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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
GEN. McDOWELL,S REPORT

Cav ,,ono.uo,p. e.,
- p,T ,-''''I' - PJ'' - 'iio "a
1.,I 70, ''1 p0-' n"s O'"
''''-'7 0P7' .
from me subordinate commanders has at
length been published. Its account Of the
battle does not differ materially from those
,,ra,,;orsI,, r,,hl;sboa O,r 1o.. :, uooor+o1
1' -o'' - POI 'e'
10 oe - olhcerS ana 4oZ non-commis'Iohed
officers and men killed, and 81 officers and
947 non-commissioncd officers and privates
-,,.ao4 >to.,-.o Il ~, --.....l..1 IN 1890
VI '"0 "01iin0' viii 'o0'
be able to JOIN the ranks, and the entire loss
IN killed and disabled is less than a thousand.
Tho ,nis.;,, vat b,. s+,.,1
.l.
o. 'Nel "i0 SUN 0'0'! va! I''ui lII''@' III dc-
counting tor the failure Ct the expedition,
Gen. Mcdowell states that the 8tb of June
was tb,. time first fvad to, ,bo advance h,,4
:. ..'l.D., =
- o''' ''' ~ '''i'7 vi
Q! Inc HhioSSI' 'l'y ol -e1''"-. 'oIe'HeS s4iA-
cien' Transportation and supplies. When he
did 1T IeuLt: start. on tn" 10th. he loped to
c,et - C,rr.rvigfe en- t,- 18Th inns the nh
.....l ,a
'--0 l''N1 I''''-'' -
'le u1e" '0l ''oe "7Ne1 "e'aE1u the march,
and gave Tie enemy time to bring IN his for
ces from all quarters ny railroad.
co, 1r.Dov,..r continues -. ,ya o,.o.-od
p,,Ii It,..- ~ ai,,tro 600 ,,,a,, - az -.1
40 fftL d;,;s;or INF1os arJ R;nbardsn,,s
l;.,1I,l 49,, 49,, Ia 49, pIooLtr,,, I'll 80
Ca3tam 10, ond Snbonol,S br;noJ o4 III TorS
S qHG. 'i 49, ,ba IeI' Of the rosJ raa tho
stona hr;d@a mt nart;c;nat;ng IN the main ac-
t;on ~ nnnbars o5os s,j to rs Iave ham
,o ort .s+;rnatod nav, sofaiy az, and
apo;J o;o,, ti Sc
that tbe enemy br6Inobt m al he co1id [rbIrb
,,-.'so ro+ Lo,lt ar,talS,d sIteIrbnro VI I'D
notice Of our coming on the 18th, and had
from that Tune III! the list 10 pr!hg up what
tbe force > 90 aga;nst Wanassss - en%aaed
not to have e. do With tbe eneny,s forc7s I'm.
dor .Tohnsron tbon tart in cbari, IN The val
lev by Major General Patterson, or those
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
ITEMS OF THE WAR

