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Year: 1861

ter Merrill" and " James Z. Stone may be
as useful and beloved in India, as those now
Iaboring in Vermont are.


We have quite large number OF lnquIr-
ers now under instruction, some OF whom give
us encouragement. Our evenings are mostly
spent teaching our Christians and inquirers
leading'hynns and singing, and the Scriptures.
One of our great if not our greatest dIfficul-
ty in leading these heathen to Christ IS to
lead them to feel the need of a change OF
heart. They are so accustomed to rol'glon
of form that they do not at once get the idea
of a religion which is righteousness, joy aad
peace in the soul. The hindoo has his bath
iugs his offerings and his pilgrimages, and
this is religion--a religion Of form. The Ma
hcmaden goes at regular hours to his temple
or falls down where he may happen to be and
repeats a form of prayer, with certain nc
tions of the body for each petition. All have
the, same prayer, all perform the same mo-
tons of the body, and this is the Mahoma'
don's religion. The idea seems to be that
they do this certain work and thus merit
blessings the same as servant does his mas
ter's work and earns or merits his pay.


When enquirers come to US convinced OF
the truth of Christianity, it is not strange
that they should stumble here, and suppose
if they pray regular and attend church, leave
off stealing and lying, they are real and good
Christians. And it is not until the spirit
convicts them of their sinful, lost condition.
that they begin to feel the need Of L Savior
from sin.


May God bless our work, that this religion
of foolish forms may soon be replaced by q
religion which purides the heart and gives
joy and peace in the Lord.


Continue, dear friends, to pray for lodla 8
redemption. Yours fraternally.


Z. W. PARKER
Year: 1861

By E. TURNEY.
will.go in the strength of the Lord,
inlthe path He hath marked for my feet;
l will follow the light of His word,
Nor shrink from the dangers meet.
His presence my..steps shall attend
His fulness my wants shall supply
On Him.. till my..journcy shall end,
My hope shall securely rely
Twill 60 in he.strength of the Lord,
To the work He appoints me to do;
In the JOY which His smile shall afford
My soul shall her vigor renew.
His wisdom will guard me from harm
His power my suffciency prove
l will trust His omnipotent arm
| will rest in His covenant love.
will go in the strength of my Lord,
To each conflict which faith may require
His grace as my, shield and reward,
Ny courge and zeal shall inspire.
If he issue the word OF command
To meet and encounter the foe,
Though with sling and stone in my hand,
In the strength OF the Lord will CO.
Year: 1861

Our Legislature meets to-day, and as it
seems to be the generally received opinion that
a Convention will be called to pass an ordi-
nance of fsecession, which ordinance is to be
final, we hope that at farthest the bull Viii be
psSsed tomorrow Let us have no speeches
now, but acts There is not an hour to waste
we are in a state of rebellion to the old Gov
ernnent and az yet can expect no protection
from the new Let us place ourselves IN
position to claim that protection as soon as
possible. Pass the Convention bll to-mor-
row, and let the election be held about the
18th of May, and the Convention assemble on
the Goth, and on the 2lst we can be out.


We,loubt not but NJ, sSrs. Green and WHIT
ford will be sent to the COnvention-lf one be
held-from this county by unanimous consent
the people OF the county having already e1
pressed in their favor.
Year: 1861

rro.o +ha tone Of the Northern press ana IN
.1axoo of the Nor,hern public nothing can he
rlearer than that those mercenary 'iheFeS
think that they can raise few hundred thoo-
.a,5 ma, and pass right down through the
South numbering, butchering and paralyzing
~ they 90. The iDsolent scoundre's even
boast tat they will march to Montgomery ana
possess themselves Of the Capital Of the Con-
federate States and hang President DAVIS MN
self Let us prepare 10 meet them. we u'
not believe that they will attempt 10 inFaoe
Southern soil, but they may, and ii SO let Us
be ready to meet them.


The Southern States can easily keep nan
million men in the field, and with such al
army headed by such men as Davis Lee, Beau
regard, Bragg and others we can DEFY "0il'
in arms Let Lincoln's hireline slaves attempt
to march through North Carolina or Virginia,
Soptb Carolina or Georgia, land our word tor
# not ,55,e-twentieth man vii! ever be permit
ted TO return again Their bones shall bleach
on our hills and IN our valleySand their corrupt
carcasses shall mingle with Southern SOIL
And while their tens Of thousands tall before
the avenging arm Of aa outraged people their
women and children will starve at home on
account of the withdrawal Of that Southern
patronage on which they have grown so lat.


