Mt. Vernon Republican (Mount Vernon, Ohio : 1854), 1856-02-12

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Onr by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments fall ; - Somo aro coming, some are going, Do not strive to grasp them all. One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole etrenlh go to each ; Let no future dreams elate thse, Learn thou firut what these can teach. One by one (bright gifts from Heaven,) Joys are sent thee here below, Take them readily, when given, Ready too, to let theni go. One by one thy gifts dial meet thee, Do not fear au armed bai:d One will fdo as others greet thee, Shadows passing through the laud. Do not look at life's long sorrow Bee how small each moment's pain. God will help thee fur to morrow, Every day begin again. Every hour that moves so slowly Has its task to do or bear Luminous the crown aud holy, If thou set each gem with care. Do not lingor with regretting, Or for paBaing hours despond Nor the daily task forgetting, Look too eagerly beyond. Hours a'ro goldon links, God's token, Reaching heaven, but one by oae Take them, lest the chain bo broken Ere thy pilgrimage be done. BE OFF WITH YOU NOW I BY COABLU SWAIil. He off with you now don't I know That it's only cajoling you are, With "cheeks like the rose's soft glow ; And glances more bright than the star I" . 'Tis true that my waist is but small, And my ringlets may curl like the vine ; But I'm not like a aniiel at all, Nor am I the least bit divine 1 fobs off with you now don't I see - You're deluding from eve until dawn t My step may be bounding and free, But I'm not the least like a fawn 1 But 'twas ever the method, we know Since Adam and Eve began That bosoms were sure to be snow, And necks were ol course, like the swan t Come be off with you now, till you learn To woo like a plain hearted youth ; Let your mind, if you love me, discern To win you must woo me with truth I I would rather instead of these flowers, In which you are ever so rile-That you promised to love me all hours, As long as each other bad life 1 Bitirsr or FoRTDNi.'-There is at present a young man keeping a low groggery in this city, on the north side, who is a cousin of the late Robert Schuyler, who perpetrated the great railroad frauds which took the whole country by surprise a short time since. This young man was in great favor with Schuyler, when the latter was in a leading position in New York., And what exhibits the rererses of life in a a till stronger light, Is the fact that this young fellow, now dealing out bad liquor, is also a near relative, in a direct line, of the late Alex ander Hamilton, the friend and counsellor of Washington, and one of the greatest statesman ibis country bas ever produced --Chicago Democrat, Jan. 19. Frozen Plants. If taken at once and thawed ont in cold water they will not be injured, but if left to thaw by atmospherio heat, they will be destroyed. Do not give much water to plant at this seacon of the year, and keep ' them a far as possible, in a temperature of 40 to 60 deg.i as by so doing you ren der them capable of enduring more ex tremet. ' ,; - .... Girls kissing each other a wicked . wait of tht raw material, . i ... Highly Important from Washington ! THE PLURALITY RULE ADOPTED ELECTION OF MR, BANKS ! THE VOTES. THE SOEXE IX THE HOUSE! Tub Speaker's Address. REJOICINGS OF THE EEPUBLICANS. Washington, Feb. 2. Housx. Mr. Smith, of Tcnn., said he had heretofore voted against the plurality rule; but as yesterday's vote indicated some chanco of an election as Speaker, of a man of sound national views, he now offered a resolution for the adoption of that rulo. The house, by 10 majority refuse to lay the resolution on the table. The resolu tion was adopted by a voto of 113 against 104. Mr. Orr then unconditionally withdrew his name as the Democratic caucus candidate, there now being a probability that greater strength can be concentrated upon his colleague, Mr. Aiken. Mr. Boyce moved to rescind the resolution. Mr. Boyce's motion to rescind the plurality resolution was tabled 1 17 against 101. Applause. Jones, of Tenu., referring to (he terms of the resolution, moved that if there is no election by a majority in the next three trials, the candidate receiving the highest vote on the 143d ballot be declared Spea ker. Ho remarked that the Republicans were prepared for the contest, and moved an adjournment till Monday to give the other parties an opportunity to arrange