Among the "plunder" captured at Kanaw-
ha after the departure of Wise's force, was a
letter from j. w. NJ. Sherry, captain of the
Boone county rangers, in which he says that
the orders of 1.-The Governor" are to scalp all
who are taken.
jeff. Davis telegraphed to his wife, after the
Manassas battle-"We have won dear VIC
tory" As this betrays the great loss of the
rebels, their papers are endeavoring to per-
suade us that the words are misplaced, and
that JEFF. only telegraphed-" We have won
victory, dear"
The traitor Twiggs is constantly giving ev-
idence of guilty conscience. When he was
expelled from the army, he wrote bitter let
ter to Ar. Buchanan, and now he publishes a
card in. the New Orleans papers in which
he Valnly tries to explain away the charg-
es brought against him iii the report Of Sec
rotary Cameron.
The false rumor last week that Genera
Seigel had been captured in Missouri, caused
intense excitement among the Germans Of
New York, hundreds of whom had known
him when he was a patriot leader in Ger
many; and movement WAS On foot TO organ
ize a regiment 10 capture or rescue him, be-
fore the contradiction of the story came.
The contraband question is assuming for
midable proportions at Fortress Monroe.
The arrivals are 80 numerous that Gen. But
Ter finds difficulty in providing storage.
Charges Of disloyalty have been preferred
against Gen. Ripley, the head Of the Ord
nance Department, but they are found upon
examination to be frivolous aud uufounded
Hon. Owen Lovejoy, of Illinois, has receiv-
ed authority to raise a regiment Of infantry .
and judge Dickey Of the same congressional
district, is authorized TO raise a regiment Of
cavalry. The judge Is very conservative
man.
The lunatic Gov. Wise has been driven
out Of Southwestern Virginia. 1t is to be
regretted that justice has been cheated out of
its dues in his escape.
THE FOURTH VERMONT REGIMENT
The Freeman learns from gentleman who
has interested himself in advancing the en-
listment of Vermonters for the war, that
several companies, making more than one
half OF the Regiment, have already offered
themselves TO fill up the ranks of the next
Regiment, and it Is believed II viii soon be
full. This speaks well for the zeal and spirit
with which Vermont responds to the call Of
the Government.
Col Corcoran, of the Sixty-ninth, remains
at Richmond. Accounts from him say he Is
well treated lie has received all his bag
gage from Washington, and taken up, a. he
suTPoses. somewhat permanent quarters
among his cap,ors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

4 VETERANS LAST BATTLE.-The
Washington correspondent Of the Phladel-
phla Press 81 ys, thar among those who fell at
Bull Ran W., ono Old man whose head was
white wilh aye. and whose story Is a ro-
nance Of war, lie hes been thirty years in
The regular service as ID private soldier. He
had followed the Indians through the ever
gIades OF Florida, biyouacked upon the side
OF the Rock Mountains. chased the Canaan
che and she Cherokee through New Mexico,
stood before the fire O. Buena Vista. charged
up the heights OF C1epuItepcc, and followed
'he victorious flag Of hi, country along the
plaza Of MeNeo and to the halls OF the Non
tczumas. Ills arm was covered with chey-
rons, SIX blue stripes, Indicating SIX consecu-
tive enlistment. and to red battle stripes,
IMPLYING Florida and Mexico-and with
these simple insignia he felt prouder than
ever did the white pIumed Murat at the head
OF his gaudy cavalty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

A SoRRowFUiL DAY IN CHARLEsTON-
The obzequies Of Bee, Barton and johnson
were celebrated with great pOmp IN Charles
ton on the 26;h Of July. The Mercury saws /:
Yesterday V as a day OF mingled gloom
and stern pride Mourning for the honored
dead occupied a nd stilled each heart. New
or since the nterment Of our venerable.
great and immortal statesman has so uniyer-
sal gush OF sor row welled up from the heart
Of our people. All business in the city was
suspended tho stores, seemingly with pre-
arrangement. We're all closed. Thousands
upon thousands, with rave faces. assembled;
men and wome4 on foot and III carriages &:
the windows wd re blocked with female faces
al. had asst mbled a the shrine Of the
dead"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

PoLITICAL RECoGNIrIoN-Th Bcpub-
lican State Convention OF Maine, on
"Wednesday, adopted the following resolu-
ton:
"Ra>o1ced, That We most cordially recoe-
nize and appreciate the unselfish devotion to
country manifested by the great mass Ct the
Democratic party throughout the loyal
States. Under the patriotic inspiration of
their late distinguished and deesly lamented
leader, Stephen \. Douglas, the members Of
that party, both native and adopted citizens,
have come forward to the defense OF the COM
mon flag, and with zeal which challenges
our warmcst admiration and receives our
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

The burglars of which We spoke a day or
two since have come. On Wednesday night
the grocery store Of Mr.. Dunn, A. Center
Rutland, was entered by an adroit move
ment from the outside. 4 hole sufficient TO
admit hand and arm was made. by which
the lcwer bolt oi the front door was TO be
reacLed-but afta rwards a more feasible en-
trance was obtained by side window. The
burglars evidently had possession Of the run
Of the shop-but aside from a few nuts. raj
sins, candies, and other refreshments. 70
thing was taken the thieves evidently being
scared off by some 'Outslde influence
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
COUNTERFEIT MONEY.

