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Year: 1861

A short time ago arrived in this city stran-
rer-a veteran SCARED with the marks of many
foreign campaign, and worn with the fatigues
with many league of travel. He was once an
orderly sergeant in Napoleons Imperial Guard
had fought his way by degrees up to the rank
of a commanding officer, and having acquired O
fortune in Algeria, had returned to Paris with
the intention of making the gay capitol his home
Affairs not progressing, however, according to
his notions Of what was best for his countrymen,
he converted the bulk of his property into gol-
den louis, and took passage for California. In
San Francisco, his first inquiries were for Gen.
Suffer- of whom he heard so much, and whose
example he was desirous of initiating. He asked
of some new acquaintances at his hotel, for
General Sutter? 40, yes-the General called
there every day when in town; had in fact been
there within the hour-might soon be expected
again. He would doubtless be glad to have an
introduction" Pending the heros absence, our
veteran rehearsed his oft-told story, and un-
guardedly disclosed the fact that he was the pos
SCISSOR of some five thousand dollars in coin, for
which he was desirous of obtaining banker.
The names of several persons were mentioned
as men of great financial integrity, with whom
his funds would be safe, and one Venturous by
stander disinterestedly offered TO " take it
round to Parrot 4 Cos. for him. The veteran
was too smart to be caught in q trap however,
and concluded to await the arrival of the pio-
noer of New Helveta In due course of events,
the so-called pioneer arrived, a portly man of
fifty-five or sixty years, who introduced himself
at once to the warrior. They took a private
room, with one or two friends of the sham Gen.
eral, and supper was served. They passed the
wine, and were merry they called for more
wine, and our hero, at last, got fuddled, when
finding his senses deserting him, he handed the
General the little chest containing his treasure
the treasure which he had been so unwilling
another should handle,-to be kept for him un-
til his recovery, when he would take the Gene
rails advice as to how it should be invested. The
General took charge of the treasure, but did not
return the next day according to promise. The
defrauded emigre made rumpus, and parties
were examined in private, but without eliciting
information that might lead to the detection of
the swindler, when some two weeks afterwards
the veteran emigre being on a prospecting tour
in the interior, with three or four cronies, came
unexpectedly upon the " financial agent" who
had defrauded him. The proceedings were brief
but summary rope was produced, a convent
have sealed the fate of the I" General, when with
the halter about his neck he relented, and di-
vulged the spot in which he had buried the gold,
beneath his cabin hard by. The emigre found
there all that he had lost with sufficient besides
to reward the whole party for the trouble they
had undergone, and when the last view was
taken of the " General" he was sitting discon-
solately in the door of his shanty, without q
dollar to bless himself, as the saying is.-S. r.
Mirror.
Year: 1861

to declare or make war against any of the States which have been its constituent mem- bers; that when any one or more of the States has determined or shall determine under ex- isting circumstances, to withdraw from the Union, we are unalterably opposed to any at tempt on the part of the Federal Government to coerce the same into reunion or submission and that we will resist the same by all the means in our power.

 This resolution was referred to committee, and reported back favorably. It was adopt ed-years ll2, nays ,.

 A resolution was adopted instructing com mittee of fifteen to bring in bill providing for holding State Convention.

 Every secession sentiment uttered in the House brought down thunders of applause from the galleries, in which the members ire quently participated.

 The bill to arm the State comes up to-mor- row, and will probably pass.

 The question for calling State Conven- ton was made the special order for Wednes- day. It will probably pass both houses.

 The excitement here has somewhat subsid- ed, but the purpose to resist all aggression on Southern rights is firm.
Year: 1861

SECTION l. BeH enacted Jy he General Assembly ofthe State of ArkanSas, That the act passed on 28th December, 1854, be amended so as to read that the boundaries of said town of Des Arc shall be as follows: Commencing at the northeast cor ner of the southeast fractional quarter of section eleven in township four, north of the base line of range five, west of the fifth principal meridian thence west to the northwest corner of the same fractional quarter; thence south to the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section four teen: thence east to the southeast corner of the west fractional half of the northwest fractional quarter of section thirteen; thence north to the center, or channel of White river; thence with the center or channel to the commencent.

