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Year: 1861

An attempt was made on Tuesday night, or pro-
badly at an early hour yesterday morning, to break
into the tailoring establishment of Mr. j. E. Martin,
No. 35 Union street. The door was cut with a saw
all around the lock, and when Mr. Martin came to
open his door, at the usual hour this morning, the
piece together with the lock, fell on the floor. 1t
is probable that the burglars, after proceeding thus
far with their operation, had been frightened of
before they effected an entrance.


This same store was broken open last fall and
robbed of about $1,000 worth of goods. Had the
burglars been as successful this time, it would have
been very hard on Mr. Martin.
Year: 1861

This honorable and honored old warrior was
present at the State Convention yesterday, and re-
manned an interested spectator of the wDie pro
ceedings.


We understand that the hTobilians have written
over to know when the General will pass through
that city, it being their intention to give him a
grand reception in the military way. We have
been informed that the General purposes remain.
ing here at home for some days, and that the peo,
pie of Mobile will receive due notice of his approach
TO that city.
Year: 1861

Yesterday was bright and lovely enough to look
at, but still so chilly as to render heavy clothes
and coal fires decidedly comfortable. We ought to
enjoy such weather whilst it lasts, for the warm
and the hot days and the mosquitoes will soon be
upou us,
Year: 1861

The following speculatiens of the Wash
ingtOn correspondent of the Philadelphia
Peess are not without some foundation, if
We are to take into account the trickery
Of JEFF. Davis and his confederates. That
he will do all in his power to overthrow
this Government there can he no doubt
As to the means to be resortsd to, they re-
main mystery. The correspondent says


GThere is more than one construction
pIt upon the retreat Of the rebel forces
from Harper's Ferry, and l heard theory
in regard 10 it to-day which seems very
plausible. # Was to the eject that JEFF.
Davis had determined, whenever threaten
ed with an attack, to retire before our
troops, and avoid an engagement until af-
Ter the meeting Of Congress, and the expi--
ration Of the term Of service Of the three
months men, in the hope that party diFi-
sions viii take place in the Senste and the
House, which win divide the North; and
thst the retirement Of so large a body of
Well-eouippel and Rell-drilled men win
create dissatisfaction among those remain
ing in active service, and demoralise the
Federal army. He, no doubt, will have
friends in the Congress shortly to assemble
here, and it is believed that they have
agreed upon q plan Of attack by which,
protesting TO be Union men, they viii ar
raign the Administration, on the charge
that it has assumed q power in carrying
on this var not delegated to It in the Con-
stitution, and on this question draw party
lines, and attempt to rally the Democracy
Of the North against it on the cry Of re-
trenchment and reform"


The same writer adds by way Of COM
ment:-a Should such plot as this de-
velOp itself, and disposition be shown on
the pari Of any Senator OF Representatives
to enbarsss The operations Of the Govern
ment, the people, who are tired Of triaing
with traitors in their own midst win make
short work Of the man OF men Who msy at
tempt 10 prevent the present vigorous pros
: eeution Of the war;
Year: 1861

ANDERSON VS.. PICKENs.-The correspond
ence between Major Anderson and Governor
Pickens in another place will be read with
interest. The Union men in the law and
order States wheE they fired salutes in
honor of the gallant conduct of Major An
derson in evacuating Fort Moultrie for Fort
Sumpter, did not mistake their man. Maj
Anderson has acquitted himself we'll not
only in the eyes of the people, but in the
Just estimation of Gen. Scott, whose knowl-
edge of military affairs is unrivalled. Sa-
lutes have been fired in honor Of his gallant
conduct in various parts of the Union. He
occupies splendid position to cover his
name with glory, which he is in fair way
of doing. His demand for an explanation
of Gov. Pickens for the insul. to the Ameri-
can flag in firing upon the Steamer Star of
the West, breathes the right sort of a spirit.
The country applauds his conduct and will
sustain the brave Kentuckian to the last
We see it is proposed to reinforce him by
volunteers if the President fails to give him
succor. There are bold men enough in any
of the large cities of the Union who will not
hesitate to share his fate voluntarily what
ever it may be.
Year: 1861

