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The New York herald., 1862-01-09
The English Conclude that Americans
as Enemies are Not to be Dcspised.

In the event Of war with America we should sud
denly find ourselves cngsgel in b0stties with power
ful and adventurous people strong in resources
and participating IN our own national familiarity with
the risks and dangers Of the Deep Such enemy is
not To be held cheap II Is quite true that the Americans
have present feet which could pretend cope with
the royal navy Of England and may oven say, per-
haps that they have hardya snge vessel which could
be matched for speed and armament against the best
specimens Of the came class from own squadrons
The supremacy OF the therefore. general sense
would certainly be ours and it is equally that VIC
could blockade all the chief ports Of the federal states
without the slightest difficulty. But the AMERICANS pas
scss maritime resources " no ordinary kind, ana hey
are second 10 none in the skill wM rhich they can
ensrloy them. The Northern states sro full OF
building yards and abound with timber aud all
other materials fcquired in naval arsenals. We may do
pend upon IL that our advsrsafies will lose rot
after the declaration OF war in pressing forward the
srucion and equipment Of cruisers and IL DO ex-
pected that many Of these vessels wi in the last
war eude tho blockade and prowl about the ocean in
quest OF prey They may hope, IN any case snap 10
our merchantmen and derange our commerce. but the
adventurous spirits among them may not mproba-
bly, fly at. higher game II Is quite possible that
while England s ruling undsputed mistress Of the waves
Yankse fgas. 1ssy apss, some ns orniN 81 one Of
ning could b. done stop her. We have q long coast limo
TO defend, and our enterIrisng enemy might quietly
his point u attack and try the chances OF the
adventure II would be rather desperate service no
doubt but Is precisely by such exploits that the Amei
would attempt to establish reputation and redress
the balance of loss and gain in the incidents the war
We happen, 1t s true, at the present time, 10 be
usually well prepared for such contingencies Our coast
deences have been reorganized, ortcations have
been greatly strengthened and extended, ord.
well as navy has been reconstr ucted. We
have very large Of gunboats especially fitted for
service coasts and have efficient naval
fsy competent 70 meet tho demand for
Besides this in every maritime county we have militia
artillery and we have aleo volunteer artillery and even
volunteer engineers. There is not port the kingdom
but has recently taken thought how 10 deeud itself
against attack Al many points batteries have been
thrown up and new guns mounted, while the local ar
tery always at hand 10 turn these deences account
These incacuabe adv antages, but 1t stu does
not detect an opportunity for mischief and we have
lately published communications purporting 10
show that Of principal ports actually exposed
visitation of this very kind II Is declared that an
American cruiser, she could get the Atlantic
and thread her way through 81 Georges Channel
nigh, undo.btdy e,ser the Mersey, 50 hold the hip
psngd Licerroofat hv mercyfor some hours together
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d the intense excitement prevails at Liverpool 70
learn the news she brings.
BERLIN, Dec. 20, 1851
The government o Prussia has addressed despacn 70
the Minister Of Prussia at Washington in reference 10 'h'
of Msssrs Mason and slde condemning tns pro
ceedings Of ths commander Of the San Jaeinto
LONDON, Dec 20, 1851
Lord Pansrson has so far recovered from his attack
Of the gout as TO be able TO leave the Yesterday
he took carriage drive
The Duke Coburs and Gotha left Osborne yeser
day for the Continent
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Italy.

There was vague rumor that attempt had been
made 10 assassinate General Guyon at Rome and that
one Of his aids had received two poniard wounds.
II was reported that the French Ambassador TO Rome
had proposed to the cxKns Of Naples TO take up his
residence In France
General Klapa had arrived at Turin.
II reported that signor Petingo Lieutenant Gov.
srnor of Sicily, had rendered his resignation.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
France.