 SEC. ?. Be u further enacted, That the Town Council may authorize the Mayor to issue the bonds of the corporation after an election has been held, and the qualified voters of the corpo- ration shall vote authorizing the Town Council to do so, for any purpose that in their judgment may be for the benefit of the town of Des Arc.

 Approved January 8th, 1861.
Year: 1861

Hon. VIM. B1aLER, from Pennsylvania,
recently said in the U. S. Senate


"Mr. President, for veal or for woe, I
am Union man.. am for the Union as
made by our fathers. 1 am for the con.
stitutional Union as it is, and, in the
spirit of the remark of the Senator from
California yesterday, l expect to be of
aud for the U Mon as it is to be. What.
ever an humble individual like myself can
do, or suffer, or sacrifice, in the cause of
the Union, shall be freely offered up"


Hon. Mr.. M'KrNrY, who represents
Berks county in the lower House, said


81 have the honor of representing ono
of the most conservative districts of Penn
sylvania-one that is strongly Democratic.
In our political difficulties her sympathies
have always been with the South. dc
not believe there is single man in my
district that does not sustain the Presi-
dent in his present course. While we
have stood by South Carolina at the bal
lot-box, we can not sustain her in her act
of treason against the General Govern
ment. l feel that the act of the President
is merely defensive, and if the last page of
our nations history Is to be bloody one i,
1t the responsibility rest with those who
will make it so."


WEBSTER ON CoNcEssIoN.-Mr.W Web
ster said in his Buffalo speech, in 1850:
Z spOs-.A vvuvvesivn. Ii The South
wish any concession from me, they will
not get it; not hairs breadth of it. If
they come to my house for it, they will
not find it, al the door will be shut I
ooncede nothing But say that 1 will
maintain for you, to the utmost of my
power, and in face of all danger, their
rights, under the Constitution, and your
rights under the Constitution. And 1
shall never be found to falter in one or
tie other"
Year: 1861

fears, suspicious and jealousies. Serious
apprehensions Of the future pervade the
people. A preconcerted and organized
effort has been made to disturb the sta.
bility OF Government, dissolve the Union
OF the States, and mar the symmetry and
order of the nobless political structure
ever devised and enacted by human wis
dom. 1t shall be my earnest endeavor to
justify the confidence which you have
reposed in me, and to deserve your ap-
probation. With consciousness of the
rectitude of my intentions, with no re-
sentiments to cherish, no enmities TO
avenge, no wish but the public good to
crafty, and with profound sense of the
solemnity of my position, 1 humbly Invoke
the assistance of our Heavenly Father,
in whom alone is my dependence, that
His strength may sustain and His wisdom
guide me. With His divine aid shall
apply myself faithfully and fearlessly to
my responsible duties ,and abide the judy
ment OF generous people.


Invoking the blessing Of the God of our
fathers upon our State and Nation, it shall
be the highest o'ject of my ambition to
contribute to the glory of the Common
wealth, maintain the civil and religious
privileges of the people, and promote the
union, prosperity and happiness of the
country.
Year: 1861

FELLow-CITIzENs Having been en-
trusted by the people Of Pennsylvania with
the administration Of the Executive dc
partment of the Government, for the next
three years, and having taken solemn
oath of fidelity to the Constitution of the
United States, and to the Constitution cf
Pc nnsylvania, avail myself of your pres
ence to express to you, and through you
to the people of the State, my gratitude
for the distinguished honor they have, in
their Partially, conferred upon me.


Deeply impressed with its responsibilities
and duties l enter upon the Office of Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, with determina-
ton to fulfil them all faithfully to the
utmost of my ability. Questions of great
moment intimately connected with the
feelings and interests of the people of all
parts of the Na;ion, now agitate the public
mind; and some of them, from their nov
city and Importance, are LETT for settlement
in the uncertainty of the future. A selfish
caution might indicate silence as the safest
course to be pursued as to these questions,
by one just entering upon the responsible
ties of high official position, but fidelity
to the high tru,t reposed in me demand
especially at this juncture, that yield to
an honored custom which requires a frank
declaration of the principles to be adopt.
ed, and the policy to be pursued during
my official term.