INFANT MARRIAGEs.-Our ncighbor, the
Transcript, has talked condemnatory of infant
marriages. The press of the State may not i'm
properly follow suit. Two cases have recently
occurred in this county which ought to bring
the blush of shame to the cheeks of every one
who participated in the crime. In one case a
girl who had just finished her elerenth year was
fastened for life to strarping fellow twice her
height, more than twice her age and three times
her weight and we understand there is still an
other such union about to be consummated.
All concerned in such transactions commit the
most grievous sins, entailing misery upon the
ill matched pairs and perhaps upon generations
vet unborn We have no time to quote from
medical works the evils of such marriages. The
world has been well aware Of the evils from the
earliest ages and all nations deserving the name
have endeavored to prohibit infant marriage;
by the most stringent laws. If our State has
no prohibitory statute to apply in such cases i
is high time it had.
Year: 1861

DAYS OF TERRoR.-Private letters from
Charleston, Texas, and other parts of the
discontented States, represent the state of
affairs as fearful. Life and property are
wholly insecure, but are subject at any time
TO the will of the mob No one knows what
Is in store for him, but all are conscious of
being huddled upon a threatening volcano,
liable to an eruption at any moment. Free
speech is no more, and reign of terror has
begun. Forced contributions to sustain
revolution have been levied upoE the prop
at frequent intervals, and when resistance
is made, or murmurings heard against the
revolutionary authority, we may expect i'm
prisonments, executions and con6scations
to follow. There is no end to the horrors
q mob can commit till its fury is spent, and
it has exhausted itself IN excesses. In any
other country protesting to be civilized
human life is safer than in South Carolina.
No person from the North, whatever may
have been his life, is secure for a moment
in that State. Laws, the claims of human
ity, every thing respected by civilized men,
are set at naught and the reign of violence
and unbridled license has begun. Like the
French Revolution, it is fearful But the
worst is not yet. A forced loan of four
hundred thousand dollars and tax of six
teen dollars Per head on every slave, are
but the beginning of what is to follow. In
the early part of a contest if such exactions
are made, what may not be expected when
the General Government shall have made a
proper demonstration of its designs One
year of turbulence will have utterly beg
CARED the State of South Carolina, and re-
duced her people to the direst distress. 1t
is to be hoped for the sake of humanity she
will return to her allegiance before the day
of her great calamity cometh.
Year: 1861

THE CABINET TO BE PURGED.-The Pres
ident has resolved to purge his Cabinet of
all secessionists. Good. 1t ought to have
been one..months ago; but there is still time
for Buchanan to redeem his Administration
by making bold and rapid strokes for the
Union. We are willing to forgive the past
and stand by him to the last if he will only
exhibit the feelings and actions of a pat
riot till the fourth of March God grant
he may be enabled to win back the affec-
tions of the American people by his con-
duct Let him consult that sterling old
chief, Gen. Scott, and all will be well.
Year: 1861

STRIKE FOR THE UsIoN.-The insidious eff
forts everywhere made to ALLEVIATE the people
of the State from the Union admonishes that
it is time to take bold stand in support of the
Constitution and the laws. AT present, it is
true, there are but few who entertain sentiments
of disloyaty to their country. But there may
be more added to the lists, and when great dan
gers are, then should precautionary measures
be taken. Our Legislatures have never been
noted for a superabundance of hack bone or
clearness of vision. However it may be with
the one now in session at Sacramento, one
thing is certain. We want some strong Union
resolves passed by it, and to insure it our poll
cy is to express the sentiments of the people in
advance. 1t can do no harm and may do good.
We propose Union meeting of our citizens to
come off in this city at an early day.
Year: 1861

CHING Foo, the racy Nav York correspondent
of the Sac. Union, tells good one of wealthy
old bachelor, who took sncaking notion after
young miss who was fond Of cats. The old
fellow purchased fine, large Angnra, surround
ed her neck with a collar of brilliants worth
S., ,000 put her in a basket lined with white silk
and proceeded to the residence of his " weak
ness" The lid of the basket was carefully
raised, ani out jumped magnificent pussy as
large as spaniel young brother of the lady
chased the cat to pet her, she became frightened
and made her escape through window, and
that was the last of pussy, diamonds and ALL
Phancy his phelinks!
Year: 1861

