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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

evidently, the appointments should not be
made by the Governor. f4aM m
Mr.. DEvORE regarded most Of these officers
as superauous, and only designed to tighten the
labors of the officers. They were not known TO
the regular service. He could but think that
some OF the members of the House were crazy
on this subject As to the Constitution, 1t does
not appear TO stand In the way OF any thing: he
instanced the Chief Of Artillery, the Medical
Director, and the Judges Advocate, as wholly
useless. y VI fkFAH
Mr.. STEDMAN said he did not make oppo--
sition 10 the bill itself; but thought it provided
for too many officers; and he thought itrequir-
ed wedding out, which he proposed to do He
was favorable to the amendment OF Mr.
Browne. Doc fr 3Nlnhs.ap ..f4
Mr. FLAGG explained the difference between
the U. s. service and our militia system. ms
bill, he showed provided for officers not 10 the
u. s. service, when there is surplus OF ofhcers
who can be detailed to fill them, while our mill
tia system provides no surplus, and hence the
necessity Of these officers Our system, he said,
was after the style of the old military system OF
the last century; aud this bill isrequired 70 sup
ply the defects 8E.ca@ ~ -,
> Mr.. ROBINSON made no pretensions to mill.
tary skill. He was peace man, and inexpe.
rienced in these matters. He could not J9dge
OF this bill in detail. But II had been careiuliy
prepared by the military committee, and 1t was
demanded as q necessity by those In command
That was enough for him. II additional ofncere
were necessary, he was willing to vote. he
would not hesitate, when the success OF our ar
mics, or their safety or efficiency demands IT,
TO allow the demand. .i'i.
Mr.. STEDMAN withdrew bis amendment
, striking out the Division Judge Advocate.
Mr.. BALDWIN replied to Mr.. Voris' argu
ment as to the constitutional question involved
and especially the theory that the militia Law
, did not apply to the forces provided for in thi
|, bill He was in favor of the amendment offeret
! BY Mr.. Browne.
a Mr. VORIS said the Legislatures short tim
/ ago conferred upon the Executive the very pow
a er refused to him in this amendment. He wa
for strengthening the arm OF the executive
/, rather than to cast an imputation of incapacit
Z upon him. He hoped the House would uphol
I those who by law were expected TO comman
and direct.
. Mr. SCOTT, Of Warren. moved an amend
ment that makes the bill applicable to any mil
4 tia hereafter to be called into active service
which was agreed to.
a Mr.. BLAKESLEE said that at fret he wa
4 disposed to oppose this bill; but on revieWin
!. the matter, he was prepared to support it, as
). necessary means for the proper arrangement
our military system. He would not, at th
same time, cease to watch carefully the mannt
in which the means of the State were dispose
d of, and carefully supervise the expenditure
e money.
appointed on the third committee of Conferent
"a on H. B. 29l--For leasing the canals.
= The House then took recess.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07


r We take the following from the Wash
ington correspondence of the New York ITib-
une:
ACTIVITY OF THE REBELs.-Captain Oakes,
late of the army in Texas, and one Of the ofh-
GERS under General TWiggs' command, reported
at headquarters this morning, he having just
arrived from his late post. His account OF mat.
tiers Southwark is very suggestive and full OF
interest. Throughout the entire South he motto
ed the greatest possible activity. Troops were
gathering at ell principal points, the men look
ed we'll, drilled well, and seemed enthusiastic
in their esteemed sacred cause. He says troops
are not only concentrated at Norfolk, but at
Lyuchburg, aud that the course of the Admin.
istration in following up its warlike preparations
with the greatest vigOr can not be too highly
commended. The people Of the South are ac-
tually insane with the desire for conquest.
"Our rights" was their cry at first, but now the
legend on their banners reads, "Ho for the Cap.
taln' "Down with the Yankees" "a bas :
Abolition" Their men are well armed, and
are accustomed to handling arms, and, in the
opinion Of Captain Oakes, though mortified 70
give it, they are able, If brought in conflict VIII
our Northern troops, man to man, to whip them
| Our only resource is in providing overwhelming
numbers. He states that, having temporary
leave Of absence, he managed, by the exercise
Of great caution and considerable ingenuity, II
make his escape from that country. His i'm
preston is that the Federal troops there will al
be captured by the secession army. u -9l
Capt. OAKEs, for aught we know, may be
good judge of the qualities of fighting men, bu
we will venture the prediction that the volun
teer army from Ohio will be found to be equal
man for man, to any troops it may be their 10
to encounter during the struggle. Mark that.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07
Tho Cost of the Army.

