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Year: 1862

Lord Lyons On the Southern States


Lord Lyons, the British Minister at
Washington, 10 a letter Of December Ie'n'
thus expresses bis opinion Of the sontnern
Confederacy


This overweening notion Of their own
Importance may lead TO very serious lncon-
venience. If they should succeed 10 estab.
fishing their independence. Our need OF
heir cotton is quite great enough to render
4 extremely desirable that we should be GU
yood terms with them, aud encourage any
iisnosition which they may show to place
heir commercial relations with US on mu-
iually advantageous footing. We might be
willing to consider that quarrel with them
vould give us no means of ameliorating the
condition of their slaves, while 1t would
ring a great deal of hardship and suffering
mon vast numbers of our own working
,eople. But still it must ever be repugnant
0 our feelings 10 be in intimate relations
nth a confederation formed on the avowed
winciple of perpetuating if not Of extend
ng slavery. :,


Unless The seeding States can be induced
o act with moderation upon the question OF
,lavery they may rouse a feeling Of indig-
nation and horror in Great Britain which
will overpower all consideration Of material
interest. OF this many of their leading
men 10 the present movement do not seem
10 be aware. Some of them even talk
openly of reviving the African slave trade.
An attempt actually to do this would, 1t
may be supposed be at once put down by
the united force OF the Northern States, Of
Great Britain and of civilized Europe. But,
on the other hand, it might be extremely
difficult to bring any of the slavebolding
States to renounce, 10 principle, the right
Of trading in negroes, or induce them TO
enter into any treaty engagement on The
subject. Any such engagement would be
regarded by them as an admission that they
were in The wrong on the question on
which their contest with the North has SO
Inflamed their passions that they have lost
sight of all reason. How could they bind
themselves not to extend to larger numbers
of Africans the blessings Of the institution
of American slavery, which they hold to be
ordained of God for the happiness and inn
provement of the negro race? 1t is to be
lpprehended that we shall have very con-
lderabIe difficulty in placing our relations,
commercial or political, on satisfactory
footing with a people imbued with such
sentiments, immense as is the Importance
TO us of procuring cheap and abundant
supply of their staple commodity.
Year: 1862

Coon ADvICR AT THE PRESENT CRIsIs.-
Lord Bacon. one of the wisest of men, says,
it is better to prevent than to punish-wis-
er 10 appease than TO provoke; aud after
observing "the surest way TO prevent sedi-
tions is to take away the matter of them."
he adds-'for if there be fuel prepared, it
is hard to tell whence the spark shall come
that shall set it on fire. If poverty aud
broken estate in the better sort be joined
with want and necessity in the mean peo.
Pile, the danger is imminent and great, for
the rebellions of the belly are the worst"
Year: 1862

DEATH OF AN INSANE HIsToRICAL CHARAC-
TER.-David Davis, formerly an officer in
The British army, was found dead in bis
room. 10 Bethlehem, on the last day but
one of the year, at the age of sixty.seven.
After forty-four years of confinement as a
lunatic, death mercifully came to his relief.
A coroner's inquest developed the fact,
which most men had probably forgotten,
that in the year 1918 he had attempted to
take the life Of Lord Palmerston, the then
Secretary of War, by firing pistol at him
in the street. He was arrested, and tried
at the Old Bailey on The lst Of May, 1878
The jury acquitted him on the ground Of
insanity, and by the order of the Home
Secretary he was removed to Bethlehem
Hospital. The warder went as usual in the
morning to give him bis ordinary meal.
when on opening the door he found the de-
ceased leaning against the back of chair
quite dead.
Year: 1862

VINO IS IT?-Tbe London Court Journal
of recent date contains the following par
agraph:


One of the most charming authoresses,
and one of the most beautiful women of her
day, has lately been the victim of the most
violent--and might have been the most fatal
conduct from her only surviving son. He
has now left England.
Year: 1862

NELSON CREEK, sept. 30, 1861.
DIR. J. C. YoUSG,-YOu will remember what n
poor wretched creature ! was when last saw you
and the result has astonished me as well as my
friends Your invaluable prescription and excellent
advice have completely overcome ailments such as,
1t seems to me, never afflicted mortal before. ] new
wrote letter with greater satisfaction than pen
this shall remember you with gratitude as long
as live. That you may live long to alleviate the
sufIerngs of others you have mine is my earnest
prayer Please accept my heartfelt thanks that you
have brought this almost hopeless case to so happy
a termination. Yours truly
Year: 1862

w privately. and with the utmost confidence by
the airted at all hours daily from A. NJ to 3P. n.


