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Year: 1861

ping tne disposition and feeling attributed TO the
people OF South Carolina m the le ter Of the Lon
don 1es correspondent, is this In the alternative
OF being compelled to choose between the irreepou-
sIole and vulgar tyranny Of an unchecked majority
monarchy (such as that Of Engiand(, the people Of
South Carolina would prefer the latter. Such
sentiment it is quite likely Dir. Russell freQuenflg
heard expressed here. But that Is widely diasre1t
from special peneh0Rt for q monarchy and ons Of
Victoria 8 sons. We believe firmly in Republican
institutions and very much prefer thasform Of gov
ernment for ourselves as slsveholdinz people
Here the menial classes blacks. have voice IN the
Government. It is in the hands Of the superior
white who with have opportunities for virtus
and intelligence which do net exist where the lower
class is composed Of white. We feel competent to
have and to keep conservative constitutional Con-
federation Of Slave Republics
Year: 1861

Charles Charesp l exclaimed, spring.
ing to my feet, but he rushed on while [
followed repeating his name, and besech-
ing him to stop. A horrible fear gave
swiftness to my feet, and as he gained
the bank of tbe river caught his coat.


What is it Charles? O,tell me quick
ly!' l said in a fainting voice.


Away, away he said, and fixing his
eyes upon me with maniacal glare, he
threw me from him


He was mad, and l would save him
from himself even at the sacrifice of my
own life. saw him point pistol at
his head, and with shrek of agony |
sprang forward Too late-ere l could
touch his arm there was flash, and he
fell at my fec5, will not repeat my
words as i'll frantic tones Z begged him
not to leave me-reason resumed her
throne just as She immortal spirit was
leaving the shattered clay -casket, ard in.
faltering accerts he said,


Amy, did you love me?'


Better than myself, and ot. how can
l live without your


81 believe you, but it's too late God
will protect yocP


Forgive me! Oh, my husband. can
you, will you forgive me?' 1 cried, for
then knew that my meaningless words
had driven him mad.


You are forgiven, were the the words
family murmured, and kissed his pal
lid lips. prayed that too might die.


For days after was ill of fever, and
though death would have been Wecom
visitor. yet it came mott seldom, OF
never comes when the weary, broken
hearted pray for it, and slowly came
back to the realities of life. Mr.. Chad
wick had remained near, and sent word
that he would assist me in the arrange
ment of my business, but | would not
see him, his very name reminded me o.
my error--of those thoughtless words
and never left my room until assured
that he had left the nei ghborhood never
to return.


! would not return to my early home
though my father came for me-there
had first met my husband, and could
not live in the country where every thing
reminded me of the happy days with one
whose voice was forever silent; so selling
my pleasant country home, 1 went to q
distant city, thinking the busy scenes
there would be more congenial to my
troubled mind My child is all that the
fondest mother could wish, yet am not
happy, but am thinking always of one
who will never come, while remorse is
a constant gucst-remorse for that one
error which saddened my whole life.
Year: 1861

PRESENT personal happiness is not the
higher aim, but present personal duty.
If planet. 70 attain more haat from the
sun, were to leave its orbit, and move
toward that laminary it would gain more
heat, but at the cost of its own destruc-
ton. So with men. If they move in
the path which God has placed before
them, without discontentedIy or fearful
ly swerving to the right hand or to the
left, they will fulfill the design Of their
creation, and receive from the hand Of
their Creator all the happiness they are
capable of enjoying.
Year: 1861

1t is with the singing Of congre CATION ay
with the sghing of the wind in the forest
where the notes of the million rustling leaves,
and the boughs striking upon each other al
together make harmony, no matter what be
the in&5idual discords.
Year: 1861

A virtuoas and well disposed person is
like good rletal-the, more he is fired the
more he is tefined; 5he more he is opposed
the more he is approved. Wrongsmay well
try him. and touch him. but they cannot i'm
print ON him any FALSE stamp RicAelieu
Year: 1861

