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Year: 1861

Talking about misrepresentation, why does
the Worcester Spy, when it quotes from US
the statement that Mr.. Sumner advocated cap
plying immediate and wholesale emancipa
ton, leave of the remainder of our sentence,
to wit $50 far as that event is possibl. with
the government and the army % Answer us
that.-BoSton Journal


We did quote the whole, as you will see by
referring sonee more to our two extracts"
And we put after it quotation from Mr.. Sum-
ner's lecture, which explicitly contradicted
what you said. He did not propose "immedi-
ate and wholesale emancipation" either with
or without qualifications. He carefully alb
stained from proposing any plan. And take
notice: the question is not xhat Mr.. Sumner
might propose should he devise and announce
a plan for dealing with slavery in connection
with the rebellion, but whether he did propose
such scheme as you alleged, or any other
scheme. We repeat that your account of his
position, as stated in his lecture, was not cor
rect; nor can you make it correct by quoting
what you fancy Mr.. Sumner would propose
should lie cut himself loose from the admins
tration, and put forth in opposition to it very
radical policy on the "contraband" question
When you find him in such a position vou
can state the fact without doing injustice.
Year: 1861

torcal Society. The name of Gorges is per-
petuated by The new Tor! in Portland harbor,
TO which his name has been given, and that
of Popham will be equally well preserved by
the recent act of the secretary of war. The
fitness of these designations will be obvious
IN all
Year: 1861

The following is list of the forts OF the
United States which have been seized by the
rebels. with the cost Of the same and the
number of men and guns each contains when
e III III o,I ar,nod
Year: 1861

ROMANTIC ELoPEMENT ON AN OX-SLED-A
JUBILANT BRIDEGROOM. - The Detroit Free
Press relates the following, for the truth of
which it vouches:


An ox-team attached to lumber-sled and
bearing astride its cross beams a cross grained
young man and buxom girl of about eighteen,
dragged its slow length along Larned street
yesterday, and halted in front of Justice Pur-
dy's office. The couple dismounted and enter
ed the Office, where they made known their
wishes, and requested to be married immedi
ately. The expected bridegroom said he had
come to town with load of produce for his
employer, who owned the team and as Susan
wanted to buy a kaliker dress, he had brought
her along on the top of the bags. On their
way in they had talked the matter over, and in
view Of the fact that they sorter liked each
other, and had done considerable courtin' on
the sly, concluded to get married They de-
clared themselves of age, and took the bonds
for better or for worse. The Bridegroom was
very much elated, and kissed the bride an un-
reasonable number of times. Then he rcques-
ted the court to kiss her, and even went so far
as to intimate that all respectable persons
among the spectators might enjoy the same
privilege. He was especially elated on the
newspaper question. "Put er in," lie said,
in reckless manner, Put er in the paper.
and make Susan's name all capitals. I'll pay
for big letters. What's the use of getting
married to putty gal unless you can get it in
the papers % In the midst of this jubilatiou
the thought Of the old man struck him, and he
sobered down as though a shower bath had
fallen on his head. Come, Susan" he said
taking her hand, -'lets go home and see it out
Lord, won't he be mad !" And he drew
sigh and switched up the cattle, whose slow
gait seemed all too fast for his papitating hopes
and fears.
Year: 1861

A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE-So of the
most learned and distinguished men in Spain
have united in society for the purpose of
forming universal language, to be spoken by
all the tribes of the earth, in the place of pres.
ent varying dialects.
Year: 1861