their plans. Disagreed to 84 against 103 Impatient ciws of "Call the roll 1" Mr. Walker moved to rescind the plu- rality resolution. Declared out of order by 45 majority. Mr. Payne moved an adjournment. Re fused. He then made an ineffectual mo tion to rescind the plurality rule. The house proceeded to vote: Banks 102; Aiken 93; Fuller 14. Barclay and Hick man voted for Wells, and Dunn, Harrison, Moore and Scott for Campbell of Ohio. Necessary for a choice, 108. The second vote excepting that Fuller lost one, wa the same as the first; the third the same as the second excepting that Ai ken lost one. Mr. Fuller, of Pa., repealed what he had said on two former occasions, namely, that he was not and did not desire to be a can didate. One hundred and forty votes had satisfied him that he was not the choice of a majority of the House, and on no other terms would ho consent to take that posi tion. Mr. Barclay remarked that he had been adverse to anything like coalition with K. N.-ism, whether it came from the North or I ho South. He asked Mr. Aiken whether the latter stcod on the Democratic caucus platform, and whether he had not writ ten a letter to Humphrey Marshall, mak ing pledges to the southern wing of the K. N.'s. Mr. Aiken "I am not a candidate for Speaker. After my friends think fit to place me in the chair, I will serve them to the best of my ability." Humphrey Marshall "I have only to say that Mr. Aiken has addressed me no letters whatever." Applause and cries of "Call the roll 1" The excitement was intense during the final ballot, the result of which follows: Mr. A. K. Marshall, during the call of the roll, congratulated his American friends, saying they had fought a good fight and conquered. There was no Democratic candidate in the field with an offensive caucus platform, performing his duty as a patriot and not as a partizan. He voted for Mr. Aiken. Mr. Walker voted the same way, esteem ing Mr. Aiken a man with no stains of mere parlizanism on his skirts a man who has not sought office, but to whom office is ten dered, and as true to the Constitution. Messrs, Payne and Lundley voted for Mr. Aiken, knowing him to be a national man. Mr. Smith, of Ala., voted for Mr. Aiken under protest. Other gentlemen vainly sought to make explanation. . The greatest eonfusion existed. Several members now changed their votes, and were greeted with applause for so doing. Impatient cries of "Announce the vole 1 1 Announce the vote 1 1 1 Announce the vote 1111" The lobbies were crowded to suffocation, and the excitement was inoreased by the tartling ery that a boy was being crushed to death by the pressure in the galleries. Some of the members shouted out, "Fall back 1" and others handed him over the railing. The boy was at length released from his imminent danger. ' . "Announce the vote 1 1" was now heard from all parts. The, Clerk then read the vote, as follows:. : Banks 103; Aiken 100; Fuller 6; Campbell of Ohio, 4; Wells 1. Mr. Benson, one of the Fuller men, then declared that Mr. Banks wm elected Spea MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, ker. Deafening shouts of applause followed from the Republican side and other quarters of the House. The ladies waved their handkerchiefs in the galleries for several minutes. The disorder was beyond de scription. Mr. A. K. Marshall raised the question that Mr. B. was not elected, saying the Clerk had no power to authorize such a re suit to be announced. It must be so do clared by the vote of the House. xue cieric explained, giving reasons which appeared to bo satisfactory for his conduct. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, appealed to the gentlemen to carry the plurality resolution into effect, and end this disgraceful scene Mr. Cobb, of Qa., regarded Mr. Banks as virtually elected by a majority of the House, under the plurality rule. Mr. Aiken asked to be allowed to conduct Mr. Banks, as Speaker, to the chair. Applause. Mr. Smith, of Ala., highly Bpplaudcd Mr. Aiken's request. If granted.he thought it would heal division and pour oil on troubled waters. When grown up men make a child's bargain, they ought to stick to it. Laughter. After further debate Mr, Clingman offered a resolution declaring that, by rea son of the adoption of the plurality rule, and the votes taken under it, Mr. Banks had been duly chosen Speaker, and is hereby so declared. Passed by yeas 1 56, nays 39. Several gentlemen explained that though they had constantly