IL ERRoR.-In last weeks JOURNAL we stated
that Bishop O'Connell was to bring with him a
pastor for the Weavervile parish. 1t was an
error on our part, occasoned by misunderstand-
ing in receiving information as to the probable
time the Bishop would arrive. We make the
correction with pleasure, knowing that no ar
rangement could occasion greater dissatisfaction,
not alone to Catholics, but to citizens OF this
county generally, than the removal of Father
O'Reiley, who. by his zeal in the cause of reli-
gion, his ability to perform its functions, his
gentlemanly bearing aud genial disposition, has
become so firmly seated in the affections of our
people as to render his presence necessity.
Year: 1861

Coon TMEs.-The following statement is clip
ped from the Crescent City Herald:


1T is perfectly astonishing how lively this
town is at present People chase us round the
streets with local items to such an extent that
we have to get out into the suburbs every after.
noon to escape them. Money is just laying loose
round the Streets"


We don't hesitate to say that no such desirable
state of financial affairs exists here A great
rush to Crescent City may be expected soon.
Gold Bluff is close by.
Year: 1861

They were never better in the mOuntains-all
agree April, so far, has been accompanied by
copious and continued showers, whose grateful
freshness is destined to pour wealth over our COM
munity and county. The mining interest has
been well sustained by old mother Nature the
present season, and that good old lady seems de-
termined to crown her generosity this month
"Bally" luxuriates in mantle of snow unequal
ed in former years, and the accumulation of that
desired article which is daily going on will ex-
tend the season of labor in the mines many weeks
beyond the usual period. We don't hesitate to
say that this will be the best mining season since
gold was discovered in Weaverville basin.


Agriculture too, looks up with cheerful coun-
tenance, and in every part of Trinity farmers be-
sneak plentiful harvest The lateness of spring
will check the fruit crop from that precocious
growth which proved fatal to tender kinds last
year, and growers look hopefully for large
yield.


The warm weather Of February and March
the continued rains from that period to the pres
ent, all contribute to render the season singular
" auspicious to the development of our mineral
and agricultural wealth, and those who for years
have waited patiently for the "gOod time" to
come, will find their hopes realized, and not re-
gret the time which delayed the maturity OF their
well-oTdered plans.


In view of the prospects which so generally
cheer us, the mercantile interest is looking up.
aud business is steadily on the increase. The in
fux of large invoices of goods is an index OF the
confidence with which our merchants are inspr-
ed. Everything gives promise OF prosperity, and
we repeat that this will be the best year ever
known in our county.
Year: 1861

THE Odd Fellows of this place announce their
Ball for the goth inst. Arrangements will be
made with the weather clerk to get through with
his spring sprinkle previous to that time, Next
week we shall give full particulars in connection
with the coming Ball-where it will be held, who
will have direction Of music, dancing, etc. We
will merely state now that the committee are
making the required arrangements that David
Kinds will get up splendid supper at the ST.
Charles, on the occasop-which fact we suppose
everybody is aware Of, II he gets any


We especially request that the ladies prepare
for the occasion, as they will probably all be
present, and will tell them that tue supper room
il TO adjoin the dancing hall; that they will have
warm convenient dressing rooms, and a snug
corner and comfortable accommOda tions for the
habes-which they had better leave at home if
possible.
Year: 1861

We the people Of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character in
order to form permanent federal government estab-
llsn justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings of liberty ourselves and posteri-
ty-invoking the faver and guidance OF Almighty God
do or6ain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America
Year: 1861

REMovAL.-lhc editorial and count
ing room Of tie DtHocaAr AND NEws will te
found hereafter IN the second story Of Gries's
block, Perry street The entrance is at the
main doorway. Office at the hea! OF the
fight, frat door on the left
Year: 1861

CoNrLErEn. We understand tha,
the full quota of horses for the Second Cavalry
have been purchased, and that in few days
each soldier viii be in possession Of horse
When the equipments will arrive. and the Reg
another matter. Several months may elapse
before that is accomplished.
Year: 1861

TnE Iowa City Republican visits us,
for the first time, on the " half sheet in con
sequence of the late disastrous fire. in which
the Republican office was partially involved
Our friends have reason TO be thankful that
they got off as we'll as they did, as they had
but a narrow escape. Printing offices are bad
things to handle in case OF fire.
Year: 1861

