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Year: 1861

Another year has gone, and we are
brought to that period, when, following
the example of our Puritan Fathers, we
arc accustomed to offer our public Thanks
giving to the Author Of all good for his
merciiul providence towards us. Wonder
lul changes have occurred daring the past
year, aud adyersitics seem to have over
taken us as a country and a people; yet
We have manifold blessings for which to
be thankful. For the bounteous 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 tn restore
pence at home and triuanphantly place our
civil and religious institutions Of Freedom
on a frmer foundation than ever before
for these and 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
10 the conhict, aud walls Of mourning al
ready swelling from thousands Of stricken
hearts and lionseholds---shat We can still
recognize manifold causes Of gratitude aud
acknowledge His kindly providence, and
confidently place our trust in His hand to
control this storm for the Nations good,
may entitle us to the renewed favor Of Him
who doeth all things well


To this end, i, Samuel T. Kirlwood,
Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby
appoint Thurday, the 18th dsy Of No
vclnber next, as day Of Thanksgiving;
and ! earnestly recommend the people Of
the State 10 abstain on that day from their
usnAl avocations, and assemble at their
respective places worship to offer Thanks,
Prayer and Praise to Him In whose mercy
now more than ever is our great trust.


SAMUEL j. KlRkWOOD,


Governor Of Iowa.
Year: 1861

in money and merchandise of all sorts, who,
under our high pressure, paper-money, inflated.
circulation system, have been annually wiring.
1t will be gratifying to the people at large. War
will bring to US what we could not hope from
peace, the restoration of the business Of the
country to hard money basis, and the sHemp.
ton of the community at large from the evils Of
rotten expansion in currency and business
Year: 1861

~ The New York Euening Post, in syn.
opsis of facts and views obtained from long
resident of the South, says that its "informant
thinks if the North could make known to the
South, in some unmistaksble way, that it does
not make war to abolish slavery, the war might
be considered as almost over" A much better
way, in our judgment, to secure peace, is to let
the shareholders know that we do mean to abol.
ish slavery in preference to yielding the Union,
and that the abolition of slavery is the certain
result of protracted war. 1t is no time for
coaxing assurances to the slave power.
Year: 1861

The changes Of color which this bird is
subject to, during the first year, have de
celved European naturalists so much, that
four different species of tanager have been
formed out Of this one. The female differs
much in color from the male The food of
this bird consists Of various kinds of bugs,
and large black beetles. During the sea-
son of whortebcrries they seem to live al
most entire y upon them. In Pcnnsylva-
MIA they are rare, but in New Jersey they
may be generally found The note of the
male is a strOng aud sonor Us whistle, re-
sembling a loose trill or shake on the notes
OF Il fife, fire 'uently repeated that of the
female is rather kind of chattering, ap
proaching nearly to the rapid pronuncia-
ton Of chicky,tuchyWck, when she sees
any person approaching the neighborhood
of her nest. She is, however, rarely seen,
and usually mute, and scarcely to be dis
tinguished from the color of the foliage at
a distance; while the loquacity and brilliant
red of the male make him conspicuous; and
when seen among the green leaves, he has
a most beautiful and elegant appearance.


The summer redbird delights in fat
sandy country covered with wood, and in
terspersed with pine trees, and is more nu
merous on the shores of the Atlantic than
in the interior. In both the Carolinas,
Georgia, and Florida, they are numerous
in the northern parts they are very rare.
Year: 1861

with a comfortable fortune, but no ear for
music, has longing for this connection,
1t seems that she need not be deferred by
the wants of the last qualification, as thas
will not be insisted upon, although if pos
sible' she should add the throat oi D
warbler to the sum of other ATTRACTIONS
We suppose that it must be the just sense
OF the vanity of the world which induces
the advertiser to be so easily satisfied in
partner for life. Good health, piety, do
mestlc habits, aud competency, it seems,
are all that would be indispensable to his
qualification, although musical talent,
thrown in, would be highly appreciated =
lie is as easily contented as the child who
summed up her simple wants in the desire
for nothing but victuals and raiment, and
pretty good clothes. Journal Of COM
Hterce.
Year: 1861

Things that ! Haze SEEM have seen
farmer build house so large and fine
that the Sheriff turned him out Of doors


| have seen a young MN sell good
farm, turn merchant, break and die in an
insane hospital.


| have seen farmer travel about SO
much that there was nothing at home worth
looking after.


| have seen rich mans soa begin where
his father left of-wealthy; and end where
his father began-penniless.