DR.. YOUNG addresses those who are suffering un-
der the aliction of private disease whether arising
from impure connection the terrible vice Of self
abuse Devoting bis entire time to that particular
branch of the medical profession. he feels warranted
In GIJARAN NTEEING A CURE IN ALL CASES, whether
of long standing recently contracted entirely re-
moving the dregs of disease from the system, and
making perfect and PERMANENT CURE.


lie would call the attention of the afflicted to the
fact Of his long standing and well earned reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill and
cess.


Upwards Of five thousand cases have been dis
charged cured in the year ending July LIST, 1860,
showing a record SURPRISING any hospital in the
United States.


CONSULTATION, by letter or otherwise FREE.
Year: 1862

Late Professor Of the University of Pennsylvania,


CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
Private Medical Office and Hospital,


NO. 751 CLAY STREET,
Opposite the southwest corner Of the Plaza,


SAN FRANCIsCO,
Year: 1862

RF The corruption of the rebel administration
is said TO be fragrant and notorious. Ii is the
the common talk of the streets that the Confed
war department trafficked IN passports for con-
trahand traders with the North, and that high
officers OF the government, who are never 10 he
found at their desks on business by ordinary
faro banks on Main street al any hour of the
night.
Year: 1862

KEHoE & CARuART, atthe New York
Store. will open this morning some new styles
Of Dress Goods, Shawls and Dusters also
large lot Of low price Linen Handkerchief.
Ladies that want new Hoop Skirts will do
we'll to examine the Imperial Clasp Hoop
Skirt. There 10 leather between the Clasp
and tape to prevent the latter from wearing
It IL An improvement found 10 no other Clasp
Skirt
Year: 1862

FLORENCE, July D, 1862.


EDS. STATESMAN The time-honored fourth
of July is past and leaves about the little town of
Florence the remembrance that the only patriotic
demonstrations INDUCED in on that day was dog
fight for a wager of S 900, and concert in the
evening by Miss Rand. | wish to cast no re-
Elections of disloyalty on the masses in and about
Florence, for l am fully convinced that the Union
sentiment is almost unanimous but that there is
a tardiness and absolute lethargy~ peryading the
miners hereabouts in respect to Governmental af-
fairs is certain. The headlong zeal after the
yellow gold seems to be paramount to every other
consideration. IF | can only make my Pile
can afford to let my mind be dormant to every
thing else for while" seems to be the feeling in
general


Our election, which takes place on the 18th, is
scarcely spoken of, and only few of1ice-seekers
and wire-pullers seem to know anything about it..
Under the existing state of affairs it will be mat
ter Of no surprise if this county is represented by
a few willy demagogues foisted upon the people
through the medium of bar-room oungers and
gamblers. At all events, can but hope that this
county will do her duty better than indications
now seem to promise.


Horse-stealing seems to be the order OF the day
about the different ranches in this region. Thir-
ty-three head were taken from a ranch at the
mouth Of Slate creek at one time about ten days
ago, and taken, it is supposed, to Cariboo. Let
Walla Waans keep vigilant eye out for these
characters.


Provisions, and everything in fact brought into
the mines for sae has fallen in price nearly one
half from rates of two weeks ago.


All reports of new diggings up to this date,
have exploded. Parties prospecting on the south
side OF Salmon are full of hope and expect to find
it there. Yours &C., R. G. LEwEs.
Year: 1862

TIE BALL.-The Ball given 10y the
Garrison Band on The 4th, is spoken of as
"a decided success. The attendance was
large and the ball was in every respect
pleasant affair to all in attendance.
Year: 1862

THE FIRE WoRKs.-The displly of
fire works announcedi in the programme for
the celebration at the garrison on the 4th
|did not come off, owing to the fact that the
committee we're disappointed in getting
their fixtures from below They were sent
for in time, but from some cause were de-
tanned on the way.
Year: 1862

BRIDGE OVER Mill CREEK-We learn
it is the intention of the City Council to
shortly commence the erection of substan-
tial bridge over Mill creek, at the upper
end of the city. Our city fathers are men
Of the right stripe. Go ahead with the i'm
provements
Year: 1862

