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Year: 1860

You may talk just as you please ABOUT neu'fai
papers-the thing is absuriity-thelr professions
are all CANNON, and they nothing less or more
than dangerous partizan sheets, endeavorng TO put
out neutrality because it pays There Is not any
intention with these papers to deceive, they 90 II
unconscously An editor is man, not writing
machine. If then he has any political belief 1t IS
bound to show itself in his writings The editor
who has not mind enough to have political creed
is unfit for his position, for surely mind, intellect
and fr1nness are necessary in the conduct OF his
paper. If then he has these qualifications, he Will
certainly be established i'll some political faith
Or other.


There is but one paper in the State "a aeaos paper
we mean) that is the Ne06er7s Progress, and 1T IS
neutral because it is really southern in its sentiments
y Fardless of patty.


We have paper in Washington which we highly
esteem. and which is said to be neutral-the Wash
ington Dispatch-but more bitter Opposition paper
not printed type in the whole State than 1t Isl


It is fairly blinded by its Opposition proclivties-
We have been noticing its gradual turn for some
time past and like the young nestled bird it began
by getting kind of Opposition down until at
last it is out full fedged, with spurs onand crow
ing louder than the oldest cock Oh the roost. OF
course the fool who will take it for neutral organ
will have lost his money. If opposition doctrine is
worth any thing, however, he will receive liberal
Year: 1860




In the preface Of his Life of Washington
Edward Everett takes occasion TO make the
following remarks about his late friend
Macaulay:


Great as are the losses sustained by
science and letters in Europe and America
during the year 1885,. the death of Lord
Macaulay is in some respect the greatest. OF
the other illustrious persons who have been
taken from us in the course of the year, sOmey
as Humboldt, Hallam and Irving had at
tanned advanced years and nobly completed
the work given them to do. Prescott,
though leaving his last great work half
written, leaves with it three completed his
tories, either of which would, serve for a
reputation. Maeaulay, AT % time of life
which, in the course of nature, admitted
many years of added labor has been called
away in the midst ofthe triumphant prosecu-
ton of his great enterprise. While the vol
umes already given to the world will go
down to the latest posterity as one of the
most valuable contributions to the literature
of the English language, how keenly must
we not regret that they form at best but a
moiety of the work which might have been
confidently expected from his wonderful
pen With what sorrow must we not reflect
| that talent which could clothe with the in
terest of romance period of English history
not usually regarded as the most inviting;
that stores Of information collected by a
memory of truly miraculous grasp, often
! from sources the most obscure and distant,
| and arranged with matehless skill, should be
lost to us forever, and this at time when
they were most successfully employed for
the admiration OF the reading world


Absolutely identifying himself with the
scenes he describes, and mingling with fer
vor, though under the guidance of laborious
research, in the great contentious of the
times, it was scarcely possible that he. should
fall into no errors Judgment, and never form
a mistaken estimate of character. One such
has been keenly felt in this country. But
his work owes some of its highest qualities
! TO that earnestness ofconviction andwarmtf
of feeling which may, in the manner alluded
to- have occasionally warped his Judgment


But, admirable as he was as writer
Lord Macaulay was still more admirable as
man, His principles were liberal, his emo
tions generous, his manners affable, his lifI
exemplary, his morals pure. The splendol
of his page was, if possible, excelled by the
brilliancy of his conversation. His persona
d Intercourse was perpetual feast of rationa
pleasure The world admired the magnif
cence of his rhetoric, and contemplated witt
equal delight and wonder the profusion wit
which he poured forth the stores of hi
memory, gathered from the, literature {
every language and every country. Thos
who heard him loved him for his amiabl
personal qualities for the unaffected meek
ness with which he bore his transcenden
honors for the sunny cheerfulness of hi
l disposition, and the generous warmth Of hi


heart. | can not but reflect with melanchol
, satisfaction on the many happy hours passe
: in his society during four years of intima
acquaintance and on the proofs of friend


regard with which he honored me to Il
!, very last days ofhis life.
Year: 1860

There is many an hour in the lifetime of years
There is many moment in every hour;
And an angels broad wing on his shoulders he


wears,


Who never gives passion one moment of power,
Who never grows naughty in fortune and pride
Who never grows bitter in pain and regret,
Who speaks Gods own justice, and nothing be-