DECIDEDLY MoDEsT.-A Union saving
meeting held at Lager Beer saloon in
San Francisco, on the 2sth, said to have
been instigated by the Federal office hold
ers, passed some funny resolutions. That
genuine band of patriots has discovered
that one great cause of evils that affiict
the country springs from the practice OF
the President of removing Federal officers
without the advice and consent of the
Senate. In the opinion of the Custom
Heuse officers, the Senate ought to be con-
suited before they are compelled to walk
the plank. How strange that such an idea
should be entertained just at this timel
Year: 1861




Mr.. EDITOR Permit me to remark without
egotism that love of country is interviewer in
every fibre of my heart. Her dangers l count
as my own. The sullen treachery or cold neg
lect of her great men, in crisis like this, strikes
pang in my bosom like personal slight from
one on whom my love and hopes are centefed.
Therefore it is that can seriously affirm that
the paragraph in this mornings Transcript
giving to the world the fact that Mr. Sargent
bad intimated to Mr.. Lincoln himself his deter
mination to withheld his valuable services from
the incoming administration, filled me with sor-
row and regret. When it was said months ago.
Mr.. Seward would accept no position in the
Cabinet of Mr.. Lincoln, much genuine sorrow
was exhibited throughout the ranks of the Re-
publican party. Mr.. Seward on reflection
thought better of his country than to refuse
his counsels in the day and hour of need. Much
as he would desire a more humble station, one
that would allow some moments to enjoy the
sweets of domestic life, he has resolved to sac
riice all for the good of the public. had
hoped his example would be followed by the
other eminent patriots and staternen of our COM
mon country. I had fondly imagined no one
would refuse his counsels in this trying emer-
gency; but 1 have been cruelty disappointed.
1 am led to infer from the Nevada Transcript
of this morning, that to the request OF Presi
dent Lincoln a gentleman of superior learning
and ability in midst, has returned modest,
firm and final refusal. am led to this belief
from the questionable modesty and propriety of
declining high Office before it is rendered.
Certain am l. then, at the call of his country,
for counsel and guidance, like Sir John Temple
in the perilous times of William the Third, a
prominent statesman declines to come forth
from his retirement whatever woes menace the
land. l am the more surprised and mortified
at this because / with others felt confident that
one who would disinterestedly brave two oceans
and suffer the inconvenience of a journey of
twelve thousand miles at the sacrifice of COM
fort and the feelings of humanity, to nominate
our worthy President would not fail to after
wards to strengthen his administration by his
personal services. But Washington refused
crown, and Garibaldi, the conqueror of Italy
retired to his island home reserving himself for
greater deeds when the decisive moment for
empires shall come. 1 bow to the examples be-
fore me and wait. not, however, without some
the events to come.


Eco SUM-
Navajo Topuorx o0tb 1891
Year: 1861

ADDITION TO THE STAR SPASGLED BANNER.
Miss K. W. Hall, of Washington, is she au-
thoress of the following appropriate impronptu
to the 'Star-Spangled Banner
And now when disunion and discord abound.
And the South and the North glow with fierce


elimination,


With hearts more united we II gather around
And look to our flag as the sign OF saivatIon;
Accursed be the morn when dishonored and torn,
Its glory departed, its beauty all shorn,
The star -spangled banner no longer shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the hcme OF the


brayet
Year: 1861




ANOTHER OF THE HYDRA HEADS.


Governor Letcher of Virginia, raises his


"ugty mug" in the present crisis of affairs


when every man who has heart in him


that can beat with noble impulse, ought


to stand by his country, and her Constitu-


tion, and declares, forsooth, that the Gen.


eral Government shall march no troops


through the Old Dominion to put dowr


treason and execute the laws. This is high


handed assumption indeed. Is the govern


ment so powerless in fact that rebellion


can be covered with impunity by states


that profess an attachment to, and are re-
ceiving benefits from the Union? The doc


trines of Calhoun are wide spread indeed


if such be the case. According to Gov


Letcher, the Constitution of the United
States under which we have grown and


prospered as great nation, is but rope
of sand. There is no strength or stability
in it, but it is subject to destruction, and is
even now destroyed, at the caprice of a
volatile mind to which is committed the
guidance of single, state. What is the
American COVER nment of which we have
all been SO proud, if the Federal troops
cannot pass to scene of disorder to pu t
down the enemies of the country We
have arrived at a strange epoch if the ter
ritory Fof the United States is not free for
the passage of troops to repel invasion or
suppress insurrection. Gov. Letcher re-
CARDS the Constitution of the United States
he has solemnly sworn to support as a
mere formula, like the authority of the
Pope of Rome, and that his oath is capable
of absolution, like the sins of members of
the mother church, at the option of man.


