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Year: 1861

INTERESTING TO OUR CRY MERcHANTs.-Ihe follow
ing from the New York Commercial will be read with
interest by our city merchants;


We learn that the arrival Of the steamer BlenvIile
from New Orleans by way Of Havana is likely to give
rise to practical question growing out of secession
The vessel was cleared from New Orleans for New Ork
as a foreign port and hence becomes subject to the
disabilities of the sixteenth and seventeenth sections OF
the act regulating the coastwse trade which provide
that the master shall obtain coawise cearence, and


certified manifest Of the cargo specifying whether 1t
is foreign growth production, that 1t is, the du-
ties NAV be paid orsecured to be paid Theseventeenth
section provides that OH arrival such clearence papers
shall be presented to the collector and on failure there
Of fine one hundred dollars is to be imposed on the
master and the goods are be forfeited and also the
vessel of the cargo of the foreign growth and produc
ton shall exceed eight hundred dollars in value


This would seem to be hard case for both shipoWn-
ers and masters the latter not having it within his pow
er to conform to the law referred to- there being col
ector of coustoms for the United States at the port Of
clearance and he obtained the best and only papers he
conld get 1.-THE coustoms authorities should conclude
to be their duty to seize the vessel and cargo as in
the case Of the schooner Reseless probably the only
mode of relief within the reach ofboh cargo,
and vessel will be through the remtting act of 1897
which is not only troublesome, but very expensive.
foreign growth imported into New Orleans, there bond
ed in warehouse and from thence exported New ork
as port in foreign country, thus carrying out practi-
calv the fact of seceson-to New Orleans, New ork
is foreign port.
Year: 1861

Times that an inhuman wretch In an adjoining
County to Washington deliberately plotted the
following, by which to put his wife to death. Ii
seems that to accomplish bis hellish work, 1t was
necessary TO employ his own son, q small boy, 70
assist him. He set his fence fire. and instructed
slittle son TO prepetrete the deed. After he had
Set the fence fre, he sent the little boy to the
house after his (the boy's) mother, to come and
put the fire out, while he (the father) secreted
himself in the woods near by. telling the boy
before this, that while his mother was engaged
In extinguisbing the fre to approach her from
behind and set her clothes on fire, which he did
and before she was aware, her clothes were In a
blaze, burning them entirely Of, and Of course
burning her to death. The Times does not state
that the human wretch has been arrested.
Year: 1861

Englishmen in their harbors or sweep mercan-
tile fleets from the open seas, there must be
more ships like the Warrior''-ships which
shall be at least her equal in speed, and, If
possible, superior to her in the potter of deal
ing destruction. In the view Of the Cornhill,
however, 1t Is clearly impossible to produce a
greater work Of naval architecture than this
last specimen of British ingenuity.
Year: 1861

"A SIOIN1 WITH "A MOAALs


Not long since / had occasion to visit one
of our courts, and while conversing with
legal friend, heard the name of John Ander-
son called.


''There is hard casc," remarked my
friend.


looked upon the man in the prisoners
dock. He was standing up, and plead gull
ty to the crime of theft He was man,
but bent and infirm, though not old. His
garb was torn, spare and filthy. his face was
all bloated and bloodshot; his hair matted
with dirt, and his bowed form quivered with
delirium. Certainly, never saw more
pitiable object. Surely that man was not
born william. [ moved my place. He
saw my movement, and he turned his head
He gazed upon me single instant, and
then, covering his face with his hands, he
sunk powerless in his seat. Good God !''
involuntarily calculated, starting forward
"Will-'


had half spoken his name. when he
quickly raised his head, and cast upon me
look of such imploring agony that my
tongue was tied at once. Then he covered
his face again. I asked my legal compan-
ion if the prisoner had counsel He said
no. I then told him to do all in his power
for the poor fellows benefit, and I would
not remain to see him tried Tears came
to my eyes as gazed upon him, and it was
not until [ gained the street and walked
some distance that could breathe freely.


