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Year: 1861

THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA AT Moscow In
teresting accounts come to US from Moscow,
of the enthusiastic reception there of Alexan-
der Ii. A characteristic ceremony took place
at the instance of number of serfs-work
men in the factories-who had been liberated
by the recent decree. They presented the
Emperor with bread and salt on a gold plate,
and delivered it with an address noticeable
for its brevity. 1t reads as follows:


g Gracious Sovereign and Liberating Fa-
Mer: We thank thee for thy signal benefits
to US, Night and day we pray for thee; our
wives, our children, our grandchildren and
our great grandchildren will pray for thee,
May the God of mercy preserve thee and give
thee strength and irmness to achieve thy
loving work. SO that all ting children and sub
jects confded to thAs by God may bless thy
name in future generations, even as we now
bless the name of our liberating tather.'


The plate of bread and salt was presented
to the Gar by an old serf of about seventy
years of age, who told the monarch he ''was
on earth what God was in Heaven" The
ceremony took place in the courtyard of the
kremlin, and the people afterwards begged
permission to see their mother, " as they
term the Empress. She responded to the call
by appearing on the balcony.
Year: 1861

A MILLION OF MES.-A Washington cor
respondent remarks that, by some process of
shrewd engineering, two volunteer bills in
stead of one have been passed by Congress.
By each of them the President is authorized
to accept the sGryices of 500, 600 nlaa foa the
war One of the bills is supplemental TO the
other, and after referring to it, and to the
forces it provides, gives the President power
to call out, in addition to the troops now
authorized by law" 800, 600 more troops
Thus the President has power to call into the
field million of men. A member of the
Cabinet remarked that it was much to be
hoped that there would be no necessity for
bringing into the field more than the half
million Of men provided fos in the first bill
but thaa if it proved otherwise, # the war
should prove a long one, the Administration
would not hesitate to call out the other half
million, and even to ask for more if it should
be necessary.
Year: 1861

VOLCANO On THE SOUTHERN DEsERr.-The
Los Angeles Star is informed by q person
from the vicinity of Coso. that he discoEered
an active volcano on the desert which was
pouring forth straan CT hot sulphur
There is no distinct crater. though almost an
infinite number of pipes. probably 10000
Hot steam ana sulphur are discharged. the
latter of which, congealing. forms the pure
birthstone of commerce. Alum is also found
pure and in grest abundance. 1t appears
that as the sulphur eongeals it throws out a
coating of alum, the birthstone forming
around the fues. These sulphur springs
cover about two acres of ground. They are
situated on the side of volcanic Hill. about
800 feet above the level Of the plain-20 miles
south of Coso, and fifteen miles northeast of
Little Ovens Lake. By fastening yeast
powder bog to willow pole, they dipped up
the boiling sulphur. The steam issuing from
the pipes is SO hot as to Immediately blister
the hand by coming in contact with it. The
ground is generally so soft and hot that
planks have to be used in or lssing it.
Year: 1861

Below the latest have received from the
War AS will be seen, Major Anderson has captuaed and
ded tohe rebels From the details given of the attack Fort
SUMTER do that he could do otherwise but of that the
reader able judge variety of other interesting
will also be found below:
Year: 1861

For bilious and liver complaints, with their many


well-known attsndants bilious and sick headache,
pain and oppression after meals qldiHess dizziness,
heartburn loss Of appetite, acknow edged TO be
vastly superior TO anything ever before offered to
Year: 1861

80 denominated from their astonishing power of
creating new life and health, as it were from the
very ashes of the most diapidated contributions
are more strongly tonic and more Immediately in
vigorating than pills; containing the same choice
vegetable extracts the latter, in different mod
1hcation. Although really less cathartic than the
LIFE PILLS, they nevertheless begin to cleanse the
alimentary canal much sooner; generally slightly
operating within three four hours and produc-
ing decided sense OF rel eff to the head aud stom-
ach, and exhierating the mind even in less time
than this.
Year: 1861

A PATRIOTIC TowN.--We learn from Mr..
W. H. Root, o resident Of DeadwOod, in
Placer county, that the citizens Of that place
have purchased q splendid American flag,
aud procured flag pole, which was to have
been raised on Saturday last The pole is
about q hundred and fifty feet in length
and some of the citizens we're fearful that
their patriotism had got the better of their
judgment-that there were not people
enOugh in the town to raise pole of that
dimension. They were determined, how
ever, to try, and we presume they managed
to get 1t up.
Year: 1861

a rift in the storm cloud. They see it /!
1t breaks! it separates! tho storm cloud is
rifted! And that dim light beyond! what
is that light? Can you see its outline !?
We can 1t is the young moon struggling
thro' the breaking cloud! Now it has
settled down from whence it came in two
frowning columns, and the "Queen of
Night" pale Empress of the evening,
sways her slender sceptre in the rosy sky.


