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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
The late Col. James Cameron.

Col Hiestand, Of the Lancaster (Pa.)
Examiner, who was present at the recent
battle at Bull Run, thus speaks of the late
Col. Cameron: .-
"When we met him the tide of victory
was with US, and he spoke with confidence
that the result of the battle would be 4
glorious victory for our gallant army. We
separated with the farewell hope that we
would meet again; he to the head of his
regiment to lead them into the fight; We to
our dreamy wanderings among the living,
the wounded, the dying, and the dead
He to die at the head Of his regiment call
ing upon his brave Scots to follow-we
to return huniliated at the disgraeeful
stampede Of over thirty thousand men.
at is not our purpose to give any elab-
crate sketch # his life. 1t is tho same
that marks most inen of distinction under
our republican form ef government, who
work their own way Up from Orphanage
and poverty. Industry. energy and enter
prise carry them forward. That Col. Cam
eron had the courage and bravery of a
true solder, is undOubted. He was also
endowed with the full share of generosity
and that goodness of heart which at all
times will exhibit true maRliness. An in
stance of this kind came to our knowledge
a few days ago. A few weeks before Col.
Cameron's regiment left Washington, he
met on the streets an old political opponent
who at one time came near taking Colonel
Cameron's life in this very city, which in
,ident many of the readers Of the Exani-
1er will recolleet. and between whom the
hand of friendship had not since passed.
FOrgetful of the great wrong done him, he
his hand in friendship to one who
had come nigh destroying his life, and the
Did feud, in the mutual cons ratualtions.
was forgiven, as we know, to the great
pleasure of him who expected not forgive
ness from Col Cameron.
"Col Cameron was native Of Lancas-
er county, being born in the village of
Maytown, East Donegal township" +
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
The Soldier.

Three years ago. piOus sergeant in the
British army was mortally wounded at
the storming of Lucknow. His last words
directed his Bible to be given to his moth
er. In it was found a scrap of paper con-
taining these lines of Shakespeare, from
Henry v"
EVERY subjects duty is the Kings; but
Every subjects soul is his own. Therefore
Should every soldier in the wars do as
Every sick man in his bed, work every
Mote out Of his conscience; and dying
So, death is to him advantage; or not diving.
The time was blessedly lost, wherein such
Preparation was gained"
1t were well if each soldier in the wars
Of our own army should keep a similar re-
of the duty of working every
mote of his conscience, and should use the
only possible means to this end, the one
revealed in him whose blood cleanseth
from all sin.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
George B. Mcclellan.

The telegraph reports that great satisfac-
ton was felt among military men and civ
ilians, st Washington, that Gen. MeClel-
Ian was ordered to command the army Of
the Potomac. The same satisfaction is ex-
pressed here. 1t may be not only interest
ing, but useful, in this unhappy hour of
our country, to review the record that
makes the confidence so unusually felt in
the ability and Judgment of this distin-
guished military leader
George B. Mcclellan, the son of an
eminent physician of Philadelphia, was
born in that city, December 8, 1926. At
the age of sixteen, or in 1912, be entered
the West Point Academy, and graduated
In 1876, at the age of twenty, at the head
of his class. On the first of July. Of this
year, his title was BreYet Second Lieuten-
ant of Engineers.
This was the period of the Mexican war,
and Mcclellan, about the age of Alexan-
der Hamiltcn, when he began to show ex-
traordinary ability, was called into active
service. Congress, May Is, 1S46,) had
passed an act adding company of sappers,
miners and pontonierS, to the corps of en-
.gineers, and Mcclellan was made second
lieutenant in this company. Col. TOtten
names with appreciation, his great exer-
tons, with two others, in organizing and
drilling this corps. As the recruits assem-
bled at West Point they were at once put
into course of active drill as infantry,
and of practical instruction in making the
different materials used in sieges, running
saps and forming ponton bridges; and
through the exertions of three officers only,
when they sailed from West Point (Sept.
240 seventy-One strong, the Colonel says
they were in admirable discipline"
This company was at first ordered to
report to Gen. Taylor, and went to Camar-
go; but were then ordered to countermarcb
to Matamoras and move with the column
of Patterson. Here Capt. Swift and nine
teen men were left In the hospital, and
from that time until a few days before
landing at Vera Cruz. the company was
under Lieut. Smith, who had but one other
officer, Lieut.. Mcclellan. During the
march" Col TOtten says, "to Vitoria from
MatamOras. the company, then reduced to
forty-hve electives executed great amount
of work upon roads, fords, &C., as it did
In proceeding thence to Tampico, when it
formed, with one company Of the Srd, and
one Of the 9TH Infantry, a pioneer party,
under Capt Henry, of the 3rd Infantry.
The detailed reports Of these labOrs exhib-
it the greatest efficiency and excellent dis
cipline under severe and trying circumstan-
ces, Lieut. Smith having then but one Of
fcer, Lieut. Mcclellan, under his COM
maHd
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
What is to be Done with the Property
Of Traitors?
THE BILL FOR THE CONFISCATIO
o. REBEL PROPERTY,

