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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

an army equal jp numbers To oqr own, in
ats chosen position, and behind entrench-
ments, the purpose should have been
abandoned when the army of Manassas
was reinforced by that from Winchester,
Then, surely, the conflict was too une,
quail. With all the conditions and cir.
cumstances so changed, Gen. Mcdowell
should have taken the responsibility of
disobeying his orders, reason would have
justified him in the judgement of the
government and people.
But the order of "On to Richmond"
was obeyed and where does il leave us?
Where we were three months ago, with
a harder conflict on our hands, and dis.
NAL, if lao: doubtful future The "On to
Richmond" dictators have added another
year to the war, an hundred millions of
dollars to its cost, and opened graves for
fifteen or twenty thousand more soldiers.
And what have we gained A? Alas too
little for such fearful expenditure of
time, treasure, blood and reputation. We
have learned, what few doubted, that our
army is oil that is expected of it; that
our men fought with the courage of vet
Grams that we may always and under all
circumstances, rely on them. We have
learned what was also well known, that
the army was, in many instances, indfler-
emily differed. We have learned, too,
the Importance and necessity of discipline.
Effective troops, however excellent the
material, cannot be found in workshops,
the cornfelds or the cities. They must
have military training, without which
every "On to Richmond" movement will
prove failure.
Though we have encountered great
and disastrous check-though we are pain
ed aud humiliated-we possess the means
and the energy to retrieve all, if these
means henceforth are wisely employed.
may in future letter indicate how in
my Judgment, these means should be EN-
ployed. L. w.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Army Beaten TO Save the
Republican Party.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Journal Of Commerce, after
stating the fact that the late miscarriage,
defeat and disgrace Of our army at Ma
nassas was caused by Gen. Scott being
compelled to move before he was ready
by the incessant clamor ard importantly
of members of Congress, and the threats
and abuse of a number of Republican
papers, adds:
"Members of Congress privately came
sniveling to the President, and declared
that the party was ruined, and that 1t
could not be kept up unless he would or
der movement against the enemy. -
The President yielded to this appeal, as
he had done on a remarkable occasion
before, when he gave an order which in
augurated the war. Gen. Scott yielded
to the order of the President, though
against his own inclination and judgment.
The movement was an entire abandon
ment of Gen. SCOTS plan OF the campaign.
So our brave men were slaughtered,
the country Inundated, because the step
that led to that result was regarded as
necessary by the Republicans to save the
party from ruin. The country was to
take the frightful risk, in order to benefit
mischievous party organization. The
President and Cabinet have shown all
through a much greater regard for party
than they have for country. The Jorn
al Of Commerce pertinently says:
"The question now is, whether the Elk
eeutive is to be ruined hereafter, as here
tocore, by infatuated and interested par.
tisans, and whether the war is to be put
under their conduct. If so, no capital
lists, at home or abroad, will contribute
to the war funds; nor can an army be
raised and kept in the field for six months,
much less for two years, which is the
shortest time in which the rebellion can
be subdued. Secretary Chase, it is
known, has taken firm stand against
the political interference with the con.
duct of the war; but members of Congress
will be able to counteract his influences.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

THE DEMOCRACY AND THE WAR.--Ths
Democracy are opposed 20 this war, COM
menced by Southern disunionists against
the constituted authorities of the Union,
as wanton, traitorous, "uaholy," and are
in favor Of meeting and putting down the
rebellion by the military power Of the
government, just as the Administration
is now laboring to suppress it. They will,
as true patriots and friends-of the Union,
sustain the Administration in the faithful
performance of this imperative but un-
pleasant duty. They will, however, sus-
tain no war of subjugation-Ro negro
crusade-no war of compassionate no
such peryersion OF the objects of the con
test has yet been proposed BY the AID
ministration-but the avowed and only
purpose of the military demonstration ii
to suppress the rebellion. To the point
of putting down. armed resistance to gov
eminent authority the loyal Democracy
will back up the efforts of the Admins
tration; but should it attempt to go be-
yond that point it will encounter their
opposition and resistance.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

The Albany Argus says the first thing
to be done, to restore the tone of the ar
nv, and retrieve the fortunes of the war,
is to establish camp of discipline at
Washington-not to parade before the
President, or furnish holiday spectacle
to the Washington public-but for close
drill and rigid discipline both officers and
men and from this camp all civilians
should be excluded. That intimate and
thorough relation between the men and
their officers must be established, which
is essential to the morale of an army. If
any in commission wish to resign, let
them do so and fill their places with Of
fcers of the regular army.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

