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A UDTTOR 8 OFFICE, STATE
a OF ILLINOIS, srH1s6r1sLD Oct z. 1%:-
Tha Sycamore Bank Sycamore, hat ttls day h1ed In
this once aootice Tho app 3intnent OF r. oolt:lc.
Banler- Agent for the Etdemption ot its circulating
notes in the city Ch1c1Eo pursuant to the prov!5ons
81 Article Ind of an Acl a,nendatory Of tho General
DaLEt1E Law, approved F.brnaEy 18th. 1871.
0c1i IEif3t JESSE z. BUB0I9. An1ttof e. A.
, 1862-10-27

"ANTED-EIardware-The adj
w verttser hAying had eighteen years e1pe:f-Ec co
In al branches the tohbng and III trade OF Has
ware 1rcn Stoves DC. land has travelled tree veAs}
II Chicago and the Mess wou!d nss sitaasio1 a.. -
Can plodnce u1exceptionah,e EefeEsases IS = shsr
to him. Address E. !" Post Otlce Drawer Gilt, CHI
cxrD. oC14y1G}3W
, 1862-10-27
WHAT ARE YOUR POLEr1CS3
4 Business H1un,s Letter:

The following letter Was never intended for
publication, but was called out By the inqui-
r. casually appended to business letter Hom
one OF our merchants 10 his correspondent in
the country, "By TIC seay, aahe7e do you stand
politieal7y2" We think that our readers will
agree that the party ADDRESSED gives good
reason for "tLe faith that is In in:''
, 1862-10-27

w ANTED-Geat1e1nsn, Ladies',
Wy Or returned sold,era w,shins pleasant sa1a
profitable Agency. .reqnirng Euall and Witch
meets ready retnfn, Will ind CLAEE'S PATEST 1a-
DELiRLE MAEK1sG PENCIL ! neat aud usetnl
tlc!e .snd 20 hsH6aE I'D % 1oz naAr1S q 1insn m tis he
receipt o. <.o0 sample pencil teens, &C.. 81 cents
IN E.anCs sample Of nat king one 3t.nr Aud-tsa
e. CLARK, Northampton, Mass. Post Office 3o1 II.
ix-fta .111, - :
, 1862-10-27

w TANTED-Jn a Lumber and
~ Grsta Business. in a country town in 1lllucis
an Efficient. w.'tny Ra1. Qu:Ck a14 accurate ID
rgnres :ld capahie q seeeln& accounts T. simple
:. Lumber Merchant. care OF Adams Housc. ca.caeo.
Ill. - until October 9Th. Qc2ly1t-2W
The New York herald., 1862-08-01

The eunboat Tyler is lying IN front Of the city
and l. an object study for the curious IN tho
* Inc i5ts with the rebel gunbos Arkansas the Tyler
was co pelely riddles With shot and she'll, though fortu
natcly no,e VI machinery was injured Lieutenant
wiun hsr commander is worthy Of notice of h,
naval heroes Of the war Tbe Tyler II wooden ggnboa
without protectsn OF any kind but Lieutenant GwnT
did MOI hesitate her alongside the mail clad
almost npsnerable Arkansas, and engage her at shor
range for an hour and half. The only wonder is tha
his boat was not annihaies Lieutenant Gwnn has becI
designated eor the command of the Mound City place
Captain Kitty Tho Tyler will 60 70 Cairo for repairs
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
Ths Defence. Of Canada.

