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Action Of Congress.

Congress has compressed vast amount of
work into the three weeks Of its extra session.
Speech making has been n secondary matter,
on tho part Of the loval members at least.
The bin authorizing the President TO call out
500, 900 volunteers and cypcnd $500,OOO,
600 in putting down the rebellion, was p ssed
promptly, and is tie great measure of the ses.
si'n, which all other measures are designed
10 strengthen. The bills for the army and
navy, in the aggregate, appropriate $4,000.
600. The other appropriations made, are,
sG,O00,O00 for the back payment Of volun-
teers; 100000 for tho purchase or hire Of
vessels 10 suppress piracy and to aid in the
blockade; S2,000.0o0 for the transportation
of munitions Of war to loval citizens in the
rebel States. The bill authorizing n NATIONAL
loan, gives to the Secretary of the Treasury
power to borrow, within twelve months Of its
passage, $3.50 100000, and pledge the na
tionai faith for the redemption of the debt
The bill 10 increase the military establish
meut of 'he United States, creates standing
army Of 10000 men. The force bill gives to
the President power TO use the army and ma
w in the collection of revenue. and to close
ports in rebclIious States. The bills f1r the
b'ttci p'EdilILdllOl VI INC dTillN, anu lot tue
marine corps, provide for a retired list. The
following important bills of n miscellaneous
character, have passed both bouscs, viz: fer
the appointment Of an assistant Secretary Of
the navy; for the legislative. executive and
Judicial appropriations, to author ze the Sec
AIRY Of Tie Treasury TO remit fines on vessels
having improper cearances; and to provide
iron-clad ships and floatiug batteries; for the
corti, cation Of rebel property; TO refund du
ties on AIMS imported hv loyal States to aid
them in supprc.sng the rebellion Besides
these bills already passed 10y Congress, others
are pending. The rev tariff and intcrual
taxation bills are not Vet maDurcd, but they
will undoubtedly furnish the "sin"ws of war"
in ample quantity. Several resolutions have
been adopted, having forcib,e applications to
the cond lion of the country. OF these the
most interesting declare as follows: at it is
not the duty Of United States soldiers 10 re-
urn fugitive slaves that the House will vote
for any number Of men and amount of mo-
ncy tor the suppression of the rebellion !;
Uat the war has been forced upon the coun
try by the rebellion. anl that when the reh,l-
lion is destroyed the war ought to cease; that
the acts Of the President previous TO the
meeting Of Congress arc approved.
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are found therein or is the soldier, when his
march has destroyed their means of Subsis
tence, to allow them to starve because Le has
driven OFF the rebel masterl Now shall the
commander of u regiment or battalion sit n
Judgment upon tho question, whether any
given black man has fled from his master, or
his masten fed from himi Indeed, how are
the free born to be distinguished! Is one
any more or less a fugitive slave because he
has labored upon the fc6el eutienchments!-
If he has so laborcd, if un'o stand it, he is
to be harbored. BY the reception Of which
are the rebels TO be distressed, by taking
those who have wrought all their rebel mas
ters desired, masked their battery, or those
who have refused TO labor and left the battery
unmasked.
81 have very decided opinions upon the
subject Of this order It does not become me
to ciiticisc it, and write in no spirit Of crit
sisrn, but simply to explain the full Difficult
ties that surround the enforcing it. If the
enforcement Of that order becomes the policy
of the Government, l, IS soldier shall Be
bound to enforce it steadfasty, if not cheer
fully. But if left to my own discretion, as
you may have gathered from my reasoning, |
should tako widely different course from
that which il indicates.
ain loyal State would put down ser
vile insurrection. In state of rebellion, |
would confscate that which is used TO oppose
my arms,and take all that property which
constituted tie wealth Of that State and
furnished the means by cause Of the war is
prosecuted, besides being the cause Of the war /;
and il, in so doing, it should be objected that
human hcings were brought to the free en-
joyment Of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness, such objection might net require
much consideration
"Pardon me for addressing the Secretary
of War directly upon this question, as it in,
wolves some political considerations az well as
property Of military action.
Il am, Sir, your obediens servent,
BEYJAMIN +. BUTLER.'
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Rcbel p,lsono,siy WASHINGTON.

