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Year: 1861

Loca7;tycf Port Royal-Thisp place
is In the extreme southern part
Of the coast of South Carolina, and
in the immediate vicinity of the
mouth Of the Savannah river. 1t
would seem, if landing be made
at the anchorage they have selec-
ted, as if the design were to possess
themselves of the Charleston and
Savannah railroad, and attempt to
take Savannah in the rear. They
may ascend Broad river and the
Coosawatchic to within a very few
miles of the road. Gen. Sheman,
who commands the expedition,
was for many years stationed IN
that part Of the country, and has
probably been selected for his local
knowledge, as well as his profess
ional ability.
Year: 1861

There were thirteen different
political organizations in the city
of New York who had tickets in the
field for the November election!
Among then the Herald publishes
in the list the s'Forty Thieves
Union e
Year: 1861

FaoN BRuNswicK.-We hear verbally, says
the Macon Telegraph, that strong efforts are
now being put FORTH nader the personal su-
pervision of Gen. Wayne, TO make up for lost
time and give the enemy Il reception u He is
been received from Richmond that Brunswick
is the destined point of assault, and the hos
tile fleet is locked for only too soon--siy, in
about a week Meantime, the most iuliclous
disposition possible is being made OF the
means of defence at hand. Gen. Wayne has,
probably, no superior in the country as An en-
gineer, ;trtillerist, scientific soldier gene
rally; and there are few men equal TO him in
executive tact and energy. He will do what
can he done in the limited time ana with the
scanty means and he is also assisted BY two
experienced civil engineers from this place
They are All looking fer lively times and hot
work at Brunswick
Year: 1861

would have made the surprise complete, and
given the yachts crew no warning until they
boarded her


We do not believe that any of our friends are
either killed OF badly wounded, or else their
bodies would have been found on deck or washed
ashore We DO believe that at least one of the
enemy have fallen and from the shots in the oars
would think more.


We hope ere long to be able b report the facts,
if the Santee is wiling TO exchange prisoners.
We have fortunately plenty to spare in Texas.
IF they are treated with indignity, our motto is,
an eye for an eye, a tooth for TOOTH lie for q
life. The Santee had her flag halt-mast all day
- s4,-~HaF-
Year: 1861

We are now prepared to manufacture our
goods with dispatch, as our force is much larger
than heretofore.


We have the best of workmen, and no effort
will be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor US with their pat
rOnage nol0-3m
Year: 1861

The Albany Argus makes point of the fact
whenever foreign enemy has waged war upon the
country the party of which Lincoln is the repre-
sentative has taken sides with the foe. The only
in which they have any heart is war against their
Southern brethren That fearless and patriotic Journal
the New York Day Book in some severe comments
upon the facts stated by the Argus calls attention
particularly to the course of Lincoln himself On the floor
Of the Congress Of the United States the subject of
the Mexican war; Lincoln not only denounced his
counrys with Mexico, but did all he could to cut
of the supplies while brave soldiers in the
midst of the enemys country, and then leave them to
perish there fight with want more terrible than the
Mexican host-Rlchmond Enquirer.
Year: 1861

W q W II = Ell
which is durable and at the same time simple IN Its con-
structon and capable of doing work. with less water
than anv other Wheel now in use suited Grst Saw
Mills Cotton Gins any other machinery that may be
attached This Wheel commands the admiration every
one who has witnessed performance and suited to
location high head of water and will grind from sac
to taoey bushels of per hour, without any gearing or
bets to get out of order and loss of time in repairing and
vet SO cheap as place within the reach of every one
who can have Mill of any kind.


am now prepared furnish Wheels and put them in
GRAFTON and fill orders in my line of business


nut up Grist Mills clean the grain of all Dirt trash
and chaft and grind nothing but the grain-SGW As,
straio and circular the most improved plans
Cotton Gins with improved gearing that simple dura
be works with more ease than any now In use ana all
other machinery that may be wanted.


All work put up durable and in neat style and guaran-
teed 20 give satisfaction. might give long list OF cer-
Gates but nv work will rec ommend ITSELF


ANY one wanting anything in my line Of business will do
well to address the subscriber at Magnolia, N. G


REFERS TOP. Murphy, W. Z. Cromarte, L. g. Bass and
James Murphy Esqrs. J. A. PARhER.
March I4th 1861. 2SSm"
Year: 1861

ULU SIANU.


