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Year: 1861




JEFF. DAvIs-A correspondent Of the N
Y. Times, writing from Washington under
date of the 9th, at time when it was gen.
orally supposed there that DAVIS was dead as
reported, thus portrays his merits and de-
merits:


No man who remains is capable of playing
the despot On so large scale. None, GER
tainly, who could perform it to the perilous
extreme required for the compactness of a
cause which is itself unsound, or who has
popularity or public confidence enough to
dare attemptit. Davis was a great chieftain.
Cool, courtly, plausible and talented, he con-
cealed under a woman's gentleness and the
professions of a Christian, will Of adamant
and the unscrupulousness of devil. Ex-
perienced, both as soldier and statesman,
he could initiate the policy for either his
Cabinet or his Generals and being equal, il
not superior, to any Of them in details, he
could safely direct and watch the execution
Of the plans he had set on foot Too lofty to
descend to the vulgarity of temper, it was no
task for him to be aifable in his discourse
and gentle in his manners. Thus, through
the profound philosophy of pride, he seemed
one Of the meckest and most estimable OF
men, and insensbly won the love of all his
partisans who we're permitted to approach
him. He needed all these qualities for the
enormous task he had assumed. The
smothered loyalty which bubbled for vent
at every footstep of his path, could not have
been kept down by an ordinary tyrant,whie
the ability which enabled him 70 concentrate
| a country half unwilling SO that it should
outnumber on every battlefield country
five times as powerful in men and means,
deserves the name Of "genius." f.
Year: 1861

A CLERGYMAN, while walking the deck of
steamer at st. John, b. where secession
ism had considerable food, noticing the
American flag flying from the masthead Of a
ship, tauntingly said to Col. Favor: "-Why
don't you take a slice off that flag, since you
have lost portion of your country ~ YAM
kec like the Colonel quickly replied !" Why
don't you tear leaf from your Bible because
a part of your church have fallen from gracee"
The clergyman had no more to say on that
subject
Year: 1861

M. GLATARD has invented harness which
can be detached from the horse by merely
pulling rein separately devoted to that
purpose. A brake at the same time stops
the carriage. This permits the driver, in
case his horse becomes unmanageable, to let
him go entirely free from the harness, and
so that he will not be likely to injure himself
Year: 1861

No enjoyment can be transitory-the i'm.
preston which it leaves is permanent and
what is done with diligence and effort com
lnunicatcs a hidden force, Of which we can
not say how far its influence may extend.
Year: 1861

The sun that only burns the brows OF
other men turns the work of the farmers s
hands to glory and gold. The rains that


bring discomfort to others, are beating the
reveille of life and plenty for him.
Year: 1861

NJ Cedar Falls Iowa. The above Hotel has lately been
enlarged and newly furnished throughout, and pre-
pared to attend to the wants Of all who may favor me
with CALL have in connection with the above House
large and comodous Stable with good osers In attend
ance The Office Of the Western Stage Company is at
this Hsuse Stages leave daily for the East South and
West. 1:sf
Year: 1861

ROMANCE OF THE CAMP.--On Monday after
noon two gentlemen solid looking farmers
arrived in Camp Curtin, who sought an in
terview with the officer Of tho day, and in
formed him that they were in search of a
girl who had strayed away. The officer
thought military camp queer place to hunt
for stray girls, especially as it reflected on
the virtue and dignity of the men-at-arms
nevertheless the gentlemen were at liberty
to make search AS the old song says, ''they
hunted her high and they hunted her low,h
but they did not hunt her "when a wear
passed away for 10 in less than an hour
she was found on guard doing duty as a sem
tinel; in the uniform of Captain Knhn's COM
pany of Summer Rifles, Carlisle. We do not
know what name she enlisted under 10 pro-
tect the honor of her countrys flag, but her
real name is Sophia Cryder, and her residence
only about mile from this city. She had
been in Capt. Kuhn's company a week. She
is plump lass Of only sixteen years Of age.
This is the first case of the kind thnt has
been brought to light, but we are informed


that the most reckless daredevil attached 10
the Seventh Regiment of the three months
volunteers was women--the notAsr of four
misunderstanding Union. '.~.1
Year: 1861

