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Year: 1861

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lNrEGyIEw BETWEEN LINCOLN AND DouG-
Los.-Douglas called upon Lincoln at vii o.
lard's Hotel, and told him that he sought an
interview at the risk of being misunderstood l.
bat that the critical condition of the country
required every lover of the Union to lay
aside partisan feeling and personal dehcacy.
He had just learned that there was immedi-
ate danger that the Peace Conference would
dissolve without agreeing upon any basis of
Adjustment In that event he apprehended
that the border state might resolve promptly
to secede from the Union before any plan
could be matured for referring the matters
in dispute TO the people Of the several States.
a fearful responsibility would rest upon the
President elect if the Union were dissolved
under his Administration, unless he did
everything in his power to save the country
from such catastrophe That Lincoln alone
could now save it lie implored him to speak
to his friends in the Conference, and save the
country. Douglas did not desire Lincoln to
explain his views then to him, but to spe !,
promptly and unequvocally to his friends
Twenty y-tour hours more and it might be too
late. He reminded Lincoln that he had
children as well as Douglas, and implored
him " in Gods name to act the patriot and
save to our children country to live n
Douglas said to Lincoln that he was now, a.
heretofore, his political opponent, and ex-
peeted to oppose the political measures of his
Administration, but assured him that no par
uean advantage should be taken, or political
capital manufactured, ont Of an act of patIi
otism, which would preserve the Union Of
these Ltates. Douglas added that he had
now performed his duty, and asked Lincoln
to perform his. Lincoln listened respectfully
and kindly, and assured Douglas that lii
mind was engrossed with the great theme
which they had been discussing, and ex-
pressed lis qualification at the interview. At
the close af the interview, Lincoln called
around him number Of his political friends.
and consulted with them in reference to this
OF the Little Giant could not ascertain
whether they agreed on any of the points
suggested. Judge Douglas did not ask a re
ply from the President elect.


SERVED HIM RIGur-On "Wednesday even
ing last, says the Sacramento News, man
called at the Post Office and asked if there
was letter for him. The clerk very polite
ly told him the general delivery was closed.
it then being eight O'Clock, and requested
him to call in the morning and he would be
pleased to wait upon him. At this the man
got big disgust on and commenced IT,
rade ofabuse against the young official. He
stood it like a little man for some time until
''forbearauce ceased TO be a virtue" and he
then went out Of the Office and gave the fell
low a lick or two over the head with a stick
The man apologised for the indignty and
went on his way with a sore pate.


JEanoID, at party noticed a doctor in
solemn black, Waiting with a young lady |
who was dressed in silk of brilliant blue
: AS live said Jerold there is blue pill |
Year: 1861

AARRIsoNBURG, VA, May l, 1851.


Onr crops look we'll, and the prospect is
good for plenty of everything. The men who
have gone to war from the county will not re-
tard farm operations, as there remains plen-
ty of hands to do the work, Our fruit do
not think has been injured by frost, and we
begin TO feel secure from frosty mornings and
fros ted fruit.


Our Home Guard will parade on Friday
The corps is large, and the appearance of a
large body OF men, armed with home rifles
tthe best, too, by the way and shot guns, will
present an odd appearance.


We have but one paper now in Rocking ham.
The Register has the field, and is alone in its
full blaze of glory. But it is only II weekly,
and, of course, is TOO slow TO satisfy the fast"
Our mails are irregular-the papers get here
behind tiIne-and all these things contri butte
to general impatience


Our corporate authorities are making good
disposition of the free colored population.
They place them to do the work of those farm
hands gone to war. A very good idea, for sew
erai reasons. 1t furnishes food for them and
them from theft and other mischief, and makes
them producers instead OF idle consumers. If
done throughout the State generally, it will
materially increase the working force of the
State. A negro won't work unless made to.


Some of our merchants have raised the
price of sugar, coffee, caIicoes, &c.


recruiting station should be established at
this point at once. Two or three hundred
would enlist here in a. few days. Many are
coming TO this point every day for the pur-
pose of volunteering, declaring they will light
somewhere. Had not these men better be Sc
cured, so when needed they will be on hand


Our people are glad of the issue of small
notes ordered by the Convention. No very
special news. Hastily, Pen.
Year: 1861

Il


NORFOLK, May 1, 1861.