A melancholy occurrence happened at Asst
leys Royal Ampitheatre, London, on the 7th
of January, by the escape of the lions kept for
expibition, from their den In the morning,
the men who usually attend to cart away the
manure, were startled by the loud roaring Of
the lions, but as they had on former occasions
heard somewhat similar sounds, they proceeded
with their work as usual The noise however,
did not subside, but on the contrary increased,
and in few minutes the men were horror
struck at behOdiug one of the lions struggling
with man named Jarvey, yard helper in the
establishment. Mr. Crockett the owner of the
infuriated beasts, being sent for, rushed upon
the stage where the lion was running about
with the unfortunate Jarvey 10 his mouth,
with the design to rescue him. He instantly
seized stable fork and dealt the lion heavy
blow on the side Of the head which caused it
to let the man go; but instead of running
away, he turned round and seemed inclined to
spring upon his master. Another powerful
blow however, made the enraged animal turn
and run away Medical aid was Immediately
brought for poor Jarvey, but on the arrival of
the surgeon life was found to be extinct AZ
ter the body Of Jarvey had been removed, Mr.
Crockett went in search of the three lions who
were roaming about the theatre One was
seen running about at remote corner of the
stage another was in the arena, and the other
could not be seen. The lioness was the first
that was attempted to be secured, but this was
work Of extreme danger and difficulty, as the
assistants were all afraid of even approaching
the beast. On seeing Mr.. Crockett, the lioness
made dash through the pit saloon, whence
she rushed up the box staircase and entered
the private boxes, and took up most threat
ening attitude. Nothing daunted, Mr.. Crock
EFT entered the box, placed leather collar
round her neck, and having secured her head,
she was hauled out of the place by ropes and
inally placed in security. From the private
box, Mr.. Crockett saw another of the animals
playing on the stage with quantity of rib
bons and stage properties, and with compari-
lively little difficulty it was placed again in the
cage and after few minutes search the third
was recaptured.
Year: 1861

Horace Greely y has been constrained
to come out over his own name, in
the Tribune, with an article partly de-
fensivc and partly apo!ogetic, in an
swcr to those who have arraigned his
course on the war. With regard to
certain and many paragraphs in the
Tribune, rejecting injuriously upon
the Administration, he says that he
did not write or suggest one of them,
and he intimatcs that that fact re-
lieves him (the editor.in-chicf of the
paper) from the charge of opposing
the Administration. This is a conven-
lent doctrine, rather. lie then con-
fesses that he has not agreed with the
war policy which seemed to be favored
by the Government, and he adds:


But the watchword, Forward to
Richmond i is not mine, nor anything
of like import. | wish to evadc no
responsibility, but to rcpel personal
aspersion. SO with regard to the late
article urginga change in the Cabinet. .
While | know that some of the best
material in the country enters into the
composition of the Cabinet, | yet feel
that changes might be made therein
with advantage to the public service.
Yet | did not write, and did not in
tend to have published, the article
calling for change of Cabinet, which
only appeared through misappre-
henSion."


These are curious statements, but
we suppose Mr.. Greedy is entitled to
the benefit of all doubts. At any rate,
it is gratifying to see the porer of an
earnest public sentiment making itself felt
even in quarters which aspire to control
il. Witness the following, overlooking
the petty personality at the beginning
with which the patient sugars his pill:


Henceforth, bar all criticism in
these columns on army movements,
past or future, unless somebody should
undertake to prove that General Pat
terson is a wise and brave comman-
der. He seems to have none to speak
his praises so if there is anything to
be said in his behalf, will make an
exception in his favor Other than
this, the subject is closed and sealed.
Correspondents and reporters may
state facts, but must forbear COM
ments. l know there is truth that
yet needs be uttered on this sub
ject. but this paper has done its full
share--all that it ought and perhaps
more than it could afford to do, and
henceforth stands back for others.


Hencetorth it shall be the Tribune's
sole vocation to rouse and animate the
American people for the terrible Or
deal which has befallen them. The
Great Republic imminently needs the
utmost exertions Of every loyal heart
and hand. We have tried to serve
her by exposing breakers ahead and
around her henceforth, be it ours to
strengthen. in all possible ways, the
hands of those whose unenviable du-
ty it is to pilot her through them. If
more good is thus to be done, let us
not repine that some truth must be
withheld for calmcr moment, and for
less troubled ears"
Year: 1861

by which I have been surrounded,
have thought my action has not been
sufficiently prompt and energetic, will,
now that these difficulties are under
stood, see to it that they shall be re-
moved, and the means shall be furnish
ed for action as prompt and energetic
as you may desire?