] have seen a worthy farmers son idle
away years of the prime of his life in dis
sipation, and end his career in the poor
house.


| have seen the disobedience of son
bring down the grey hairs Of his father
to the grave
Year: 1861

mcclellan ana Beauregard In mexico.


Doing guard duty on one of these clear
frosty nights is what call 81 big thing.
Standing before huge fire, whose glim-
mering rays shoot into the dense pine for
est which surrounds you as if they, too,
had partaken of the spirit of vigilance, and
were searching for some hidden foe, ones
mind naturally is affected, and every shad-
ow and tree has an association which awak
ems the soldier to full appreciation of his
sentinel duties. But such night as last
night-dark, dreary, wet, and disagreeable
in the extreme-has an entirely different
effect and we cluster around the fire, piled
high with Secesh rails, which at times
seemed to exert its best light and most gen.
ial rays to spread humor and life among
those who stood smoking around it, Then
as If exasperated at the failure, it would
splutter and crack, contending furiously
with every drop of rain, and hiss out a
strong reproof at the element which was
making the sentinels so uncomfortable
But the-guard must be vigilantly maintain
ed through the night, and we dare not
sleep; for you must know, M Editor, that
sleep courts the soldiers cyelias as sweetly
under the dropping rain as it does in his
tent, if, perchaDce, he has gum blanket
for a bed, and bis knapsack for pillow,


/ proposed song, but the only music
that could be raised was made by little
corporal, who doled out in most melan-
choly style,


Some days must be dark and dreary.'
Year: 1861

We notice, in religious newspaper,
displayed advertisement for wife. We
give it a gratuitous insertion, but no one
need address this office as we are not ac-
quainted with the advertiser:
Year: 1861

DIGNITY REDUKED.-We have never seen
dignity Of the sort that prevails to so great
an extent among certain classes Of our cti.
zens, more completely at discount than
one morning 90 board one of the ferry
boats plying between this city aud Oakland.
A dapper youth ia kids, with evidently a
lofty opinion of himself, came on board ev-
cry morning at certain hour, with AN
ivory topped cane in one hand and a small
japanned tin cash.box dangling from the
other. And after selecting the most con.
spieuous seat, where the prettest women
were collected. he busted himself in assum-
ing attitudes and making cOnquests, until
the boat reached the pier, when with a look


intended to be imposing he would convey
himself ashore. On this occasion, Starch
had struck an attitude as usual, and was
getting along finely when suddenly the tin
box being negligently fastened, fell away
from the cover, and out tumbled, not ro-
lean of gold or n bundle of bank certili'
Gates. but-a small roll of bread and a sau-
sage Since that occurrence Starch divides
the period Of transit about equally between
the forward deck and the pilot-house.-[S.
F. Mirror.
Year: 1861

<1KN. HALLECK'S ORDER no.


In the House yesterday, Frank Blair read
= letter from Gen. HaIleck, reference to
which, in detail, viii be found in our dis
patches. Gen. Hallcck expresses himself
ready to carry out any orders that may be
given him, but claims for the one in qnes-
ton military necessity. What Gen. Hal
leck has already done in his department has
inspired new confidence and hope, and the
latter largely in the direction Of believing
that be will see the necessity of using every
means to prosecute the war, and the ahro-
cation Of the order which turns back upon
the enemy principal source of their
strength and power. From this letter the
inference is natural as to the paternity and
birthplace Of the order, confirming ou1
earliest conviction that it lay with Gen
lIalleck himself to amend it.
Year: 1861

The advance Of the brgades Of General Bu-
els army, in Kentucky, across Green river,
is probably but the forerunner Of an advance
III force upon Bowling Green. The Cincinnati
commtreiat says it had been expected the
rebels would attempt to maintain themselves
on the south bank Of that stream, but it is
evident they propose to fall back On Bowling
Green, which they have been busily engaged
IN rendering a Manassas in strength. Persons
familiar with the topography Of that section
say Bowling Green can be readily turned by
Hank movement, and that the rebels viii have
to come out and try fair fight, or run.