The New York Worlds correspondent de-
scrbes visit to tho rebel prisoners confined
in tho old capitol building, Washington:
"The building is a two story brick struc.
ture, built in hurry after the burning of the
capitol ty t G British in The last war, and
having nothing prelentiou' in style. Of plain
est architecture, aud without yard or railing,
it has been allowed to stand more for the bis
torica associations connected with it than for
any possible use TO which it could be tuned.
1t was curious spectacle, the horde Of ap-
plcants pressing to see them outside, men
with their presents of clothing and creature
comforts, and women bearing boquots Of rar-
est flowers and richest fragrance. The gifts
were accepted, but only those having the
open sesame could enter. The prisoners are
confined in the second aud UPPER story Of the
building, They are scattered about through
the different rooms, Of which there are some
half dozen; detachment Of the Twelfth Re-
gment y. Y. s. n. acting as guard. A more
Heterogeneous combination Of men and dress
can hardly be imagined outside Of masked
ball. For diversity in size, intelligence and
general appearance, they present an iustrious
parallel to the rodoublable recruits of the cor
pulcnt hero Of the Gads Hill fight Lieut..
Col. BARLEY B. Boone, Of the Fifth Mississip-
pi Regiment, is tho prisoner of highest rank.
He is a splenil looking officer, standing six
feet three inches in height, aud well proper
toned. He has n long flowing beard and
piercing gray eye. His dress is a grayish
suit. cIaborately set eff with silk velvet trim
ming and gilt buttons. boaying the confeder.
ate stamp. The buttons, by tho way are not
Of uniform pattern. The South Carolina
prisoners wear buttors on the face Of which
Is a palmetto tree, and underneath the motto,
"1aimis oPJasqus parot|. asked one Of
them what that motto meant, and he gave as
the translation, "Giva the d---n Yankees fits
"A translation, as viii Ia seen, showing more
accuracy than eicgauc, of leaning. Ths but
ton it is worth while 10 state, has stamped
on the back, "caoy,.lo Manufacturing Co.,
Waterbury, CT The Ga-rris prisoners wear
buttons whose stamp indicates their manufac-
ture by "HorSemaun d Allen, n. Y" None
OF the prisoners show any concern, but for the
most pait assume n reckless, defiant air. They
are careful not 90 say mnch. 1t is painful to
learn th" fact that em0ng them are three ma.
tives Of the Eastern States and graduates OF
Eastern college,. One who graduated at
" iIiams COLLEGE in 1858, was teaching
class Of young roa in Georgia. He took to
the battle with him fliion Of bis pupils, Of
whom eight were killed. We g. this from
his own lips. lie say. that from two years
residence at the south la got inAoctrinated
with their ideas and infatuated ou the subject
# secession. He now secs and confesses his
error.
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FIRE AND SWORD. The Richmond Wig

FIRE AND SWORD. The Richmond Wig
of the cath inst has the following:
"Thc shortest path to peace is that which
carries havoc aud dcsolation to our Invaders.
1t is believed that there are five or ten
thousand men in the South ready and willing
to share the fate Of Curtius, and devote them
selves to the saya ion Of their country. 1t is
proposed that all who are willing TO make
th. sacrifice, shall arm themselves with a
sword, two five shooters and carbine each,
and meet, on horseback, at some convenient
place to be designated, convenient for the
great work in hand. Fire and sword must be
carried 10 the houses of those who are Wishing
those blessings upon their ucghbors. PhlIa.
dclphia. and even New York, is not beyond
the reach Of long and brave arm. The NOR.
al people of these cities can not be better
taught the virtues of invasion than 10y the
blazing light Of their own dwellings.
None recd amply for admission to ''TllE
DEVOTED BAND bu' those who are pre-
pared to take their life in their hand, and
who iniuIge not the least expectation Of egcr
returning. They dedicate their l,ves TO The
destruction Of their enemies.
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The Result In Kentucky.

