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Year: 1861

A HARD TINE FOR PApERs-It is proba.
bic that publishers papers feel the pressure
of the times as extensively as any class Of
business men. A very large number have re-
Gently been suspended. The Congregational
Herald of August 22d says:


Owing to the falling off in our receipts,
we shall be obliged to suspend the issue OF
our paper next week. Whether we continue
to issue it each alternate week for the present,
or suspend it entirely, will depend upon the
their dues and subscriptions. Our effort will
be to keep the Herald along until the meet
ing Of the Terrennial Convention OF the Chi
cago Theological Seminary, which meets in
October in this city.
Year: 1861

TAKE HOLD OF THE PRoM1sEs..--He tha


can lay his hand upon any one promise that
God has made for them that love Him, and
truly say, this promise is mine, may safely
lay his hand upon every promise that God
has made to them that love Him, and say,
these are mine. He that can lay his hand
upon any one promise that God has made to
them that lear Him, and truly say, this pro-
mise is mine, may assuredly lay his hand upon
every promise that God has made to them
that fear HIM, and say, these are all mine.
ilo that can lay his hand upon any one prom
ise that God has made to faith in Christ, to
believing in Christ, and truly say this promise
is mine, may safely lay his hand upon every
promise that God has made to faith in Christ.
TO believing in Christ, and say, all these prom
ise are mine. He that Can lay his hand upon
any one promises that God has made to the
returning sinner, and truly say, this promise
is mine, may securely lay his hand upon every
promise that God has made to the returning
sinner, the repenting sinner, and say, all these
are mine, He that can lay his hand upon
any one promise that God has made to the
waiting soul, and truly say, this promise is
mine, may without peradventure lay his hand
upon every promise that God has made to the
waiting soul, and say all these are mine.
Prove but your right in one, and you may
safely infer your right to all.-Broohs.
Year: 1861

SHALL WE MAKE Fuss OVER THE EvACUA-
TIoN!-A correspondent ggests that the day Fort
sumter Is 10 be evacuated be made day of public
rejoicing in Charleston general holiday, with
thanksgiving and an illumination. For our part


we doubt the Propriety and good taste of any su b
grand demonstration. The retirement of seventy
men from the possession Of fortress In our harbof


which they have held three months and leave
only because Of the difficulty of getting reinforce
nen's ana the supplies, through the erection of
batteries which we, their enemies have been per-
mltted to construct under their guns is not we
mink, an occasion that will justify, before the
world, the flourish of general public jubilation


We may all be glad and thankful that none OF our
blood has been split in hay, while the coercve
Intentions of our foes have been foled here by our
preparations Providence has helped US more In
accordance with true dignity, the merits Of the
affair and the habits of Carolnians not to exhibit
the appearance OF being overjoyed. A delicate
illumination, with positive prohibition Of fire.
luton is not ended, and we should not begin 10
hoiloo too much or too oon.-CL arls ston Mtycurv
Year: 1861

THE PEAcH CROP OF MARYLAND The Easton
Gazette Of Saturday has the following:


Much anxiety has been felt for some DAYS past
about the peach crop in this section Owing to
the first part Of the month being so very mild the
peach tree buds were almost ready to burst--in
fact we have heard that In the upper part of the
county, some trees were in full bloom when the
present cold spell commenced But those that
have not bloomed out, the buds have become
shriveled and considerably dried, and no doubt
the crop will be almost total failure
Year: 1861

hEEPfNG THE PEOPLE IN IGNORANCE. - The
NASHVILLE Banner publishes the following letter
from subscriber in Alabama, and adds, that II
even the most confirmed precipitation cannot see
therein symptoms of - reconstruction, }, and de-
sire ON the part Of the unsuspecting people who
Were guled into the secession train to get bac
into the glorious Union from which they have
Deen lnglorlously dragged, and once more under
the protecting ngis of the % star -pemmed banner
Of Liberty" then they don't want to see il, and
are blind In their own infatuation to the inevitable
doom which awaits the usurpers when the storm
OF pubic indignation shall arise, which will
sweep them from pewer The letter is from an
honest, shrewd and practical Albanian to we'll
known business house of that city:
Year: 1861

San Francisco dispatch of May 1st, says:


The first intimation of the war news to day
seemed to electrify the whole community.
Everybody rushed to Montgomery street to
get the Extras that were issued before eleven
o'clock. Business suffered an almost entire
suspension. With the exception of u few or
ders that had TO be filled for the interior
there was no attention given to trade. There
were no turbulent manifestations among the
crowd. People talked in moderation, and
every one looked gloomy. G. L. Pickett un-
dertook to address a crowd, but did not sue
ceed in creating excitement There is to
be big demonstration here in favor Of sus-
tanning the Administration. but the time is
not fixed. The following address is receiving
many signatures


"1he undersigned believing that at the
present crisis in our national affairs it is the
manifest duty of all patriotic citizens, ire
spective of party or creed to yield an un
qualified and Jealous support to the Federal
Government in its efforts for the maintenance
and perpetuity of the Union and the vindica-
ton of its iag, invite their fellow citizens of
all parties who are willing to render services
to the General Government in the present
emergency, to meet them in mass meeting at
early day in the present week, to consider
the propriety of public expression of their
loyalty to the Constitution and Government
of the Union"


There appears to be a good deal of activi-
| ty among the military companies in antcpa-
tion of their services being required either to
put down the rebellion in Santa Clara county
or for other business.


Sweeny d Baughs dispatch says that the
Federal troops now in California will be
| speedily recalled and the States militia called
upon to garrison our fortiieations and defend
our borders. The immediate organization of
new companies is talked about to-day on the
streets


The National Guard turned out to day 40
strong, for target practice


An officer of one of the Republican organi-
cations has issued a call fora Union meeting
tomorrow night, in room of the City Hall
This undertaking is regretted 10y citizens of
all parties who are opposed to attempting any
demonstration under the auspices of any
political party.


The Mint will resume operations to NOR
row. The damage is far less than at first
supposed. None of the machinery is injured


One-fourth of the treasure shipment day
goes to England. Exchange to New York
closed at six per cent.
Year: 1861

LAYING TIE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW
STATE CAPITOL AT the invitation of the
State Capitol Commissioners. the Grand
Lodge of Free Masons of the State of Califor.
MIA, will lay the corner stone of the new
State House, with appropriate ceremonies, on
Wednesday, 18th inst. An invitation has
also been extended, asking the Odd Fellows
to take part in the exercises The military
will be out in full strength and it is not i'm
probable that the Fire Department and all
the civic societies and associations will form
in the procession and witness the ceremoniesI
Numerous subordinate lodges will be present
from abroad, and the occasion will be one
marked by grand and interesting display.
On the evening of that day the Free Masons
will sit down to a sumptuous banquet and it
is very likely that the affair will wind up
with grand ball, given at Agricultural Hall.
The demonstration to which we refer may be
looked forward to with interest.-Sdc. Bee.
Year: 1861

THE PoNY VS.. THE PIRATEs.-We understand
from good authority that the Pony, on his
last trip, was pushed forward with extra
speed to autici pate the sailing of the steamer
of lst May, and stop any shipment of treasure
that might be contemplated. 1t is said that
the orders from the East are peremptory that
shipments of treasure be delayed for the
present California will lose nothing by this
arrapgement.-Sac Bee.
Year: 1861

An advocate having lately gain
ed a suit for 2 poor young lady,
who was very ugly, she remarked
81 have nothing to pay you with
sir, but my heart" Hand it over
to the clerk, if you please; l wish
no fee for myself he replied.
Year: 1861

The citizens of Savannah were un


able to fire a salute in honor of
the Inauguration of President Da-
Wis because there was not piece
of ordnance in the city. 1t had all
been removed to Fort Pulaski:
Year: 1861

Coon PRosPEcTs FOR THE MINERS. Those


who appear to be posted in regard to water


bitches and mining in this part of the world


says the Mountain Messenger, those who have


had several years experience in these parts.
say that next season bids fair to be one of
great promise for an abundance of water for
mining. One of the greatest difficulties in
the way of early mining here, with which our
miners and ditchmen have to contend, is the
trouble of getting water through the bitches
in the spring. Generally the early falls of
snow come after the water has failed in the
bitches, the snow accumulates in the fumes
and in the dug channels upon the hill sides,
forms into ice, and several weeks are lost ev-
cry spring before the miners can obtain water
with which TO work their diggings. This fall
there was an abundance of water in the ditch
es when snow came, and the impedments
which generally accumulate in the fumes
were carried away, and kind of snowy arch
or protection was formed over the bitches
which will remain till fine weather arrives
next spring. The rain storm which occurred
about two weeks ago, moistened the ground
and placed it in a good condition for recev-
ing snow and retaining its moisture in the
spring.
Year: 1861

