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Year: 1861

FRIGHTvuL OPPRESSION IN MIssIssIPPI.-The
sscessionists of South Carolina and Mississi ppi
are particularly anxious to keep the world from
knowing some things that are going on in these
States. Yesterday, a gentleman, formerly a
member of the Kentucky Legislature. stated
that be was just starting for Mississippi TO en-.
deavor to relieve his brother in that State
The brother had written him that q tax was
imposed upon every slave owner in the State
OF $l2 for each negro; that unless the tax


should be paid within very few days, the ne
gro property was to be eon6scsted to the psb-
lie use; that his own negro tax amounted 10
$l,5OO, which he had no means whatever of
paying; and that hundreds of slave proprietors
were hurryiDg their slaves out of the State to
escape the intolerabls oppression. He emoreover
wrote that this was known to be only the be-
ginning of a terrible system of taxation, and
added the expression Of his perfsst conviction
that the people would not stand It-thst within
thirty days they would rise up in their wrath
and their strength, and crush oppression and
sppressors alike beneath their fset.-Louis.
rille Journal.
Year: 1861

The PosITIoN OF DELAwARE.-We cannot
believe that traitors and consplrators can des
troy the government of or Union. but still men
are talking about it, and in the event of the es-
ta5lIshmet of two coRfederscies 1t is alleged
that Delaware will AXE position in the South
ern one. Tne men who argue thus are gov
sined entirely by prejudice, or by false con-
eepion of interest. They should first ascer-
tain what kind Of q government will ba insti-
Iuted and what will be its fIuits! Whether
il will be on the same plan as that under which
we now live, or a military despotism! I'd.
What will il cost TO sustain it, and how the
revenues will be raised sd. What proiec
ton it can give ia case of war between it aud
its noIhern neig gbbor, or with foreign powers
Whether Delaware will not be likely TO be
ovorrun in contest for the possession of Fort
Delaware and the Delaware river as Psnsyl-
vania and New Jersey will never submit to
them being held by southern rival! 4th,
| la case of such conflict where can an army be
raised to beat back the invaders from ths North.
| ern Republict 5Ih What will be the effecl
of a Union with The South on the price ofland
| Will 1t decline 10 one halt its present value
or eau men be found in the South to purchase IT,
and settle among US at any price! 9th. Wha
will the effect Of division be on the slave popu-
lation-will not hundred escape where tlerG
are now ten! In ease of war is it likely tha
eight millions Of people can conquer or dictate
terms to 20OO0,000! The natural position o
Delaware is with her northern neighbor Penl.
sylvania, aud it she should now form another
alliance. she will eventually after prejudice
disappears. seek shelter and protection from
her, as safety after all is the consideration
which will finally determine the position o
the different sections of our country in cas-
there should be apy divisiou.-DelaCsre Re
| publican
Year: 1861

Mississippi goes out Of the Union with more
convenience than South Carolina. The terms
she makes are capital. She has no port oi
entry and therefore cannot come into collision
with the Government in the matter Of revenue
collection and as. to the ether point of difficulty
the.Psst office system. her convention has pro.
vidsd that no change shall be made, and per


mIts the United States to pay the expenses o


it's maintensnce.- Washing ton Star.
Year: 1861

Too STRINGS TO HIS Bow.-John R. McCon-
nell failed to be nominated for District Jud dge
in this county. because he said if he ran on
a ticket with such platform as had been
adopted, he would abe practising fraud and
cheat upon the Convention" That platform
breathed the soundest possible Union
sentiments. Mr. Mcconnell has since been
nominated for Governor by the State
Secession Convention, and approves heartily
of its platform. There will be no mistake
about his position hereafter.
Year: 1861

Notwithstanding that the secession of Virginia


fact, the final announcement of that fact, by tele-
| graph, yesterday afternoon, threw the community


into state Of the most noisy and jublant excite
| mcnt.


Before the news had appeared in the after


editions OF the evening papers it spread electric
ally about the streets, and for the time caused a
very general suspension Of business
Some gentlemen connected with the cotton
houses on Carondclet and Common streets, speed
ly brought out a small cannon or swivel, and, at
the intersection Of the streets named fired salute
Of eight guns-seven for the Confederate States and
one more for Virginia. In a moment, all cotton
dom was out on the street, and the excitement
and rejocings were all.pervading and intense We
saw dignfed and grave hammered gentlemen,
who had probably seldom Or never shouted before,
whiring their hats over their heads, and yeing
with the lusticst in their loud huzzas for the
glorious Old Dominion.


