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Year: 1860

! EDITORS JoURNAL.-We had the pleasure


last Thursday evening of attending the first


public entertainment ever given by the


q Liederkranz5 Association of this city. =
1t was an OCCASION replete with the most
pleasing and refined amusement singing,


presentation, and dancing being the order


of the evening. .... wv.
The Society was presented with SILK


banner, worked 10y The German ladies of
Evansville = the material of which, we
learned, was imported, for this express pur-


pose from a maufactory ih France. Upon
one side of the banner with white
ground there was worked in chenille


wreath of oak leaves, tinseled and shaded
80 perfectly, that one could almost imagine


they were plucked with his own hands


while here and there small clusters of


acorns appearing from under the leaves,


looked as if they had been showered by the


tree itself upon the silky bosom where they


reposed Inside Of the wreath was in


scribed in gilt letters the name of the So
ciety. Ga the other side, upon a ground of
crimson, there was harp, worked in gold,
and encircled by wreath Of roses, which


was so perfect IN its proportions ms to have


filled our deH Of that silent harp which is
said TO have hung in Taraa halls. 1t was
presented by the wife OF Mr. Henry Schaef-
fer in graceful address of few minutes,
and received in behalf of the Association
by Mr.. Casper Tomhcmel, whose speech
was delivered with marked energy and
vigOr, and was said to have abOnnded with
most elegant ana appropriate thoughts.


Rich as was the gift, it was fully merited
by the performances OF The Society. The
music was splendid-tar surprising our
most sanguine expectations.


One voice in particular was remarked by |
every one that of Mr. Schaefitr. We /
have heard many singers more celebrated, |
but think none who combined the plain |
tive with the grand more perfectly than Mr..
SchaefIer did upon Thursday evening.


After the singing was over an opportuni-
ty was given for those who were fond of
dancing, to "trip the light fantastic toe,
&c, to their hearts content. We did not
remain until this part of the entertainment
but as we rode on our way
home, the sound Of music and the shufliing
of feet, which some passing gust of wind
would occasionally bring to our ears, told
that there was still an important part Of
the entertainment remaining


The audience was large and appreciative;
and we hope that this may be the first of /
series of meetings of the Society, which has
terminated so satisfactorily to all The
g Liederkranz is an institution of refine
ment, and should be patronized 10y all who
enjoy "a feast Of reason and flow of
soul" S.
Year: 1860

pcG- Every young man in the country,
whatever may be his object through life,
should have practical business education
that education which will be of real and
lasting benefit to him through life, which
will give him not only an honorable pro-
fcssion, but the means of earning eompe-
teucy, and aid him in the management of
his business. This education (every one
should know can be acquired in few
months, and at a triling expense, at Behm's
Commercial College in this city.


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Year: 1860

neA- Rev. Daniel Worth, the minister
who was recently in such fearful peril of
his life in North Carolina on charge of
tamperng with slaves, and who only es-
capped through a forfeiture of his bail, is
once more at his old home in Randolph
county, this State.
Year: 1860

EGE1 In addition to the Flag presentation
and ball ian account of which will be found
in communication, there was "Hop
on Thursday night in Marble Hall, that was
a delightful affair to those who participated
1t was given by the Assembly Club. The
attendance was large, the music was good,
the dancing joyous, the conversation inter-
esting. The party dispersed at the "noon
of night " in fine spirits.
Year: 1860

kg-We find in the indianapolis Sentinel
and Journal of the 28th letter from Hon
Robert Dale Owen, on the subject of Seces-
sion. The letter Is written in his usual
clear and learned style, and will attract
much attention all over the country. Mr..
Owens intimate acquaintance with the
workings of our plan of government entities
his opinions to great weight. He takes
position similar to that of the New York
Tribune-that if a State, after full consid-
GRAFTON, still desire to secede, she ought to
be allowed to do so in peace. We shall try
to give place to the letter shortly.
Year: 1860

Mar Fdet0y.-The manufacture OF willow
work of various kinds has been commenced on
Broad street, near the Central Depot, by two
men who understand it thoroughly. and who
prOpose to increase their force, il they receive
Sufficient patronage to justify them In doing
So They use the imported willow which
can he brought directly from Europe to the
waters of Virginia as soon as the Richmond
aud Liverpool line of packets are ready for
sailing aad eau surely get up their work here
as cheap rs they could do it in Boston. Cen
tiemen who are thoroughly acquainted with
the kind of willow used for the manufacture
of baskets, chairs, etc, have no doubt that it
can be successfully cultivated III this State.
and If they are right in their onclusions, there
is no reason why the South may not he ena-
b'ed in the course of a few years to manutac-
ture her own willow goods.
Year: 1860

The m1nute-men kldlculed Oy n SlRVe-


State Journal.