THE BILL FOR,THE CONFISCATION
o. REBEL PROPERTY.
The following is the bill providing fol
the confscatiOn of rebel property, which
has passed both Houses of Congress
AN ACT TO coNFIsCATE PROPERTY USED FOE
INsURRECTIoNARY PURPOSES.
BE 1t enactedIy the Senate and Houst
Of Representatives. Of the United States
Of America, In Congress assembled, That
if, during the present or any future insur-
rection against the Government of the U.
nited States, after the President of the u
nited States shall have declared, BY proc
lamation, that the laws of the United
States are opposed, and the execution there
Of obstrueted, by combinations too power
full to be suppressed by the ordinary course
of judicial proceedings, or by the power
vested in the marshals by law, any person
or persons, his heir, or their agent, attOr-
ney or employee, shall purchase or acquire,
sell or give any, property of whatsoever
kind or description, with intent to use or
employ the same, or suffer the same to be
used or employed, in aiding, abetting or
promoting such insurrection or resistance
to the laws, or any person or persons en-
gagged therein; or if any person or persons
being the owner or owDers of any such
property, shall knowingly use or employ,
or consent to the use or oremploymen: of the
same as aforesaid, all such property is
hereby declared to be lawful subject of
prize and capture wherever found; and it
shall be the duty of the President of the
United States to cause the same to be seiz-
ed, confscated and condemned.
SEC. 2. And be ii further enacted,
That such prizes and capture shall be con-
demned in the District or Circuit Court of
the United States having jurisdiction of
the amount, or in admiralty in any district
in which the same may be seized, or into
which they may be taken and proceedings
first instituted
SEC. 8. And be IL further sndcted, That
the Attorney General, or any district at
torney of the United States in which said
property may at the time be, may insti-
tute the proceedings of condemnation. and
in such case they shall be wholly for the
benefit of the United States; or any per-
son may file an information with such at
tOrney, in which case the proceedings shall
be for the use of such informer and the
United States in equal parts.
SEC. 4. And be IL further enacted, That
whenever any person claiming to be enti-
tied to the service or labor of any other
person, under the laws of any State. shall
employ such person in aiding or promoting
any insurrection, or in resisting the laws
of the United States, or shall permit him
to be so employed. he shall forfeit all right
to such service or labor, and the person
whose labor or service is thus claimed,
shall be thenceforth discharged therefrom,
any law to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
Income Taxes.

We subjoin a copy of the income taxes
and duties imposed by the recent act oi
Congress, in order that our readers may al
glance perceive the different articles
taxed and the rates fixed thereon.
The Income TGr.-By the provisions
of the act an annual tax is laid on incomes
derived from all sources other than prop
erty subjected to the direct tax, as follows;
On yearly incomes of residents of over
eight hundred dollars. .....3 per cent.
On yearly incomes Of non-residents of over
eight hundred dollars. .....5 per cent
The Tar on Carriages.-A tax is also
laid on every carriage, the body of which
rests on springs of any description, which
may be kept for use, and which shall not
be exclusively employed for the transpOr-
tatiOn of merchandise, according to the
following valuation, including the harness
used Herewith:
Not exceeding fifty dollars. .....S l
If above $50 and not exceeding 500 4
If above 800 and not exeeed'g 5000 8
If above 5000 and not e1ceed'g s4O0 l6
If above S+00 and not exceed'g 5000 %
If above 5000 and not exeeed'g $500 30
If above $500 and not exceed'g s 900 40
If above one thousand dollars. ...... so
The Tar on RdtekeS.-An annual tax
is also laid upon every watch kept for use,
as follows
Gold watches, each. .SI,00I
Silver watches, each. ........ so,
TIE Tar on Distilled SpiritS.-Itis is al
80 provided that an annual tax be levied
IN distilled spirits, to be paid by the man.
lfacturer or distiller thereof, as follows:
On each gallon, first proof or less, cents.
On each gallon, of greater strength than
irst proof in proportion to the above.
Tile Tar on Fermented Liquors.
Beer, ale, porter and other similar fer
nented liquors are to be taxed as follows,
he duty to be paid by the brewer thereof:
On each gallon. ..........2 cents.
On each barrel containing not
more than thirty gallons. 60 cents.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
9Ottrg
For the Chronicle.
MY DREAM.
BT KELLIK BURcHTIELD.