IL THE SUBSCRIBER takes this method of returning
E her sincere thanks to her numerous friends for the


liberal patronage her house has received for the past
years. and would respectfully inform the public that
she prepared Boardereiher Transient
or Regulation the most liberal terms.


Her house being situated the South side of Chestnut
street, below Front convenient location to business
Her ia BILE will all times be found amply provided with
the best the market affords Her kept the best
possible manner rendering every comfort and convenience
to her guest in her power.


continuance of public patronage respectfully solicit
ed. MARY 5. McCALEB.
December H. I86O.-dtf.
Year: 1861

EFFECT of NARYLAND's UPRIsING.-We learn from
Washington that the effect of the uprising in Maryland
has had very signal influence upon the population at
are convinced of the impolicy O.! coercion Resigna-
tions in the Army and Navy have been very numerous
in the past two or three days.-Richnaod Dispatch.
Year: 1861

more to the world than ten times the men
and ten times the money


The President concludes his message in
the following language


at was with the deepest regret that the
Executive assumed the duty of employing
the war power in defence Of the govern
mens. Forced upon him, he could but
perform this duty or surrender the exis-
tenee of the government. No compro-
mise by public servants could in this be a
cure; not tha. compromises are not often
proper, but that popular government
can long survive marked precedent that
those who carry an election can only save
the government by giving up the main
point upon which the people gave the
election. The people themselves and not
their servants, can safely reverse their own
deliberate decision. AS private citizen,
the Executive could not have consented
that these institutions shall perish, much
less could he, in betrayal of SO vast and so
sacred trust as these free people had
confded to him. He felt that he had no
moral right to shrink or even count the
chances of his own life in what may follow.
In full view of this great responsibility be
has so far done what he has deemed his
duty. Will you not, according to your
own judgment perform yours! He sim
cerely hopes that your views and actions
may SO accord with his as to assure all
faithful citizens who have been disturbed
of their rights, Of certain and speedy
restoration to them under the Constitution
and laws. And having in this chosen our
course without guile and with pure pur-
pose, let US renew our trust in God and 90
forward without fear and with manly
hearts,"
Year: 1861

The President then recommends that
Congress place at his disposal for making
the presen. contest short and decisive
one, the number of four hundred thousand
men, end the sum of four hundred millions
OF dollars. lie says this number of men
is shout one tenth of those of proper ages
within the regions where apparently all are
willing to engage, and the sum is less than
twenty-third part of the money valge
owned by the men who seem ready to de-
ro;e the whole, aud thinks that debt Of
elk hundred million Of dollars now, is a
less sum per head than was the debt of
our Revolution when We came out Of that
struggle, and ths: the money value in the
country bears even greater proportion


Surely each man. be says, q has as
strong motive now TO preserve our libcr


ties as each had then TO establish them
\ right result at this time will be worth
Year: 1861

There are two ways to arrive al knowledge; +;
the study of books and observation connected
with thought. For six thousand years men
have been busted in accumulating stores for
the hiro of knowledge. 1t has been classified
and laid away in books, and it needs but the
toll of study to make it ours. Besides this, it
still remains scattered through the works of
Nature, as abundantly as before one item was
gathered by the busy mind of man.


The same toll that first CLEANED, arranged,
classified and recorded it, will yet meet with
the same success.


Which is the course for the student? Shall
he avail himself of the labors Of others, or
shall he collect for himself the truths and
facts of life and its purposes Shall he study
or shall he observe and think?