The Louisville (Ky.) Democrat is thus
droll at the expense of the Minute. men Of
that city:


The Minute-men don't quite comprehend
the meaning of drill. The only definition
that they can find is that it is bore.


We heard with great terror that there is
one of the Minute-men Of Louisville who
kills a man every month. OF course it is
unnecessary to say that he is a medical man.


There are said to be 200 Minute-men in
Louisville, and it takes each Minute-man an
hour to-dress. There is danger from them.
They are Zouaves, whose chief exercise is
getting out of bed in the morning, and
making a considerable display of "small
arms"


There may be some mistake in the rumor
that there is a company of Minute men in
Louisville. No one has seen any respectable
man who acknowledges to belong to it, and
there is sly rumor that it is the old order
of "Do-Nothings," whose arms were jack
ass rampant on an oval shield, representing
a cypher.


We learn that the drill of the Minute-men
is considered very difficult. Every soldier
is required to put on his breeches, one leg at
time, without touching the bed-post. Some
of them, with the assistance of nurse, are
very successful. II is called exercises in
stoIming breeches, and many Of them under.
take il as 'forlorn hope"


The Minute. men Of Louisville propose to
spective of party,n is required to practice an
hour each day on broomstick-oficers on
a rocking horse. AS general thing, they
could not safely straddle a horse, if they
were split, like pair of tongs to the chin;
| but they have hopes-they have hopes.
Year: 1860

The BIsHoP AND THE EMPERoR.-It is said
that the Bishop of Versailles sought an inter-
view with the French Emperor, to try and
make him feel the woes Of the Church and to
remind him of the end of his uncle. The
Emperor listened 10 him patiently, with his
cigar in his mouth, and at last said =. Mon
seigneur your distress does you credit bnt
the temporal power is no longer compatible
with our civilization, and We must put an
end TO il, as put out my cigar"
Year: 1860

Nero Lord Byron had been throughout
most perfectly courteous and friendly, add
ing one civil thing to another, and detaining
me by some new suggestion, when offered
once or twice to take leave. l could not
doubt that the scorn which he sometimes
professed for English opinion was only an
evidence of how greatly he would have val
ued the esteem of the best in England, and
how keenly his exquisitely sensitive nature
suffered from their reproaches.
Year: 1860

A West,rn author thus concludes
his exciting tale: He soon unfolded
his sad tale to his friend, and finally
consented to live, if Henry would give
him chew of tobacco. He returned
to the house; and ia his haggard
countenance, Jane saw his unhappy
condition. He never got over it, tho.
About twenty years after, be fell from
the wagon, and his neck was broken,
for the sheriff had thoughtlessly slip.
ped rope around it,
Year: 1860

If you have friend when you de-
sire to remain friend get in debt to
him. He'll never leave you-he'll
haunt you; and lin fond remembrance
ever cherish your virtues and the
amount Of yor indebtedness.
Year: 1860

Read the following, and when the organ
grinder comes into the yard again, try and
console yourself with the idea that it may be
that you are entertaining Russian noble
man, and as you drop him the little pittance,
think of the residence in the sixth ward


About five years ago, Count B., Russian
nobleman, was accused of political crimes
An edct was issued confscating his estate
and conSigning him and his family to the
wilds of Siberia. Fortunately the Count
heard of the matter too late, and succeeded
in cmbarking with his wife on board of
brig bound to the United States. In the
hurry of their flight they were unable to take
anything with them but few valuables,
which barely sufficed TO pay their passage
They landed in this city penniless and friend
less. In this predicament the Count be.
thought himself to turn the musical talents
of his family to account. He procured an
organ for himself, violin for his wife, and q
tamborine for his daughter, by pawning por-
tions of the clothing. The trio then went
out singing and playing from door to door,
and their aristocratc manner which even
their occupation but lily disguised, procured
usually given to itnerant musIcrHns. ti'H'' :


