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Year: 1861

THE BLocKADE.-Everybo body has heard of the
man who Int off his to spite his face
The Northern people now acting with pre-
cseIy the same wisdom. They cut off from
all commercial intercourse with themselves and
other nations. the effect OF which is to deprive
themselves of all the resources for carrying oil
their own manufacturers and to close the best
markets they had for their own trade. They
will find in due time. when it is too lae to renIe
dy the evil that the poisoned chaice will be re-
turned, brimfuil, to their own lips They subject
u.s. it is true. to The loss of many of the minor
convenences of lfe-but of the great necessa-
ries, the stay and the staff, we have an abrn-
dance and can raise an abundance, even il our
ports should be locked up permanently. They
may do without our cotton and rice and tobacco.
and their ingenuity may find other markets for
their wares; but other countries will have our
products. and other countries will supply our ne
cessities and more than all, shall! introduce
The arts of manufactures among ourselves On
the whole, we have no doubt the blockade will
eventually prove a blessing, great blessing ID
the Southland with this conviction. look
upon it with perfect composure, not TO say salts
faction-EIchah0e.
Year: 1861

ANOTHER SUspESsIoS,-The High Point z 6
porter announces, in the last issue that it is
forced to suspend on account Of the failure Of
sufficient incomes to meet the current expen-
ses but will resume again as early as possI-
BILE.


These are trying times upon newspaper en-
terprises, fact which the public do not
to fully appreciate. Newspaper men, unlike
operators in many other kinks Of business,
have to pay as they 60 and failure to do Sc
is equivalent to q suspension, and as every bo-
dy must see the nee ssity Of newspapers at
this particular time, it does seem that all,
ought to take warning from the repeated fail
ures recently and at once insure vitality to the
remaining publications by paying up arrears.
The Progress viii not suspend ii it can get
its dues, but if it should be forced to do SO,
would not this community feel its loss very
sorely at this time?
Year: 1861

We are sorrow to see the announcement Of
the suspension OF tAe Wilmington Herald. -
It affords US pleasure, however. to chronicle
the determination of the editor to enter the
service of the State for the time being with a
view Of resuming its publication again when
circumstances will justify.


Almost every other mail brings US inteil-
sence Of suspension and thus many commu-
nities are deprived of the medium through
which they have heretofore obtained the news.
This might be avoided in great degree by sub
scribing for the Progress This paper has no
notion Of suspending, SO those desiring per-
mancnt news medium would do well to send
in their orders immediately, accompanied by
the cash.
Year: 1861

1t is impossible to shut once eyes to the rapid
drift of the country into the arms of the Man
Horseback, i'm other words, into tho arms of a
regular military despotism. We do not say this
in dsparagement of the . Man on Horseback" !"
who is about our best protector and the only
defence we are likely TO haye from anarchy. and
that most despotic of al despotisms-tbe despot-
ism of the mob The rapid transition. are un


dergoing, however. from Self Government to a
Government of Guns, is food for reflection to the
contemplative mind. See the procamations we
people of Missouri, and another from General
Butler, TO the people Of Baltimore. In ordinary
Year: 1861

GREAT REJOICING--When the arrived
here yesterday by the extra train that the con
vention had passed the secession ordinance and
adopted the constitution of the Confederate
States, there great re tjoicing and huzzaing
an ! several cam fired in honor of the
great event. The goth of May is surely lucky
day for the " Old North S. ate "
Year: 1861




The Monticello returned to SewelIs Point
yesterday Inorning and exchanged several shots
with the battery at that point, but our fire
proved so hot she soon retired. Nodoay hurt
on our side.


Again late in the afternoon another ship Of
the feet in returning to the squadron from up
James River had to come within range Of the
SewelIs Point guns when she was opened upon
by the Point battery. Theship returned the
fire and brisk cannonading was kept up for
some time until finally the ship was compelled
to return and anchor up in the mouth OF James
River TOR the night; not being ab e % pass our
battery and reach the feet. Again nobody
hurt on our side. The ship hit several
times but extent Of damagc nat known.


The Monticello also received further damage
in the attack Of the morning but not known
how much.