John Anderson Alas! he was ashamed
to be known as his mothers own son.
That was not his real name but you shall
know him by no other. will call him by
the name that stands upon the records Of
the court.


John Anderson was my schoolmate, and
1t was not many years ago-not over twen-
ty-that we left our academy together he
to return to the house of wealthy parents
I to sit down for few years in the dingy
sanctum of newspaper office, and then
wander off across the ocean. [ was gone
for some four years, and when [ returned
found John a married man. His father was
dead, and had left his only son princely
fortune.


'.Ah, c. he said to me. as he met
me at railway station, ''you shall see what
bird [ have Gagged. My Ellen is lark,
a Robin, a very princess of all birds that
ever looked beautifully or sang sweetly."


He was enthusiastic, but not mistaken
for I found his wife all he had said, simply
emitting the poetry.


She was one of the most beautiful women
ever saw. And so good, too-so loving
and kind. Aye, she so loved John that she
really loved all his friends.


What lucky fellow to find such wife,
and what lucky woman to find such hus-
band for John Anderson was as handsome
man as she-tall, straight, manly, high
browed, with chestnut curls, and his face as
faultlessly noble and beautiful as artists ever
copied. And he was good, too, and kind,
generous and true.


spent week with them. and was
happy all the while Johns mother lived
with them-a fine old lady as ever breathed,
and making herself constant joy by doating
Year: 1861

oh. say can you see by the dawn's early tight
What 30, proudly hailed at the twiIights last


cleaning,


Whose broad stripes and brigh, stars through the


perilous night
Der the rtmparts we watched were so CALAMITY
| t streaming. D.
And the,rockets red glare. bombs bursting in mir
dave proof through the night that our flag was


still there.
Oh, say. does the Star-Spsngled Banner still wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home Of the brave
On the shore dimly seen through the mists Of the


deep,


Where the foes naughty host in dread silence


reposes.


What is that which the breeze, Ger the towering


steep,


Az 1t ftfully blows; half conceals, half discloses
Now it catches the CLEAN Of the mornings first beam,
In full glory rehec ted now shines in the stream,
IT'S the Star Spanged Banner, o. long may it wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home of the brave.
And where is that band " no vauntingly swore,
That the havoc OF and the battles confusion,
A home and a country should leave us morei
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps


pollution.
No refuge can save the hireling ard slave
From the terror Of fight the gloom Of the grave:
And the Starspaneled Banner in triumph shall wave
Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave
o, thus he II ever when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war de- ISOLATION,
Blest with victory and peace, may the Heaven res


cued land


Praise the power that hath made and preserved us


a nation:
Then conquer we mnst. when our cause it is Just,
And this be our motto-"in God is our trustP
And the ar-Spanged Banner in trumph shall wave
Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave
Year: 1861

A meeting has been held in Charleston TO
consider the propriety Of burning or surrender
ing the ci y. The people generally were 'u
favor Of the later alternative, but the Cover.
nor said the city must be burned,
Year: 1861

s-y 1t should he borne in mind that the
Duly N.ars contains the latest intelligence
received at this point The paper does not
go to press until after the arrival of the mail.
1t is delivered by Carrier for SIS per year or
:S4 for six mouths. q.
Year: 1861

voLuSrEERs.-The company forming in
this county is nearly crmplete, and for the
purposes of drilling are at present encamped
on the level plateau of ground east of the
Quartz mill, and known as Duellers Flat
The prospect of the early completion Of the
company is very encouraging. The men are
in fine health and spirits, and in their fxer
cises eyince zeal that is truly commendhble.
The Governor has signifed his intention to
accept the company when full. and will turn
it over to Gen. Sumner, in the usual way.
Year: 1861

WHAT have We secured by the late cleo.
tion, is a question that has been asked Of US.
We answer first, an administration devoted
to the Union, and a maintainance intact Of
the poesent Sunday law, and a continuation
of the State Prison convict mechanical labor
system, and all the advantages of the Coolie
labor system. The people in their desire for
the Union, lost sight of every other issue,
and by their partiality elevated men to Office
who favor all the systems and schemes al
luded To-
Year: 1861