Ours is an agricultural country and we nave
a sparsc population, and we can maintain our
selves while theirs, large portion OF II, Is Il
mau acturinS country with very dense Popu-
1ation. and without market for their notions
thew must starye The South has heretofore
been their principal market, bat we shall buy
no more from them until an honorable peace
is achieved They have the advantage in num-
her we grant but we are their supcrIors IN
everything else, and we now predict should
q general war ensue, that we shall whip them
IN every pitched battle where they have not
ynore than two to our one. Fifty thousand
Southerners fighting on Southern soil can ana
will whip any hundred thousand which the
North can bring against them.


We warn the South that the North is pre-
pairing for protracted and desperate war; let
us be not deceived but realize the real condl-
ton of ,hings and be prepared to meet the
worst.
Year: 1861

ATTEMPT TO FIxE.-Ehe Wilmington JoUrn1E
of Monday says: This morning, ABOUT three
o'clock, smoke was discovered in the residence
Of Mrs. Barry, Third Street, above Chest
nut. and on examination it WAS found to pro-
ceed from the back parlor, where sticks OF
lghtwood were found to have been placed un-
der the sofa. and other furniture piled on top.


providenlaly the fire was discovered in time
to be arrested before any serious damage had
been done. The circumstances render it GER
tain that the fire was the result of an incen-
diary attempt. The wood put under the sofa
ana the furniture on top leave no possibility of
doubt. Yet the doors .nd windows were found
fastened as usual, and the only servants sleep
ing in the house were OF size and age that
wonld appear to render it Impossible for them


TO have done it. Il is best TO be on The watch.
Year: 1861

MARYLAND The Baltimore Sun opposes
the passage of a secession ordinance by the
Leg stature now in session, and proposes the
call of State Convention. We believe that
Governor Hicks is doubedeslng traitor anC
that his synpathies with the North. Ma
ryland must either go with the South OF give
ND her slave property Let her choose.
Year: 1861

SHOT AND SHELL.-A large quantity of shot
and shell passed through here by rail yester-
day for Fort Macon. We think Lincoln's
minions had better keep out Of range of the
guns of Fort Macon. Should they come too
close somebody might get " hurt"
Year: 1861

WATCH FOR SpIEs.-Let every man in the
Stat. and in every Southern State watch for
sDifs and as fast as they are caught swing
them. We learn that some have been Caught
and elevated in Virginia. LeteyeTy commuii-
~ he on its guard.
Year: 1861

the last survivor of the brave band who fought
at Bunker Hill, is gathered to his fathers. He
did not die too soon; not but that his hundr ed
and four years have been healthily and hap
PLY exceeded by many men before, but II was
better, perhaps, the old man should die, than
live to see the frantic efforts of her sons to de-
stroy the noble nation he and his comrades
battled so bravely to establish.-N. Y. Cour-
ser d- ENQUIRER.
Year: 1861

The Boston Courier reports the following
anecdote as sample of General jim Lanes
late speech in that city:


When l went to school the boys used to
have fight every Saturday afternoon to see
which was the smartest. Well, had won
my Hext to the head. TLaughter1 The
champion was big fellow three years older
than me, named Joe Darragh-I shall never
forget bis name rs long as live. Laugh.
ter. When we eft" we eft" to win. IL
was none Of your hitting above tho belt, but
regular scratching end gougng. For long
time L came off-well second best, with him.
One day he went in bathing and received a
severe bruise on his knee. got him to show
me the exact locality of the bruise, laughter,
and next Saturday called him cut 10 fight


Continued merriment. watched my op-
portunity nhd brought my boot against the
bruise, when Joe beloved like a calf and
cried enough Great laughter."I The re-
belon has sorer spot than Joe Darrsgh's"
bruise, and good blow on it would be effsc-
tual. If the proper policy had been pursued
at Beaufort in regard to the slaves, there
would have been a howl in rebellion before
this time. The whole slave population would
have been in motion towards freedom, and
everything that stood in their path would b.
swept away. Applause. You ask would
not that be cruela Isay if we are to carry
on this war to kill our own people instead Of
the rebels, we had better stop now. If it be
they have the means to prevent it;
let them return to their allegiance and they
shall be kindly received. But If the war is to
H. =.
power to conquer them. Cheers This
war shall never close while the shackes re-
man upon our slaves. Great applause.
Year: 1861

