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Year: 1861

There is very false notion in the world
respecting employment. thousands imag-
inc that, il they could live in idleness, they
would be perfectly happy. This is great
mistake. Every industrious man and woman
knows that nothing is so tresome as being
unemployed. During some seasons OF the
year We have holidays, and it is pleasing
on these occasions to see the operative en-


joy himself; but we have generally found
that after two or three days recreation, the
diligcnt mechanic or laborer becomes quite
unhappy. Often he sighs ovar the wretch.


edness Of being idle. The fact is, we are
made to labor, and our health, comfort and
happiness depend upon exertion. Whether
We look at our bodies or examine our
minds, everything tells US that our Creator
intended that we should be active. Hands,
feet, eyes and mental powers, show that we
were born to be busy. If we had been
made to be idle, a very large portion Of
our bodily and mental faculties would be
redundant.
Year: 1861

a ANOAhduSAC SSOEys


We heard romantic recital yesterday
from returning member of the Sth Regi.
ment, which is good enough to be true aud
is, at any rate creditable to the spirit of our
women. ltappears that the member Of the
Sth, who relates the story, was engaged to
be married just before he left and, Of course,
felt dreadfully bad at having to leave his
expected bride. The young soldier was
splendid looking volunteer, in the prime of
his youth, with broad shoulders, and the
face of an Apollo, and his bride that was to
be, was an equally fine specimen Of the 9TH
er sex, lacking only four inches of being as
tall as himself, and with her hair cropped
short, so as to show only few glossy black
ringletS, according to the present fashion,
now 20 much in vogue.


The lady did not say at the parting with
her lover, in SO many words, that she would
not be separated from him, but evidently
she so determined in her private mind
Accordingly, she attired herself in male
costume, and having all the appearance Of
a handsome boy Of eighteen, was accepted
as volunteer. Her naturally strong con.
stitution, and half musculine habits, carri. d
her through the campaign without discov-
cry, and although she was in the immediate
neighborhood Of her atfianced for weeks she
did not dare to discover herself to him, for
fear that he would, out Of consideration for
herself make her case known, and force her
to return. Not till the day arrived when
the term Of service Of the regiment expired,
did she dare to give way to her womanly
impulses, and falling in the arms Of her
lover, assure him Of the pluck and bravery
which shrunk at no exposure or hardship,
and proved the strength of her woman's de-
votion. So long as our Yankee girls exhibit
such bravery and endurance, surely We
should be recreants indeed did We show any
signs of receding in this struggle. Brook
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Year: 1861

twill be perceived by all the foregoing,
that the Union movement in this State is
fully inaugurated, and if we mistake not the
patriotism that has now forwarded eight re-
giments to the help of the government it will
save this State from the Vaccinations of
the politicians who calculate to "makc a
good thing" out Of the troubles of the
country
Year: 1861

Since the close Of the Mexican there has been
thing TO equal the intense excitement which prevails in
this city consequent the military and naval move
mens that have characterized the last two three days
The concentration OF troops At Fo,t Hamilton the inccs
SAINT sound Of The buge and the frequent drills at Cover
nors Island the marching Of company Of United States
artillery through the streets Of Brooklyn, and
their tubaikatou on board the hred steamer Atlantic,
with large number OF soldiers belonging TO other
bruDches Of service the unusual activity dsplayei at
the brooklyn Navy Yard caused by tho sudden commits
scung Of the United states steamer Powhaan and her
hasj preparation for and sudden departure the in
creased ehcts to hasten the repair and equipment Of the
fgacs Roanoke and Wabash, and the brig Perry, aud
the air f impenetrabe mystery with which the military
and naval authorities endeavor TO enshroud these
menis AMI TO ignore the signs OF preparation for
hat are 50 palpable TO the careless observer,
all point TO the stern fact the United states fast
drifting into civil war, the end Of which Is fearful TO
contemplate


Nor is j 10 New York alone that these unwonted signs
and tokens Of visible In the North From Boston
wo learn that at the Charestown Navy Yard degree Of
activity prevails equal 10 that manifested the Brooklyn
Yard. Wear told that eight hundred there &C


lively employed that the brig Banbrdge ready for sea,
and awaiting her crew, and that the steamships Mnneso
to, Mississippi and Colorado are nearly ready wnen, ad
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, April 7, 1861.
Dispatches received here to-day from Montgomery,
render perfectly certain that attack win be made by
the Confederate troops either Fort Sumter Fort
Pckens. President Davis is determined that this ad-
mnisraton shall not place him in false position,
by making it appear TO the world that the
South the asgressors. This has been and
stl is the policy OF Mr. lincoln. win not be sue
cessful Unless the Lincoln administration make the first
demonstration attack, President Davis says there will
be no collision bloodshed With the Lincoln admins
traton therefore, rests the responsibility OF precpat
ing collision and the fearful evils of protracted civil
war.


