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Year: 1861

MEssEs. EDITORS; The most cherished desire of every truly patriotic heart in Arkansas is now alized, in the dissolution of allegiance to the United States government. But all true men de- plore the unfortunate blunder of the moment which placed the destinies of Arkansas in the hands of an assemblage of eiiete politicians who had to be disnni0n to the accomplishment of this NOBLE ACT, by the irresistible force of public opinion; and who, true to their natural instincts, immediately " returned to their wallowng in the mire" of po- cal corruption, as displayed in the appointment of a majority at least, of our delegation to the go- vernment of the Confederate States from the ranks of reluctant or insncere converts.

 From the exact similitude existing between the action of our convention and that of Virginia does it not appear that there must have been a previously understood concert in action between the two-and is not this remarkable coincidence calculated to the watchlu attention of every true friend of the Confederate government. May not majority of each of those sovereign bodies be even now indulsng lingering hope, never, how eyer to be realized, that the old Union will vet be re constructed But let those gentlemen be warn | Su to otSh'So aii SuNh utiusiNe, uouD not, they will be dissipated by the action soon tC be had in the old North State, and her lineal de cendant, Tennessee, who, if we allowed to judge from the signs of the times will each furl sh hel quota of proper material for the erection of pure Contedtyacy of homogeneous sovereignties, which | shall go on to work out our destiny without look ing back. And the people of Virginia and Arkan sas will not be slow to discover and drive back al who would throw impediments in the way. TheI I repeat, let them be warned.

 May the True Democrat ever remain vigilan sentinel on the watch-tower H,
Year: 1861

THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC


the which these Lots be purchased
leased modified that under certain restrictions
regulations, description of Building be erected
1t being the desire and object of His Majey Gov
ernment occupied quickly possible
every facility will be granted to intending Occupers and by
with undersigned they will find that their views
will be met in respect far consistent with the public
interests


Ten said Lots having been engaged only few Of the
remain be disposed of that early
pIicaton will be necessary to secure them.


W. l.. GREEN Agent for the sale


I9u and lease of the Wakahaluu Lots.
Year: 1861

food for hogs, care should always be taken


that the process of fermentation is not car
red too far In its first stage. when 1t de-
vclops its saccharine properties, or even IN


the second stage when vinous fermentation


ensucs, the food is rich. nutritious and pala-
table, but when the fermentation goes be-
yond this and becomes extremely acid, the
food SO treated loses many Of its most nutrl-
tious elements. In feeding with corn it is
very customary to feed it in the ear. The
economy of this may be doubted. 1t is far
better to either soak the corn, or have it
ground before using it. We may remark
here, that hogs never fatten quickly when
exposed to the vicissitudes of the weather in
open pens, nor when they are kept in pens
that are close and filthy. When housed in
warm pens and kept clean, they thrive we'll
and fattcn with the least expenditure of food.
Year: 1861

A moderate supply of roots should be given
to the milch cows during the early winter
months in addition to the usual dry fodder,
and the quantity of roots should be increas-
ed as the winter advances They should
invariably be chopped fine, and it is best
also to run the fodder or hay through the
cutting box.


WORKING ANIMALS.


The same consideration should be given
to working animals as to milch cows Good
shelter they should have and good bedding.
They should be curricd rcgt1arly-fed at
least twice a day, and we'll bcddcd, and they
should have ready access to pure water.


APPLES.


The late apples will keep much better if
they are gathered by hand, so as to prevent
them from becoming bruised. In storing
them away place them in room that is
moderately cool, but not one in which they
will be apt to be touched by the frost.


DRAINING WET LANDS.


This work may still be done, and in many
cases the labor of the farm could not be
more proftably employed.


WAGONS, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &C.