IT is said that good cow-bell of rolled
sheet-iron, well made, ten inches deep, with
mouth three by six inches, can be distinct
ly heard from three to five miles. A farmer
in England provides all his cows with bells
tuned to different notes of the scale, and the
whole running through several octaves. A
visitor is charmed by the music. Sometimes
be hears several notes in unison, then a
slight discord, and then a sweet harmony
and all varied by distance and by the rising
and falling of the breeze
Year: 1861

Take new axe, put white hickory handle
in II, bore hole In the top of the handle, fill
tho hole with gum camphor, and seal II up.
Then take the axe and cut cord wood, at fifty
cents cord until the heat Of the handle dis
solyea the camphOr. TDose to be taken daily.
Year: 1861

JOHN CHINAMAN AND FREMoNT.-The tax gath
erers in Mariposa county have been restrained
from collecting Chinese licenses on the Fremont
grant. The consttutionaliiy of taxing Chinese
at all, will now, in all probability. be fully tested
before the Supreme Court. 1t will be recollected
that this question has already been decided by
that Court, so far as the right of the State to tax
Cinnamon is commemorative Court deciding that
the tax was a mere police regulation, and conse-
quenty extending over all lands within her
boundaries. Now it seems to us il the State can
tax John Chinaman for working Uncle SANS
ground, she can also tax him for digging on Mr..
Fremont's. But we don't believe the Supreme
Court will sustain the State in the collection of
taxes for working Fremont's mines. and there
fore look for decision from that Court, decid-
ing that the whole license system is illegal and
unconstitutional. If such should be the decision
of the Supreme Court il will be entirely unnec-
essary for the Legislature to pass any bill for
getting rid of this accursed population-the
mines in California would become a hell many
degrees hotter than any similar place painted in
the religion of Josh. All that causes him TO be
tolerated now is his four dollars per month
Year: 1861

We see not-know not all our way
Is night with Thee alone is day.
From out the torrents troubled drift,
Above the storm our prayer we lift,


Thy will be done
The flesh may fail, the heart may faint,
But who are we to make complaint,
Or dare to plead in times like these
The weakness of our love of ease 7


Thy will be done
We take with solemn thankfulness
Our burden up, nor ask it less,
And couut il joy that even we
May suffer, serve, or wait for Thee,


Whose will be done
And if in our unworthiness,
Thy sacrifcial wine we press,
If from Thy ordeal'S heated bars
Our feet are scanned with crimson scars,


Thy will be done
II for the age to come, this hour
OF trial hath vicarous power,
Aud, bleGt by Thee, our present pain
Be Liberty's eternal gain,


Thy will be done
Strike-Thou, the Master-we Thy keys,
The anthem of the destinies
The minor of Thy loltier strain,
Our hearts shall breathe the old refrain,


Thy will be done
Year: 1861

Arrival AND DEPARTURE OF SECRETARY SEWARD.


Yesterday afternoon Secretary Seward passed through
this city, route for home. On biz arrival he sent to
the Astor House for Thurlow Weed, after which he
Immediately took passage on the Hudson River Rail-
road lor Albany where be will remain TIL tomorrow,
and then proceed 10 Auburn.
Year: 1861

REMovAL.-The editorial aud count
ing room Of the DEMOCRAT AND News wi! tie
found hereafter in the second story Of Grig9's
block. Pr y street The entrance is at the
main doorway Office at the head OF the
fight, fret door on the left.
Year: 1861

IIoGs.-On Tuesday morning no less
than twenty seven ears loaded with fat hogs
came over the NJ 4 NJ Railroad. Twenty
three Of them came from Marengo and four
from Wilton Junction. The hog business is
getting to be pretty lively
Year: 1861

With the consent of the President Of
the Confederate States to raise Regi-
ment of mounted men for special SER
vice in the State of Louisiana, and the
promise of an immediate acceptance Of
the same by the Hon. j. P. Benjamin
Sec. of Of war pro tenn [ call upon those
who are determined to maintain their
rights as feemen, and the honor of their
country to fall in with me, and as early
as possible organize companies. From six
ty fyesto one hundred men. will consti-
tute company, each man to be furnished
with double barrel shot gun or rife,
and IL possible brace Of pistols; the
size Of the horse will not,be objected to
if he can carry his rider with ease, this is
no time for words or I would show the
advantage that the State will derive
from such Regiment as this is designa.
ted to be. We shall be governed by an
act of the Southern Congress entitled


can act to provide for local defence and
special service. For further particulars
call at my residence, or address me, Big
Bend P. 0.