The Paris konitew announces the appointment OF
vice admiras three admira captains forty
heutenants Of msnof.war, and fourteen captains Of
ffigstcs.
II reported that Prussia had made fresh proposals
France relation the conclusion OF treaty OF com
aSercc between France and the ZolIvsrein.
The Paris Bourse was fat tho 9Th Of December at
67f 20c for the rentes.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

U,EvERs AND BRANDRErHs Pills.
in All fevers arise from the retention OF impurities.
BRANDRETHS PILLS
infaiby them, and thus cure fevcrs They do
moro eectuay than quinne other medium whatever.
Thousands know this 10 be Let their heard
PRINCIPAL QFFICE 29l CANAL STn8BT,
ALSO NO. UNION SQUARE,
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Why President Lincoln Darc Not Give
Up the Rebel Com toner's.
From tha Inn. Ion Iale nae

A general impression prevailed at both ends Of the
metropolis yesterday that the latest intelligence from
America wore more peaceful aspect and thor, lie
no doubt that II the.c0uncs at Washington gov
e'ned by puro and sound sense, the differences
with this country would be brought 10 prompt and
friendly termination. We have, however ed the
public that the boastful reports and reckless pro-
ects OF the Secretaries for War, Navy and Finance
have been adopted by the President IN the Cabinet and
avowed in presenting them TO Congress II be re-
membered, also, that the democratic party Is Just
supporting tho present government in its suicidal career
but stands ready avail itself Of the first blundcr or
first public disgrace For President Lincoln 10 per-
severe therefore, in the policy framed for him by his
Secretaries is ruin; bat TO rccant is to proclaim
tho ruin. All this expenditure,
this destructive tumult for the "oyav States this uni
versal devastation for private interestsa have been
incurred without single achievement TO redeem The
cost The army Of six hundred and fifty Thousand has
done nothing; the "Young Napoleon" has not had his
Waterloo ard 10 quail at the first word Of displess,re
from Great tain would be for the OF Wash
ington aud OF Jackson rrericvabe disgrace in
the eyes Of the mob. But f they should discern
the utter hopeessness Of their present course Mr. Lin
coin and bis accomplices may think TO back OF by
stil wicked The notion that they might
turn their young Napoleon upon Great Britain
give their army Of six hundred and fifty thousand
something to do before II Is disbanded and thus even
they scramble to hssy peace, still have something Of
military deeds to report before they wind up.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

your credit with the North have fallen lowhe offers
as part security for this mountain Of debt duty upon
paper
all this only ego forward" - mercantile people say
We shall congratulate the federal States upon being
well taxed community any respectable, old fashioned
Kingdom OF the Old World. Whether such young tax
payers Will bear such weight all at once must De mat
Ter Oh experiment Boston used not TO like tea duties
ana even under the present popular and enlightened
governments Of the federal States some ftmorous man
might have objections TO take the apy ointment of
come Tax Commissioner in Of tn, Western States.
We DO not find any estimate of the It Of the collection
or these taxes or Of the mach merry of excise. We
presume that patriotism will suppy all the costly expe-
voluntarily paid into the exehvqusr. this should be
So Mr. Chase will get some foteen millions towards his
expenditure OF seventysx Ulions. And yet 1t is still
dubious whether this expenditure is not to be added
the trl1pg contingency Of a war with England.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
India and China.

2etb sf December and would probably arrive in London
In seaeon to csfch the Csnas'a, via Queenstown.
The bombay nails, which Is u Marsees on the Goth Of
December had be taken bach there owing TO acci
dent 10 the machinery Of the mer conveying them
rhsy were 70 be forwarded again On the 2sth
The news e Of little importance.
Advicss from Pekin say that the chinese authortiss
appeared 10 be desrons Of receiving couDssIs
end favorable influence foreign relat, was conse
quantity expected.
shrsafened with determination.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

Prince Joas continued in q very dangerous state
Tho King had gone his country palace at the request
0f the people. This urged upon him consequence
NJ some disturbances, which afterwards ceased.
ysAdecres spponts Medical Commission to ex
aruine into the stats Of the royal palaces.
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Austria.
Portugal

1t rumored that a considerable reduction OF the
Austrian army contemplated
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Poland.