The herring fisheries Of England win prove
an almost total failure this season. During
the recent gales of the coast two hundred
boats lost their nets, being obliged TO cut
them loose or be capsized.
Year: 1861

Children look in those eyes; listen tc
that dear voice; notice the feeling of even
single touch that is bestowed upon you
by that gentle hand! Make much of i,
while yet You have the most precious Of
all gifts-a loving mother Read the
unfathomable love of those eyes; the kind
anxiety o. that tone and look, however
slight your pain. In after life You may
have many friends-fond, dear, kind
friends-but never will you have again
the inexpressible love and gentleness law
ished upon you which none but mother
bestows. Often do sigh, in my strug-
giles with the hard, uncaring world, for
the sweet, deep security felt. when of an
evening, nesting to her bosom. listen.
ed to some quiet tale, suitable to my age,
read in her tender and untiring voice
Never can l forget her sweet glances. cast
upon me when appeared to sleep, new
Ell her kiss at night! Years have passed
away since we laid her beside my father
in the old church-yard; yet still her voice
whispers from the grave, and her eyes
watch over me as visit spots long
since hallowed in the memory of mother.
--Macauiay.
Year: 1861

Ifevery one were honest, we need not
ock our doors.


If everybody would Just mind his own
business. there. would be more business
done.


If we would talk less about Other peo-
pie, other people would talk less about
us.


If the mistress would scold less, she
would have less need of scoding


If you charge servants with lying, they
will soon become liars, if they are not
already.


If students would read less, and think
more, there would be large number ol
really great men in the community.


lfyoung ladies nowadays did not be-
come women at thirteen men would have
better wives,


lyon want to get rich, work hard and
spend little.


If you want to render your husband
unhappy, blame him for everything be
does. be it wright or wrong.
Year: 1861

The reeling pines from upper air give
forth sullen roar, like ocean at the south
ern cape or serf on rocky shore; they sound
melody eternal that ever, as we stand up
on the yellow beach. we hear the sea sing
to the land. But fixed ana still the sky
uplifts its azure dome in peace; the heav-
ems bear no mark of storm or cloud upon
their face. With kidding, intellectual
eyes, the starry hosts look forth; they
catch no whisper of the winds that blow
from the North. Combustion final might
enwrap and whelm the earth from sight
the stars would still shine on as now, nor
miss our planets light. How silently
our lives move on, while round us fercely
rave the wild rebelious elements that
cease but in the grave! How calm port
the soul maintains! But never may she
scan the deep inigma man is now and ev-
er was to man. This mystery of being
lifting its head above the sands, and of
the passing multitude, an answer true de-
mands; but aye, the living tide rolls on
in silence most profound, and aye, that
ebon gaze is fixed upon the desert round.
Year: 1861

OUR friend Woods, of the New Lisbon
Patriot, is responsible for the following:


Not very long ago the pastor of one of
the churches called at the house of col
ored family, on professional or pious,
pastorly visit, and after talking on relig-
ious matters for some time, and before
leaving proposed prayer. Preacher and
family knelt down together. Supplica-
ton solemnly commenced and earnestly
continued. An old rat peeped from his
old hole, and thinking he saw better
sight, made for the preachers foot, and
run up the leg of his trousers, with the
speed of quarter horse. The prayer
snapped like cold steel on frosty morn
ing, and broke off without an amen
Who could say amen to a rat up his
trousers on the leg? Profane rat In
fidel rat Lousy rat Dead rat!
Year: 1861

Ezg-This celebrated Female Medicine
possessing viltues unknown of anything
else Of tie kind, and proving etlectual
after all others have failed, Is designed
for both married and single ladies, and
is the very best thing known for the pur
pose, az it will bring on the monthly
sickness in eases of obstruction from am
cause, and after all other remedies Of the
kind have been tried IN vain. This may
seem incredible, but il it tall in any case
the price will be refunded.
Year: 1861

During the session of our County court last week,
two hale hearty looking free negroes came voluntarily
into Court praying to have masters appointed tor the
that they might become slaves in accordance with late
act of the Legislature; and the gentlemen named IN
their petitions were appointed as their masters;


Greensboro Patriot.
Year: 1861

KENTUCKY RoUsED AT LAsT-We have observed in
midst for several days past many prominent citizens
OF Old Kentucky and their countenances were welcome
giving assurance OF their sympathy with our cause
and OF their approaching union with their Southern
brethren, for have doubted their ultimate sep
aration from the degraded Northern alliance.