ExrEcrED.-A company of cavalry and
one of infantry are daily expected in town
from Yreka, on their way to the Bay. From
what we have learned of this cavalry COM
pany, our hopes arc sanguine in relation to
the character and quality Of the material
composing it. The horses are represented
as the finest ever brought into the service,
and the men perfect experts in their manage
ment of them. We trus: so. They are just
the kind the service requires. All that is
Year: 1861

R. IsAAcs 4 BRo.-Thc attention Of the
public is requested to the advertisement of
this popular house. They are now in receipt
Of large and extensive assortment Of goods,
and as they purchase on advantageous terms,
they can afford to sell at rates to suit the
exigencies of the times.
Year: 1861

hardships. See that their stables are thor.
oughly cleaned; exposed to the influence Of
light when the sun shines; are well ventila-
ted at night; that horses and working cat.
tie have plenty Of good clean bedding, and
plenty Of material to absorb the euianations
from their droppings. To Ak the ammonia.
use plaster Of Paris or charcoal. Feed with
regularity. Use horses carefully till they
become accustomed to work, and never fire..
or worry them. See that their harnesses
are strong and do not chafe, and that the
plow they draw has sharp point and easy
draft. In blowing with oxen, see that the
chain does not gall their legs, that the bows
fit properly about the neck, and that the yoke
is not too short, so as to make them haul.
Year: 1861

OH CoRx FOR PoRK MAKIxo.-The prac
tice Of late fatting and feeding on soft corn
is . ruinous one. Every farmer should
manage 90 IS to keep years stock of corn
on hand, 90 as TO make al his pork from
old corn. It is worth from fifteen to twen-
ty'ive per cent: more than corn just har
vested. Hogs should not be kept half:
starved through the latter part Of summer
waiting for the new crop, as is frequently
the case.
Year: 1861

pD We suggest to the New York Tribune
that they ought not to have given information
of the order to land troops at Fort Pickens
from the Brooklyn, until the order was known
to be safely executed.
Year: 1861

From the Concord IN, H. Democratic Standard.


CONCORD, N H, May A, 1s61.--It is
proper that the position of every man and
every political press should be known
We have no hesitancy in defining ours.


While we acknowledge the duty Of all
allegiance and fidelity to the Government
Of our country, by whomsoever adminis-
tered, we are against coercion. We are
for peace. The South, which, in this
scandalous civil war will include every
slaveholding State, cannot be re-conquer-
ed. Her sons may be defeated, her fields
laid waist; but they will not then be con-
quered IF defeated, they will fee to their
mountain fastnesses and their merasses
and still carry on the war. until ultimately
their invaders will be driven from their
soil. They never will be conquered
Then why make war upon them? Why
sacrifice Thousands of precious lives and
hundreds of millions of money, when in.
the end it will avail nothing?


Ne, let every true pa triot in the land
Republican, Whig, or Demoorat--demand
that this fratricidal strife shall cease. Let
our Southern brethren go, if they cannot
remain with us except by coercion at tho
point of the bayonet and the cannon's
mouth.


We are for the peace policy. When
our land is filed with widows and orph-
ans, and our homes draped with mourning,
as they will be in two short years, and We
then find our brothers Of the same race
still unconquered, all will be for peace
Then why not make it now before all these
tremendous sacrifices have been made.


We are for our country, or what remains
of it. We are FOR It's brilliant ana glori-
Gus emblem---the stars and stripes. Its
glory should never be bedimmed by bath
| ing its folds in the blood Of brsthers. We
are for na.ataining the glory Of the flag,
on the soil of our own country. We are
not for the invasion Of tho South. We
are for the defense of the North. If eur
brethren Of the South invade the North
we aIe for rspsliing them. We are for
defending the city Of Washington until
Maryland shall secede AS long as that
State shall remain in the Northern Union,
we are for defending the integrity Of her
soil, and that embraces the city OF Wash
ington. II she secedes, it will be useless
even to defend Washington.