New TARIFF. - BY the action of the
new tariff the duty on imported brandy
is raised from 81, to 1.25 per gal. Cocoa
from 0, to &c per 10. coffee from 0, to 4c
per ID. white or red lead from II, to 24c
per Id; Lemons and Oranges, from 10, to
20 per ct; Molasses from 2, to DC per gal;
prunes and raisins from 2, to &c per lbi
Salt in sacks, from &c per bushel to lSc
per 100 lbs, in bulk, same proport ion
Silks average increase of duty, 90 per
cent; Sugars, brown from to &c per
ID, I'd grade, from / to 24c per lbi refined
from 2, to 4c; Spirits, distilled, from 40
to SOC per gall; Teas from 0, to l5c per
h. These quotations show the increase
on duty over the Morrill, tariff of last
March. The articles designated by {
were on the free list.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
Significance Of the Union, Vic
tory i'm kentucky.
From the LOUSY lilo Journal. Aug. III

From the Louisville Journal Aug. 9TH.
We yesterday touched upon the sig
nifitcance of the victory of Monday as
respects the State; we now propose to say
a word touching the significance of the
victory as respects the country.
In this relation, two grand points were
made by the Union candidates through
out the State; namely, first, that the in
dependence of the insurrectionists ought
not to be recognized, and, secondly, that
the insurrectionists ought to be COMPEL.
ed to recognize the supremacy Of the
Constitution and the inviolabilty Of the
Union. In other words, the Union can
Jidates everywhere in the State announ.
ced that tho thought of accepting the de-
struction of the Republic as fact was
not fit to be entertained, but that the
Republic, at whatever necessary cost of
treasure and blood, must be preserved
Furthermore, the Union candidates uni
versally approved the action of the Union
Congressman in voting men aud money
to prosecute the war for the objects de-
fined in the resolutions introduced by the
illustrious Crittenden and adopted. with
ali but absolute unanimty by both Houses
Of Congress. The action of our Union
Cougressuien entered into and constitu-
ted q part of the position of every Union
candidate in the election of Monday. -
On the other hand, the secession candi-
dates declared universally in favor Of the
recognition of the Southern Confedsracy
and against the prosecution of the war
for any object. They openly contend
that the nation ought at once to submit
quietly to its own destruction by jeff
Davis and his rebellious cohorts. They
declared for peace on the basis Of the
overthrow Of the Republic. With the
issue thus made up, and made up thus
unequivocally, the Union candidates, as
we have seen enough to know, were
elected by popular majority completely
overwhelming. The strong probability
is that the popular majority Of the Union
candidates is unparalleled in the history
Of tho State. - f4
The victory Of Monday, therefore, sig
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

FIRE ALARM DELL.-The funds have
been raised and forwarded for a Steel
bell Of 1000 lbs. weight, for Excelsior
Fire Co. No. 2, Of this city. The amount,
$3.50, was raised partly by subscription
and the balance out of the funds Of the
Company. 1t is but justice to say that
our iudefstigable friend, MARKS, is en-.
titled to most Of the credit for raising
the funds, as in fact for starting and cary.
ing out successfully the project Of pro-
curing a suitable alarm bell. As soon
as the bell arrives, which will probably
be within the next ten days, it will be
put mp, with all the houors, over No. ~
Engine House.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

The n. Y. Times says it is known, and
need not be longer concealed, that there
is in the Cabinet an element of intense
hatred of Gen. Scott. Perhaps Mr. Blair
embodies andreprescnts it more thorough
ly than any other member. He made no
secret Of it, but has often, in spite Of the
gross breach Of official propriety which
such an act involved, denounced the Gen
eral in public places as utterly unfit for
his high position. 1t seems quite time
that the President should make his choice
between Gen. Scott and those members
Of his Cabinet who would substitute for
his experience and military skill their own
resentmcnts and ignorant pretence. His
Cabinet has been distracted, and his own
action weakened long enough by these
prcsumptuous and disastrous counsels. :
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

agreeable to me only as it NAV enaI.,
n ,e 20 10 gooa 20 these poor people. -
ON y can do anything 20 serve them
"herc so much blood has been shed in
Accursed war, | shall be happy. May /
never see another shot frodl Horrid, hor.
rid war Yet how it wins upon and
hardens one when in command. No young
man can resist the temptations; ] defy
them; but thirty and sixty are different.
sir Charles Napier.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