We have assumed, as the great funda-
mental truth of our political theory, that
man is capable of self.government, and
that all power emanates from the people.
An experience of seventy-one years, under
the Constitution of the United States, ha.
demonstrated to all mankind that the peo-
pie can be entrusted with their own polt.
ical destinies and the deliberate express
ion of their will should furnish the rule
of conduct to their representatives in
official station, Thus approaching their
liberal capacity for selt-government, and
alive to the Importance of preserving. pure
and unsullied as it came from the hands OF
the Apostles of Liberty, this vital principle
l pledge myself to stand between it and
encro roachments, whether instigated by
hatred or ambition, by fanaticism or folly


The policy that should regulate the ad-
ministration of the government Of our
State, was declared by its founders, and
is fully established by experience. 1t is
just and fraternal in its aims, liberal in its
spirit, and patriotic in its progress. The
freedom of speech and of the press, the
right of conscience and of private judg'
mcnt in civil and religious faith, are the
high prerogatives to which the American
citizen is born. In our social organization
the rich and poor, the high and the low
enjoy these equally, and the Constitution
and the laws in harmony Herewith, pro
tect the rights of all The intelligence o
the people is one of the main pillars of thu
fabric of our government, and the highes
hopes of the patriot for its safety rest oil
enlightened public morality and virtue
Our system of common schools will evel
enlist my earnest solicitude. For its grow
ing wants the most ample provision shoul'
be made by the Legislature. L feel that
Year: 1861

the ruozre, as N tho past stand by the party. tho
dread alternative Of civil should have TO be resorted
TO- would still feel that there wss greater safety and
more intelligent liberty, than the Union itselfsnd
that was the sacred and inestimabe gift Of human
liberty. Ii, said he in conclusion, fighting for that
liberty, we should be driven back 70 the Ohi river
viii contest every ncho ground till driven back
TO the far lakes, and there we win moro cry
Year: 1861

i've companies for all officers as high as Captain
and v acancies above Captain shall be filed by
the votes of the commissioned officers Of the
regiment, and all officers so elected shall be com.
missoned by the respective Governors Of the
States or by the President ~ the United States


Section l. And be it further enacted That all
letters written by soldiers in the service Of the
United States may be transmitted through the
mails without prepayment Of postage, under
snch regulations as the Post Office Department
may prescribe, the postage thereon to be paid by
the recipients.


Section I2 And be It further enacted, That
the Secretary of War be and he is hereby author-
lied and directed to introduce among the volun-
teer force in the service Of the United States the
system of allotment tickets now used in the navy,
or some equivalet system, by which the family
Of the volunteer may such portions Of his pay as
he may request.
Year: 1861

Value of Newspaper.


A hint about securing pers5ts1 CON
fort never comes amiss 4, thin shawl
may be made warm by folding a news
paper inside it. The paper is imper-
vious to the wind and cc1d air from out
side, and prevents the rapid escape of
the warm air from beneath it. If you
suffer from cold feet on journey, fold
piece of newspaper over your stocking.
This is better than rubbers. If you are
cold in bed, the newspaper for which you
paid few cents in the cars, spread under
the upper cover, will serve as au addi-
tional blanket.
Year: 1861

The Lion OF FoRr SUMrER-All men rise
by opportunity as well as by the use of the
talents with which nature has provided them,
and Major Anderson who still retains pos
session of Fort Sumter with his handful of
men, ready to die in the breach for his coun-
try's honor if occasion should require is at
tanning celebrity for which in time of alb.
solute peace he might have waited yanly for
years. In some parts of the Union his GAL
lantry has procured him the honor of a ring
ing of bells and firing of cannon, and
churches have sent up their prayers in behalf
of the little be!eaguered force which seems
now to constitute part of the nations hope.
If the emergencies of the time have not re-
suited in the development of more than one
Major Anderson, it isl probably because the
Government, wishing to do all it possibly
can to prevent a collision from which civil
war would probably result. has hesitatsd to
concentrate its forces at the prominent forti-
fications along the Southern coast most of
which are however in a very dilapidated con-
dition. There can be no doubt this has thus
far been its policy; whether the correct one
or not, time alone can decide.
Year: 1861

