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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-12-27

Sec. so. When new district is formed,
in whole or in part, from one or more dis
tricts possessing a school house. or entitled
20 other property, the county superintenl l.
ent, at the time of forming such new district,
shall ascertain and determine the proportion
Of the value of such school house or other
property Justly due to said new district;
such proportion, when ascertained, shall be
collected by the district board of the district
retaining the school house, or other proper
ty, upon the taxable property of the district,
in he same manner as if the same had been
authorized by avots of the district, for build
ing school house, and, when collected
shall be paid to the treasurer of the new
district, to be applied towards procuring a
school house for such district.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-12-27

The taxable property of San - F ran ooo
figures. in round numbers. st $780, ooO'ooo'
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13
EiIe Election.

New ork, the entire Democratic State
Ticket is elected by from 10000 to 1900
majority OF the 81 Members of Con.
gress. l3 are Unionists and Is Democrats
As to the Legislature. the Assembly has
a small Union majoraty. The Senate i
composed Of % UnioniSts and 10 Demo
Gratis
In New Jersey the democracy las SWEPT
everything high and dry. Their Governor
will have perhaps $4,000 majority. OF
the FIVE Congressmen, four are Democrats.
In the Legislature the Democrats viii
control both branches, and consequently
elect United States Senator.
In Massachusetts,, Gov. Andrew, [ uiol,
is reelected by very large majority
All the Congressmen are Unionists, uues:
Mr.. Sleeper, the peoples candidate in the
lid District, should disappoint expects.
tion. The others are all straight RePub.
lican- Unionists. The Legislature is. Cf
course, Overwhelmingly Repubfcan-UB'
ion.
In Illinois tue Unionists elect five Con.
gressmen, and the Democrats nine. T here
are 40 important State officers voted for.
In Wisconsin the Democrats gain large
ly; they elect two Congressmen-ths
Unionists elect three, and one District ];
not reported.
We have nothing definite from Mime
sofa. st. Paul City is 500 Democrat; two
other counties 1000 the other way.
In Kansas it is believed that the entire
Union-Republican State ticket is chosen
Little Delaware, Il nominal Slave State
stands boldly up for the Union. t0i
Governor, VIM. Cannon, Union, has about
leo majority.
Michigan keeps the true faith. The
Republican Union State ticket is eleeted
by 5000 majority four Union Congress
rsen are known to be chosen, and the otne'
two Districts are open to chance, so tar
tie returns inform us.
Missouri sends three Emancipatoni:s:
to Congress-Samuel Knox and Henry
Blow from the st. Louis section, and IoA
Boyd from the Springfield district il'
contest between Knox and Frank BAH
Jr., is close.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13
A Few Words.

The Dem. d: Sent is-or at least ought
to be-familiar with that rule of the par
liamentary code which says, in effect, that,
while you are allowed the utmost freedom
Of criticism in relation to the principles of
your antagonist, and the dangerous ten
dencie and results apt to flow therefrom,
you are not at liberty to indulge in asper-
sion of his motives, OF engage in bitter
personal attack This is an eminently
.ound rule, and, if rightly observed, would
have the effect Of tempering and keeping
within bounds much that would otherwise
BE violent and abusive. Gentlemen al
ways accept it as the maxim Of their de-
portmert; it were a pity blackguards
didn't, for then they would cease in a
measure to be such.
Two weeks ago we printed in these col
umns an article giving our estimate Of the
principles governing the Dem. q; Sent,
and politicians of the BREcKINRIDGE per-
suasion generally. In denouncing them
as venal and corrupt, We only stated our
true views, and gave reflex of the minds
of loyal men-Democrats as well as Re-
rublicans-everyw We have since,
we are sorry to say, bad no occasion to
change our opinion in the premises.
In answer to the charges preferred
against it, what does the Dem. &c Sent.
FAY? Does it give either facts or figures,
philosophy or logic, to controvert them
No. But here, forsooth, is It's reply =
That we are an cold abolitlonist,' an '.old
hypocrite," an cold animal" an sold dev-
il incarnate," a "base old mountebank," /"
an "old critter," an "old rhinoceres," a
'scabby wretch" an sold biped," ''mis-
ereant," etc etc, for exercising our con-
cedcd privilege of pinning it and its
Aeretica! pretensicns to the wall. Bill
nngsgate is always poor excuse for ar
gument, and of no account whatever when
waged against the incxorable logic Of
facts. 1t is but seldom pressed into the
service these latter davs-uscd only, We
may say, when no other horn of a dilem-
ma presents itself to view. Sad indeed,
then, must be the fix of our neighhor,
when it is reduced to the necessity Of. ia
king advantage of the FISH market vocab-
ulary, and is content to abide under the
load of obloquy we have heaped around
Il With DO palhation or protest whatever
s.h or than a string Of stale, worn out, and
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13
Gen. Ambrose e. burnside.