II Is notorious fact, however, that the black repubi-
cans who are most anxious to produce conflict are
those who at different times been slapped in the
face or otherwise nsuted for their nsoence indecent
language and who had not the courage manhood TO
resent it, They think that by the aid OF the govern
ment the republican party win be able to conquer and
suburate the South These miserable the very
last persons that would light when the day o. battle
comes.


II has been observed that all the line officers recently
ordered to the ships fitting out entirely from the
North. The administration TO be distrustful OF
their officers They calculate the they are pursu
ing will greatly to force from the service in both the
army and navy all the officers from the border slave
States who loyal and true TO the United States as
any in service.
Year: 1861

VERY LITTLE DOING IN THE YARD-6ETTING THE


STEAMER WATER WITCH READY FOR SEA.


OUR PHILADELPHIA CORRESPONDENTS.


PHrADELfHlA, April Z, 1861
Though Mr.. Lincoln could have chosen filter place
for the conducting OF his warlike preparations with
secresy, is fact stated by the papers here that
there is activity whatever at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard.


Your reporter has visited the station and found the
operations very limited, with two hundred em-
ployed in all the departments-somc twenty having
been discharged last evening.


There are only three vessels lying in harbor, the
rgae St. Lawrence, which is dismantled and could
be placed in serviceabe condition within month the
soop Of war Jamestown ready for equipment and could
be prepared for sea in ten days, and the little Water
Witch, Lieutenant Rouehanderf commanding, which
will go in commission to morrow (Monday), to sail
in the course Of the week, destination unknown,
but supposed TO be for the South. She will
have crew Of about seventy sailors and marines
seemingly too many for her capacity, as she
carries but three guns Besides these there
small craft Of the surveying service which have arrived
during last week There only about hundred and
seventy five marines in the yard


The Philadephians are complaining severely at this
neglect Of their naval station during this warke period
In the piping times Of peace during the Congressional
election campaign the yard overcrowded with seven
teen hundred mechanics and laborers. These men are
clamorng for work.
Year: 1861

The vessels of the Coast Survey, IL must be
bered not vessels but they capable Of being
fitted up for naval purposes, and might be made useful
in variety Of ways, in working in shoal water.
Year: 1861

ATHLETIC SPORTS AND EXERCISES, for a
whole generation past, have gone too much


into dsuse. Our youth lack muscle, vigor
and strength. A puny race of youth are grow
ing up with spindle shanks, broomstick arms
and sunken chests. Scarcely one of our young
men of the present day could run spirited
race of forty rods without getting the heaves
for life, or jump six feet on level without
wrenching himself terribly. Spirit and cour-
age are not lacking, but it would all be ineffec-
tive in the hour of trial for want of muscle and
good wind. The too prevalent bodily weak
ness among the men of our times predispoSes
to disease and early decay. The mind is apt
to share the frailty of the body-and little old
young men, already fallen into ssthe sere and
yellow leaf,'' at time of life when tLey ought
to be in the prime and glorious strength of
manhood, are necessary consequence. In
this free, open, unfeDced country in this land
of spread eagles and fourth of July's, the ma
tive American ought to be the most vigorous
and athletic men in the world. Let them play
cricket, then, and wrestle and pitch quots and
run races and fence and ride HORSEBACK aud