FATHER SLATTERY-Some time since col
lections were raised in certain places for the
relief of the late Father Slattery's family, of
which no return has been made. Sufficient
time has elapsed during the last three months
to make this return. Notice is now given in
very general terms, with the expectation that
those to whom it may apply, may take the
hint. 1t matters not whether the money
was raised for a monument or for the family.
The best monument that could be raised to
Father Slattery is the support of his helpless
family, and the person or persons raising this
money should return it to the family, other,
wise to the persons from whom they rsceiye(
n
Year: 1861

The Nashville Banner noticing the recent
burning in efigy of Andrew johnson, says
Nothing could have been done to better
suit Andy. He will make the last of them
ashamed Of themselves before twelve month,
and we venture in that time not o leader
among them can be identified"
Year: 1861

MARYsv1LLE MEDICAL INsTIToTE.-Our Co
temporaries the Appeal and the Express,
have already noticed this newly projected
plan for private hospital in beftting terms,
and we endorse what they have said. There
is no doubt that hospital of the kind in con-
temptation by Doctors Gray and Lasvignes,
is a necessity of the community. Combining
the comforts OF homie with medical atten-
tions, the invalid can rest securely and await
his recovery, without the harassing fear Of
those forlorn sick who have no place to go to
and no dependence in their helplessness The
plan of this Institute is set forth in the adver-
tsement in another column, and it is GER
tainly entirely practicable. Doctors Gray
and Lasvignes are well known as skillful
physicians and surgeons, and the people will
have every confidence in their ability to take
charge of an institution of this character
Year: 1861

DISTRICT CoURT.-In the case of W. Brady.
on trial for manslaughter, the testimony was
concluded yesterday, the evidence was sum
med up by the counsel on either side. and
the case went to the jury last evening. At
late hour last night it was not expected that
the jury would agree
Year: 1861

IT is a singular fact that by the official
canvass of the recent Presidential vote in
New Hampshire, the Bell and Everett cleo
tors are found TO have precisely the same
number of votes that were cast for Fillmore
in 1856, viz four hundred and eleven.
Year: 1861

Eighty thousand dollars in gold was lately
saved rom falling into the hands OF n secession
gang in s.. Joseph Mo-, by the ingenuity OF
the Express agent, in whose custody II was
placed. A suit of old clothes was selected from
a mouldy old trunk in the cellar, and in these
the agent disguised himself placing the gold in
the trunk and tying Il careessly with piece OF
drayman, and said as times were getting hard
he had concluded TO leave st. Joseph, and drove
a hard bargain with the carrier to take II across
the river. Walking behind the cart in the
middle Of Lths street, the messenger followed
this sorry looking old trunk, and by the aid oI
confederate brought the treasure safely tS
Omaha, Nebraska, from under the very noses o
the seoeesiou.icrsw whs were On the scent 70


Il,
Year: 1861

The army correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial says of the
Bull Run fight:


The whole conduct of the battle
on the Southern side, in my opinion.
showed admirable generalsllip, and
far superior to ours.
Year: 1861

MARIETTA May D. looAs a


FRIEND W.--Yours Of the S0th April came
duly to hand. 1t was the frat letter re-
ceived. I cannot express my heartfelt graf
itude and thanks TO YOU and all others who
feel like you, towards me, as am moving
on 70 do battle for the right it is enough for
me TO know my country needs me in this
her hour of trial, and all the hardshipS and
exposure of the camp and chances and dan
gers of battle will be cheerfully borne--yes,
and proudly too. But how much lighter
will they seem when such kind and noble
friends at home cheer me with kind asspr-
anee Of helping hand in time Of need. As
the first package of letters was opened here
in camp, it was strange sight to see the
rough and hardy men who composed this
regiment pouring over their letters from
home, and big tears streaming down their
bpn Drowned faces as they read kind and
loving words, need not assure you that
while We live we never shall forget them.
You cannot imagine the enthusiasm which
pervades the whole country around here.
Flags are streaming from every house, and
business is almost suspended. On every af-
ternOon as we drill, men and women crowd
around US and take us by the hand, wishing
US success. We are all eager for the work to
begin, and are confident of the result
though many of usmay never see it.