~ The notes Of the City Bank Of Ottawa will
be received on deposit and redeenediu New York
exchange at y Of per cent, by the Western Ma
rine and Fire Insurance Company.
rucE7kt T. n WnnutqnFeTE pres1dent
Year: 1861

How TO WIN AT PoKER-The St. Louis Evening News says that on Tuesday night a party of gamblers were engaged in playing at a den on Locust street, when one of the party lost considerable amount of money. The lost money of the losing gambler was placed upon the table, and his opponent reach ing the cards to him, told him to < cut" He immediately did so by sticking his knife through the gamblers hand and pinnng 1t to the table He then grasped the money and in the excitement escaped.
Year: 1861

THE VIRGINIA STATE CoNvENTIoY.-This body assembled at Richmond on the 18th instant. Nothing of importance will be trans acted until the result of the deliberations of the Convention at Washington is known. When their delegates shall have returned and submitted their report the Convention will act Their action will be submitted to vote of the people
Year: 1861

Bey~ We are under many and lasting obliga- tions to the gentlemanly officers of the steamer Golden State, for the favors received at their hands last evening and would say 10 all those having business or wishing down river trip, to make arrangements to ship this evening on the Golden State as she is a swift and reliable boat, offcered by as gcntIemanly men as exist
Year: 1861

THE New England Farmer gives the fol- lowing remedy for pin worms In horses: Mix gill of clean wood ashes with cut feed, and give the horse every other day one feed for a week, and watch the result. If you observe small white streaks about the anus, continue the doeses q week longer
Year: 1861

Eg7g- Remember that the UNION office will, in the course of a week or ten days have added the necessary material to do all kinds of job work, and those having such work to be done, will best consult their interests by calling at this office We shall endeayor to please all
Year: 1861

TIE three Oregon Presidential electors could not consent to appoint messenger to brng their vote to Washington, as their mile age lover sl5,000) was too nice plum to De given away. They all three are coming On, and will divide the mileage.
Year: 1861

We are now prepared to manufacture our
goods with dispatch, as our force is much larger
than heretofore.


We have the best of workmen, and no effort
will be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor US with their pat
rouaCe uOl0-3m
Year: 1861

CHAIN BRIDGE, Sept. Ga dispatch to the
Associated Press, from an anonymous source,
states that Captain Strong, of the second regi-
ment Of Wisconsin volunteers had a narrow
escape to-day. Ke was out on picket duty,
three miles in front Of our lines, On the vir.
ginia side of the river, opposite the Chain
Bridge. He being mounted, and in advance of
his men, he was suddenly surrounded, and
taken prisoner by six secessonists, four in
fntry, and two cavalry. After taking him
a short distance to the rear they demanded his
pistols. Thinking this his only chance of es.
cape, he drew n revolver, fired and shot two
of his captors, and then putting spurs to his
horse, started for the camp on full run. The
rest Of the party fired upon him, one ball pass.
ing through his canteen, another through his
coat, grazing the skin, and third ball went
through his left check, passing out of his
mouth nevertheless, he made good his escape
and came into camp this evening. He is ready
again to enter upon his duty. Capt Strong is
a gallant officer, and fought bravely at Bull
Run.
Year: 1861

Why is IT So?-An exchange says: Fas.
ten nail or key to string, and suspend it.
from your thumb and finger, and the nail
will oscilate like a pendulum. Let some one
put his hand under the nail, and it will
change to a circular motion. Then let a
third person put his hand upon your should
er, and the nail becomes in a moment sta
lionary.
Year: 1861

Hop YEAsr.-Boil a half pint Of hops
in pint of water, until the full strength has
been obtained; strain off the water, and add
TO the same one pound of flour, mixing we'll;
let it stand till cool, and then add half a
pint of malt, which may be had from the
brewers or bakers.
Year: 1861

A PRoPosED PEACE DEMONSTRATIONS IN
New w'YoRK.-A New York correspondent
says arrangements are being made for a great
peace meeting to be held sometime near the
first of December, which is expected, from
its magnitude and the character of the par
ties concerned in it, will! make deep impress
sion on the country.
Year: 1861

We make the following extract, showing
the exper,ness of Chinese thieves, from Life
Among the Chinese q recent work by Rev.
r. S. Maclay, a missionary of the Methodist
Episcopal Church:


"A foreign ship captain was once dining
at the table Of foreign merchant in China
when the conversation turned on this sub.
ject, and number of illustrative anecdotes
were rec,ed by the members of the com
pany. Among the incidents related was
one in which it happened that the burg lar
had entered the room where the occupant
was sleeping, and had stolen the laid off
clothing of the sleeper without disturbing
his slumbers. The Captain received this
story with staunch increduility, and declared
with emphasis tha, he defied any person to
enter room where he was sleeping without
awaking him.