We have already spoken of the advantage
to be derived from carefully inspecting these
and repairing such as need it, We may
also add here that all the vehicles and imple-
ments and machinery which are used upon
a farm should be stored away under cover
when not in use.
Year: 1861

The county ticket nominated at Bryan
Hall, yesterday, with the full report Of the
Convention, which continued its session to
late hour Of the evening, will be found
in another part OF this paper. In the con-
test Of men and Interests preceding the
Convention, il has been the policy Of the
TRIBUNE TO take 70 part, leaving all to
the delegates themselves. This is not q
time for personal or partisan squabblcz,
and VIC confess we have had no heart to
engage in such an arena. The ticket is
before the people. We may have some.
thing further to say about it before the
elcctien.
Year: 1861

RSy- A Scotch old maid who was asked
to subscribe to raise men for the king
during the last war, answered, Indeed,
I'll do nae sic thing never could raise
man for myself, and I'm no going to
Year: 1861

mand Of the Wabash, Col Martin and Major
| Andrews. Barron delivered his sword to
Commodore Stringbam. The entire crowd
was then surrendered. Our flag was now
| waving over the two batteries and from the
masthead of brig loaded with turpentine
bound to a British port. ..-. .0'.......


3Oth.-Receivcd the prisoners on board,
numbering $50. They were sent down on
the berth.dcck, which had been completely
| cleared out for their reception. Scntries
| were placed on the matches. In the after
noon we put to sea leaving the rest of the
| fleet and 1000 soldiers behind. The enemy
| fled from the first battery on account of Want
of ammunition and the last one on another
account-15 sec. shell. They said that was
what hurried up the flag Of truce. The ene-
| my fought well. They are all American born
but three and will stand fire to man. They
thought that we were on shore in strong force
on the first night whereas we had landed less
than 800 men. Had this been known that
night there would have been something for
| the soldiers to do. They state their loss at
about forty killed and wounded They were
reinforced on the first night of the lombard.
ment. Being on an island they could not
retreat. Their steamers could not assist them
on account of our beautiful shell. They said
the shell fairly rained down at times. One
man told me that he finally gave up lodging
altogether One had his skull taken off, an
other his arm close to the shoulder, &C., &c
| The Confederates are well-drcssed and fed


and consider that they can hold up with
anything reasonable that can be brought
against them. Some of them wish the wa,
was ended and say that they would not again
attempt the thing. Others are surly and
sour. On board Of us, they are fed as we are
and get their grog twice day. They appea,
to be astonished. They expected that the
sailors would eat them up. During the en-


gagement our chaplain was going fore and
aft with pals of hot coffee and biscuit. W.
had coffee all through the firing. ...r


Sept. 1st.-Evcrybody attend church, pris


oncrs and all. They took part in the sing


ing. Of the prisoners there are about forty
officers. The Confedcrates have been tolG
that we would kill all whom we captured -
Instead of that they roam over the ship as
they please. Of course we keep an eye or
them and our crew armed with cutlasses e
to their meals with them. ....


OFF CASTLE GARDEN, New York, Sept Q


We took pilot yesterday afternoon. Came
to anchor at 10 A. M. this day. All well.
believe no one of ours was injured in the en-


gagement. The negroes worked at the guns
and were highly delighted with the victory
AS we came in to-day we were cheered by eX


cursionists in boats, ladies waving their hand


kerchiefs, &C., &c. Our prisoners are very
ignorant. They think that they are aheat
of anything. Not many Of them have beer
North before. Ii.
Year: 1861

Aha the fight is over, and boys at last have run;
we I'll rest me here in the clover away from the burn


ing sun,


For heavy hot upon US his rays have beat all day
Twas that, and want Of ration, that forced


away.


How the sweat poured dowr my forehead-Im as black


as " contraband'-
Face blood -besmeared and horrid-look amt that


dainty hand?
And this gaping cash upon my cheek here from a. Black


Horse" whom we met;
But you gave him cash will never heal my bully bayo
oh what If my Sweet could see me. as lie here smart
Do you think she'd believe could be mc--would she


call me " Her Handsome againp
Thank God she's safe in the city, away from defeat and
But here I've her beautiful image In this locket round


my neck.
Let me gaze the cherished features-look again on
She fixed in the nicely-oh sweet ingenious girl
What broken, my God, with bullet has it dared seek
Yes shattered and smashed and broken-no vcstage Of


curl or face
To retreat enough for my spirit thought testruc
And though sought death in the BATTLE was carried
And rather than back BEATEN I'd have them bring
me dead -. ..I r..
But think that traorous bullet has dehed one hair


her head.