voted against Mr. Banks, they felt bound as judges, not as electors, to carry out the order of the House by voting for the above resolution. Mr. Banks was then, by request of the Clerk, conducted to the chair by Messrs. Aiken.Fuller of Pa , and Campbell of Ohio. He was greeted with loud and enthusiastic cheers.and amid the profound silence which followed, said: " Gentlemen of the House of Repr acuta, lives: Before proceeding to complete the acceptance of the office with which you have invested me, I must ask your indul gence while I express my obligation for the honor conferred. It would afford me far greater pleasure were it accompanied by even the self-assurance that I should bring to the discharge of its arduous and delicate duties, always difficult but now environed with peculiar difficulties, any degree of ca pacity commensurate with their responsili- ty and dignity. I can only say that I shall bear myself, so far as possible, with fidelity to the interest of the country and government, and with impartiality so far as re gards the rights of members of this House. I have no personal objects to nccomplsh, but trust that I am animated bv a sincla desire of contributing in some little de-i grce, to the maintenance of the well-estab-1 lished principles of our government, in ; " " ,1,UD ",L8 J" u"Ye' ,B ue their original American signification; de-j aflher axin' mo Pardon for the lhRvia' 7e veloping that portion of the continent we have bin doin' in me house' for r l,,ink-occupy, so far as may be within the pow-l in' lhe nine lives 7e bave won,t 8ave ye er conferred upon us; swelling its capaci- ties for berefficent influence at home and : abroad, and preserving intact the inestima- ble privileges transmitted to us. I am aware that neither myself nor any other is equal to the perfect accomplishment of these duties; therefore, as a man, I must be ai suppliant for your indulgence and support. I again return to you my thanks for the honor you have conferred upon me. Applause, deafening and long continued. Mr. Giddings, being the oldest member of the House, administered the oath to Mr. Banks, by the request of the Clerk. Mr. Stanton then offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the thanks of this House are eminently due and are hereby tendered to John W. Forney, Esq., for the distinguished ability, fidelity and impartiality with which he has presided over the deliberations of this House during the arduous and protracted contest for Speaker. Adopted unanimously. Adjourned. The Republicans were wild with exultation, and lustily cheered Mr. Banks and congratulated him on his success. Washington, Feb. 2. The Republican head quarters are illuminated in honor of the election of Banks. Thegreatcst enthusiasm prevails among the Republicans, and the intelligence appears to give general satisfaction. A salute will be fired on Monday. Boston, Feb. 2. An express was run this evening to Wal-tham by several gentlemen, to congratulate Mrs. Banks on her husband's election. tST Mrs. Parson (Fanny Fern) brings as her dowry, two daughters and 125,000, coined from her fertile brain. She is fully forty three, erect, nimble, robust, with a keen, flashing eye, thin, grippy lips pointed nose, and a form that an artist might (and that may have) admired. Rapid in movement, genteel in carriage, accomplished, gay, ambitious, proud as Lucifer, aristocratic, with a ring, selfish, cold, jealous, passionate there she is a marvel to others, and we doubt not to herself, emerged from the harness of a divorce, she signalises her freedom by a new matrimonial ser-litudei , , .j . TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 12, From the San Francisco Wide Wist. BIDDY MAIONEY'S CAT. Matthew Maloney, better known by the boys at the mill as "Father Mat," on returning from work one evening, was met at the gate by Biddy, his better half, in a state of excitement. "Mat," says she, "there's a strange cat in the cabin." "Cast her out thin, an' don't be bother' in' me about the baste." "Faix, an' I've been sthrivin to do that same for the mather of tin minits past, but she's jist beyant my rache, behint the big rid chist in this corner. Will yez be af-ther helpin' me to dhrive her out Mat?" "To be sure I will, bad luck to the con- sate she has for me house; show her tome, Biddy, till I lache her the respect that's due a man in his own house to be takin' pos sission widout as much as by yer lave, the thafe o the world 1' Now