side,


And leaves no word to Forgive or Forget.
We all burn with passion and tremble Will,


wrath


We all speak harsh words that were better


nnsaid;
We all take false steps in humanity's path,
And trample on others, sometimes, as we


tread
And shall we refuse to another's demand
The pardon SO oft we have needed and met =?
Shall we plead with the lip while we shut up


the hand,
And only our own faults Forgive and Forget!
Who wrongs me degrades himself lower than me
Gives me the worlds pity, himself the dis


grace;
But when he repents, and turn from his plea,
He suffers my wrong, and stand in his place
Oh help us, great Heaven to treasure no more
The shadows and wrongs in our memory set,
Wave the wing of thy peace all our bitterness


DER,


And teach us, like Thee, to Forgive and For


get!
Year: 1860

After having specified the little property
of the bridegroom. he went on to detail
the fortune Of the lady; Madame Re
vial makes over to her daughter the sum
of ,OOOf per year


you are making mistake, Monsieur,
interrupted Madame Revival formerly
indeed. l did intend


The notary, without paying any at
tention to this interruption, continued
'1,00Of year. arising from money in
the public funds, for which here are the
securities


Saying this he displayed the coupons
on the table, and Madame Revival, her
daughter, and Jules Barsac, all made a
movement as if about to speak, when the
aged stranger arose and made sign for
them to remain silent. Surprised at this
interference they awaited with interest
the result of this strange scene.


what = said the old man with bro
ken voice, and addressing Anna, what,
Mademoiselle do you not remember
your poor old man p


While she was looking earnestly at
him, trying to read in his venerable
countenance the marks of misery and suf-
fering, he continued:


You have then forgotten ten years of
daily kindness. You have forgotten the
Sd of January, with the assistance you
gave SO opportunely-the fire, the wine,
and the wing of a fowl wrapped up in a
newspaper ? all forgotten ! Well, that
very piece of newspaper is the cause of
all my misery being at an end. In an
advertisement which it bore, read the
intelligence that French gentleman
named Francois de Chazel had been for
years seeking in vain for his brother,
Jacques de Chazel. ruined like him in
the Revolution and that, by his will,
he had ordered an advertisement to be
inserted every week for three years, that
the brother might come forward and
claim his ample fortune. That Jaques
de Chazel stands now before you; it is L.


Without delay I set out for London,
and only returned yesterday. Your no.
tary,' continued he, speaking to Madame
Revival, is mine from him l heard of
the intended marriage of your daughter.
To that angel I owe my life and the
least | can do is to present her with a
part Of that fortune, which, without her,
never would have reached my hands,


But. Monsieur said Madame Revival,
with emotion. perhaps you have fam
lily %


Yes. Madame replied he. bowling
low as he spoke, if you will admit me
into yours


'Ah, you made part of our family for
such long time 7 said Anna, pressing
in her hands, those of NJ. de Chazel |;
then with gesture full of naivete and
grace, pointed to her intended husband,
and added, in low voice, 1t is he who
took you up. Do you recollect him p
Ah you say that to me you owe your
life I; if you only knew how much l am
indebted to you-if you only knew it !!
But we will separate no more, and shall
have time to tell you all about it,


Jules came forward to present the pen
to his bride, and they both signed the
marriage contract Formed under such
auspices who can doubt that it was a
happy one?
Year: 1860




This extensive body of timber known
as the "Big Woods" lies mainly ir
Bremen County. on the Cedar River,
between Waverly and GAINESVILLE. The
timber is mostly composed of Linn or
Eastwood, Maple, Oak and Elm, with
some Walnut. 1t reminds one of the
grand primeval forests of the East to
explore the deep ravines, toll up the rug
ged slopes. and descend the gentle de-
clivities of these noble woods. With the
exception of few tall saplings, it is
mostly free from underbrush, and one
could, with no great effort of the imagi-
nation. consider himself wandering in
the grand and cultivated park of some
English nobleman. But few years have
elapsed since these woods were iE the un-
disturbed possession of the Sioux and
Winnebago Indians. But the white set
tier has driven them back, and now no.
thing is left but their deserted wigwams
and graveyards. There is something Pc
culiarly touching in the history Of these
migratory tribes, recoiling before the
march Of the white man, whose touch is
to them dissolution. They have forsak-
en- their ancient hunting ground, with
all its fond endearments, bid farewell to
the tombs of their fathers, cast last
long look at the noble trees beneath
whose branches their children played in
infancy. and taken up their march for
the vast, almost lmitless West was
shown the grave of one, chief S daugh-
ter. The old man had asked as favor
from the whites, that her resting place
might be left unmolested until he re
turned, which would be in the course Of
three or four years, when he would re-
move the remains of her who was once
his idol to more appropriate spot. The
grave stands alone and neglected. on a
commanding eminence of the prairie,
without a mark or monument of any
kind, except the simple mound Of earth.
On every hand were the evidences of
civilization and Improvement, yet it was
saddening to stand by this grave and
think Of the decay which has fallen upon
the once proud race of whom its inmate
was kin. 1t was scene on which the
melancholy Jacques might have moral
ized by the hour.


