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Year: 1861

The ex-Bell and Everett men of the North
are, we presume, by this time, heartily ashamed
OF their former CHIEF idol. Their candidates
were put upon the platform of the ssConstitu-
| tion and the Union" without any declaration
of principles, and the people of the United
States were asked to take them upon trust,
under the suggestion that s'John Bell is the
right sort of man John Bell would not do
anything wrong John Bell can be trusted"
This confidence game did not please the peo-
pie, and the candidate who was without prinei


piles ssto speak Off was ingloriously defeated.
Subsequent events show that the defeat Of
Bell was national blessing. If lie had been
elected, he would either have been superser-
viceable tool of the Southern consplrators
against their country, or he would have been
a weaker imbecile than Buchanan. Bell had
not pluck enough to stand up in Tennessee for
the Union, in behalf of which he was so lately
a candidate. He is now disunion man un-
disguisedly. a traitor even more infamous than
Breckinridge, whose party threatened rebel
lion ever since the Charleston Convention.
As time advances it becomes more and more
evident that the election of Lincoln was provi-
Dental. Breckenridge and Bell would have
betrayed the republic if they had been placed
in power. Douglas had the seeds of death
within his body before the last canvass was over.


The Vice President upon the same ticket,
Herschel V. Johnson, of Georgia, is now
Secession leader. and would probably have
been false to the Union if he had become the
acting President of the United States. In
Lincoln and Hamlin alone, it must now be evil
dent, could the country have hoped for those
measures of vigor and prompitude necessary
to put down rebellion and restore the power
of the Government over every part of the re-
public. This is already made plain by the
''logic of events" AS time progresses there
will be further confirmation of this fact. We
can at least expect that those officers will be
faithful to the country. The very ssback re-
publicanism" which has been charged against
them, is the best guaranty that they will never
surrender to the traitors who are aiming at the
overthrow of free institutions, and the estab-
lishment of aristocratic, oligarchical des-
potism. The hand of Providence is apparent
in the events of the struggle, and great conse


quences are yet to result from the inexorable
DEGREES OF great Superintending Power.
Year: 1861

ANECDoTE OF VALLANDIGHAM.-Previ to
the attack on Sumter, the notorious dirt eater
of Ohio made boast that the first regiment
that left Ohio to fight the South, would have
to march over his dead body. 1t so happened
that the Ohio regiment went from his district,
and past his house. When close upon it the
regiment halted and the Colonel said ssYou
are now to pass the dead body of Vallandig-
ham let every man hold on to his-nose, J"
which they did till all had passed.
Year: 1861

President Lincoln, in reply to Governor
Magoffin, concludes his letter with the follow
ing pointed remark ssI most cordially SYM
patbize with your Excellency in the wish to
preserve the peace of my own native State,
Kentucky; but it is with regret l search, and
cannot find in your not very short letter any
declaration or intimation that you entertain
any desire for the preservation of the Federal
Union.''
Year: 1861

fusion. The rush of hostile feet along the
roof bespoke the rapid advance OF foes, whose
numbers it would be mad ness to contend with.
Beneath, desperate encounter was going on
beween my comrade and one or more of the
rebels, as many fierce oath testified. My
left hand firmly fastened on the throat of the
man with whom l was contendiDg. yet he
clung to me with maddening tenacity. Re-
hection and action were the twinborn of an ur-
gent second. With my right hand had man.
aged to draw and cock my revolver. My life
and liberty were in the hands of grasping foe.
There was no compromise here my life or
his Pressing the muZzle of my pistol TO his
head fired, and he fell with scattered brains
at my feet. The next instant dropped from
the balcony to the ground where H was
battling in close quarters. Here stumbled
over a fallen man. In the act of regaining
my feet, my hand came in contact with his
breast or side and was instantly bathed in
warm gush of streaming blood.


'sWhere are you, H 20 l shouted.


"Here.''


The response come from within yard or
two of the spot where | stood. / found my
companion struggling on the ground, in saw
age fury, with a fellow evidently of much su-
perior muscular power to himself Quick as
thought my strength was united to his, and
with one concentrated, determination and des-
perate effort we flung our herculean foe head
long down the we'll.