There will doubtless be more fun to-day.
The troops around here are all in good trim
and eager to commence their work


All is comparatively quiet herr this morn
ing. +.
Year: 1861

NASHVILLE, August l3.-Judgo Catron, of the
Supreme Court has been expelled from Nash.
Vile by the vigilance committee, for refusing
to resign his office as as associate judge of the
supreme court.


He was obliged TO leave his wife in Nashville
on account of her sickness.
Year: 1861

PRopHETIc WoRps.-The following
is from a speech of Henry Clay, deliv.
cred in the Senate Feb. 3, 1850, and re.
ported in the Congressional Globe:


But if unhappIy, we should be in
yolved in war, in civil war, between the
two parts of this Coniederacy, in which
the effort upon one side should be to re
strain the introduction Of slavery into
the new Territories, and upon the other
side to force its introduction there, what
a spectacle should we present to the as
tonishment of mankind in an effort, not
to propagate rights, butt must say it,
though / trust it will be understood to be
said with no design to excite feeling-a
war to propagate 'crongs in the Terrific
ries thus acquired from Mexico. 1t
would be a war in which we should have
no sympathies, no good wishes in which
all mankind would be against Us in
which our own history itself would be
against us f.; for, from the commencement
of the Revolution down to the present
time, we have constantly reproached our
British ancestors for the introduction Of
slavery into this country
Year: 1861

little birds to whose sweet carol thou hast
so often turned to listen, thy pure spirit
has flown away, bearing our hearts with
it up to God and the loved ones who
dwet with Him.


Truly, of such is the kingdom Of heav-
en-. O, thou ye whose bleeding hearts
are yearning for the little one so lately
fed from the home circle, draw closer in
the bonds of loye--bow low above the
family altar and pray to God.to purity
your hearts that they become fit dwelling
places for the dear departed, a resting
place for angel wings for yours is a
treasure in Heayen--yoUrs is a baby al
ways.


Through the long weary years Of futu-
rity, when the eye grows dim and the
brow furrowed, how often will you look
back and thank the kind Father that he
has thus given you little one in Heaven.
Is it not beautiful thought that one
whom you have loved and cared for is an
angel is a dweller with God and His be-
loved,


Yes, the memory of this lille one
whom God has taken 10 keep for you in
purity always, will be a bright spot, a
beautiful picture on memory's wall, Of
which you will never weary, at the same
time feeling the assurance that It awaits
you il Heaven.


Then linger not over the beautiful clay
look aloft, your little one is not that
piece Of beautiful scuIptuary-you did
not love that; it was the sweet spirit that
now undefiled and purified dwells forever
in a Heavenly home. You have been
permitted TO add a jewel to His crown,
and God has added a new link to the sill
yer chain drawing you Heayenward.-
Then part the curls over the icy brow,
cross the little hands over the little pulse
less breast, robe your little one in spot
less white, strew fresh flowers around,
and leave your forsaken casket to sleep
in the quiet grave; then turn to God
who gave, and remember the sweet prom
ise GOT such is the Kingdom of Heav-
en"--a Savior gave it.
Year: 1861

ArrA1Rs AT Sr. LoUIs,-The follow
ing is from private letter, dated St
Louis May 2:


"Our Legislators meet to-day, and we
expect they will attempt to vote the State
out of the Union. The Confederate flag,
are and have been flying here for some
time very quietly. We hardly think
the legislators will dare vote the State
out; but if they do, you may look out
for the hardest fight on record here in
St. Louis. The parties are nearly equal
ly divided and determined, and botn sides
fully armed. We have 5000 United
States troops at Alton, also 5000 at
Springfield, that we can get in four hours
notice; and this new way people have
Of fighting without getting hurt has Civ
en- all parties backbone. went last
night to a place in this city where 1900
men are secretly drilling-500 with
MIME rifles and 700 with Minie muskets.
We have in this city 5000 men fully
armed and equipped, who drill every
night and are perfect in military tactics
and duty, who in case of trouble could
be sworn into the United States service
in five inmates. We also have 1000
troops at our arsenal (Which is barricaded
and made as shong as possible) We
are fully prepared here, and dare them
to attack the city. There are a large
majority of our Representatives and SEN
ators in favor Of secession, and nothing
but fear will prevent them from passing
on ordinance Of secession.