The country along the whole length Of
the Cedar, but more particularly near
Year: 1860

THE geo eral encouragement which hsve me.
with In my new business, induces the return Of
many thanks TO this generous public for their
patronage, and a solicitation for them to again
netice announcements to-day to the additional
supplies to my already large and fresh stock OF
all goods belonging to my line Of business, and
In doing so feel full assurance that If they will
call and see me, they will be satisfied that my ear
nest efforts is to give entire satisfaction, and will
await the pleasure Of showing my stock and serv.
ing 'ou cho may gire me a caiL"


FRANK HUGUET,


nov23 Corner Of Third and Laurel street.
Year: 1860

1t was a long, long time that old Nathan was
:. gene. Not as we measure timc by the clock
but long, long time to that band of waiting
men,. But it parsed, at length, All such pc
riods do-though it is impossible to tell the diff
ference in the apparent length in the same
None believed that he had been gone less than
two hours, and some even asserted that it was
midnight, while actually he had been gone less
than hall an hour.


There was an eager gathering around the old
man as he made his presence known, by a low
whistle, and in low whisper he informed them
that they were Immediately to carry his pro-
posed plan into effect


I" But silence, all, he continued in the same
guarded manner. "They've got spies out as
well as us. The leastest word might scalp
every man on US in no time. I've jest cum
across one only ten rods off, and happened to be
jest lucky enuff to find his gizzard afore he
found my scalp, an that's all that saved us-me
in particular. Cum on meow and not word,
mind


The whole party dismounted, and following
the lead Of the old hunter, proceeded cautiously
and in perfect silence along, back frem the riv-
er, over the same track which they had an hour
or two before been driven, for distance of hall
mile, and then turning obliquely to the right
crept along on their hands and knees to within
q few rods of the Indian line, when, according
to previous arrangement, they all lay fat on
the ground, in any position they chose, waiting
for the savage host to move over them


But here was another tiresome job. For the
first few minutes they all lay breathlessly quiet,
expecting every moment to feel tho heavy tread
Of the horses, but as minutes passed away, and
q all things renamed in statu quo, they began to
feel uneasy again. They could bear action, we'll,
but complete inaction WAS tiresome and unen-
durable. First, some little changes in their po-
sition, as the movement of a leg or an arm,
then the cautious raising Of the head, and peer
ing into the darkness toward the Indian lines,
as If the eye could be strained to see what was
beyond the power of vision, some even ventur-
ing upon one elbow, IN their lmpatlence. A
subdued murmur was all that told of their prox-
unity to the sayages.


Old Nate never moved. After getting into
position, straight on his left side, with his arm
over to shield his body, and the other as much
as possible to protect his head, he calmly await
ed tho onset Leon was next behind him, and
Immediately assumed the same position, and
awaited, not SO patiently, but equally calm, the
moment which was to decide his fate.


At length, with wild yell from every Indian
in the circle, they closed in, in a gallop,
Old Mates plan worked admirably Not a
man was seriously hurt, though several received
more or less severe bruises, and with Nathan
for leader, they all made as fast as they could
across the plains, r. .,...f..
Year: 1860

When some three weeks since, some forty
of the children in charge of the Children's
Aid Society Of New York, were arranging
for removal to the West, boy was folding
with great care his old cap, having previous
ly takon out its lining-a piece of faded
calico.


"John,' called friend, "what are you
going to do with that piece of CREASED
calico :"


"Please, sir, IL is not greascdj It is all
that have to remember my dead mother
by IT'S part of bor dress which cut off
when she lay dying in the garret in
street."