skate; and let the girls practice archery and
driving hoop, and riding and skating and dan
cling. Nothing is better than dancing if not
carried too far into the sssmall hours" 1t is
q natural and delightful exercise and has been
practiced by all nations time immemorial.
Under the exhilarating stimulus Of music,
every fibre of the body comes gracefully and
joyously into play in the saltatory art, and is
scarcely wearied with hours of hearty exer-
tion. Dancing is vastly more agreeable and
healthful to take than blisters and leeches and
pills. He who decres this healthful and in
nocent exercise would switch gray squirrel
for his nimble antics, and be angry at the bob
olink because he don't sing psalms instead of
his merry, mad roundelay. While the world
is alive, let us be alive with it. When the
spring season and the genial sun calls out the
beauties and gaieties of animated Nature, let
us not annul her DEGREES and veil ourselves in
sackcloth and sprink lie our heads with the ash
es of misery and despair; but with gratitude
for all our benefits let US enjoy them while we
may, heartily and thankfully.
Year: 1861

It fs most fearful fact to think Of, that in
every heart there is some secret spring that
would be weak at the touch OF temptation,
and that is liable to be assailed. Fearful and
yet salutary to think of; for the thought may
serve to keep our moral nature braced. 1t
warns us that we can never stand at ease, or
lie down in this field of life, without sentinels
of watchfulness, and camp-fires of prayer.
Year: 1861

We see it stated that liquid which will
color the human hair black, and not stain the
skin, may be made by taking one part of bay
rum, three parts of olive oil, and one part Of
good brandy, by measure. The hair must be
washed by this mixture every morning, and
in short time the use of it will make the hair
a beautiful black, without injuring it in the
least. The articles must be OF the best quail
ty, mixed in a bottle, and always shaken we'll
before being applied.
Year: 1861

How sweet the evening shadows faIi
Advancing from the West,
As ends the weary week of toll,


And comes the day OF rest.
Bright DER the earth the star of eve
Her radiant beauty sheds,
And myriad sisters calmly weave


Their lights around our heads.
Rest, man. from labor, rest fr rom sin
The world's hard contest close!
The holy hours with God begin
Yield thee to sweet repose.
Bright DER the earth the morning ray
Its sacred light will cast;
Fair emblems of the glorious day
That evermore shall last.
Year: 1861

A couple of travellers stopping at the Hotel
of the Argentine Confederation, were surpris-
ed and amused by noticing on the bill OF fare,
"Eggs on horseback Determined to know
what it meant, they called for the equestrian
dish, when it was steak with two eggs on the
top.
Year: 1861

In the historical collection at the palace at
Berlin there. are two cannon balls, each With
one side fattened, said to have been fired by
opposite parties at the siege of Magdeburgh,
and to have met together in the air.
Year: 1861

S. D. Wood has received this paper for
nearly two years, without paying for it.
Most of the time it was mailed to Sonoma
City. The postmaster at Sonoma City sent
us word that Wood had removed to Rough
4 Read in this county. We changed the ad
dress of his paper to that place, and wrote
him letter, informing him of his indebted
ness. He got the postmaster at Rough Y
Ready to reply, and denied his identity. Know
ing thus mnch aboat the man, the rlblic
are advised to beware how they ha's deal
ings with him.
Year: 1861

WILL He WORK s-Henry Edeert,n one of
the nominees of the Union-Douglas branch of
the Democratic party for Congress, is young
man of brilliant talents and an eloquent speak.
er; but while he was State Senator, he was not
a third of the time IN his seat. 1t was notice
able fact, however. that when any vote, direct or
indirect, was to be cast on the Parsons Bnlkhead
Bill, he was as punctual in his attendance as
clock-work.
Year: 1861

Editor Daily Neaos :-Supposing
the community would feel some in
terest in the particulars of the death
Of w. S. Hackett l send you for
publication, if you wish, the accom-
panying letter from his uncle, r. r.
Hackett to my wife. There are of
course, various and conflicting YER
sions Of this affair as is very apt to
be the case where a number of wit
nesses are on the stand, and | have
seen some half dozen, no two Of which
are alike. None attach blame to any
particular one of our men, save
the Virginia Cavalry. l suppose
there is no doubt but they inglori-
ously tled-and a blush of shame
must mantle the cheek of every
Southerner in recording the flight of
men whilst battling in such cause
as ours.


All accounts agree that Col. Dreu1
lost his life bravely, Win Hackett
recklessly; and a more fearless spirit
than his never winged its flight from
any battle field. Physically he was
a model Of manhood; was warm hear
ted under a cold exterior, knew no
bounds to his friendship, was much
loved by those who knew him best,
and between him and his uncle there
! existed an attachment like to that of
father and son. His indifference to
danger was that Of stole, and 80 he
met death fearlessly, calmly and
without murmur.