Kentucky has been SOW but her places OF power haV
ing been filled by those who unwilling TO give up
the eshp0ts, she has been under evil influence diff
cult to throw of.


We learned yesterday afternoon, with The greatest
satisfaction, that LincOn's intimatiOn that Kentucky
would be allowed To hold any longer her neutral
attitude had aroused the UniOnsts of the State
and that other acts of despOtc authority announced to
by telegraph, with the prospect OF gradual but
encroachmen upon her freedom OF action had determn
ed her wayeriug people to make issue with the hated
tyrants who rule 10 the once free city Of ashlngt
1t is further stated that Gov Magoin about to is
sue proclamation similar to that issued by Gov jack
son. of Missouri, and that he would speedily open com
munication with the Government of the Confederate
States We not prepared vouch for the truth Of
the last statement although it believed in Knox
vile Saturday but think the signs of the times
indicate the movement to which refer. We pray
that Lincoln may go on in his blunderng career and
not until he has completed our COnederacy by
efectiDg separation complete and perpetual, OF all the
States whose natural alliance is with the Government
of the South.-Rtchmond Dispatch.


The PAwNEE AGAIN VANQUIsHED. Friday
morning last, regiment of North Carolina volunteers
proceeded to point the Potomac river, known as
Pratts and prepared Tor the erection OF battery
The pratical craft Pdwnee which had been cruising
the vicinity discovered the preparations and steering
up within half mile of shore, opened fire with shell
which was continued for half hour. The steamer
was fast getting the range of the Confederate
ment, and threw one bomb, which exploded within 6
few yards OF the COnfederates when Captain Walker
made his appearance with rfed cannon, and returned
the PaaUnees fire with powerful effect. Lncolns Graf
soon discovered that her position untenable,
steamed off with all the speed which she could command


leaving the Confederates in possession of the Point
and where ere now, have doubt there is a power
ful battery prepared to engage every steamer Will
which the Potomac swarms if any of the hrelings have
the temerity give battle. There's nothing like thes
f" masked batteries water courses. Lncoln'
pirates have instructive dread Of such potent death
dealing agencies.-Pt. Ezpress.
Year: 1861

THE GAPs.A friend Of ours says the Nashville Gazette
tells of elderly lady friend hs who thoroughly
impressed with the idea that Old Master is on cur side
Her opinion too is based upon practical reason as we in
fer from remark she made to friend know Provi.
dence is On our sde, said she, :" because single
chicken in our neighborhood has the gaps this summer


How it possible for Lincoln such miserable old
fool as to hope for the subugaon of people whose chick
ems subbornly refuse to take gaps in the summer time
Year: 1861

GEN. ROSENCRANZ SURROUNDED-The Memphis appeal
says gentleman who had arrived in that city, direct
from Gen Lees command in Western Virginia reports that
he had completely surrounded Gen. Rosencranz within the
vicinity of Beverly and that the chances pointed strongly
to the probability OF his capture similar was
yesterday in this city, but could be traced to
positive authority.


In connection with this find the following sig
Dcant paragraph in the Cincinnati Gazette of the 22d


1--WE have the very best authority or saying that Gen
Rosencranz stands ia need of The foT


this appeal need not be given There obvious
why they should be stated It enough to know that
here is want and the patriots of the West relied
10 supply it."
Year: 1861

OLD STAND.


a-2 THE SUBSCRIBER takes this method Of returning
m her sincere thanks her friends for the


liberal patronage her house has received for the past
few years. and would respectfully inform the public that
she prepared accommodate Boardera-eher transient
or Regulation the most liberal terms


Her house being situated the South side OF thestnu
street. below Front in convenient location to business
Her able will at all times be found amply provided with
The best the market affords Her kept in the best
possible manner rendering every comfort and convenience
30 her guest in her power. -.
continuance of public patronage respectfully solicit
ed. MARY s. NcCALEb'
December I. IS6O.-dtf.
Year: 1861