Another Of those extensive operations in
counterfeit money has developed itself. The
public and also the Banks il Troy, BalIston
Spa, Saratoga Strings and West Troy find
they are in possession of a considerable
amount of paper which they cannot with any
propriety call gilt edged paper, inasmuch
as it is what is commonly called counterfeit
money" The Bills are of the denomination
of So and SO, on the Prescott Bank, of DIFF
ferent dates, and some of them look as
though they had been in circulation for
months, the edges being worn and they have
private marks on the back, &c. They are
said to be a fac simIle of the genuine notes
of the Bank, and cannot well be detected
therefore the public viii only be safe in the
matter-as they will be perfectly justfed-in
refusing all IS and SO bills on the Prescott
Bank, Lowell Mass
None of the above described bills have
made their appearance in this place yet, bu
counterfeit 81 bills on the Bradford (Vt)
Bank made their appearance here yesterday.
The following is description Wig. girl sit
ting, cattle, canal boat and carson right
end, l, cattle, bridge, cars, &c.-left end,
female portrait.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

PERsoNAL-fhe Union Club of New
York have invIt III Prince Napoleon TO dine
with them on his return to that city. 1t will
be an elegant affair. When asked if be
would accept the invitation. he replied. Most
willingly
Ex-Governor Adams, Of South Carolina
died on Saturday week. He graduated al
Yale College in t53I.
Ex-Governor LIoseph Trumbull Of Connec-
ticut died at II Al tford on Sunday, al the age
Of IS years. He was native Of Connecticut,
and the grandson of the elder Gov. iona
than Irumbull. 30 well and fayorably known
IN history.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

'SECE~~IoN1 IN CANADA.-A secession
9ag was boistdd on the American Ho-e..
Hamilton, on Saturday. and was fakeu
down on Sundhy afternoon by the police.
An unlucky private in one Of the New
Yorl, regiments was wounded in the late
battle. and his father arrived at the hosnital
Just as the surt eon was removing the tall
from the back Of his shoulder. The bow Law
with his face downward on the pallet. All
my poor son = said the father mourntully. i
am very sorry for You. But it, bad place
TO be hit IN. thus in the 5acb.' The sufferer
turned over, barred his breast. and poiutira
10 the opening above the arm-pit, exclaimed.
Father, there's where the bali went in
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

EX-SEcRErARY HoLT.-The PL-l
phia Gazette says: MIR. Holt. OF by
no doubt be rendered one OF the vacant 50
on the Supreme bench. His exalted PaT-
ism, high sense Of duty, and great lega! .
ity well fit him for such position, ami 81.
loyal citizen Of the country will hail A.-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

Col. IILEs.-Ihe 81. Louis ror~
cent IT the Chica-o Tribune saws Of t.a-
Ger :-
The report that Col. Miles had b.e
privei Of his command for drunkenne-s.
will be court marsialed for dprelicti0n %.
ty on the 2Isf, causes no surprise IL
Louis. On his way from New 1Iexicy.
Miles passed through ST. Louis and rema
there a couple OF days. A prominent 80
sionist who knew him well, remarkc4
day after he left. that Colonel Mis- ha.
heart to 20 into the war, his sympathir> %
Southern, and nothing tout bis conn
kept him in the service. II ) hoped thar
had more 10 do with bis conduct or .- =
than treaehery. But lie Is talked O.. -.s-
a traitor, and there Is no reason w-.
truth should not be told.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

The names Of the petitioners presented
some days ago by Senator Breckinridge,pur-
porting 10 come from Niagara county, y. Y,
asking that the present difficulties may be
adjusted, have been sent Tor by prominent
gentlemen living in that county, who assert
that they are for-eries, and arc now engaged
I'm f.rrefinu oar The. f..-....-...-..-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
OUR FAT CONTRIBUTOR IN THE
HOME GUARD.