The people of Kentucky have spoken, thro
the bal lot box, in favor Of the Union, by a
majority of something like Jorty thousand,
iud'ug rom the r. turns that have reached US.
This result will be hailed with JOY by patriotic
citizens throughout tie county. 1t is rec.
ord which her loyal citizens may with pride
hand down to posterity.
Secession, il not dead in Kentucky, is 20
seriously crippled that its power for evil Is
greatly diminished. Tho Union men need
but follow the decided victory Of yesterday,
by strong and decisive measures, 10 complete
the triumph. We rejoice exceedingly, that
The degenerate son Of Henry Clay has been
defeated for the Legislature. 1t is fate mol
in the least too severe for traitor to a c5un
try so well served, ably sustained, aud highly
priced by his noble and patriotic falhcr.-
We'll done, Kentucky. Well done Fayett'
county.
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and after the passage Of this act; and in com
putting such profits, gains and incomes, there
shall be deducted, besides the sum of eight
hundred dollars, as aforesaid, all local or State
taxes, tho wages paid for labor, aud
other charges incident TO such profits, gains
and incomes, not including personal and fam
lily expenses, in such manner as 10 leave the
annual net income Of each aud every person,
excepting the deductions heretofore and here
after mentioned subject to TAXATION under the
provisions of this act, That no person, mem
Der or corporator OF any company, institution,
association or corporation, charged or charga-
BILE with a tax under this act shall be requir
ed or be subjected individually to taxation for
his or her share of the profits, gains or income
of such company, institution, association or
corporation which shall have been taxed un-
der the provisions Of this act, and paid in
whole by said company, institution, associa
ton or corporation, but where the income tax
Is derived from persons residing abroad, but
drawing money from their property i'll this
country, the tate shall be five per cent per
annum.
States upor which these taxes are appor-
toned are authorized to collect them accord
lrg to their local laws and pay over the pro-
cerds TO the Federal Governmsnt for which
service they are, in lieu of salaries, fees, COM
missions, &c, allowed drawback Of fifteen per
cent
We should be glad 10 print the bill entire.
1t is, however, Of inordinate length, making
seven and half columns of the New York
Herdld. Our readers have it's main features
with which we trust they will be content.
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UILI.SDtIE HOUSE.

J. s. LEE, PROPRIETOR. THIS WEII-KNOWN HOTEL
centrally located 10 hc easily accessible from tie V.
X. Depot, and 20 all the business PORTIONS ut tc
l. opcn ror public uotrauNec within The pa two
months II has been entirely RENTED and furnished ith
out rcgnrd eNucuec and is believed to oIer rare IN
duccmCnts all who oureciaca quiet house ary well
furnished AMI ccauy yLcpt rooms. and last. bat not
least, hountul table, prepared hy the most experienced
and successful catercs IN Southern Michigan. To say
that the House shares She efficient supervision of Ms.
ec 50 long au1 iaVolahiN known Mrs B"wrsun. 81
the "Ilsdae House" in It's earlier and palm,t dtys,
subsequently uf the "R. l.. Eating House. Ht white
Pigeon, will doubt lie all the guarantee the public
will require Johns
lIillSdac' June 10TH 1861.
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FEDERAL TAXES.

We quote the following from the act passed
by Congress on Friday last, entitled "An Ac'
to provide additional revenues for dcfraying
tho expenses Of Government and maintain.
ing the public credit by the assessment and
collection of direct tax and internal duties:' :
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States Of Amer
lea, in Congress Assembled, That direct tax
Of twenty millions of dollars be, and is hereby,
annually laid upon tho United States, and
the sayno shall be, and is hereby, apportioncd
to the States, respectively in the manner fol-
lowing:
THE APPoRTIoNMENT OF THE TAX TO THE DIFF
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From the Muskegan Reporter
On the Death Of Mrs l.. w. Earl.

Gone in the morning of her life,
TO dwell with God on high,
Gone from th S world Of toll and strife,
Where none are known to osigh.
Tnnsplanted from her earthly home,
To range those bli-sful plains
Where sin and sorrow are unknown,
Where none but Jesus reigns.
Far, far, from all her tfias here,
A conquorer she dwells;
Far from the friends her heart held dear,
This song of triumph tell'
How Jesus came 60 save our race,
And bid poor sinners come;
How she has conquered through has grace,
And found welcome home.
Then dry thy tears, thou stricken one,
And kiss the Christening rod
Though from thy preserce she has gone,
She lives in heaven with God.
MINNIE.
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An Incident Of the Battlefield.

In tho course Of the retreat from the battle
Of Bulls Run, Lieut.. Crawford, Of the l4th
regiment New York State Militia, came upon
church or schoolhouse in use as hospital
and sank exhausted on bench. Presently
Surgeon Homcston Of the l4th camo up to
him CRYING, "For Gods sake Crawford, fy
Away in ten minutes you will be prisoner
--gor and seizng him by the shoulder, he
pushed him with energy to the door. "And
whist" said Crawford, "arc you going to 10 n
81 am going to stay with wounded boys
At the door he met with Assistant Surgeon
Swain, Of the same Regiment.
"Weli, Swain, what are YOU going to doi'
"Stay with he wounded, Of course--but fly
Crawford fly" aud the two heroes did stay
with the wounded, aud are prisoners.
a,- Truth is mighty and must prevail.
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Impor,art from Missouri.