Let me earnestly entreat every man
who has at heart the good name of
the State, to take hold of this matter,
and give me his active assistance.
Let meetings of our people be called,
and the wants of the State explained
to them, and if do not wholly mis-
take the people of Iowa they viii! take
care that the good name of our State
shall not suffer, and will show that
those of us who remain at home can
do our duty to our country as well as
those who follow our flag to the field
of battle. SAMUEL j. kIRKwooD,


July -, 1861. Governor of Iowa.
Year: 1861

1t is said that needles sell in the
South for five cents each, and that
two or three weeks since o man SNUG
gled into Nashville, in his trunk and
about his person, sufficient number
to clear upward of two thousand dol.
lars. He has since made similar
speculation upon spool-cotton, also a
scarce article, and like needles very
likely to escape detection.
Year: 1861

STRING On.-The discovery of springs of
oil so near TO us as the extreme southern part
OF Humboldt county, has naturally developed
a general desire among our citizens to know
the varied uses of the article by which alone
its value can be determined. We have reason
to believe, however, that it is quite different in
its nature from that of the wells in Pennsylva-
MIA, which are now acknowledged to DC rich
accession to the resources of the country vet
there is similarity in their normal condition
The Pennsylvania oil is used for the following
purposes


lst. In medicine it has long been used under
tie name of Seneca oil, and is a valuable lin-
ment, possessing nearly all tie virtues of arn-
Gu, etc.


I'd. As a solvent Of gum, gutta percha, In
dia rubber, ETC., it is said TO be preferable to
any other article.


Sd. In the manufacture of gas it is said to
be cheaper and better than the best fish OIL


4th 1t is now used to a certain extent, for
lubricating purposes, but experiments are in
progress which Justify the belief that it can be
made the very best lubricator in the world


5th. For export, it is WORTH at present, all
it costs, but is extensively shipped to foreign
markets.


Otn- as an Illuminating OIL, III eXceiS any
thing yet produced. 1t is already adopted to
a large extent by the various railroad lines,
and the General Government has just closed
large contract for it to supply the lighthouses.
In fact, it possesses twenty-five per cent. more
Illuminating power than the best coal oil, and
from the fact that it does not chill in the cold,
is far superior to the best sperm oil. In fact,
coal oil no longer pays for making, and soon
the poor whale will only be followed for bis
bone.


The question is quite forcibly suggested,
upon reading the foregoing. have we not mis-.
taken the genuine for coal oil p Sonoma Jour
nal
Year: 1861

A NEW DoDGE.-A few days since as q
couple of miners were passing alorg over Gold
Hill, one of them observed large Dutch pipe
lying in the trail which be picked up. remark.
ing that it was just what be wanted. Per-
eeiving that it was filled, before lighting, he
thrust his knife blade into the bowl. to see that
it was all right The blade coming in contact
with some hard substance he emptied the bowl
to learn what it was, when he discovered fine
specimen of gold quartz, worth about 81
Some miner, at work in drift. had doubtless
picked up the specimen, and concealed it in
his pipe and lost both on his way home The
loss to quartz operators from this kind of spec
ulation is enormous, and calls for some especial
legislative protection.
Year: 1861