Meantime the evening papers came out Aarjnr
with the news in printed shape. The printing Off
ces were beseged by eager and excited crowds.
and the newsboys never before had such large or
rapid sales The rush, the standstill, the gather
ing in knots, visible everywhere: and every
ldtc Slp"tu tIc SlIllC Ol lIgil ana patriotic
satisfaction.


And whilst this excitement pcrvaded the poDu.
lation, the booming of cannon on Lafayette SQUARE
awOke responsive hrobs in all hearts, and attracted
an immense throng to the Square, all going to look
at the cannon firing, out of pure love for the salute
The gallant Washington Artcrsts were there
with two pieces in extraordinarily quick time, and
never did any hundred guns fired by them ever re-
vertebrate more musically through the length and
breadth of the city


All that we have described was within the COM
pass of an hour after the receipt of the news.
We should state that the flags everywhere were
thrown to the breeze, in honor of the great event
of the day; our neighbors of the Delta flngng out
theirs with an eighth star upon it.


After the first hour or two's excitement. the
town settled down to its business and dinner and
all things went on as usual but the event was the
talk all the rest Of the day.


The dispatches concerning Vrginias further ac-
ton, as well as those from North Carolina. Ten
nessee and Missouri, also contributed much to the
public qualification and enthusiasm Kentucky
will speak out neXt-all will soon roll into line
and then the South will stand new and united
nation, bright powerful and full-armed, like an
other Minerva, sprnging from the head of Jove.


Wonder how II. o. A. likes the manner in which
the southern combinations are ''dspersing?"
Year: 1861




The telegraphic wires yesterday were heavy
Governors Of Tennessee and Missouri, to the requ
ston of Lincoln for troops, were enough alone, to
stimulate our patriotism and excite the highest en-
thusasm of our people. But when it was an
nounced that the Convention of Virginia had passed
an Ordinance of Secession, the satisfaction and de-
light of our people became almost uncomfortable ;
and the one hundred guns which were fired in La
fayette Square in honor of the event. gave but fee
bic expression to the universal joy of the citizens
of New Orleans.


The Virgnians especially--thosc who were
tives of the Old Commonwealth particularly
jubiant But hardly less so were the citizens gen
orally 1t made the heart of every Virginian in the
city swell with pride to witness the satisfaction
that beamcd from every countenance, on the re-
ception of the glorious tdngs


True, the people of Virginia have to pass upon
the act of secesson-but it will be mere form
atty From the base of the Blue Ridge to the
shores of the Chesapeake there will be found
scarcely voice in opposition. The great valley
of Virginia and the patriotic people of the south
west, will rally with almost equal unanimity. By
an overwhelming majority the Old Dominion will
cut loose from the enemies of the South, and take
her proud position with her Southern sisters


This action of Virginia shows what will be done by
North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri.
In a few short weeks, the whole South will be
united in fact if not in form. The mightiest State
OF the South, in power and in numbers-a State
which can put into the field one hundred thousand
as brave soldiers as ever shoudercd musket-
Joins her destinies, for veal or for woe, with her
sister States of the South. The South il now, to
all nents and purposes, united and defiant, and
brave old Virginia stands in the front rank! All
hail to the land which bore WAsuINGTON and Madi-
son, and Jefferson and Henry!
Year: 1861

Now that the schools of this county are a.
bout 10 be opened, we would say to the par
ents, children, teachers and directors, get read
y, and prepare yourselves properly, so that the
machinery Of the common schools may run
on smoothly during this winter. Each of you
has work 10 do which If neglected, will be
a clog in the way to success. Are you ready
TO assume the several responsible duties that
are incumbent upon you in your several caPac-
tiles; il not, it behooves you to get to work at
once and have everything IN readiness, so that
your schools may become more interesting to
all concerned. Directors, have you got the
school houses ready have you them well
cleansed and properly prepared for ventilation;
have you everything ready that is necessary
for the comfort and success OF the teachers
If not, see TO it at once, and neglect moi the
important duties of your office.-Parenis, are
you ready to do your part in the great work Of
education! Are you ready to take more in
terest in the training OF the minds OF your off
spring; and have you made up your mind to
cheer taem on in their Iabors, by an occasional
visit to the schooroom this winter. Yours is
very responsible office, and it Oehooves you TO
see that you neglect none of lis functions.-
See that your children are supplied with prop
er implements in this warfare against ignorance
and superstition, so that they may come out
OF the fight victorious, and be an honor to your
name.