Who besides the writer watched that
cloud but few evenings ago and then
thought of that other cloud now hanging
over the South's fair land, far more des-
tructive than ever Jehovah hurled from
his thunderbolts. And, did any symbo-
lizc that moon with the fair young south
ern nation already dimly shining thro the
storm and cloud of battle, hence to grow
as does fair Luna's light, stronger and
broader aud brighter, but not with it to
wane. 1t all seems natural and possible;
and the conviction came forcibly at the
time, that brave and united people bat
ting for their freedom must in the end
obtain the desired result. Then, freed
from the animosity and hatred of hostile
section-their insolent and oficious inter
meddling, with no distraoting question be-
tween them, but one in interest, one in
mind and heart, we shall see in this west
ern world rise, a great and happy nation
transcending in wealth and power the
glory of Old Rome in the palmiest days Of
that proud Empire. Waiting and watch
ing for the storm to pass away, we are
powerless to do moro than to assure our
Southern brothers that our sympathics
and prayers are with them-that their
cause is our. .cause-and that with them we
desire to live and love, or else all perish
together. ....-... ..... ..
Year: 1861

BY MRS. HEMANS.
Like thee to die thou susI My boyhood's dream
Was this; and my spirit with thy beam
Ebbs from a field of victory Yet the hour
Bears back upon me with torrents power,
Natures deep longings Oh for some kind eye
Wherein to meet loves fervent farewell gaze,
Some breast to pillow life's last agony,
Some voice to speak of hope and brighter days,
Beyond the pass of shadows! But 60,
/, that have been so loved, go hence alone;
And ye, now gathering round my own hearths


glow


Sweet friends it may be that a softer tone
Even in this moment with your laughing glee,
Mingles its cadence while you speak of me:
Of me your soldier; midst the mountains lying,
On the red banner of his battles dying,
Far far away and oh ! your parting prayer
Will not his name be fondly murmured there?
1t will blessing on that holy hearth
Though clouds are darkening to oercast its mirth.
MothCrl l may not hear thy voice again;
Sisters ye watch to greet my steps in vain
Young brother, fare-thee-well on each dear head.
Year: 1861

a DOMESTIC REVERE.
Saturday night Alone sit


In musing mood before the fire
A pleasant book the burner lit


What more conld studious man desire?
A moment since my merry girls


Went bounding forth in childish glee-
Those laughing eyes, those roguish curls-
Oh, they are worth the world to me-
They climbed and clamored for the kiss
The goodnight kiss that all must share,
The signet seal of household bliss,
- Before the whispered, evening prayer
The [" now lay me down to sleepy
So softly and so meekly said
May angels guardian watches keep
Around my darlings' peaceful bed.
Life, with my pets, is sunny morn
For them each day new glories glow
For them new buds of bliss are born;
Blue skies, for them, arch all below,
They wake with gladness in their eyes
They feel no care-they know no ill
Each morning brings some sweet surprise,
Which dreams, at night, make sweeter still.
My prayers are with them while they sleep
My prayers are with them when they wake
They are the jewels which keep


And cherish, for my Mary's sake;
Yes, doubly dear they seem to me,
Now, motherless in tender years,
And thoughts of their futurity


Bring sometimes smiles and sometimes tears
Nor less beloved the form that stood,
In pensive silence, near my chair,
just blushing into womanhood,


My eldest daughter, grave and fair;
Her wave of life with softest glide


Was sunlit, till one cloud of woe,
With spreading margin, far and wide,
Oershadowed all that lay below.
And he-the boy that bears my name,
So full of pranks and mirthful lore
see so much to praise-to blame
know not which he needs the moro:
His scorn of study, love of fun,