Mat had a special antipathy for cats, and never let pass an oportunity to kill one. This he resolved to do in the present case, and instantly formed a plan for the purpose. Perceiving but one mode of egress, for the animal, he says to Biddy "Have yez iver a male bag in the house, mo darlint ?' Divil a wan is there, Mat. Yez tuk it to the mill wid yez to bring home chips wid, this mornin'." "Faix, an' I did, and there it is yit, thin. Well have y. z nothin' at all in the house that will tie up like a bag Biddy?" "Troth an' I have Mat; there's me Sun: day pitticoat ye can dhraw the strings close at the top, an' sure it will do better nor lettin' the cat be lavin' yez." "Biddy darlint, yez a jewel to be think- in' o that same; be afther briusin' it to me." Biddy brought the garment, and when the strings were drawn close it made a very good substitute for the meal bag, and Mat declared it was "illegant." So holding it close against the edge of the chest, he took a look behind and saw a pair of bright eyes gleaming at him. An' is it there ye are, ye divil? Be out o' that, now; bad luck to all yer kin, ye thavin' vagabone ye. Bedad, an' ye won't lave me house thin at al wid perlite axin I Yer self will bates a pig's intirely. Biddy, have yez any hot w at her in the house?" "Yes, I've a plinty, Mat; tho tay ket tie's full uv it." "Be afiher castin' the matter of a quart thin behind the chist, till I say how the shay divil likes it." "Hould 'im close Mat; here goes the wather." Dash went the water and out jumped the animal into Mat's trap. "Arrah be the holy poker, I have 'im Bidd)r" Bavs Mat drawing close the folds of the garraenl; now bad cess to yez, now- aDl way- uiaa7' BMZe hom 01 tlie PUKtr' Bn wu,n 1 11 saou ine naytnen J'11 bate tho daylights out of 'im." Mat tl,rew tne bundIe over nis shoulder, ana toIa UiM7 t0 Play bt- A'atrick's day in tue mnmig" on it. Biddy struck about tnree notes of ll,at popular Asn air, and suddenly stopped, exclaiming "What smills so quare, Mat? Its takin' mo brith away wid the power uv it. Och murther Mat, sure an' ye have the divil in the sack." "Bate the ould hathen, thin; yez 'ill niver have a bether chance. Bate the horns off 'im; lather 'im l.ke blazes, me darlint l" "Angh 1" says Biddy, "I'm faintin' wid the power uv 'im. Cast 'im off yez Mat." "Howly St. Patber 1" says Mat throwing down the sack; "Biddy, the baste is a polecat 1 Lave the house or yez 'ill be ! kilt intirely. Merther and turf, how the haythen smills. Och, Biddy Maloney, a purty kittle o' fish yez made of it, to be mistakin' that little divil for a harmless cat." "Mat, for the love o' me, if yez convenient to the door, be afiher openin' it, for I'm nearly choked wid 'im. Och I Biddy Maloney, bad luck to yez for leavin' ould Ireland, to be murthered in this way. Howly Mary, purtect me 1 Mat I'm clean kilt intirely take me out o' this 1" Mat drew her out doors and then broke for the pump like a quarter-horse, closely followed by Biddy. "Sure, that villin bates the divil intirely; he's ruined me house and kilt Biddy, an' put me out o' consate wid meself for a month to come. Och I the desavin' vagabone, bad luck to 'im," and Mat plunged bis head into the horse-trough up to hit shoulders. "Get out o' that, Mat, I'm nearly blind," and Biddy went under the water. "Och 1 the murtherin' baste," sayi Biddy, sputtering the water out of her month, "me best pitticoat is spill intirely. Mat Maloney, divil a trap will I iver help ye set for a cat again.". - ' "Don't you trouble yersilf, Mistress Maloney: ye've played the divil ai it It. Niver ftat me axin' a hsp'brth e'jer assls- tance. It's a nath'ral fool ye are to be takin' a baste uv a pole-cat for a house-cat." Mat and Biddy went cautiously back to the cabin, from which the offensive quadruped had taken hit departure. Thingt were turned out of doors, Biddy's petticoat was buried, tht bod, which fotunately escaped, moved to a ne,hbor'i,'l'e stove moved outside, and tor a week they kept house out of doors, by which time, by dint of scrubbing, washing and airing, the house was rendered once more habitable, but neither Mat nor Biddy bave forgotten the "strange cat." Anecdote of Rev. Dr. Plumer. This gentlemen, on Saturday night last, lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association of the city of Cleveland. The Herald, in making the announcement of this lecture, speaks of Dr. Plumer as one of the most distinguished divines Virginia has given