Enough nave nateu you eVlls, since Bill was shot 81


my side,
But now in my breast like Demon revengefulest hate


shall abide;
Death not to when sought It, where bullets fell


thicker than rain


But you've torn from my eyes her sweet image could


death wiring my soul with more pain?
Alas more in quarters steal away from the


boys,


Leaving song, and jest and laughter. and all thei,


roistering noise,
To sit down in quiet, and taking that from my breast
Look love, and kiss the sweet image long and fond


ly caressed.
No more my lone pickcstarng quick at each lttl,


sound .. ..
Knowing well to give me my ticket their scouts arc


prowling around,


Can pause. and glance at her features by the pale


moons ftful geam, .... ..
And kiss the place in the Darkness wait for another


beam.


Well I'll back to my snug old quarters and show tn,
boys I'm safe, ....
Or, rambling Rebel party might think pretty
waif;
But here on my gun I'll fix t-ths little. unnjured part
And sight DER my broken locket more true to each Rebe


heart.
Year: 1861

Importer and Dealer General Merchandise Commission
Agent for the sale Of Sugar, Moasses and Coffee and other
Island Agent for the LHCE and ME7CALF Plan
Consiguments Of all kinds OF Island Produce
Year: 1861

The Duke of Nemours once sent his
steward to inquire of an artist on whom he
wished to confer snuff-box as mark of
bis appreciation to ascertain if such present
would be acceptable. The offer was received
with enthusiasm "Where she'll send it ?"
inquired the envoy. 40, if you would be
kind enough" replied the artist, "to pawn
it on the way, you can let me have the
moneyn
Year: 1861

as- The New York Daily Ne,os one Of the
secession papers presented by the grand jury
is svowedly sustained by some secret a.socia-
ton, the direct object of which, cannot be mis-
understood. It has sent out this circular, with
copies Of the paper, oil over the country:


"Sir l understand you TO be an Influential
citizen Of - county. I take the liberty o.
sending you our paper, the Daily Ne,os, for one
month. The cost 10 betrayed by . society
whoee object Is 70 enlist the talent Of the State
In favor Of peace measures. Should you think
proper to become . subscriber after that ate
please signify the same"
Year: 1861

person was found board who did not belong 10 the
ships crew or had passport and that NJ NJ. Webster
was not found or by any of the parties making
the search board the said bark until the bark was
four or hve hundred miles from the port of Honolulu


At the suggestion Of the counsel for the plaintiff the
defendant was sworn, and testified that on Monday
night, as he Thinks after leaving Honolulu although
he Is not positive as to the e but is quite that
the vessel was four five hundred miles from that
port, the mate notified him that Webster on board
and when discovered was standing alongside the fore
mast told him to call Webster aft, and said to him


was very sorry to him in that state did not in
quire where he was slowed away knew there was
no passage way from the forecastle to the hold. do
not know whether there was any passage into the fore
peak.


Ii is contended that reliance ought not to be placed
on the evidence of Lemont and Ragsdalethat they
the very persons who would eonnye with passengers
to get them out Of the Kingdom, if they wished it. The
same might be said Of any who should be directed
TO make the search. But this is not the proper mode
to dispose of testimony which is unmpeached. When
there conflicting testimony then the situation Of the
parties and their liability improper influences is
proper matter of comment. But, as the evidence is
given here the danger of injury to the master and own
ers IS so great, and the probable compensation which
those persons would receive small, that the Court
cannot raise presumption of false testimony on such
premises.


1t is further contended that search was not made by
the MASTER or his order and therefore, not in conform
Iy u law. Inc court regard search, instituteu oy
the owners, as equally in compliance with the Statute.
as they are parties in interest 1t is their duty well
as that OF the master to prevent violation of the law,
and 1t would be extraordinary provision which
should impose liability and yet interpose obstacles to
prevent the party from incurrngit The being
proper persons to make the search, they impose
this duty upon the agents Of their ship which done
in this case


We see no reason to make the rule more rigid than
was prescribed by the Chief Justice and of Opn
ion that the testimony brings the case within that rule,
and therefore judgment will be entered for the defend
ant


In view, however, of the circumstances of the case
the cost will be paid equally by the parties.


Mr. Montgomery and Mr.. Harris for plaintiff.