We want to see this Administration
prosecute this war with vigor, We want
100000 men to march from Cairo down,
and 100000 from Washington, and let
them NEE. at Montgomery, and hang
about fifty Of the leaders, and 90 home.
There are millions of good Union men
in the South, who, when they have pro-
lection, will rally to the old flag and
when the reaction comes amongst that
excited people, it will be worse than
French revolution. They have been led
to believe that the North is very much di-
vided on the Union question, and when
they find how much they have been de-
ceived they will hang every leader.


For the last two weeks it has been
impossible to get any side arms here. I
sent to New York for two revolvers, and
they sent me back the money, saying
that they would not sell to anybody in
this State without having the best assu-
rance that they were Union men, and
that they were scarce there. [ then
hunted every pawn brokers office in this
town, and could not even get a second
hand one"
Year: 1861

The entrance into society may be said to take
place Immediately after boyhoOd has passed
away, yet the multitudes take the initiative be-
fore their boards are presentable. 1t is a great
trial, either at a tender or tough age, for an
overgrown boy to 60 to the door, knowing that
there are a dozen girls inside, and knock orr riog
with an absolute certainty that in two minutes
all their eyes will be upon him, Is severe test of
courage. To 60 before these girls and make a
tour Of the room, without stepping on their toes,
is an achievement Of which few boys can boast.
If boy can 20 30 far as to measure OF ten
yards Of tape with one Of the girls and cut it
short at each end, he may stand chance to
spend pleasant evening, but let him not fat
ter himself that all the trials of the evening
are over.


There comes, at last, the breaking up The
dear girls don their hoods and put on their
shawls, and look so mischievous and saucy, 60
unimpressible and independent, as IL they didn't
wish anybody to 60 home with them. Then
comes the pinch, and the boy who has the most
pluck goes to the prettiest girl in the room,
bis tongue clinging to the roof of his mouth /,
and crookiDg out his elbow, stammers out the
words, "Shall / see you homel" She touches
her finger to bis arm, and they walk home feel
ing as awkward as two goslins. As soon as she
Is within her own door, be struts home, and
really thinks he has been, went and gone and
done il.
Year: 1861

composed of thirty-three parts: and the en-
pire embraces, instead of only four millions,
no less than thirty millions of inhabitants


The founders of the Constitution more
over regarded the Union as no mere nation
al or American interest On the contrary,
they confessed with deep sensibility that it
seemed to them to have been reserved for
the people of this country to decide whether
societies of men are really capable of es-
tablishing good government upon reflection
and choice, or whether they are forever
destined to depend for their political con-
stitutions on accident and force. They fear
ed, therefore, that their failure to continue
and perfect the Union would be a misfor
tune to the nations. How much more, sir,
would its overthrow now be q calamity to
mankind


Some form of government is indispenS-
able here as elsewhere. Whatever form
we have, every individual citizen and every
State must cede to it some natural rights,
to invest the Government with the requisite
power. The simple question, therefore, for
us now to decide, while laying aside all
pique, passion, and prejudice is whether it
cOnduces more to the interests of the peO-
pie of this country to remain for the gen.
eral purposes of peace and war, commerce
inland and foreign, postal communications
at home and abroad, the care and disposi-
ton of the public domain, colonization,
the organization and admission of new
States, and, generally, the enlargement of
empire, one nation under our present Con-
stitution than it would be to divide them
selves into separate Confederacies or States.


Our country remains now as it was in
1787-composed not of detached and dis
tant Territories, but of one whole weil-con-
nected and fertile region lying within the
temperate zone, with climates and soils
hardly more various than those of France
or of Italy. This slight diversity quickens
and amplifies manufacture and commerce.
Our rivers and valleys, as improved by art
furnish US system of highways unequaled
in the world. The different forms of labor,
if slavery were not perverted to purposes of
political ambition, need not constitute an
element of strife in the Confederacy,


FRO BE CONTINUED
Year: 1861

THE BURNT DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON
comprises the most compact and all the bust
ness part Of the city, except some wholesale
houses norllward. Nearly all the public
buildings were consumed; and should the
fire extend in the direction in which it was
moving at last accounts, it would sweep all
the tas hionable residences down TO Ashley
river. The city generally contains so many
frame buildings as TO partly account for the
extensive nature OF the conhagration. The
higll wind did the rest Among the buildings
included in the burnt district are two iron
ioundries, one of them lately employed in the
Year: 1861

