THE lEt,EGIt AP B
tE euDLI:;HED evEDY DAY,
13-v GEORGE BERGNER,
TERIIS.-SE , O Li.: :3 ri3KRIE7IO.7I
the PAINS tHr.46R1. 13 F 1 I , : serve.). to subcribers in the
ci[y , uts p,n• sytbEeribers will be
IlarzS , l a ito
,411
• ::,, , ,311-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
The r ci;e:ke! , 0 pablisne l twice a week during
the , e „, 0 „1 th e Leg,..si ,ture, and weekly during Lie
reniiti,ter r.ar, and !tarnished to subscribers at
the toliowine role:, viz
subser Bern per year-....
seven
Ten
IM=E!
It subscribers order the discontinuance of their news
papers, tho oubliqter may cOnlinue to send them until
all arrearages are paid
Il subscribers negloet or rehtse to take theft newi.pa
. es , from the ogles to whieh they are directed, they arc
re .pon,ible until they have. settled the bilis and ordered
hem discontinued.
tleiiicai
I) it . j (....).IINSON
X3.426,.....LALZ lac) XIL
LOCK kIOSPITAL.
HAS discovorvn .110 most certain, speedy
and eireelnai the world l'or
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
MAT IH F 11" - co RUCTIS
o or Noxious Drugs
sat - A COM WAKRAS76I , , Canveni, irt Fltom Omv TC
Two .11 , 3% , . -vg,
Weakness of the Back or Limbs, Strictures, Pains to
the Loins. lineations 01 the Kinney% and Bladder, Organic
Weakness, Nervous I:eray of the Physie, Pow•
ers, Dyspepsia, Langnor, LOW Zipirits,Coufusion of Areas,
l all itation of the Heart, Tremblings, Thinners
of Sight ,9r Giddinesa, Disease of the Stomach, AlTetaiont
of the Head, Throat, Non or iiicin—those ierrible direr.
ders arising from the indiscretion or Solitary Habits et
Youth—tho , ie dreadful cud dcAructive practises which
produce constitutional debility, render marriage imPOS
eiblO, and destroy both body and mind.
YOI:NO MEN
Young men eSpeciaby ,vin, have become the victims ot
solitary Vice, that ereadi ,nd destructive habit which
annually sweepe to an untimely grave thousands of
young men ol the moat exalted talent and brilliant intel
lect, who,might otherw, , ,, Lave entranced listening
Senates with the thundo, of eloquence, or waked to ee
tasy the living lyre, may ru wish Cull confidence.
IA :I AGE
Married persona, or Mom , contemplating marriage, be
'ng aware of pi:tyska' Weag.l.loFS, sboulti Immediately eon
tult Dr, J. and he retttort.tu to perfttel 1) eakli.
O; , ;(4ANK , 11'}..A.EN?
Immediately cured and full cigar restored
HO who places under the care of Dr. J., eon>
religiously centkie in sic I , onOr a gentleman, and coo.
fidently rely upon iiie skill is a physician.
04 - 01 lice No. 7 ::ott.th F.edorick Street, Baltimore.
Md., on the left h-tud able going from BAltirooro street, 7
Jeers irom the coraor fir par tioalar observing the
Sonia or number, or you will rulAt..lte !lie place. Be par
ticular for ignorant, Trtozog i.),./acks, with fplsc , nanms,
or Paltry ii , t , nbHg attracted by the repels
lion of Dr. Johnson, lurk ucar
All letters must contain a PostageStamo, to use on th‘
reply,
1)R. JuilNero.N
Dr. Johnson member el tile Royal College el surgeons,
Loudon, graduals !non on , et oie roost. eminent College•
of the United Mates, and tee to. - west part of whose lift
has been spent in the Hospdal of London, Paris, Phila
delphia and elsewhere, the Most no
tonishing cures runt were aver known. Many troubled
with ringing in the ear- .0,1 wtsn asleep. great nor-
COUSn. as, , B 1 dOUßoilnd S, baShrUlßen,
With frequent hhtsti at:a anc.uded sometimes with &rang,
tont of mind were curer! irninetli,,toy,
TARS i'A it IJCULAR NOTICE
Dr. J. , t(II3F.CF 411 010` , 4' who having injured them
solves b! r to an.] nmr.iper inaulgencies, that Caere
and solitary Wei) rahr., hotb holly and mind, en
fitting them for nailer or :tr , ciety.