'Thus motionless and moanless drew


Hisparting breath, stout Rhoderick Dhu.''
If die he must in his country's
cause, would he could have been
spared yet little while, that the
enemy might have felt the force of
his strong arm and appreciated the
true chivalry of the South by his
deeds of daring.


Another friend, after referring to
the death of Col. Dreux writes
"He was not our only loss: We had
scarcely said howdy to our young
friend Hackett, when he started out
with us on that fatal expedition
Year: 1861

We have until very recently, been
led to believe, from dispatches re-
ceived, that the prospects of hard
fight, was slim, but now, we think
quite the contrary. OF course it is
a mere conjecture on our part, for
none can tell the result, or predict
with any certainty the steps to be
taken. Judging, however from the
intelligence which has srecently reach
ed our city, we make bold to assert
that Indications are, that we will
have bloody war. We are not in
favor of keeping the public in doubt
on any subject, much less one which
is of vital Importance to every one,
nor are we in favor of keeping any
community in state of excitement


1t is evident that out enemies in
tend, ifpossibie, to carry out their
threat of subjugation. The message
of Lincoln, is a composition, so got
ten up as to enable journals of the
Black Republican party, to make
choice selections Of the extracts sui
ted to their Internal purpose, seeming
to be prepared in all candor' but
abounding with hidden meaning
not to be misinterpreted by shrewd
observer.


With the prete1t of administering
the government, according to rules
laid down in the Constitution, and
party spirit having no bearing
in the premises, he reviews the pre-
sent state of the country, not as
candid and straight forward person.
but with all the winnings Of a syco-
phant, as he is. He proves to his
deluded followers, that the course
he adviees, as an impartial judge is
the correct and only one. This is
the policy, reiterates his conteder-
ates and with this view, they are
undoubtedly striving to effect what
they most anxiously wish-conquer-
ing the brave men of the South, rob
bing what they can, and firing pro-
perty, that they cannot make availa-
bic. Let us be on our guard and
prepare for the worse, but by all means
we should be calm and reflective, in
all our proceedings.
Year: 1861

voring to do everything in their pow
or, as far as men and money are con-
cerned. to resist the vandal hordes of
the Black Republican President


To prove this, and to set the editor
OF the Gazette Alright, l will show.
that of the twelve or thirteen hundred
voters of Caddo parish, of which
there is about eighty or ninety for
eign voters, fifty-seven of them are
now in the ranks Of our four compa-
nies sent from this parish; and l
think that everybody in this place
will testify that the foreign born citi-
zens of Shreveport have contributed
literally for the support of our gal
liant volunteers.


Is it not folly for the native born
citizens, to grit their teeth, and make
n difference between them and the for
eigners in the present crisis? We
are all fighting for the same cause aud
striving to gain the victory over our
northern enemies.


Some Of the leaders of the Senti-
nels have shown, only few days
ago, preference for the native to the
foreign born citizens, by calling a
meeting of the company and exclu-
ding nearly all the foreign members,
for various reasons Of their own,
which they are unwilling to explain
l say, therefore, if nativity and sec
tional religion is the only reason,
then, gentlemen. go ahead; the for





own colors, as far as fighting for their
adopted country is concerned. 1t
-setTHs tf1ar KNOW I0UfTi1lgi IS catch
ing breath again in this little city
Of Shreveport.


Hoping that you will excuse me,
Mr.. Editor, for having trespassed on
youl patience, l remain your


Humble servant,
A TRUE NATURALIZED FOREIGNER.
Year: 1861

Those Of our readers who have, with any
degree Of faithfulness, followed our full Kan
sas correspondence will not fail to have de-
nycd from thence full refutation Of the
aspessions that lukewarm patriots and half-
secessionists are prone to cast upon this
commander. these making him ont to be but
the leader Of band Of marauding jayhawk-
ers and banditti, eager only for spoils, little
caring who arc the victims. Colonel Jenui-
sons policy is to draw the line strictly and
find ont who are the Union men and who are
the Eeceseionlsts, Those who refuse the oath
are assessed to pay the expenses Of the sar