SALE OF Town LoTs.-The auction sale
of town lots on last Tuesday was we'll at
tended, and all the lots advertised went OF
readily at fair prices. The eagerness of
bidders proved that they at least had faith
in the permanent growth of the city.
Year: 1862

MAIL DIscoNTINUANcE.- seems we
are not the only people whose mail facili-
ties are worthless. The Oregonian says
that owing to the failure of the contractor
on the route between Portland and Astoria
to come forward and file his bonds, the
mail is not carried, and there is now no
communication between these two points
save by ocean steamers.
Year: 1862

OPPOSITION STEAMERs.-An opposition
line of steamers are now running between
Portland and Dalles. The new steamer
Dalles made her fist trip between Dalles
and Cascades on Monday last. The new
opposition steamer for the upper river will
be completed in a few days, when line
will be formed through from Portland to
Wallula. Success to the opposition line.
Year: 1862

Alone in the dark and silent night,


With heavy thought Of vanished year,
When evil deeds come back to sight,


And good deeds rise with a welcome cheer;
Alone with the spectres Of the past,


That come with the old years dying chime,
There gloOms one shadow dark and vast,


The shadow Of Wasted Time.
The chances Of happiness cast away,


The opportunities never sought,
The good resolves that every day


Have died in the Impotence Of thought;
The slow advance and the backward step,
In the rugged path we have striven to climb
How they furr W the brow and pale the lip,
When we talk with Wasted Time.
What are we now what had we been


Had we hoared time as the miser's gold,
Striving our need to win fold;
Through the Summers heat and the v inter-
Shrinking from nOught that the world could do
Fearing nought but Il elouch Of crime
Lab ring, struggling all seasons through,
And knowing no Wasted Time
Who shall recall the vanished years!


Who shall hold back this ebbing tide
That leaves remorse, and shame, and tears,
And washes away all things beside
~,.j @SsSti give as sfTS aSSa, e'Ssesss-,s


To leave forever this holiday rhy me,
To shake offthis sloth from heart and brow,
And battle with Wasted Time
The yearS that pass come not again,


The things that die no lie renew;
But e'en from the rust Of bis ,nkering chain
golden truth is glimmering through:
That to him who learns from errors past,
And turns away with STR myth sublime,
And makes each year outdo the last,


There is no Wasted Time.
Year: 1862

II England does not take care she will
get into trouble with the South, in evidence
of which risk we quote the following from
the Richmond Examiner:


at is known that for some days past Con-
gress has been discussing in secret session
the propriety of sending additional commits
sioners to Europe to negotiate sale Of the
entire cotton crop on foreign account. assum-
ing its purchase by this Government. The
discussion in secret session took a very differ
ent direction from what was primarily in
tended, it being moved that our present en-
basses to Europe should be recalled, and
that our diplomatic relations with England
and France should be terminated for the
present. This proposition has been renewed
in open session of Congress, and is under
stood to be chiefly intended as an exhibition
of spirit and resentment at the shutting and
selfish policy, especially of the English Gov
ernment,on the question OF our recognition. y


The joke of the above is that diplomatic
relations" which have never begun, should
be terminated.
Year: 1862

Many persons are expecting sickIy sea-
son for our city as the warm weather ad-
vanccs. There are no doubt many reasons
for this gloomy prospect, at least sufficient
to arouse our citizens to some effort at self
preservation.


There is little use ir mere talking about
it, grieving over it, or hoping that we may
escape. This might answer for Turks or
other fatalists, but in us it is folly.


We have been taught long enough that
general sickness in a community has cause,
and tho removal Of the cause abates the dis
ease. This is true in all cases and the only
difficulty lies in discovering the cause. In
our case this difficulty does not exist; as thc
known presence of disease producers, has
given rise to the fear that they will be fol-
lowed by their legitimate results.


Our city is in such filthy condition that
good health would be almost miracle, The
miasma that will arise from stagnant pools,
and decayipg animal and vegetable matter,
will be more deadly than a shower of Minnie
balls.


III aoM be safer on the banks Of the Poto-
mac this summer than IN Cumberland" was
the reply of an officer, to a citizen who was
speaking of the dangers of camp life. We
fear the prediction will be verified unless
speedy action be taken to prevent it.