Thee, are some 0! the sad nod melancholy en ccis pro
ducea ov early haba..i
,youtn, v iz: ',Veal:floss of the
Back and Limbo, 11l the ilea & Thninegs of sign,,
1,082, of Muscular , 'at!ltatlon 0; the lieart t
pepsin, Nervom" , Irruabdtcy, Derangement of the Digestive
Function; General Odenny, 3ymotoms of ,'"misomp•
tion, to.
51b17T111.
51 Erre L us, the fearful edet.t, ou the mind are much 1 ,
be dreaded :—Cons y, Confusion of ideas, De
v r ep ß ion oi I...r:i.odint.s, dcarsioc tosocie
ty, Self-distrust, Love of Subt"de, Timidity, &5.., ore sonv
of the evil effects.
Thousands Cl persons agcs, can rico: , judge what
is the cause of their Licolpic health, toeing their vigor,
becoming weak, pale, aerc - onc and emunsted, have,
singular appearance situ the epos, cough, rind symp
me of consumption
.V(MJ.NC- MEN
who have injured the.m.elves by a certain practice, in
dulyed In when alene—a habit frequently learned from
evil.mmpauilns, or at crhool. the °Went's ot which are
nightly felt, even when aeloep, and if not cured. renders
marriage impossible, and destroys both mind and body,
should apply inuvedialely.
What a pity that a youhe wan, the hopes of his coun
try, the darling of his parents, should be matched from
all prospects and onjoymentn at life by the consequences
of deviating from the path of nature, and indulging in a
certain secret habit. So It persons magi., before, centers.
plating
AIARKIAGE,
effect that a 801111(1 'I'M and body are the Most necessary
requisites to promote couaubial happiness. Indeed
without these, the journey through life becomes a weary
pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens to the view; the
mind becomes shadowed with despair, and tilled with the
melancholy relleetiou that the happiness of auother ',b
eeches blighted with our owe
DR, JOHNSON': INVig.i(m.ATtNG REMEDY" FOR OR;
GANIC IVEAtiNMS.
By this great and maportout remedy, Weakness , of th.l
“rganft are speedily cured, and full vigor restored.
„Choosands et the moil nervous and debilitated who
had lost All hope, ii ,ve bees Immediately relieved, All
impediments to Marriage, Physical or Mental Disquelill.
cation, Nervous, Tremb Weatuess or FA:Li:matter' or
the most fearful bed, speedily cured.
Fit :ITILANGERS
The many thousands cured at this formation within tne
last twelve years, and the numerous important Surpca
operations performed by Or. J., witnessed by the re.
porters ol the papers, and many other persons, netices
which have appeared wain and again balers the
besides his standinl as a icAtlernon el character and re
sponsibitity, is a e.ailicteut guarantee to the afflicted.
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.—When the misguided
and imprudent votary ul pleasure nods he has imbiber.
the needs of this painful disease, it too often happens that
an ill-timed sense of shame or dread of discovery deter , '
him from applying to itt.)-ie who, from education and rt.
spectabilny can alone befriend him, delaying till the con
stitutional symptoms of this horrid disease make their
appearance, affecting, the head, throat, nose, Fail;
progressing on with frientlul rapidity, till dead puts a
period to his dread let sufferings by sending him to "that
bourne from tabu:lo.3 no traveler returns." It is a met.
aucholy tact that thousands Tall victims to ibis terrible.
disease, owing to the unsialfulheßs of ignorant pretend
ers, who, by the use of Linn deadly poison,
mercury, raiz
the constitution and make the residue.of file miserable.
To Smattaitas.—Tbe Doctor's Diplomas hang in lilt
office.
—Letters uut“. eorttaln a Stamp To 118 Ort the rPpIF
ilaritemediea seat by Malt.
Sar-NO. 7 South Frederick strerit,
kprla-lowly
All Work Promised in One Week
•
„
'1 9 7,
. 1 ..
Linn 1.,-'l7t-•-•er.;-*:"-' -
10
PENNSYLVANIA.
STEAM DYEIN63 ESTABLISHMENT
104 _Market Street between 4th an dsthi
HARBIS.BUB,U, PA.,
WHERE every description of Ladies'
awl Guut,erue ' , torments, Piece Gouda, tte., are
Cleansed ani , ted in the best rummer and at
I 'tettiortest nntwe IP)DtiE & Co.,
N7n,2:lAr - .1- r'-OruletOrr.
NOTICE.
TELE UNl)ERS;tirti ED liaB oiled his
Ll oFFlcE,vornec or Third see Bieck.
berry N Iley ucar IlereF Hotel.