The steamer Louisiana arrived from Balti-
more yesterday morning, with a very large
freight, consisting chiefly Of flour, molasseS,
sugar ana dry goods, all from Baltimore.


The boat due this morning had not arrived
up to the hour of writing, detained, no doubt,
by the blockade.


erai troops were landing on the Bay shore, at
or near Ocean View, distant about 10 miles
from Norfolk. Quick as lightning, portion
deemed sufficient of our troops were in readi-
ness and eager to meet the foe. 1t turned
out, however, that from one of the two
steamers. and ship then lying in the Bay,
barge, manned by about twenty five men, had
been dispa tched TO capture, it is supposed a
secession flag, which had been planted on the
shore. Perceiving their inten tion, one of our
men removed the flag to place of safety
and then, ia company with Il large number of
his fellow soldiers, awaited the landing of
the Black Republicans. They were however
disappointed in their ardent anticipation -
The men in the barge seeing that the flag had
been removed, returned to their vessel. The
whole three then got under weigh and pro-
ceeded towards Old Point or Fortress Mon
roe. Poor fellows, they made narrow es-
cape, and so they would have thought had
they but known or seen the dark line of por-
tentous looking muZzles pointed directly at
them, together with the artillery close at
hand, silently awaiting their landing Dis
cretion on their part, al least in this instance
proved the better part OF vafoT; for had they
but set their foot upon the shore, not a man Of
them would have been left TO tell the tale
This is the first attempt on their part at
landing in this section, and for their own
good they had better let it be their last


Our forces in Norfolk were increased this
morning by the arrival of six companies from
the counties of Isle of Wight, Surry and Nan
semond. They are all men Of me tai, and
trained to the use of fire arms from their in
fancy. They fully expected to be engaged in
battle this morning. and were Sa.1iy diSan-
pointed in not being able to do so.


More hereafter, as | become in possession
of reliable news. All is quiet and calm this
morning-we are not alarmed nor fear any
thing in the way of fighting for our rights
which ought and must be guaran teed to us.


POWDER
Year: 1861

How TO MAKE BALL CARrRipsRs.-Prepare
stick four inches long, perfectly round, and
a little smaller than the ball. cut small slices
OF paper, AN inch and half long, and wade
enough 10 60 one and . half times around the
stick; prepare mucilage of water and gumara-
bic; roll the paper on the stick one time, then put
ON the mncilage and press IL firmly by roiiIng
and put mucilage in the end OF the paper fn-
sert the ball and stand it ON the point ia cup
OF Hour, or fine dirt or sand, and let 1t remain
until IL Is Dry This mode Is much more con-
Venlent and better than the ordinary mode of
tying the paper to the ball. -7
Year: 1861

The State Armory.-Business at this place
is progressing at 4 satisfactory rate, ana the
preparations are according TO the req uirements
OF the occasion No flag is flying over the
structure yet, but the Colonel OF Ordnance
has directed Mr. George RuskeIl to make one
OF the same dimensions and similar in all re-
spects TO the one now on the southern flag
staff of the State House
Year: 1861

Uniforms are being turned out by the hun
dred every day, with the aid of the ladies-6fod
bless them who have SO nobly come for
ward to aid in the good cause and whose nm-
Ole nngers are plying from morning till night
lor the equipment OF those who "go forth TO
do battle" for their homes and firesides If
the work goes thu bravely on, all our volun-
an early day.
Year: 1861




In his late message to the Rhode Island
legislature, in extra session, Gov. Sprauge,
who was in the battle Of Bull Run, says, that
the present waF, instead of being short one,
as was Originally expected, will be "lons
one" and that the South instead of being
poorly able to meet the loyal States, has been
found not only our equal in the physique OF
her men, but our superior in clothing, arms.
subsistence means of transportation, and sin
evrythirg that goes to make up m ltary eff
ciency.' This is testimony from one whose
patriotism and courage have been tested on the
field OF blood. Last winter, when Crttenden,
Douglas and Breckinridge untep their efforts
for honorable compromise as better than long
and bloody war, the Republican presses and
politicians scorned and secuted the idea that
the South would ever risk a general battle with
the federal government. They even declared
that in less than three months, s Carlna would
be 'begging' to be taken back into the Union.
Honest minded men of all parties can now
understand how utterly unsafe it is to rely on
the opinion or statements Of the class OF presses
and politicians to whom we have referred.
Year: 1861