Gov. Gamble has issued proclamation to
the reople Of Mi,sonIi, tho principal features
Of which are as follows:
Il do hereby strictly charge and enjoin
upon shcriif3 and other magistrates who are
conseryalors Of the peace, to use all the power
conferred upon them 10y law IN arresting and
bringing to punishment all persons who dis
turb the public peace bv using violence
against any of their fellow cltzeus; and espe.
caly are you charged to bring to justice all
who combine to practice violence against 9TH
er persons on account of their political opin-
ions, aud If force should be employed to resist
You in the d;scharge of your duties to an ex-
tent that You can not overcome by the means
proyi ed by law, you are changed to make
known that fact to this Department, that the
proper measures may b, taken in such cases.
at is enjoined upon all citizens that they
perform the duty OF giving information Of de-
posts of munitions of war belonging to the
State, that they may come into The possession
Of the State, without being captured by tho
United States.
at is further enjoiuod upon all citizens OF
suitable age to earoii themselves in military
organizations that they may take part in the
def nse Of the State. a. citizens who are
embodied under the act Of the last session or
the General Assembly, popularity called the
"miitar, law, are notified tha: the law has
been abrogated, the troops disbauded, tue COM
missions issued un<~ it, " well as the COM
mission under the act of the same session for
The appointment OF q Major General, have
been annullod, and all officers aud solliers are
erioincl to cease action in n military capaci-
l., a.. sssll NJ
late Governor, have taken up arms, chose to
return voluntarily to their homes, TO the peace
ful pursuits of their occupations, they will
find in the present Executive determination
to afford them all the acca.Ity IN his power,
AMI thce is no doub. entertained that they
will b. unmOIestel.
The ollcers aud TIE. troops b.longing to
the Confederate Stat, who have Invaded
Missouri, are notified that e. is against the will
of 'hc pcopl, of Missouri lhal thcy should
continue upon the soil Of ,lis St,s, and taat
their continuance in Mi,so,ri viii be consid-
cred an acl Of war ."n i to b'iug upon our
State the lorrors Of WI, which Missouri de-
sires to avoid. hey arl Therefore a9tlied to
depart at once from Tie State.
(Siyod) HNmLroS Is. GABLE.
Since the Govcrnors rroo'1matan was
written, the following despatch has been re-
caivcd:
"Washington, Aug. Sd.
40 Ills Excelcncy II. Il. GAMBLE, Gov
erpor Of Missouri: In reply 70 yoar message
addressed TO the President, | am directed to
eay that if by proca alton, you proni@e Sc
curly to persons in arms who voluntarily re-
turn to their allegiance and become peaceable
and loyal, this Government will cause the
,,,,,,,;., IN a.. rast nrtel
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the condition Of the regiment has been i'm.
proved thereby. P Ia
Gen. Butler hss resolved, if po sible, to rid
bis command Of the curse Of liquor drinking.
lie has set about the work with will. But II
is like storning masked batteries, and II he
succeeds, he will have wou a great victory.
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",Easliugton, Aug. 81.

INFORMATION WANTED.-Gsn Blrrow has
arrived from New Zcaud after an absence Of
81 years and is anxious TO learn the where.
abouts Of his three sons, Josopl, Geo,ge aud
Richard, and also his daughter Eliza They
arc supposed to be somewhere IN the Wes-
tern states if living. Any Information ad-
dressed to him at Cleveland, O, will bs thank
fully received.
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GEx. McCLELLAx.-Tho Washington cor.
respondent Of the n. Y. Times says: Gen.
Mcclellan las taken house on The corner of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue aud Ninctg.th street,
where ho has established b. Gou' qutrt.ts.
You would be aslon,hoi to see what go fl.
dcncc he has Infused in the people aad in tae
troops"
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,u,,. ,,,rnN sn,n,r

THE sUBSCRlBERs HAVING OPENED A LIVERY STA
bic at c. Pecks old stand, OF the Post OHsc
now prrpar To- let Horss aud Carriages. Ai.o "a car.
rypassengers TO any point they wish reasonable terms
STRONG & DOUD, rroprietors.
n Il sdae, Mich Dec. 10, 1850
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iIENTuN IIOCSE.