Mr.. Bates for defendant
Year: 1861

MoDEIN JUsr1cE.--It has been judicially decided
in New York, that where husband knocks his wife
down twice by blows on the nose, once by blow
on the cheek, and then shakes a billet of wood at
her. the provocation is too slight dissolve that
sacred tie which binds her to her husband for life,
for better or for worse" The husband must keep
doing so if he his wife to be freed from him.
But how long:
Year: 1861

the renaraton II denied, should he obtained. II was
not for linn then TO express any individual opinion OF his
own but OF this no sure, that the Cabinet q Lord
Pameiston must have acted under sense OF y
sonsbilliy, and hat tie rsr lament people Of
England would support The which any Minister
aclhg under such dread OF responsibility should
nave determined 10 tako. lie quite that when
tho question came 10 be discussed IN Parliament 1t would
90 "a ~ parry spirit that II would be eoIsiderod; but lie
Deieyed THAT, II need be, tie House OF Commons would
DO almost unanimous on the question II had been his lot
70 nave their interests oonded him durng the anxious
that Time as to how the reformed House OF Commons
woud conduct itself. He thought that these who On
te tanned any doubts tho subject had TO bo
sathed by the patriotic way in which the House OF Com
mons supported the Minister Of the day during those
sufges and he could not help thinking that IL it should
ne the lot OF those who formed the opposition now as
men, 70 sit opposite 10 the Ministry while the struggle
was beng carried they would show that tho patriotic
SPIRIT which animated them not the spirit
whch animated the wings in 1913, but that II WAS the
patriotic spirit Of Fnglishmen resolved To sink all party
uerences and determined to stand for the honor aud
interests OF the Queen and csuntry lie knew nothing
ol the terms OF the dispatches sent by government to


the United states; but he did thini that during tho
lenn three weeks, whe message was passing to and
FRO between one government and tho other--whst we
were waiting for tho answer upon which might depend


the fatal issue of peace war, thai the voice Of Eish
men should be as the Vice f man; and that they
would say that come what may all party considerations
should be sunk In determination to uphold the honor cf


the Queen and the interests OF the country. (oud ap
planse.)
Year: 1861

Tho Following copy OF the address from tho mem
bers Of tho Naval Reserve at Barking with the reply rs-
ceved thereto


We, the undersigned seamen members OF the Roya
Naval Reserve having perceived that our ag has been
grossly insulted by American beg leave
TO inform you that desrous and willing that wo
may be permitted to share In the honor Of punshing the
perpetrators thereof and have therefore request that
you will be 30 good TO mako this our wish known ct
headquarters,


Signed on behalf Of tho Royal Naval Reserve az Bark
ing.


ADMIRALTY COAST GUARD OrrIcR, Spring Gardens Dec g.


Memorandum.-With reference to the offer Of the men
OF the Royal Naval Reserve at Barking join the navy
for immediate service, their ordshps have expressed
their high satisfaction at the loyal and patriotic feeling so
readily AMI chcefuy manifested by the abe seamen Of
the Royal Naval Reserve Their lordsbps rely with the
most entire confidence that the hearty Services Of the
Royal Naval Reserve will be forthcoming should her


gracious Majesty see ft by royal proclamation call for
them.


H. YIvERToN, Commodore, Controller General.


Mr. $. w. K. FREEMAN her MaJosty's ship May lower,
Barking.
Year: 1861

| Hope Is better companion than fear


We have deep sympathy with the Trinity


river sufferers by the recent floods. Many as


true and good men as California boasts, had made


happy and prosperous homes along the river


banks, surrounding themselves with all the ac
compartments necessary to make permanent
home Woman's hand and genius had lent its
soft enchanting power to surround and ornament
cottage and villa with shrubbery and flowers, and
all that relines and pleases the sense of rudcr
man. Thrifty orchards, and heavy yielding fields
of grain, attested the salubrity of climate and
richness of soil-rewarding the husbandman for
his toll. Over half million dollars had been
invested in mining improvements, and as gen
eral rule, no river in northern California more
certainly rewarded toll and venture. Much cap
ital was invested in mills and bridges, which re-
turned fine interest. But like the breath of the
angel of DEATH the spirit of the waters rushed
its destructive torrents over all, and swept in its
maddcning career homes, mining improvements,
mills, brdges-all to destruction.