The appropriations for the Army OF the
United states for the year ending June SO, leOl'
wsre ga 966 537 &C, or triAe less than fifteen
m,i,liop dollra. For the preceding year, the
exneuditures for the Army were $lS'S'S'o4' 10
By the official returns, it appears 'na'
the whole number of officers and men IN
the United States Army last year. was only
10 ssl; though the number authorized Oy Ia"
was about eighteen thousand yet but ABOUT ."0'
thirds of that number we're actually enlisted
If an army, say of thirteen thousand eoS's'
when no. engaged in actual warfare ht'een
million dollars, an army of one hundred tnou
ssud. to make no account of the expense ol
placiug it on war footing and maintaining II
in that condition, will cost one hundred anu HI
teen million dollars, and an army OF two nun
dred thousand, which may be deemed necessary
shortly to raise, viii cost the sum OF two nun
dred aud thirty millions year.
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contraband Of War.


The following definitions from Bouvier's Law
Dictionary will be found useful by many OF our
readers:
CoarRABASD, Marine Law.)-Its most ex-
tensve sense means all commerce which is car
ried on contrary to the laws of the State. The
term is also used to designate all kinds Of mer-
chandse which are used, or transported, against
the interdictions published by ban or solemn
cry. ..
2 The term Is usually applied to that un-
lawful commerce which is 30 carried on in time
of war. Commodities particularly useful in
war are c0ntraband, as arms, ammunition, hor-
ses, timber for ship building, and every kind oil
naval stores. When articles come into use as
implements of war, which were before limo
cent, they may be declared to be contraband.-
The greatest difficulty to decide what is contra
band, seems to have occurred in the case oil
provisions, which have not been held to be uni
versally contrsband. Though Vattel admits
that they become so on certain occasions, wher
there is an expectation Of reducing an enemy BY
| famine.
8. In modern times one Of the principal critic
ria adopted by the courts for the decision Of tn
question whether any particular cargo Of pro
I visions be confscable as contraband, is TO ex
anime whether those provisions be in rude
manufactured state, fer all articles In such ex
aminations are treated with greater indulgence
in their natural condition than when wrought u
for the convenience Of the enemy's immediat
use. Iron unWrought is, therefore, treated will
indulgence, though anchors and other iDstru'
ments fabricated out Of it are directly c,ntra
| band. y ~ Pg
4. ContrabaId of war, is the act by which, il
times of war, neutral vessel introduces, o
attempts to introduce, into the territory of on
Of the belligerent parties, arms, ammunition, O
other effects intended for, or which may serve
hostile operations.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07
Terrible Tragedy in Marietta-Au Incendiary
Wounds Two Men and Commits Suicide.

At Marietta, in this State, on Wednesday
evening, Ist instant, William Mcbride, des-
perate character, rendered notorious by being
suspected and tried, last summer, for setting
FIRE to the late John o. Grams Touring mills.
shot Judge Davis Green, an estimable citizen
Of that city, under these circumstances: Judge
Green defended McBride-when on trial for friog
Grams mil and after Mcbride was acquitted,
he refused to pay Green's fees, and G. executed
an attachment on McBride's goods.
As the Judge was passing McBfide's house
on Wednesday night, Mob. raised the window
and shot the Judge in the back, with q shotgun
loaded with slugs. Fortunately there were too
many slugs in the gun for the charge Of powder,
and the Judge escaped mortal injury.
McBride's house was Immediately surround
ed by tremendous crowd Of excited people, but
Mob had barricaded all the doors, and threat
eped to shoot the first man that approached his
dwelling. After time the crowd placed senti-
nels with rifles pointed at McBride, with orders
to shoot him If he stirred. while others went to
the back door and broke in. Mcbride moved,
and two sentinels fred, without effect. Mcbride
returned the iire, woundDg one Of the sentinels.
Three shots we're then heard in the house, and
the posse breaking 10 found Mcbride dead, hav
ing shot himself through the heart.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