..umber ;Lind? t4nd qu,'elite.l
rho nr.dersigrell wli Eel) aoroes, C9-nlagr2 ant, roo low for coeh
ALSO—florgi! , ‘ Z.31.11r0 Atthe 9AIIIOIIiC
rnarll F , ..A`:l-: A. lii."4t.e.A-Y.
KELLER'S DRUG STORE is the place
to find scything iA the way keriantery.
_ ..„ .
-, , • I 1 / .
1 1 td 4,7--
itr ------,._ - •., IPt-% - .
. .
---- ---.,, 1 ,, ---- -! • - '.<4 --.-----
._..' ,
.- ''.' , . . . .
•.,
. .
,
:.• .
lii ,
~,,... l i gi iiiip .
,„... tuitsD i ti , t .
ch
,
~ ~..
~,• 4 . ',l
...."
.7!..;:44',(;:,-.
. _: .
...
.' . ,ti - E
-q l- 131:- .-- , - 7'.. - ..*
_
S 2 00
1 1 ., 00
15 01)
VOL XVI
0. ill. Gross & ao..
_ 7,3 t'
Dj'.7.W.:GROSS§.4SLICO.,
Vs; fi ifil;k7WATM'Anireiftit—A—rt
DRUGGISTS,
MAR:KET STREET
HARRISBURG,STEAN' A
DRUGGISTS, PHYSICIANS, STORE.
KEEPERS AND CONSUMERS,
We are daily adding to our assortment of
goods all such articles as are desirable, and
would respectfully call your atention to the
largest and best selected stock in this city, of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS (lc PAINTS,
EVERGREENS,.
suitable for the Cemetry and Lawn.
DECIDUOUS TREES
for street planting, and a general assortment of
Ornamental Trees and Flowering Shrubs.
ROSES of choice varieties, CAMELLIAS, BEDDING
PLANTS, k.c..
Oar stock is remarkably thrifty and fine, and we offer
it at nrices to sui, the times.
ArtirCatalogues mailed to all applicants.
i Address hDWARD J. EVANS & CO.,
Central Nurseries, York, Pa,
Castile Soap, Sponges and Corks, sep2.s-2md
Oils, varnishes and Glues,
Dye-Stuffs, Glass and Putty,
Artist Colors and Tools,
Darning Pluhl and Alcohol,
Lard, Sperm and Pine 011 a,
Bottles, Vials and La.np Globes,
PERFUMERY & TOILET ARTICLES,
elected from the beat manufacturers and Per
tuners of Europe and this country
Being very large dealers in
PAINTS, WHITE LEAD,
LINSEED OIL, VARNISHES,
WINDOW GLASS, ARTIST'S
COLORS, PAINT AND
ARTIST'S BRUSHES
IN ALL THEIR VARIETIES,
COLORS AND BRONZES
respectfutly invite a call, feeling, conk
dent that we can supply the wants of all on
terms to their satisfaction.
JONE' S AND WHITES'S PORCELAIN TMTH,
PATENT MEDICINES AND HAIR
Of all kinds, direct from the Proprietors.
Saponifier and Conoentrated Lye
Wholesale Agents for Saponifier, which we se
as low as it can be purchased in the cities.
MAYER'S MEDICAL FLUID EXTRACTS
COAL OIL ! CARBON OIL!!
Being large purchasers in these Oils, we can
oiler inducements to close buyers. Coal Oil
Lamps of the most improved patterns, very
cheap. M. kinds of lamps changed to born
Coal Oil.
FARMERS AND GRAZIERS,
ose of you who have not gives our HORSE
AND CATTLE POWDERS a trial know not
rber superiority, and the advantage they are
a, keeping Horses and Cattle healthy and hi
c 4 loci condition
WII
Thousands can testify to the profit they have
derived from the use of our Powders by
the increasing quantity and quality of milk
besides improving the general health and ap
pearance of their Cattle
Our long ex perience in the business gives us
the advantage of a thorough knowledge of the
trade, and our arrangements in the cities are
such that we can in a very short time furnish
anything appertaining to our business, on the
best of terms
Thankful for the liberel patronage bestows
on our house, we hope by strict attention to
AN
business, a careful selection of
At fair prices, and the desire to please all, to
merit a continuance of the favor of a discriat-
atiug public
"INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS-NEUTRAL IN NONE•"
M
-..,..
„.,,:_ ,;
,A
,t., :
~,..„., .
19
Pure Ground Spices,
.Sc.,P &r,
With a general variety of
OF ALL KINDS,
9NIALAT§
R.Ft
TEETH I TEETH !!