The YOUNG MEMS RHETORICAL SOCIETY will meet at
Warren Hall this evening. The following question will
be discussed Resolved that slavery the cause of the
present warlare and that is unjust the part our
government to compensate loyal masters for the
loss of their slaves. The public are invited
Year: 1861

SOUTHERN NIGHT MAIL.-Our business
community will be glad TO learn that arrange.
ments have been completed for the accommo-
dation so long sought by them,-of night
mail, both ways, between this city and New
York, and all places south thereof, and that it
commenced last night. Till further notice, it
will close in this city at els p. NJ, and in New
York at $50 P. NJ, and will arrive in both cit.
les early in the morning, before the opening
of the respective post offices. This will great
ly expedite the transaction of business between
the two cities, as it will enable men to answer
the letters received on the same day, and to
write after the closing of the banks and the
expiration of the usual business hours OF the
day, and their letters will be received before
the commencement of business hours the next
morning. 1t will practically reduce the time
required for sending orders and having them
filed and return made, about two days.
Year: 1861

The two members of congress, Conway
and Fouke, who have been conspicuous in the
house of representatives for two or three days,
seeking for a fight could find a splendid op-
portunity to enlist in the fifteenth Massachu-
setts regiment, with a chance of meeting foe
man worthy of their steel. If they insist on
fighting among themselves, it is to be hoped
that congress will elect them to place in the
district Jail, or send them to the Dry Tortu


gas or some harmless place till the war is
Year: 1861

Every House ought to contain a good


CLOTHES WRINGER
Every ard ought to contain one of the new


CLOTHES DRYERS,
Call and see them at


BROWNS KITCHEN STORE,
nle diff 96 Main street
Year: 1861

The Mayor and Police Commissioners
on Saturday granted permission to thu
American telegraph company to connect
their broken wires and resume communi-
cation with Philadelphia and the Norih.-
We hail this movement as an evidence of
wiser COUNCILS than have governed our city
during the past len days, and hope that it
is but :he commencement of the undoing of
much that has been done, and the rescind-
ing of policy that has brought our COM
munity 10 the verge OF bankruptcy and dis
grace. The destruction of bridges and the
open war committed against the General
Government have not met the sanction or
approval of any considerable portion of
those most deeply interested in the future
of Baltimore The real sentiment of the
community has been overwhelmed by the
array of an armed power coming upon US
with such appalling suddenness as TO es-
iablish reign of terror worthy rather or
Austria than of a free and Christian people.


The resumption OF tclegraphic operations
is yet under restraint that we hope will
be promptly removed. Any attempt TO ex-
ercise surveillance over dispatches we
apprehend 10 be sn act OF open hostility
and war, and in the name of the people of
Baltimore, we most earnestly protest against
the assumption of such power. 1t is n.
effect voting the State out of the Union
without going through any of the ordinary
formalities that have preceded such an act





in the Gulf States. We profess TO De law
abiding community, and utterly deny and
repndiate the assumption of illegal powers
by those whose duty il is to enforce and see
that the laws are properly execuied.-Bah.
american.
Year: 1861

The Southern Homestead says that, "Ihs
practice OF regulating the food OF horses by
.he amount of work they are .squired TO
perform, is a good one il propsai iy followed
For example, horse when lying compare
lively idle, as in winter, should have less
solid food than amid the hard work of spring
and summer. Again, il horse is about TO
perform a work of extra labor, i: is well TO
fortify him with little extra feeding before
hand. But the mistake we refer TO is the
Practice of over feeding him an hour or so
before putting him 10 work. If an extra
service is required of horse OIL any partic-
nlaE day extra feed is 10 be given HIM, let
him have it The evening beforehand, rather
than in the morning, an hour or two before
being put TO work. Why SO Because if
he is put TO work so soon after eating, his
food does not become digested, and he is
obliged 10 carry about with him large
mass of undigested fodder, which is rather
burden than help TO him. If he is we'll
fed The evening before, the food is simulated
changed 10 aesh and blood-and sends
health and vigor through all the system
As general rule, working horse should
be fed regularly, both as TO the time and
the amount.
Year: 1861

great many foolish things are said and
done in the world, among which an uh-
known writer classes The following


For young man 10 think that he does
himself credit by hanging round stores ard
taverns, smoking bad cigars, and paying
tor whiskey and oysters. in order TO be call
ed "liberal," by clique of youths as soft
in the brain as himself.