Teachers, are you prepared tc enter upon
the responsible duties OF your calling? Have
you devised new plans to enhance the interest
of your profession, and the interests and well
fare of those placed IN your charge! Get rea-
dy 10 act we'll your part do your utmost to
make your teaching complete success, the
coming winter. In order to do this, solicit
the and and co-worklng of the parent, for the
teacher and parent must co operate in the
great work of expanding the mind of the rising
generation. Again we would say. parents,
children, teachers and directors, get ready;
s'put your shoulders 10 the wheel, push on the
column and success will crown your efforts.
Year: 1861

For several days past. it has been almost
impossible to get dispatch from any OF
the Southern States, over the line from St.
Louis ; and from this fact. the subject has
been agitated of building line to Little
Rock. connecting there with the line to
Memphis and SO with all other lines in the
Southern States. A telegraph line from
here to Little Rock is matter of necessity,
as well as prudential or war measure.
The only exposed part of Arkansas, is her
Western Frontier, and it is highly necessa-
ry that instant connection should be had at
all times, with the Capital. We think the
matter should be agitated at once. Van
Buren, and Fort Smith, will do their part
We Learn that one gentleman in this City,
proffers to subscribe $1,000, and Others have
signifiesi their willingness to take stock


The cost Of putting up line from here
to Little Rock. will not exceed $4,000
Year: 1861

The length Of tclegraphic dispatches and
the exciting news in connection with the
United States fort at Fort Smith precludes
US from saying as much Us we had intend
ed in relation to public affairs. As regards
ourself and the position which we shall
hereafter occupy. it is sufficient for us to
say that we live in tho South her interests
are ours, and with her are our entire feelings,
and that as honestly and heartily as we
have heretofore advocated the Union, and
corporation with the Border States, SO we
intend now to do all in our power for the
Union of the South. Existing circumstan-
ces eonvice US that the only hope for the
South is to present an undivided front to
the aggressive policy Of the Lincoln Black
Republican administration. Whatever may
have been our views, heretofore, every mar
of us should mono stand by his country, and
all who are unprepared to do this. should
leave the South. and go to q locality where
they can. There is NO middle ground ev.
cry men nsst take poeition-either foI
or against US. Ever since we have been or
thestage Of action we have fought Black.
Rspublicanism, and we are still prepared tc
battle it to its determination. The time O
q Compromises has gone by F" Grim visag
ed war; has been inaugurated, and the on
ly course we can nou urge. is the immedi
ate cooperation of all the Southern State:
with q view to presenting a united Soutl
against Northern aggression. We believe
every man in the community stands on tn,
same platform with us at this time, nc


matter what may have been his views, here
tefore. We have now to look at facts as
they exist at the present time. There is
now neither time or opportunity for quib
bling. By-gones are by-gones. Let Sc the
dead bury its dead" and let us. like ont
man, stand up for our constitutional rights
and. if necessary, fight for them to the bit
te. end. The question is


"Under which King, Benzonian So
Year: 1861

We see that meeting of merchants has been
called for to morrow evening, at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel, to consider the subject Of the proposed
Bankrupt Law. IL will be recollected that IN
the last session of Congress, committee was
appointed to frame bill that would be likely 10
reconcile the conflicting views in regard to it. As
soon as the National legislature meets again,
strenuous efforts will no doubt be made by the
advocates of the measure TO have il passed while,
on the other hand, its opponents will endeavor to
throw further obstacles in its way, on the ground
that the present circumstances of the country are
not favorable to the consideration af SO impor-
tant a subject This objection IS easily answ cred.
All that can he urged against the expediency of
the law, has already had full discussion, whilst
much has occurred within the last eight months
to confirm the views Of its advocates.