The official journal Of Warsaw contains three Imperial
ukases announcing the acceptance Of the Marquis Helo
polskis resignation, and appointing Hube Mi
Minister Of Justice.
despatch from Thorn, of December %, says:-News
has been received here from Warsaw that coni
be made most extensive scale throughout the
kingdom Of Poland Twelve benefced priests have been
sent to Siberia.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

mans) the Lord Chamberlain discount Sidney, and the
Master of the Horse the Marquis Of Aesbury The car
ragss and trappings Of the painest description;
the horses had black velvet housings and u on
kind.
The mourning coaches were followed by one Of the
carriages drawn by six horses and attended Dy
servants in state veries in which the Groom OF the
stole Earl Spencer carrying the crown, and Lord OF
the Bedchamber, Lord George Lennox, carrying the
baton sword and hat of his lae Royal Hghness. Next,
escorted by troop OF the Second Life Guards the
hearse, drawn by six black horses which, like the car
riages, was quite plain and unonamented. On the hous
ngs OF the horses and the sides Of the hease were
embazoned the scutcheons Of her Majesty and OF the
Prince each surmouned by crown, the Princes arms
beng in black and her Majestys in white The process
sion was closed by four state carriages.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
TIE NEWS BY THE CANADA.

HAasRAx, Jan 9, 1852.
Tho steamship Canada from Liverpool at three O'Clock
on of the 2sh via Queenstown the 2sth
Of December arrived here O'Clock this (Wednes
day) morning.
The per the Canada days ater than those
already received
The Canada brings about 800 troops strong battery Of
artillery and 300 tons OF military stores
The Canada has also twelve passengers and ESQ in
specie.
When the Canada left Liverpool state Of suspense
prevailed the greatest anxiety felt relative
the advees per the Africa then due to those
from England by the Europa
The steamer Hbernian sail from Liverpool the
I'd OF January, with 600 100 troops touching ST.
Johns, N. B., to land them.
The steamship Africa sail from Liverpool the
4;h Of January She would also take number of troops
landing them at Halifax.
The plated rigate Warrior had got her sails bent,
and be kept readiness to leave, pending the
hton Of the American question.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

to, "a rs.sd and arbitration or the good ooes Of me-
dating Power rejected may exact what s eae to US
by thesword; but in the Of reason ss the sword
be the last resort
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Prussia.

The rumors which were generally current Of an ap
preaching change in the Ministry have been denied.
II s saed that In the Council Of Ministers held on the
21st was resolved to convoke the Chambers for
ary ii.
The United States, says the Paris PaR have given
considerable orders for in Prussia Up to the pre-
sent time the number Of stand delivered by that country
and the other great German States to 100 600
similar quantity Is to be delivered in tho period Of
few months.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
THE LATEST NEWS.

QuxusrowS, Dec 70, 1851.
NJ ssssashp Davsris hes arrived u Southampton,
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Italy.

In the Chamber Of Deputies December 21, Sgpor
Rattazzis letter was read, in which he wthdraws his
resignation as President. Count Bastog made his nan
cal statement He stated that the ordinary deficit In
oS anSl a @ sc 70 Te near s7
however, the Of 63 600 obtained by tho aliena
ton Of 0C0 600 Of Neapoltan and 2 GOO 900 Of Sc
liam rcntes and also part Of tho proceeds of the last
tional loan, tho deficit in 1862 would bo reduced to
l69 600 600 lire labcut $50 ooo The minister pro
posed TO cover this dcct by means Of new taxes, which
would yield 130 900 COO lire. The balance OF 90 900 900
might be covered by fresh issue of Treasury bonds tho
amount of those already in circulation being only
36o00000 lire An extraordinary sitting of the Cham
Der was held in the evening, in which the budget was
professionally approved by 202 votes against 80. The
financial statement Of Count Basog has produced very
good impression.
It is asserted that the Spanish Ambassador at Rome
urges Francis II. not to yield to the solicitations of
France but to remain at Rome.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
The Paris Temps on Stewards Policy.
IFrom the london Stars Paris cor IeslQndepce

Vn6 F0r1S VemPs Om SeWuF0'6 IsOI1cys
From the London stars Paris correspondence
PARIS, Dec. Il, 1861
The Temps Of this evening asserts that despatch has
arrived in London from Mr.. Seward, replying COM
mnication from Earl Russell the subject Of neuti al
rights.
this despatch, says the Temps, ''Mr. Seward
Earl Russell that the Cabinet cf Washington faith
full TO its past policy is ready TO guarantee neut ais
every facility compatible with the rights Of bclgerents,
and that satisfaction will loyalty be given by the federal
government in infracton OF the rule adopted
common should take place. Ibis despatch, although
bearing date anterior that Of the British ultimatu,
written after the OF the Confederate Commits
sioners became known in America
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
France.