One Summer morn not long ago,
When ali the roses were a-bloom,
And down the garden walks there came
An odorcus rush of soft perfume;
Jult when the morning in the east.
In shimmering bars of daylight broke
An early moment. you will say,
For felix's to vaken-I awoke.
Ny feet that down the shadowy paths
OF misty dreamland love to go,
Returned to earth, and as lay,
Iheard the west wind softly blow;
Anon Iheard another sound
The tinkling fingers of the rain
Beat chimes upon the lowly roof,
And tapped against my window pane
did not like the sound, and sighed;
thought the morning dull and drear;
When, bark there rose upon the air
A gush of music rich and clear;
A red-breast in a neighboring tree
Rang out his song of love and praise;
No more sighed, the while lay,
And listened to his rapturOus lays
All why should repine. 1 said,
Or why my heart to sadness yield;
Are net the birds of heaven fed,
And clothed, the lilies of the field?
I slept and dreamed-the robins song,
The aindrops falling on the roof,
And tender thoughts of one love,
Were mingled in the curious woofI
Somewhat this way the image ran
Strange way it seemeth to your mind,
But fancy when she plumes her wing
Leaves sober reason far behind,
And so thought myself drop
OF crystal dew safe folded up
And hidden in the polished walls
of what you call lily's cup.
Yet fair as was my dwelling place,
l felt but sad and ill-conteut;
My lily seemed prison cell
Wherein my struggling soul was pent;
lenged for wings that / might fly
And cleave the depths of summer air,
/ wished, longed in vain, there fell
No answer to my silent prayer.
Ere while low notes of music stole
Upon my ear. 50 ssOeet-it seems,
We never hear in waking hosrs.
Such music as we hear in dreams;
l thought an Angel from the vault
OF heaven that high above me hung,
Had come with Angel-harps to sing
The songs knew the Angels sing.
Twas not an Angel, but my loUe
Transformed, an d on q swaying limb,
He sat and trilled low notes that rung
In melody like some old hymnl
I caught the gleam of golden wings,
And mine the fate knew at first,
That / should iesEe my prison cell
To quench the gentle songster's thirst.
But ah what work of magic this 2
The bird renevs his merry song,
His notes are drops of crystal dew
That light as bubbles aoat along,
Borne swift upon the balmy breeze,
In rainbow haes they brightly CLEAN,
Until at length in tiny song
Each brOke-and ended thus my dream.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

ebla with less than eleven thousand rank
and file. There were but eighty-fve hun
dred in the battle of Contreras; but thir-
ty-three hundred at Molino del Rey; and
but six thousand in the entrance into Mex
leo. So that Gen. Mcclellan had under
him, in his late command, 10000, three
times the number of troops that Gen.
Scott had at Contreras. The work done
in Western Virginia so splendidly is, at
least, as good an assurance as the country
can have, that Gen. Mcclellan is fully ca
pable of leading on triumphantly the no.
bic army Of the Potomac.-BoStoa Post.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

The VALUE oP TINE IN WAR.-The
volue of time is most remarkably exemph-
fed in the history of the battle of Manas-
sas, or as it should be termed, the battle
Of Stone Bridge If tthe battle could
have been brought on on Saturday. the
victory in all probability would have re-
mained with the United States troops;
and the loss of few hours in the morn
ing proved most serious misfortune If
the last division of Johnston's army had
been detained two hours, the field would
have been Gen. MeDowelrs.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

PENNsYLvASIA's CONTRIBUTION TO THE
WAR.-Pennsylvania has already furnish
ed, for three years, 22.6So men. and there
are now almost ready for the field 29, ,l20,
making grand aggregate Of 5l,S0o men.
Under inc first requisition for three months
volunteers. Pennsylvania furnished 1890
men.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

A faeetiOus boy asked one of his play
mates how hardware dealer differs from
a boot maker? The latter somewhat puz-
lied, gave it up. why" said the other,
''because the one sold the nails and the
other nailed the soles."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

ne IoIIoWlng names, which are attach-
ed to the Union County call, are. by re-
quest of the signers, appended to the above
State call, and made part of such call
Among them are, as will be seen, leading
Democrats who have State wide reputa.
ton.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21