There is this further argument in favor Of i'm
mediate action on the subject. that the Govern.
ment has inaugurated new financial policy. and
that il is advisable that whatever legislation may
be deemed necessary should adapt itself 10 and
grow up with that policy. There is no use. how
ever, IN the recommendation Of any measure that
will not embrace State banks within its operation.
individuals and corporations should be dealt with
alike, and power should be giyer to Govern
ment 10 wind up the affairs of any institution of
the kind presenting evidences of insolvency. We
trust that in whatever action is taken at the meet
ing Of merchants 10 morrow night. due weight
will be given to this cardinal point. Without ita
bankrupt law would be of but small value 70 the
country.-N T. Herald.
Year: 1861

ON his life Of nine thousand dollars.
At the end of sixty days the widow
went to Cincinnati and at the insn
rance office received the money. AS
she was leaving the place she was ar
rested here a few days ago without .
cent to help her in the difficulties IN
cident to her bereavement.
Year: 1861

Tie Linc01nitGs Rob q JTidow.-
The Memphis Avalanche of Tuesday
has the following:


A gentleman, who kept a whole
sale wine and spirit store in this city
on Court Square, died a short time
ago, leaving to his wife an insurance
Year: 1861

THE POSTAL SYsTEM.-The Postofice De- pertinent, says the Richmond Examiner, is understood to have nearly completed its lists of appointments; and the commissions are being sent out every day so as to consummate the establishment of our postal system as soon as possible. It is understood that the present postage rates are entirely tenatiye, and that Congress will settle them as soon as the re- turns Of the office will determine such rates as will make the postal service a self-supporting one.
Year: 1861

SPECIAL NoTIcE.-We wish it distinctly understood that we print no papers or extras to give away. We can't afford itl A person has as much right to ask a merchant to give him five cents worth of any article, as to ex- pect newspaper publisher to give him a paper or extra for nothing We have to pay for every type set, every sheet of paper, ink, and other expenses; therefore it is not right to ask us to give away our extras and papers.
Year: 1861

C~ It is reported that a short time since old Abe asked Gen, Scott why he did not push on into Virginia and take possession of the capital of the rebel Confectionery, as he had done in the case of the capital of Mexi- co Scott's reply was ''the reason is plain aud paIpabe: The men who carried me to the city of Mexico are the same that are now keeping mo out of Virginia"
Year: 1861

FEMALE HEROloAI'-- l 4e " IHSloi \4N' N' J Sentinel says:

 Application has been made at this office to know whether there are any means, public or private. by which ladies can get hold of suffi- cient number of light arms, such as repeaters or small rifles, suitable for the use of ladies. Some thirty or forty of these patriotic ladies

 in oIe of the adjoining counties have formed themselves into a company, and determined, if possible, to secure arms, and in tie event of a necessity, to defend their homes and fight for the cause of liberty.

 A correspondent of the Richmond Examiner writes from Baltimore, under date of the 10th

 inst, as follows:

 An incident that happened in the streets here the other day both amused an instructed me. As one of the Northern Regiments pass ed through the streets, young girl had fixed in the upper window of house on their route a Confederate flag, of her own manufacture The officer in command, stung with patriotic jealousy by the sight, and emHlatipg the ex- ample of Ellsworth, the hero, hurried to the house to snatch down and bear away the trophy He was met at the door by the be- roc girl. He commanded her to taile down the flag, when she coolly and confidently re- fused to do so. He attempted to pass her. when the girl confronted him, and in a steady tone. warned him not to pass the threshold, 1 that ''she was armed' The heroic adventarer. thus brought to a halt, gaaed for minute in baffled surprise at the slight and beautiful de- fender of the flag of the South and suddenly turned on his heel, growing the excuse that l t'if she was not so d--d g-0d-Iooking he world take the flag down anyhow.' That girl mi sht be Charlotte Corday in certain 1 circumstances.
Year: 1861

Many farmers in this State are turning
their attention to the matter OF sowing
their wheat as carly as possible, IN order
to prevent the ravages OF the weevil and
rust. This point, we think, is pretty well
settled in Maine. To have the ground
ready as early as possible, it should be
plowed in the fall. Some prefer to har-
row il once in the fall and then roll it, aud
then harrow in the spring when the wheat
is sowcd. Perhaps on light land tins
would be Of advantage. In our limited
experience in wheat raising, we have al
ways succeeded in obtaining bountliul
crop when we sowcd very carly.


