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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21
AM ACT
no reguIale teIeeraph compaDies.

srorror /. Be u enacted BY The General 40
semblv Of ths State Of Ohio. That the Governor
Of this State be authorized to cause TO be ad
ministered to all telegraphc operators in this
State, an oath to support the Constitution Of the
United States and Of tho State Of Ohio, and
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21
AN ACT

AIN All
To provide for the rapid organization OF the mi
Iitia of Ohio, enlisted under the requisition oi
the P esdent of the United States.
SrcrIos |. Be IL enacted By The General As
ssmby offhs State Of Ohio, That the companies
of militia volunteers raised in this State unde
any reuuisitiop Of the President of the Unitet
States, shall have the same company and regi-
mental organization as the army of the United
States, and when so organized shall immediate
ly proceed to elect their regimental officers, ex-
cent the regimental adjutant and quarter mas
ter, who shsll be appointed by the colonel, and
the regimental surgeons, who shail be appoiD-
ted as hereinafter required.
SEo. 2. The regiments shall be organized
into brgades and divisions under the directions
of the Governor, who is hereby authorized to
appoint from the citizens of this State the ma
ior general or generals, and to appoint from she
GENERAL officers In commission in the militia oi
this State the brigaders general to command
such divisions and brigades respectively; also, tc
annoint all surgeons and assistant surgeons tC
the regiments.
SEC. 3 Immediately on the passage OF thii
act the Governor shall appoint medical board
to consist of lot less than three medical sur
reons. and no person shall receive the appoint
ment of surgeon or assistant surgeon unless be
shall have been examined and approved by said
board.
Sec a. The Governor shall further be author
lied TO appoint such number Of faide.1e-camp as
in his Judgment may be. necessary to enable him
to discharge bis duty as commander-in'chief'
He shal also have authority to appoint such
assistant adjutants general and assistant
uuartermasters general as may be necessary in
his Judgment; said officers to rank as lieuten'
ant colonels.
SEc 5. The militia accepted by the Governor
and all officers thereof, and staff officers in &C
tual service, shall be entitled to the pay and
emolumeuts of the same grades OF rank in the
United States Army, from the time Of the &C
ceptance of troops by the State, and from the
time of the election and appointment OF off,
GERS of the line, or the calling into actual SER
vice, and necessary for the defense Of the State
and accepted by the Governor.
SEC. 6. This net shall be in force from and
after its and sections two and three Of ar
act entitled "An act relating to the militia o
Ohio, mustered into the service of the United
States under any requsition Of the President
thereof" passed April II, 1861, are hereby re-
pealed
P. HITCHCOCK,
Speaker pro TEN. of the House of Representa-
JAMES MONROE,
President pro tenn. Of the Senate,
p.,aod A mil % 1851
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21
AN ACT

80 zoe,
ratseu nP'' 80
AN All
To amend the act entitled can act for the fur
the organic ation aud discipline of the Militia
and Volunteer Militia" passed March %,
1859. ft }t.
S,,r,ou Beu enae,sd bv Me General As
IL, or ~. S,o,s M Ohio That the second
s.mo'y " ~ ~ fss. d;yis;on shall include within
ia hounds the towushi1 % of Anderson, SPRING
10 as,o o'DSso Sso.o.s svmmes. and Columbia: and
ua'e' .h;.S h,;a,da shall include within its
.uas sno ~ .o.rrsbina of Milloreek. Snencer and
C;ss;~,a,;
e. q That the now military division of the
,errItorv of the State, prescribed in the sixth
a.,sD f ,be act m which this Ia an amend
,, shs,I he carried into effect by the adiu-
,st neuora, oa soon n vacancies. for apy cause
Ill ssa;, ooour. ond failure of commissioned off
oo.. ~ un;form within the time epioined by law
aball he deemed to have created, and ehall
snaa, alaa,o s,ch vacancy. ard the new divisions
shoIi IN the iudical districts. and tn,
nr, h,irsdes shall corresnond TO the iudicia
s,,h d;s,1;cts. Provided that the commander
;o.k;sF nav attach contipuous counties of diff
fareat d;visons. temporarily, when he shall deem
,Sa soms hest and reduce the number of bri-
radea in the tenth judicial district to two: Pro
Sidsd. that the present number of brigades O
Hamilton county shall remain, and that thiI
uLanna hall NOT dfrtive General officers, whit
hava already fully uniformed, from retaining th,
command of so much of their new district a
ocnords with the soid new territorial divisions o
the State.
Sa;J lection s;x. of nm act entitled " An ac
for tbo further discipline of the militia and vol
aar Ul n,i,;,a - nasaed march %, 1859, is here
Su seroais5
src That the field musicians and regi
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21
WHEATLAND, May 6, 1861.
To the Editors of the National Inteliigencer:

10 We EutOJS VI We NuuVHut A"te"tye"Iet'
GENTLEMEN: In the confusion of the times
have not received your tri-weekly numbers 81
l57 and 9,l5S, of April 81 and April 80, be.
lieve. As yours is the only paper of which, l
preserve file, L should feel greatly obliged If
YOU would send me these numbers. n.l
Several items in the Inteligencer have ava
kened my attention to the facility with which
military men relieve themselves from thoir
oaths and change their allegiance. A military
oath has ever been held sacred In all ages and
in all countries. Besides the solemn sanctions
of religion, there is superadded the highest ap-
peal to personal honor. Each military officer
swears that he will bear true allegiance to the
United States, and serve them honestly and
faithfully against all their enemies and oppos.
ers whatsoever. They do not swear to sup.
p,rt the Constitution of any State. Educated
by the United States, they belong to the Feder-
al Government in peculiar sense. Whilst l
can imagine why an officer might resign rather
than shed the blood of citizens OF bis native
State in war, yet it is difficult to excuse or pal
late the next step, which is to 20 over to the
enemy, and make war upon the time-honored
flag Of the country. Major Beauregard, when
he discharged the first gun against Fort Sumter
lighted fame which will require a long TIME
to extinguish. The people Of the North al
present are enthusiastically unanimous. They
never were aroused until that shot was fired.
often warned Southern gentlemen that thil
would be the inevitable result.
| enjoy good health, and as tranquil spiri
as the evils impending over my country will per
init.
Your friend, very respectfully,
| JAMES BUCHANAN
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21

The Frenchmen In New York have given
$4s770 to equip pthe Lafsystte Guards, made up
wholly Of Frenchmen. ~ ,iiais " tysi1a 3
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21

D' The General Assembly of the Presbyte-
rian Church 70. s. Is now in session at Pbila-
delphia. On last Friday the Assembly took up
the question of the place where the next General
Assembly should be held. Various cities were
named, and two ballots were had. The second
ballot resulted as follows: Washington City,
l07; Columbus, Ohio, 1870. Columbus, Ohio,
was then declared the next meeting place Of
the Assembly. On motion Of DR.. Smith, of Co.
lumbus, Ohio, IL was resolved that the Assem-
bly, meet at COlumbus,in the First Presbyterian
Church. sf.ft.atg ni
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21

SECRETARY OF STATE's OFFICE,
COLUMBUS, April 81, 1861.
hereby certify that the foregoing acts are
true copies of the original rolls on file in this
Office
A.P. RUSSELL, Secretary Of State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21

3-The story Of the removal of the remains
OF Washington, from Mt. Vernon, by the vir.
ginians, turns ont, like many other Of the tele-
graphic dispatches OF the day, be untrue. II
the newsuongers for the associated press do
not be little more careful in the character Of
their news than they have been for the last
month, the reputation Of the telegraph, never
too good, will be exceedingly bad indeed. !
DSam Pike says that some men can no
more stand the searehing truths Of Democracy
and the scrutinizIng Investigations Of o Demo-
cratic press, than polar bear can stand the
burning temperature Of the tcrfid zone. N Il y !
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21
The Point OF Honor.
From the National InteIligencer, May II.