MARTIN BARR has acknowledged that he
killed Bright, the seducer of his wife. It
will be remembered that the body of Bright
was found in the vicinity of San Andreas
with seven balls in the breast. Baer delv-
cred himself up and was declared legally
freed from blame.
Year: 1861

h
Erening Post, speaking of this place, says:


Marshal BOnifant has been authorized BY the
government to take such measures in Baltimore as
will etfectuay cut off communication between the
rebels in Virginia and their fellow traitors in tn
city. This is measure which has been urgently
needed for some weeks, and we trust the marshal
will perform his duty in very thorough manner.


There is no doubt that Davis would risk much to
gain possession OF Baltimore. 1t is point o. great
importance to him, well as to the gOvernmtnt-
1t is known that since the arrival of General Cad
walader communications between the citv and the
rebel forces in Virginia have been constant The
Plug UgeS and rowdies were permitted by Gen.
Butler to leave the place, and joined the army at
Harper's Ferry in considerable numbers, but under
the mid rule of Gen. Cadwalader each day has
the traitors of the citv grow bolder, until we hear
of arms, ammunition and provisions being
shipped to various Southern points, almost without
cnnceaiment.


We glad to see stop put to this Baltimore
is too important point tor us to risk. Our hold
upon it should be so firm that not the most san
guine traitor might be tempted to acts against the
government within its limits. If the estab-
liShment of martial law advisable it is so there
and now. And this not only for the safety of our
military operations and the security of the capital
but for the sake of the city itself.
Year: 1861

No violation Of all our chartered rights is neces-
sary for the vindicatinn of public liberty or for
the enforcement Of the laws. The Government can
be supported by constitutional means, and it is by
those only that we shall be able to save anything
worth saving.
Year: 1861

A distinguished Albanian, who was
identified with the Bell party, but who is
now disnnionist, writes to friend in this
city: "You may suppose that there is a
chance TO rebuild the Union which has
been torn down. There is not only no
probability but no possibility Of such an
event. We do not believe that the North
will give us any substantial guarantees and
we could not trust them if they did. The
idea which seems to have taken possession
Of the Peace Congress, as it is called, that
we will be satisfied with the prohibition
north of 36o c0, and q squatter sovereign
ty south Of that line, is gross insult to
our understanding. Be assured that. We
have no idea Of accepting any such terms
The truth is, and our friends outside of the
seeding States ought to be apprised Of tht
fact, we have lost all hope Of 90 amcabl'
adjustment, and are looking to the bayone
as the arbitrator Of the dispute"
Year: 1861

GJ-I must pity that young man who
with little Gnary OF dress and reckless
ness of manner, with his coarse passions
all daguerreotyPel on his face, goes
whooping through the streets, driving an
animal much nobler 7uduet than
himself, or staggering aff some haunt
of shame, AMI call, it -" Enjoying HE -
lie thinks he IS astonishing the world
and he is astonishing the thinking part Of
it, who are astonishei that he is not as
toni,hrd at himself. For look at that
compound Of flesh and impudenee, and
say if on all this earth there is anything
more pitiablc lie know anything OF
the true JOY of life? As well say that the
beauty and immcnsity of the universe were
all enclosed in the field where the proli-
gal lay among the husks and swine :
CAapin's LiriAg Hords.
Year: 1861

AusrEntrlEs.--'Fo tell Your secrets and
believe other people viii keep them.


10 render man Il service voluntarily,
and expect him to be grateful for it.


10 expect to make people honest by
hardening them in Jail and afterwards
sending them adrit ut the means Of
getting work.


To fancy thing is cheap becausca low
price is asked for it.


To say man is charitable because no
sabscrihes to y hospital


To arrive at the age Of fifty, and be
surprised at any vice, folly or absurdlty
your fellow creatures may be guilty of.