Big Bend, Avoyelles 9th Oct. 1861.


B. w. LAKEWOOD.
Year: 1861

Should the call for a Mass Meeting
Of the citizenssof the parish of Avoyelles
had had for it's object interests Of great
Importance to discuss, it would have been
more generally answered than it was
done on Saturday last. Only but few
men, resolved to the opposition to our
friends, met at the Court House, and we
do not believe it necessary to state here
the result of their deliberations. The
striking feature of that meeting is that
the whole vote (l5) was divided in the
following manner IL votes were given
to candidates of the opposition and 4
against. Then, it is not expected that
they will try to legitimate such choices.
When the people will speak, which will
be done on the 4th of November next,
its tribunal will be the true Mass Meet
ing that will dispose Of all the claims. It
is impossible to mistake the ambitious
designs Of the authors Of the meeting
patriots had nothing at all to dothere:
for, men known for their adherence to,
the old and the new liberal principles,
were already before the people, and citi.
zens from all parts. Of our Parish as well
as from the sister Parishes of the Sena-
torial District, greet with enthouslasm
the names that are proudly placed at the
head Of our columns.
Year: 1861

To the Editor Of .Aroyelzes Pelican


You were kind enough to send me a
number Of your journal, containing a
notice of letter of Doctor Russell the
correspondent of the London Times. I
have noto4seen the letter to which refer
ince is made consequently do not know
what it contains. With reference to my
self, Mr.. Russell when he visited the coast
found me with knapsack on and handling
a musket in the ranks of volunteer
company. But what it had to do with
universal suffrage for man who had
been elected by a. large majority to a
State Convention as an opponent Of the
immediate withdrawal Of the State from
the Union, to handle a musket as pri-
vate in the ranks, to defend his home and
freside against incursion from. that
Union, is more than I will undertake to
answer. A regular system of todyism to
an extent rarely seen in any other coun-
try was practised towards Mr.. Russell
for some time after his advent in this
country, and the basest liekspittles have
been those most loud in villifying him
Of late. Many Of them boasting now
of having ':crammed" John Bull for
their private entertainment and pleasure,
now. decry him for repeating, what he
had received on good faith, as it came
from gentlemen holding high social posi-
ton in the community and as a natural
consequence he had right to deem them
worthy Of credence if not Of perfect con-
fdence.-Such question as that of Sc
session or cooperation or union is only a
matter Of history and exists in this Sta
to as historical fact occurring some times
between January and May last. Too
much consequence. was attached to Mr.


Russeps advent and too much attention
shown him with design, and he was
shrewd enough to perceive it: and has
handled US without gloves. (as we mast
fully merited.) His transit was rapid
and brilliant one; he made his Perihelion
Nat New Orleans, approached q little toe
near "Goot singed" is now "out in the
coldy and making. the mosb Of his aphe


lion, contemplating the similarity of the
horbit Of excentric luminaries. You cal


upon, me for a-defense against an imagi


nary Charge, Arule Of my life has beer
Year: 1861

e Tue Senate, yesterday. gave pretty
free scope to its discussion on the policy
or rather lack Of policy-that governed our
campaign. and some Of the Senators were
quito pointed in their criticism of the
lukcwarmness in high places. ~
Year: 1861

THE Humboldt Times says the Indians of that
county are constantly killing cattle, and that re
Gently they shot at and wounded u settler whose
property they were Destroying The old man
was mighty good shot, and firing back, killed
two and Wonnded three Others.
Year: 1861