The position assumed by Gov. Letcher
shows how the sentiments of the leading
men of the slave states are tinctured with
treason. What course should be pursued
towards Governor whose position gives
him power to corrupt the public mind, and
who uses the power for the fell purpose of
destroying affection to the American gov
ernment, is hard to say Perhaps mod
crate course is best. Perhaps it is better
to wait for an overt act on the part of the
Virginia Governor before notice should be
taken of his wild declarations. But it is
certain, in the troublous times in Eng
lands history he would have been sent to
the Tower for high treason, or as a per-
son dangerous to the government We
believe Letcher speaks the senti-
ments of the people of Virginia. That
Old Commonwealth has many motives for
to the Union in any and every
She has partaken of the larg-
est honors public stations in that Union
can confer and might do so again. Her
central position marks her as the battle
field where this civil strife is to be settled
She can expect nothing but devastation if
she withdraws from the Union and takes
position antagonistic to it. BY standing
by the Constitution as it is, and the Union
as it is and ought to be, the contest between
the Unionists and the rebels will be decId-
ed at the doors of the latter. and decided
soon. A bold and determined man at the
head of the War department is only needed
to bring peace to the Union and cement it
together in indissoluble bonds. That man
we soon hope to have.
Year: 1861

THE GRASS VALLEY NATIONAL threatens to
publish the evidence which was taken before
the jury that acquitted the persons who mobbed
Horace P. Russ at Grass Valley, and the names
of the jurors. How any jury could acquit on
such evidence is beyond the comprehension of
the National.
Year: 1861

MAYOR WooD recommends that New York
City secede from the Union and establish a free
port, whereat the allies of South Carolina about
the Five Points rejoice exceedingly. revolu-
ton might give them square meal and clean
shirt without taxing their industry to pay for
than
Year: 1861

The Sac. Union announces that it will publish
o-day or tomorrow the great speech of Sena-
tor Baker in reply to Benjamin. 1t will occupy
sixteen columns of the Union. We look for it
with impatience.
Year: 1861

The recent expressions of Senator Douglas
in the U. S. Senate, merely exhibit bitterness
towards his successful rival, and do not promise
efficient support to the Unionists.


We are sorry to see it.
Year: 1861

cred HEAD" wants us to call the attention
of those fellows who would like to unite the
destinies of California with South Carolina but
not being strong enough go in for Pacific Re-
public, to that fine old fable of the dog in the
manger.
Year: 1861

JOHN SHERMAN's letter to a Peoples party
meeting in Philadelphia, is document calcula-
ted to arrest attention in the present posture of
affairs He recommends that all the Territories
be organized and admitted as States. In this
way all discussion of slavery topics will be
thrown out of Congress. The letter may be
found in the Sac. Union of Tuesday, and will
repay q perusal.
Year: 1861

GEN. McDouGAL shot his mouth of on Satur-
day for the edifcation of the members of the
Legislature who want to find U. S. Senator.
The General was long and tedious, but among
the profusion of words we rather fancy we see
Union sentiments that when boiled down are
palatable to the people. Randolph will explain
himself when his health will permit, Denver
when he has had time to prepare a crusher.
Year: 1861

When do ! mean to marry ?-Well-
'Tis idle 10 dispute with fate
But if you choose to hear me TELL


Pray listen while fix the date -
When daughters haste, with eager feet,


A mothers daily foil TO share;
Can make the puddings which they eat


And mend the stockings which lhey wear.
When maidens look upon man


As in himself what they would marry,
And not an army.soldiers seen


sutler or commissary
When gentle ladies who have got


The offer of lovers hand,
Content TO share his earthly lot"


And do not mean his lot OF land
When wives, in short, shall freely give


TheIrhearts ana hands to aid their spouses,
And live as~thev were wont TO live


Within their sires' one story houses
Then madam If am not too old =


ReIolced 10 Quit this Ionlv life,
I'll brush my beaver cease to scold;