Adams Express has been very kind in
making no charge for packages sent to this
camp. We have divine service every Sun
day afternoon in camp. The citizens here
are very liberal. The general feeling is one
of unbOunded hospitality.


There was rumor in camp that We had
o.gO to the help Of Union men in Western
Virginia. 7 asked Col. Barnett, who said no
orders were received.


I have been made Secretary, Chief Gun
ner and COmmissary for our company.


f.
Year: 1861

A BRuTE.-A man by the name of Joseph
Blame, who lives on Union street, was ar
rested on Tuesday night on a charge Of muir
derous assault upon the person Of his wife
Ellen. Blame, for some reason or other, had
got into quarrel with his wife and assault
ed her, knocking her down, and kicking and
beating her savagely, in such manner that
he fractured her jaw. Not content with
this the fend cut of a large portion Of the
woman's tongue. She is SO badly injured
that her life is in danger. Ordinary pun
ishment is too good for such creature.
Year: 1861

Look at the way the West is euch-
cred in the direct tax business. The
following table shows how much more
we, ofthe West, have to pay than the
Eastern States, and how much more
ability they have to pay than we:


Valuation of Amount of Rate per
Year: 1861

A large striped snake was killed
while crossing the Connecticut
river above Turner's Falls one
day last week, and on being open
ed thirty seven young snakes,
each about a foot long and alive
and lively, were found. The old
snake wasevidently ferrying them
over the river.
Year: 1861

There are many men, great, stalwart
fellows, well qualified to bear a mus
ket, but who presiste1tly refrain from
doing SO, who seem to think that it is
their special mission to carry on the
war and to denounce every body who
does not agree with them.-Ch;cago
Times.


There are numbers of the same kind
here who are unceasing in their talk for
war, and who thrust themselves for
ward on every occasion when volunteers
make their appearance among us to
make their buncombe speeches, but
never one of them, with the excep-
tion of Alf. Thomas, who is raising q
company, has volunteered, although
the Government is in need of the servi-
ces of men just now. The Patriotism
Of these fellows is of the clacking cr-
der: and if the Government had any
savory crumbs to spare after feeding
its favorites, they are always on hand
to pick them up, nay, to hold out their
hand and turn up their eyes like beg
gers beseeching charity to have pity on
it.


Out upon such hiypocrites. Why
don't they lead the way on the road to
Patriotism instead of pattlng brave men
on the back and boring them with stud
led cant? The community has borne
too long and too much from these fel-
lows. The Government wants other
kind Of service from those who believe in
war as the best and only means to save
the country, than buncombe, hypocrit-
ical, speech making. So, let those
fellows 60 and help, or dry up. Every
arm Of the service, except the Marine
has rendezvous here for enlistment,
so there is no excuse for those who are
earnestly in favor of war. Fall in, ye
hypocrites, or drop your blatantry.
Year: 1861

All Blankets and Clothing which may be received by
you be sent directly to the several Companies
which went from your county-and when your own
Companies supplied, you will then forward any
balance hand to the Quartermaser in Raleigh You
will put up all articles intended for your Companies in
strong boxes directed to the Quartermaster in Raleigh
with the Company and the Regiment plainly marked
on them and you will have the contents OF each box
marked on it.


Whenever the Companies on duty in your neigh
borbood you authorized to deliver the articles to
them taking the receipt of the Captain for them which
receipt YOU will forward to this office.


October s. 1861 J. DBVEREUX, A. @ NJ