In the House OF Commons on tho same night, Mr. An
asked the Under secretary Of state for the Colo
mics whether the Canadian Parliament prorogusd,
and the raising 5000 additional militia bo con.
sidered their na and ultimate OF for
the defence OF thor country IN operation with the
IL 600 troops this country sent for that purpose and
whether IL appeared that that force be actually
embodied and put under training only enrolled AID
whethor any answer hac becn by the Canadian gov
To the offer of British guarantee OF per csns,
interest 20 their railway loan ef CO 900 900 made by the
Duoc Of Newcastle, in Substitution for their original pro-
posal.
Mr.. G. FoRrEscvK replied that the Canadian Parliament
bad bocn prorogusd, and be sorry 10 say that Il
separated iodoa rd,sing fore. OF dcips md formed
and clothed al the expense OF ths Canadian
beyond ten thousand mon the number proposed by the
Canadian Ministry being hty thousand. at the same
time, u must be borue "a mind that every Canadian
capable of bearing arms was enrolled as n mtaman,
and was liable 10 be called out ia of danger and all
persons acquainted with Canada knew that in the eves
u the appearanoe Of danger there would be difficulty
whatever IN raistug very large force OF most admirable
materals-men accustomed TO the Of firearms who
would come forward with readiness and spirit tIIsar)
With respect to the latter part of the question he said
that NO answer had been recsvcd from the Canadian
government 10 the oaer alluded TO.
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
II III f N A v Y.


Tne post Of the country at this present moment 80
intimately with the power Of navy thai We
have taken great pains ascertain how far We have ad
vanced with ironclads Since the successful advent
OF the Monitor in Hampton Roads tho government has do
voted energies the building Of ironciads and its
has proved in the most satisfactory man
the OF the country to compete with not
surpass, every other nation. When the present war
was commenced navy could only boast o.
eighty eight vessels. with armament ranging from
twenty guns to two; while at the present time we are
possessed or nearly three hundred ships, inds-
pendent Of those recently ordered The adaptation Of
hsss vessels peculiar necessities OF the crisis has
SO fully proven our superiority over all other nations,
and we have SO often alluded this subject that further
comment is unnecessary We will simply recite the fol-
lowing table in support Of our argument
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
Latest rr ON the India~ Expedition.

From the esvcnworth (Kansas) Conservative July a.
Colonel wcer md Captain Norman Allen arrived ester.
ay from the Indian expedition. part Of our forces
have been In Fort Gibson aud found no enemy there
Fort Gibson the Arkansas about dty miles north
vsss. Of Fort smith, and bout hundred and seventy
dyc miles frsm Fort SEQ u. The enemy reported a.
Fort Adams. about four miles below.
ovcr one thousand Indians Cherokces and half breeds
had Joined troops addition to the foar hundred al
ready repor,ed. They In with their horses and
arms aud were crgsaiscd the Third Indian rsencn.
under Colonel wnism A. Phillips. Our prospects, m tho
Cherokee country most favorable II oan co saved
for the Union ana saved free State The sspstla
now uudsr General Solomon. late Colonel Of ths Nnl
whcouain
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
Movements or Vessels.