The moment the Flag was threatened
large bodies Of men were called upon to raj
ly in lis defence Being large-bodied man.
] rallied, and enrolled myself with the Home
Guards. ] he drill j. very severe on rn.. this
hot weather, although am constantly al
lowed an attendant with a tau aud Z. pitcher
Of ire-wate--
! am constantly reminded that one q tls
first requirements Of a soldier is 10 t8ro4 out
his chest and draw in hls stonaca. Ha.nr
been burned ont several times while oerusrv-
ing rooms In an ATTIC. have had consii,-rs-
bile practice IA mrowlnq or, mn chest. but bg
what system Of practice could I ever hope 10
draw in uy stomach / can't 'dress ur,~-
It's 70 use trying. Il my vest buttons arr ia
line ] ana far in the rear-and If ! to- the
mark, fearful bulge indicates nv position.
(IheEe Is no room for an argument ,f fs-
gard 10 NY sentIments-eVeTg body can see
al a glance jusf schere staud.) One even
ing We had new drill sergeant who sgss
near-sigbted. Running has eve down r.e
line, be exclaimed sharply:
What l. that man dong IN the ranks with
a bass drum 2
lie pointed Al ne, but hadn't any dram
It Wa 'he surplus stomach that / couldn't
draw in.
a., IN i's D-'. VI 'ig,liO''iiss JoAs' a. you
ii,H - "5 -. i'poI'. neg haEe got story
~, - ma We Hfat i-ean4 The
"a. 'A' dropped ny mus
Hs., a.,- - . q. '"'e-D2oA, began 70
- Y'' ''' ''..'1,hhsht l'r "-at
a. -'t ordered W.
i l'.',- ~. VIE 'T of Dahlgren
-'1-' la"r'catlons
49,, aus. 'D- - Des oI4 "A fl-
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ia'iti sel'.se' ny Ahaf7aeA l. tAfr&-1
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49, -'2' z',' ID.
IN ...i la.''i-s "-e-''el -|
oa'h Ne> .2T:atl. ~ was AT q m.st.fs 2.
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'''- ''-1 --.-ai --,..-' .-.--
''a- D-T- Pl' -@-..'- al --1 evening ----.-.c
-tt'Hi M
ne a'''s b. one Oh Inc thousand ans.
an W WHICH / am SUBJECTED ana A,.A.
o1' '-s CONS -i-'lil2 a.l-o'is-h co1.d eve %.
''-'.1 ''-s ~ SUNNI 10 il Ea''le' I'll 'a1
- -'. =, o---'' anu al-- mo- ~ 'e t+. 3@
a-'' ~ - -. -@-i'l CUE
=, ''SI-1a'- Spectator -Ll-i u =
m. "a. an IN 70;
~ YOU uilii inc "Aoie ol MN Al once
IN ~ T., ~ returned IL al Awful "nsi@.-
''t-' .L.., ~ sI-"o IN, -. .er,
"oai1 nave uil''eo LIN II ! had h2-
S1-.:s...;o..- t.-.-- t....-.-.,...
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I'll Co. T. Iii -.
80 ~ le LIaA'Li7 "il- Dc rel oa' '9.17
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

VIM. Lyon Mckenzie, who has figured so
largely in Canadian politics, is said to be dy-
ing. Some 4 me since his memory deserted
him, and no " he IS nearly helpless. lie
leaves only a homestead to his family, and
that not valut ble.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

The New York Tribune OF Saturday. as
sures the public, from facts beyond dispute
which have lieen communicated to them, that
at no time 81 bee the commencement Of hos
tilities has Il Ie national cause been so strong
or so hopeful as now.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

The Charleston Courier speaks Of Elas
Everett as a ''hireling raetorician. q"
next
The Morm0ns are neutral in -le wa-.
profess loyalty 10 the Union.
Iha commencement exercises of Boss
Co..a2~. az Brunswick. 1e-. uea9..
Monday
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

4 LARGE EGG.-Prof J 4mes Bic. le-
laid upon our table. Dal ha, inform --
hens egg which he saw go with liz a#a o..
that measured -ix and 0ne-ha.f inches s.
the &c small way." and seven and three .g-
inches the other VIII the fellow wte
eggs on the table Of the Woodstock stan
please ny again :-Freemaa.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