IMPORTANT TO FooT SoLDlERs.-Ho,0 TO Clothe
the Feet and Keep Them Comfortable Il. Bills
tering burning, soreness and tenderness OF the
soles Of the feet may almost invariably be pre-
vented, even when marching for days together,
and over heated road, by soaping the sole OF
the stocking-that is, covering it with q thin
coating of the cheapest brown soap. This, at
the same time. keeps the skin of the sole COOL
hardens it, and prevents inflammation. Coarse
cotton socks are the best for walking.
Q. Don't wear woolen socks when march
ing. not even thin ones, no matter in what cli'
mate.
8. The boot or shoe should have q thick SOLE
It is not sufficient that they should be simply
"double soled," the coles should be ut least hall
an inch thick; If three-fourths of an inch, or an
inch, all the better; they are more expensive
but II we'll made thoy will last long time, and
even in the warmest weather, will be found easy
to walk in, the feet easily becoming accustomed
TO their weight.
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rha unlon and lhe Oenslitu.iOn.


We are now, as weever have been, ior 'he
Union and the Constitution as It is. We 60 Tor
maintaining both at all hazards and at every
tacrifce, save the sacrifice Of that liberty ana
,hose rights which the Constitution and Union
were formed TO secure ta
We have no sympathy with those who viola'e
the Consultation, or seek to divide the Union,
We have ever protested against the FOLLY ana
madness Of both, and shall continue to 90 So
We regard the Union as OF priceless yaiue' pc
cauae Il is the guarantee of our national inde'
pepdeuce, and while the provisions OF the Con-
stitu,;on are faithfully observed, 1t is the secnr'
ty of our political and personal liberty we
contend, therefore, that It ought 10 Do pre-
served. ra a..l
But while maintaining this position with
uuAipching frmness, it is our duty and the duty
of every man who reyerences the Constructor
and loves the Union based upon it, to guarc
with watchful care, lest in an attempt to pre-
serve the Union, the eacred bond that has 81
long united US together as one people should b'
broken. The jealousy that would guard tn
Union from disruption, should also be arouse'
En- nreserve the Constitution inviolate.
We hear intmations from influential quarter
Of resOrtipg TO certain modes for maintaining
the Union, which would be most gross and pal
u,ble violations Of the Constitution. Let u
cling to the Constitution with the ardor and dc
termination with which we cling to the Union
For one cannot be preserved without MAINTAIN
ing the other, aud would not be worth PreserV
ing, If 1t could be. lL'|
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

Two TRAINS TO ANNAPoLIs JUNCTION YEsTER.
pAY.-Ye yesterday the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company dispatched two trains to the AM
ma apolis Junction, the first leaving the Camden
station at nine a. m. and the second at three
D. m. Both carried passengers, who expected
to reach W ashington in the government trains,
the military restriction being modified BY Gen.
Scott 80 as to admit of that privilege. WASH
ington is supplied with Baltimore AMI the north
ern papers in this way, through the agents here.
The railroad company will continue this ar.
rapgement until the resumption Of the usual
running of the trains Baltimore Sun, May 3.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

scRoFULA.-This is one of the worst humors
that beset our race. ltdoes not confne itself to
one member of family, but the husband trans
mits it to his wife, and again i appears in their
offspring, and is handed down from generation to
generation as surely as the old family plate or the
willed legacy. But all this havoc can be avoided
if those so afflicted will but be advised. "Kenne'
dy's Medical Discovery" has, during TIE past
twelve years, cured many stubborn cases Of this
disease, and all we ask Of our readers Is to use
1t themselves when it is needed, and recon-
mend II to their friends in ell cases Of humor
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

IsDrAN BuRiAL SCENE There was large
gathering Of our native Indians, yesterday morn
lag, says the Columbia Courier, for the purpose
Of performing the peculiar funeral ceremonies OF
their tribe. Some forty or fity Indians anc
squaws were present. and the place is an ancient
burial ground Of the race. The funeral Pyre
was constructed Of oak and pine logs, Of from
four to eight inches in diameter, made Into Q
pile about three feet high, FIVE feet long AND
three feet in breadth. The body was that Oh
girl about twelve or thirteen years OF age,
who died at their camp near Yankee Hill. IL
was an affecting scene--uncontfolled grief com
pletely run wild. The body was repeatedly ana
fondly embraced, with every demonstration OF
the strongest love and affection, and the rela,
tives of the deceased were subjects Of marked
attention and respect. Some repeatedly threw
themselves upon the burning pyre, alongside. o.
the body, and had to be removed by force Ar
ter the burning, q hole in the ground was opened
probably the deposit Of the ashes Of some de- &
parted friend--and the last remains OF this on'
reverently mingled with it in removed sepul
/ ture,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