Without waiting to draw breath started
and fled for life, baifling host of enemies by
the suddenness of our plunge amidst the thick
surrounding darkness.


s'This way" cried H, and keeping close
together, we quickly reached our concealed
wagon. To spring inside was the work of
second, and away we went for the camp. The
Zouave drove, and his driving was like the
driving of Jehu!


''I guess it would have been all up with
me,'' he said at length, ssif you hadn't come
in as you did. There were two of them on
me before knew where l was, when found
L had lost my Colt so l gave one a dig with
the full length of my bowie, and went in for
awrestle with the fellow we treated to drink


We reached camp unpursued. The wagon
was returned punctually next night, prom
ised, to the astonished and grateful darkey,
but whether or not he received any further
muneration for the loan of his property than
the safe return of it l am unable to state.
Year: 1861

Smith, W. W, Jenness, 6. R. Wright, Geo
Washburn.


Report accepted


3. Barlow of St. Adams objected to the adop.
ton of the report. lie said the nominating
Committee had unwsely determined to make Il
straight nomination. He understood the per.
sons proposed by the Committee heartily ap-
proved Of the policy of a Union Convention
The Convention was not called as Il Democratic
Convention, bnt as a Union Convention, and he
was in favor of Union nomination. He moved
that the report be laid upon the table.


Ii. b. Smith, Of St. Albans, said he was in
favor Of the nomination Of the Committee. He
argued that the Convention was called by the
Democratic State Committee, and was properly
a Democratic Convention. He read the Call as
supporting this view


He was in favor of perpetuating the Demo
cratic party, as the party that had made the
Country great He had yet to learn that any
thing in Democratic principles were hostile to
patriotic action He could be patriot and
still remain Democrat.


Mr.. Peck Of East Montpelier favored Union
ticket. He attended the Convention of the
Goth of June, and met there to unite for the
support of the Government until the Rebellion
is put down


After further discussion the State Ticket was
adopted.
Year: 1861

One evening Henry was going out to a..
tend the ayer-meeting, when, turning to
Helen, he said in a kind voice, would you
like to Co. dear ? Throwing on her bonnet
and shawl. they were soon On the way.
Finding nothing unpleasant in the praye.
meeting, she went again and again, and III
few months was IS close an attendant as her
husband. Henry saw change, slow ont
sure.


AS they entered the room one Sabbath al
ter listening to an awakening sermon, Henry
ventured to ask one or two questions. To
his surprise he was only answered by AooG
of tears.


l am sinner, Henry, am lost forever
was all the youthful wife could reply,


But there is hope for you humby trust
my dear Helen. Do you wish to be Chris.
tain 2


l would give all the world, were it minc
10 give, to feel that peace you have always
seemed to possess.


Could you bear the leproaches Of the
world-of your own family in particular ,
Tor you have no reason to expect them to ta-
vor your opinion
have tet for the last three weeks VII
ling to bear anything that could come upo-
me, if ] could feel that my name was writ
ten in heaven


You really feel, then, that to be a heart
Christian is the essential item of life 2


Il do, indeed


Both fell upon their knees, and long and
earnest was the prayer that Henry offered
up Then for the first time in her life IL
the presence Of any human being, tho young
wife opened her lips to God. She arose with
some spiritual light, and ere week had
elapsed she was rejoicing in the Lord.


Years after Mrs. Manly Lad the pleasure
of seeing her daughter-n-law a faithful.
Christian, and Henry in all the trials Of life
found partner ready to assist him in every
good work k.-American Messenger
Year: 1861

We have lost our little household treasure
The sweet, beautiful face of innocence and
loving trust is not to be found. Death has
removed him to the land of the blest > yet
his departure was so gentle we hardly knew
when the bright-winged messenger of the
seraphic band bore him away. Sadly we
miss our darling Herbert; sadly and tear.
fully we long to hear his merry prattle and
innocent gee. We shall never meet them
more he has passed from earth, and to the
bosom of Him who has said, OF such is toe
kingdom of Heaven. Our home is dreary
The sweet flower that dispersed so much
sweetness is wthercd and dead Our hearts
are near breaking with grief, yet the clear
sunshine of his countenance breaks in upon
our sorrow, illumining our hearts with it's
bright rays, and we are learning to say, with
trust in precious promises, Not my will, but
thine be done


We clothed the fair form for the grave
kissed the velvety cheek, and the sods soot.
covered him from our loving sight. We vii!
place the snow-drop above his pillow, for it is
a fitting emblem of his purity. We will
train the sweet flowers to grow there, and
! tlclc VIC VIII WdHoCA ~ cFonlIlS, anu press
the cool dew drops to our lips; there we vii!
hold communion with heavenly beings, and


learn to love earth less and heaven more.


