to
know, that there is a God in Israel
Year: 1861

They LIKE THE LOOKS OF THE STARS AND
SrRIPEs.-Commander Bissell, in his letter to
the Secretary of the Navy, on board the ship
Cyane, at Acapulco, May 18th, after referring
to the treason which has been 80 rife in the
navy, says: al deem it but just to those I have
the honor to command, to remark that they are
loyal and true to their oath and duty, and deeply
sympathize with the Government. As an ev.
idence of the deep p.seated love Of our common
country in the hearts of all Americans abroad
it may interest you to know that among the
thousands now passing 10 and from California
in the mail steamers, no sooner does one of
these verssls enter this port, and her crowds Of
passengers catch full view Of the Stars and
Stripes which float at the Cyane's peak, than
cheer after cheer simultaneously bursts forth
from the lips Of every soul on board, with an
earnest enthusiasm which tells how firmly seat.
ed is the love Of country"
Year: 1861

paS- The behaviour of the second Maine reg
meut, encamped for week or so on Willett's
Point, East river, New York, WAS so exemplary
that the people in the vicinity voluntarily got
up testimonial certifying to their excellent
demeanOr.
Year: 1861

We the people Of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independents character, in
order 70 form permanent federal government, estab
lish Justice insure domestic tranquility, and secure
the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our poster
ty-invoking the faver and guidance OF Almighty 600
Confederate States of America
Year: 1861

CAMP 10 HoLr.-The rainy season
and the tramping Of men and horses about the
Camp is producing most wretched state Of
affairs under foot. At the place where the
barracks are erected the ground is naturally
very moist, and We are informed was once oc-
cupied by standing pond Of water during the
Spring and Fall Already the mnd is almost
past endurance. and will gradually become
worse unless dry season sets 10. The ouly
way the grounds can be made to answer the
purpose is to have it dtched thoroughly. This
will involve considsrsbls expense, bat there is
no other way.


Experience has already shown that the new
selection Of grounds was unfortunate as far o.
the soil is concerned. There may be advan
tsges, however, which on. weighed the above
named objections.
Year: 1861

A THOROUGH OFFICER.-We notice
with pleasure the degree Of perfection to which
IL. Anton Shearer is bringing the Baker
Rangers, Of the Second Cavalry. II is said
that they are already better drilled than any
other company in camp. 1t. shearer lie one Of
the most accomplished military men in the
State, and men under bis coGtrol and taught
by him, may be counted on % reliable al the
time.
Year: 1861

kee at The newspaper quotations. "The
banks are selling only to best customers"
This means that ghastly effort Is being
made to hold the currency up to 90 or "a
per cent, but that 1t uiH not behead Up.
The proposition that after the first day Of
December next the currency sha11 be re-
deemed at Madison or Milwaukee, at three"
fourths per cent. discount Is itself ground
cd upon wrong principle. Tie people Of
Wisconsin have right to q par currency
unless it can be shown that their products,
their labor, their property are inferior to
other peoples by three-fourths Of cent
on dollar Some people hare become so
habituated to wildcat currency that they
regard anything godsend which is worth
ninety-nine cents OF thereabouts on the
dollar.


Our correspondent thinks that the Wis
consin banks, or certain Of them, in max
ing great exertions to keep up their cur
rency have shown that they "preferred
any sacrifice to diBhonor." We hope SO
indeed. But we think that if they succeed
in carrying their % per cent money
through the season, and thus .sget the peo-
pie to saye their charters for them and pay
them three-quarters Of one per cent tor
exchange forever afterwards, whether the
balance Of trade be in favor Of or against
Wisconsin, they are making pretty hand.
some speculation
As to the trade said to have been lost by
Chicago in consequence of the discrediting
of Wisconsin nancy here, we would say
merely that Chicago wants no more trade
which is carried On with IN irredeemable
currency. The more any city has Of it the
r1norer will it hecome
Year: 1861

The GAZETTE ANsWERED.-On the
written by highly intelligent soldier at camp,
and endorsed by his comrades unanimously
It 10 q reply to an article which appeared in
Thursdays Gazette. rejecting upon our re.
marks Of the previous day upon the needy
condition Of the sth and llth regiments when
they left for the South. Civic talks to the
point, and from the record.
Year: 1861




State Fair Grounds on Thursday. There va
no change except in the crowd which had H.
creased from four hundt ed Of the day previous
to perhaps twenty. five hundred or three thou.
sand. The weather was cold, chilly and dis.
agreeable. Overcost. and gloves were not
sufficient to keep ones teeth from cLat'eribg
In the afternoon . cold rain cane on, and put
an end to the labor Of the day.
The Fair has beer almost a total failure 10
those points which 60 to make up . success
This i. partly Attributable to the policy Of the
Society in cranping the premium list, partly
owing to the times and partly to the weather
Everything seemed to have conspired against
its success.