Their gains were SO considerable that in
the space offour years they laid up sufficient
to purchase house for $l2 900 in the 10Th
ward, and two weeks ago signed the titla
deeds in the Office of lawyer in this city
By the last mail the Count received dis
patches according him full pardon, with the
restoration of his estates. Next week the
Count will revisit his native land, taking
with him however his musical companions in
adversely. This is a true story.-NeW York
Exchange.
Year: 1860

The old-fashioned mothers have nearly all
passed away with the blue check and home
spun woolen of simpler but purer time
Here and there one remains, truly accom-
plished, in the heart and life, for the sphere
of home.


Old-fashioned mothers-God bless them
who followed US with heart and prayer all
over the world-lived in our lives and sor-
rowed in our griefs who knew more about
patching than poetry spoke no dialect but
love, never preached nor wandered, made but
melody with their hearts, and sent forth no
books but living volumes that honored their
authors and blessed the world.


The old homestead We wish we could
paint it for you as it is-no we dare not as
it is-as it was; that we could 90 together
from room to room, sit by the old hearth
round which that circle of light and love
once swept, and there linger ill all those
ampler, purer times returned, and We SHOULD
grow young again.


And how can we leave the spot without
remembering one form that occupied, in days
gone by, the old armchair that old fashion
ed mother-one in all the world the law of
whose life was l0ve-one who was at the ii
vinity of our infancy and the sacred presence
in the shrine of our first earthly idoatrv-
one whose heart IS far below the frosts that
gather so thickly on her brow-one to whom
we never grow old, but in the plumed troop
or the grave council, ave children, still one
who welcomed us coming, blessed us going,
and never forgot us-never!


Ana when in some closet, some drawer,
she finds garment or toy that once was
yours, how does she weep, as she thinks you
may be suffering or sad


And when spring ....


Leaves her robes on the trees"
does she not remember your trae, and wish
you was there to see its gloryl
Year: 1860

If you were to see man endeayoring all
his life to satisfy his thirst by holding an
empty cup to his mouth, you would certain
ly despise his ignorance; but if you should
see others of finer Understandings ridiculing
the dull satisfaction of one cup, and think
ing to satisfy their thirst by variety Of gilt
and golden empty cups, would you think
that these were even the wiser, or hap
pier, or better employed that the object of
their contempt? Now, this is all the differ
enee that you can see in the various forms of
happiness caught at by the men of the
world Let the wit, the great scholar, the
fine genius, the great statesman, the polite
gentleman, unite all in their schemes, and
they can only show you more various empty
appearance of happiness. Give them all
the world into their hands let them cut
and carve as they please, they can only make
a greater variety of empty cups for search
as deep and look as far as you will, there is
nothing here to be found that is nobler or
greater than high eating and drinking-than
rich dress and human applause-unless you
look for it in the wisdom and laws of relig-
ion. Reader. reflect upon the vanity OF all
who live without godliness. that ycu may be
earnest at the Throne of Grace, 10 be turned
from the creature, aud seek for happiness IT
the Creator. The poorest Christian who liy


upon Christ, and walks in daily fellow


with God, is happier than the richest


ling. Indeed, such only are happy.
Year: 1860

HA A fellow was doubling whether or not
be should volunteer to fight One Of the
flags, waving the inscription, Victory or
Death" somewhat troubled and discouraged
him. Victory is very good thing" said
he; but why put it Victory or Death p
Just put it Victory or Crippled, and III. 60
that 70
Year: 1860

We know of a pretty young lady who has
q bashful lover named Joy. She is impatient
to have him pop the question" and thinks
of avalling herself of the female privilege of
leap year. In that case she would "ieap for
JOY"
Year: 1860

The Stockholders met pursuant to adjournment Mr..
Myers resumirg the chair.