Though our smiling chorub is now with
Jesus and angels; though he has been trans
planted to a happier hone where chilling
winds and the rough robufs of the world
can never vibrate against heart sensitive
and trustful, yet often the tear.drops flow
from their bright fountains and our lips
murmur we have lost our earthly treasure
our Sunbeam and our joy With what
unutterable tondness we cherish the broken
toys and little mementoes of our lost one =
With what agony do we remember the up
turned, ineocent face, the smiling brow and
cherub mouth Yet the Father loved him
more than we, and took him to His bosom
before the strange paths Of life, with their
midew and blight, had lured his footsteps,
and before his unsulled spirit was soiled
with guilty passions.


Herbert is lost to us on ea'. vet we
hope TO 6nd him when lifes joa. = ASS
Cd Il 1t is we'll with the cnllu aud we
mourn with hope. Countless jewels sparkle
in the Redeemer's crown, and among them
is our lost treasure. Countless voices join


in singing praises to the Lamb, and with
then are tn infant tones OF Herbert The
flower that budded on earth is blooming in
the soft, mild atmosphere of heaven.
G. NJ. w.
Year: 1861

Cats and dogs, when i'll, resort to grass for
their cure, and the hare to a certain kind of
moss and gold6pch having been wounded by
hawk, made its way to a dry puff ball, tore
it open with its beak and busted the wounds
with the spores, which instantly stopped the
flow of blood
Year: 1861

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


We have the best of workmen, and no effort
will be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor us with their pat
ronage. nolO-oIn
Year: 1861

The usual quiet of our town, much to the re-
gret of all good, law-abding citizens, was disturbed
yesterday by the predominance of mob, which,
regardless of counsel, Judge and jury, violently
entered the Jail, breaking locks and doors they
proceeded, and forcibiy took out n negro whom
they executed. 81 - .ss97t as tzst SO --.


The negro, Oscar Ford was the same that was
tried here at thespring term Of the superior court
last year, aud convicted of an attempt TO commit
rape on the person of Mrs Bryant of Concord.
His counsel however procured for him a new
trial, which came off at the present term Of the
superior court. He was acquitted, though entirely
unexpected and against the general feeling Of
the community as to his guilt AS soon as the
decision of the jury was made known "a crowd
began to assemble at the courthouse, armed with
clubs and pistols which gave evidence of their
determination to carry into execution previous
threats. The greater number of which, we are
informed, had come from the towns of Concord
and Charlotte and the county of Iredell, for the
purpose of mobbing the negro in case he was
acquitted No resistance was shown them until
they became too formidable to be controlled by the
town authorities. After they had increased to
about fifty or sixty in number, they proceeded as
above stated, took the negro to the outskirts OF
town, hanged him up, fred several shots into his
body and left him dead. .'.r5 a-. @t.S


Without reflection upon the intelligent jury or





principal testimony in both trials we'have no hesi
fancy in expressing our belief that the negro was
guilty and justly merted the punishment he re-
ccived for so hi9h crime, though 1t was
administered at the hands of mob. Yet, in
Gods name, for the sake of society, religion and
social order, for the sake of humanity, civilization
and domestic peace deliver us from the predomi
nance of mob law. There is nothing to be
ceived that would soon plunge into a state Of
the most woeful anarchy and utter insecurity, or
prove greater curse to every interest, than
the toleration of such thing. 1t would be stain
aud stigma upon the fair name of our country
inimical as well as destructive of the superabund-
ant liberty much love and enjoy; and all
good and true citizens, upon due reflection, can
not fail to agree with us and see its evil import.
Overthrow our legal authorities, which are amply
sufficient for the protection of all, then our shield
is gone, our freedom is turce aud we are butone
step from barbarism If such thing is tolerated
mans life is safe; but any Of fus is liable, at any
time, to be compelled to succumb to mob violence,
led on by the worst passions Of men. -'-s.. ssrf-
Year: 1861

