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Year: 1861

D A clergyman in the backwoods
of Illinois, who had never seen the
ocean, was drawing a simile between
some religious tenet and an anchor,
and fearing his congregation might
not fully understand the use OF an
anchor, he thus described it : An
anchor is large iron instrument that
sailors carry to sea with them, and,
when storm arises, they take it on shore
and fasten it to tree, and that holds
the ship till the storm blows over


~ The editor Of the Auburn Ad-
vertiser takes the follow delicate meth
Cd of making public a fact Of which
Mrs. Micawber was proud to speak on
all occasions in alluding to her husband
as the father of her twins: The
county of Cyuga, according to the
late census, had $500 souls. We
have received information Of the most
reliable nature, which authorizes Us to
assure the census marshal that he may
make the figures 55,7ll, aud charge
the same to the Second ward
Year: 1861

action in the matter of dividing the city
into Fire Alarm Districts; showing that
they had done so by making Canal
Avenue the dividing line and calling
that portion above said Avenue, District
No. 1, and that portion below said
Avenue, District No. 2, and asking the
Council to approve their action.


On motion, it was received and ap-
proved.


The following report was read, re-
ceived and adopted.
Year: 1861

cotton and slaveholding Republic or Empire to be
extended over the WostIndies and CentralAmerica,
with cheap negroes, room enough, and monopoly
OF eotton, have turned their heads, will undoubtedly
urge the South, and perhaps succesfuly,to try the
scheme out Of the Union which they would much
prefer to realize within it and by it, If this
scheme fails by both methods as fal it inevitably
must, after perhaps some feeble successes through
present Northern ignorance and imbccility,is then
slavery to DC shut up within its present or nearly
ITS present limits Certainly it were wise in all
parties 20 begin to consider whatu, that cqse is to
be done with it. Because twenty-five millions Of
ireemen will not blptise themselves into the name
OF SLAVERY, or be long chained to the car of a
handful Of Shareholders Because the law of free
speech and of opinion, the laws of population and
the laws Of emigration are not ropealable by
Southern Conventions And because the shadow
on tho Dial Of Christeliom will not 60 backward
even at the command Of Co7roy.
Year: 1861

But the removal of which we now speak
Is entirely arbit airy, and at the will Of the
Secretary of war lie has this power of re-
moval from one place Of deposit to another
IN order that the u. S. troops may be more
readily supplied in case Of emergency. No
other honest purpose would jnstify the ex-
pense Of snch removal from an arsenal
where there is no danger, TO points where
treason or negro insurrectiOn might make
them positively dangerous to the peace of
the country and where in fact there were
no L. S. troops,-not even enough to protect
them from decay. What became of the
$4,000 deposited in Charleston we have
already seen. They are as carefully guarded
as the $50 900 bonds in the treasury ;and
we shall have just as good an account of
them.


1t will be seen, then, that from the
Springfield armory alone there have been
sent to the points where treason had made
its appointments 125 900 muskets and not
one'single musket to any US. arsenal in a
northern State, except %, 900 to New York.
But what Of New York ? These. like those
Year: 1861

1t should be understood that this removal
which we now disclose, has nothing to do
with the distribution which is occasionally
made to the several States of the quota to
which each State is entitled for its own mi
litia For that object there have been issued
to the States during the wear as follows
Year: 1861

rom Troy, were not to remain in New York,
ouV are sold to the traitors for the paltry
sum OF $3.50 each If anything was need
ed 70 arouse our people to the rightful
treachery over which they have been Sleep
ing, let them ponder ON this statement -
Year: 1861

The fact is conceded that the revolutonists
have had it in their programme to defeat, by
violence and bloodshed if necessary, the in
auguration of LINCOLN, 10 sei@e the U. S.
Capitol, and to make it the head of their re.
volutionary Government. Measures to pro-
tect the Capitol from any and all attempts
of the sort are said to be taking in earnest
at Washington but it will need larger
and more reliable force for the purpose, than
can be nusteredin that city and district, to
set the minds of the people at their ease
throughout the country at large.