"You must take the responsibility" as
the nan said to his wife when the child
cried.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-08-21
HENRY MILLER,

hePuDIIcdn EXECUTIVE committee.
To this overture and invitation, we are
informed, there has not been even the de-
cent formality of an acknowledgment,
much less courteous reply. But the do
ings of the Democratic Convention, of last
week, furnish answer sufficient to convince
the people that the Democratic party-so
far as a State Convention is authorized to
speak for it is in favor of q disgraceful
with armed treason, if not ac-
tually in favor of the treason itself.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-01-19

bers from forty to fly regular scholars, and
hardly day passes but applications are made
to admit children from other places.
Our school trustees pobabIy could not have
found in the State more competent teacher
than the present incumbent, Nr. Nathan John
son. The trusteer, as also Mr. johnson, have
been untiring in their efforts, but to the latter
more particularly may we give the credit for
the high stand our school has attained.
Time and space forbid my mentioning the
different classes; suffice it to say, every branch
in which they were examined, they showed
thorough understanding Of the subject. There
were present some seventy Spectators notwitII-
standing the inclemency Of the weather. The
report Of the teacher showed some three hum
dred visitors during the term, showing very
evidently the interest felt by parents aud pat
rons. Here let me suggcst,I that it is duty
which parents toO often n~glect, to visit their
schools often. 1t is certainly qualification to
note the progress their children are making
but it is more 50 to the teacher and scholars to
find their lab"rs approved and appreciated.
Hoping you may make it convenient to be
present at the next school examination, | re-
main, Yours, &C., CITIZEN.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-01-19
post Office Notices.
PInnerriIIe pnat nmn..

TTNHE MAILS for Sacramento, Ban Francisco and
i all parts Of this State, close every day at this
office at9 o'clock, M.
The mails for the Atlantic States and Europe,
via. Los Angeles, close semi weekly, Wednesdays
aud Fridays at 3 O'Clock P. 81.
The steamer malls for the Atlantic States, close
on the 9th 18th and Goth Of each month"; Letters to
be sent by this route must be marked via Panama"
The Malls for Oregon and Washington Territory,
close every day at9 o'clock pm.
The Mails for Grizzly Flat close at this office
every Wednesday, morning at O O'clOck.
The Mails for NewtOwn close at o'clock, A. NJ,
on Mondays, Wednesdays. and Fridays.
The mails for CedarYille and Indian Dlggings
close at 8 o'clock A. NJ, every Monday ard Friday
The Mails for Cold Springs and COlOmR close ev
cry day, Sundays eNcepted) at3 o'clock.
The Kelsey, Spanish Flat, and Georgetown Mails
close Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays ut 81
O'Clock p. NJ.
The Mails for Carson Valley close on Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday at o'clock p. NJ.
The Mails for Salt Lake City, close SemiMonthly
on Wednesday mornings at o'clock.
ORFICE nOCRS.-FrOm o'clock, A. NJ, till ~,
NJ: and from till 5, p. 81, (Sundays exccDtcd.)
On Srndays-From . until 10. A. NJ. and from
until r. n. A. II. SPENCE, =. NJ.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-01-19

iriuse-NATIlhN N1IlI
GROW ~ An. y .I.IN.
for said County ana nAlo.
TIE PeOpie II the el9os- - -
Grow, william TIbbo(, E1uN19
HIlllngs, and Ella y. t.el9fTs 81 =
son, heirs Of Nj y Lelsvls, NEt4zse
You are hereby requlle4 =
brought against you ~ Ne ebfx4 o4
the District Cougt ~ The 44yNE1&
In and foF che B~uuty o. ~ Eesr&94
the Complaint hled tisrrlo, qlfIH 81
sive Of tie day az arFvlceh AM4t IN ~
Of this puWrmpUna--ie esTveA u&41N
eeFved out 81 thIa cpaniT, M Wl.lln
District, within twenty dAy1s ~ He94V4
District. Jhsn within forty dept-eE
fault WIT1 BE- taksa ngnina y6as
The aaiA actlen Il brSpNlle - eA.H
partition and hlVIs0n Of the pFNuIIeea kH4H - ~
lIermiia Ne QunHln Mn - ilelE1llEF -
Boarding llouse," aud @Ilegml.tEe -
81 with the lands and hr5sessHe+ee -
longing. In Mud spEtn0D Iogaa)l p @.1=z|. =.
aforesaid, ~ N sale thereof an dives a - 49,
cecds Of such sale between zee nn9 EIzT1| 1z.'I0e
ing TO your rcrnecfIte Inteftsse 81 - - u
you fall 10 appear aud NusWeF tAe 80 49, -
above required. the paIh PlNinii9 ~ "a ~pNe
against you Ter said partition ana 4.vl1ies a. ".
Iiy order Of lion. James johnson, Co0AN &@444,
- Witness my hand, awd tte Be14A 49,!
g. \. Court hereto hxed. ct Once y IL ~ 90
1860 WA. 4. JANUARY, cJeTk,
:. w. sAxDFRsoS, PRS ATTY. dseldUh
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RsTRATsArM