From the National Intelligencer, May III
The subjoined letter from Ex-President Bu-
chanan was received at the Office Of the Ma.
tional Iatelioenesy few days ago. A friend Of
the Ex President, who happened to read the
letter, and who feels much interested in the
question Of honor aud duty, which the letter in
ciden,ally but very strongly states, and thinking
that the opinion Of Que who has served the coun
try so conspicuously and so long might exert q
salutary influence on the opinions of others,
asked and obtained the consent of the distinguish.
ed writer to its publication, and II Is published
accordingly:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-21

that they will not knowingly use the telegraph
lines Of this State, or permit them to be used,
for the purpose Of conveying any reasonable
message or dispatch whatsoever.
SIC. 2. That 1t shall not be lawful for any
telegraph operator 20 enlist in the militia OF
this State, or In the United States army, uniess
the permission Of the Governor be first had AND
obtained tas.... .-r.ss ,..-.i
SIC. 3. This act shall take effect from 1T
passage VI
P. HITCHCOCK, "
Speaker pro tenn Of the House of Representa-
ROBERT C. KIRK,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE.


a number of years ago, q gentleman in
Clydesdalc Offered me situation us head
groom, which accepted, lie had one horse
which he kept in a stable by himself, and
was without exception, the ugliest and
most savage animal Of his kind had ever
seen.
There was not single point of fast or
strong hose about him. lie was black as
charcoal; he was named Satan, and richly
did he deserve that name. He would fly at
you like dog, with his teeth attempt to
throw you down with his fore feet and
trike round the corner ut you with his hind
ones. lie had beaten of all the rough riders,
grooms and jockeys inthat part Of the country.
After being in the place few days. |
was asked by the gentleman, II thought
lcould make any thing ofSatan. replied
that IL he beat me, hc would be the only
one which ever had: but still considered him
to b. by far the most savage had ever seen.
+" Try him to- morrow at ono o'clock, raid
he, M he turned to 90 away {: "lwill have
few friends with me to see how you sue
ceed +"
determined however to try him that night
and without any witnesses to see IL sue
ceeded or not. Ny room was over the stable
and ~ the moon did not rise till eleven clock
I threw myself upon the bed-clothes, and
contrary to my expectation, fell asleep
When awokc II was twelve o'clock. the
moon was shining brightly, and r.nderins
everything as visible rs lift were day.
| went down to the stable with bride
prepared for the purpose. and heavy load.
ed whip In my hspd. knew that IL would
be impossible to saddle him and indeed,
should be safer on his bare back, in the
event Of his throwing himself down. open
cd the stable door gently. and there he wa'
thrown on one side his legs and neck stretch
cd out, rs have often seen hovcslying aftei
sore fatigue. l clapped my knee upon his
head, loosed the collar that bound him, slip.
ned the bit into his mouth, buckled the
throat band, raised him TO his feet, backed
him out. and leaped upon his back before
h, had time to get his eyes right opened
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
VOL. XVII.

small stones, one foot in width and four II
depth, would be more effective than one three
feet wide and three deep.
With regard 10 the disposal OF stones, We
think there is one rule Of universal appliea'
tion, which Is this On all land that Is not
50 rOcky underneath as 10 make digging ex-
pensiye, never take a stone away that Is not
wanted for walls, or for some other special
purpose. but dig h, les and place them in 50
that they shalt not come nearer than eight or
ten inches Of the surface. This can be done
as easily and as eheaply rs they can be cartel
of and piled up in some other place. There
are, at least, four advantages in this process.
I. The surface is relieved Of them, 10 that
they are out Of the way in cultiyatng.
2. II not too far below the surface they at
tract moisture. and are especially valuable
where deep rooted plants are cultivated in
times Of drought. Fruit trees flourish finely
over them.
3. They are storehouses of heat, warming
the soil about them, and the young roots
that penetrate IL. and acting Ike bottom
heat in a forcing house.
4. So much OF the land rs is dug over 20 re-
ceiye the stones, is thoroughly trenched, and
will feel It's influences for many years, whether
cultivated or kept in grass.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

SrrAK WELL OF 0rnERs. the DISPOSE
ton t. speak well of Others were uniyerall,
prevalent, the world would be compara'
tive paradise. The opposite disposition u
the Pandorabox, which, when opened, flls
every house and every ncighborhood with
pain andsorrow. How many enmitics and
hcart-burnings flow from this source! ! How
much happiness is interrupted and destroyed.
Envy, jealousy and the malignant spirit OF
evil, when they find vent by the liTs, 50
forth on their mission like foul fcnds. 10
blast the reputation and peace Of others.
Every one has his impcrIections, and in the
conduct of the best there will be- sometimes
faults which might seem to justify amin.
adyersion. II is good rule, however when
there is occasion for ault finding, to do II
privately to the erring one. This may prove
salutary. It isa proolof interest in the in.
diyidual, which will generally be taken kind
ly, il the manner Of doing II isnot offensive.
The common and unchristian rnle,on the con-
tary is to proclaim the faillngs of Others to
all but themselves. This is unehristain and
shows despicablc heart.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