We did not attend yesterday-ths last day, !,
having become satisfied tina. we could make
it pay better elsewhere. We presume. how
ever, that there was nothing done. The state
ment circulated that Ba.hAw would be preseu,
to compete with Hyer was all fudge. The
trot could not have come off had the horses
been there, on account Of the woful condition
Of the track. The general impression set u :
to be that there would not he money enough
tax en- in during The four day. to pay fifty per
cent on the premiums awasded-to cay nothing
about contingent expenses. There seems to se
great lack of interest in the affair Out ef
twelve directors only two were present at tie
Fair The Press Of the State was represented d
only to small extent-in fact there wac q
letting up all around.


We are convinced that there will be an
effort made next year to get the State Fair
here 1t il not wanted here. We can have
but one good Fair in this county in one year,
and our County Fair is in promising con-
dition-ahead Of any other in the state, let
US stick to that, and allow the State Exht,-
ton to 60 to Burlington or Dubuque |. is not
wanted here We have better show alto
g-ther.
Year: 1861

That night merry scene was dispayedin the princey
halls of the governors palacefor the commander of
the Of his passengers werei guests Never
again came trouble to any of them like the
sky their life was but the brighter for the storm which
was past. Poor Angela followed strictly the advice of
father Benito and lived to do much good among those
who were poor andsufferng.
Year: 1861

EXTRAORDINARY NoDE OF BURIAL.- When man dies in Eancouvers Island. his body is laid upon raised platform or couch erected in the middle Of his lodge. Here it is left for nine days to bc seen and visited by his tribe upon the tenth a funeral pile k erected great gathering of friendly tribes and families takes place.

 The corpse is laid upon the top of the pile, the wife or wives of the deceased lying along side here she must remain until the presid- ing medicine man permits her to rise, which permission Is seldom accorded until sLe is terribly burned.

 Even now her sials arc not over; she must collect some of the oily matter which cxules from the burning flesh. and rub it over her own body, and if the limbs Gas is frequently the case) of the body contract from the heat. it IS her duty to keep them straight, and all this in blazing fire of gumwood. Should the wretched woman get through all this alive, she has to collect any remnants of char red bones and tying them in d bundle, carry them upon her back, day and night, for three weeks, at the end of which time she is free to take a second husbmd-a trial should scarcely imagine likely to find many brave enough to attempt This island lies on the west coast of America, north of Oregon, and Is a very large island.
Year: 1861

CREDITORS in Paris who send their debtors to prison are obliged to pay about six dollars per month for their maintenance while incar- cerated. It is now intended to increase this sum to seven dollars
Year: 1861

~ Hurrah for the South the gallant South. .. The land of song and story Her name shall ring, and the world shall sing Her honor, fame aud gory TOT the skies above that have smiled in love. Are dark with the heart-fres burning She rises in might to defend the right On her treach'rous brethren turning. CHoRUs:-

 Sons of the South, arise arise.

 For never shall fall upon her. The land we love all earth above, =, One stain of dark dishonor Hurrah for the South tho glorious South. With her great heart proudly beatingl She takes her stand at Freedoms hand And dreams not of retreatingr74o io,-s No: Southern boys for t5yc-1. and tender Vii rnlolalg5iy fight and 0 death dark night 4s9fie will they surrender ..... CHORUS :-

 Sons of the South, arise! arise!

 For NEVER shall fall upon her.

 The land we love all earth aboyc

 One stain of dark dislonor No Northern hand shall rule this land To the breeze give Freedoms ban CT As its glo'ing folds OCT our land enrols, From mountain and savannah; Ger river and lake the sound shall break, And swell with a laundering glory Hurrah for the South the noble South The land of war and story! CHORUS -

 Sons of the South arise! arise

 For NEVER shall fall upon her.

