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be conducted accOr ling - the usAGrs aud
rights OF military service that during its
continuance, the rec 1gnizfd maxim that ~ the
safety Of the State is the highest law. sub
oriipates the rights of property, and dom
mates over civil relations.
3l-Th4t therefore. We Do hereby declare
that in our Judgment the President of the
United States, as the commander in chief Of
the army, and the officers under him have
the right II emancipate all persons held as
slaves in any military district in q state OF
instruction against the National Govern
ment and that We respectfully advise tina;
such ur!cr Of emancipation be issued when
ever thu stma vii avail to weaken the pow
er of the rebellion IN arms, Or 10 strengthen
the military power Of the loyal force.
Mr.. Damn Of Indiana moved u lay the
resolution en the table, bat the motion was
dis greed to-yeas 81, nays 20.
The question recurring on Mr.. Elliott 5
resolution, Roscoe l.. C9nklin Of New York
proposed an amendment, which Mr., Elliott
accepted - as T. make the resolution apply
t. the slaves Ut di,uyal citizens.
On mott n Of Mr. stevens Il Penn, the
further consideration of the resolution was
postponed until tomorrow, week. in order
that II may be discussed and amendments
submitted lie Was in favor of the main
features Of the Proposition but desired mo4i-
GcltiJn.
Mr.. Campbell Of Pa, gave notice that he
would call UP the flowing on next week,
Tuesday.
Rcsoirca, That in legislating to meet the
exigencies Of the present rebellion, Congress
saould eonfscate the pr pertg, slaves in
cluded, of all rebels, and protect the prop
erty and rights, under the Constitution and
laws, Of all loyal citizens.
Mr. Stevens, of Pa, submitted the fol-
lowing for future consideration
Whereas, slavery has caused the present
rebellion in the United States and " IS
there can be no solid and permanent peace
in this rcpuhlic, US long as that institution
exists within and whereas, slaves are now
used by the rebels as an essential means oi
supporting and protraetlng the war; ano
whereas. by the law of nations, it Is right L
Iiberate the slaves of an enemy 10 weaken
his power therefore,
Belt enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives OF the United States, in
Congress assembled, That the President be
requested to declare free, and to direct al
our Generals and officers in command, 10 or
der freedom u all slaves who shah leave then
masters or aid in quelling the rebellion.
ID And be it further resolved, That the
United States pledge the faith of the nation
to make full and lair compensation 20 all
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-12-06
the POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

ask attention to the report of the Post
master General, the following being sum
mary statement OF the condition Of the de-
partment The revenue from all sources
during the fiscal year, ending June 80, ls6l
including the annual permanent appropria-
ton Of 500 900 for the transportation oil
free mail matter, was 5000 300 10. being
about two per cent less than the revenue for
ls60, The expenditures were $I3 ,G06, 80
ll-showlng a decrease Of more than eight
per cent. as compared with those of the pre-
yious year, and leaving an excess Of cxpendi.
lures over the revenue for the last fiscal year
Of over $j51 1862 II The gross revenue for
the year ending June 80, 1868, is estimated
at an increase Of four per cent. on that OF
lSGl, making $S,GS3 200, to which should
be added the earnings Of the Department in
carrying free matter, viz $500 900, making
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1861.
state of Maine.

VOLUME VII, NUMBER XLyI,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-12-06
TnE WORLDS FAIR

At your late session a pint resolution aus
adopted authorizing tie President to ttL.
measures for facilitating proper Representa-.
ton OF the industrial interests Of the United
States at the Exhibition Of Industry Of all
Nations, 10 b. holden a, London in The wear
1862 regret to say have been unable 10
give personal attention 10 tins subject a sub
Jeet at once 50 interesting in itself, ami 80
extensively and intricately connected with
the material prosperity Of the world
Through the Secretaries of State ami ot the
Interior, plan or system has b-,n devised
and partially masured, which viii be la.d
before you.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-12-06
Tie RETIREMENT