RESTORATIVES
PURE DRUGS
HARRISBURG, PA.. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 24, 1861.
From the Home Journal.]
ALDERMAN. An - )1d man sat in an old oak chair—
HENRY PE li`F ER. Full seventy years have crossed the line,
Deep ploughed on his ample brow by care,
OFFICE—'THIRD STREET, (StiELL'SROW,) Where torrid and tempered zones combine ;
NEAR MARK ET. " Through years, through' cares, from first to
last,
Residence, Chestnut street near Fourth.
The flag of his country he nails to the mast.
CITY OF HARRISBURG. FRIOT'A.
myl2 dtt
WHOLESALE
UMBRELLA MANUFACTORY 1
No. 69, Market Street, below Third,
HARRISBURG, PA.
M. H. LEE,
MANUFACTURER OF UMBRELLAS ;
PARA'SULS and ALRING CANES, will furnish
goods at LOWER pki.loEi than can be bought in uny of
the Eastrrn cities. Country merchants will do well to
call and examine prices and quality, and convince them
Selves of this fact. aug23-dly
TREES ! TREES ! ! TREES 1 ! !.
THE.pdersigned invite attention to their
_L• large and well grown stock of
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
airubg, &c., embracing a large and complete assortment
APPLES, PEARS, PEACHES, PLUM'S,
CHERRIES; APRICOTS, and NECPARINES,
Standard for Ors Orchard, and Dwarf for the garden
ENGLISH WALNUTS; SPANISH CHESNUTS, HAZLE
NUTS, 140. RASBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, CURRANTS
and GOOSLRERRIES, in great variety.
GRAPES, OF CHOICEST KINDS
ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB, &0., Also a fine stock o
Welt formed, bushy
PE=PH3EI IEIL" 8;
DAILY an LINE!
Between Philadelphia
Loan HAVeN, JIMMY SHORN, WILDAINPORT, SIONOY,
UNIONTOWN, WATOONTOWN, MILTON, IaWISBUIFLO,
NORTHUMBNRLAND, : - .UNBETELY, CaliVO 4.TON,
DIORONTOWN, Lys.g.Nnows, mzusirs-
BURG, HALIFAX, DAUPHIN,
AND HARRISBURG.
;The. Philadelphia Depot being centrally located the
Drayage will be at the lowest rates. A Cmdactor goes
through with each train to attend to the safe dative ry - of
all goods entrusted to the line. Goods delivered at the
Depot of
FREED, WARD & FREED, No. 811 Market Sleet, Phila
delphia, by 6 o'clock. P. if., will be ciPlivered in
Harrisburg the next mornin.l.
Freight (always) as low as by any other one.
Particular attention paid by this hoe to prompt and
speedy delivery of all Harrisbur 'sods.
The undersigned thankful for past patrol • ge hopes by
strict attention to business to merit a eons ua lice of the
Same.
T. P.IsIIPHER,
Plailadelphda and ne,diu opot_
Foot of Haricot qtrie 1-lArefkhorit
el6.dEim
JOHN WALLOWER, jR„ A.gt.
GENERAL FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
GOODS AND NI FiRCHANDISE promptly
forwarded oy rhilaaM.,tile. and Reading, Northern
Central, Cumberland Vaooy Aou Pooneylvauta Railroads
and Canal.
HAOLIN4 AND DRAYINO from ad parts of the
city to the different Railroad depots will be done at the
Very lowest rates.
FAMILIIIB removing will be promptly attended to.
Orders eft at Brant's European Hotel, or at the store
of E. S. Zollinger, will rereivo prompt attention. Con—
signments of freight respectfully solicited.
JOSS WALLOWER JR., Agt.,
apt Office Reading Depot.
WORCESTER'S
ROYAL QUARTO DICTIONARY I
711IIE best defining and pronouncing Die
tionary of the English language ; Alga, Worcester's
School Dictionaries. Webster a Pictorial Quarto and
School Dictionaries for sale at
SfifinWEß'S BOOKSTORE,
ap1341 - tNearthel3Brilaburgßridge.
A New Feature in. the Spice Trade!
MPORTANT TO HOUSEKEEPERS
E. R. DURKEE & CO.'S
SELECT SPICES ,
In Tin /bit, (Lined with Paper,) and Pail Weight.
BLACK PEPPER, GINGER, NUTMEG'
WHITE PEPPER, ALLSPICE, MACh
OAYENNE PEPPER, ' CINNAMON, CLOV EP,
}GUARD.