General Taliaferro, chairman OF the committee OF
thirteen Informed the meeting that the committee hal
fully considered the subject referred to them, and had
authorized him to submit the following
Year: 1860

Living here, in the North some years ago, was a
plain, quiet, practical man, who actually felt his
brotherhood to humanity; who hated words and
loved deedsi to whom the mere talk of the refor-
mer was idle wind; and to whom the faithlessness
and reoreancy Of the Church was the standing
grief Of his life.


lie vas afflicted as few men ever were,-viz.,
with a living faith in the Sermon on the Mount
lie actually believed it, and supposed it meant
TO te practicea in the present lfe No wonder
the world called him mad! Nothing surer than
that he was mad, or else the world is.


The Church has made the Gospel mere pack.
horse to ride to glory 1t offers to le. you mount
if you will get up in the prescribed way. and sit
in the fashionable attitude, aad call the boast the
particular nickname which they have adopted
Religion is a very com Portable Thing to profess
leaving out the practice. 1t is exceedingly pleas.
ant to sit quietly and sing about the other side Of
Jordan But to 60 to work and practise religion,
80 as to bring Tie other side Of Jordan over hero,
is quite another thing
Year: 1860

The man who dare. no. to DO generous, is not
Il: to rule or to be free, and we all rejooed when
We understood that tho old British lioa had risen
triumphant over the Juggernautism flags Of the
people.


But we come down page lower in history and
see Hungary when i. struggled against a suporior
power, for that ihde dependence which Austria at
tempted to take away from them. When she
fought for her Godgiven and natural rights Of IT,
dependence, oil this was changed. Why Be-
cause by the liberation of their slaves they showed
that they perceived great principle, they based
themselves indssolubly upon the sympathy Of all
the unbiased inteec, Of our wide world of bu-
MARTY. We all wanted Hungary to triumph
We all desired her Independence. 3d. in regard
to the black race, 1 say here tonight that which
have said as many as ten or twelve years ago,
that if that issue arose. which ID forbid it should
come, when the African slave and the superior
race should take up arms to vndicate their liberty
which can be in some saes done, but by the nbol-
ishmeDt of the white race am on the side Of m Y
own race. The solution Of this problem is fra
ternal one. These are the sentiments which
have always avowed, therefore, ! cas-. back the
Infamous calumny that there is in my breast any
sentiment like that which would sanction the max
ing OF raid upon the South. Further, believe
this to be the sentiments so far as know Them,
of the members Of the great Republican party Of
| the States.
Year: 1860

Let my opinions 6c what they may, those opin-
ions ought to be fairly cauvassad and if they are
good you should viudicate them by carrying them
into practice, md if they be bad, then it is yJur
duty to reject them and take thoro that are bet
ter,
Year: 1860

This is the day set apart by Executive re-
commentator in accordance with imme-


mortal usage, as a day on which there should


be a general suspension of business, in order


that the people of the State may join with


each other in returning thanks to the Great


Author of their existence for the many bless


ings which he has showered upon them.-


Incidental to this, it is the settled custom in
the New England States, and is fast becom-
ing so in the West, for families and friends


to meet together around the domestic board
and partake, with due gratitude TO their


beneGcent Given, of the good things of
life


These customs are peculiarly American,
and to the heart Of Il person raised to observe
them, they are not inferior in sacredness to
the observances OF Christmas or Independ-
ence Day. It is well that this strong re-
gard for the day exists, for it is calculated to
increase our veneration for God, purify our
affections for our fellow men, and wean us
from that inordinate love of the world
and its vanities which, when INDUCED in to
too great an extent, destroys all the finer feel
ings of Our nature.


It is to be hoped, therefore, that this re-
commendation of the Executive authority,
and this prompting Of our better nature to
return thanks for blessings received, will |
lead to a general disrontinuance of business |
the same as on Sabbath. Let US lay aside |
the cares Of the world for to-day, and join in
the services Of the sanctuary, and afterwnrd
in the pleasures of the social circle.


In response to the recommendation of
the Governor, collections will we presume
be taken up in the various churches for the
sufferers from famine in Kansas. There is
much suffering out there, and all who give
or SO worthy an object will be doing
great service to humanity, and will certain
y receive their reward.