to the country a fit compeer of Davics, Waddvll Rice etc. In the South and East, where he is better known, few Ministers in the Presbyterian church are so popular as he ever ready, off hand, eloquent, earnest, powerful, sympathetic, he never fails to sway his audience at his will. The Herald adds the following an- eodote. Of his tact and power as a preacher, they call in Virginia this characteristic anecdote During a visit to the Hot Springs, on i certain occasion, he was i.ivited by the com pany gathered there to preach for them on the Sabbath. He consented. The ball room of the hotel was prepared for religious worship, and the audience assembled. The speaker announced his text, and be gan his discourse; but was mortified to find that by some of the younger and more frivolous of his hearers, of both sexes, the whole performance was looked upon as a good joke, and to be treated accordingly. Some were smiling, some were whispering, and an unscmingly levity prevailed throughout the congregation. For a few minutes he endeavored to withstand it by a simple presentation of the truth; but to no purpose, Stopping short in his discourse, he at once arrested their attention by the question "My friends, do you know how these Hot Springs are said to have been discov ered? I will tell you. Many years since. an old Dutchman and his son were pmamgisotio. mandate excited great indignation. along down the valley, where the road now runs that you see out there" pointing to it through the window "when observing the Spring, they stopped their team to water the horses, The old man took up the bucket, went to the spring and dipped it in, when some of the water dashed up on his hand and scalded bim. Instantly dropping the bucket he started for the waggon, running, and calling to his son in the consternation. 'Trive on, Hans; trive on; Hell ish not far from dish place!' " At this his audience burst out laughing when immediately assuming a look of the deepest solemnity, and dropping his voice to the low tones that in him are like muttered thunders, ho made the application: "I tell you my friends, Hell is not far from this place." There were no more smiles in that congre gation that day. Some who heard it, said it seemed to them as if the terrors of the Day of Judgment hnd Come. Ravages of Wolves in Iowa. Owing to the extreme cold weather for some time past, the wolves in Potawatta- mie county have become dangerous neighbors. Poultry yards and sheep folds have been robbed to a frightful extent, and in several instances the hungry beasts have not been inclined to spare the human spe-oies.About three weeks ago, a man was returning from a prayer meeting, accompanied by his two daughters, one sixteen and the other twenty-three years of age. They were all riding the same horse, when suddenly a pack of timber wolves assailed them, and being unable to escape by flight, they attempted to defend themselves. But the ferocious brutes attacked the horse, rendering him unmanageable. The oldest daughter was partly dragged to the ground and instantly devoured. This enabled the father and other daughter to escape. Several neighbors were soon mustered, but upon repairing to the spot nothing was found but one shoe and a very few remnants of the unfortunate girl's clothing. A boy about thirteen years old left his father's house to get water at a spring, which was about a half a mile distant, since which time nothing has been seen of him. The pail was found near the spring, also some marks of blood, and a lock or two of hair. Several persona have been chased by these savage monsters. ... .1 can marry any girl I please, said a young man boastingly. "Very true," replied his waggish companion, "for you can't please any." .... No mar knows what torpid snakes may lie coiled in some secret eorner of his heart, waiting for a summer of fostering circumstances. .... Carlyle says, ."Make yourself an honest man, and then yon may be info .there is one rasca lest in the world." 