I N THIS AGE of adulterated and taste.
less *lces, it is with couddenee that we introd two
to the attention of housekeepers these superior and
genuine articles. We guarantee them not only
ABSOLU 'LLY AND PERFECTLY PIMA
but ground from fresh Spices, selected and cleaned by
us expressly for the purpose, without reference to cos .
they are beautifully packed in tin foil, (lined with pa
per,) to prevent injury by keeping, and are FULL
WEIGHT, while the ordinary ground Spices are almost
mvaria bly short. We warrant them, to point of strength
and richness of flavor,
BEYOND ALL COMPARISON,
as a single trial will abundantly prove. • Every package
bears our Trade Mark. Manufactured only by
E. R. DURKEE & CO., New York
For sale by WM. DOCK. JR. &CO, 1f`261
U A N . D IA S I
PARAFFINE CAN DLES,
SPERM CA N
ADAMANTIN E CANDLES,
STEATJNE CAN !ALES,
STAR CANDLES,
CHEMICAL SPERM CANIDLRS,
TALLOW CANDLES.
ierge lot of toe obero in store and tor sale Millie low
esti prices lay
Wm . DOCK JR. & CO.,
jata Opoosite tbs Coors Room.
FRESH ARRIVAL
BONaTIT, MIJJIB,
Saxr, Guirry,
1:10SOMY, SH18:111001LN,
SPLIT Pads, SMUT'',
MARROW FAT Biwa,
Waco.* PEAa,'&a., 6to
Jut received end for mile at the LOWEST area PRICES
felita WM. D6CR
BUTTER (good, sweet and fresh) in one
pound rolls, and flash k.GGe. to Large and small
quantides taken at all times and cash pal or groosrieE
given in old:wage. Regular market rates always paid
WM. DOCK, Ja., & CV.
Opposite the Court Hence .
augl9
Q MORE 1 SMOKE 1 1 SNI_OKEI 1 1 I—lt
not objectionable whim from a CIGAR purchased as
PIT.RWS DRUG STOR,E, 91 Market street.
TO FARMERS
OUR CHIEF.
His eye glances over the map of the world—
For the moment, the war cry in Europe is
stilled ;
While the dark crimson banner at honie is
unfurled,
And the states dis-united with discord are
filled :
The patriot mourns—but, still true to the last,
The flag of his country he nails to the mast.
The stars and the stripes are in danger to-day !
Carolina's secession the world fills with dread,
But the chieftain laments with a deeper dismay;
For his own native state lies like one of the
dead!
Virginia, the mother of states and of men,
To the music she taught us will ne'er march
again !
We will fight for our flag with that chieftain
commanding,
The southrena are false to the red, white and
blue—
The "bow in the clouds" that our fathers left
standing,
We swear to preserve it—mast, pennon and
hue!
Mid, Sinai's deep thunders its colors were .
blended—
With those thunders alone shall its glories be'
ended !
The bonnets of blue to the pibroch will rally--
The fader-land utters its deep-stirring cry—
Green Erin I oh when, to the tip of shill:sly,
Was Erin e'er wanting when battle was
nigh ?
The blue fillies shake—not with fear—and they
may yet
Give to treason the lesson once taught by,
Fayette !
The gauntlet we fling when we fain would
•
uoglove—
We have shoulder to shoulder in battle once
stood—
Not lost to our hearts the old national love,
When a Sumter poured forth for his country
his blood ;
That name, if we take,
we but keep to restore,
Undimned, when our brothers' short madness
is o'er.
We are Saxon—we cling to the land we inherit;
We are Norman—we cling to the lands we
won;
For their pet, Annexation, we claim not the;
merit
But, tho' crooked the bow, straight the arrow
went on :
They may wont at the warp—at the woof—at
their will ;
But a weaver too mighty is mocking their skill.
Then up with the thistle—the shamrock—the
Mlles—
The tri-color gathers the nation in one !
Each patriot, armed with the strength of
Achilles,
Will strike for the flag that floats nearest the
sun!
Mid Sinai's deep thunders its colors were,
blended—
With those thunders alone shall its glories be'
'ended !
A. Benedictine lionastery.
A. correspondent furnishes, from his journa
of a tour through Italy, the following interest
ing description of one of the modes of the Bene
dictine Monks :
Away up in the heart of Italy, on the interior
road from Naples to Rome, among hills and'
valleys that are beautiful in their vine clad
splendor rises a strange sugar-loaf hill eight
hundred feet or so high, known to fame as
Monte Cassino. Its summit is covered with a
vast mass of buildings, presenting to the eye
from below the appearance of a small fortified.
city. The approach to it is by a road which:
whirls in a zigzag line up the almost perpendi
cular side of the ill, making a dozen or twenty
sharp angles, back and forth, before it ends in
the low archway through the massive walls
which admit one, who has. accomplished the
difficult ascent, into the great Convent of the .