This gentleman, who now fills the impor-
tant place just vacated by Gen. NJ Clellan,
is a native OF Union county, Indiana was
born in 1924, and is Eow in his 39th year
In 1913 he entered West Point Military
Academy, aud graduated in 1917, with
the rank of Second Lieutenant i'm the I'd
Artillery. He Immediately Joined that
regiment In Mexico, but not until near
the termination of that war He was
subsequently promoted to the rank of First
Lieutenant but in 1858 he retired to the
walks OF private life, and held an import
ant position on the Illinois Central Rail-
roa6.
Subsequently heremoved to Providence,
r. l., where, upon the breaking out of the
present war, be raised the first Rhode
Island regiment, which rendered such
efficient service during the three months
campaign, and fought with honor at Bull
Run.
General Burnside is one of the finest
looking men in the service, of good stature
about feet 11-erect and vigorous in
his movments. His address is easy aud
gentlemanly, as much so to the common
soldier as to his equals in rank lie is
thoroughly loyal, and imbued with a str ong
sense OF the enormity of the crime of trea-
son and rebellion, and is in no way embar-
rassed with scruples about crippling the
enemy IN any way in which he cau be
reached. His policy will not be milk
and water one, and we may now safely
hope that more than mere defensive
warfare will be waged. His vigorous
course in North Carolina, and his unifo -nl
success IN the important expedition he led
IN that State, in the face of appalling diff
cuities, are guarantees that he will not
disappoint the hopes of the country in the
high aud responsible position he now oc-
cupies.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13

EMANCiPATIoN IN THE LATE ELEC-
TIoNs.-The wisdom and expediency Of
President Linuoln's proclamation Of enan-
cipation is fully vindicated by the result S
of the elections. In Delaware and Mis-
souri,, where, as in every other State, this
measure Of the Administration was made
the issue before the people, the Admins
tratiou has been triumphantly supported
The people of these States know better
than amy one else what slavery means aud
what emancipation will probably effect
They are competent judges of the ques-
ton. They are jury Of experts. They
have lived all their lives in the midst of
slavery, and know its influence on the
social and moral condition of the people
among whom it exists, and its blighting
effects on individual enterprise and labor.
They have been either actually within or
closely bordering on the theatre of war
In every aspect in which the question can
be considered, they have the practical
knowledge, which enables them to form a
correct opinion of the .propriety Of the
policy announced by the President and
his Cabinet, and they have said without
hesitation, 1--WE approve this emancipation
policy and desire its success"
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13