the upper part Of the snirc in consequence
was full from bank to brac. Twas nearly a
stranger to the place indeed, ~ much that
| had supposed that we running from the
river. This combined with the suddenness OF
the shock, and the appearance Of turbd,
rapid river-swecping down trees, brushwood
branches, hay corn and straw before 1t, with
resistless force-was 10 foreign to my idea
Of the calm. pcaceful, Clyde, that when l
rose to the surface, i was quite bewildered.
and had very serious doubts as to my own
identity.
was aroused from this state of bcwildcr-
ment by rhe snorting and splashing of the
horse he was making bold attempt to
scale the perpendicular bank. Had | been
thrown into the body Of the river, should
have been swept away, and the animal must
have persisted; but in all heavy rapid runs
Of water, salt OF fresh there isan eddy stream
running Close IN shore, In contary direction
to the main body Of the water. have
seen lIighlandcn in their boats catch
ing fish in the eddy stream Of tho Gulf of Cor
rewekin. within short distance OF the main
tide, which had 1t but got the slightest hold
Of their boats would have swept them with
fearful velocity into the jaws Of the roaring
gulf, was caught by this eddy. which
kept me stationary, and enabled me by few
strokes to reach the horses side.
To cross the river, or TO land here, was
alike impossible 30 took the rcins in my
right hand, wheeled the horse from the bank
and dashed into the strength Of the current.
Away VIC went, Satan and /, in capital spirits
both not doubt of our enecting safe
landing ever crossing my mind.-And the
horse evinced his certainty upon that subject
by, snatching bite out Of u piece of hay
that 4 ated at his side. and eating itas COM
posedly us If he had been in his stable.
We soon swept round the high bank that
cause our misfortune, and came to a level
part of the country, which was flooded far
up into the fields. ! then struck strongly
out into slanting direction for the shore,
and soon had the satisfaction of finding my
self ubon the green turf. Satan shook him
self, pricked up his ears and gave a low
neigh. then stroked him, and spoke kind
ly to him. lie returned the caress by lick
ing my hand. Poor fellow he had con-
tracted friendship for me in the water-a
friendship which only terminated with his
life; and which was rendered more valuable
by his never extending 1t to another living
object.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08
Anniversary Address,

ION Friday Nov. 81, the birthday OF
Washington, the following address MAS ''ei,,er-
Ell In the House Of Representatives by GO'.
M W..uarus. I'm the presence of both branches of
the legislature, and Executive departments Of
the Government. The address was listened to
with markell attention, and frequently applaud
.d by the entire audience. ED.l
ADDRESS.
Mr. Prssiisnt; Mr.. Speaker Gsafismtn
of fhs Senate and Qf hs House ofReprsssnf.
stirss .and Qfhs Ereuiirs Dparfmsnh u
the Gorsrnmtnt!
The day Of whch this Is the Anniversary. 10
,acr,d and memorable as that which gave birth
10 wAsuisoros. And We but do an act OF
Kindness to ourselves and TO the age, when we
shov by fitting manifestations snd ceremonies
that Ne appreciate and honor his transcendent
y;r,ues. and his invaluable services In the cause
of Liberty aud the Rights OF Mankind.
A character ~ simple and majestic. and q
lie 40 pure, and % benignant and % great.
have seldom II ever, appeared upon the theatre
of human Affairs. The vastnsss Of the issues
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08