kAovcAhOnss u vcbscins
BAiSBaDoE-seven guns, brig-having undergone
all repairs, will, in all probability be put ia COM
mission next Saturday. Her armament has been en-.
tireiy changed and abe has got such thorough
hauling from stem 70 stern that sho would hardly DO
recognized as the cambridge.
CurLKR-sx guns, steam gunboat-rsturned 10 Bos.
saturday last, disabled, her machinery having
broken down. hs sailed from the port of Boston on the
cath inst reinforce tho blockadng feet and will be
detained fer some time, the accident to her hnery
boing of serious character.
EAGIE-stcam transport.-This vessel, which has
been used by the government transport, is at tho
yard Of Mr.. John Robb lower end Of Thames street
BALTIMORE undergoing complete overhauling both OF hun
and machinery, and when finished will be substantial
as whom first built.
GExsBoK-six guns, Lieutenant Cavendy commanding
lies in Portland harbor between Forts Preble and
Scanned.
MARArAvzA-stcam gunboat Lieutenant Thomas Fl.
stevens conmanding-arrived at Baltimore the 25th
INST direct from james river She has bsen ordered 70
that TO her ruadsrs repaired which were
very seriously mjared by tho vessel getting aground
while on expedition up the Appomattox river. The
Nsratanza built and equipped at the Boston Navy
Yard, her engines being constructed Loring's City
Point Iron Works South Boston She left that city April
20 last and proceeded direct to Yorktown There with
other gun5 oa-s she engaged for weeks N occa
sionally shellhg tho rebel batteries. When our army
moved rp the peninsula, the Maraanza accompanied them
up the York river arriving at wost Point IN tho nick OF
dim 70 drive back the enemy, who opposing ,he
landing Of Franklsns division at that place Here no
oubt this gunboat in saving our troops
| from immense slaughter.
As troops proceeded onward In their march for
Richmond, the Masaanza, with watchful care for the
Transports with thcm. On the 18th Of May having
House, and that the Pamunkey and York rivers were
open and safe for e passage or transports and supply
vessels thc Marstsnsn ordered 10 the james river
She arrived at Gy Point VA only TO be day ato to
participate the gallant though unsuccessful attack
upon Fort Darling. Since thea she has much hard
active service that river a goth of June, In con.
ucon with the Port Royni itor and other
| gunboats, she led an up ne Appomarox
| river destroying all the rebel batteries on that
stream, and receiving her present INJURIES. During
| this expedition the Island Belle, armed tug
boat which was aground nearly alongside the
Mariana days had 10 be abandoned and bWned
When on srny in its recent reached arri
sons Landing The Maraanza there ready to assist in
their protection here again she had the opportunity
20 give the rebels another Of her wrath She moved
into position commanding the Charles City road and for
three hours poured shot and shell the ranks Of the
enemy eectualy checking their sxdor the pursuit. Of
our retiring forces To celebrate our last naona birth
day she had the good fortune meet the famous rebel
gunboat Teazer and captured hsr after receiving shot
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
AFFAIRS IN MEMPHIS.
Our Memphis Correspondence.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. July 10, 1862
7hs OaA Of Auegiance-Is Effect sscessfa-7D Mem
PHI, Typographical Society Claim Exemption from th
oath-Tn> Action Of tie Secretdry in the Prerriss Re
p,d,ated-Gnerai Rovys Letter % the rypos-SYirtuoS
Liquors Con,raband in Memphis, &c, DC
MrxpHiAss WILL TIE
General Hovsy's recent order requiring all male resi
dents OF the city 70 take the oath Of allegiance or leave
Memphis Is still the all absorbing topic q interest.
Several sscssh gentlemen were accommodated with
passes 70 70 South tss mornng-abovt Gfty all told.
Others are preparing to leavedeaycg their dsrarture
until the last moment hoping that with inc expected
arrival OF Major General Sherman, who has been looked
for for several days, may follow mobilization Of the
order General Sherman has not yet made his appear
ancs but believed TO be witan short distance Of the
city, several Of his regiments having marched In yes
seraay.
xHwrHs TYPOGRAPHICAL ucuoy.
The Secretary Of the Manphis Typographical Union
yesterday addressed the feHewns letter 70 Rigascr
, General Hovey-
srigadisr General HovEr, commanding untcs states
1;xyrRaI-Knowing you 10 be valiant soidsr and a
gentleman Of generous sentiments requested by the
members of the Memphis rrpogr1phicai Unop "a bsdy
or nen who have remained neutral during the present
iy yar) relieve them from the cath prescribed by
YOU rs they desire TO have part either side IN tho
nressut conflict They working men and roliti.
ri.n. auS hope their naalea viii be mixed I'M ssi
s,i'c Their occupation Il 10 disseminate knowledge,
ad uot TO create IN will among the great family Of
ssAss '''"'' j. B sYNorT,
c., Secretary Memphis Typographical Union.
80 ,hcn General Hovey replied this forenoon n foI
sfafAS~
SSFSU HrApouARrwss, pMrED STATES EoscE,
8 So .swEsr TKvrnssKs. MEMPHIS, July 10, 1852
yF sxs m secretary Memphis Typographical Usion.--
spgau tone Of your letter. the BODY OF men you
80 sensAga he complimentary tnannor 10 which YOU
PsyS t9rses proper 10 mention my name All demand
fo1 Nsnsd yaon aud respectful answer 10 your re-
o. FesesfS ~ modify order No ], so as u re-
Sisys thE mecys Of your association from taxing tho
= oshH spssIs Sow, what is the substance Of that
s@@ys Hiyy ,sgsrcd II gives you the right 70 leave
sS ely cth q Snpcsins any conditions, aud take np
. rw fgAfnstssy comtry v you wish u throws the
SssnfJ Iwxshd dares you 70 the conflict or simply
EtVrs yE n swear " support tho const. tuition your
Sfah Rsdes surely this is hard rule in times OF
y wE ~ .Ss tor one mrnent contrast II with the
SnrseelNued by The ~ styled Souherp conlsieracy.
WhsEe Bey hayo power nen WHO dared u whisper
voEtShkvur Of the Union lave BY brutal chivalricO
fettsSSn hungdecrsptudp aad years could not shield
csm<Evsn in sight Of this city an DID, gray haired man
: sSlv. sns. 6riendless ant hspisss. vas huna BY
The New York herald., 1862-08-01
Navy Yard, Brooklyn.