The flood Of last fall has left its deposits
scattered over large portion Of the city, in
holes, corners, wells and cellars. The rains
of the winter have washed down upon us
the filth Of the surrounding hills and vallics
Nothing is necessary but few warm sultry
days and nights to generate host of malig-
nant fevers or some fearful epidemic, tc
carry devastation, sorrow and death into oul
households. ....


a Our city needs general cleansing. The
alternatives are; Pmifcation, or sickness
and death.


Have we energy and wisdom enough t.
choose the first, or will we passively suhcl
the evils that might be avoided. w.
Year: 1862

In General Burnside's official report of
the battle at Newbern, he says -


al beg to say to the General Command
ing the Army, that hare endearOred to
carry out the very minute instructions gire,,
me by him before leaoing annapolis, and
thus far epents hare been sing,Aarty coinei-
dent sciM his anticipations. ! only hope
that we may In future be able to carry out
in detail the remaining plans of the cam
paign. The only thing have to regret is
The delay caused by the elements"


This statement of the distinguished Burn
side places Gen. Mcclellan right on the
record, anG is severe rebnke to those poll
ticians who have been unceasing in their
efforts to degrade the commander-in-chiet
in the estimation of the public. Will not
those journals which have been trying to
injure the reputation of Gen. Mcclellan
give him some credit now? The leader OF
the most important division of the Union
army possesses the confidence Of the Go.
vernment and the people, and he will YET
survive the malice of his enemies, who fol
the most ignoble reason have sought his
degradation. ~ t
Year: 1862

On Sunday evening last, between the
hours of seven and eight, quantity of
clothing was discovered to be on fire in the
upper story of the house occupied by Henry
Mchnc. The fire was purely accidental.
The manner in which it originated was as
follows: Several of the children had taken n
candle up stairs and placed it on chest
above which hung quantity Of dresses, ETC.;
very soon the garments were in flames, but
timely assistance being at hand the fire was
soon subdued, thus preventing what might
have been very disastrous confiagration, as
the building is a frame one.
Year: 1862

Congress refuses to reduce the proposed tax
on lager beer. On a motion, in Committee
of the Whole, to reduce the tax from one dol
lar to twenty-five cents per barrel, there were
only twcnty-four votes in favor Of the pro-
position A tax of one dollar per barrel is
about three cents per quart.
Year: 1862

asy~The writing of letters by soldiers in
the army Of the Potomac, now advanced in
Virginia, is prohibited by an order issued from
beaduuarters How long this rule will be
enforced it is impossible to say. Those who
have friends in the army and receive no let
ters will understand the reason.
Year: 1862

have monied investments are ruined by it? The
suggestion that you pay war tax in land and
slaves, sl50 on $4,000 WORTH is trifing on the
brink of precipce. Put aside sordid thirst for
gain, and let your sense of right answer the qnes-
| ton. Aid the operation by consideration of
your own true interest Do you think others can
/ longer bear the whole burthen of this war? they
must sink under it. Ifthe South is subiugated,
/ it will not be by arms, but by famine and priva-
tons caused by the high prices of the necessaries
of life. Where then viii be your negroes, and
land, and factories? All involved in a common
ruin, which you have it in your power to avert by
attending to the dictates of fairness, of your own
interest, and of patriotism


2, 1t will satisfy the members of the State Leg
islatures md of Congress, that further issue of
notes will ruin the country, and that wise policy
calls on them to reduce the imitation of the cur
rency by means of loans end by direct taxation on
income. Those who have borne the burthen of
the will checrfully pay one fourth of their
yearly income; those who are making money out
oft ought to submit to tax of one-half of the
produce of their land and negroes and of their fac
tories. This discrimination should be made on
the ground that the income of the former is of less
value four to one while the income Of the latter is
of greater value four to one The ability to bear
the burthen is the true test. On what ground
does age exempt from the conscription of men
Because the old and the young are not able to
bear arms So the conscription of money should
be regulated by the ability to pay it. One having
money income of 81 800, may spare one fourth
and be able to procure the necesearies of life for
himself and family, while one whose income was
81 800 by the sale of the products of his farm at
old prices, can now spare e-half, and have more
than $4,000 to add to his estate; SO there is no
valid objection to the discrimination; but our
country can only be saved from ruin by tax of
one fourth or one-half of income and productions
Let the tax be imposed at all events, either with
or without discrimination Such tax or con-
scription of money is ga necessity" No one can
doubt for a moment, that in the condition of our
country, transcription of money" is as necessary
and as constitutional, and should be acquieseed in
as readily, as the eonseription of men. The one
saved our army from destrucion-the other may
save our country from ruin. Call this "forced
loan" by way Of exciting odium, the same
ground call that forced rendering of military
service; but call them what you please volunteer
ing of men failed to meet the exigency, and con-
scription of men became necessary, and was enact
ed; volunteering of money has failed, and
scription of money has become necessary, and
should be enacted. The members will feel the
truth of these remarks by paying SIS day for
board, the per diem being So. Will Legislators
seek partial relief by increasing their own salaries
while others are left to suffer