PLEASURE or BEiSa WTSss.-.It is a
pleasant thing 10 be witness 0n m important
trial IL We knew that u murder was to be
committed across the way, we are inclined to
the opinion that we should put our boots
through rapid course of locOmotion round
the corner, beyond the range oisight and hear
ing, 10 avoid the sequences Of being Wit
ness. Being witness, you are called to the
stand aud in your hands is placed copy oi
the SCRIPTURES in sheepskin binding, with n
cross ON one side and none ON the other t0 ac-
commoIate either variety Ofthc Christian hith'
You are then arraigned before two legal gen.
tenen, one Of whom smiles ut you biahdly,
because YOU are ON his side the other eyes you
sayagely, for the opposite ielson. The gentle.
man who smiles proceeds Ia pump you of oil
you know, and having squetzel all he wants
out of you, relentlessly hands you over to the
other, who proceeds 10 show yUu that you arc
entirely mistaken In all your suppOsitions
that You never saw anything you have sworn
10 that YOU never saw the defendant In your
life Ia short that you have committed direct
perjury. lie wants TO know ~ you have ever
been in the States prison, and takes your de-
NAL with the air Ut man who thinks you
ought Ia have been there. Asks you NIL the
questions over again in different ways, and tells
YOU with an awe-nspiring severity, To be care
iul Of what you say. He wants To know u he
understood you tosay 30 and 50. aud whether
YOU meant something else. Having bulllei
and scared you out Of your wits, and convict
ed you In the eyes Of the jury OF prevarication,
he lets you 60.
By-and-bye everyone you have ever hilen
out with, is put ON the stand to swear You are
the biggest scoundrel you ever knew, and not
10 be believed under oath. Then the oppos-
ing counsel in summing up paints your moral
photograph to the jury as character tit 70 be
handed down to all time as the type of iniamy ,
"a A man who had conspired against innocence
and virtue, and stood convicted of the attempt.
The Judge, In his charge, tells the jury that ~
the, believe your testimony, &c, indicating
that there Is even judicial doubt OF your YER
acity. and YOU 20 home to your wife and hmi-
Iy, ncighbors aud acquainiances, n suspected
man, all because OF your accidental presence on
an unfortunate occasion. Who would be q
witness
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

A LARoE fEE.-Mrs. r. A. Lockwood ofLs-
fayetie. Indiana, recently received . letter
from Col. Fremont, at New York, informing
her that he was ready TO pay overs ies ~ sIVo,-
600 due her husband upon the determination ih
his favor Of the celebrated MsriposA claim
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

rvIt rcanireJ the efforts Of steamtug TO
i.nnch ths celebrated floating battery 90 Char
isaon. when ready for use, the the port holes
wiII NOT be mo than three feet above water.
n viII be commanded by Capt James II. Ham
lion. formerly an officer In the U. 3. NAVY
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

She who thinksA noble heart
Better than noble mein-
N0uOfs riTtHs more than art,
Though 'tls less in fashion seen
What's Ie'er her f0rtune &c,
shes the bride-the wlfe-fOr mel
She who deems the inward grace
Var sarpasses Outssrd show,
She who values less the face,
Than thai cAarm the soul can throw
Whatsoever her fortune he.
she's the bride-thc sife-f0r met
She who knows the heart requires
SoInethiag more than lips Or dew
That when Loves brief rOse expires,
Love itself dies with II too
Whatsoe'er her fortune be,
she's the bride-the wiie-ior me'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-08

IIor BEps-You who love the garden, and
intend that your TALES shall be gnccd with
the dclcacics of the season willnot forget to
prepare the hot bed in time. Do not look
upon itas a scientific operatian, one requir.
ing carpenter or any other artisan to con-
struct it but take the square, saw and ham
mer, and make it yourself In double-quick
tmo. Purchase the sash IL you have no old
ones. In some sheltered and sunny spot.
throw out tho earth to the depth Of a foot,
Rll it with horse manure, and on that six in
chcs of fine loan or leaf mold, and put ON
the glass. Water properly, and when the
whole is sufficiently warm put in the seed.
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poetrp.
THE FArHERLAND
pr JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.

Where IL the true mans atherlandf
sit where he by chance Is bOrn'
Doth not the yearnius spirit scOrn
In such scant bSrders 10 he spanned!
u, yesl his latherland must 6e
As the blue heaven wide and free
Isit alone where freedom IL.
Where God Il God and man Il man'
Doth he not claim broader span,
For the sOurs lore 0f home than this'
a, yes' his fstheTlAnd must he
As the blue heaven, wideand free'
where'er human heart doth wear
joys Myrtle wreath or sorrows gives.
Mherv'er n human spirit strives
Amer life more true aRd ialr,
There Il the true maH's birthplace grand.
Ills Il a worldwide fAthsrland'
where'er n single slave doth pine,
WherO'eI one man may help another
ThaAk God Cor such q birth-right, ,brother,-
That spot OF earth Is thine and taine,
There Is the true mans birthplace grand,
lis Is |. worldwide fatheTlaRd!