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Year: 1861

Mrs WINSLOw old and experienced nurse, b" devoted
than thirty years exclusively to the care Of
children She has SOOTHING SYRUP for children ieehins
which we believe most invaluable preparation, not only FOR
children teehins but n s Of Dysentery or Darhea
We .pesi Of what know, when we say this sOOTHiNd
SYRUP acts like perfect charm in the above cases We haVo
witnessed the satisfactory and pleasing results from the ue
Of H. upon suffering infants and children In great variety OF
cases 1t gives universal satisfaction h perfectly safe 'or the
feebes iDf. and pleasant the taste We sincerely believe
the mother child suffering from OF the above com
plants. and provide this medicine for s relief and
cure deprivng the little sufferer Of the remedy Of al the
world best calculated to give rest and restore to health
Year: 1861

Closed last night with a jam which was perfectly
prodigious. The aged Mrs. Preston, of whom we
spoke yesterday, was present, and was greatly be-
sieged by the old and the young, the gallant and
the beautiful, all paying their warmest respects.
The tables at a late hour, were cleared off in the
usual manner by auction. We have no doubt
that very large sum of money has been realized
by this fair; thanks to the patriotic industry of the
ladies'.


We yesterday received note correcting an
error of ours iii regard to of the stands at the
fair. We only mention receipt of the note to
state that when we are written to in an il-tem-
pered way, we want the signature of the writer.
correction.
Year: 1861

THE BATTLE FOUGHT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT
OF Gen ScoTr.-There is 10 denying the fact
mat much of the hope of a speedy suppress
SION son of the rebellion is centered in the con
nuence felt by every American in the militia
" sklli OF Lieutenant General Scott. With
.ne great Cheftain at the head of our armies;
nave an assurance of success which le-
5'u"s OF men could not give and no calamity
'e"H snake It's therefore with sincere graft
.ncht,oh that We are able to announce that
Tue disastrous battle of Bull Run was fought
:" opposition to the judgment of Gen. Scott.
IS + Mirror.
Year: 1861

Probably every body reads now daily
three times as much as he did year ago.
The excitment of the times keeps every
one reading the news, or reading to find
news. This is not to be deprecated, if it
gets the mass into the way of reading
more than formerly--provided the habit
be turned to good account after the pres
ent excitement is over; that is, if light
trashy literature does not come in to sup
ply the place of news. But we began this
item to offer single hint about saving
the eyesight, suggested by a call on
neighbor the other evening. Father,
mother, and four children, were around
table reading fine type newspaper by
single central bright light, the most
uncomfortable, most unhealthy position
that could be chosen, and the very worst
one for the eyes, To say nothing Of the
compression of the chest and lungs, and
the curving of the shoulders the bright
light fell directly into the eyes, contrac-
ting the pupils unnaturally, and tending
to produce weakness and inflammation by
the effort required to read with only a
few rays entering the eye. The very best
position for reading, and the only one
that should ever be adopted, is, to sit up
right, acith the back or side to the lamp
or acindoac, and let the light fall orer the
shoulder upon the paper or book. If there
are windows on the opposite side Of the
room, change the position so that the wall
or some dark object shall be IN front of
the eyes. The pupil of the eye then ex-
pands, and takes in complete picture Of
the page or letters. A much smaller
light will be required in the position re-
commended. Dr. Youman suggests the
following experiment "Sit with the face
to the light, and turn down the flame un-
till the printed letters become nearly in
vizible. Now interpose the hand or a
book to cut off the rays coming directly
to the eye, and the letters will become dis
tinctly visible again A strict adherence
to the simple rule we have set forth, would
restore half of the now weak eyes. ('rhe
other half would be mostly restored by
avoiding light too weak, and by keeping
the system open, that is, free from CO.'S
tiveness, which deteriorates the blood and
the system generality Book-keepers,
watchmakers, mechanics, and at least all
who work upon small objects should SO
arrange their desks or work benches that
the light shall come in from the side up
on their books or the objects they are at
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Year: 1861