Gen. BUTLER ON THE NAVY DEPARTMENT -
General Butler, on his return from the late
brilliant expedition to Fort Hatteras and Fort
Clark, was serenaded in Washington, and
made epeech in which he said the whole
glory of the victory was due to the Navy
Department. Those who accused that De-
partnent of inertness and mismanagement
we're wrong in their accusations Great
difficulties had to be met in making the Navy
effective, and they had been conquered in q
short tine by the Secretary.
Year: 1861

A DISTINGUISHED writer says


There is but one passage in the Bible where
the girls are commanded to kiss the boys.
and that is in the golden rule "Whatsoever
you would that men should do unto you, do
You even 60 to them"
Year: 1861

THAT Plot TO KILL LINcoLN.-The Baltimore
conspiracy has already been pretty well disposed
OF. The stories of plot to kill the President on
some of the Western railways, is put to rest BY
the following from the Syracuse Courier


An extract from letter received by us yester-
aay, eIny, from perfectly reliable source, says:-
man, Esq, Vice President of the Toledo, w. & W
X. IT,, and he informs me that the story of an at
Tempt made to throw the train off the track at the
State line is false in every Particular


And the Buffalo Courier thus contradicSs the
only other story, rendering it quite certain that
the President was never the object of intended as
sassination:-


gentleman of this city, occupying a prominent
position in connection with our railroad interests
recently wrote to proper authorities in Cincinnati
lnqurlng In regard to the Cincinnati assassination
plot. The following is the answer received and it
IS from an authoritative source, the writer being
gentleman connected with railroad business in
Cincinnati:
Year: 1861




"Dear Sir our letter, enclosing printed ey-
tract IN regard to an attempt upon the life of Mr.
Lincoln, has been handed to me to answer Itis an
learn the news, aud it is emphaticaly true. in re-
gard to the statement you enclose about an attempt
upon the life of 'Old Abe near this CITY. The
paragraph is the first intimation we have had that
do believe there is one cord of truth in the ,rboIe
statement. 1t is doubtless canard from beginning
to end. as every individual of whom have made
inquiry-railroad and newspaper men, who would
oe most nkeiy to learn the fact are entirely igno
rant upon the subject. You may set it down as
dream OF Old Abe or some OF his staff"


" In regard to the attempt to throw the train off
the track beyond Lafayette, we have only the au.
thorlty OF the paper from which the extract was
made which you enclose. 1t was the subject of
remark here when it first appeared, and was gen.
orally regarded as entirely without foundation, |
am convinced that it is an error You NAV set
down the Cincinnati story, however, as all Josh.
Respectfully YOURS
Year: 1861

New orK' March 1th. Yours, &c.
- NO reader need take this trouble when he don't
like the EGpreS8. The carrier or the newsman will
do his stopping. We don't print paper to be
lSed Our aim is to print the truth, liked or not,
and to pursue that course, and only that course,
whIch as we think, the best interests of the coun-
try demand. The Express does not represent any
party or any body, and nobody, but the editors
are responsible for anything in it, and they only in
the eye Of the Iaw-for they dislike great deal
oil the news they have to print, and would not
print it if it were right to suppress it.
Year: 1861




Dear Sir As general thing we are not
allowed to write for publication, but the pres
ent occasion justifics nle III giving you brioi
account Of the manner in which the news OF
the Secession Ordinance was received at this
piac. Itwas received about o'clock last
night with the widest and most enthusiastic
demonstrations of joy. The whole garrison
met Gu the parade ground and formed into
companies, marched to the Commandments Of
fec with the Confederate flag flying, and called
loudly for the Commandment. Col. Tew came
forward and delivered spirired and soulstir-
ring address which was received by the sol
diers with shouts and cheering which made the
'selkin ring"


Al the close Of the address three hearty
Cheers wer- given for North Carolina and
three more for the Confederate States OF Amer
ca.


Then, -ir it would have done your heart
good to have heard the manly voices OF these
brave fellows sing the Odd North State For
ever" and Dixie Land"


To-day at - o clock m a salute Of eleven
guns were fired i'll honor of the noble position
the State has taken through the Convention now
assembled at Raleigh.


The deep feeling which prevailed shows
what may be expected of these gallant fellows
when the hour OF trial comes on.


Excuse this hasty note and believe me yours
truly. LOCKER ON.