The State Convention ordered by the Leg
lsiature OF Missouri is now in session. 1t is
an unaaulteraied, unconditional Union body,
so much so that the Legislature is very much
chagrlned for eallin. it, aud could it be dis
pensed with as easily as it was created, the act
would pass the Legislature, very quickly. The
Convention was ordered to convene in Jefer-
son CITY, but the accommodations there were
so limited and unequal to the comfort OF the
Convention that an adjournment to ST. Louis
was ordered, by a vote of SO to 81 This SEEM
ed death blow to the Secessionists, as it was
flying from secession atmosphere to the bosom
of 5000 majority for unconditional Union men,
Upon the only test question taken, the vote
for the Union stood 60, ana against it 35.-
This was on q proposition to require every
delegate TO swear 10 support the Constitution
OF the United States, as well as that of the
State OF Missouri. The conditional Secession
lists urged this view very strong-that, if the
oath was taken, it was perjury to secede from
The Unlon; but, no matter, the oath was Or
dered The Convention also, Oh motion Of a
g Black Republican delegate from st. Louis,
elected an unconditional Union man permanent
Chairman. Ex-Gov. Sterling Price, Commits
sioner from Georgia to urge the Union men of
Missouri with the Southern Confederacy, ap-
peared at Jefferson City. and was refused
an audience by the Convention, but procured
1t from the Governor of the State and the
Legislature. The Governor made fierce Sc
cesslon speech on the reception Of the Commit
tee, which he hailed in the Cotton States as an
evidence of sympathy. The Convention COM
menced its session in this city on the 4th, when
a Committee on Federal Relations was order
ed, to whom all proposition proposing change
10 the Federal Relations OF the State shall be
referred. A motion was made to give an au-
dience to the Commissioner from Georgia,
when Judge Sample Orr, the Union candidate
for Governor in August last, denounced the
mission of the Georgia ambassador as treason
able, and thought he ought not to be received,
but after discussion, it appeared that it was
best to receive him, on the ground that it
would leave the door open to any future ar
rangement, and, that some time Missouri might
want to send Commissioner to Georgia, to
urge her return to the Union, and that if her
present Commissioner should be shut out that
the insult would be remembered Many Union
men voted therefore to hear him-the vote
standing, ayes 62 nays 80. There is signif-
cance in this, as the thirty-fve will IN no event
sign secession ordinance, and enough others
belonging to the majority of this vote will go
with them TO defeat any secession plan. As
fifty members make a majority, there is no
danger of secession succeeding. On the 5th,
there were two antcoercon resolutions passed
and two strong unequivocal speeches made
One of the ST Louis delegates, also, offered a
resolution dissenting from the doctrines advo-
Gated by the Commissioner from Georgia
Correspondence Altd.
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
viii be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor US with their pat
ronage. nol0-3m
Year: 1861

A question of great importance to the CONNER.
cisl and creditor classes is engaging the atten-
tion of the Administration, and however it may be
decided, it is destined to make q eommOton. We
refer to the question in relation to the powers Of
Provost Jadges to render relief to loyal creditors
against secession debtors. A case has arisen before
Provost Judge Freeze, Of Alexandria, Va. The
Judge granted the relief sought and pronounced in
in favor of the Philadelphia merchant against the
Virginia seeessiOnist Subject to the approval Of
the President The President turned the papers
over to Attorney General Bates, who reversed the
Year: 1861

There are now 81 skeleton regiments in
this city. The latest army order will doubt
less have the effect Of merging them, and
Philadelphia will sooR be able to send an
army of nine or ten thousand men.


The schooner Hannibal from St Thomas
reports the privateer Sumter captured by
one of our men OF war, and taken back 10
Curacoa.-douOdut-


The New York Post says 1000 men viii
90 from that city this week TO Wal
and in case Of necessity seven q.
Year: 1861

Peace Not Far O6:-The New
York Herald commenting upon the
position of England in regard to the
blockade, says:


What is the duty Of the Govern
ment and the people of the free States
under these circumstances? 1t is to
put forth every effort to defeat the
rebel army in the next great battle.
If this is done a victory for the North
is certain, and the experience we
have gained at Big Bethel, Bull Run
and Davis Greek is not in vain. The
next turn to win is rightfully ours
and old scores being thus wiped out,
and the sting Of Southern superiori-
ty in arms extracted, let arrange
nents Immediately be made for the
restoration of peace, instead of con-
tinuing an insane and suicidal strife
for the amusement of England, France.
Spain and all the naval powers of
Europe.


Does the Herald expect that the
Yankees will be permitted to whip
next time, just because they think it
is their turn? d,
Year: 1861

A woman, i'll Ohio, put her baby into
the washing-tub,, and its dirty frock
and petticoat into the cradle, and set
her little boy to rock it, She did not
discover her mistake until the babe
cried. out when she pinned its left leg
to the line, as she hung it out in the
yard to dry.
Year: 1861

Persons desirous to get the Daily
News to forward to their friends at
the different Camps, should always
give notice to that effect the day pre-
vious, as we are not always prepared
to furnish extra quantities.
Year: 1861

Gen. Fremont is reported to have
said that the rebelsin Missouri should
know something. about war pretty
soon. Before he is done with them he
viii probably wish they knew far less
''f that terrible art than they already
H.
Year: 1861