THE PRINCE AND THE KENTUcKIAN.-
Willis. in the Home Journal, notices a
droll incident, which happened on the
visit of Prince Napoleon to the House OF
Representatives. A tall and portly old
gentlemen approached his royal hlghness'
and. to the surprise of the party. made
no sign of bow, or even of lifting or re-
moving his hat, He remained some min
utes in conversation with the Prince. and
then walked away with equal unceremo-
niovsness, though the bare-headed Prince
bowed to him most deferentially as he
withdrew. The member is an old man,
of both noble and venerable look, and he
had not tho slightest thought Of any lack
of courtesy to the Prince. 1t was only
the fashion of 8 Old Kentucky; and the
Prince doubtless so considered the matter.
Year: 1861

HANGING FOR LovE.-The Alameda Ga
zette tells story of one Henry Sarsfeld, a
resident of that county, who suspended him
self by rope, which broke and let him down.
with no other result than severe choking.
He was melted to this act by the refusal Of a
lady to accept him as a husband, who wien
she heard of it, relented and became anxious
to marry him. As he had been incarcerated
as insane, some delay took place, but he was
finally released, and the twain went their
way rejoicing. The Gazette adds the moral
If man loves a woman, and she refuses TO
marry him, get aceak rope and hang yopr-
self 9
Year: 1861

IRISH CUTENEss.-One of the sharpest
tricks we have heard of being played in these
parts was that of an Irishman of our acquaint-
ance. 1t certainly relieves the Yankees from
the odium of driving all the hard bargains


Pat took the job from a prominent parson
of filling up portion of his grounds with
earth. Pat was to receive six dollars day
for the services of himself, horse and cart
till the job was completed, and the parson
agreed to furnish his son to help. Well, Pat
tried the experiment of killing two birds with
one stone. He took cellar to dig in AND
ther part of the town, and was to receive 81 k
dollars a day for himself, horse and cart in
doing the job. But the cream of the joke il
Pat hired the parsons son out to the cellar
owner at two dollars and half day, and
pocketed the money himself. Pat thus had
a mighty g fat take y he dug the cellar and
filled the parsons lot at the same time, maEi-
ing twelve dollars day. and then added two
fifty for the labor of the son. If the peopae
don't let up on the Yankees now there s
no Justice in the world-Neca}a Jour.
Year: 1861

Our countrymen in America have resolved
to give their assistance towards maintaining
the integrity of the United States. We do
not suppose that they are all unanimous in
taking that course, but it is clear, from a
perusal Of their organs of the press, that the
vast majority of them have enthusiastically
ranged themselves on the side of the North,
in the struggle now unhappily commenced.
Their views will be found expressed in the
speech delivered by Richard O'Gcrman at
the New York mass meeting, which will lie
found with our American intelligence. 1t is
well known that hitherto the sympathies OF
the Irish in America did not run all lengths
with the Northern or Abolition party. in
fact, the extreme men of that party frequent,
ly charged theM with being favorable TO the
slave system, and many were the tGunt.
levelled at them for having, as it was said
run away from slavery in Ireland, to assist in
maintaining it in America This, however
was not a true description Of tAe 1rishAmer
lean position. They left land in whck
they We're oppressed, and went to one iE
which they found freedom. As they were
enemies to the government that injured them
so they were friends to the constitution that
sheltered and protected them. As they hated
the Union Jack, and longcd to see it trailed
in the dust, so they loved the Stars and
stripes, and wished to keep it Aying high
and free, and unsullied for ever They stood
therefore, by the laws of the Union, and up
held them, Euch against the will, in many
instances, of the Northern States Now they
mean to uphold the same laws and the same
flag against the will of the Southerns awe
swore," say these sh-Americans, "to be
true to the Constitution of the United States
and we will keep our oath"


So, the Goth Regiment of militia, every
man of whom is Irish-tne same gallant regi
ment that refused to parade before the Prince
of Wales in America-has marched away
from New York to defend the city of Wash
ington--the capital of the Union. And Thos
Francis Meagher has issued a call for Irish
volunteers to go under his leadership, on o
similar mission-a call which was almost i'm,
mediately responded to by thrice the requi-
site number of volunteers.


We wished that this fratricidal war should
not have arisen; now we can only pray that
1t may soon cease.
Year: 1861

The expense of the war is beginning to be felt.
Already the cost has reached the handsome aggre-
gate of tro millions of dollars per dag, and is still
tending upwards rapidly. On the last pay day al
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, there was not dollar in
hand to meet the disbursements. The New York
Tribune says:


To successfully wage war. money is prime
necessity. Mr.. Chase has been abundantly cheered
by the liberality with which the people OF
the country have responded to his call, but,
like prudent man, he has Eegun to count the
cost Of that which the Government has under
| taken.