His reckless, rowing, wayward will,
Leaves patience sometimes quite outdone,
And yeti love the youngster still


e. Y. R.
Year: 1861

1t ill becomes a party at this period to
profess devotion to the Constitution and tho
enforcement of the laws, that during its
whole existence has placed Conscience
above Constitution, and that has preached
open defiance to all laws which their ten
der consciences did not approve. .o1yvo L
Year: 1861

The most horrible cases of Scrofula in which
Face, Bones, and Limbo Of the victim had been
preyed upon by the Unsuitable disease, arc proved
by the undeniabe authority Of the sufferers them
selves, to have been completely cured by these
purely Vegetable medicines after all others had been
found more than useless.
Year: 1861

Are composed of Vegetable Ingredients exclusively


as can be ascertained by chemical tests. Their
prominent qualities those of an active and
searching, though perfectly mild and agreeable de-
tel gent aperient; of gentle suporihc, promoting
the insensible perspiration of pleasant diuretc,
invigorating the kidneys and bladder; and of a
delightful tonic cardiac. exciting appetite by the
demands of active digestion, and cheering the mind
with that grateful sense of renovated health which


one of the most felicitous feeIin0a of our natra
Year: 1861

ES- we'll regulated and proportionate quantity
of bile upon the stomach, is always requisite for
the promotion of sound healtn-it stimulates di-
gestion and keeps the intestinal canal free from all
distractions. When there is deficiency of bile
the body is constantly costiye. On the other hand
an over abundance of bile causes frequent nausea
in the stomach and often promotes very severe at
tacks of disease, which sometimes end in Geath
Year: 1861

doubt, to keep the subject hot, Mrs. Mailhot had
Mrs. Dubary arrested on much the same charge as
the above, and we expect soon to be able to
chronicle another failure to sub8tantiate. To our
mind it would be charity to lock all the parties
up in a tight room and let them fight out their
quarrel The public in general would be all the
better for it, and the affidavit clerk at the Re-
corders Office be saved Of great deal unneces-
sary labor.


PHILIPPINE Lewis gave bail in three hundred dol
lara to appear and explain why She is accused OF
having grossly insuted and abused Miss Marie
Ranlin on the corner Of Conf and Rampant streets
Year: 1861

We learn that on Saturday last, the Confederate
war steamship Patrick Henry, formerly the York
towu, came down James river, to within a mile or
TWO of Newport News, and offered a challenge for
combat to a large United States frigate lying OF
that point. So great the agitation and coniu-
sion board the frigate it is said, that they did
not take time to furI their awnings, but pulled
them right down and beat to quarters. The Patrick
Henry stopped of at her position, with her ports
open ready for combat. If she could induce the
battery, but the latter positively declined the invi
tation and stuck to her safe place. 1t is believed
by those who Witnessed the operation that the
Patrick Henry would have ventured battle regard
less of the shore battery but for the presence of
two or three Federal gun-boats.
Year: 1861

In the year l766, a young girl of very
progressing appearance, from one oil the
interior provinces OF France, was place at
Paris in the service of a man depraved by
all the vices of that corrupt metropolis
Smtten with her charms he attempted her
ruin, but was unsuccessful. lncensed at
his defeat, he determined on revenge, and,
in furtherence OF his design, secretly placed
articles in her trunk belonging to him, and
marked with his name. He then denounced
her to magistrate, who caused her TO be
arrested, and the missing articles being
found in her possession, she was brought to
trial. In her defence she could only assert
her ignorance of the manner in which the
property came into her trunk, and protested
her innocence. She was found guilty, and
sentence of death was pronounced upon her.
The hangman's Office was inefiiciently per-
formed it being the first attempt OF the ex-
edutioper's son. The body was delivered
into he hands of surgeon, by whom il
had been purchased. He Immediately con-
veyed it home, and was proceeding to dss@ct
it, when he perceived a slight warmth about
the heart. By the prompt use of proper



ton. In tie meantime he had sent for a
trustworthy priest,and when the unfortunate
girl opened he eyes she supposed herself in
another world, and addressing the priest
(who man of marked and majestic coun-
tenance) exclaimed -" Eternal Father, you
know my innocence; have pity on me !"
In her simplicity believing that she beheld
her Maker, she continued to sue for mercy,
and il was some time before she realized she
was in the land of the living. Tile surgeon
and priest being fully convinced OF her in
nocence, she retired to village far distant
from the scene of her unjust punishment.
Tie community subsequently, became ac-
quainted with her story, and the author of
her misery became an object of reproach
and contempt, though it does not appear
that any attempt was made TO bring him to
Justice.
Year: 1861