1t meeting of the Bethel Farmer :
Club the past winter, 1t was stated by
Deacon Geo. Chapmen that he formerly
practscd sowing winter wheat late IN the
fall Just before the ground shut up, and
had good crops. Why could not spring
wheat be sown at the same trmo? We
also saw Il recent description OF Il Substl-
tute for roller, which was made by tax
inc slab, boring a hole through each end
and passing a chain SO as to form II TRAN
gle. This is very simple and is said to
be better to level of the ground than a
roller.


Farmers should certainly be cncour-
aged to cultivate more wheat. The crop
has been u good one in this vicinity for
several years past, when good, and early
sowing have been practised.- Bethef
Courier.
Year: 1861

Tile Herald Of yesterday says that a number
of tho Republican Ward Associations haye
openly repudated the Peoples Union Ticket.
nominated by the County and Judicial Conyen.
tions of the party. This is utterly false. Tho
Union County Ticket, as nominated by the Re.
publican Conventions, has been ratified and in
dorsed in every Ward Association that has mes
since the ticket was agreed on. In trying to
distract and divide the loyal people Of this city,
The Herald is simply obeying the commands d
Fernando Wood. BY denouncing Lynch, The
Herald hopes to blind the masses Of its readers
as to its real purposes. The Herald knows that
if it openly advocated the election of Lynch Is
would lose its influence for mischief. Hence.
while pretending to oppose the hero OF Varian's
retreat from the battlefield, at Bull Run, It
hopes to be able to elect him by distracting and
dividing the Union vote Of the city. If Lynch
can be made Sheriff, and Fernando g. Co. get
new lease of the City Government, The Herald
may yet have q chance to display the costly
Southern flags purchased for that establishment
just before the people of New-York resolved
that the Stars and Stripes should be the oni~
flag ahoat during the War.
Year: 1861

rL. paonIe of our State VIII tO-morroW


80, of their State and County Officers
..;,h . new Senate and Assembly. Though the
rote will probably be light, owing to the abb
sorption of public interest in the war and the
absence from the polls of some Eighty ThOus-
spd Voters who are in tho Army of the Po-
tomac or in camp elsewhere, the contest VIII
in many sections be spirited and the influence
O, the result will be widely felt.


We cannot doubt the success of the Peoples
Union State Ticket, save in the case Oh that
Canal Commssonership, with regard to which
the Rebellion and Peoples Union Conventions
made rival nominations. This ill-timed jar
renders probable the success of Mr.. w. W.
Wright, the Richmond Regency candidate. we
cannot believe that another man on that ticker
has the ghost Of chance.


The managers of the Democratic machinery
in our State have deserved an overwhelming
defeat. Invited by the Republican State Com
mittee to unite in presenting single TICKET 70
the People on the sole basis of Union Tor The
support of the Government and the War loi
the Union, they were not content civiiy 10 de-
cline the proposition-thcy repelled it with in
suit and persisted not only in making dis
tinct party nomination, but in placing it on
platform which impeaches the action OF th'
Federal Government in attempting 10 sustain
itself again,t gigantic conspiracy, aud eylnce
n disguised but not less real sympathy VIII


tbs traitors who have established a reigi


of terror in the South with intent to divide an'


destroy the Republic. Some of the candida'e
placed on this platform had too much patriot
lam n remain there and declined; and th'
whole ticket has been obliged to come ou
with an eleventh-hOur profession OF unquaIhe'
support of the Government and the War


This will confuse many voters as to the rea


issue, vet it should not. There is not SC


cret or open sympathizer with the traitors il
arms against the Union who will not vote th'
, Regency ticket, confident that he will thereb!


Give aid and comfort to JEFF. Davis q 20
And the success of that ticket would b


everywhere hailed as proof that the Peopl
/ of our State were ready to submit to any hu
initiation, to unite in any base compromise, II
/ order to buy peace from the traitors.


, Happily. such success is impossible; but
| is none the less the duty of every citizen t


VOTE so THAT 1T SHALL BE KNOWN OF ALI


MEN THAT HE STANDS BY THE COUNTRY Il
THIS HOUR OF HER EXTREME PERIL.


4 An old legislator once gave young one thi
, advice by way of legacy: Arrays give the rot
: that you ,ciH necer need to explain Reader
that was good advice; and you will heed it b


voting the Union ticket