The study of books, in u practical point OF
view, pays the best interest for the investment
of youthful mind 1t is well to think. 1t is
a work-the distinctive trait OF manhood
But life gives only time to most persons 20
learn what to do and how to do it, even with
the aid of books and teachers. Youth is the
tim, and school the place 70; the stu y Of
books observation and independent thought
belong more 10 after and active life Genius,
or a mind of quick thought and fertile resource,
may be a very good thing for business man
to hare, but it is not at all desirable for
student to be conscious Of The student must
take sciences as they are-he must master text
books in their detailS-he must 60 over the
ground hand in hand with the author, examin-
ing bis meaning, his method and bis mode OF
expression. One book thoroughly mastered in
this way will impart more information 10 the
mind and strength and breadth to the under
standing than all the hasty impressions OF
youthful genius Verbal learning is not enough.
The words are not merely to be committed to
the memory, but the principles are 10 be CON-
mitted to the understa ding. The exercise of
the thaking powers is not to be disparaged.
There is no danger of thinking too much. But
it should not be made substitute for labo.
rious application. Study itself is only think
ing in harness. 1t is directing the mind in the
course laid down by an author. The eye may
run over the words, or the hand guide the
pencil over the figures and diagrams, but that
of itself is not study. The mind must be
awake and active or the authors meaning is
not gained-only the outline-the skeleton
the mere words arelaid away like useless lumber
in the memory.


MsrryqH Pa. III. K.
Year: 1861

THE HUMAN FIGURE.-The proportions of
the human figure are stictly mathematical -
The whole figure is six times the length of the
foot. Whether the form is slender or plump,
this rule holds good. Any deviation from it
is departure from the highest beauty of
proportion. The Greeks made all their statues
according to this rule The face, from the
highest point on the forehead. where the hair
begins, to the chin, is one-tenth of the whole
statue. The hand, from, the wrist to the mid
die finger, is the same. The chest is one-furth !;
and from the nipple to the top of the head is
the same From the top of the chest to the
highest point of the forehead is seventh If
the length of the face, from the roots of the
hair to the chin, be divided into three equal
parts, the first division terminates at the place
where the eyebrows meet, and the second at
the place of the nostris. The navel is the
central part of the human body and if man
should lie on his back with his arms extended,
the periphery of the circle which might be de-
scribed around him, with the navel for its
center, would touch the extremites fo his
hands and feet. The height from the top of
the head is the same as the distance from the
extremity of the fingers when the arms are
extended.
Year: 1861

HINDoo WoMEN-I once asked q native
Hindoo what ne thought wife ought to know.
Why, said he, in order to be good wife, she
must know two things And what are they ?
FIRST, she must know the way to the bazaar
to buy what is necessary for the house and
secondly, the way from the bazaar home again
Knowing this she knows sufficient for good
wife


Now it is true that this man was of the
lower caste, whose wives alone can go out,
yet similar answer in principle would be
given by high caste men also, whose wives must
never leave their homes


What do the native females of high caste
do the whole day? They must not 60 out !;
they can see and hear nothing beyond the
four walls they cannot read they have no
books. How do they spend their time ?
Generally they form a little community, con-
sstng of the wife, the mother, perhaps grand
mother, the children, perhaps some widowed
sisters. They do the necessary cooking, clean
ing, etc, and when that is done they chew
betcl leaf and areca nut, SNAKE their hookahs,
relate the filthy stories of their gods and god
desses over and over again to each other,
worship the house idol, not unfreauently have
a quarrel, and when they have nothing else
to do, they sleep, or what is next, and what
none but Hndoo male or female could do,
sit down on their mats and think-of nothing
To European this would be impossible, but
to the uacant mind of a Hihdoo, particularly
a female, it is an easy thing-Dr. Uuapan.
Year: 1861

It seems that the leader of the federal forces at the recent great battle near Springfield, Mo-, could not dispossess himself ofth idea that that fight was to be his last.

 The correspondent of a St. Louis paper, says, on the Wednesday before the battle, Gen. LYON said to him.

 "Well, begin to think our term of soldiery is about completed. have tried earnestly to dis charge my whole duty to the government, and appealed to them for reinforcements and sup plies but alas, they do not come, and the enemy Is getting the advantage of us."

 General Lyon, on Wednesday, called coun- ell of war, according to the authority here quot ed and the result was decision in favor of the plead eloquently against such a course, declar- ing it would be the ruin of the Union cause in that portion of the State and urged battle as soon as they were in striking distance. He pointed out the loss of reputation to the general and his officers which would follow such course. This council decided the course to be pursued, and Thursday, when the Brigade Quartermaster en- quired when we were to leave Springfield, Gen. eral Lyon replied, mot before we are whipped If he retreated without battle, he said he would be pursued by an unpunished enemy, and very likely have his retreat entirely cut off.