Such is eur position. And this should
be the position Of the Democracy OF the
North. II probably will be; and not only
their position, but that of hundreds OF
Thousands Of Republicans, before tbss war
shall have been prosecuted two years.
Year: 1861

Not to go to bed when you are sleepy, because
It Is not certain hour.


To stand in water up TO your knees fishing
for trout when you can buy them In clean, dry
market.


To suppose that every ore likes to hear your
child cry, and you talk nonsense TO Il


To tell . person from whom you solicit loan
Of money that you are In want Of t.


To think every one who fights duel q man
Of spirit.


To pronounce those the most pious who never
absent themselves from church.


To expect punctuality from an idle man.


To discontinue dealing with tradesman to
whom you owe a large sum Of money, and which
you arc unable to pay.


To give advice to, or argue with fool


To occupy the attention Of 4 large company
by the recital Of an occurrence interesting 70
yourself alone.


To ask advice Of a man who has always mis-.
managed his own affairs.


To expect that your friends will remember
you after you have thought proper to forget
them.


Not to drink when you are thirsty or cat when
you are hungry
Year: 1861

To KEEP Ice FROM WiSDows.--We find
the following directions to keep the ice
from sh"w windows going the rounds -
Take an ordinary paint brush or sponge,
and put over the glass once or twice a day n
little alcohol. and it will keep the glass a.
free from ice as in the middle Of summer,
and will give as good polish Is can be 60,
in aIy other way. ,,a-. 81
Year: 1861

a NYsTERY.-A gentleman residing in Fort
Wayne, whose duties require him to be absent
from his bOne much Of his time, came home un-
expected!y few evenings since. His wife told
hiin there was no light in the room and r. uested
him TO retire without one, which he did After
retiring be felt unwell, and determining to apply
a remedy at once, arose, dressed. and went out TO
the druggists Putting his hand in his pocket TO
get some change wherewith to pay for the medi-
cine he had purchased, he drew cut handful of
result, and counting the contents of the two pock.
cts he was Plus 500, The pants were not his
When he again reached home everything was
quiet, and the pants he bad taken of a few mi M
utter before were gone. Now this Is very queer,
and can be accounted for on no other hypothesis
than that Aladin's lamp worked upon the affair
with the wonderful influence Of It's magical quail
ities. How otherwise eoxld II have happened! II
any other rational explanation can be given, will
some one give t!
Year: 1861

DoS'T DO THAT TILL AM DEAD.-On the day OF
the meeting Of the Secessonists at King gston,
revolutionary soldier returned to his residence
In Cobb county, though his eyes were so dim he
could not see well. he was told they were try.
ing to get the people to dissolve or secede from
the Union. Whereupon he dropped his withered
face and seemed to be in deep distress for one OF
two minutes, after which he raised up his head
and, with faltering voice, said, "Oh, don't de
that till 1 am dead.' While he uttered these
words the large tears chased each other down his
worn cheeks. He was told that great number
sfmen would try to prevent II; to which he replied
t.Don,t LET them do that till am dead 20
Year: 1861

SHARP MERcASIILE PRACTIcE-It Is said tha
a certain New York merchant recently found
himself in possession Of a quantity Of linen wrap
Pers, Of very good quality, but 50 short that no
human being, not even Esquimaux, could wear
them with comfort. How to dispose Of them ad-
vantage was question difficult Of solution; but
bis wits Were equal to the emergency, and he hit
upon the following plan: He sent a stranger to
certain retail store, with instructions to Inquire
for short linen wrappers. The merchant could
not supply him, and the stranger inquired where
he could find the article. Next day another
was dispatched on the same mission, and the next
day another and so on, until the retail merchant
became convinced that there was san extraordinary
demand for short linen wrappers, and began 70
first mentioned, where he bough ht the entire lot


u is hardly Necessary to add, that there has been
no demand for the article since-N. Y. Post.
Year: 1861