10 asserted that Spanish expedition under the
mand Of General Serrano, has disembarked at Vera
cruz in order to protect the Spanish inhabitants, who
mad discovered the existence of conspiracy against
their lives
The debate on the Senatus Consultum was resumed
Saturday last. NJ Bonjean withdrew his amendment,
and the clauses OF the whole Senatus Consutum
read and put to the vote. OF l33 Senator'S 1872 voted
and one against Tho bill declared adopted and the
House rose.
NJ Iamartne intends visiting England next spring
The illustrous French poet is 72 years OF age.
The Princess Clotde is said be seriously iii to
cause considerable anxiety at the Palais Royal.
The corn markets Of Paris and H6vre were dull
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-07-10

lengthy tSboIt yet long, EDs. GAzErrE. ]
statemSnt OF lie provision next week. An
arc aariOas 20 khop AOw much of their sf.
JseFs they Uilt be complied 10 pay over 10
ne Lincoln aamimstfatios. 10 Be. IN part,
sqaGndsred By his FrSmota thieves"
Whatever the intention Of the Eagle
may be in the publication OF such mat.
ter. the effect Of its publication is, to rsir
up the people to resist the payment Of
taxes. Aud We doubt not the editor in.
tended the legitimate fruits Of his article.
Such articles, to say the least of them, are
reprebensible and impoliliO. II is an at.
tempt to array the avai ioe Of the people
against their patriotism-their love ol
money against their love of country. We
are not sufficiently acquainted with the
Democracy Of the county to speak for
them, doubtless some Of them would see
tie Government ovsrIhrown and their
liberties Frustrated, rather than pay a'few
dollars additional tax. But for Union
men We can speak with the utmost as
surauce. They will pay their taxes cheer,
fully, nay they will double and quadru
pile them if necessary to sustain the au
thoIidrs in their effort to suppress rebel
lion.
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the Eagle has Of Of amsn,s duty to his
Goysrnmsnl struggling for self pressryA.
ton. 4 n
The people OfFairhcld cOatty who have
given attention 10 The course Of the Ea.
gle, ia the past twelve months. will not
howsver, Be surprised, lie yirulsbt st-
tack upon the Government. its covert op
position to the war. are In character with
those OF the wGlchman. ROLASD and
KEGS are of one piece Of cloth, with this
difference. KEGS is an educated gentle
man with some persopaliuau ROLAND
a rough blacbguard with no influence
whatever. Both disIoysI, it is not sur.
prisiug they agree.
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The NatIOmal Tax Law.

At the commencement of the war,
when the Democracy of the county were
most open in their opposition to lite vigor.
ous prosecution, their organ EagIe) shed
many tears and uttered many wailiugs
over the ruin that would tollOw-"bro't
upon the country bya black Republican
administration, for the purpose Of bvsf.
throwing the Union and establishing a
rnihtsry despotism." The price ofbutter
aud eggs and and produce generally wo'd
be ruihously low" "Taxes would be SC
Oppressively burdensome" that mo man
could pay them without. sacrificing all he
had, Of worldly goods" , cs
In this connection we we're admonish
ed that the people "wodld bot submit tc
be thus beggared to sustain On uhholJ
war sgainst their brethren OF the South
"They would resist their collection 10 the
bitter end" Thus incitihg aspirit Of re-
sistance. in the minds ofthe people against
the Payment Of taxes tosupport the Gov
ernment In It's efortsto restore the su
premacy of law in the rsvolled States,
The following comments Of the Eagle
on the 'lax law" found in its editotia
columns last week, is in keeping with
this spirit Of opposition it has labored SC
faithfully to engender:
"The War tax act has finally passed
both houses Of Congress, and is now q
law. Every body and every kind of in
dustry is keovity 6urdsned, taSed almost 10
death. We. will publish a brief, yet
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-07-10
Union State Convention.