1856. BLOODSHED. IN KANSAS. Matters in this territory have eom'e to crisis, and bloodshed is already recorded,. as having been made on her soil. Letters from Lawrence, Kansas, to the Cincinnati Gatette, dated January 20th, give ceountt of a collision between th border ruffians and the settlers, in which blood hat been shed. In the absence of other details wt quote from the Gazette's letter; An engagement was fought at Easton, a village twelve miles northeast of Leaven worth, by moonlight, about two o'clock Friday morning, the 1 8th. It lasted about twenty minutes. Several of the border men were wounded, and two of them were expected to die every moment. One Free State man a son of Mr. Sparke was slightly wounded in the forehead and arm, but not disabled. This important news was brought here about midnight by a special messenger from Leavenworth, from whom I received the subjoined account of the origin of the difficulty and the particulars of the engage ment. After returning from Lawrence without accomplishing their openly avowed determination of exterminating the northern em igrantB and Free State Squatters, they avenged themselves by destroying theballot-box at Leavenworth, and throwing the press of the Territorial Register into the Missouri river. They threatened, also, to lynch several of the Free State men, and hang two obnoxious individuals Mr. Warren, a member of the Kansas legion, and another person, whom they call the "d d correspondent of the Missouri Democrat." Since that time, ruffianism has ruled Leavenworth. The Free State men there are unarmed, and without an experienced leader, while their proximity to Platte co. renders an undisciplined opposition to the mo-bocrats unavailable. Mr. Slocum, the Free State Mayor of Leavenworth, seeing the impossibility of restoring order, resigned his office some time ago. A pro-slavery Mayor was elec ted. - ' The election of State officers wlilbeJ held throughout the Territory on Tuesday last. At Leavenworth, I am informed. the Mayor issued a proclamation forbid ding the opening of the polls. This des- The judges adjourned the election "till Thursday, and appointed-it to be held at Easton. An armed force was raised at Leaven worth, or in that vicinity, to seize the bal lot-box. The Free State men were inform ed of their danger and prepared to meet it Spies brought the intelligence to Leaven worth that tne free Estate men were arm ing, iney men determined to take tnem by surprise and therefore postponed an at tao until the evening, when they expected to find the Free State men unprepared and to seize the ballot-box without any dif- ficulty At twilight the pro-slavery men made a charge. About a dozen Free State men stood awaiting them but there were twen ty others concealed. They then halted at about one hundred yards from the house, They were thirty-five or forty strong the majority on horseback and all of them well armed Some of the Free State men in the bouse got excited and rushed out to charge on the enemy. As soon as the pro-slavery men saw their force, they wheeled about and withdrew to some distanoe, They then placed a picket guard in the lane that led to tho bouse, and disarmed one or two Free State men, who attempted to past it tome time after. Mr. E. P. Brown, a Eentuckian, deter mined to put a stop to their interferences. With an equal number of Free State men, he marched up to the picket guard. Both parlies presented arms. Mr. Brown told them to surrender or be shot. They snr rendered. Four of them were disarmed, tho other, a friend of one of the Free State guard, was permitted to retain his arma. After the exploit several of the Free State men, returned to their homes. They thought that the Pro-Slavery men had left About two o'clock as Mr. Stephen Sparks, (of Rush county Indiana,) was on his way home in company wilh hit son and neph ew, they were pursued by a company of fifteen mounted men, who ordered them to halt and surrender. They refused to do so retreated to a fence and prepared to defend themselves. The nephew, who was on horseback, galloped back to Easton and in' formed Mr. Brown, of the situation of hi friends. Mr. Brown wiln fifteen men, marched rapidly to rescue them and arri ved before they were arretted. Both par ties moved on to a cross-road where the Pro-Slavery men were reinforced. They parted, but before they bid gone- far several shots were fired mto the ranks of the Free State Company. An engage ment ensued, The combats then retreated to two bouses, at rifle shot distance, and kept up a constant fire for fire or ten min utes. One Free fctate man, with a Sharp's rifle, lay down behind a mow bank and fir ed at every man of the opposite party who NO.13. dared to show himself. The firing was' kept up until both partiet wore exhausted, when the Free Slate men withdrew to Easton. The ballot-box in the meantime, bad been seoured and carried out of town by one of tho votcrt. . . , . On the following