 For three or four days before the battle, Gen. eral Lyon changed much in appearance Since it became apparent to him that he must aban- don the Southwest or have his army cut to pieces, he had lost much of his former energy and decison To one of his staff he remarked the evening before the battle q am a man believing in prsentiments, and ever since this night surprise was planned, 1 have had feel ing l cannot get rid of, that it soould result dis astrouslg. Through the refusal of government properly to reinforce. me 1 am obliged to aban- don the country. If l leave 1t without engag ing the enemy the public will call me a coward. If engage him l may be defeated, and my command cut to pieces. am too weak to hold | Springfield, and yet the people will demand that bring about battle with the very enemy l cannot keep town against. How can this re- suit otherwise than against us!'

 On the way to the field I frequently rode near him. He seemed like one bewildered, and often when addressed failed to give any recog- nition, and seemed totally unaware that he was spoken to. On the battle field he gave his or ders promptly, and seemed solicitous for the welfare of his men, but utterly regardless ofhi own safety While he was standing where bull lets Jew thickest just after bis favorte horse
Year: 1861

How A SOLDIER FEELS IN BATTLE.-The fol lowing, which went the rounds of the press some time ago, is possessed of additional interest now:

 young French officer thus writes of his first experience in battle:

 Our officers sent us back, for we were not numerous enough to charge upon the enemy This was more prudent, for the murderous fire so fatal to the white coats did but little harm.

 Our concal balls penetrated their dense mas ses, while those of the Austrians whistled past our ears and respected our persons. IL was the first time l had faced fire nor was l the only one. We'll, am satisfied with myself True, lodged the first balls, but Henry " did the same at the beginning of every battle. It IS in fact, physical effect, independent of the will.

 But this tribute paid, if you could only feel how each shot electrifes you! It is like whip on racers legs. The balls whistle past you, turn up the earth around you, kill one, wound another, and you hardly notice them. You grow intoxicated; the smell of gunpowder mounts to your brain. The eye becomes blood shot, and the look is fixed upon the enemy There Is something of all the passions in the terrible passion excited in a soldier by the sight of blood and the tumut of the battle.

 Everybody who has tried it, testifes to the peculiar intoxication that is produced by being in battle. There is an infatuating influence about the smell of powder, the whistle of bull let, and the sight of human blood, that instant ly transforms men from towards to heroes from women sometimes to monsters. No one can tell of the nature or mstery of that infu- ence but those who have been in the fray them selves.
Year: 1861

We learn that an effort is being made by gentlemen connected with the Masonic fratern- ity in Virginia to obtain the body of Col Cam eron, ofthe New York Seventy-ninth regiment for his widow. For this purpose four gentle men of Alexandria went to the Confederate lines and made their request to be allowed to have the body, and returned encouraged to believe that they will be successful. With this effort the government has nothing to do-Was'ng- ion Star.

 We are fully authorized to say that there IS TO truth as to the encouragement alluded to by the Star. Our officers are as firm as they are courteous They respect their country and themselves too much to give way to these un- derhanded incivities of the northern officers The enemy have only to act like gentlemen to get what they seek.-Rich. Enquirer.
Year: 1861

Nothing is more certain than that when
man begins to lay by money, the desire
to accumulate grows with the growth Of
his savings. The NEST egg" is the chief
difficulty. \ deposit once made, the self
denial necessary to enable the deposltor
to add to tho initial SUM becomes less
irAsomo every day, until at length the
thrifty individual derives a greater pleas
ure from the contemplation of his increas.
ing stores than he ever experienced from
the outlay Of money to gratify his tastes
or pamper his appetite. He feels proud
too, OF his own power of soli-resuaint,
and is digniied in his own eyes by his
prudential self sacriCces. According to
the testimony of managers of savings
banks, large proportion OF those who
open accounts with these excellent insti
tntions are willing to endure severe hard
ships and privations rather than withdraw
their deposits.