POLITICAL PREACHING IN BosToN.-Fast Day in
Boston was marked on Friday last with the usual
number Of political sermons. though the senti-
ments expressed were In few instances as ultra as
those heretofore enunciated upon similar occasions
At the Park Street Church the Rev A L. Stone,
full OF the spirit Of ''anOther gospel" recon-.
mended disunion rather than concession. As re-
ported in the Evening Bulletin, the reverend
gentleman said


" But what would be the result If there were no
return or reconstruction, IL the Border and the
Southern States seOuld join, and there should be
free republic and slave republic, side by side In
America? We need not deprecate such an issue
for ourselves If that is the only way to shake off
the GO body Of death, ,"-the only way to avoid
giving aid for the perpetuation Of slavery,-give
US this free territory with all its hazards OF border
warfare,-let us take it and remain true to free
DOM


The sentiment was received with considerable
clapping of hands, a demonstration which was
reproved by the preacher, who reminded the au-
dience that they were in the house of God, In at
tendance upon religious services.
Year: 1861

Az INCIDENT OF THE lNAUGURATIoS.-One
of the Representatives in Congress reports
an interesting and rather funny incident of
the Inauguration, which, not having seen in
print, werecord, On approaching the plat
form where he was to take his oath and be
inducted into the Office of Chief Executive,
Mr.. Lincoln removed his hat and held it in
his hand as he took the seat assigned him.
The article seemed to be burden. He
changed it awkwardly from one hand to the
other, and finally, despairing of finding for
it any other easy position, deposited it on
the platform beside him. Senators and
Judges crowded in, and to make room for
them. he removed nearer the front of the
stage, carrying his tile with him. Again it
was dandled uneasily, and as Senator Baker
approached to introduce him to the audi
ence, he made motion as # to replace the
tile on the stage, under the seat, when Mr.
Douglas, who had been looking on quietly
and apparently with some apprehensions Of
catastrophe to the hat said, "permit me
sir" and calamity took the vexatious arti'
Gle, and held it during the entire reading o.
the Inaugural Douglas must have reflected
pretty seriously during that half hour, that
instead of delivering an inaugural address
from that por;ico, he was holding the hat
of the man who was.
Year: 1861

The Mobile Register makes the following
very Opportune suggestions 20 its secession
friends:


There are many hot and intemperate spir-
its that are burning to signalize our exit
from the Union by every "lck back" which
can be devised. and this Is temper which


is quite as dangerous to us as it is TO the
North. We shall have enough to do for
months and years after separation 10 organ
izing new government and endeavoring
10 keep out of war with the North, without
trying TO get into one. We want the stag
mated currents Of business to resume their
healthful flow as soon as possible; to COM
mence the onward march of q new and un-
precedented prosperity at the earliest mo-
ment. And this will not be If we are en-
broiled in warfare with the North. We will
want all the money we can conveniently
raise in establishing new government,
which is an expensive job, in fostering trade
relations, in arming aud equipping the
country as we we have already begun to
do, in readiness for any warfare which may
be forced upon us. But let us not seek war.
We are not afraid of tae North. She can
not whip ue. But any war Is to be deplOred.
for generally one side suffers as much as the
other, the one that suffers little the most
being defeated by the one that suffers lit
tie less, bat still suffers much. So it would
especially be in war between the South
and the North.


Not only do we want no actual war with
the North, but we should begin our career
as an independent power with international
relations of as decidedly friendly character
as possibly can be negotiated with honor.
Such are essential to our prosperity. There
fore every movement on the part of States
or citizens Of States which savors Of hos
tile, or. as it is called, "revOlu tiOnary"
spirit, is to be deprecated and in every way
opposed by wise and patriotic men.
Year: 1861

PRINTING OFFICE FOR SILVER CTY.-This
week, says the Alta, printing press and
the material for q newspaper, are to be
shipped to Silver City, in Utah Territory.
Silver City, despite its argentiferous name,
is the headquarters of gold bearing quartz
in that region. About a dozen steam quartz
mills are hard at work there day and night,
aud the place is the center Of a perfect nest
of the richest quartz mines in the territory.