morning, as Mr. Brown was returning alone to Leavenworth, ho was overpowered by an armed forco and arrested'. Mr. Minard, another Free Slate man, who had also made himself obnoxious by bis conduct on the previous evening, wm arrested during the forenoon. The Pro-Slavery men announced their do- termination to hang both of them, at toon at two men of their own company, who are mortally wounded should die. Riders were dispatched U every part of the Territory, to announce tho danger of the prisoners, and to obtain forces to rescue them. The messenger arrivodhere at mid night. A Council of Safely was held immediately and horsemen were dispatched in every di rection, to collect forces for the defense of the Free State men of Leavenworth who are threatened with destruction. The weather is very cold, and an icy wind is whistling through the streets, but blood is at fever heat, and everv one it anxious to march, without delay, to. the theatre of war. The spirit-stirring drum is sounding outside; men with rifles on their shoulders are marching1 to the appointed places of rendezvous; while the ladies of Lawrence are melting lead and making cartridge!. In haste, J. R.' - And by later advices the correspondent learned that Brown was so brutally outra ged by the pro-slavery men that he died from his wound and injuries.' . t , '. And thus is chapter I. of the Civil war in Kansas rccordedl Does the President of the United States think there is yet any cause for the interference of Government? Probably notl The Kansas Herald of Freedom of the 19th January holda the fob- lowing language:' . . We have been harrassed, and put to the expense of thousands on thousands of dol terr to rqteeVjou people, from outrage', ajjtt still they-are stot down in cold bloody without any offence, save differing in opin ion on a political question. Unless Con gress interferes immediately, and puts a stop to the gathering storm, so true as' tt God at infinite justice rules the world; so true a war such as was never dreamed of upon the American continent will open upon us with all its horrors. The people of sixteen States, and embracing three-fourths of the free population of the Union are never to remain quiet lookera on and see their sons and brothers slain in cold blood on the plaias of Kansas. The blow once struck the shock will recoil upon Missouri, and the end, who can tell? , How We Sid It. Some 1 2 years since my father bought a farm which was "worked to death," as tha neighbors said. Well, we found out how it had been worked, when we put a heavy team and new plow at work, and the virgin soil was turned up six inches below the four inches worked to death. Our neigh bors prophecied a failure, and when our crops vied with and exceeded their Own,, they were full of surmisings as to the wonderful strangers so successful in renewing such till-killed soil. , "What manure did you put on that field?" a neighbor asked my father, one morning, as they were looking ai the deep, green waving corn, growing to rankly. therein. . ,' "Ploughed deep! ploughed deep!" anj swered my father; "there is nothing liko ploughing deep, and thoroughly pulveri zing the soil, to bring good crops in all kind. 6f weather.',' , That field had been used as a meadow some fifteen years, producing half a ton of hay to the acre. We broke it up deefj. planted one year, towed oatt the next with. clover and timothy, and third year cut two tons to the acre. Another field hat been used for oatt the same length of time. We ploughed, but had poor oats, as so much deep new soil was turned up, never having been exposed to the weather, a bard and almost impenetrable crust having been formed at the depth of three or four inches, where the plough bad scraped for years '' J ' ' ' At soon as possible, we grassed it, and had excellent meadows, where others' thought nothing but i bad weed-,'''-tailed1 devil-gut, eould grow. f ',' All the pasture land had a vigorous' growth of elders on, but we fixed them by: ploughing, and carefully picking up' ther roots, drawing them in piles to tome large' log or ttutnp heap, and enjoying a beauti-' ful bonfire after they had become well dried;' to ended all trouble with our Ntlders but not belters, at they bad failed W estab lish themselves in ou estimation. OhW .. Snooks tayt. "the1 nrettieat sewing machine in the world ie about seventeen years old, ; wlththort tleevts, low-ruck ,1 - l ' i .. 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