Why said the gentleman at whose table
he was dining, there is Chinese thief in
this city who can steal the sheet on which
You are sleeping, without awakng you


'Impossbe!' cried the indignant captain.
The merchant, however, was in earnest
about the matter, and it was finally agreed
that the captain should spend few nights
in designated room of the merchants
house, inst TO test the matter.


In accordance with the arrangement, the
thief was informed of the circumstances
and was assured of safety if caught on the
premises during the time specified. The
captain occupied the 70 IN one or two nights
and nothing ,ranspired to disturb his repose
The succeeding night about two hours pas
| 1, ;..h, ,I. a. had bo ~
of the room in which the captain slept, an'
finding all quiet within, cautiously mad
his entrance. 1t was hot summer night
and the sleeper in his night clothes lay
about the middle of the bed, having his
person only partially covered with thlr
counterpane. Softly approaching the bed
side the 'hief removed the counterpane and
then addressed himself to the sheet on
which the sleeper was lying, he began in the
gentlest manner to fold it up in narrow plies
Ienglhwise. In a few minutes the last fold
of the sheet came close to the form of the
sleeper. And now came the most difficull
part of the performance. 1t was compare
tivel easy to fold up that part of the sheet
not in immediate contact with the captain
person bat he must remove that part beneath
him ,lthout disturbing his repose. Taking
II straw in his hand. the thief passes round
to the other side of the bed, and softly un.
covering the sIeeper's side proceeded gently
to tickle him with the straw. instantly the
sleeper begins to squirm and shrink and af
ter few seconds roll heavily over away
from the prosecuting straw, and quite Oft the
coveted sheet, thus leaving the prize to be
gathered up and carried off in triumph by
the thief. Next morning the captain awok
from his refreshing sleep, to his utter sur
prise and amaz ment, behold the sheet was
gone.
Year: 1861

BREvEr is commission which gives An
officer title and rank in the army above his
pay, bu, if he exercises a command accord
ing to his brevet he receives the pay attach
ed to his brevet ranks.
Year: 1861

The report that Qneen Victoria was about
to cast herself upon the bosom of the Ro-
man Catholic Church, and the story of her
mothers conversion to the same faith before
her death, turns out to be heartlest hoax.
Year: 1861

The Georgetown CD. C) correspondent
of the Boston journal relates an adventure
of wounded Zouave, flying from the battle
Of Bull Run:


After receiving his wound, it bIed to such
a degree as to excite The pity of mounted
officer, who offered the soldier his horse
The retreat had not then begun, and the
soldier rode rom the battlefield in this direc
ton. Soon after he noticed the stampede
and putting spurs to his horse, flew along
in advance of the rest. But loss of blood
soon persuaded him to try the charity of the
first farm house he came TO- Dismounting
lady came to meet him. The si4ht Of his
bloody face and clothes excited her sympa
thv. and with fearful eyes she asked him to
enter the house He did so, and she bathed
his face and dressed his wounds. When
she had done all she could for him, she
asked him if "e was not sorry he had come
TO fight the South, and if he would engage
in another baltIe?" Most certainly, ma'lam,
if live through this" was the reply
"How can you be so infatuated!" said she.
But you must not stay longer or you will
he taken. | have lost a son by the war.-
am the mother of jackson the landlord Of
the Marshall House" Here WAS a w"nian's
heart larger than her resentment of wrong.
Year: 1861

PLAYING PossuM--A KNowING ANIMAL
A correspondent Of the american Agricul
turist, at Union Springs, Indiana, relates a
touching story of dog at that place. A
large number of sheep had been killed in
the neighborhood, and an apparently wo;th.
less eur, kept at a grocery was suspected of