S'iNJf. s@hiLst, 4 srclC<c. lAF yQsir coilr
sIicrs,ion whrA further marks of recognition
Is dus - hiiG aud ourselves e. a grateful
feopie-
ArfpINTHENH OF \ NEw goGa 4SDIR-fN CurEs.
Muh the retirement Of General Scott came.
the Executive duty of appointing in HIS
stead General. lint hict Of the army. II Is
fortunate Circumstance ihai neither in
council Or in country was there, 50 far as
know any difference of opinion as 10 the
proper prrson u be selccied The rcA,
Ch4l repeatedly expressed his iudgmi
favor OF General Met L.u.ua Tor the l0sA
and ia thls the nation seemed to gives VI II
unous concurrence. The designation on =
Mcclellan r therefore, in cunsiderable~> 1
sree the selection Of the country as Well
the Executive, aud hrt.,e Ilsere r. letter reaV
son To believe there Viii b. given him the
sonhienes and cor Aal support thus by far
Implication promised, and wlthort which
be cannot with 80 full efficiency serve the
country Ii has been said that ose DAD
General is letter than two god ones. ana
the saying Is true. If taken 10 mean that an
army Is better directed by single M
though inferior, than by two superior me
at variance and cross purposes and the
is true in all JOINT operations wherein Tin
engaged can have none but n eominon ~ If
view and eau differ only as to eP board
means. In storm at sea no one not IN.
can wish the stnp to sink, and Ger because
unirequently all 81 down tansle mind can
TOO many will direct, and
he allowed TO control. ,........ 80
:, tlop that the insnrree-
IL continues 70 i exclusively a war upon
ton Is largely Ioi popular government and
70. .ne hrst pri"othe people. conclusive eSi-
Ine fishts. is found in the mdst grave ana
aen . q considered public Documents a.
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coast Of llAileras, Port Rp'
near savannah, and Ship
hkcwisr have some geqeral
ular IN yemeHts in 1911 .
North Carolina aud ~ "
l hose things deinonst
Of tie | MON Is adyIncK'
ward. sc
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
ell residences have been rendered him for that
FRoNl WASHINGTON.

WAsuINGroN, Dec Federal scouts that
have just returned from Virginia report that
rebel regiment, one thousand strong, occu-
pies Germantown, and that there is large
body OF the enemy at CenteViile. The whole
number OF rebel troops in The vicinity Of Ma
nasSaS Junction are estimated at 10000.
The chief Justice and associate justices Of
the supreme court # the United States, and
its officers, paid their respects 10 the president
at tie executive mansion on Monday last.
Martin S Harris of New York, has been
appointed acting master in the navy, on tenn
porary service. Eli Brown of Marbehead,
Mass, and Robert Smms Of New York, who
were appointed acting masters mates, have
deserted after drawing two months advance
pay,
Numerous applications for appointments as
suffers have been made to the war department,
which has no power to appoint them The
following is the law on the subject as contain
ed in the revised army regulations Troops
IN campaign, in detachment, Or IN district ser
vice will be allowed suffers at the rate OF one
for every regimcntal corps or separate delach-
ment upon the recommendation OF the council
of the ADMINISTRATION, subject 10 the approval Of
the general or other officer in command"
Gen Bcnham, commanding in western Nir
ginia arrived here, to-day and Immediately
reported to the proper authority.
The West India Mail Company, in &C nse.
quence of the Trent affair, ordered all agents
to furnish no more coal to United States vcs-
sells. The pirate Sumter was al Port Royal,
Martinique, Nov. 9th, coaIing. The Iroquois
received the news on the l2th, and started in
pursuit.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05

SEDALIA, Dec. 4--rhe country west Of
here Is again reported to be overrun by numer-
Gus bands OF rom fifty to seventyive men
each, who represent that they are from Prices
army. They enter every Union man's house
and carry off all the bedding, clothing, and
provisions they can find, and drive off all the
horses and cattle The large gangs have teams
and wagons 10 transport their booty They
will undoubtedly run to Price as soon as they
can steal enough to supply their wants tor TIE
winter. y detachment Of cavalry lett here
This morning and we shall probably soon hear
OF same skirmshCs
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
Antt10ms
SNERIFF'S .SALE.-CoMMoNwEALrn

~ II ERIFF'S. .SALE.-CoiMoNw
- OF MAssACHCs RTTs. Worcester, S., November 20,
lGl.-By virtue Of an execution which issued udr :
mgnt in favor Of James Hoy of Worcester in the county
~ Worcester against Dennis Lee OF Worcester, in the
county Of Worcester End day of November before
the Police Court tho city of Worcester I'm the
Worces er d. !s5 have taken ali the right in equity
that the said Dennis Ice bad the twenty third day 0f
october A. - s6l the day when the was attached
mesnc ornow has to redeem certain mortgaied
real estate situated IN Worcester ana the that
scrbed In mortgage dccd thereof from the said Dennis
Lee to H. d. Holmes recorded In the Registry Of Deeds
for said couny book 569 page lI and on Saturday, the
twcuv-eighth dAv Of December next at two O'Clock iu
the afternoon, office IN Worcester No. Central
Exchange, shall offer tor sale by public auction, the
highest bidder said right in equity Of redemption.
r23 d3sih j. DAY. Deputy sheriff.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
DIED.