Slear, coiu anu frosty inc morn


ing dawned- white and crisp th'


snow lay over the valley, and as the


sun, rising in unclouded majesty


above the eastern slope, shed it


rays on the white vestments of thu


tall tamarack trees, that crowned


the western hills, they shone like


one vast forest Of fsilvery sheen. II


was a brilliant scene without, but a


cloud of somber hue spread its folds


within the cottage, where Mrs,


Heath, with a sad countenance,


was moving about preparing break
fast, and often there was a half
smothered sigh as she brushed a.
way a tear-an hour later she


would be alone, Wistful glances she
cast toward the window where her
son was standing, looking out up
ON the frosty scene, dreaming


bright day-dreams of the future.


Paul Heath was the only surviv-
ing child of his widowed mother;
she was poor,-that cottage and a
few acres of land beingall that was
left for the widow and fatherless
boy. The mother had toiled early
and late to secure an education for
her son, and the rapid improve
ment he had made more than re-
paid her for every sacrifice. Paul
had often proposed seeking employ
ment that he might tighten his
mothers care, but she would bid
him study awhile longer, he was too
young to labor, she would say, and
perhaps she could obtain situa-
tion for him with a merchant, for
Paul had often expressed a wish to
be a merchant. Now Paul's wish
es were to be gratifed; Mr.. Hall, q
wealthy merchant of Boston, stop
ping few weeks the previous sum-
mer in their quiet village, saw the
boy and was SO pleased with his
fine, open countenance that he
called upon his teacher to make in,
quiries respecting his abilities, and
as the result Paul was engaged to
enter his store the following year.
The salary offered for the first year
was scarcely enough to board the
boy, but it was all that he could
pay, the merchant said, he could
get boys without salary whose pa
rents would think the practical
knowledge acquired q fair eompen-
sation; but he had heard a good re-
port of Paul, not only from his
teacher, but from all whom he
made inquiry, so he was willing to
pay him more than one brought up
in the city.


The widow could not pay the in
terest on the mortgage and fit her
son for the station she wished to
see him occnpy, 80 the stern man
who held that mortgage bade her
leave the cottage, nor was he will
ling to pay what was her just due,
as the estate was gilmore value than
the debt9ahd she had not the means
TO procure legal advice. Paul was
going to the city, and when he
could find rooms the mother would
follow. Mr.. Hall had written that
Paul could remain in his family
until Mrs. Heath arrived and
though that reconciled her to his
going alone, yet her heart was sad
at the thought Of even a few weeks
separation. and was it strange that
her brow was clouded as they sat
down to breakfast on that morning.
Year: 1861

We ventured to say, yesterday morning,
that the regiments drawn from the West
for the protection Of Philadelphia and New
York, by Notifications on the Potomac, had
made all right IN that quarter Wash.
ing was now safe. We find in an exchange
copy Of the official order in which the
names Of the different earth-works around
the Capital are to be designated. Wereler
our readers to it in another column, asking
their concurrence in the opinion that with
more than score Of forts along the Poto-
mac, some Of them works OF great strength
and considerable extent, the Administra-
tion would meet public expectation here
away, if our Western troops were sent
home to make headeay against the enemy
that threatens our frontier. The withdraw
al of so largea force might necessitate
drafting in somnolent Pennsylvania and
tardy New York, but the sooner that is re-
serted to, the sooner they would come up
with the men that patriotism demands Of
,hep.. Washington is safe; then why not
let our troops come West!
Year: 1861

MICHIGAN NIsTH.-The Michigan Ninth
Regiment have now nine hundred and thirty
twc men, and 1t ia expected that in few days
it will reach the maximum. The regiment is
hourly engaged in drilling, snd will very soon
be ready to take the field. Michigan is doing
her whole duty in the present crisis.
Year: 1861