The expenses of the War Department are enor-
nous, and with view to rGestablish the army on
a more economical basis and Of pruning eXtraya-
| gances the advice Of eminent military men, now
| here BY invitation, is being considered.
Year: 1861

Onr article yesterday, setting forth the
necessity Of more rapid enlistment, receiv.
ed a most telling confirmation in the
statement Of Senator Wilson at the great
Faneuil Hall Union meeting, that the
Government needs 10000 more men in
the feld-50,000 for General Mcclellan
and 100000 for Gen. Fremont. We are
glad to see this clear avowal by the chair
man Of the Ssnate Committee on Military
Affairs, who is able to speak for the record.
A great deal Of the unconccrn Of the pub
lie mind about ealistmeuts has been duo
to the lack of definite assurance about their
necessity The Government has kept its
campaign plans perfectly secret; it has al
so shut of all information respecting not
ouly the movements, but the numbers of
its troops. This conccalment~ from tho
enemy has all been wise and necessary,
yet it has had an ill effect upon the loyal


body of the people, for they could hardly


feel the force Of any general appeal when
50 much was left to conjecture. In fact
there has been very little-even in the way


OF appcal.-New York Woad..
Year: 1861

A Hint TO MEDICINE TAKERS any
person who is obliged to take offensive
medicine, would first take bit OF alum
INTO the mouth, they could then take the
medicine with as much ease as though it
were so much sugar.
Year: 1861

classic come this way. We can say
to all such unemployed laborers in
New York that they had better stay
where they are, MS the laborers who
are now in the West cannot be en-
ployed. BY coming West, the New
York laborers would only add to
their own embarrassmcnts.
Year: 1861

The Express says it desires "to know what
the Marysville DEMOCRAT intends TO do" We
intend as we have been doing, to pursue a
straight forward Democratic course, and by
so doing we are sure we will never be an
apologist for rebellion against the Govern
mept
Year: 1861

THE KIND OF Men VINO ARE running THE
CouNTRY.-Orris S. Ferry, the Republican
member of Congress from the Fourth District
of Connecticut, has recently been on visit
to his relatives in Massachusetts, While
there it is said that he gave expression to
the sentiment that 'it is the determination
of the Republican members of Congress to
adhere to their position, and not to swerve
one hairn
Year: 1861

The speech Ex-senator Douglas as publish
cd in the Express yesterday, gives the reader
about as much idea of it, in its entirety, as
the singing of yankee Doodle" would of the
song, without the Doodle
Year: 1861

New RACE TRAcK.-A race track is being
fitted up at a distance of three-fourhs of a
mile from Red Bluff. The citizens of that
place have subscribed 5000 for the purpose
A Jocky Club will be organized and they
are to have spring races
Year: 1861




Perhaps in the annals of ecclesiastical his
Cory we could not find a Church to enjoy a
more happy and prosperous reign since her
foundation, than did the Church of Marys-
vile. Under the pastoral care of the amia-
bic Father Peter Magagnotto the seed of the
Faith had been planted in good soil. 1t had
been watered and nobly defended by his
lion-hearted successor, the Rev. Father Slat-
terry, and through his unceasing labors it
produced fruit an hundred fold


Whilst these great and good men manned
Peters bark she moved swiftly on, hosting
her sails to the breeze without any fear OF
sinking. During their short reign, but un-
der their mild influence, religion prospered.
Various churches were raised through their
extensive mission, everything went on well ;
but they were working, they were active,
energetic, self-sacrifcing men. They were
men who preferred the interest of the Church
owe" which they were placed TO any selfish
motive. They loved and respected their
flock, and they were loved and respected in
turn by them.