Let those who have plenty Of this worlds
goods remember likewise that we have the
poor with Us. When you sit down to your
boards, bear in mind that many
are needing the necessaries of life. Show
your appreciation Of the bounties you are
receiving from your Creator, by
ending helping hand to his helpless chill
lren. In this way may your thankfulness
De made manifest
Year: 1860

B<9- Our friends will please hand in any
advertising favors and notices they may
have by four o'clock in the afternoon. Since
the earlier arrival of the mail our paper is
closed sooner than heretofore. We want as
little night work as possible, and as little ex-
ira expense these hard times. nov.29-dtf
Year: 1860

Bg- Great anxiety was felt at last ac-
counts in England for the safety of the
Prince of Wales. The vessel he went out
on was two weeks overdue. Vessels had
been sent out in search of the missing
vessel.
Year: 1860

SOME of the Philadelphia banks have
adopted rule in order to protect themselves
from the frequent forgeries, of refusing to
pay check drawn ''bearer,' unless said bear
er is known TO the teller.
Year: 1860

No PAPER To-NoRRow.-Fort the purpose
of giving the persons employed in the
Journal office an opportunity to observe
Thanksgiving day properly. no paper will
be issued on Friday morning.
Year: 1860

VPThis Safe and EffectuaI Remedy fer
Worms has been extensively used regular physicians
than any proprietary medicine whih has made its
pearsnce in the United States.


1t used with the and confidence by gentlemen
who have attained eminence all Middle Western South
eHn States


The great ots popularity the fact that nothing
yet been discovered which be substituted in its place. and
that be used in all without any fears the
suit Its perfect safety it to parent II
Secreed within the system, it will speedily expe them
without fail But order obtain the genuine article every
purchaser should his and look we'll the initials
the bottle AID wrapper and particular that he buying
B. A FahnestOck's Vermfuge and no other. noV4-wIm
Year: 1860

For copy of the Daily Globe, for four Ol
For copy Of the Congressional Globe and Appendix during
For copies ditto when ordered at the OC
No attention will be paid any order unless the money
company it.


Bank current in the section of the country where sub
s5er resides will be received at par The whole part
Of subscription may be remited postage stamps which is
preferable to any currency, except gold or silver.


JOHN @. RIYES,
ntV9- WaShin yton. 0et
Year: 1860

MUTTON AS AN ARTICLE OF FooD.-The
american Agriculturist says: We mean to re-
peat thousand times, or at least till what
we say has some effect upon our country
men, that a pound of lean, tender, juicy NUT
ton can be produced for half the cost of the
same quantity of fat pork; that it is infinitely
healthier food, especially in the summer
season, and those who eat it become more
muscular, and can do more work with greater
ease to themselves than those who eat fat
pork. We know nothing more delicious
breeds of sheep. Venison itselfisnot superior
Year: 1860

SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAVEL IN FRANCE.
Calculations based upon the most authentic
returns have established that since the in
PRODUCTION of railways into France, there has
been only one traveller killed outright in
every two millions of passengers, and there
has been only one traveller wounded in every
five hundred thousand passengers.
Year: 1860

This choice domestic fruit is in brilliantly
forward state of development. Perhaps be-
fore this meets the readers eye it will be in
the market. We everywhere observed indi-
cations of yield equal to the necessities of
the whole country, while the agriculturists
anticipate no difficulty in supplying the wants
Of the Japanese Embassy. n 1t may not be
generally known that the cultivation of the
Polish is not carried on in the rural districts,
but chiefly in the cities. There are farms OF
many acres iu our midst, the soil of which is
devoted to it. The tillers may even be met
in the streets, bearing their sheaves with
them
Year: 1860

Gel, sr1AL PnkNoMENoS.-On
the night Of the 18th of December,
an extraordinary beautiful appear
ance Of the eavens was distinctly
visible throughout the northwestern
Red river settlement for sevcsal
hours. A broad scarlet band ex-
tended across the horizon from east
to west, and, IS the night was clear
and the moon shone brightlr, the
phenomenon was very striking. OF
such a deep rich scarlet was this
luminous band, that the snow on the
ground looked like blood, from the
reflection. About four O'Clock, the
next morning the phenomenon was
still discernible. with the addition
of two crowns Of light, one on each
side Of the scarletic icnlored band.