The RIGHT SPIRIT-It Is stated thai. in
reply to solicitations to appoint the friends
Of politicians TO posts under his command.
Gen Mcclellan replied that, if he could not
lave the selection OF his own subordinates
he would throw up his command.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

Gen, Butler is said to take a Jroader view
Of affairs than any man III the army
eye looking TO the right. and the other TO the
left.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

Tht Washington correspondent OF the New
York Post saws ri e Baltimore papers are 70
be requested 10 III sist from the publication OF
army.news heret bitter. and if they are Oh
streparous it Is PROBABLE that force will bee
used. The rebel are regularly supplied with
these papers. from which they derive valuable
intelligence of GU military affairs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
STATE ITEMS.

when their horse started and ran. Both
the men were thrown out-Mr. Kenyon strik-
ing his head against rock, smashing it in
most shocking manner, and was apparently
dead but while Mr. Convey, who was not Sc
riously injured, had gone in pursuit Of help,
he revived somewhat, arose 10 his feet, and
walked, for the distance Of one mile, to his
own home, On MS way thither, he passed
neighbor, stopped and talked with him said
he was killed, and wished his neighbor TO 20
home with hin and lay him out as he telt his
life ebbing last. He lived only about half an
hour alter reaching his own door
The Troy Times says that on Tuesday
July 30th, Mr.. Franklin c. PrindIe, Of Ar
lington, Vt, received the appointment of
Third Assistant Engineer in the L. ). Navy,
having passed rigid examination OF five
hours before the Board Of Examiners, con-
sisting Of Chief Engineer shock assisted by
Engineers Whipple and Te!ler.
a gang Of burglars have been operating
quite largely in ST. Adams. The Burlington
Times lays they are -uppos-. 70 belong 20
the same band that has recently na~u COM
hitting depredations in Castlecou and White
hall. They were in St, Aibans on Wednes-
day night, when they first entered the hou
of Mr.. l., K. Brainard, and robbed him Of
S103 in cash. Mr.. Robert kingsleys house
was next visited, and AIr. X. was relieved Of
heavy gold watch and $50 in cash. The
house of Mr.. H. g. Edison received a like
visit from the burglars. and his pants were
stolen and carried into the yard where they
were found in the morning, having been
dropped by the rascals. Three other houses
were also entered, but nothing was taken
At last accounts the robbers had not been
arrested.
In West Fairlee few days since, boy
about y years Of age, while playing with a
grind stone, had one OF ms thumbs caught in
some manner and broken compile teIy off at
the first joint, being held on the under side
ARMY APPOINTMENrs.-The following
are among the army Appointments and pro-
=. e.. ~. -. ....s-l..,
ii'o''ol1s i'oNi 'ef'n'n'' recent! ''''''''ii,7
by the Senate ;-Gardner ). BIodgett' As
si,tant Quartermaster, with rank of Captain
Abiiab Keith. Commissarv ot Subsistence
with rank of Captain; Thomas II. EIalsev.
ond Ta,r,z w Car.,.r,ar r,,.,n,.,a,s
@.,0 Wv
Charles a. "ebb' captain thirteenth Te9'-
ment of Infantry; Solomon f. Woodward.
First Lieutenant. fifteenth regiment Of IN
fantry'
Is Adams If R,rI,nrfon anil WortI;r.,-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15
KExTrckY LAal.LA1IvE ELECTION

KENTUCKY LEGISLATIVE ELECTION
The late election in Kentucky resulted ia an
overwhelming Union victory. a dispatch
states that nearly full returns from forty
counties show the election OF only three ST.
cessionis's to the legislature: but the di-loy-
al counties a.e H5t yet generally heard from.
Well informed politicians think tar Legi--
latur4 in each House 7il. be composed Of =
per cent Union men.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

Little Patti is married to d Rothschild,
naY. ~ IL. ..t e.e'HaJod bauhers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

Tie United STATES inspectors at Cleveland
recently stopped d munk destined tor the
| South, containing SIX eases OF about ninety
pounds OF opium, seventy dozen gold stars.
and thirty dpzen silver ones.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-15

-Ciare'uad Plaa,1lqaor.
, 1861-03-15

WILLIAM BILLINGS.
Sheriff Of Thurston County ", 7.
, 1861-03-15
i. O. OfO. F.