DY vIRfUE Of an order Of SALE - No alrsessse.
ID Issued ~ r. J. Oreoi, Justice ~ the psses ~
Mud Springs Township, n Dorado Cen1eSs vN..IyI,
mia, notice iS herbry given that win onrr ~ a~as'
at public auction,
On the 23d day Of January. A. D. 1851
A. the hour 81 ~ O'Clock H., At the redeHee o. sns'
bryan, IN sald Township County and Ssafs
one dark rcd steer, four years old, marked pi.n u
per aud lower bit the rtlt ear, smooth ecstt.o
inches on each tile.jolnt: ais q req end Wn.e
steer, marked with upper md lower BIT q the point
Of the right ear and swallow fork In the len ears
aboLt four years old also, pale Ted steer, wsn
dwarf horns, with While spot vi tnftneed, mA.sS
with upper Bit In the right eur ana undet VI W shS
III" being estrays taken up on the Smh 90 2.
December so, by John IIrynn, and duly Ioseui 70
pay SuclI sum As may be awarded said JOnn btyAs
for the EXPENSES Of keeping said above uescTiDeu
steers, aud the costs. a..
December %, ISd0. dIz'n
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9nMM0NQ

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of p DOradoyT-
- Justices Court, Mountalq Township.
The People Of the Stats o. California, 70 SO.
SHIRLEY. greeting: You are hereby summoned ~
appear before NE, II MY 0i1re IN NouutaIa tsNu.
February, A. u 1861, ut o'clock, r. A.. r. answyr
unto the conplniHt of Hiram Palmer. who euep 10
recover two hundred and two ff1O0 dollars, CnIhrd
as due from you on pTOmlasOry note, gven ~ pos
TO Hiram Palmer, for one hundred and thlE1y.fnur
sJlOO dollars, dated August 8Oth, 1853, and bearing
Interest nj the rnte NJ two per cent pcF month until
n'ent will he taken against you for the aald amount,
together with costs and damages, II you fall 10 np
pcarand answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable Of Anid County,
greeting Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand this 18th day 81 October,
4. ID. 1861. JOHN G. MCGUIRE,
Justice Of the Peace.
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CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of n Dorado
- In the District Court Of the Eleventh judicial
District. WM. NJ DONAllUK, plalnllif; W. JOHN
OEVLlN, defendant. Action brought IN the DE-
trct Court Of tie Eleventh Judicial District, cad i6
Complaint flied In the County Of u Dorado, In the
Office Of the Clerk Of said District Court, In and ~
said County and etate. ~ -
The People Of III. State Of California, 70 JOHN
DEfi.IN, greeting: You are hprSby rcquiFSd 70 an
pear In an action brought against yoa b. the hiota
named plalnlIH. In The DIslFrt UoGfS ~ tka aeVSI
Judicial District, IL and for the County OF n u0F131
and to answer the Complaint fled therein, within N
days, (eAclusve 81 the day Of service after the el
Vice you Of this Summon III served wlthln olp
County y served out Of this County, but wlihin tn
Judicial District, within twenty days; or, II eetVR1
cut Of said District, then within forty daye-r tngs'
ment BY default will bc taken aealn1t goa IbR aHiA
action 10 brought to obtain judgmsnt ~ tbo eAm
Of two hundred and forty Ol.l09 doAFs. and intsRe
amount due upon certain premissegT note ~ Tpn.
given TO Plaintiff, and certain aeeoHala fsr 80
wares and merchandise, aaslRnedto aoa ne8 oWne4
and held by Plaintiff, and for costs e Sultt noa
" you full to appear and answer the anid canH !
plalnt, Ms above required The said pHintt6 VIII tno
Judgment against you for oalA sum. lnteEest md
costs, according 20 the prayer Of snid Oompl M.
by order Of lion. James JohnsOn, County Jndao -
said County. H-lss45.
- Witness my hand, and the seal d ~
! l.. 4, Court hetetu aMxsA a 0ace In the Qllg 81
- Ptacervle, this the 81 day Of January 4. -
1901. wal. 4. JxNtkAY, Clsgk.
lItME ST. IS, Attorneys ior Piainila. ianb n