This important subject is handled IN
all Imaginable ways by our intelligent
cotemporaries Of the South, and, sc
far as we have observed, they all look
to foreign powers to accomplish this
end. In fact, it would appear that
we are now to look no longer at home
for attempts to do away with the
blockade, hut, on the contrary, the
cry is our cotton must be had by
Europe, We need not exert ourselves
France or England will interfere in
our behalf, and it will not be- long
before they raise the blockade. We
feel panied to note such expressions
coming as they do from native born
citizens. Decidedly opposed are We
to such policy it does not become
us as Southerners; it is neither dem.
ocratic, nor characteristic. of true
Southrons, and should not be encour-
aged, but rather discountenanced. 1t
is a plain Acknowledgements of what is
not so-our incapability of succeed
ing in prosecuting the present war OF
independence. Can any reasonable
individual gaihsay this. No! 1t is
too palpable.


Nothing would please US better
than to receive the cheering intelli-
gence Of the breaking of the blockade.
but under different circumstances
than those anticipated. The benefi-
cial effects which would arise from
such a result, we are aware would be
in a measure beyond comprehensioas
but we repeat, depend not on foreign
aid; let us prepare and make bold
effort; if we fail, it cannot hereafter,
be thrown r 0;s- faces that we made
no move in that direction, depending
solely on others to take it in hand.-
While battling for independence let
us show to the world that We are in
dependent. If England or any other
power desires breaking the blockade,
we'll and good, by no means though,
lot overtures be made to them bv
our people,


Every foreign item that contains
the least insinuation relative to the
breaking of the blockade being under
advicement, is Immediately snatched
up and made the subject Of lengthy
editorials, or pubic conversations ;
it is paraded before the people, and
painted in colors innumerable, and
to such an extent is it sometimes car
ried, that it disgusts instead of enter
tains. Let US keep calm, and we
predict a better termination Of affairs
than is expected. Our readers may
differ materially with us in the views
expressed above, we hope not; as q
journalist advocating the course of tht
South, we are in duty bound to give
expression to such sentiments that
we candidly believe to be correct
and which may rebound co the bene


fit of our country, and the peace ant
happiness of its, citizens, in time t,
come.
Year: 1861

tensive seaBoard, ought forthwith TO
60 work vigorously to put it in as
complete condition of defence as
possible Not day should be lost
in securing this great desideratum.
Every fort should be speedily sup
piled with an efficient armament and
garrison.
Year: 1861

a WISE FoRETHouaHT.-TheN New York pa
pers contain the call Of Democratic editorial
Convention to meet at the Astor House On
Thursday next, " to confer together and mark
ont such line ofaction for our guidance rs may
be deemed advisable in the present deplorable
state Of our country, and consistent with the
importance of orr political principles and duty
Of free patriots" We presume, though It ls
not stated In the call, considering the stand
taken by many Of these tournals, th.t some
officer Of the Federal government. will be
present to administer to the members OF the
Convention, according to established custom
IN such cases, the oath Of allegiance to the
Federal constitution. ,,
Year: 1861

We learn by the Bay papers that the seces-
sion committee held their meeting in San
Francisco on the 81 inst. That there was
considerable squabbling about the "test' to
be used at the next primary meetings AT last
they agreed upon the following Are you
opposed to coercion? Are you in favor OF
amendments to the Constitution in accordance
with the doctrine laid down by the Peace
Convention ?" They also adopted very
elaborate address to the Democracy acknowl-
edging all as Democrats who subscribe to the
Crittenden Compromise resolutions. We rather
think that these high-headed and self-assuming
democrats found by the result of the last State
election, and the late elections in Legislative
Conventions, that they could not pull the load
they had piled on their platform, and have
very wisely l,ghtened up little, and are seeking
the company of another tram, that travels well,
and don't worry about getting through.


The coercion" test amounts to nothing from
the late advances from the East it is dead
issue. The other test almost anybody can take
The true and only test is, and will be, are you
in favor of the Union, or disunion OF these
United States? And our States local issue
will be Pacific Republic, or no Pacific Repub-
lie? We are for the Union, and no Pacific
Republic We will have something to say on
the address, when we get it.


The Committee called Convention to nom-
mate a State ticket on the 1lth of June.