IN this city Dec l. Sarah, wife Of the late Capt Chris
tOphc~ Mason. So
Funeral fridav, at II A. u AT No. Is Green street.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend.
In this city. Nov Is. scnrl0tla, Ida Frances, only
dar-htero Henry and Marion B Iicbarts aged yrs
IN RclmOnd, Va, Nov %, Charles Lamb Il prisoner
belonging to Co A. 18th Massachusetts regiment.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
GEN. 1gccLELLAN An pvuE.

BALTIMORE, Dee 4-Gen. Mcclellan paid
flying visit to his ialni at Parkton, BaIt-
more county, this morning returning to
Washington by special train, this evening.
lie was IN citizens dress, and appeared to be
in excellent health.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
GEN. Ros,,NCRANz.

WHEELING, Dee. 4.-Gen. Rosencranz and
staff arrived here, to-day, where he will make
his winter headquarters. Several vacant reb-
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
BARNARD, SUMMER, a co
TE1HE NEW MUSIC BOOK,
BY LOWELL AND WILLIAM MASON.
ASAPH: or, THE CHOIR BOOK !:

ASAPH; or, THE CHOIR BOOK:
Collection Of Vocal Music Sacred and Secular, for
Chyirs, Singing Schools Musical Societies and Con.
ventons, and the Home Circle.
just issued and contains nearly all matter,
pri,ing very attractive MANUAL for SINGING SCHOOLS
a COLLECTION OF CHURCH Music and COLLECTION
OF FouR-PAET SONGS and GLEEs, all in one volime'
Price SIS per ..ozcn. For sale by Booksellers gem
orally.
Published at Nos and Mercer street. New York by
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-05
NEW PICTURE FRAME MANU-
AN FACTORY,
NO. 2O7 MAIN STREET.

The subscriber begs leave inform his friends and the
public generally that he has purchased the establish
nent of X. WkYER, on SOuthbridge street. and remov
ed the 20i lain street, part Of a. w. SAwYERs
Music STORE, where he can be found and will be happy
to lee h h,striends.
snail constantly keep on hand all kinds of Moulding
which wilt Sell cheaper by the running feet than can be
obtained to get at the shortest notice
niy stvle Looking Glass Picture FRAMES at lowest
pri es have hand fine collection OF Engravings,
iramej suitable Holiday Presents Please call and
see them. ~.r.x r.rosa
" B-My Cabinet Making Shop, on Waldo street, is
carried on as formerly, where shall always he ready to
walt my customers. u4m 10
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
Letter from Camp Taylor.

CAMP TAYLOR, May Z, 1861.
FRIEND ELER;-Having little spare time
at present, and knowing the Fremont people al
ways to be glad to hear from their friends, take
the liberty to ask little spare room in your
valuable paper
Wear all well, with one or two exceptions of
bad colds. There is no more complaint on the
part of the men in regard to the provisions as a
vast improvement, both as regards quality and
quantity, have been made The men are all in
good spirits knowing the good cause they are
engaged in. We are all ready and anxious for
active servive
l must not forget to mention, that two days
after we arrived here, l got sick. Not being
accustomed to camp out, | went up town and
stopped with some friends until got well.-
Coming back to Camp, they had it reported that
had deserted, thing did not like to hear
very well. But l am at my post, and shall re-
main so to the last, unless stricken down to rise
no more.
The beautiful Flag made, and presented to our
Company, by the Ladies of Fremont we have
received with great Joy, and are very proud OF
it. We shall stand by it to the last man.
Two Regiments have left our Camp already
and we will all of us leave this week. The first
two Fremont companies are attached to the 9Th
IeSlneHt anu lelJ WIN lneu heBllnenJ lOf
Camp Dennison last week.
Our Company will be mustered into the Uni
ted States service to-day.
Our routine of duty for The present is about
as follows; We rise in the morning at half past
four o'clock; take breakfast at five, and then the
Roll is called. After Roll call each company
has to furnish 10 men for guard The men have
to be ON guard "a hours-two on and four off.
The balance of the Company is then drilled un-
q then nd ant Iinn
after which we are again marched around until
about five o'clock. And then supper, after
which comes the fun. You can sec as many as
40 camp-fires burning all around the ring, and
hardy looking men with their blankets on STAN
ding close to each fire. The boys amuse them
selves by wrestling, boxing jumping, and rela-
ting anecdotes, DC.
The drum is beating, calling the men TO duty
and must close. When we get into new quar-
ters, shall write to you again, of the doings Of
our Company
Yours, truly, NJ. JUDKEIWICZ.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
Persecution at the South.