The crime, though for long time no proof
could be brought against him. But "mur-
der will out" and one day farmer and his
neighbor saw the dog besmeared with blood,
in the act of tearing sheep which was still
alive. As soon as the dog saw he was dis
covered, he ran to wood lot about fifty
yards north of the spot, and the man at
once proceeded to the grocery, which stood
half mile distant in southwest direction,
to inform the owner. To their surprise, on
entering the store, they saw there the very
animal they came to complain of, lying on
the floor apparent y asleep, as though moth
ing had happened, and as clean as though
Just washed. But on examination they
found h IN very warm and very wet, he hav
ing undoubtedly washed himself in hur-
ry, and run for life to his master. But the
evidence was too strong against him.
Year: 1861

HoRsEs FIGur-Some persons perhaps
are not aware, that in charge of cavalry,
the horses fight more bitterly than the men;
tramping down footmen, tearing them with
their teeth and making fierce battle. One
can easily fancy what terrible slaughter a
body of these horses make, when the dash
into the ranks of an enemy, mad and wild
with excitement, and reckless of danger.
The worst Of it is, they necessarily main
rather than kill, and their victims are torn
crushed, and broken, and made to suffer in
tense agony.
Year: 1861

AN INTERESTING FUNERAL CoRrEG E.-The
San Juan Press says that the remains of
David Lewis, a Welchman, were escorted to
the grave in that place, on Tuesday last by
procession of nearly hundred and fifty
persons, including many ladies, who, on the
way chanted, in full chorus, a melancholy
dirge, such as is Gus omary on like occasions
in Wales, of which country he was native
The effect was solemn and impressive. The
Press aIds-it seemed to US, who were un
used to the scene, that nothing could be more
beautifully appropriate.


A gentleman is sitting at our elbow AS we
write, who once accompanied Funeral
procession for three miles-all on foot
with double choir, relieving each other
alternately and chanting in full chorus the
entire distance.
Year: 1861

A Judge and counsellor being upon in
different terms, a client of the counseTs
making bis appearance at the bar with his
jaw terribly swelled, the judge remarked:


'Mr-, this client of yours would make
an excellent counsellor, he's all jaw which
set the court in a roar of laughter against
the counsellor.


MAY it please your honor. think he
would make better a Judge, for his jaw is
all on one side


The retort turned the laugh against the
Judge, and from that day they were on the
best terms of friendship.


A patriotic lady in Palmer, Massachusetts,,
when she ;eard of the new and loud call
made by the Government for additional reg
iments of artillery, cavalry and infantry,
remarked:


"Sbe had no doubt the cavalry and artil
lery could be had in abundance but if the
Government wanted further supply of In
fantry they had better send some of the
volunteers home"
Year: 1861

Cows LEAKING THEIR M1LK.-A
correspondent of the Prairie Farmer
says, that where COWS lose their milk
by leaking, the evil may be rcmedied
by applying a small quantity Of coLlod-
con to the end Of the teat immediately
after milking. This will.at once form a
thin, tough covering or skin, which
will prevent the leakage, and which
may readily be removed before milk
ing again,
Year: 1861

| y minister in one Of our orthodox
churches, while on his way to preach a
funeral sermon in the country, called to
see one Of his members, an old widow
lady who lived near the road he was
travelling. The old lady had Just been


making some sausages, and she felt
proud Of them, they were so plump,
round and sweet. OF course, she IN
sisted on the minister taking some of
the links home to his family. He OBJ
.jected, on account OF not having his
portmanteau along. This was over
ruled, and the old lady, wrapping them
in rag, carefully placed q bundle in
each pocket Of the preacher capacious
coat. Thus equipped he started for the
funeral.


While attending to the solemn cere-
monies Of the grave, some hungry dogs
scented the sausages, and were not long
IN tracking them to the good mans
oycrcoat. Of course, this was a great
annoyance, and he was several times
under the necessity Of kicking these
whelps away The obsequies of the
grave completed, minister and people
repaired to the church where the func-
raj discourse was to be preached


After the sermon was finished, the
minister halted to make some remarks
to his congregation, when a brother,
who wished to have an appointment
given out, ascended the pulpit steps
and gave the minister's coat hitch to
get his attention. The divine thinking
it dog having a design upon his pocll-
ct, raised his foot, gave a sudden kick,
and sent the good brother sprawling
full length on the floor.