Many fair prospects and hopes have been blight
ed, and many a chill of hard fate gathers round
The sinking heart OF the ranchman and miner as
he gazes upon the wreck of years of toll. But
the alluval and beautiful valleys yet remain,
and the yellow gold is still sprinked through
the bar dirt, and remains imbedded in the crew.
ces Of the bed robk. Brave hearts and strong
arms the coming season, will repair the losses
and destruction of the winter, and learn lessons
of precaution for the future Orchard, and field
and garden will soon again bloom, and ripen
their rich harvess, and the brave, undaunted mi
ner will next year have replaced his ditch, and
tume, and dam, and again gladden. the merchant
and tradesman with his ounces Of yellow dust,
dug from the bowels of the earth" The great
food will then be thing of the past to smile at,
and not present theme for gloom and mourning.


There is prosperous future for all who have
hearts to brave misfortune, and energy to re-
trieve disaster.
Year: 1861

FROST MUsIC.-I was once belated in Canada,
on fine winter day, and was riding over the
hard snow on the margin of wide lake when
the most faint and mournful wall that could
break a solemn silence seemed to pass through
me like dream. | stopped my horse and
listened. For some time | could not satisfy my
self whether the music was in the air or in my
own brain. | thought of the pine forest VIII ch
was not far off; but the tone was not harp like,
and there was not breath Of wind Then it
sweled and approached and then it seemed to be
miles away in moment; and again it moaned,
as if under my very feet 1t was the voice of
the winds imprisoned under the pail of ice sud
denly cast over them by the peremptory power
of the frost. Nobody there had made ir-holes
for the place was wilderness and there was
no escape for the winds, which must moan on till
the spring warmth releases them. They were
fastened down in silence; but they would come
out with an explosion when, in some still night
after a warm spring day, the ice would blow up
and make crash and n racket from shore to
shore. So | was told at my hosts that evening"
where | arrived with something of the sensation
of haunted man. 1t had been sometime before
the true idea struck me; and meanwhile, the
rising and falling moan made my very heart
thrill agdin.-COr. Boston Paper.
Year: 1861

A TRUE ERIEND.--From 4 Life for a life, an
English book of considerable power and interest,
we quote the following passage


90, the blessing it is to have a friend to whom
one can speak fearlessy on any subject, with
whom one Is deepest as we'll as ones most foolish
thoughts come out simply and safely. o, the
comfort, the inexpressbe comfort Of feeling
safe with a person, having neither to weigh
thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them
all right out, just as they are, chalf and grain
together, certain that faithful hand will take
and sft them, keep what is worth keeping, and
then with the breath Of kindness blow the rest
away.O
Year: 1861

STRENGTH OF KIND WoRp.-Some people
are very apt to use harsh, angry words, per-
haps because they think they will be obeyed
more promptly. They talk loud, swear and
storm, though alter all they are only laughed
at their orders are forgot, and their i'll tenn
per is remembered. How strong is kind
word 1t will do what the harsh word or even
blow cannot do; it will subdue the stubborn
will, relax the frown, and work wonders.
Even the dog, the cat, or the horse, though
they do not know what you say, can tell when
you speak a kind word to them. man was
one day driving cart along the street. The
horse was drawing heavy load, and did not
turn the man wished him. The man was in
i'll temper, and beat the horse the horse reared
and plunged but he either did not or would
not go in the right way. Another man who
was with the crit, went up to the horse, and
patted him on the neck, and called him kind
ly by his name. The horse turned his head
and fixed his large eyes on the man as though
he would say, 'sI will do anything for you
because you are kind to me; )" and bending
his broad chest against the load, turned the
cart down the narrow lane, and trotted on
briskly as though the load were plaything.
Oh, how strong is kind word
Year: 1861

I love to court in winter
:. The many girls l know,
When all outside is dreary


And covered up with snow
I love to court in winter.


Because the old folks dread
The cold and stormy weather,


And hurryoff to bed.
I love to court in spring time,


When all is bright and gay,
When Nature smiles so sweetly,
To chase the cold away
love to court in spring time,
Because the girls, you know,
They look so awful pretty


In dresses cut so low.
/ love to court in summer


When all things are in bloom,
And yet 1 think that counting


Wi;l ever be my doom
For i have asked just twenty.one
OF all the girls know,
To have me for their loving one.
And they have snswered-No.