We have seen in this city, says the n. Y.
Tribune, whole families-men, women and
children--who have been compelled TO es-
cape from Virginia, and were glad to escape
with their lives. They have left farms and
houses, implements and furniture, horses,
cattle and produce, as spoils to the mob
Sometimes they have been permitted the
use of their own teams to the nearest vail-
way stations; but once there, they have left
horses and carriages standing at the road
side for the use of whomsoever chose TO
take possession, and have got into the first
train, stripped of all their worldly wealth,
except the clothes they stood it. Only
two weeks ago, we had from the lips of the
head of a family, an account of their escape.
At IL o'clock at night, he received notice
that they must leave within twelve hours,
unless he took the oath of allegiance to
Virginia, and enlisted in local company.
He swore that $50 help him God" he would
never raise bis hand against the flag under
which he and his had always found pTotec-
ton. In the morning they effected their
escape, leaving even the breakfast table as
they rose from it. This man has left be-.
hind him not less than $4,000 worth Of
property, of which now, no doubt his rebel
neighbors are in the full enjoyment. These
are examples merely of numerous instances.
The persecution which has already been
brought against hundreds and perhaps
thousands of persons, compelling them to
fly for their lives, has brought upon that
class which is reluctant to engage in rebel
lion all the horrors Of the most relentless
war
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
A Noble Act.

The Columbus correspondent of the Cncin-
natl Commercial furnishes the following item:
Tuesday afternoon Major Burbank mustered
Captain Beatty's Morrow county Company into
service. The regulations required him to reject
private McNeal, who had but one eye. He had
been instrumental in enlisting the Company and
was very popular with his comrades The mex
or1ible decision crushed him, and he wept like q
child Instantly First Lieutenant Carpenter
rendered his resignation and the gallant lads
with unanimous acclaim, elected McNeal and
then burst into tears. Carpenter, the noble fel
low, stepped into the ranks with alacrity, ant
will shoulder his musket like patriot. Sucl
magnanimity proves that the age of heroes is
not departed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10

The Charleston Courier publishes this
dispatch addressed to Governor Pickens by
IN ex-President Of the United States:
Richmond, April 25-9 P. M-To Gov
ernor Pickeus: We are fellow-citizens once
moro by an ordinance passed this day
Virginia has adopted the provisional con-
stitution of the Confederate States.
JOHN TYLER.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10

little incident which occurred during the trip Of the
fifteen companies moved the other day from Columbus to
Camp Dennson, TO show the effect the present mill
tary preparations in the North likely produce
the thinking citizens Of the rebel States. AS the train
bearing the volunteers stopped at Xenia Mississippi ian,
who had been there for few days, went board He
passed through the whole rain noted the appearance
and spirits Of the troops, asceraned the number they
had left at Camp Jackson at stepped into the tee
graph Office, and sent dispatch to his brother, saying
I" have Of the Northern troops pack up at
once and bring sister North, without days deay
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10

A Witty PATRIOT AND SoLDIFR. - While
Lieut.. Slemmer was in command of Fort Pick
ems General Brown, of the Secession forces, sent
a demand for its surrender. Lieutenant Slem-
mer instead of complying with the demand, sent
to inquire the number of troops besiegng the
fort. General Brown, evidently desirous of fur
nishng him with full information on this point,
replied that he had LOO men under his imme-
diate command, and 5000 more within whistle
call. Lieutenant Slemmer's reply was" You
had better be0in to whistle"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
southern FeeIIngs NORTH.