HF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF -
OLYMPIA LODGE, No. l, ]. o. of o. f.. I<tS<<
week, at 6 O'Clock 10 Barne's New hail. next
door to the office Of the Washington Standard.
All members in good standing in the order are invit
ed to attend SAM. DEAVENP0RT, N. G.
, 1861-03-15
IAE MEDICAL ANO SURGICAL INSTITUTE

or DR.. l.. Czapkay, Is already secured in position
which places it, as its proprietor far above the as.
saus OF envy and professional malice In the schools
OF France the highest prizes are often awarded to
practitioners in this department Of medical science
and they occupy with Others, equally lofty position
in the profession. Ricord is illustrous example,
shining light among the philosophical stars of his age
in Europe, and Dr. Czapkay has fully equalled him in
this country, as a proof Of which, the Philadelphia
College Of Medicine complimented him with Dpo-
ma. and the honorary dd eundem degree Selecting
this as his field Of operation, although qualified as
graduate of the University Of Pesh and the late Chief
Surgeon of the Chief Surgeon Of the Hungarian Rev
olutionary army, for more extended labors. Dr. L. j
Czapkay has bent his earnest attention to the cure OF
Chronic aud private diseases In which he has become
great expert that he is regarded as the lea
der in this branch of his profession throughout the
United States and bis portrait and biography are pub.
shed as matter OF interestto their readers In the
most exclusive journals. The Doctors offices are at
his medical and Surgical Institute, on Sacramento
street, corner Of Ledesd0r nearly opposite the bull
dings ofthe Pacific Mail steamship Company.
s5-We ask particular attention Of our readers tn
the sworn certificates Of remarkable cures in another
column Of this paper.
DR.. L. ]. CZAPKAY'S PRIVATE MEDICAL and
Surgical Institute Is on Sacramento street. below
Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship
Comparys office, San Francisco. The Doctor offers
free consultation, and asks remuneration unless be
effects cure.
as- Persons not wishing to lose time in correspond
please enclose $40 in their letters and they will
get immediate attention to their cases.
Address, L. J. CZAPKAY. NJ. D.,
3m l4l San Francisco, Cal.
, 1861-03-15

loved, and insensibly we have been brought
10 contemplate, and look calmly upon that
which, short time since, we would have
repeled with horror.
have, therefore, felt it to be my duty
to call your attention to the law involved
ip offences against the government
Treason and misprision of treason are
thus defined by the constitution aud laws
of the United States:
The third section Of the third article pro-
yides, "that treason against the United
States shall consist only in levying war
AGAINST them, or in adhering to their enc
mics giving them aid and comfort" Again,
the same section provides that "the Con,
gress shall have the power to declare the
punishment of treason"
Ip pursuance Of the power thus confer
red, Congress passed an act, which was
approved April 80, 1890. which provides
in section /, shat if any person or persons,
owing allegiance to the United States Of
America shall levy war against them, or
shall adhere to their enemies, giving them
aid and comfort within the United States
or elsewhere, and shall be thereof convic-
ted. on confession in open court, or on the
testimony of two witnesses to the same
overt act of treason whereof he or they
shall stand indicted, such person or persons
shall be adjudged guilty Of treason against
the United States, and shall suffer DEATH"
Section 2. Thatif any person or per-
sons, having knowledge of the commission
Of any act Of treason aforesaid, shall con-
ceal, and not, as soon as may be, disclose
and make known the same to the President
ofthe United States, or some of the Judges
thereof, or to the President or Governor of
o particular State, or some one Of the
Judges or justices thereof, such person or
persons, on conviction, shall be adjudged
guilty of msprision Of treason, aud shall
be imprisoned not exceeding seven years,
and 6ned not exceeding one thousand dol
lars"
1t will be seen how, under violent and
excited impulses men may be led into posi-
tions of antagonism to the government.
These eau ultimately result in evil, and,
only evil to those who would subvert the
law, and resist the constituted authorities
of the country. l ask you, gentlemen to
consider on these things.