1t has been determined by the govern
ment to move ala immense force down the
Mississippi. Nearly the entire Northwestern
force viii be pushed in that direction. Com
modore Stringham, who is in command Of
the bockading squadron, will proceed at
once to the mouth of the Mississippi. The
Minnesota is to be the flag ship Of the squad
ron. His Instructions are said to be Of the
most vigorous character, although compare.
lively an old man, he is capable Of perform
ing more labor and enduring greater hard
ship than any other officer in the navy.
Year: 1861

This should not be misunderstood or uu-
derrated. No doubt there are many sincere
and unconditional Union men in the Gulf
States, but they are completely crushed out
for the time. Those who believe that this
rebellion is to be easily sabdued are in er-
ror. The war spirit of the South runs, very
high. 1t is encouraged by the smiles of
women and inhamed by the solemn;ties ofre-
ligion, not only by war sermons and the
conservation of flags in churches, but in
many instances by clergymen shouldering
the musket. The majority of the troops in
the field are the flower Of the young men of
the South, who will fight impetuously and
bravely, especially at the outset. The con-
flict IS certain to be fierce and bloody. All
that the North can hope is to make it brief
If our Administration is vigorous and
prompt, it may be ended in few months
if not, we are likely to have seven years
Year: 1861

Persons from East Tennessee, within q
few days, represent that section of the State
as still overwhelmingly for the Union. Sen.
ator johnson declares that if he could stump
the State previous to the vote on secession
in July, he could save it for the Union. The
people of East Tennessee would fight for the
Union if they had arms but they are nearly
destitute, while the secession conspirators in
the west have been supplied BY the Mont
gomery government.
Year: 1861

The Great Eastern performed her recent
voyage across the Atlantic in nine days, the
the quickest trip ever made-yet she was
not worked to anywhere near her full capac-
ity. 1t is confidently believed that she will
yet cross TIE Atlantic in sir days.
Year: 1861

The passenger train from tie Camden
Station left for Washington on Tuesday
afternoon. When nearing the Relay
House they were informed that train
from Washington had been taken pos
session of near Andapolis Junction. and
had been impressed into the Government
service. 1t is supposed for the purpose
of carrying troops from the Junction to
Washington.


For the election in Baltimore there
had been no other ticket but Southern
Rights nominated.


1t was thought that the navigation Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canals would
be stopped on account Of the apprehen-
sion that the cargoes would be seized.


Heavy guns were heard the same
morning in the vicinity of the White
House. The supposition was that some
transport steamers had been fired into.
Year: 1861

Informs tho public that she Is prepared to receive
Street between Methodist and Commerce-above
Tschudv q Collins Store. 1t is situated in pleasant
part of the town, and the rooms all well ventilated
and furnished
Year: 1861

SELECT your Fall and Winter dry
goods at hi-i.i'-.


DucK shooting is now being carried
on to q eourlderatie extent. and We notice that
the hunters are ell repaid for their trouble.
Year: 1861

Surgeon General Wood has taken meas.
ures for carrying into effect the late act of
Congress for adding to the medical staff Of
the army a corps of cadets, whose duty it
shall be to act as dressers in the hospitals
and ambulance attendants in the field,
with the same rank and pay as the West
Point Military Cadets.
Year: 1861

TERRIBLE DISASTER IN FRANcE.-The
foreign papers give accounts of a terrible
casualty in the department of Gard, France.
In consequence of a powerful storm-the
bursting of a water spout, according to
some statements-the Lalle mine was food
ed and the sides fell in, burying all the
working men. An explosion of gas took
place at the same time, by which portion
of tie mine was blown up. The number
OF men missing, and considered as killed
by the accident, is nearly three hundred
There is no probability that but very few
can be got out alive.
Year: 1861