LANSING, MICH. WILLIAM HiNMAN, PROPRIETOR
The BENTON House" has recently b,,n r"u'ni.h'd IN
TN most substantial manner. aud the proprietor feels
confident that he Is prepared 10 meet the wants o those
visiting the CAPITOL who desire tho cnrsfotts uf first
class Hotel The building is Of brick; rooms large and
airy aud situated in the most pleasant part of the city
Lansing, June 20, 1861.
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JoNESVILIE, MICH }. W. COZ. PROPRIETOR. THE
above House. formerly known the sherman House.
has been placed in thorough repair and furnished
throughout Its share or Tho public IS respectfully
lcited. icc2im5
Dec l.. 1854.
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DENTI~TIsy.
MICH. sou. a NOR. IND. RAILROAD.

S5f3Esl J. JrsTEADMAN, RESIDENT DENTIST
ye,$xsVV will attend 90 all calls in his Profession
iAIJ-I1O Office over Motifs Drug Store.
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PRACTICAL MATCHMAKER AND JEwEIdER. AT
ter experience of Fourteen Years In Eastern cities
permanently located IN Hilsdale ri Farnam' Drug
Storenex door 20 Bostwick's. All work warranted 20
give entire satisfaction. Sign Of the Big Watch.
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TAILORING BUSINESS

sndrr the new firm Of MCQUEEN Coz AZ residence on
West Street. Our Old customers will bee welcomed an new
ones all times Cuting and making done to order.
tY" Flour, Grain, Wood. and CAS- II for work. at
MCQUEEN & co.'s.
Uulsdale. Sent. l3, 1850. sept2Om3
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TIE INCOME TAX.

SEC. Ga. And be it further enacted, That
persons earning or having profits, gains and
incomes, in their own right or in trust, aud
all companies, institutions, associations, cor
porate or incorporate, and corporations earn
ing or having profits, gains and incomes,
which profits, gains, and incomes are or sha'l
be derived from sources other than the proper
ty by this act subjected to a direct tax, for
the year preceding the first day of April, An.
no Domini eighteen hundred AMI sixty-two,
anil each year thereafter, beyond the sum Of
eight hundred dollars, derived from any
source of business, trade or avocation, dyI J.
ends or stocks, interest Of money or debts,
salaries, interest on legacies, anuuilcs, or de-
rived from any other source, within or beyond
the boundaries vt the United States, shall be
subject to aud pay tax cf three per ceulum
on tho first day of April in each year from
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EAR RING LOST.

T OST, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING,
the oath inst large black jet Ear Ring, in form Of
cross, tipped with gold The finder will confer tayor
by leaving Il AZ the STANDARD OFFICE.
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CLARENDON HOUSE.

WESTERN UOTEl..
ALLEN & SMITH PROPHET A coon LIVERY
ted he
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Take Notice.

MO RESPECTER OF PERSON-RICU
or Poor-Learned or uniearncd white black burl
eecome and speak for yourselves as Freemen, and
you shall be providedfor. We shall continue the
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THE TAN on CARRIAGES AND WATCHES.

SEC. 81. Aud be i further enacted, That
from and after the said first day of April next,
there shall he paid the following yearly duties
upon every carriage, the body Of which rests
upon springs Of any description, which may
be- kept for use, ana which shall not be cX.
clu,i,ely employed for the transportation Of
merchandise, a cording TO the following valu
alton, including the ha'ness u.ei herewith:
Not exceeding fifty dollars 81
If above fifty, aud not exceeding one hundred
dollars 4
If one Eunir"l dollars, and not exceeding two
hundred dollars 8
If above two hundred, and not exceeding four
hundred dollars 10
II above four hunlrcd, and not exceeding six
hundred dollars %
If above six hundred and no! exceeding eight
hundred dollars 80
If above eight hundred, and not exceeding one
thousand dollars 40
If above one thousand dollars 80
Which valuations shall be made agrceahly to
the existing condition of the carriage aud har-
ness at the tine Of making the entry thereof
each year. in conformity with the provisions
of this act; and that there shall be, aud here
hv is, likewise imposed an annual duty Of one
dollar on every good watch kept for use, and
Of fifty cents on every silver watch kept fol
u e, which duty shall be paid by the Owner
thereof
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4. &. WEBB.
ATTORNEY AT LAW. SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY ANn
Notary Public All legal tUSaess promptlv attended To-
KALAMAZOO, Mich.
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DIR NICOI.S
l.. s. WIIMOT.

PRACTICAL ESGRAVER or GoLn. SILVER AND PLA
ted goods; orders left at l. G Wimots Jewclry Store
n7j0