How GEN. PATTERSON FEELS IA sera-
made was the other night given to Gen.
Patterson in Philadelphia. In response,
the General said: .....
/ know that have endeavorcd to do
my duty, and believe that l have handled
my column as well as any other in the
field. have been honorably discharged
by my superior officer, and if he makes
no complaint, and if those who served un-
der me make none, what right have 9TH
ers to constitute Themselves a military
star chamber to decide on my merits or
dement's as a soldier? | have the great
satisfaction of knowing that all the oil
GERS of the regular army serving with me
approved Of the management of the army
under my command. These gentlemen
are competent judges, and their approval
/ value more than the praises of all the
civilians in the United States. The army
standard is the true test of the soldier,
and by that test am willing to stand or
fall.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
Tgs. Wyrs sIsryRs Said "a he m

THB WEEs SISTERS, Said TO be the
most beautiful and talented Commedi.
eDnes, who speak the English language,
are rusticating at Port Huron. during
the Summer season. Times are hard,
but IL would be very hard if they were
not invited to East Saginaw. 1t would
be a rich treat if they could be induced
to pay a professional visit here.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

One of the most practically sagacious
steps taken, as yet, by General Mcclellan,
is the deposition from the mischievous
post of authority he has held, of General
Whiskey. Patterson has done less harm,
and even General Greedy has been oblig-
ed to confess no such misdemeanors as
General Whiskey has instigatcd
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

HoYT LIGHT GUARD. - Is more re-
cruits for this Company left on the Queen,
on Saturday last, in charge of Captain
TRowBRIDGE, and among the number we
noticed some as good men as ever donned
the apparel and accoutrements of sol
der. Under the circumstances, Capt.
Il. has certainly done remarkably well
thus far, in recruiting here, and his perse-
verance, straightforward and gentleman.
ly course from the first, are deserving all
praise and encouragement His Com
pany will be the color company of the
Regiment, and local pride should induce
our people to aid by their influence aud
exertions, in filing the ranks promptly
and with good men.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

CoNcERT.- The Detroit City Band will
give Concert at Buena Vista Hall in
this city, on Tuesday evening next, con-
sisting Of classical, operate music &c.
The repution of the band is sufficient to
warrant them full house.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

A Rhode Island soldier states that af.
ter the capture of one of the Bulls Run
batteries forty-eight dead men and one
wounded Of the enemy were found piled
up at the guns. The wounded man, on
being asked how they managed to stand
by their guns so long, answered that
"they had taken an oath never to leave
them"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

mites clearly, as respects the external re-
laiions of the State, that Kentucky is OPP
posed to the recognition Of the Southern
confederacy, and is in favor Of prosecut-
ing the war "to defend aud maintain the
Supremacy of the Constitution, and to
preserve the Union with al the dignity,
equality, and rights OF the several States
unimpaired." 1t signifies that Kentucky
is not prepared to accept as fact this
destruction of the proud Republic, OF
which she is member. ID slgniges that
Kentucky rejects peace on terms so ruin
Gus aud so ignobe as these. 1t siguihes
that in the estimation Of Kentucky there
are advantages more precious than peace
and evils more pernicious than war, and
that the preservation of the lite and hon
or of the nation is amongst the former
as the loss of both is amongst the latter.
1t signifies that Kentucky thoroughly
comprehends that there could be nothing
but war sanguinary and interminable II
the Union should be destroyed and that
the maintenance of the Union in its full
constitutional vigor is the condition oil
the only peace worth having or worthy
of the name. 1t signifies, that, whatever
part other States of the South may have
chosen under the inspiration of a frenzy
kindled by human fiends, as for Kentucky
and hers they will serve the Republic and
stand firmly by it in this dark hour OF its
heaven-appointed career.
Such is the national significance OF the
victory of Monday. The domestic sig
nifcance of the victory, we need not re-
peat, lies in the fact that kentucky, as
the utmost she can do for the common
cause, is resolved to protect herself IN tao
irregular position of loyal neutrality she
has assumed, and leave the Government
to direct its movements without respect
to her exigencies. The total significance
of the victory is not only that Kentucky
is at heart true to that Union and the
Constitution but that she will henceforth
WELD her neutrality more effectually than
ever in the defence of both. The victory
is manifestly clear and vast gain to the
Commonwealth and to the Republic.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
Call for Democratic State Convention