fEfNS1 IL p-iNI1 iSS:
In the Name and by the Authority Of the Com
nonwealM Of Pennsylvania, ANDREW q.
Curtin, Gorernor Of said Commonwealth.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, 1t is a good thing to render thanks
unto God for all His mercy and loving kind
ness:
Therefore, /, Andrew G. Curtin, Governor
of the Commonweait of Pennsylvania, do
recommend that
THURSDAY, 27th DAY OF NOVEMBER, ISTs.,
be set apart by the people of this Common
wealth. as day of solemn Prayer and Thanks
giving to the Almi mighty:-Giving Him humble
thanks that He has been graciously pleased
10 protect our free institutions and Govern
ment, and to keep US from sickness and pesti-
lence-and to cause the earth to bring forth
her increase, so that our garners are choked
with the harvest-ard to look so favorably
on the toll of His children, that industry has
thriven among US, and labor had its reward ::
and also that He has delivered US from the
hands of our enemieS-and filled our officers
and men in the field with aloyal and intrepid
spirit and victory-and that He has poured
out upon us (albeit unworthy other great
and manifold blessings
Beseeching Him to help and govern US in
His steadfast fear and love, and to put into
our minds good desires, that by His contin-
nal help we may have right judgment in all
things -
And especially praying Him to give to
Christian churches grace to hate the thing
which is evil, and to utter the teachings OF
truth and righteousness, declaring openly the
whole counsel of God -
And most heartily entreating Him to bestow
upon our civil rulers wisdom and earnestness
in council, and upon our military leaders,
zeal and vigor ia action, that the fires Of re-
bellion may be quenched-that we being
armed with His defence, may be preserved
from all perils, and that hereafter our people.
living in peace and quietness, may, from gen
Grafton to generation, reap the abundant
fruits of His mercy, and with joy and thank
fulness praise and magnify His holy name.
Given under my hand and the great seal of
the State, at Harrisburg, this Twentieth
day of October, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-two. and
of the Comm wealth the eighty-seventh
\. G. CURTIN.
Bf rHe GOVERNOR.
ELI SLIFER, Secy. Of the Commonwealth.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13
rNISSOLUTION.-

IL The partnership heretofore ex4'"Ls
between the undersigned. under the hrp y
Davis, Jones 4 Co., was this day disso!Veu
mutual consent. The Business will be s.l"',
by either of the partners, al the stan" ii
Robert Davis for limited time, where :,
having unsettled aecoants will save eos@
calling sooa ROBERT DAVIS
JNO. P. JONES.
THoS. GRIFFITH
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13

ssa- Gen. Mitchell, the hero of Hunts
vile, has fallen victim to the yellow
fever. He died at Beaufort, S c., on the
both Of October, in the 59th year of l.is
age. May he rest in peace
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13

Total 2lS,9Sl 2l5, ,266 2ls, ,654 2l5,4s5
Slenker's majority 3,7l5
Barrs DO 3,lGs
- In relation to which we have nothing
TO offer, other than that the Democrats
candidates are elected by neat little major.
tiles, Notwithstanding the assurance given
us Immediately after the election that We
had carried the State "by thousands and
thousands" Such is life-in the Key.
stone,
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-11-13
EEsENSBUEG
THURSDA y Y::::::::::::::NOVEMB BEk IS
Thanksgiyfngp proclamation.

PENNSIL F-4NI.i SIS:
IN the Mama and 6y the authority Of the Com
nonweaSM OF Pennsylvania, ANDREW e..
CURTIS, GOcernor Of said Commonwealth.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

1t is reported that Secretary Stanton recently
said, in conversation with certain Brigadier Gen.
erals, You must fight. IF we are defeated it
cannot be helped. If victorious SO much the
better But you must fight" The recent grand
achievements of our armies bear witness to the
sincerity of such declarations as the above. The
rebellion is now being fought down. The day
of magnificent preparation has passed, and the
day for immortal achievements has arrived -
"Fighting' is now the word along the lines, and
Mill Springs, Fort Henry, Roanoke Island and
Fort Done]son are the Morning Stars of the new
era.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
A DAILY FREEMAN

Will be published at this Office until further
4lotice Two editions will be issued, one to be
ready for the mail West, and the stages that
Leave Montpelier in the afternoon, the other in
the morning in season for the morning mails.
Each edition will contain the latest telcgraphic
news to the time Of going to press.
The Terms will be,
$500 per year, or 81 90 for three months, to
mail subscribers and those taking the paper from
she office.
$500 per year, or 81 ,25 for three months, to
village acknowledgements delivered at their
houses or places Of business.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms.
Orders are solicited. G. w. WILLARD.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