Several twelve boats, with sheet iron covering,
have been built at this yard lately They are intended
for river uso and be sent South to be tested aud
IL found suitable every vessel in the navy WIN be pro.
vided with them.
Since ast report the force at the marine barracks
has been increased forty, making total Of about
200 mon.
draft Of $50 sailors was sent from this station
yesterday to Philadelphia They are intended for the
New rronsides and Powhatan.
The New Navy Yard nc League Island.
The annexed correspondence relative to the ground r.
Gently purchased for the Navy Yard al Philaseph
will be read With interest,"
PHILADELPHIA, July "a, 1904
Having little leisure time, concluded TO write ;hcsc
few lines 70 the HERALD about the Navy Yard OK.
pect 70 hove here Of these DAYS. and The hoa u
The New York herald., 1862-08-01

PALsYRA,,N ", July %, 1862.
Palmyra has the first full maximum company for the
Cayuga and Wayne county regiment, CAPT. Ssoses U
Smith. Good for Palmyra
The New York herald., 1862-08-01

CEysus or NKw JsRsrY.-The Secretary Of state has
published his report sf the population and statistics %
Now Jersey Tho nHmbor Of free coOred person
Is 25 31s; slave popuation, IL Indian population, q
Total 8g7 373 Total value OF farms, $3.50 25O,}3S of
farming mpleents IS 74s 5oT live stock sic, 6e3
stock produced-Tobaoco lt0 40 lbs; wool 549 250 lbs
Value OF real estate set down at tl5T16 e4i Average
,sges of farm hands with board, 81 81 per month
uighsst wages Of domestcs, 81 rs per week. Number
Of hampers supported during the year 1928 at cost Of
Na3 2eo 50. Number OF convicted criminals, same pe
,iod 4 500 There are twenty -FOUR denominations OF
Christians 10 the state owning church property valued u
s7,2T8,p5k
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-05

low county men and brothers in arms. who
have had to undergo the hardships Of q SOL
dier's life in the tented field; but never yet
have our friends allowed US to want for any
thing which it was consistent in US to expect
when our country 10 In SO troubled state.
and there are SO many others whose comfort
they are called on to provide for.
To oil of our friends we are indebted, for
much. and particularly the ladies. God bless
them; we feel that to die fighting for the in
dependence Of country blessed with such
women, is precious boon to every chival-
rous and patriotic soldier; and while there is
an enemy on our soil they may rest assured
that the "Orange Guards" will never un-
buckle their armor or lay down their arms.
Unlike most Of the Orange companies, it
has not yet been our fortune to meet onr in
vaders face to face 10 battle array, but should
such ever be our lot, we will try to prove that
we are not unworthy OF our name, or the ia.
yor OF our friends.
The company has passed its sixth anniver-
sary, and SO far they have never been called
on to mourn the loss by death Of any Of its
members, nor am aware that any one who
ever belonged to it has died. Most OF the
original members Of the company have taken
to themselves rib and settled down in life
the presen, Captain, however, is an honor
able exception. who consoles himself with
the consciousness that he is not at fault, and
!" lives with hope Of better time com.
ing"
/ The men are as usual. in excellent health.
and looking anxiously for an order for US to
take The field, and leave forever behind brick
walls. sane bags, and salt water.
Very respectfully. JOS. C. WEBB.
Capt. Co. G.. 9Th Reg. N. G. v
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CAROLINA.
By THE GOVERNOR or NORTH
A PROCLAMATION.
NORTH CARoLINIANS! Our Count