1.-THE Cincinnati GdSstte, Ohio State JouTHa''
and other higher Law Abolition papers, are no.
satisfied with the conduct OF Gen BUTLER and
other officers in the Volunteer service, in regard
TO the slave population of Maryland. This IS
not surprising, but we do not see how the cheap
patriots who edit the papers referred to can help
il. The Volunteer army ia not an Abolition
army. It's an army of citizen soldiers which
has gone forth at the call of the country, to
mt down rebellion, sustain the Constitution
execute the laws and defend the Union. II
will take no part in an Abolition crusade; and
If the papers referred to want an army OF tna'
kind, they must take the field themselves anu anu
raise brigade Of "irrsprsssibles'" WIN 'ne'
do it2
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c.u.nr or Horrrnrnr IN Bosron.--o

SUICIDE OF A HoTrENToT IN BosToN.--0n
Sunday the native Africans at the Aquaral
Gardens. four in number, were invitedby a mis-
sionary at East Boston, who had formerly been
in their country, to attend service at his church.
They all accepted, except Sturman Yenghis,
Hottentot. During their absence ne hung him.
self in small lower room In the rear part OF
the building He was dead when found. He
appears to have committed the act deliberately,
for bis effects were found all placed together IN
another part Of the building in accordance with
custom in his native land Deceased has
always appeared somewhat melancholy, but no
suspicious that he would commit suicide had
been excited He was under engagement with
the remainder Of his party for year, when he
would have returned to his own country, The
others manifest no discontent whatever His
associates displayed the greatest sorrow on
learning Of the suicide Boston Tfap.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

III The twenty days grace allowed py the
President in his proclamation, for those VINO
were in rebellion against the Government to
d,suerse having expired, many persons are i'm
patiently looking for an immediate movement
against them by the Federal arms Such per
sons must, of course, be disappointed since II
wouid he folly to advance upon the Rebel States
without adequate preparation, 1t is probable
that in a few days some movements may b'
made by the Government, but it is not to De eA'
pected that the vast body Of our volunteers can
20 into active service Immediately In wees
or two we may in all probability look for-stir'
ring times.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

Theundersgned practical watchmakers and dealers In
Watches having bought and sold American Watches for
number Of years past and having dealt in all kinds Of
foreign Watches for amuch longer period of time, beg to
state that they have dealt in Watches which, as
class or in individual instances have been more salts
factory to themselves customers whether in respect OF
durability beauty of nish mathematIcally correct pro
portions, accurate compensation and adjustment, or or
fns time. keeping resuls, than those manufactured by
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

Dr. BELLIvcHAM's ONeuRNr.-The American
agency of this universally famous article for
stimulating the growth of beard, whiskers, or
scalp hair, is low conaded exclusively to the
highly respectable firm Of Messrs. Horace L..
Hegeman & Co., of New York, thus giving the
American purchaser double guarantee of Its
usual recommendatory merits. The announce.
ment of the New York agency isa welcome
feature in our advertising columns. ,E
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07
8 TUESDAY. May Z. 1861.
p,aver hv Rev, Mr.. Trimble.

Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Trimble. lt'., iaia;'sI
II. B. 5O5-To provide for a stay OF execution
wac read second time, and referred to the
Judiciary committee. .a1.I
Pending o call Of the House, Mr.. JE5SUP
moved that the above reference may be chang
ed, which was disagreed to. ose s,J8i.i.a. ot.ss.
The Judiciary committee reported back the
railroad pro rata freight bill, which was laid on
the table, t-l5. .l.L.,t. sts
Mr.. BROWNE, OF Miami, moved to take
from the table the special message of the Gov
ernor, transmitting sundry army contracts, and
moved that the message be referred to the Ju-
dietary committee. ~
Mr. HUGHES moved that 1t be referred to
the committee on Finance - ~
Mr.. STEDMAN, from the committee Of Con-
ference, on Senate Bill No. l2-For the protec-
ton of birds and game-made report thereon,
which was disagreed to-yeas ~ nays ~ /,
On motion of Mr.. WOODS, the House asked
for A second committee Of Conference.
Mr.. STOUT offered a resolution providing
for an adjournment on Thursday next, till the
third day of June next, which was laid on the
table under notice to discuss.
The House took up the 6enate'si amendment
TO H. B. 485--To provide for the Surveyor Of
mines, when
The Senate q endmenis were agreed to--yeas
66, nays2.
The Speaker appointed Messrs Howell, Con
verse and Trimble on the committee Of Confer.
encs on S.B l7s-To provide for repairs upon
the National Road .s,,, .ss,sI y. 4 ,ii.
H. B 50l--To amend the act for the rapid
organization Of the Militia of the State, or the
Chaplain and Judge Advocate bill, was taken
from the table. when .,s..Jea. 70 stt "a /.
Mr.. BROWNE, of Miami, offered an amend.
ment, which provides for the appointment of
these ofHcers by the officers Of the Bfigades
and Divisions. The object OF this amendment
was to meet constitutional objection TO the bill,
when It lodged the appointing power 10 the Gov
ernor. r..------.--...y,-
Mr..VORIS contended that this authority of
appointn nnent by the officers Of Divisions or Bri.
gades was as much at variance with the Consti.
tuition as that Of the Governor In The bili origi
nally.ssh ~ sa,esh vnsd psy gs,4ia s.aaltl
MI. CARLISLE advocated this amendment
as necessary and proper under the Constitution,
which clearly cQntemplstes this kind OF up
pointment. 81 " q ; tFtf0 q ~ % ~
Mr.. NIGH supposed THAT, there need be no
question about the constitutiopality Qi the ap.
pointment Of the staff officers BY the beads Of
the Brgades. He regarded these officers as
necessary TO the efficiency Of the services; and
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

No PIRACY YET AUTHonzED.-We are glad
to find the following in the Montgomery Adue''
tiser of Tuesday last: s.-.ei ., 4,
UNTRUE New York papers of the 22d
inst. state the lithographic plates on which were
to be printed the letters of marque for the Con
federate States, have been seized and taken
away from the lithographer. This would be
unfortunate If true, which it is not. No law
has yet been passed authorizing letters Of
marque to be Issued, and not only has no ordel
for lithographing been sent to New YORK, pu,
the form of those letters has not been decided
on by the Government "' ''"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-07

HARDsHP.-C Col. Corcoran's RegimeDt-the
Sixty-ninth New York, had a hard time going
to Annapolis, there being ,4S7 men aboard the
Adger, which can only comfortably transport
one-half that number. Five men jumped over.
board on the trip and two were drowned. Five
were brought into Annapolis in irons Asa re.
suit Of change ofdiet, climate, and being crowd
ed to suffocation, men became literally crazy
Much caution should be exercised in transport
ing troops, to avoid such bad consequences.
They we're all doing well, however, after land
ing. s.r
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TO uo.nr.suun.apt,veus.L.

The Advertiser having been restored to health in afew
weeks by very simple remedy after hayngs ufereds
era years with severe lung Affection and that dread
disease Oonsumpton--is anxious to make known ohis
fellow.suGerers the means Of cure. ,..r
To all who desire It, he will send copy Of the preScrD
on used ee of charge with the directions for prepa
ing and using the same, which they will and SURE Gu
for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS, go. The only
object Of the advertiser in sending the Prescription Is to
benefit the afflicted, and spread information which hecon'
ceves to be Invaluable and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy as II will cost them nothing and may
prove blessing ,,- Of.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
80 Rsy. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh,
Kings County, New York.
oct3wly .----L
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pWe most ardently hope that the Union
men of Missouri may be able to keep that noble
State IN the Union. There is evidently strong
secession party in the Legislature and Its et-
forts are untring to carry the State out and cast
its fortunes with the Cotton States. May tney
be frustrated in their plans, and Missouri re-
main steadfast. She has as deep an interest In
the Union undivided, as any State in the Con-
federacy. tt-