Yours, &c, R. NJ. P.
Year: 1862

from the artillery made an entrance into the cab.
in, light was discovered, and Capt Newkirk
proclaimed the day ours. Very soon the wood
work OF the Steamer was in light blaze, and the
attention fall directed to the schooner, which
bore them away as stiff breeze carried them fast
down the river. Had it been calm, the entire
crew would have been ours but let us rest content
with what was DONE They left in the utmost
confusion, leaving everything they had, their
rides, cutlasses, books, caps Shoes and even their
beef and crackers half.done. Whether any of
them were killed is not known. The shell fell all
around her. On her passage up the river she was
hred into by Lieut. Simmons and his picket, with
what effect is not known. She accomplished
nothing at all. Our piekets burned the schooner
that was ready for All the papers the steamer
got at Jacksonville must have been lest, she, luck.
lily for herself, stole schooner in which 10 make
her escape, and was forced by As men to abandon
her element of power, iron gunboat. The oficers
and men engaged are deserving of especial praise
Capts Newkirk and Adams, as also Lieut. Latham,
McClammy and Spicer and their men, will always
remember with pleasure the day of the 26th Of
November, and while it was not the good pleasure
OF Capt Ward to engage with them, yet he stood
at an important post ready to dispute their passage
to the land. Her cannon, magazine, chests, wa
ter tanks, boiler, and vast quantity of iron have
been saved. Many things of value were found,
ameng them a lot of newly invented schackles for
the feet, together with handouts 10 abundance
Southern men think Of this: know what awaits
you, reeollect what they have prepared, perhaps
for your wives and children Citizens of the
Cape Fear, and soldiers in the defence, ponder
these things WELL and swear that you viii die,
rather than have your loved soil polluted by tho
tread of the despot.
Year: 1862

STEALING ToMBsToNEs.-The Yankees are
stealing the ancient tombstones from the graves at
jamestown! We expect next to hear that they
have violated the tomb of Washington We have
learned that the agent there has the utmost diff
Guilty in restraining their 6epredations. There is
nothing too vile for these men to do.
Year: 1862

soap.


TEEMs:-Seveuty- dollars required N advance; ;
the balance the end of the session. No deduction
for absence unless in cases of serious illness.


The Town of Lincolnton has long been proverbial
for its healthiness 1t has daily Railroad communica-
ton with Charlotte, from which it is only two hours
distant. For the b ne of pupils from sckly sections
our long vacation is in the winter.


Our building will accommodate about sixty boarding
pupils. The boarding department is under the lmme-
diate charge of the Principal and his wife, who, with
Of the other teachers habituay eat at the same
table, and lodge under the same roof with the girls


The fact that We have semi-annual classes enables
enforce hi CHER standard of scholarship than is
usual in the best institutions conducted on the ordna-
ry annual PLAN Diplomas of Graduation will be given
to those who complete College Course.


Thankful for the liberal patronage given US while at
High Point, appeal with confidence to the public
for continuance of the same in and superior
location.


For additional information address the Principal.


Nov. II, 1862. If
Year: 1862

Oh take her. and be faithful still,


And may the bridal vow,
Be sacred held in after years,


And warmly breathed as now,
Remembering tits no common tie


That binds your youthful heart
IT'S one that only truth should weave,
And only death can part.
The joys of childhood's happy hour,
The home of ripper years,
The treasur'd scenes of early youth,
In sunshine and in tears;
The purest hopes her bosom knew,


When her young heart was free,
All these and more she now resigns,
To brave the world with thee.
Her lot in life is fx'd with thine,
Its good and i'll to share,
And well know 'twould be her pride
To soothe each sorrow there
Then take her and may feeting time
Mark only joys increase,
And may your days glide sweetly on
In happiness and peace.