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 0.
The following call is issued by the
Democratic State Committee
The Democratic Electors Of the sever
al Districts of this State are proposed to
send two delegates to State Convention,
to be held at Syracuse on the 4th day OF
September, 1861, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for Judge of the
Court of Appeals, Secretary of State,
Controller, Treasurer, Attorney-General,
State Engineer, two Canal Commission
ers, and Inspector Of State Prisons.
All citizens are requested to unite in
the selection of those delegates who agree
that the crisis demands the subordination
OF the interests of party" to those of the
country; who believe that the vigorous
prosecution of the war should be accom-
panied by the most liberal proffers Of
peace who seek the restoration of the
Union by extending equal justice to all
the States who regard no war or peace
delcnsible which is based upon the idea
OF the ultimate separation OF these States;
who, while willing to oppose to secession
all the resources of the country, consider
sectionalism at the North ms pregnant
source of the evils that afilict us, and de-
mand that public affairs shall be conduct
ed henceforth upon broader principles Of
constitutional duty and patriotism, and
who agree that justice to our soldiers and
and our taxpayers demands the immedi
ate institution of more rigid ADMINISTERS.
tion Of expenditures, and the expulsion Of
corrupt men from Office.
(signcd) DEAN RICHMOND, Chairman,
PETER CAGcER, sec'y.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
EXTENSIV Il
LIVERY ESTABLISHMENT!
BOSS ELL & CO.

4 T their Now anu ENtenSINc SthbIes on " HfH-
"A ington Street
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN.
Have one Of the
Best Livery Establishments in the West.
Family "turn outs" Horses and Buggies Sadie
Horses: and rigs Of all styles single four to six
horses promptly fitted out.
NEW AND IN STYLE.
EVERYTHING about the establishment il in good
shape tidy now and Of late style Horses always in
good condition and carriages and Harnesses neat and
tidy.
REAS ONABIE RA TIE s!
only, charged in all instances and the utmost pains
taken 10 give entire satisfaction 10 all customers.
A. w. GATES, Agent
East Saginaw, Aug, g. 1851
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

,WIScHELL's new Union debating so,
ciety was rich thing, "May his shadow
never be less, for he beats the blues out
of his audience in way that is msgnif.
cent.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

EEQuite number of "contrabands"
returned with the First Regiment.
Among them were two mulatto girls, who
escaped in mems clothing and did not di-
yulge their sex until they had got this
side of Pittsburg. They then donned the
female attire.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

DEPARTURE OF VoLuNTEERs.-On Sat
urday last, at p. M. Capt. b. FISHERS
Company, numbering ITO men in all,
took their departure by the Forest Queen,
for the rendezvous of Stockton's INDIE
pendent Rregiment, at the Fair Grounds
in Detroit. OsMoND's Cornet Band, Pio-
neer Fire Company, members of other
Fire Companies, and our citizens in
goodly numbers, escorted them to the
Steamer when Capt. FISHER, made few
remarks which were responded to by
Hon. JOHN MOORE, Of Saginaw City
The Band and Firemen accompanied the
Volunteers as far as Bay City, returning
in the evening by the Ariel Some of
our very best young men go with CAPT.
FISHER, and we hope for their sake, that
he and his Officers under him, will prove
worthy the positions they have assumed.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
mANUFACTURING,

Carried on extensively and all work made at our
establishment warranted An extensive supply OF
stock excellent workmen full knowledge Of the bust
ness and the best facilities in all respects enables
to distance all competitor in manufacturing and
the large patronage we have received IN this line
encourages 10 make even greater efforts than be-
fore for its continuance.
SsaJ- Past patronage gratefully acknowledged,
t- 49,. GEORGE CRABBE 4 co. r.
East Saginaw, Aug. ]. 1861
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

Clerical talent has discovered that the
cause of the defeat at Bulls Run was
owing TO the fact that the engagement
took place on the Sabbath Obtuse minds
will fail to discover wherein it is worse
to fight battles than to preach war on the
Sabbath.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

THE LATEST News, Is IN account by tele'
graph of great battle near Springfield,
Missouri, between the U. S. forces num-
bering 5000 under Gen. Lyon, and the
rebels reported $4,000 strong loss of 800
U. S. forces. Gen. Lyon killed rebel loss
heavy, including Gen. McCulloch, Price
and Rains. A complete victory is claim
ed for the federal troops who were with
drawn, however, to prevent the enemy
getting between them aud their reinforce
ments. The accounts are somewhat
conflicting, but the probabilities seem to
be that partial victory was gained by
the federal forces, and that they were
withdrawn at a proper time, and in or
der, thereby securing all the advantages
gained.
The President has issued proclama-
ton for fast, on the first Thursday in
September
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15

VERY VEST FIG URE
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-08-15
DENTISTRY.

Il G. WHITING from Detroit, would SAY n
LIE those DESTROYS Of dental operations that he has
located permanently at East Saginaw, and for the
convenience Of attending 10 other business, has
opened ONCE on Water st., at foot Of German st.,
whcre.he would DO pleased 10 see all who may secd
his services.
East 5 aginaw, May 81, 1861 nai-,y
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