The advance WIS required primarily to
guard the railroad, since an important bridge
ever Bacon Greek was, only q few DAYS ago,
q second time burned by the rebels, after q
months labor in rebuilding it. They were
ordered to press forward as far as Green River,
and to cross 1t, # the coast was clear, and this
they seem to..hase done. singulasly enough,
after this bridge had been rebuilt, with a view
to the future use Of the road in an advance on
Bowling Green, It Was left wholly unguardcd
The hvrse being stolen, they have now has
tened to locksthe door. But did they expect
to advance on Bowling Green as IN excursion
party in railroad train9
Year: 1861

Judges SHIPNAS and NELSON.


TIE JURY DisAGREE.


The Court met at IL o'clock The jury in the case
Of The priyaeers of the Savannah being still out the
Dis;rict.Attorney made motion for the trial Of
Hayes, Westervelt, and another, who bad been in
dieed for piracy but the counsel for the defense in
that case stated they not ready apd asked for
II postponement, which the Court granted


The District-Auorney then moved for the trial Of
Gordon, indicted for the same ofense, which bad
been postponed from last Summer on what lie stated
was technical objection on the part Of the defense
10 the reading Of the testimony of Lieut.. Todd, who
was in the naval service and could not be present.


Judge Dean the part OF the defense, stated that
there was another objection in the ca,e-tbe chal.
lenge 10 the array of oror-which caused the delay
which was decided TO be good by the Court. We did
not object TO the reading Of Lieut.. Todds testimony
We stated, however al the time that If the District
Attorney would give us two days for PREPARATION e
would be ready 70 90 on. The man has been long in
prisoD, and think the Court should limit the time
that he thould be kept here. We wait the trial
brought 90 at this term Of the Court.
The District-Attomey stated that last Summer the
defense lad no Witnesses. He would make the offer
to the defense now to have the deposition of Lieut..
Todd read


Judge Dean stated in reply that ss the offer had
been declined by the prosecution the Oer from
the DistTictAttorney would now be declined 10y The
defense.


The Court stated that circumstances having pre-
vented Lieut.. Todd from being present, the tIis
mutt he postponed until be arrives.


At ll:2O the jury came in, after having been in
consultation some twenty hours, and stated that they
were unable to agree.


The Cougt inquired if there wac any prospect Of
their agreeing when two or three jurors stated that
there was no likelihood Of their coming to an agree
ment.


rrba Court stste3 IL if that was the case that
there was no possibility OF probability Of their sgree-
inc. the Jury must be discharged and gave an order
TO that effect.


The District-Attorney made motion for new
Trial week from next Monday, but Judge Nelson
stated that be should be in this Court only until the
Goth Of next month, and the second tria could not
take place while be here 1t would be necessary
TO postpone it until after the present term.


1t is Understood that the jury stood eight for con-
yiction and four for acquittal.
Year: 1861

NEw REVENUE CUTTER.-The British steamer
Lady de Msrchant, recently arrived from Boston,
was to proceed ON AN excursion trip down the bay
yesterday with the Collector Of the port and other
officials 1t is understood the excursion was made
with view of fascertainng her qualities, and pro ba-
bly to purchase her. Since the Harriet Lane left this
station, we have had no vessel go suitable for revenue
purposes as this one would be.
Year: 1861