The force Of [. S. troops which can be
had for that purpose is small at the best and
we shall not be surprised if very large
volunteer force from several of the Free States
shall be found on hand in the District of
Columbia on the 4th of March and for two
or three weeks previous, to ensure order and
safety.
Year: 1861

The truest charity, says the Chicago (Ill.)
EUeTriRg journal is its Oien angel, the world
over and truth beautifully Illustrated in the
story Of The Irish SchooLmaster He had taken
several lads for charitys sake, had given
them seat by his fire, and share of his
food; be had them, even as the birds are
taught to sing, "Without price;n it had
lightened his basket and diminished his store.
One night he had dream Heaven was in
sight, and he was striving to attain it. He
had piled, so he had dreamed, all the good
deeds he could think of, and had clambered
upon the summit, but Heaven was yet as far
off to the poor schoolmaster as it was to
Dives. He heaped up all his learning, and
the aims be had given to the poor IN the
sight OF the great congregation, and still the
blessed place was beyond his reach.


He was in despair, and all the while he had
never bestowed q thought upon the poor
boys he bad fed and taught. But just then,
when Paradise was fading from his sight,
they came and they made ladder for the
old man, a ladder of hands and strong arms,
and be stepped from the shoulders of the last
OF them, lightly and easily to Heaven. And
such is the charity that blesses him that
gives, as we'll as him that takes.


That eccentric physician who prescribed
new shawl for the complaining lady, and at
once pronounced her convale scent, was
something of philosopher. For hundreds
of heart. sick people, the prescription might
be varied with tue happiest results, and read
IAN old shawl for shivering sister,"


There is no alchemy so potent to kindle
the jewel of content, as a visit to those who
are less blessed than me. Would you make
the old faded carpet look bright as new 2
Enter the tenement whose floors are bare,
and the stars shine through the roof We
count the blessings that are missing, but
how rarely do we number those that we
enjoy?
Year: 1861

A TRICK WORTH THE PERFoRMANCE.-A
young man was studying in college. One
afternoon he walked out with one Of his in =.
structors, and they CHANGED to see an old
pair of shoes lying by the side of the road,
which appeared 10 belong to poor man at
work close by. "Let us have a little amuse-
ment at his expense" said the student.
Suppose we hide these shoes, and conceal
ourselves in the bushes to watch his per
ple2ity when he can not find them" 81
can think of better trick than that" said
the instructor. "You are rich, and suppose
you put a silver dollar in the toe of each
shoe, and then we will hide" The young
man did so.


The poor man finished his work soon, and
went to put on bis shoes. You can imagine
his surprise, when he stopped down to take
out pebble, as he supposed, from the toe,
and found it to be hard dollar, and then
his absolute perplexity and astonishment,
when he found still another in the other
shoe. His feelings oyercame him he fell
upon his knees, looked up TO heaven, and
uttered aloud fervent thanksgiving, in
which he thanked kind Providence for
sending some unknown hand to save from
perishing his sick and helpless wife, and his
children without bread.


Do you wonder that the young man stood
in.his hiding place deeply affected, and his
eyes filed with tears2 Young friends, when
you want to enjoy real fun, real pleasure at
Witnessing the perplexity Of Others see if
you can not in some way initiate the stu
dent. Such tricks are worth performing.
Year: 1861

INGENIOUS MoDE OF REMOVING A TERMAGANT
WIFE Valuable Example to Distressed HIS
bdnds.-A Paris paper tells the following
story of worthy gentleman" who, hav,
ing unfortunately married termsgant, re
solved to become widower in way not to
expose himself TO the pepalties of the law.


He owned beautiful country seat, situ-
&ted on the banks of delightful river, to
which his lady was much attached and
which she visited regularly every Sunday
morning. She had for this purpose charm
ing little mule, with splendid trappings, and
OF which great care was taken.


For three days previous to the lady's ac-
customed visit, the husband had deprived
the animal of all drink, so that il was almost
f4misbed. Sunday morning came; the lady
set out on her mule, accompanied by her
husband, who was anxious to see the sport


The poor beast sought water on all sides,
and had no sooner discovered the river than
with the rapidity of lightning he started off.
and stopped not till he had plunged himself
head and ears into the river. The bank was
steep and the stream both rapid and deep at
this place, and lady and mule were soon
buried beneath the waves. The husband re-
GREETED the loss-of the mule, but reasoned
like a philosopher, that TO accomplish ones
purpose sacrifices must be made.
Year: 1861

Election OF congressman.