Tho New Albany Ledger says:
The mail boat Jacob Strader went up to
Cincinnati yesterday, crowded with women
and children from the South. The Tele-
graph was as crowded on Monday.
The Jeffersonville Railroad also carried
out large number who did not like to 90
through Cincinnati, on account Of tho ter
rible stories circulated in the South about
the treatment of Southerners in that city,
Why this exodus from the Southl
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
Gen. WOOL.

Maj. Gen. Wool has BEEN tfped to Troy.
Previous to his leaving Ner = 90 he wrote, in
answer 10 n letter:
For myself, I may truly - tliat desire no
other reward of any kind, have come here to
aid in this crisis, and TO do everything in my
power TO put down the traitors to the Govern
ment. For one, i shall never consent to any
compromise or submission until those who are
in rebellion to the Government shall lay down
their arms restore the forts, arsenals, and prop,
erty that have been stolen, and the flag Of the
United statesLour Stars and Stripes, identified
with all our rsnown and glory--to their proper
places.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
rho Prospeota az Camp DennIson.

A gentleman who was at Camp Deunison on
Friday last informs the Cincinnati Times that
the troops are arriving so rapidly into camp,
that they are in distress for the want Of quar-
ters. Eight hundred arrived there Thursday
evening and occupied all the quarters then va
cant. Fifteen hundred more arrived yesterday
mornings and were obliged TO proceed immedi-
ately TO work, notwithstanding the heavy rains
10 erect quarters for their accommodations
There are at present five thousand troops at
Camp Dennison. There are four hundred SEN
tinels on guard all the time. The pckets arc
extended for three miles around the camp, and
no person is allowed within the line of sentinel;
without pass. Everything is conducted Will
military order, under the United States rules.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10

The 9Th Regiment held an election on
Saturday evening, which resulted as fol-
lows:
For Colonel-Herman G. DePuy; Lieu
tenant Colonel--F. E. Franklin Of Tifin /;
Major-H. F. Wilson of Elyria.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
Arms at Columbus.

Yesterday Sl9 boxes of arms and ammunition
arrived here per freight train, consigned to Gov.
Dennison; also four bales Of blankets per Ameri-
can Express Company. The American Express
Company also brought four boxes of arms this
A. NJ, and the Adams Express Company eight
boxes of arms. Invoices were received here
last evening of 1000 more stand of arms from
the Watervliet Armory, N. Y. Quarter Master
Gen. Wood, on his recent visit to New York,
purchased, for the use of the State of Ohio, 1000
Enfield rifles; 1000 Sharpe's carbines, new pat
tern; 1000 Sharpe's rifles with sword bayonets;
500 range rifles with sword bayonets, and Is
dragoon sabres. An order has been sent to
Europe for one hundred thousand dollars worth
rive
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
stray Bricks and Fugitive Shots.

1t is said that when Col. Benjamin f.
Butler, in command of the Massachusetts,
Regiment landed, some of the authorities
of Annapolis protested against the passage
of Massachusetts troops over Maryland soil,
when he replied:
Sir, we came here not rs citizens o
Massachusetts, but as citizens and soldier:
of the United States, with no intention tc
invade any State; but TO protect the Capi
tai of our common country from INVASION
We shall give no cause of offence; but
there must be no fugitive shots nor stray
bricks on the way.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
The Ohio volunteers.

A Columbus (o.) correspondent of the N. Y.
Times says of our troops:
The intelligence of these troops is a remarka-
BILE feature of the movement. Gov. Medary
says that there are thousand recruits competent
to be Governor of Ohiol
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10


"PEAcE."-At tho point of the bayonet
Peace
After the Rebel crew shall haul down
their colors, and disband their forces
Peace
When jeff Davis and those arch traitors
Wigfall, Toombs, Yancey and Rhett shall
have been shot or hung-Peace!
When our forts and arsenals shall havo
been retaken by the United States Govern
ment; shall have crushed out the last vestige
of the Rebellion and beable to dictate such
terms to Traitors as Traitors deserve
then Peace!
Until then WAR to the knife, and
DEATH TO THE REBELS.
Those arc our sentiments, and we believe
the sentiments of United New England.
-Nes0 England Paper.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
The Number Of rroops Callcd For.

The troops called out by the order Of Monday al
additional to the 1000 already required, that th
whole number called for by the Government thus far is:
Volunteers by proclamation 5000
Volunteers for three years servic, 10000
Regulars for Eve years service ..-------. $4,000
Seamen for Eve years service ice..-..--.--.--1 $4,000
Total.---.--.------ .l5s, 900