LET TdE FIRST WORD HE LI5r5 BG WASHING
TON" Let the first word he lsps be washing
ton" Hang on his neck on that birthday, and
that day of his death at Mount Vernon, the Medal
of Congress- by its dark ribbon tell him the
story Of the flag, as it passes glitering along the
road bid him listen to That plain, oldiashi0ned,
stirring music Of the Union lead him, when
school is ont in The evening" to the grave of his
great grandfather, the old soldier Of the war
bid him, like Hannibal, at nine years DID, lay the
little hand on that constitution, aud swear rcyer-
cncly to observe il; lit him up and lift yourself
up to the hight Of American feeling; open to
him and think for yourself on the relation of
America to the States show him upon the map


the area to which she has extended herself the
climates that come into the number Of her
months the silver paths of her trade wide Us the
world tell him Of her contributions to humanity,
and her protests for free government keep with
him the glad and solemn loasts Of her appoint
meut bury her great names into his heart, and
into your hearts; contemplate hab.uaily, low
ingly, ntclligeutly, this grand abstraction this
vast realty Of good and such an institution may
do somewhat to transform this surprising beauty
into national life, which shall last while sun
and moon cndurc.--AH(Hs Ch0ate.
Year: 1861

SENATOR LArHAM.-Simonton writes to the
Buiictm that Latham was in his seat at the open
ing Of Congress, in excellent health and spirits
and that his wire's health was much improved
lie adds


"Mr. Latham declares himself emphatically
and uncouivocally in favor Of supporting tho
Government of the United States, and maintain
ing the integrity Of the Union, at whatever cost
may be necessary to that end"
Year: 1861

never speak again II he took the least Oh
OF nonrishment for hin as long as he lived I;
"snd, said The Teeth, may We be rooted
Il ever we chew a morsel for him 10 the
fntuFe."n This solemn league aud covenaut
was kept as loug as anything Of that hind
can be kept. which was until each Of the
rebel members pined away 10 skin and
bone, and could hold ont no longer. Then
they found there was no doing wishoat The
Belly, and that, as idle and insiguIdcanf as
he seemed, he contributed as much 10 the
maintenance and welfare Of the other parts
as they did to bis,
Year: 1861

Here is love letter found at HiltOn's Head,
and which is evidently fresh from the heart
of some damsel whose vehemeuce Of affection
scOrns to stoop to such syntax and orthogra-
ply as the Northern mudsills use


SoUTH CAROLINA, LANCASTER Dist,


February the 18th, 1860 !


Dear sir it is with pleasure l embrace the
present time to address, on mater of Importance
or at least that feel deeply interested in !
have a long time thought on this but never
before ventured to display lay talent being SO
ignorant in such q case but being 20 over
come with the position of love l can not rest
easy until make my love known 10 you in
some way and this being my only plan as
you would ask me aDont il 80 could tell you
I pitched in o Franklin o Franklin l love
you well love better than toung can tell
and wheR l am asleep l am dreaming about
you and when ] am awake take no rest o
pray young man if you are bashful try to be
little bold young men are more preferable to
fair ladies than silver or gold take courage
whilst young you fair better before you get so
old round is the Fing that has no end SO is
my love for you DeVr irieod the rose is red
the violet is blue my love to you is forever
true while ou are 80 pretty and am so fair
do Mt see why you should stand back 30
far in the rare Dear sir relieve my distressed
mind by a speedy Answer if possible BY the
next mail this is from me poor thing broken
hearted Just like you might expect Write
soon my dove and truest love my pen is bad
(if may so call you) my ink is pale but my
love to you will never fail,


To Mr.. Franklin Clyburn N A h
Year: 1861

The TORONTO Globe, speaking Of the cir
culsr of Secretary Chase regarding the
appointment Of Southern Government
srsnts and the disposition to be made Of
fagitives, says:


The action thus taken will be exceedingly
beneficial to .he cause Of the North. The
reported conversation held between the
negroes and the slaves at Port Royal proves
ibs7eud question that the slaves have
caught the idea that the war is one which
must end in their msnumission. But here
aofors there hiss been little or nothing to
sua6rm il. They have ssen some Of their
nuEhsE Rhs have made their way to the
Union nnes sent back into slavery; they
have seen them punished for their attempt
Cd escape, and their owners have taken
care ehst the news Of their return should
be spread far and wide But now there is
change. The glad tidings viii spread
smong the slaves, that once beyond the
land over which the raitlssnake tag holds
temporary sway they viii be entirely free