Since the proclamation of the President,
calling an extra session Of Congress on the
4th of July, bill has been introduced in
the Assembly for the election Of Congress
men from this State, and on Tuesday was
passed. The elev lion is called for the Sec
ond Tuesday Of June next. The Republi-
cans endeavored to amend the bill so rs TO
REQUIRE that all Of the State officers should
be elected vt the same time, but failing in
this they voted to kill it. But subsequently,
after receiving sharp lecture from Conness,
the whipper in of that body, they voted q
reconsideration, and the bill finally passed
in its original shape calling for the election
of Congressman only. 1t is yet to he acted
upon in the S nate.


Much doubt exists as to whether there is
really vacancy in our Congressional dele
cation. 1t is true that Messrs. Burch and
Scott have served through two sessions Of
Congress since their election; but at least
four months have yet to axpire to make the
time two years since receiving their creden-
tials of election. If the last session Of
Congress had extended through the present
summer of course they would have retained
their seats; and is contended by some that
the calling of an extra session before the
meeting Of the next regular session does
not deprive them of their places. On the
other hand it is urged that the terms of
these gentlemen commenced on the 4th Of
March 80, (six months before they were
electetD and expired on the 4th of March
'Gl. We are no, yet satisfied as to which is
the correct position, but if i; be the latter,
it shows that The State is liable, upon the
calling of extra sessions, to he seriously in
convenienced. from time to time, in holding
special elections for Congressman.


There is another question involved in The
holding of an election now. Under the
census of go this State will be entitled
to three Congressman. but Congre has not
made the apportionmen', and if an election
is held now, we will have but two represen-
,aives for the next two wears, while States
that elect next year will obtain full repre-
sentaiion. This will not be fair. but how
is it to lie avoided! If the election OF
Congressman is held now, or permitted to
90 over until September can the Legisla
ture authorize (he apportionment not being
made) The election of three members, one
of whom shall take lis seat after the appor-
tionment. Can not some one learned in
the law give the desired information?


1t seemed, from the first action of The
Republicans in the Assembly, that they
cared little as to what might be right or
wrong in the election of Congressman, they
were governed 10y party considerations. If
they could bring on the general election
now. while the unsettled state of the public
mind might give them a political advantage
they would favor the bill; if not they were
opposed to it. Conscientious legislators
forsoo,h. Their party Obligations seem
more important TO them than their consilu.
tonal ones.
Year: 1861

The Nevada National thinks that bees do
better in the foothills and mountains below
the snow belt, than in the great valleys, on
account Of exemption from the fogs and
long drouths which prevail in the latter
Year: 1861

The ladies of Japan, when they frequent
the theatre, make point of changing their
dresses two or three times during the rep
resentation, in order to display the richness
of their wardrobe; and on such occasion are
always attended by servants TO carry the
necessary articles Of the toilet for the rur.
pose.
Year: 1861




SIa:-Since you in Washington last. have been
in Baltimore city aborDg in conjunction with the Mayor
OF that city to preserve peace and ORDER but regret to
say with little success Up to yesterday there appeared
promise but he outbreak came the turbulent passions
of the rotous element prevailed fear for safety became
reality what they had endeavored TO conceal but what
was known to US, longer concealed but made
ltest; the rebeouS element had the control of things
We were arranging and organizing forces to protect the
city and preserve order, but organization
arms prevented success. They had arms they had the
principal part Of the organized military forces with them
and for to have made the effort, under the circum-
stances, would have had the effect to aid the dsordery
element. They took possession of the armoes the
arms and ammunition, and therefore think it prudent
to decline for the presently responding armativey to
the requsiton made by President Lincoln for four regi
ments of infantry.