"I AND J.'-There are no two letters
in the manuscript alphabet in the Eng
lish language which occasions SO much
trouble, CT causes so much miscon-
structlon, as the two letters, and j,
as many inadvertently write them. The
rule for writing them properly, and
which should be universally under
stood and adopted, is to extend the j
below the line, while the I should be
written even with the line. If those
who write / for knew how it some
times puzzled printers, they would re-
member the above suggestion.
Year: 1861

- There is no accounting for
tastes. For instance "A family OF
children we knew down in Illinois, llk-
ed castor oil so well, that when il was
given them as a medicine, they would
lick it from the spoon, drop by drop, in
order to prolong the pleasure OF eating
the delicious morsel.
Year: 1861

The correspondent of The 81. Lonis Republican
writes:


Major Whites statement is that he was ve,y i'll
from diarrhsa, being behind, did not know Of Zagon-
ys departure from the regular road, and therefore
rode with five of his own men into the rebel ranks,
and was at once arrested. After giving bis parole
not to escape, the MAJOR was kept near the Seces.
sionsts and was at one time exposed no the fire OF
the enemy and his own men, but fortunately was
not hurt. After the rout party Of some twenty
rebels took the Major seventeen mlos out OF town,
and put up for the night at the house of Union
man. White contrved TO convey Intelligence OF the
state of affairs to this man, and company OF Greene
County Home Guards seventy-fve menl was aap-
priced of the facts aud going to the house were let
in by the Major and the Secessionisis made eaptlyes
Major White, supposing Springfield In our p9sses-
sion, came here and found Zagonyi and the Body
Guard had left the place Perceivng this, the Home
Guard would not remain, and the Major made him
self master of the town with only twenty-six men,
gathering up all the baggage left by the Body Guard
The people of Springfield thought the handful OF
Whites men the advance guard Of Sigel's command,
aud the Major waited in great anxiety until Sigel
did come up, when all was safe."
Year: 1861

I would I were a child again,

 As when l sported free, Upon the greensward through the glen, Beneath the old oak tree. My fathers calm and thoughtful brow In memory still 1 see; My mothers smile is on me now,

 Beneath the old oak tree The sunshine falls as warm and bright, As freely breathes the air; The stream still dances down as light, The flowers still bloom as fair. Where'cr my fearful eyes may range,

 Familiar spots see; The scenes l loved seemed slow to change, Around the old oak tree. Bygone are ali those cherished forms

 l gazed on when a child Like autumn's leaves when early storms Sweep through the woodlands wild And all alone within the glen

 finger musingly, And wish l were child again,

 Beneath the old oak tree.
Year: 1861

fF9xA2A r Ck4H0Is%Gs9s


TheFMessage Of Gov. Wood, published
In the TRIBUNE on Tuesday morning last
presents very satisfactory statement Of
bur: State Indebtedness, and Of the progress
making toward its extinguishment There
Is this fact, however, to be observed with
reference to the amount Of our indebted
ness, Viz: that the sum stated by Governor
Wood shows what it ought to be-not what
1t really is. The astounding developments
made two years ago relatigeto the robbery
of the State Of nearly quarter ofa million
of cancelled Indebtedness md the subse-
4uent ref1nding Of the same, aud the dis
covery during thepast year, Of other pecu-
lations Of a similar character, increasing
the amount to nearly four hundred thou
sand dollars, leave but little room to doubt
that other and perhaps more enormous
robberies havc been perpetrated The &C
tual extent of all these yillalnies can only
be ascertaincd when all the outstanding
bonds Of the State shall have bean present
ed8 the Treasury Department; and it is
70 be hoped that the present Legislature
will provide for such n refunding of, our
present State Indebtedness as will lead to
this result Whatever it may be, We are
abuudnntly able to pay it, and it will be
satisfactory to know the precise amount
Gov. Wood recommends the suggestions
contained on this subject in the Auditors
report This document has not yet reached
Us, but We doubt not that Col Dubois has
recommended . practical and straight-for-
ward method Of meeting the case. Let US
hope that the Legislature will loss no time
in perfecting financial system such as
will relieve the the State officers from much
embarrassment in their official duties, put
our Indebtedness upon an Ineligible foot
ing and. edectually prevent peculAtions
hereafter
Year: 1861