NORTH CAROLINIANS! Our CouniD stan
your aid for its protection and defence sgsh. es
invading foe. The President Of the Confederate Ss
has made fequstion upon our State 10 complete hss
quota Of troops in the field Our own borders invaS
ded oy the enemy In force now threatening 10 advance
TO deprive ua Of liberty, property, and all that we hold
sist him all hazards and by every means in our power
He wages war for our subugaton--a war forced upon
us in wrong and prosecuted without right and in spi
nit Of vengeful wckedness without parallel in tho bis
tory Of warfare among civilized nations AS you value
your rights Of segoysrnmen,; all the blessings Of free
dom; the hallowed endearmenta Of home and Preside;
of family and kindred call upon You 10 rally in their
defence and to sustain the noble and sacred cause in
which we are engaged.
North Carolina has always proved true, constant and
brave, in the hour Of Trial and Of danger Never i, il
be said in the future that she has failed to maintain this
high renown. IL we threatened more than here
tofore and upon own SOIL lei exertions be equal
10 every demand upon patriotism, honor and glory
No temporary dampened tho ardo Of your an.
cestor, even though the enemy marched in columns
through the State. The fires Of liberty sill buraed
brightly in their breasts. They moved 10 new Gu
ergy and resisted by gallant deeds, with abiding hope
and unnnchng courage and perseverance, bravey con.
tending with enemies at home well asthe foreign FOO
until after struggle Of long years. Indspen..
dence was achieved and acknowledged Let o. imihs
their glorious example. The enemy 10 redoubing hia
efforts, and straining every nerve to overwhelm our
country and subugste up to his dominatisn-his ava
rice and ambition Already it is proposed in thsir Con-
gress to establish territorial government'in portion
Of our State. Now is the time to prove zeal and
animate by our example.
call upon the brave and patriotic men ofour State
to volunteer from IKE mountains to The sea. You are
wanted to GIL up our quota in the Confsdsa,s Army,
and for the special defence of the State. Lrsy with
entire confidence, for prompt and cheeslesponse TO
this call upon your patriotism and valor Tender your
selves in companies and in squads under ocersuyour
own selection. You will be at accepted, land or
gained into regiments under the laws that may
be made and which il is my duty 10 executes. Tho
Adjuiant General Of the State will issue The necessary
orders for this purpose.
Fellow Citizens! - Your first allegiance 10 dss Ito
North Carolina. Rally TO her banners Let every man
90 his duty, and our country will be safe.
a6aldq Given under my hand and the seal Of The
gL.S State, at Raleigh, this 22d Of February one
, ndnDn thousand eight hundred and siI,y-two.
HENRY I. CLARK.
February 81. 33-2w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-05
THE CONVENTION.

Hon. William A. Graham, Chairman of
the Legislative Committee of this body, has
submitted report, which makes some very
important amendments to the Constitution
of the State. As heretofore, the Legisla-
ture will consist Of two houses; but instead
of House of Commons, it will be called
!" House of Representatives" The election
Of members is to be biennial, but the Leg
islature will meet overy year, the members
not TO receive pay for over forty-five days.
The Senate to be composed of fifty members,
and the House of one hundred aud twenty.
No person eligible to the Senate under IS
years Of age, and must be worth freehold
Of the value Of $1,000. and have been resi-
dent Of the State three years, and one year
in the district preceding the election. For
the House. must be 81 years Of age, resi-
dent Of the State two years, and in the
county one year preceding the election, and
possess freehold estate of $500. Clergy
men ineligible as now, and no person who
has been Treasurer or receiver OF public
monies in the past or future, by collection
or disbursement, shall be eligible until he
shall have fully accounted for and paid into
the Treasury all monies due from him. No
President. Cashier or Treasurer of any COR
poration in (which the State is interested
shall be eligible TO seat in either House.
/ Salisbury Waterman.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-05