The above is iavorite expression with the
Republicans just now. A year ago it was no
compromise with Shareholders But no person
wants so far as we know, to compromise with
traitors in arms. The position of the Democ


racy is as follows: We believe, and we are back
ed in this belief by Republicans that there is
very great number Of the Southern people 10y
al 10 The Union on the condition OF assurances
being given them that they will not be depri.
we'd of their constitutional rights. We propose
to strengthen the arms Of the loyal men OF the
South by giving them such guarantees. By do
ing this disuuion will be bearded in its strong
holds. The movement in the South will be re
duced from great rebellion to an inconsidera-
BILE insurrection, and the government will then
possess the power to quell it and punish all who
will not submit to It's authority Such a course
would save the Union, save thousands OF lives
and hundreds Of millions Of treasure. Farmer.
Year: 1861

,,s Attention is directed to the article from the
Cincinnati Press. one Of the leading Republican


papers in the State. 1t comes out openly for
disunion. But inasmuch as that is an able Re


publican sheet, Of course il is not Subject to the


Black Republican charge. SO Freely INDUCED in


against democrats, OF tratorism. Had such an
article appeared as editorial in democratic pa.
per ii would have been held and taken AS sulfi


cient cause for It's destruction by mob violence
Year: 1861

HYCameron seems TO have been hunting
the remains OF his brother until he has forgtten
the remains Of the army Cincinnati Comn,er-
cial.


We are glad that no Democratic paper utter
ed SO brutal sentiment toward man whose
only crime was the sending Of two friends to
search the battle field for the mangled bod
Of his noble brother who fell bravely fighting
for his country --Pock Island Argus.
Year: 1861

and the people under the Constitution than


that expressed in the Inaugural Address.


He desires to preserve the Government,


that 1t may be administered for ali as it


was administered by those who made it
Loyal citizens everywhere have the right to
claim this of their Government The
Government has not the right to withhold
or neglect it, and it is not perceived in civ
ing it that there is any coercion, anv con-
quest, or any subjugation, in any Just
sense of these terms. The Constitution
provided, and all The States accepted its
provision, that the United States shall guar
antse to every State in this Union Re-
publican form of government; but if
State may lawfully 60 out of the Union,
having done so it may also discard the re-
publican fern Of government SO that to
prevent It's going out is an indispensable
means to obtaining the guarantee mention
ed. When an end is lawful and obligato-
ry, the indispensable means 10 attain it are
also lawful end obligatory. 1t was with
the deepest regret that the Executive as
sumed the duty Of employing the war
power in defence Of the Government
Forced upon him, be could but perform
this duty or surrender the existence Of the
Government. No compromise by public
servants could IN this be cure-uot that
compromises are not often proper, but that
no popular Government can long survive a
marked precedent that those who carry
an election can only save the Government
By giving up the main point upon which
the people gave the election. The people
themselves and not their servants, can
safely reverse their own deliberate decis-
ion. Asa private citizen the Executive cod
could not have consented these institutions
shall perish, much less could be, in betrayal
Of so vast aad so sacred trust as these
free people had confded to him. He felt
that he had no moral right to shrink or
even count the chances OF his own lite IN
what may follow. In full view of this
great responsibility he has so far done what
he has deemed his duty. VIII you not,
according to your own judgment perform
yours? He sincerely hopes that your
views and actions may so accord with his
as to assure all faithful citizens who have
been disturbed of their rights, Of certain
and speedy restoration to them under the
Constitution and laws. And having in
this chosen our course without guilt and
with pure purpose, let Us renew our
trust in God and g. forward without fear
and with manly hearts.