To vote for candidate at an election
because he shakes hands with your wife
and child and admires the baby,


To attempt to borrow money on tho
plea OF extreme poverty.
Year: 1861

reception, but your Guard with one feeling
made charge and in less than three minutes
The enemy was completely routed by 1870
men We cleared The city of every rebel.
and retired being near night and moi feeling
able to keep the place with so small a force
MAJOR Wines command did moi participate
IN The charge have seem charges. nut
such brilliant unanmty and bravery have
never seen, and did not expect Their war
cry, Fremont and lke Union,n broke forth
like thunder.
Year: 1861

w Young ladies, most of you, un-
doubtedly. want to get married; YOU war,
men, noble hearted men, men ,~ho are dcs.
tined to be first and foremost in the race Of
life. earnest workers in the field of strife,
and unwcaried travellers Oh its rough thor
oughfare. Listen. DO you expect to catch
such husband by the false glare of super
fetal beauty? DO y ou expect to charm in
to alteration such an one by jeweled hair
or gorgeous robes? Do you expect tina,
your rexquisitely moulded form or lovely face
can hide from him the imperfect training Of
your mind and heart ? If you are what the
world calls plain-looking." let the mind
be cult gated, and its intelligence, beaming
from your eye. shall lend to you charm
which to the man of sense is irresisistible


at if you are sylph-liks in form and an
gelic in feature. forget not in the adornment
of your body that inward adornment oI
the mind.'' without which your lovelines.
must be like the whited sepulchrc- without


beautiful to gaze upon. but within. how i'm.
pure, unwholesome, rcpulsive. Then study
for the Improvement and beauty of youl
mind rather than your body, and yon shall
be possessed Of that fascinating lovelines.


which will win for you . man WHO shall b,
a worthy partner with you in the race o


/ life
Year: 1861


Though many and bright are the stars that ap-


peared


In the flag by our country unfurled,
And the stripes that swelling in majesty there.
Like a rainbow adjoining the world.
Their light as unsuiied those in the sky,
BY deed that our fathers have done,
And they are leagued in as true and As holy tie
In their motto of many in one.
From the hour when those pktriots faarlessly flung
Their banner of starlight abroad,
They had right for their shield and to their motto
: A. they elang to the rrs4uiae Of Sod.
AND though few were their HgntsTtn the gloom oi
Yet the hearts that were striking below.
Had God for their bulwark and Truth for their


power,


And they stopped not to number the foe.
We are many in one while there glitters star
In the blue of the heavens above,
And tyrants shall quail mid their dungeons afar
When they gaze on that motto of love.
1t shall CLEAN DER the sea, mid the bolts of the


storm,


Over tempest and battle and wreck,
And flame where our guns with their thunder grow


warm,


Meath the blood on the slippery deck.
Then up with our banner! let it stream on the air
Though our fathers are cold in their graves,
They had hands that could strike, they had souls


that could dare.


And their sons were not born TO he slaves
Up, up with our banner, where's 'er it may call
Our millions shall rally around,
A NATION OF FREEMEN THAT MOMENT SHALL FALL
*OnIy thirteen stars
Year: 1861

Eg Always be at work for the attain
mert of an object. II tho object itself 10
not important. the pursuit is. The fox.
when caught, is worth nothing he is fol-
lowed for the pleasure of the following
Year: 1861

By, Recommendation Of governor
L. O. Moore, the different banks of
the city of New Orleans. have agreed
to suspend specie payment. This
patriotic step taken by ourbanks, we
doubt not would have willingly been
done ere this, without their being
called upon to do it, but our readers are
aware, we presume, the power Of thus
acting of their own free will, would
be detrimental to their business, for
in doing this they would forfeit their
charters. Undcr existing circum-
stances, it is probable that there will
be no risk run, for, undoubtedly at the
next assembly Of the Legislature,
an act will be passed warranting the
course at present pursued, and thus
clearing them of any violation of the
restrictive laws.