Bat now the Church of Marysyillc has to
bewail the loss Of these good men. Her
mourning children seeing her unfrcquented
aisles, often descend and shed tear of sor-
row over the remains Of their good pastor
who lies beneath her walls. We see by the
last issue Of the Monitor that her founder
Father Peter, is about to visit our city lor
the purpose of giving a Spiritual Retreat
1t is to be hoped that his presence amongst
his ancient flock may serve to raise the
dropping spirits of his Spiritual children"
Year: 1861

TIE REVENUE LAWS, during the late
session of the Board of Supervisors, ques-
tion was raised as to whether any, and If
so what portion of the revenue law OF 1860
is now in force 10 this county. We notice,
too, that similar dlflicalty has arisen in
other counties. The assessment of the
county, this year, will be made under the
old law, but District Collectors will be elect
ed next September, aud whether they are
to collect any Of this years taxes is
doubtful question. 1t is also a matter Of
doubt as to which law is now in force in
regard to the collection Of liquor licenses,
and dealers will perhaps take advantage of
this doubt and refuse to pay any license
until the question is determined by the
courts. The change from the old to the
new revenue system is certain to give rise
TO almost endless difficulties, and 1t is much
10 be regretted that this county was not
exempted from the provisions of the act of
1860. The new law was doubtless perfectly
clear in the minds of its authors; but much
OF il cannot be understood by the revenue
officers.
Year: 1861

DEFEATED,-A dispatch from Sacramento,
dated yesterday afternoon, says that the
bill to repeal the act creating the Office of
Inspector Of Beef and Pork was lost in the
Assembly by vote Of II ayes to 27 nays
The people Of the State must therefore be
taxed another year for the purpose of keep.
ing political drone in fat Office.
Year: 1861

THE LAsH.-Four Indians who were conyic-
ted at Colusa on Wednesday of stealing and
slaughtering and partially consuming large
fat steer, were by order of the Court whipped
by the Sheriff in the Jail yard, receiving ten
lashes each. The Digger brethren were highly
indignant thereat it being alleged that the steer
was found in a swamp where it would have
perished, being unable to extricate itself.
Year: 1861

HOMESTEAD UNIoN.-The certificate Of in
corporation Of the San Francisco Homestead
Union was filed on Monday in the Office of the
Secretary of State. The object of the Union is
the purchasing of real estate in large tracts the
improving and subdivision of the same into lots
suitable for homesteads, and the distribution
thereof at auction or by lot among the MEM
bers of the association. The capital stock is
$6,500-300 shares at $25 each.
Year: 1861

tensions are disturbing the business reEa- tions of the people. Peace, quiet and plenty reign there.

 How is it in Arkansas? Our lands are unsaleable at any price, our largest planters have no credit in New Orleans-there zs very little money in the country Noa another dollar nor another negro will be brought here to raise cotton-not another acre will be purchased until we join the Confederate States
Year: 1861

Gy-It is said that considerable amount of salted fish and vegetables have been sent forward from Boston to Charleston, and two vessels are now loading with ice for the same destination
Year: 1861

Domestic Remedies.-No other formula combine in so
compact concentrated form the active and essen.
tial pertes Of medicine or are so well adapted to
family use as these popular remedies Devoid Of min,
cral and vegetable poisons, simple but efcacious In
operation they may be administered with equal safety
to the infant as to the adult No household should be
without supply, they always useful in case of
accident Sold by all Druggits at Pc, &c, and O.
per box pot. feb2s
Year: 1861

In The Missouri convention on the 10th
instant. the report Of the committee on Fed
eral relations being under consideration, an
amendment was offered to the filth resolu.
tion, expressing that the convention desired
to prevent civil war, and 10 that end would
recommend the withdrawal Of the Federal
troops from the forts where there is danger
of collision.
Year: 1861

FoR CoNGREss-H. w. MILLER, OF WAKE.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I snbmit the name Of Henry
w. Miller 10 the voters of this district as
our next representative in Congress. Mr..
Branch is thorough Disunionst, and we
should not be willing for him to represent
US. MIR. Miller is well known to the people
as sound Union man. and one Of superior
ability. think he is eminently fitted to
fulfill this high position. and il is due him.
Let the people tender this honor TO him, call
on him to bear the standard Of the Union
which has always been so dear to his heart,
and victory shall again perch upon the Union
Banner. The people as FAR as have. been
able TO learn. are for Mr. Miller. Ii is al
most certain that the President will convene
Congress soon. and, in that event, we would
have an election in few weeks. There is
no time for Conventions or Primary Meetings
10 act, and should be glad to see Mr.. Miller
brought out, or receive such assurances as
he can. that the people desire him. There
will certainly be 10 objection to hin.