A gentleman in Springfield, ILL.,, furnish
es for publication the following extract of
letter, from the "odest financial friend Of
the State in Europe" on the subject of Sc
cession:


81 cannot conceal from you the fact that
the credit of the United States Government
is now on trial in Europe. By the last
steamer we bear of plans Of concession
and of compromise with those who are
openly defying the laws. Now, it is not
my purpose to discuss the merit or the mo-
tive of any ofthose projects, but must tell
you if your Government entertain any plan
of concession at the present moment-f it
have to purchase the permission to peace
fully inaugurGte the Lawfully elected Presi-
deRt-its credit will receive a fearful blow
in Europe. You must expect to have Fed
eraI stocks sent back 10 large quantities
from England and the Continent People
will not trust Government which, when
its foundations are attacked, instead firmly
upholding law and order, compromises with
traitors, We have had enough of Peruvian
and Mexican Bonds, and shall be careful
not to retain those of Government whose
policy is concession 10 anarchy"
Year: 1861

Hon. James Guthrie, one of the Commission
ers to Washington from Kentucky, is strong
Union man. He is not willing 70 go into a
Southern Confederaey until he can see what the
thing looks like. In a speech at Mumfords-
ion is to underlie their system, or be incorpora-
ted into their government / would prefer set
ting up for ourselves to uniting with them
Year: 1861

WHEN Deacon Y. got into Lad fix he was very expert in crawling out of it. Though quick tempered, he was one of the best dea- cons in the world. He would not in sober moments utter an oath. or anything like one, for his weight in cider. At the close of rainy day he was milking upon knoll in the barnyard, at which was dirty slough, and near by an old ram, that, in consideration of his usual quiet disposition, was allowed to run with the cows The deacon was piously hum- ming Old Hundred, and had just finished the line, " exalted high" when the ram, obeyng a sudden impulse to be aggressive, gave him a blow from behind that put him up a short distance, only to fall directly in the slough, where the dirty water was just deep enough to give him good ducking. As he crawled out, and before he rose from his all fours, he looked over his shoulder at the ram, and qui- etly vocifcrated--" You d-d old cuss, youw but looking arounl, and seeing one his neigh bors at the bars, looking at him, he added, in the same breath, $ if may be allowed the expression"
Year: 1861




NEW YoRK, Oct. II, 1861.


DEAR NEws:-I have taken occasion
to see, as far as my limited time here
would permit, the public places and OBJ
jocts Of interest Perhaps I may be
able to transmit some observations that
will not be insufferably dull.


New York is cosmopolitan to a strik-
ing degree. People of all clilnes and
customs may readily find kindred associ-
atoms here. Unbounded wealth stands
in close and strong contrast with abieot
poverty. IF you wish to spend a few
days in quiet you have but to take lodg-
ings cup town" ia one of those lofty
brick or brown stone mansions which
tower grandIy and interminably along
the shaded and secluded avenues. This
is nay fancy, and after a day or two
spent at the Libby House, situated
on Warren street near Broadway, in the
business center Of the city, I found
very agreeable change in removing to
clearinghouse on Second Avenue, cor
uer Of Twenty street. The nature
Of my business here led me to make
this selection, aud find myself in the
midst Of the great middle. class Of New
York, and feel very much at home. It
is but short walk to Fifth Avenue,
where the uristocraoy do congregate.


After a weeks practice I can barely
manage to navigate "down town" with
out the aid of the police to set me right,
after getting hopelessly entaugled in the
maze of crooked and pointed streets
that are SO perplexing to a stranger
Down town" means the old part of the
city, extending from the Battery to
First street, where the Avenues also be.
GIN Thence to Harlaem, distance Of
about 7 miles, is cup town" Street
cars run night and day in the Chief
avenues from near the CITY Hall to
harlaem, a distance OF more than eight
miles; fare all through six cents half
tho distance or less, FIVE cents.


I have been examining the public
institutions on Blackwell's Island to.
day, In order to this the visitor must
FIRST procure permit at No, Bond
street. This will confer upon him a
free passage by steamer Bellevue,
which plies daily between the Island
and the city. Starting at the foot Of
Grand street or from Bellevue Hospital,
foot Of Twenty,oigbth street you will