The question ard the answer were too
much for the little fellow, and putting the
strip under his shirt, next to his breast, he
buried bis face in bis bands, and filled the
room with sobs. Man, woman, whoever
you be, speak tenderly to that boy across
the way. He may be an orphan. His
mother and his father may both be in the
graveyard yonder. Dear child he has
none but his own little hands by which to
work his way in tho world. Speak kindly
to him. Perhaps some day an orphan may
walk the streets whose name and yours
shall spell alike.
Year: 1860

There resided at Conway, N. II we'll
known Characteristic famous Billy Abbott,
both small Of his stature and old Of his age,
aud who, by his humorous wit and wonder
full knowledge Of every little incident that
made this or that place particularly charm
ing and interesting to tho historian and the
antiquarian, SO engrafted himself into the
favor of the great expounder Of the Consti-
tuition, that he always gave him seat in bis
carriage when no rode to visit tho beauties
of nature. Billy's associates feeling eREious
on account of the honor conferred upon
him By this distinguished man, one day,
after Webster's departure, satirically asked
Billy In the crowded bar room, what he and
bis friend Webster found to converse about
as they rode about the country. Billy re-
piled: I'VE usually talk about horticulture
and agriculture, and the different breeds of
horses aud cattle, aud upon these subjected
derive from him good deal Of useful iii,-
formation; and upon suoh topics And him
a little more than my match but the mo
ment"-he enthusiastically added, with Q
gesture, aud tone of voice becoming tho
orator himself-"but the moment he alludes
to tho the Constitution, can floor him in a
minutel" which was received with great
applause; and the Banquo Of Envy never
again affronted Daniels rustic favorite.
Year: 1860

FLAME Is one Of the most beautiful
things in the world. Not a sunset sky In
summer. not full blown tropic flower, is
more brilliant than flame flame is The
.Eowsr Of FIRE. The ivy has no spIendor
like the manlling Hsme ii reddens like
the thyrsus Of the god.
Year: 1860




The sheriff shall make return Of the
warrant to the County Judge, who shall
preserve the same in his office.


SEC II. The sheriff shall be allowed
the following fees: For arresting and
bringing person charged with insanity,
before the County Judge. and subp~n-
ing witnesses, the same fees as now al
lowed by law in other cases For taking
an insarc person to the Hospital, or re-
moving one thcretrom, mileage at the
rate of five cents per mile, going and re-
turning, and one dollar day for the sup
port Of each patient on his journey to and
from the Hospital, and to each assistant
five cents per mile Witnesses subpon-
nl before the County Judge, the same
fees as allowed by law in other eases
Said fees and charges to be paid out Of
the County Treasury.


SEC. -. The relatives Of any person
charged with insanity, or who shall be
found to be Insane nnler section 10 of
this act, shall in all cases have the right
to take charge of and keep said insane
person or persons. if they shall desire so
to do But the County Judge may re-
ouire bond Of such relatives, condition
cd for the proper and safe keeping of
such person or persons. And if the rel
atives or friends of any patient kept in
the Hospital, shall ask the discharge Of
such patient, the Superintendent may,
in his discretion, require a bond to te
executed to the State of Iowa, in such
sum and such suretes as he may deem
proper, conditioned for the safe keeping
Of sach patient Provided, That no pa
tient who may be under the charge of, or
conviction of fhomicide, ,shnll be dscharg.
ed without tho consent Of the SuPerln'
tendent and Board of Trustees.


SEQ. Is: Any patient may be dis
charged from the Hospital upon the sp
Year: 1860

The HINCKLEY 4 MoFFETT BiLb.-Some per-
sons may have construed the language of the
Grand Jury's Report in reference to-the passage
of this bib as condemnatory of Our Assembly,
man and Senator. Such construction reflects
unjustly upon the honesty of the Grand Jury, as
each member thereof knew that our representa-
tives acted in obedience to petition numerous
ly signed by leading citizens, without reference
toparty Therefore the Grand Jury could not
have intended to cast the slightest censure upon
our legislators. They are wholly blameless in
this matter, if there be blame anywhere. With
the representations made to them, they could not
but think that in passing the bill they were car
rying out the wishes of the people,
Year: 1860