With great respect am your obedient servant,


THOS. II. HICKS.
Year: 1861

THE New YORK SEVENTH REGMEST.-It is re-
ported in the city that some four hundred men,
bers of the New York Seventh Regiment, now at
Washington refused to take the oath to support the
Administration in the form administered to the
other troops 1t was then modified so as to pledge
them that they would net be required to go out of the
District OF Columbia or to fight against the States
of Maryland and Virginia, and requiring them
to for thirty days only, the original oath pro-
posed retaining them in service three months
Many of the members state that they were deceived
when they resolved to volunteer for the SERVICE
Several of them were yesterday in this city, on
their way home, having decided to return.
Year: 1861

BALTIMORE. April l7th, 1861.
To The President of the United States
SIR-From the conversation had yesterday, in Wash
ingon, with the Secretary of War, and with Lieutenant
General Scott, understood that the four regiments Of
militia to be called for from Maryland were to be posted
and retained within the limits this State for the de-
fence of the United States Government the maintenance
c the Federal authority and the protection of the Fede
raj Capital also understood it was the intention of
the United States Government not to require their servi
outside Of Mary land except defence of the District
of Columbia


Wll you do me the favor state in reply whether
am right in the understanding that in responding to
the lawful demands of the United States Government
may be able to give effective and reliable aid fo the sup
port and defence of this Union. have the honor be
your obedent servant, THos II. HICKS,


Governor of Maryland.
Year: 1861

ST. LOUIS, April Ex-Governor jackson has de-
cared that bis policy is peace policy. That he
convened the Legislature only for the purpose of
more perfectly organizing the militia, and putting
the State in proper attitude of defence. He told
Sterling Price, the President of the State COnven-
tion that that body ought not to be called together
for the passage of a secession ordinance. That he
is in favor of restoring the present status of the
State leaving it to time and circumstances as they
may arise determine the best course for Mis- souri,
Year: 1861

We published on Saturday account of the in
human treatment of Captain Jenifer, of the late
United States Army, at the hands of Gov. Curtin
and his Pennsy sylvania mob. 1t must have been
read here with other feeling than of burning
Indignation, and Maryland cannot soon forget such
an outrage upon one of her own honorable and gal
liant sons. We have had opportunity of verifying
the statement of the arrest and imprisonment which
we copied from She Hagerstown 4taI, and we are
assured not only that the facts have not been in
the slightest degree exaggerated, but that the
charge brought against Captain Jeniler was
mere fabrication.


We have also been informed that the men be-
longing to the company of the I'd Cavalry, sta
toned at Carlisle Barracks, when they heard Of
the arrest of their officer, excited that they
threatened to attack the Jail unless he released
1t is doubtless owing to them and to the earnest
intervention of the officers at the post that Cap
tain Jenfer was permitted to escape being mur
dered by the order of Governor Curtin. Through
out Maryland and Virginia, where he is widely
known and most highly respected, theme of his
safety will be received with joy.
Year: 1861

! PLANT Corn is the burden of the words of cOun-
sci addressed to the farmers Of the South by the
press of the Confederate States 1t is probable that
but little cotton will be planted during the con'h


nance of the war
Year: 1861

The whites in South Carolina number
3Os, 5000; the slaves 100000. Here are a
majority of 100000 and more to be kept
in subsection TO their masters. They have
heard from their masters, of the designs Of
the Republican party to set them free af-
ter the 4th. With such idea inculcuted in
their ignorant minds, have not the whites
reason to fear the power of the lion that
they have thus far kept bay. They are
putting muskets and swords into the hands
of thes blacks ''to fight the abolitionists, 4"
but will they not find the tuition they give
in the arts of war, dangerous lesson p
Do they never fear that this power will
rise against them, and use with murderous
precision the knowledge their their masters
have impaired to thema Playing with
fire and gun powder Is not more dangerous
than with an excitable horde of negroes
and mulattoes, who have laid up in their
hearts that they are to be free and out Of
the power of their feared and hated mas
tiers. Should the Southern Army" march
to the norlhward to war upon the Union
and its Capital, they will have more fear
ful enemy in the rear to guard against,
than the ones who stand before them in
the def, nee of their country.
Year: 1861

The practice of swearing nowadays is
very common. But not TO mention its
profanity, it must be pronounced very
foolish and useless habit. A man who re-
members his constant dependence on God,
the bounties which he is daily receiving
from his hand, should not take the Lord S
name in vain. How can he take the
name of the Holy One lightly and irrev
erenlly upon his lips? God is constantly
seeking his good From him every bless
ing proceeds. How then can he treat his
Creator, Preserver and Father with such
iDgratilude as this, and curse himself or
his fellow men, made after the similitude
of God!