And look about me for wife
Year: 1861

The Printers Dollars Where are they 2
We will suppose one of them is in some
body's pocket in Alabama another in
Mississippi, and third in Georgia, while
others are resting sereneIy in Missouri. A
dollar here and there scattered all over
towns all over the country; miles upon
miles apart How shall they be gathered To-
geiher The type founder has his hundreds
OF dollars against the printer; the paper
maker; the building owner; the journey
man composItor The grocer the tailor
and all his assistants in carrying on the
business have their demands hardly eve
so small as single dollar. But the mites
from here and there must be diligently and
patiently boarded, or the wherewilh 10 dis
charge the large bills will never become
bulky. We immagine the printer will have
10 get up an address to widely scattered
dollars something like the following:


Dollars, halves, quarters, dimes and all
manner OF traction into which ye are divi-
ded, collect yourselves and come home
You are wanted f! Combinations of all SORTS
of men that help the printer 10 become a
proprietor; gather in such force and de-
mand with such good reasons your appear
ance at his counter, that nothing short of a
sight OF you viii appease them Collect
yourselves. for, valuable as you are in the
aggregate, single you will never pay the
cost OF gathe ring Come in here in silent
single file, that the printer may form you
into battalion, and send you iorih again 10
battle for him and vindicate his feble credit"


Reader, are you sure you havn't couple
OF the printers dollars sticking about your
clothes
Year: 1861

VAn editor down South says he would
as soon try 10 90 to sea on a shingle,, make
ladder OF fog, chase streak OF lightning
through crab apple orchard, swim up the
rapids Of Niagara river, raise the dead stop
the tongue OF an old maid, set Lake Erie on
fire with locofoco match as 10 stop two
lovers from getting married when they take
il into their heads TO 90 So
Year: 1861


Twas evening in the month of June and Nature,
Silent lent its eager ear, to hear sound of soul


awakening power;
The soug-birds hushed their joyful hymns,
The cooling zephyrs paused awhile to gather melo-


dy and music.
galaxy of beauty gathered there, seemed listening


for some
Coming sound. 1t came: A gentle stir, and then


ayoung and
Blooming maiden stepped on the mimic Rostrum.
A few and pithy words flowed from her young, glad


lips,
Showing the audience vast that woman has soul


for noble actions formed.
She then with grace and easy dignity Of mein
Gave into bold and manly hands, flag to cheer


them on.
Ahl now upon the vision bursts sight which
Holds the hearts of lovely maidens willing captves,
And forces from the sterner breasts note Of admi


ration
Profoundly deep. He takes the Banner bright


unfurls it to the
Southern breeze and with the FIRE of young and


ardent
Heart, thanks the beauteous ones for that bright


gift
he vows in glowing eloquence to ''ncver see it low


ered,"
He boldly says that "all will die by such token,


proud of
womans love. And now his eagle eye of genius
Flashes its spirit forth:
He waves the threatening arm of vengeance towards
Band of Traitors vile, and tells in burning words of
That man CAs do and WILL.


Now who that sees that bold embodiment OF
Bravery, strength, and will could doubt the issue
As every eye is gazing now, and lovely lips have


parted,
Seem to drink in every word his Ajax form in
Towering strength is seento grow almost IMMORTAL.
IA poor and erring moral sec his bright and glo-


rious


Future rise, before my eager, earnest gaze.
By many bold and hard earned strokes | see him
Mount and stand upon the highest pinnacle of fame,
His guardian spirit has safely borne him on,
And no great strife has been bis fortune
Fen destiny itself seems bowing low to do him
reverence;
His name is now on every tongue his favor oourted:
Yes, hunbly sought by those who once had passed
| him by


All this-the homage of the world, and its vile
| fatterers
Cannot allure him from high honors path.
He "will not stoop to conquer" But by the power
Which vast and boundless intellect can give,
Does all hero might and shows the ever
Gaping multitude how good humane, and just q
| man


Night be, and still be great. NINA.
| lime 1891
Year: 1861

Homes not merely four square walls,


Tho with pictures hung and gilded;
Home is where affection calls


Filled with shrines the heart hath builded
Homel-go watch the faithful dove,


Sailing meath the heaven above us;
Home is where there's one to love


Home is where there's one TO love ns
Homes not merely roof and room,


Home needs something to endear it;
Home is where the heart can bloom,


Where there's some kind lip to cheer It'll
What is home with none to meet


None to welcome, none to greet us7
> Home is sweet--and only sweet


Where there's one we love to greet ssi