Hsys The Bachelor Homestead Bill is now a
law. Under it every bachelor may hold home
stead worth 1000, provided he can get it,
The law is defective, inasmuch as it does moi
appropriate thousand dollars out of the public
treasury for each bachelor, as "a starter."-
Unless this amendment is made the chances are
thata majority of the bachelor legislators who
enacted the law, will never have the satisfaction
of availing themselves of its privileges.
Year: 1860

WHAT DOES He MEAN ?-The little warrior
OF the Beacon announces his intention to be al
Tie Cottonwood May-day ball, EARNED and
eGuipped as the law Directs" for the purpose OF
giving rs anything" we may desire. Now, il
the editor means to say that he will be there for
the purpose of whipping US, then we won't 60
for we have no fancy for being whipped-and
Cush can add the price of another ticket to the
BeaeoH editors bill. for frightening us away
But if the editor means friendly mbibing bout
and comes I" armed and equipped with the
wherewithal to pay therefor, then count on us.
Year: 1860

: ~ The law in relation to the return
Of otuncalIed for letters in the post Office i:
Z a follows: when any person shall en-


dorse on any letter his or her name and
place Of residence, as writer thereof, the
same, after remaining uncalled for at the
Office TO which it is directed thirty days, OF
the time the writer may direct, shall be re-


turned by mail to said writer; aud no suc


letters shall be advertised, nor shall the
same be treated as dead letters, until SC
aeturned to the post Office Of the writer


and there remain uncalled for one quarter
Year: 1860

The New Orleans Delta says that the Mississippi
river is at the present moment four feet lower than
it was eve- known before in the memory of the
oldest inhabitant. The low stage of the river is
regarded by many persons as favorable prognos-
tic of healthy summer. Should this hope be re-
alized, New Orleans will begin her usual business
season with brighter auspices than ever.
Year: 1860

| DEAR BRETHREN:-The election of Su-
perintendent is drawing near. Are we
prepared to meet it? The experience of
years as minister of Zion has strengthen
ed in me the desire to put forth stronger
efforts for the union of our once powerful
connexion. Now, ] wish to address you
as brethren, plainly and truthfully, as one
who desires most earnestly the wei of
Zion.


For eight years we have been divided,
bnt there seems at last to be desire among
the most intelligent to consolidate. Several
still refuse to listen to considerary pro-
posal of union, from reasons well known
to the connexion. But l would say to
such that we are convinced that it is
wrong to give way to senseless prejudice,
AVID altogether injurious to any connexion.
We wonder why the Gospel has so little
effect, but when we turn to ourselves is it
not surprising that it has any effect what
CfCl AC ACdt 70 VI IhCLI Alstf q UCCn
ened against the influence of the Gospel
by the contentious of its professed subjects.
While we cry "Peace Peace p we are d.
vided and quarelling among ourselves.
Hence we may never expect to accomplish
any good until we unite. AS Christians,
we cannot, we must not, we dare not re-
fuse to come together. Brethren, let me
plead with you for the sake of humanity
and the saving of souls-let me plead with
you for the sake of the Masters name,
which we profess to love and trust, to take
into consideration the Importance of con-
sultation, before the General Conference
of 1860. ZION.
Year: 1860

our elders and congregations to it, and,
mark me, in doing SO it is not be under
stood that / make any allusion to those
who rule we'll Far from it, for | am
among those who "render double honor to
those elders who consider the will of their
people as paramount, where no doctrinal
error is feared to be inculcated or heresy
advanced


On the other hand, where there is an at
tempt made by the elders to set aside the
will of the people by foisting into the pull
pit man repugnant to them, I submit, is
it not a stretch of power by no means to be
tolerated Is it not despotism to be
met at the threshold with frmness and
determination by the people not to be mis-
taken by such traitors The reason is OBJ
vious, as / shall further show. BOX.
Year: 1860

We are not his defender upon this point.
But whatever it may be to others, to our
self it is very plain, and this covert thrust
at Holly by one to whom nothing but the
'Signet and Journal is accessible" is in
tended to strike over his shoulders blow
at ourself and this magazine, and deprecate
both in the eyes of those whose passions
are likely to be stirred by any recognition
of the black man as being entitled to exer-
else any higher range of intellect than me-
cessary for newer of wood or drawer of
water To him and the other actors in such
attempt, we tender, in conclusion, our fra
ternal regards, and hope they will accom-
plish all they desire.