The undersigned, rerresentmg The
UNION Conviction which assembled in
this city on the 9th Of September last;
call upon "all loyal citizens who are in
favor Of the maintenance of the Govern.
meut, aud of the vigorous aud continued
prosecution of the war now carried on
for the suppression Of the rebellion agains,
the Government" again to meet and ap
point delegates to a UNION CoNvENrloN tc
be held in this city, on Thursday, the
2lst day Of August next, for the nomin
alton Of candidates for the following off
ces:
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Secretary of State.
Attorney General. b..
School Commissioner. ,5,s.
One member OF the Board Of Publi
Works.
The Convention will BE- composed o
the same number Of delegates as consti
tuted the Convention of last year. and az
portiohed in like manner among the sever
81 counties as follows: d
Here follows list of the counties
with the number OF delegates each is en-
titled to. Fairfield is entitled to six del
egates.1
We recommend that the delegates b
chosen by conventions in the setera
counties. TO be held on Saturday, the l6t
day Of August.
The Convention will assemble at |
o'clock A. M:-lhe place of meeting wi
be hereafter designated.
GEORGE M. PARSONS, Chairman
b. T. MARTIN, Secretary. 4.
Union Executive Committee.
COLUMBUS, June Cd, 1862.
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sent up on the mountain to sirg foT ell
the rest. | hold, that the inference is
clear, thst Ibs whole congregation Of the
children Of Israel broke out IN songs aud
anthems Of praise 10 God for their de IiV
erahcs from their oppressors; This one
Instance, from tho authority Of the ,bibls,
surely bears no other interpretation.
But my dear sir, I fully agree with you
mat s'sing'ng. as part Of divine worship,
Las The sanction and approval oftbe gredt
head OF the church, and so will our read
trs; and 50 all that has been written OH
that subject, goes for nothing. Bu. espe.
cially. IT constitutes no part # I've aues
tion we set ont to discuss. l propose 10
show, that singing Ly tie whole congrs.
CATION Is the rational and religious methol
OF conducting this part Of d,voiOn and
while shall insist as slrenuously as
yourself, that singiDg shall be done ac.
cording to rule, | shall be able to show
stundAhIy that this can be accomplished
as well in large assemb!ies, as with a Sc.
Iect choir. & .. st
! will close what have 10 say ror tie
present, ty resfHrming. that SELECT choiys
in churches arc necessarily allstocracies
and Is am pressed to Il at point, viii
show from numerous instances. that my
charge is just.
further cay, thai speoal choir eipg
Ing In time Of divine Service, does aot
meet the approval of The majority cf SIN.
cerc worshipers: that it Is conformity
10 worljlness. and an innovation on time
hOnored and better ussgcs. ard .dt tract
very much from tie spirit Of worship. .and
the life and power of religion. Let all be
equally educated, and all Lave the same
night to sing. You will never accom-.
plish congregational singing in any other
way. Respectfully. ARTHUR
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They produce 40 Gripihz. Sickness or pain IN the
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iy We learn that the suhjscts of the
JED Davis Government, living In Picka-
way coanty, have sent adeputation from
that place, TO secure The aid Of posse Of
said subjActs Of said Government Of this
oouuty to whip somebody for kidnapping.
The leader Of said subjects. Will ROLAND
tell us how many subjects have gone i'r
his maiesty's service?
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a Natlonal yIctOrY in. Mississippi.
.. CoarN4h. Miss, July 6.

OUHINTH, MIs5., July .,
To u. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War
Official reports are just received of a
brilliant affair near Bonneville, Miss. on
the LIST. Col. Sheridan, Of the Second
Michigan Cavalry, With t~o regiments,
728 men, were attacked by part of eight
regiments Of rebels, numbering 400
which he defeated .ahd drove back, after
seven, hours fighting. We lost 4I kill
ed, wounded and missing. The rebel loss
must have been great. They left 65 dead
on the field. (Signed,) HALLECK.