A FARMER.
Year: 1861

Any of the above diseases mny bc cured BY well rub
hing lie Ointment three times a day into the chest.
throat and neck Of the patients will penetrate,
aud give immediate relief Medicine taken by the mouth
must operate upon the whole system ere its influence
be iet in any local part, whereas the Ointment will
dn lis work al Whoever tries the unguent in the
above manner for the diseases named, or any similar
disorders eeclng the chest and throat will find them.
.rluns I.lerrh ~ hr a charm
Year: 1861

The following is List of Lands and Town Lots parts
of Lots within the County of Monroe returned Delinquent by
John No Treasurer and Collector of said County for the
Taxes of 1860 with twenty per cent penalty thereon which
added the simple Taxes of 1861 and remaining due and
unpaid on the 4th day of December A. D. 1861.
Year: 1861

We will give three reasons for under
draining, either Of which, in some certain
soils, would in our opinion justify the ex.
pense:


FIrst. It draws the surplus or stagnant
water down from the roots Of the plants,
which, in some soils, would otherwise re-
main there till the plants would be greatly
sickened or totally destroyed.


Second. By drawing the water down from
the plants, they lose no time, but grow
ahead and if there should come drouth,
the water will come back by capillary at
traction, to the great nourishment Of the
plants, while those on q lot not underdrained
will wither and die.


Third. Drawing the water from the sur.
face will leave the soil in Q porous or mel.
low condition, thereby enabling the little
roOtlets to penetrate in every direction and
gather food from every part Of the soil. Il
will also permit the warm air to circulate
freely through the soil, thereby warming Il
and leaving certain gases which are good for
the health and nourishment Of the plants.


The above are, in my opinion, the prInci.
pal and main reasons why land should be
underdrained. 81 s ~
Year: 1861

The land for peach orchard should be
thoroughly mellOWed, and underdrained Il
necessary, and the holes dug by line, rod
apart each way Be sure and have the holes
large enough 50 as to give Q chance foI
spreading out the roots to their full extent
without crOWding. They should be well
set and staked, to keep the wind from blow.
iIg them over before they get well rooted.
The first and second seasons the land may
be planted with corn, or some hoed crop. !
prefer corn to any other crop, as it Is not
liable to disturb the roots Of the trees Gs
potatoes or other root crops. Still, root
crops may be put in, by taking care not 10
put them too close TO the trees. After the
second season the trees should have the
whole ground, and IL should be kept worked
every year, 90 as to keep it free from weeds,
and manure applied.


The trees should be trimmed enough to
keep them in good shape, with no scraggly
branches. Many think that trimming ruins
peach trees, but it is 0 mistaken notion, for
have seen several peach orchards that had
been given up as good for nothing, taken
hold Of by man who went into them and
trimmed away more than OF half Of their
tops, and the trees began TO bear imme.
diately, and continued to bear for some years
after. The use Of lime as Q manure should
be avoided in the peach orchard, as I have
known Of several orchards that have been
ruined By the use Of lime. Rye is also in.
furious 10 peach trees.
Year: 1861

WE SHALL AT Saratoga hop, last week, a
Southern heiress appeared with small secession
flag across her bosom. with the motto, "Shall we
not protect our cottonY" Considering the loca-
ton of the emblem, it was unanimously voted,
even by the Union ladies. that we shall
Year: 1861

1t appears from Mr. Russell's latest received
letters, that while he was So burning at the
CAPITAL of the Southern Confederacy, he
thought it would be instructive to attend for
the first time slave auction. What he saw
and felt is thus vividly described


The crowd was small Three or four idle
men, in rough homespun makeshift uniforms,
leaned against the iron rails enclosing small
pond of foul, green looking water, surrounded
by a brick work which decorates the space in
front of the Exchange Hotel. The speaker
stood on an empty deal packing case. man
in the cart was listening with lack lustrc eye
to the address Some three or four others, in
q sort of vehicle which might either be hearse
or "a piano van, had also drawn up for the ben
eft of the address. Five or six men in long
black coats and high hats, ,some whiting sticks,
some chewing tobacco and disehargng streams
of discolored saliva, completed the group
Mime hundred and fifty dollars. Only nine
hundred and fifty dollars offered for him" ex-
claimed the man in the tone of injured dignity
remonstrance and surprise which can bc insin-
uated by all true auctioneers into the dryest
numerical statements. g Will no one make
any advance on nine hundred and fifty dollars ~
A man near me opened his mouth, and said
&c twenty fve" Only nine hundred and seven
ty five dollars offered. for him. Why, that's