ABRAHAM LINCOLN.


july 4th. 1861
Year: 1861

AN INCIDENT OF 1812.-In a speech de-
Iivered at Newark. Judge Conrad, in an-
swer to charge of cowardice made against
General Scott. produced document which
was sworn to a few years since, as part OF
the evidence Of soldier at Lundy's Lane
who stated in bis affidavit that General
Scott. after he was wounded, rode to
where the soldier was stationed, ''his neck,
breast and arms in a gore Of blood, which
ran down his legs, and tricklsd from his
boots upon the ground, " and said to the
commander Of the line: i am wounded
and very weak I wait one Of your young
men to get up behind me and bold me on
nay horse" a young man threw down
his musket, and at one spring leaped upon
the horse, and they swiftly galloPed away
to the main body Of the army. The ex-
element produced by reading the doeu-
meDt was tremendous Hundreds rose on
their feet aud gave most vehement cheers,
| 50 that it was some minutes before the
speaker could proceed Etiea Telegraph,
Year: 1861

DEAD BARK ON FRUIT TREEs.-In most
instances Of bark dying on the tree, it COM
mences on the southwest side, or where
the sun strikes in the hottest part Of the
day. and the trees most exposed on that
side are the most affected, while those
having limbs shading the trunks. or lean
ing that way, or sheltered by timber, are
the most thrifty. It Is said that the great
point in raising fruit on the prairies is to
have the trees branch out near the ground
saw within three or four feet. VIII not
that be lesson to US? We have had to
change our rules in regard TO planting and
sowing, from what cur fathers did before US,
and will it not be best to at least try a
change in pruning? Our climate has altered,
if we can believe the records and state
ments o others, and ], for one, believe in
change, if We can improve by it. Nature
shows US that trees growing IN the open
fields, exposed to the sun, need branches
near the ground, while ia the thick groves
they do not. My remedy is this let them
branch out near tbs ground, and if they are
not perfectly straight, lean them to, not
from the sun plant them on the north side
of hill or timber land, rather than the
south keep the ground loose and light
around the roots manure with muck or
old leaves. Ga little lime won't hTrt any
thing y keep the top pruned out, so as not
to have it too thick, and [ think is viii
cling, and you will have delicious fruit to
pay you for your trouble, and handsome
foliage viii decorate your trees, instead
of rough bark, dead limbs, and knurly
fruit. A Young Farmer, Portage county,
May 90, 1S61.-Ohio Farmer.


THE ROYAL FAMILY OF ENGLAND.-The
London correspondent of the New York
Evening Post writes thus in regard to
Queen Victoria and her family:


The Queen and Court have been in town
for several days past, and London is IN the
height Of her festive season. Next week,
the 18th, her majesty holds drawing
room, being her first appearance before
tho public since the death of the Dutchess
of Kent. THAI sad event has been a mis-
fortune in way little anticipated by TIE
friends of the Queen. should hesitate to
repaat the stories current in society and at
the clubs respecting ths strange conduct
| Of the Queen since the calamity above re-
/ ferred to, many Of which no doubt are un-
true or exaggeration; but [ may say with


propriety, that beyond any question, this
noble woman's senses received a shock
which may result fatally, and many sad
hearts look forward to the 18th with fore
boding and anxiety. 1t IS the curse Of
English royalty that they must marry out
side Great Britain. and into Protestant
families only Unfortunately, Protestant
ism is not the religion Of kings, and he
conjugal bouquet is not large one to Sc
Iecs from. Whatever may be said CT the
unhappy position Of the Princess Frederick


William it is quito certain the match be-
tween young Louis Of Hesse and the Prin-
cess Alice, is genuine love affair, and


made by the desire of both the young peo-
/ pie most concerned.
Year: 1861

We take the following from the American
Agriculturist.