 The land we love all the earth above,

 One stain of dark dishonor!
Year: 1861

TIE New York Commercial Advertiser says the Polytechnic association is, at its next meeting, to be leasted with sugar made by chemical transformation from old rags, and with pudding made from the gclatine of old shoes.
Year: 1861

TVHIS IS TO INFORM ALL THOSE WHO ARE

 A owing me, either by note or account, to come forward by the 28th of February next and pay up or they will have to pay the same to an officer Money must have to pay my debts word to the wise is sufficient.

 ian1S-tfl JN0. A. FRlTH.
Year: 1861

Us Some Of the beef Contractors, few days
before the cattle are weighed, feed them with a.
much hay ss they can possibly sat-they next fur.
nish them with az much salt a. they will eat, and
then give them % much water as they can possibly
drink Cattle ssfattedp In this way will weigh
nearly two hundred pounds more than they othsf-
Wiss would. -
Year: 1861

Head Quarters, auao i.4iieS' O y


mouth. Va, May 22d, lcol.


Dear News: | take the liberty OF
writing to YOU, to let our Shreveport
friends know how we are getting
along. We are encamped near Forts
meuth, in a beautiful grove; about 4
mile from salt water. 1t is romant-
ic SPOT, and we are all quite lively


Wa are all well, and in the best OF
s,,;rits. Some of the boys have to
law up on account of having their
feet cut in the oyster beds. The
oysters are good here yet, and you
cannot keep them out Of them The
other day we put up the Hospital tent
and the day before yesterday 1t fell
down, as much as to say / am not
needed, and there it lies till yet We
are all getting fat, and tolerable lazy
It is a hard matter to get the boys
up in the morning at revellle- bu'
we have adopted plan that stlrs
them up little faster: Those who
do not answer to their names, are put
on double duty in the cook house, te
carry wood and water, and they are
called the Leopard Guards" George
Leopard is boss of the cook-house
and they derive their name from him
We have good deal of fun here
| The boys are all full of life and fun
They are nearly all out of money
and it is amusing to see them doing
their own washing, saying all the
time, "Who wouldn't be a soldier!
| Last Sunday week at Ii O'Clock a
night we were awakened from asoune
Year: 1861

We understand that the steamer
,Judson, which left here day before
Yesterday came IN contact with a
suag but was not prevented from
proceeding on her course Some OF
the cattle which were on board OF
her were brought back yesterday.
Further particulars we could not OBJ
tain.
Year: 1861

'AN lRREPREsIBLE CoNFLICTOR."-An ingenious citi
of Des Arc, Ark. has invented "thing' which he
calls water craft and yet is that and something else
also; steamboat war-vesscl spE-e Of smoke and
thunder; baterng ram, or rather battering pike
vcsselsinkcr or destroyer irrepressiblc conficor
something intended to meet the present crisis The
Citizen says Of the "yrepressibc eenaictor"


1t Is to be used in our halbors which is expected to
run thirty forty miles per hour SO as to ovcrtale
any navy vessel under headway: bore nm eighteen


inch hole in the side stern of copper or
ed vessel three feet under water DISCHARGE three
balls at the waters edge of the cnemys shin
about sixty feet distance, throwing any sized balls or
shell into her, knocking out broadside or PRODUCING
four holes or blowing her up, the operator pleascs
We say operator, for the steersman is the only man
aboard that is exposed at all to the enemy's cannon
bal-and he is almost entirely protected bv boiler
iron shield IN the shape of half funnel-who fires the
the moment his vessel strikes the euemys shin
which causes his vessel to rebound and loosen itself from
the injured Or sinking vessel when the two engineers
reverse their engines and the machine runs back as fast
forward, and gets out of danger in few minutes.
but in fact it is never in danger from the enemys can
non balls, as 1t Is baproof made painted at each end
the shape of cigar-of heavy boiler iron with
screw propeller puler at each and entirely submcrn
ed Every part of the machine is ball or bomb preof
and so small that 1t would take good shot to hit il:
and if it did it would glanoe off harmless The whole
planor nearly everything part about it. issomething
new. Neunderatand the same thing has been forwarded
to the secretary OF war; for the southern eonfcderacvf
this is adopted let any power try bockading pors;twe
or three ofsuch machines would all our south
crn coast with ten or fifteen men, as two engineers two
hremen and one stoersman could manage one machine
Which ought to sink ten or fifteen vessels ner day Tf
the southern republic wishes an Internal machine which
will certainly protect the greatest interest of the seuh
at small cost, let them address the editor of this pape
with three such machines we can keep enough Of our
people at home to make bread and cotton to sup
ply our home wants, and supply foreign demand with
eur king cotton war or no war.