Let it be understood, then, that any
young man who earns his bread by the
sweat Of his brow-aye, or 10y the swea
Of his bran-and has sufficient determin
alton so to limit his wants as to save a
few dollars for beginning, is almos
sure, BY that very act. to lay the tonnda
tion for future comfort AMI competence
The first earnest effort to provide for
rainy day will naturally lead to secon'
and the sequence will 20 on until the grea
TEN poral end OF life. sufficient provis
ion against the exisencies of mistortun
or the wants OF age, shall have been made
Year: 1861

SHOULD man press yon to indorse for
him, loan him the amount he may require
if you can but put your name on the
back of no mans note, unless you are
more anxious to pay other debts than
your own.
Year: 1861

WE gather flowers from tho perfuned
gardens of our youth shells from the
rumbling ocean Of our years; and dews
from the forehead OF relentless time and
finally, crumble into dust-perchance'
unregretted and unwept. And this is
Lite and Death.
Year: 1861

NoSAN Francisco MAIL-No mail came
up from San Francisco yesterday. The boa,
did not arrive at Sacramento till after the
usual hour for the stages to leave One o
the stages waited and brought up the express
matter but, for some reason, did not bring
the mail
Year: 1861

MANTLES FOR THE LADIEs.-We would call the
attention Of our lady readers to Dougherty &
Cos. advertisement in our paper. Their stock is
by far the largest ever offered in this city and we
are informed by competent authority that their
prices are much below the actual value of their
uOoda
Year: 1861

defeat Of treason and the condemnation Of
traitors, there is point beyond which
even the Secretary Of State must not be
permitted ? to 60. The safety OF the coun-
tty depends upcn the preservation Of the
great guarantees Of personal liberty, upon
which oBr happiness and prosperity hare
been based; and though much may be con.
z=ceded to Martial Law, a dangerous exercise
Of power like that with which Mr. Seward
is charged, where Martial Law does not
prevail, merits open and singing rebuke.
This Governments is not yeh thank Heaven!
despotism and We are mistaken if the
people are willing. to aid in the inRugura-
,ion of 1ettrss de eachet as part Of thei1
civil policy, or to convert any one of the
national fo1treases into new Bastile, into
which men who write paragraphs often.
siye to Cabinet Ministers may be thrust
there to remain until vindictiyeness finds
other objects upon which to exercise itg
usurped and dangerous power. We wall
the confirmation or denial Of the report
promising our readers that lift prove true
10 intimidation shall prevent Us from max
ing the case Of the prisoner our country's
and our own. No, we are not ready for 8
Despotism yet
Year: 1861

Another year has gone, and we are
brought to that period, when, following
the example Of our Puritan Fathers, we
are accustomed TO offer our public Thanks
giving to the Author of all good for his
nercItul providence towards US. Wonder
full changes have occurred daring the past
year, and advcrsities seem to have over
taken us as a country and people; yet
we have manifold blessings for which TO
be thankful. For the bountcous haryests
OF the field, for the general good health of
the past year, for the peaceful relations
We occupy with nations abroad, for the
aroused patriotic spirit of the People
which promises in due time to restore
peace at home and triumphantiy place our
civil and religious institutions Of Freedom
on firmer foundation than ever before
for these aud many other blessings we have
abundant cause for Christian gratitude
With Civil War raging in our midst, the
banner of Rebellion waving along all the
Southern border, hostile armies marching
to the conflict, and walls Of mourning al
ready swelling from thousands Of stricken
hearts and houscholds--,hat we can still
recognize manifold causes of gratitude and
acknowledge His kindly providence, and
confidently place our trust in His bar d TO
control this storm for the Nations good
may entitle us to the renewed favor of Him
who docth all things well


To this end, |, Samuel j kirkwood,
Governor Of the State of Iowa, do hereby
appoint Thursday, the 18th dsy Of No
yeinber next, as day Of Thanksgiving;
and | earnestly recommend the people Of
the State to abstain ON that day from their
usual avocations, and assemble at their
respective places worship to offer Thanks,
Prayer aud Praise to Him in whose mercy
now more than ever III our great trust


SAM Ell j. kInKWOOD,


Governor of Iowa
Year: 1861

1t is reported that Secretary Cameron
has made up his mind to promote from the
ranks such soldiers and non commissioned
officers as show by their skill and bravery
that they will make good officers. We
are sure that no step will be received with
heartier appreciation than this by the peo-
pie of this country; and certainly no bet
ter means could be devised to make our
soldiers fight well.