'If two persons are to occupy a bedroom
during night, let them step upon
weighing scales as they retire, and then in
the morning, and they will find their actual
weight is at least pound less in the morn
ing. Frequently there will be loss Of two
or more pounds, and the average loss
throughout the year will be one pound
That is, during the night there is a loss Of


pound of matter which has gone off from
their bodies, partly from thelungs, and part
ly through the pores Of the skin. The es-
capped material IS carbonic acid, and decay sd
animal matter, or poisonsus eyhalations.-
This is diffused through the airin part alb
sorbed by the bed clothes. fla single ounce
of wool or cotton be burned in a room, it viii
so completely saturate the air with smoke
that one can hardly breathe, though there
can only be one ounce Of foreign matter in
the air. If an ounce of cotton, be burned
in every half hour during the night, the air
will be kept continually saturated with
smoke unless there can be an open door or
window for it to escape. Now the 16 oun-
ces of smoke, thus formed. is far less pois-
onous than the 10 ounces of exhalation from
the lungs and bodies ofthe two persons
who have lost pound in weight during the
eight hours of sleeping, for while the dry
smoke is mainly taken into the lungs, the
damp odors from the body are absorbed
both into the lungs and into the pores of the
whole body. Need more he said to show the
importance of having bedrooms well ventil-
ated, and of thoroughly airing the sheets,
coverlds and mattresses in the morning, be-
fore packing them up in the form ola neatly
made bed ?"
Year: 1861

New PErTcoAr-A novelty in petticoats
has recently been adopted among fashiona-
bles. For all but dress, the white petticoat
has been discarded for one of alpaca and
these have great advantage over the linen
or cotton ones, inasmuch as they are light
er, and do not loose their stiffness. Ofcourse
it is necessary that if the dress be grenadine,
6arege, or other clear texture, the petticoat
must be of the same color. They are made
very full and gored, and have broad black
ribbon or velvet above the hem sometimes
there is trimming Of gathered ribbon put
on in vandykes. The dresses are invariably
caught up at the side to show this under
petticoat Where it is not necessary tc
match the tint Of the dress, stone color is
the best shade to wear.
Year: 1861

An extensive coal-dealer in West Troy
was recently converted. The effect is shown
by the following: Among the coal-dealer's
customers is gentleman whom he had been
in the habit of furnishing about fourteen
tons year The other day the dealer asked
the customer for permission to put in some
to make up for previous short weight,
which he confessed was as usual thing 800
pounds to the ton. OF course the permission
was granted, and as the result Of conscience
the customer had unexpectedly got about
four tons of coal to open the winter cam.
paign with, and it is supposed that other
former customers will be served the same
way. Some anxiety has been expressed as
to the probability Of the conscience disease
being infectious. Troy Budget
Year: 1861

When Col Baker received the order TO
cross and hold the position. he said. "I'll do
it, but it's my death-warrant." The order
was found in his hat saturated with blood.
He received nine bullets, one buck-shot, and
two bayonet wounds. The holes were in his
hat and coat and over his body. It was a
desperate fight.
Year: 1861

has won for itself such a ren6wn for the cure Of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
il is entirely unnecessary for to recount the


evidence uf its virtues, wherever IL has been en-
pioyed As II has long been In constant


throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality IL kept up to the best
1t ever has been, and that it may be relied on TO
do for their relief all IL has been found 10 do.
Year: 1861

There is one merit which all parties must
concedc to the present Administration above
any other for tho last quarter Of century,
which IS the ability to keep its own counsels.
Even the lynx-eyed reporters are totally at
fault in regard to its designs towards the re.
bel States, No one outside Of the Cabinet
and those they take in their confidence seems
to have tho slightest idea Of what its policy
is to be. Tho consequence is, that reporters
have been engaged for tie last month in con.
tradicting one day what they have positively
asserted as 'tho most undoubted authority"
tho day before. This is one good indication :.
If they succeed so admirably in keeping tho
Press and public in ignorance Of their inten-
tions, we infer that the traitors will hardly
I've as well posted as they were by tho spie, in
Buclmnan's Cabinet. They may find, some
morning, that they have been caught napp-
ing. At least, we hope so. Straiagem is
certainly fully justified in dealing with trn.
tors.
Year: 1861

accounts Of your conduct, had resolved to
make You heir of all l possessed; but, before
doing So | wished to ascertain il you were
really deserving Of my generosity, and had
recourse to stratagem, which has thoroughly
exposed your true character TO me. Good-by,
MIR. Clement; return to your business, and re
member that your arrogance and ingratitude
have lost you that which will never again be
placed within your reach"


London Family Herald.