Benedictines. For this is the possession of that
wealthy and once powerful order of monks, and
is to this day the most splendid of the religious
houses of Europe.
The day was not half gone when I drove in
the little village at the foot of the hill. The
inn was so soish, but Franz was a host himself
and could make what was a middling place to
ordinary travelers a Massasoit or Profile House
to his special employer for the time. While
he made the ladies comfortable at the inn, I as
cended the hill on foot, although a storm was
at hand and the wind was blowing almost a
hurricane along the sides of the steep ascent.
I have seen many fine buildings, many grand
ruins, but I know of no place where I was
• more impressed with the grandeur of every
thing than in this old pile. Perhaps it was be
cause of my respect for the order whose wealth
had constructed it. For among the folios on
my library shelves there is no series of volumes
that have given rue more employment and en
joyment than those grand old Ada, the Deeds
of the Order of St. Benedict.
Let me remind you, if you have perchance
forgotten it, of the majesty of that great order.
Founded in early times by the distinguished
priest whose name it beam, it enrolled in its
ranks the most illustrious men of a thousand
years. They were the instructors of all the
youth for centuries. They preserved for us all
the great treasures of ancient classics by their
diligent and laborious copying. From them
sprang the Cistercians, the Carthusians, the
Monks of St. Bernard, the Trappists, and a dozen
other orders, all branches, or the order of St..
Benedict. More than twenty popes, over fifteen
thousand bishops, and nearly fifty thousand
canonized saints of the Roman Church, includ
ing the great St. Bernard and many like him,
etune from the Benedictines.
From this brief summary of their history you
may believe me when I say that they have, in
foimer years, swayed the destinies of the world,
the men who begin life in these quiet cells, or
'walking this ancient court. Some have worn
the coat of mail under the monk's gown, and
swinging swords with strong right arms have
done great service for the cross and church on
hard fought fields. Some have gone on long
travel into distant lands, unarmed, without
shoes or scrip, valiantly bearing the sacred
symbol into heathen countries, with no protec
tion but its own mission of peace and love.--
They succored the poor,
they supported the
faulting, they ahived the dying., They received
princes in their arms at birth and baptized
them for the struggles of life ; they leaned
above dying old monarchs, and anointed them
for the slumber of universal equality. Their
were Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests,
and martyrs. There was no land into which
they did nut penetrate, no language which
they could not speak, no palace too magnificent
to receive them, no hut so lowly that they
shrank from entering it with the mission of
Christ.
I am not a Roman Catholic, but I do honor
the history of devoted men in every church,
and he is worse than heathens who refuse to
recognize that which ; is Christ-like in humanity,
whether under a Dominician cowl, the gown of
a Lutheran, or the plaid of a Covenanter.
The convent is vast in extent, but now peo
pled with only thirty or forty monks. I was
fortunate in meeting one of exceedingly pleas
ant manner, and who evinced the kindest de
sire to show me all that was to be seen in the
buildings. lie was an accomplished gentleman,
and seemed to take pleasure in escorting me
through the place. It was in the church that
I lingered longest, for it is without exception
the most gorgeous interior in Europe or the
world. I ant astonished that it has escaped the
eyes of so many travellers. The surface of all
the walls, columns, and in short the entire in
terior except the pavement, is one mass of un
broken Florentine mosale. The Sicilian jas
pers, cornelian and agates are distributed with
splendid effect. The columns supporting the
architrave (I think that is the word) are of
white marble, but there is no white marble vis
ible, except a wreath of roses ascending spiral
ly which is carved in relief. All the rest of
the columns is covered with jasper and splendid
stones in exquisite mosaic, around which the
white wreath seemed to be entwined.
"1 will send for Fra Bartolomeo, and we will
have some music," said my kind gtrde.
I have since referred to the authorities and
find that the organ in this convent church is
ranged as the second in the world, one in Sicily
alune being superior or equal to it. I sat down
on a pedestal of one of the columns—there was
no other seat—and Fra Bartolomeo (not he of
ancient fame with the pencil, but certainly a
rival in producing all the effects of beauty from
sound that his great namesake did tor the
sight) came from a side dour ' bowed slightly,
with a sad kind of smile on hil pale face, and
disappeared behind the high altar w'aere stood
the organ. ALL was now silent except the roar
of a mighty wind that was sweeping over the
mountain top.