For lady 10 be annoyed because gentle
men do not always give her the best half of
the street and the incest seat in the public
assembly. She should moi forget that these
conventional courtesies are no: her right
any farther than they choose TO concede
them.


For an unhedged clerk 10 think that he
must buy exravagant gloves and cravats
for every festive occasion, because Jonas,
whose father is worth thirty thousand dol
lars does so. The best way OF proving his
manhood would be TO leave such things
entirely alone.


For girl to stay away from a party be-
cause she has worn all her dresses and
cant have new one. Isn't it something
KIN 10 self-conceit for her 10 imagine that
people have nothing to do but 10 think
abont her and her dresses.


For man 10 be extra fastidons abont
colognes, diamond finger ring, and scented
pocket handkerchiels, and then set society
et defiane with his cigar case and tobacco
box.


For girl 10 think that she is establishing
her character as a young lady of fashion,
by allowing her mother 10 toll through all
the drodgery OF the house, and the invest
ing her money in gaudy breaches and arli-
fciaI flowers.


For man TO suppose himself geute-
man because he touches his hat TO a party
of splendidly dressed young ladies', while
he scorns to lend helping hand TO the old
woman struggling across the street.


For simple working girl 10 buy imiia-
tion jewelry, because her wealthyI neigh
Dor spends a small fortune in the real.


For an eldery young lady TO think she
renews her bloom by dressing in the style
OF sixteen. with pink roses in her bonnet
and ermine roses on her cheeks.


For an old batcheIor TO attempt TO darn
his own stockings without good stock oil
patience, or to venture where there are a
dozen pretty girls.
Year: 1861

When we endeavoI TO estimate The worth
OF an immortal soul we are utterly lost in
the attempt. The art of spiritual compnta-
ton is not governed BY The same principles
and rule which guide our specula,ions con
cerning earthly objects. The value OF gold
silver, Merchandise, food. raiment, land.
and houses is easily regulated by custom
convenience, or necessity. Even the more
capricious and imaginary worth of a pic.
lure, medal, or statue, may be reduced to
systematic rule. Crowns and scepters have
had their adjudged valuation, and king
'doms have been bought aud sold for sums
of money. But who can fix The adequate
price 10 a human soull "What will it
profit man if he gain the whole world and
lose his own soni2 or what shall a man
gain in exchange for his own soul


The principles of ordinary arithmetic all
fail here, and We are constrained 10 say
that He alone who paid the ransom for sin.
ners, and made the souls OF men His pur-
chased possession, can comprehend and
solve. the arduous question. They are in.
deed bought with price but are not re-
deemed with corruptble things, as silver
and gold, but with the precious blood of
Christ as of a lamb without blemish and
without spot. We shall only ascertain the
value of soul when we shall be fully able
10 estimate the worth of Saviour.
Year: 1861

Does any enierprising individual wish 10
form colony at the North Pole of Africa,
or any far off place where The voyages viii
be warranted never TO come back again p
If SO, we can point out quite cargo whose
export would never be lamented over in
their native land. We are not sure but the
Government would pay their entire ex-
peuse 10 get rid of them finally aud forever
Here is list of The most promising


The man who can't live within salary,
and is always waiting to borrow money
but who wears as fine broadcloih and ex-
pensive sleeve buttons as his millionaire
employsr


The woman who brings up her daugh.
tiers on diet Of curl papers and dancing
school, and who "cannot account for Anna
Mar;a's conduct when she elopes with a
pennless dry goods clerk !


The man who would rather buy a new
coat ION crediD and cheat The tailor, than
TO be degraded by a neat patch on his ell
bow.


The woman whose stocking toes resem-
bic culiinder in their ventilaling convent
ences, but who considers nicely executed
darn in The skirt of dress TO be vulgar be-
yond endurance.


The man who is "always making up his
mind" oval, don't know exactly =" and
stands with his hands in his pockets until
it is TOO late 10 do any thing else with them!


The woman who has always 20 stop and
sew on her bonnet strings when she is go-
ing any where-who is universally behind
market, too late 10 get her railroad ticket,
and invariably arrives al The steamboat
landing just three seconds after the plank
has been taken up.