We issue to-day the FIRST number of the Forty Third
volume Of the Marlborough Recorder. The lapse Of
foty.two years makes sad changes in human society,
and we are not permitted to boast Of retaining very
large number Of original subscribers; yet II gives
~ pleasure in looking list, to find the names
Of several friends who have stuck to US through all the
changes that have awaited u.s. and it affords no
ettle qualification to find list literally sprnkled
over with the Of the and grandsons Of
former patrons, who seem to have inherited sort of
affection for the Recorder We can but remember
these things with feelings Of gratitude, and be smul-
ted thereby to renewed efforts to render the Recorder
worthy Of the patronage it receives
The Recorder has been too long before the public
to make it necessary now to make new promises. II
has been, and will still be- desire to make the Re-
cordsr good Family Newspaper devoted to Politics,
Agriculture, Miscellany, General News, &C., with a
view to the entertainment and improvement Of the
farmers and citizens Of the circle in which is dri-
buted. In the News department. during these eIcit-
ing times shall take especial pains present to
readers the latest intelligence and to enable us to do
so, We have facilities equal to those enjoyed in any
portion Of the State, eIcep, perhaps those favored with
telegraphic communication.
The pressure Of the times has compelled US TO dimin.
sh the size of our sheet but our readers win lose little
thereby the space occupied by advertisements is di
unfinished in proportion.
The loss Of advertising custom has thrown our de
pendence mainly upon subscription list. To MAKE
il adequate to that purpose must rely upon the
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-05
Fon Macon, N. O., Feb. al.h. 1859.

Ma. HElRrr; Allow me. through the medi-
um Of your paper, 10 acknowledge the receipt
Of. and thanks In behalf Of the Orange Guards.
to our kind friends in Hillsborough. for the
very handsome uniform they have presented
us with, and for the many other acts Of kind.
ness extended to Us as a company by them.
Since we have been 10 the service, we have
been blessed with comfortable quarters, and
generally good health, consequently our wants
have been few, compared TO mos. Of our fell
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-05

Richmond. March 2.-Presiden Davis has
issued Proclamation declaring martial law
in Richmond and for ten miles in the sur
rounding country; suspending all civil ju-
risdiction, except that Of the Mayor of Rich
mond also. suspending. under authority Of
Congress, the writ Of Habeas Corpus.
All distilleries ordered closed, sales Of
liquors Of all kinds prohibited. Establish.
ments where sales have been made are clos
ed.
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Arrival or the Nashville

Arrival Oh the NaSnvllie.-Ihe Coniede-
rate Steamship Nashville, which had been wstc hedfor
some time in tho habor Of Southampton by the Federal
Steamer Tuscaroa left that port about forty hours in
advance Of is ival and reached Beaufort harbor on
Friday morning last running the blockade. Twenty-on
shots fired at her by the bockadng vessels, but
she received no damage. She brings. we understand,
large amount Of Powder Guns. Confederate Stamps.
Bank note paper &c, and one million Of dollars in
Specie.
We are told, ss coming from one Of the passengers
who had in charge Confederate property, that the
British Government required that there should be an
interval Of ,wsniyfsur hours between the departure Of
the two vessels and the Tuscarora not willing TO give
the Nashville that much the start le the port and lay
Of The coast to intercept her passage ou.; but the Cap
tain Of The Nashville learning ,hs remained in port
until the Taseasara having srhsuaed her coal wal
obliged 10 come in for supply, when the Nashville
took the advantage and wsps to sea, and beion The
Tusesron could get in Der coal and ready 10 start, VA
forty hours On her way.