But if man properly respects himself,
be will give up this habit. He must own
that it can have 70 utility. Men will not
believe any man more readily because he
swears what he states is true. The COM
mon language ofa profane man is so often
sive to good taste, to virtue, morality, and
especially to religion, that it must to some
extent lower him in the estimation of the
community at large.


Ii is pleaded, sometimes, as an excuse
for the practice, or for its continuance,
that men have become so habituated to
the custom they do not know when they
swear! Such an excuse would hardly be
made in any case. No man says, 81 have
stolen so often do not know when | steal"
Or, 81 am so addicted to lying, that l do
moi know when | lie." Any man can check,
and ultimately cure himself of this prac-
tice, who will make an honest faithful ef-
fort to that end. Men who are prolane
do not swear in the presence of minister
ordinarily, and will often apologize if they
do. A man who swears at the wharf, in
the market, in trade, and at the political
meeting, at home will not suffer an oath
to fall from his lips. The presence of
wife, mother, sister, child, puts guard
upon his tongue, and impels him to hal
low, in word, al least, the name of his God.
Aud could man truly feel, at all times,
and in every place, he is in the presence
of Gnd there would be in that thought
inspiration an strength, and the medila-
tions of his h. IT, and the words of his lips
must-it would seem-be pure, revent,
and acceptable in H sight.
Year: 1861

The State Board of Agriculture has been
in session at Columbus within the past
few days, and has decided to hold the an.
nual fair at Dayton, being led to this deci-
sion, doubtless, by the fact that the last
Fair was eminently successful, and that the
grounds there will be fitted up for the pur-
pose.
Year: 1861

The decenaial enumeration of the popu


lation and the collection Of statistics by the
U. S. Government, have been made during
the past year, and the State of Wisconsin
exhibits a wonderful increase in number,
and growth in every material element of
prosperity. The following table shows
the population of the Territory and the
State, at the different period of enumera-
Year: 1861

Mr.. Heuming, Consul Of Venezuela in London,
writes 70 the London Nelos this subject. He says:
One gentleman who had sent cargo to Liverpool
informed me that he was quite satisfied with the
result In addition 20 the above have the adYsn,
sage of the beat possible authority on this subject,
SenOr Linden, the Belgian naturalist, who is the
present director Of The botanical department Of the
Geological Garden in Paris, ard was many years
resident in Yenezuela, having recently given an
opinion that there are several provinces in that
country, each Of which is more favorable for the
cultivation Of cotton than the State OF Louisiana,
and that In tae aggregate they could grow three
times a. much cotton produced in the Whole Of
the cotton growing countries Of the late United
Skatqa q
Year: 1861

In paragraph under the above heading, in our
publication Of Tuesday it was stated that fifteen
thousand bales Of Surat cotton were last week ex-
ported to New York. We have reason to believe
that the following are the circumstances which
gave rise 10 the statement Some time since, about
twenty bales of Surat cotton were sent to the Uni


ted States by way Of sample. On Saturday last an
eminent firm purchased ifseen thousand bales Surst
cotton on speculation, but Gs yet not one bale Of
that lot has been weighed over. short time since
fVe hundred bales American were shipped to New
York, and several small orders have been executed
on American account probably with the exPecta-
tion Of shipment at future periOd- - e
Year: 1861

Also for incelental expenses for
the coming year the sum Of five
thousand dollars.


Also for the support Of the poor
as recommended by the Superinten-
dents, the sum OF fifteen hundred
dollars.


Also to pay salaries Of County
officers for tho year 1862 the sum
Of twenty six hundred dollars.


At n meeting Of the Board held
in Juno last, the County Treasure
was authorized to make loan Of
one thousand dollars 10 10 used ~
n volunteer family relief fund, VIC
therefore recommend that the sum
OF one thousand dollars be raised to
pay said loan.


Also that in addition to the above
there be raised for tho payment Of
tle State tax,as aprortioncd to this
county, the sum OF sixteen thousand
eigh. hundred and fifty one dollars
and twenty cents.