He looks upon this war as precipltated upon
the country BY those rho have deliberately
plotted for the destruction Of the Govern
meDt. His view is that there are but two


parties, the friends and the enemies Of the


Union. His process is to sift them out, and


protect Union men while he scou1ges the
rebels. Is not this right? The highest proof
that Colonel Jennison has strictly observed
Ill the rules Of honorable warfare Is the fact
that he has received for himself and the First
Kansas Casal1J the most marked testimonials
| OF favor and approval from his superior off.
GERS. Recently General Hunter has attached


to his command three infantry regiments
t with which he WAS to be dispatched to new
| field in Western Missouri. With officers like
! him the rebellion is not safe, nor the rebele
/ themselves uIaharrnc1
Year: 1861

For the army surgeons this is an Invaluable
work, md every one of them should procure
copy and study it carefully, at the earliest
possible moment. In fact tic entire medical
profession md the Intelligent public viii lind
it most valuable work. The causes which
promoted the health OF produced the diseases
in the army in The Crimea; the effects and tho
treatment Of Sun-shot wounds in al parts Of
the system, are all treated in 4 masterly man
ner. We repeat that i'll army surgeons should
at once study the work.
Year: 1861

had neither arms nor armies to Overpower
| the Government, but they were due to the
| Federal Executive and his advisers of the
! Cabinet This fact is so interesting as a


matter o. history, 1t is 50 important to right


understanding OF the whole subject. and bears


50 clearly upon the question, what is our
| duty as citizens, and what the policy Of our
Government. as regards the tolerance or sup


preston Of this rebellion? that you Will
allow me to quote one authority upon the
point from among the rebels themselves
The Baltimore Examiner, in an elaborate
culogy Of Floyd. who in the extent and nEa-


my Of his treachery certainly excelled his


fellow traitors in the Cabinet, makes this
plain avowal "ill who have attend d to
the developments Of the last three months
and knew auGht of the movements Of the
Buchanan Administration up to the time of
Floyd's resignation, will Justify he assertion
that the Southern Conlederacy would not
and could not be in existence at this hour.
but for the acton Of The late Secretary Of
War


The plan Invented by Gen. Scott to stop
secession was like ali campaigns devised by
him, very able in details, and nearly certain
of general success. The Southern states are
full of arsenal5 and forts, commanding their
rivers and Strategic points General Scott
desired to transfer the army of the United
States to these forts as speedily and as quiet>
ly as possible. The Southern States could
not cut off communication between the Gov
ernmcut and the fOrtresses without a great
1eet, which they cannot build for years or
take them by land without one hundred
thousand men, many hundred Of millions of
dollars, several campaigns, and many a
bloody sreSe, Had Scott been able to have
got these forts in the condition he desired
them to be, the Southern COnfederacy would
not now exist"
Year: 1861

Those Army WAGONS Some Of our Yer
mont Papers speak sharply because GOV
crnor FAInDA:ks got the army wagons
for the Third Regiment made in Con
cord, y. H., instead Of employing som3
Of the good wagon makers Of our State to
furnish them. People ought to hear in
mind that the east side of our State has
always considered itsolf as a sort Of append
age to New Hampshire; particularly, in the
matter Of wagons, they have heard 50 long
and 50 often about Concord wagons, - that
they DO not generally suppose wagons fit for
anything more than to 20 mill in, can be
made anywhere else than at Concord. We
presume the Governor had no thought Of
acting otherwise than strictly in accordance
with public sentiment in the case.


To be serious, though there is no doubt Of the
magnitude and high character of the large
Concord establishments, and that they can
turn out sooner large number Of army
wagons than any one Vermont concern can
do yet, ly taking time by the forelock, and
dividing the work up little, We think our
Vermont wagon makers could have met the
want in this case, satisfactorily to the public
service and creditably to themselves. We
wish they could have had a fair chance to
Year: 1861

plums, &C., with what VIC can make from fl ur,
they could relish their food AMI gain strength
We can get no vegetables, that sonic of this
Find seems necessary. l ask only for the benefit
of my company, and those who have sons with me
will doubtless second my request that something
be sent to us at once I woull suggest that maple
sugar aIso form part of the package


Yours truly,