That the suspension, by our banks
of specie payment, will prove advan-
tageous, is beyond doubt; in fact it
is absolutely necessary for the welfare
of our Confederacy. and will prove
of vast benefit to themselves. This
will put down any opposition to ac-
cept the Confederate States notes as
currency, for they. as it We're, will be
substituted in place of cur bank
notes. No person can conscientious
ly object to this. We do not, and
are willing to take all We can get.
Year: 1861

We are requested to state, by the
Ladies OF the Military Aid Society,
shat the Rattle for that celebrated
Diamond Ring, will take place
this morning at nine o'clock, at
the Book and Periodical Depot OF
Messrs. Hyams & Bro.
Year: 1861

We, the people of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character in
order 10 form permanent federal government estab
lish justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings OF liberty to ourselves aud our osteri
ty-invoking the faver and guidance of Almighty God
do ortain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States Of America.
Year: 1861

as members OF one political family, mutually


contributing TO promote the happiness OF one


another" These are true and right words


Let them be deeply Pondered, and solemnly


laid to heart, by all who care for the peace OF
their country at this time.


The idea of fighting for the preset walton OF
the Union, in its present circumstances, is


simply preposterous. No victory in such war


could deserve TO be considered triumph. No


rational object could be gained by it in the end.
1t could be no better at best than national SUI
eide ln the most wholesale form. The very
thought oft IL something from which the soul
turns away with unutterable horror and dis
gust.


But what is needed now is not simply an
adherence OF all such war, but an open, loud
declaration on the part OF the people that no
war OF the sort with their consent, shall ever
| be- allowed to take place In other words, the
| time is already upon Us, when to save ourselves
| from the vortex OF misery into which ate


in dangerlot being mady dragged in such form,
/ he voice OF the natIon--the overwhelming
conservative majority in particular OF this State
should be heard Procialmlng IN trumpet tones
| No COERCION Let it be fairly known and un-
| derstood, that Pennsylvania has no mind in this
! case to be rolled by the dlctaIion of New Eng
! land or ;he Northwestern Stales-that she is.not
! willing to be made use of as their battle field
| in any war offensive or defensive against States


so intimately related to her as those which
! border on the Potomac-that her adhesion to
! the Chicago Platform itself, so far as il went,


was in no such sense as 10 involve any Issue SO
/ madlv desperate as this let 1t be fairly under


stood, say, that she Is ready to protest against
/ all force other than that OF love aud persuasion
| for the settlement of our existing difficulties,
/ and the fact will be felt Itself at once as a
message Of peace and a rainbow Of promise


throughout the length and breadth OF tie
| land.


Looking upon this Convention as an organ,


created by the special providence OF God for
giving such voice to the true heart of the State


as is needed a: the present time, | trust thai
| it may be enabled wisely and faithfully to dis


charge this high Junction and most deeply
| important office. | consider ii a privilege, as
[ have felt it my duty also, to be here, aud to
make myself heard IN your councils, both as an
| American citizen and as minister OF religion
May your work be so done, that It shall COM


mend itself 10 the Judgment and conscience OF
all good men, aud what Us of still greater con-
sequence. be crowned with the app o5aton
and blessing of the great God in Heaven.
Year: 1861

rryuE WHEAT CHEER YEAST CAKES win always in
i sure good wholesome bread For Is cents you
can get one dozen Yeast Cakes, which will make 80
larze loaves of the best bread


ko0 CAKES SILVER SOAP, hourly expected by
express Almost every family In town has used IL
For Spring cleaning it IS invaluabe-for washing Paint
Looking Glasses Gilded Work, Marble Silver or Plated
Ware.


REFRIGERATORS.-weh have sold large lot OF
those famous Philadelphia Refrigsrators We have
large LOT coming They are warranted give satisfac
ton as they are only the best but they are the
cheapest known


apr141 MACKENZIE MlNChlS.
Year: 1861

nave Killed them all with breath, but long
oe'ore 'he summer was gone they were as
large as those of the year before.


Now you cannot imagine what earnest
little workers they become. They gathered
10 lhe dews at evening aud sent them over
the whole tree TO refresh it after The scorch.
ing heat of the day, aud in the morning
they were ready to catch the sunbeoms ana
The air, and distribute these blessings also,
They carried away the food and the water
which the tree did not need, aud brought
to it that which was fresh and good.


But these little leaves could not live
always. In the autumn, when Msir work
was done, and the nicely ripencd and mellow
fruit had been picked from the trees, the
same winds, which had sung their lulIahy
when they were little buds, took then
tenderly from the trees aud buried them
some in the soft grass and beside the dcat
flowers, and some upon the banks Of tn
brook, or among the roofs Of the trees.