RECOGNITION OF THE CoNFEDERAcY.-The
articles of foreign papers by the last steam
er, on the recognition of the Southern Con-
federacy, must give the coup de grace to all
the rebel hopes of recognition from foreign
powers. The London Post, which is the
organ of the Prime Minister Palmerston,
says recognition would increase the rig
or of the blockade, and any interference
would be an act Of war. As recognition
will not open the cotton trade, JEFF Davis
has nothing to hope from Downing street,
Some disunionists still hope that Louis Ma
poleon may be induced to yield to the sup
plications and opportunities of Mr.. Slidell,
when he reaches the French Court, but
there is no reason to suppose that Mr. S.
can effect anything to the detrimeut of the
Government of the United States. The
New York World remarks, with great force,
that ''if it took Franklin, with all his con-
summate ability, his extraordinary social
influence, his great weight of character, and
with all the nobleness of his cause, two
years to obtain from France a recog-
milton of his country's independence of the
worst enemy of France, such man as Sill
dell will find it no twelve months Job to
bring France to a similar resolution in fur
therance of the blackest conspiracy ever
Matched on earth, at the risk of war with
its Oldest friend among the nations and the
friend to which it now looks to save it from
starvation" There can be no reason to
question the action of England and France !;
they will rigidly adhere to that policy of
nOn-interference in our domestic quarrel
which has been determined upon and pro-
claimed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
of both Governments.
Year: 1861

Eg@ For 10 these many years, the gut
ters on Water street have been a terror and
a nuisance to every drayman and wagoner
who was obliged to risk the breaking of his
vehicle by driving through them. Some
time ago, the city overlaid the Main street
gutter on Water street, but why the others
were not similarly protected is known only
to the City Council. The expense of the
repairs alluded to, would be trifiing COM
pared with the benefit conferred upon the
draymen, and those who have occasion to
drive on Water street
Year: 1861




to the hour of writing, we conclude that
the Great Expedition has landed, taken pos
session of Beaufort, s. O., and prepared to
carry the war into the enemy's country
This may fairly be designated as the first
step we have made toward putting down
the rebellion. We now anxiously await
the forward movement of the army of the
Potomac. There is calm Just now.
holding of the breath previous to hearty
respiration, summoning of the strength and
bracing of the muscles, preparatory to
mighty effort. When the blow comes, it
viii be swift and powerful, and treason will
be vanquished. We have anticipated vic
tories before, and we have been disappoint
ed, but for the first time since the rebellion
began, We are prepared to strike at the
heart of the enemy's "Confederacy," and
our legions on the Potomac, for the first
time, are in a condition to move upon Rich
mond- Let US hold oar breath a little
longer, and we shall breath all the freer
when the glad tidings come that 1--WE have
met the enemy and they are ours"
Year: 1861

We desire to call yonr attention to the
fact, that the above house has recently been
enlarged, thoroughly repaired, and newly
furnished in very superior style and that
we are now prepared, and will use every
exertion to accommodate our guests, in a
most excellent manner. We most earnest
" solicit your patronage and influence.


If BoRcoURT & PILLsBURY.
Year: 1861




The following extract is from the recent
speech ofMr. GREEN. of Missouri, in the U.
S. Senate:


at is not the notification of the Fugitive
Slave law nor the passage of the Liberty
Bills that constitutes the real difficulty be-
tween the South and the North. II is only
III the few cases where fugitives arrested that
those measures can be broughtinto operation.
The real ground of complaint is the state OF
Northern sentiment on the whole subject,
and until this is changed, tits hopeless to seek
any other remedy. Public sentiment at the
North is not such as will protect and
enforce Southern rights. Amendments TO
the Constitution will therefore amount TO
nothing while public sentiment at the North
continues as it is. Under present circum-
stances, ii is as impossible for the South to
live with the North as with the Navajo
Indians"


Compromise makers will see at once that
their occupation is gone. Let them, then,
at once set about the real work in hand,
and change the estate Of Northern sentiment
on the whole subject" Of Slavery.-at least,
get the North into the doughface position Of
affected love of Slavery. This done, and the
traitors to the government will bo able ITO
live" with us, and no longer class us with
"Nsvajo Indians" whose known repugnance
to Slavery probably suggested the idea to
Mr. GREENS mind.