"You will excuse me, brethren and
sistcrsI'' said the minister confusedly,
and without looking at the work he had
done, ''for could not avoid it. Ihave
sausagcs III my pocket, and that dog
has been trying to grab them ever since
| came upon the premises"


Our readers may judge Of the effect
such an announcement would have at
d funeral.
Year: 1861

ENLIsrIEG does not seem to flourish
very extensively at the present time. There
are not lsss than four places in town to get
permanent situations in the army from three
to five ) ears, but nobody seems to take. Its
too hot just now 10 do anything-let alone
going South to fight mosquitoes IN their native
iairs
Year: 1861

CoULDN'T STAND IT.-The harvest
hands find this style OF weather little too
severe Tor their energies many Of them
quit of entirely. The idea Of folio wing up
reapi g machine With thermometer at 100 9
degrees in the shade and not less than $50
in the sun may suit sslamandsrs, but human
flesh and blood caves In
Year: 1861

ORPHAN CHILDREN.-We understand


that those Germans who are opposed to send


ing the dependant orphan children OF this
county to the Poor House have taken it upon
themselves to procure for them places in fami-
ice, and bind them out for the term Of their
minority. Some have already found homes
through the efforts Of those philsnthropic gen.
tlemen. We hope they will succeed with the
Year: 1861

The New York Tribune of this morning says:


The results OF the bank statement are considered in the
street as very favorable showing the reduction of loans
which we indicated yesterday, with large increase in
specie The reduction in loans involuntary arising
from the contraction OF business The actual amount of
specie in bank day is greater than the average The
reduction of loans is still surprising, as large
amount OF the new treasury notes included by the
banks in the loan line The comparison with the nrevi
vious week is follows:
Year: 1861

While some workmen were digging around
gas pipe for the purpose Of finding leak, in New
Haven, Conn, last Monday, one of the men struck
hitting the gas and causing tremendous explosion,
which scattered the earth in all directions, but
very fortunately, no person was injured.
Year: 1861

There are now no less than seven Protestant So
cietes established in Florence, Italy, holding meet
ings for worship every Sunday. Four of these are
made up of foreigners residing in or passing
through the city, and the other three for the most
part, are composed Of converted Italians
Year: 1861

was not prudent 70 confine him with the rest OF
the prisoners, and he was placed in what is called
the 'supper arch, in solitary confinement. His
cell was next to the notorious Pete York, who
died some time ago, and York loaned Lynch a
book, about which trouble arose, as Lynch cut
all the pictures out Of il. An i'll feeling grew up
between the two, and Lynch took his iron spoon,
and, after sharpening the handle to a point. con
cealed it about him, and shortly afterward he and
York we're let out with party to battle, and on
passing up stairs to their cells, Lynch stabbed
York feaTfully about the neck and face, but not
fatally. For this he received sentence Of two
years in addition to his former sentence.


Shortly after he again became pentent, and
was taken out of his solitary cell ami placed in
the whip-shop. His cell was in the same division
with McNulty, who killed Officer HOdgdon, and
they together contrived plan to escape, over
power the guard, get possession Of the keys, re-
lease the prisoners and make united escape,
but was discovered by the guard finding the door
of Lynch's cell so drilled and weakened that the
slightest effort would force it open, and this led
to the development of the scheme.


After this he was chained TO the val, aud eight
months ago was so earnest in his protestatons for
future good behavior that he was released, and
again laid scheme to kill his officer, but mistak
ing convict who had entered his cell to remove
a bucket, felled him to the floor, whereupon the
officer rushed in and secured Lynch after vio-
lent struggle He was then chained again and
kept so until the weakness of consumption which
attacked him some two months ago, made it pru
dent TO remove the shackles.


He was then taken TO the hospital, and the first
thing he contrived was to steal and conceal knife
but it was discovered and taken from him. He
gave sign of repentance during his illness; he
was delirious towards his death, and constantly
talking of slaughtering and killing. he was
probably one of the most blood thirsty. cruel and
incorrigible prisoners ever confined in the State