Republican, one Of the most unscrupulous
aud bitterly pro-slavery journals Of the
day, Is compelled to protest against the
passage of the bill, and remlnds its political
friends that no party can staud up under
legislation OF that character
Year: 1861

we the people of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character in
order tn form permanent federal government, estab
lish justice insure domestic tranquility, and secure
the blessings of liberty to ourselves and pOster
ty-invokng the fayer and guidance of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America
Year: 1861

An Italian of St. Louis has invent


ed a new electric war steamer which


promises to be the greatest invention


Of the age. This new steamer is
proposed to be about 800 feet in length,


and 100 in diameter, from top to keel.
The form Of this new vessel is to be
! that Of large pototo, Or "more like


81 whale," the large proportion to be
in the water. The circular build of


the upper part of the steamer, or COW
ering, is to be on such an angle that


no cannon ball can strike it square,


but fly off, doing but little damage to


the boat. The covering is to be made
Of certain metal that can be electrified
from heavy batteries located in the


magazines in the certer of the ship,
so that, on any attempt to board the
vessel, every person making the effort
would instantly be thrown off by the
shock into the sea. In her bow, un-
der water, she will carry steel screw
which, revolving with great rapidity,
will bore into any steamer or ship
she can approach, and then by a
heavy discharge Of electricity induct-
ed by the screw, the vessel thus bored
into will be shivered to atoms. This
new electric or galvanic steamer is to
be made of the best material, at
cost Of 100000, and it is computed,
with her full armament on board, will
draw about five fathoms Of water-
The port holes are to be opened by a
spring, and after the discharge of the
gun immediately closed. Her hull
is to be proof against sinking. Many
other new ideas IN the construction
of the steamer are given by the in
ventor, but the above is sufficient to
give the general plan Of the vessel.
The inventor SAYS that with such a
steamer he would defy fleets OF the
combined world, and could enter any
foreign port and destroy their cities
without hazarding any risk of bein"
injured by the firing of guns or the
boarding Of troops. The model will
be completed in few days and will
be forwarded to Washington for in
spection.-EX.
Year: 1861

A bill has been introduced in the
Tennessee Legislature to authorize
the Governor to take possession of all
the salt in store, on ship board, or
held for sale in the State, tor public
use and for other purposes.
Year: 1861

FIRST REgIMENT CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS.
The Alta says that this regiment expects
to be formally mustered into service in a
day or two by Governor Downey. Shortly
afterwards they hope TO receive notice of
their acceptance by the Federal Govern
ment, with an order TO proceed at once to
the East for active duty. Gen. Sumner has
promised them arms so soon as they are
formally mustered, and intimated that they
could have United States uniforms also,
But they will only ask from him the arms,
as it is known that their uniforms and other
necessaries will be furnished by cilizens.
The style Of the uniform has not yet been
fully determined upon, but win most proba-
bly, be nearly, ifnOt exactly. similar TO that
OF Col. Ellis regiment-gray flannel Of
California manufacture. the pants with
narrow black stripe, aud the coat, which is
a sort of half blouse, half sack, TO have
black collar and black cuffs. The color
and style of this uniform is pretty and APP
propriate, and servicable, but many of the
men complain that the material is not
heavy enough. The boys are in high glee
at their anticipated early departure for the
scene of war. AS a whole, they are COM
posed OF soldier like material, and will. no
doubt, should chance offer. prove them.
selves worthy of the Golden State. The
Alta adds; We should not forget TO men.
tion that we yesterday beard prominent
member of the regiment offer to bet the
wine for one of the companies. that in less
than thirty days the regiment would be
formally accepted and on its way TO the
East. He said further, that he had no
doubt the steamship companies on either
side would ship them free to New York.
He appeared to speak by authority, aud
was certainly very earnest.