I sat and listened, and a solemn awe stole
over me as I began to remember the knees that
had pressed this pavement, the forms that had
moved here in gown and cowl, all carried away
on the winds of century after century. Then
stole out on the air a low, sad thrilling note
which struggled at first as hit was an unearth
ly voice endeavoring to catch the key-note of
our suffering nature. It sobbed, and broke,
and wailed mournfully a little while, and then
it rose and swelled, until it caught the voice of
the wind that was thundering over the monn
tain top, and like a cataract let loose it sprang
into unison with the tempest. Then the story
tiegan. It was , not Era Bartolomeo that
did it—at least that thought never entered
Imy mind —it was the spirit of the splendid
instrument, shut up I know not how
many years in the old chapel, that now began
to recite the story of the monks of St. Benedict.
One died in prison, and the clanging doors made
discord with his nnserere; one perished on the
battle field, and the rush of armed hosts, the
tread of horses, fierce battle cries, choking death
gasp's and shrieks of agony mingled with the
solemn none dimittis. One sank in the ocean,
and the waves dashed over the rocks as the
story of his death was recited. One died in the
arms of his mother, and her voice—intensely
human and womanly—wailed over him. Then
the history rose to greater themes, as men mea
sure greatness, and I heard of kings and priests
in many lands who had honored the order, and
their national hymns, one after the other,
shook the walls of the gorgeous church.
Lean give no idea of the power of this instru
•ment... Every ordinary wind and stringed in
strument was imitated to perfection, and the
human voice, in solo or in chorus, seemed to be
a part of the organ, For just one hour I sat in
silence; awed, astonished, nay, astounded, by a
,power I had never dreamed of before. Then it
ceased, and in the silence Fra Bartolomeo glided
noiselessly across the church, pale, slender, with
the same sad smile on his face as he bowed, and
disappeared toward the cloisters.
I cannot tell you, how long I lingered that
day and the next in the library, rich in splendid
manuscripts, the work of many a life-time, or
how I envied them that rare and beautiful Vir-
gil, a copy written in the earliest years ; how
my eyes ached over the glorious illumination
that covered the pages of some of them.—
There was one manuscript on vellums, with
miniatures of the saints, that'Was so beautiful
that I believe I would have given' for it any
book that ,I own, and I own some that are
costly. It, would have been a joy forever to
own that collection of the almost divine im
aginings 'of the minds of those old illuminators;
faces that, if angels have not already, angels
might pray to have ; and if the daughters of
men ever had, angels might have been forgiven
for stooping to love.
It was strange to see them in a convent,
where no man was ever permitted to enter.—
'
But the heart of man, under monk's gown or
soldier's mail, or traveler's overcoat, is the
same heart, loving the. Same beauty ; and so
perhaps it was not strange, after all.
What the Rebels are Doing at Home.
A correspondent of the Louisville Journal, who
has encountered a traveler from the far south,
gives this specimen of his news :
"There are now in the State of Georgia alone
no less than 80,000 men in the service, but the
State was unable to arm more than ult that
number. /In extensive foundry for the manu
factory of cannon has been established at At
lanta, and large numbers of heavy field pieces'
and some s.ege
guns:have already been turned
out. Georgia had sent 5,000 troops to Virginia,
but when her coast was seriously threatened she
recalled them, offering to ,substitute 5,000 raw
r 11 The original 5,000 were not returned
to her, however. The Gulf States have cannon
in abundance, but are sadly in need of muskets
and small arms. The Bermuda,. which ran the
blockade and, arrived at Savannah, brought over
but six thousand five hundred stand of arms,
and not the almost faliblouS ntimber accredited
to her.
"Great preparation is making in North Caro
lina to resist the contemplated federal invasion.
It is-their design to impress the government at
Washington with the idea that the federal troops
can make an easy conquest of North Carolina
to inveigle them a considerable distance inland.,
and, at the proper time, to pounce upon and
Utterly annihilate thorn: , •-in other words, they
flatter thenaselves that they have all the prepa
ration made neeeoary to entrap the federals."
tam Erinting ffttrL
VlHavingprocured Steam Power Preasea, we are prepar
ed to execute JOB add BOOK PRINTING of every descrip
tion, cheaper than it can b, done at my other establish
ment in the country.
RAIEB oF ADVKaTVING.
Four lines or less constitute one-half square. Eight
nes or more than four consthute a square.
Half Nuare, one day .$0 25
one week 1 00
one month 2 00
It three months 3 00
six months 5 00
One year
OnelAnare, one day
one week....
one month....
8 00
three months
six months
One year
_ .
xra- Business notices inserted in the Loon? Colutnn, or
before Marrigee and Deaths, FIVE. CENTS PER LINE for
each insertion.
NO. 39
mar Marriges and Deaths to be charged as regular ad
verti.ements
BY THEM
From Washington.
Virginia Discontented and Murmuring
The Federal Troops Welcomed to
Loudon County.
EUROPEAN POWERS AND THE BLOCKADE
Veak Inventions of the Cotton Brokers
-.-
VESSLES RUBBING THE REBEL
BLOCKADE.
THE FUNERAL OF SENATOR BAKER
Reliable information from Virginia confirms
the stories of discontent and murmurings, not
only in the camps, but among all classes at the
management of affairs by the southern govern
ment, which, while it subjects them to con
tinual sacrifices and privations, brings no ad
vantage in return. It is believed that but for
the overawing presence of the southern army
Eastern Virginia would now be ready to return
to loyalty. Many evidences of satisfaction and
signs of welcome are displayed by the inhabi
tants of Loudon county towards the newly ar
rived troops of Gen. Banks.
It is well understood that the report of the
intended interference with our blockade by Eu
ropean Powers are for the most part the inven
tions of cotton brokers, or those who wish to
engage in the same business.
The steamer Harriet Lane went down the
river again last evening.
Yesterday afternron the tug Pussy brought
up to the Navy Yard, the steamer Hugh Jen
kins, which was disabled and sunk by collision
with the Robert Leslie.
The gunboat Yankee ran the blockade day
before yesterday, and brought to the Harriet
Line the news in relation to the new batteries
at Matthias Point. The Union, the Philadel
phia ice boat, and the Satellite are between
Matthias Point and Shipping Point batteries.
Two or three pungies, with oysters, have run
the blockade within the last two days.
There is a swash channel near the Maryland
shore, opposite Shipping Point navigable by
vessels drawing eight feet of water.
Several of .the vessels which have run the
blockade came by this route under the shore
and escaped notice.
Senator Baker's funeral will take place to
morrow, and there will, no doubt, be a most
solemn and imposing demonstration.
Major General Hallock, now on his way to
the east from California, is to have a high posi
tion assigned to him, his military talent being
regarded as of the first order.
There are a large number of applications
here for the release of minors from the army.
Mr. McKaig, one of the secession senators of
Maryland, arrested last month, has been re
leased from Fort McHenry.
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival of the Steamship North Star.
News from the Pirate Sumter.
The steamship North Star, with the San
Francisco mails of the Ist inst., arrived at this
port this afternoon. She brings 536 passengers,
including the old officers and crew of the sloop
of war Lancaster. Her specie list amounts to
one million dollars.
The North Star passed the steamer Northern
Light on the 18th.
The Panama Star has received intelligence by
a British steamer from St. Thomas, that the
pirate Sumter was still cruising among the
windward islands.
TRANSPORTATION OF STORES FOR WASH
INGTON.
The transport now loading for Washington,
and will proceed to Locust Point, Baltimore,
where the cargo will be forwarded by rail.
Large quantities of ammunition and stores are
now being sent to St. Louis by rail.
TRIAL OF THE CREW OF THE PIRATE
A nolle prosequi has been entered in the case
of A. G. Tars, one of the crew of the pirate.
Savannah, and he has been accepted as a wit
ness. A jury is being empannelled.
Tas following smart but shameful "sell" mas
not long ago got off through tIT papers, eman-
I ating from the "Hub of the Universe"
"A great bargain.—To all who may enclose
$l, I will send, by mail, post paid, a finely-cnt
engraved portrait of George Washingtoa, the
Father of his Country, together with an elegant
portrait of Benjamin Franklin—either separate
ly at four shillings. Address H. C., Boston."
Tar COMET STILL. Vrsistr..—The great comet
which attracted so much attention last summer
while it lay stretched across the heavens, is still
seen with a telescope not far from the star Eta
in the constellation Hercules. It is entirely
shorn of that wonderful - appendage known as
the tail, and nothing remains but a nucleus
enveloped in a nebulous shroud, the whole not
unlike in appearance a small planetary nebula.
2 00
6 50
6 00
.10 00
15 00
=l:3=l
I=l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 3
NEW YORK, Oct. 23
Nsw YORK, Oct. 23
SAVANNAH
NEW Yoltg, Oct. 23