ToDLEBEN.-At the opening of the Crinean
campaign, Russia lost the battle of Alma, and
the Allies marched on toward Sevastopol, which
was then all but defenseless from the land side
In the emergency, Prince Menchikoff summoned
council OF war, composed chiefly of engineer
officers, to determine whether the town could be
put in a condition of defense, and what time
would be required for the purpose. Some of the
older officers suggested a period hopelessly long
but Todleben. the youngest member of the
council, when asked for his opinion, intimated
that the work might be done at once ; or, at
most, couple of weeks might suffice to render
the works all but impregnable. Menchikoh
took the young officer at his word, intrusted
him with the chief command over the heads of his
seniors, and almost within the time specified, Sc
vastopol was surrounded with those earthworks
which so long desed the besieging forces. In
the course of the succeeding two years ssrug
gle, Todleben rose to the rank of Lieutenant
General, and achieved worldwide reputation
All this by action in the field, and not in the
parlor.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

Portrait of a Christian Warrior.

In these days Of wars and rumors OF wars
it may be interesting to look back a n'''' ''-
to the volume of history, and, tor moment
or two, to survey the portrait, drawn py d
master pencil, OF an illustrous chlettaln OF
former age.
" Gustavus Adolphus.' says Schiller, was
without exception, the greatest captain OF inc
| 18th century, and by far the bravest soldier
in one Of the bravest OF armies. Thoroughly
familiar with the martial tactics OF the Greeks
and Romans, his own genius, nevertheless
had invented better art ofwar, OF which the
great generals of the following age eagerly
avalled themselves. The Importance OF IN
iantry on the battle field, Europe first learnt
from him. AL Germany marvelcd at the
matcbless discipline of the Swedish army from
the moment that it set foot upon German SOIL
All excuses on the part of the soldiery were
punished with the utmost severty-in partic-
uIar, blasphemy, rapine, dueling, &c. In
the Swedish laws of war, temperance was I'M
pcratively commanded. No pomp or luxury
was allowed no silver Or gold was to be seen
throughout the camp-not even IN the tent OF
the King Gustavus watched with the same
vigilant solicitude over the manners and NOR
ais of his soldiers as over their martial skill
and courage. A chaplain was specially ap-
pointed to each regiment, and every day the
several regiments were ordered to stand in
circles around their spiritual guides, that the
whole host might swell in grand and rcverent
harmony the matin-song and the vesper-pray-
ct to heaven. In all this, the aw-givcr him
self was a pattern to his troops. The cour-
age which was natural attribute of his great
soul was sanctifed by living, unaffected fear
Of God He was equally free from irrational
unbelief and from creeping hypocrisy. While,
on the one hand, he remained, amid the in
toxicating joys Of triumphant military ca.
reer, a man and Christian, on the other he
comported himself in his devotions in man
ner beftting the hero and the king He bore
all the fatigue of war equally with the hum
blest of his followers and he maintained the
cheerfuness of his spirit amidst the blacklist
gloom and awfuness of battle. His glances
we're everywhere; he forgot that death was
playing havoc around him, and was often seen
where the fight was hottest and where the
danger was the most terrific. But his natur-
al intrepidity made him forget too often that
he was the general and the leader, and that
upon the preservation Of his life the safety OF
his army depended. His brave but impru-
dent exposure to peril brought him at last to
the fate OF a common soldier"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
a Way-Side Incident.

At the foot of Summer street, near the
church, where the street is very wide and
much INSTRUCTED by the horse-cars, l noticed a
little incident which think is worth record
ing. A woman, old, poorly clad declepit and
and nearly blind, was on the sidewalk oppos-
lite to the place where was walking and
seemed to be DESTROYS of crossing the street.
Various distractions were in the way, and
she hesitated. At that time u young girl,
richly and neatly attircd, was passing near.
She had the face of an angel lat least it ap-
peared so to me,) and seeing the old woman S
trouble, she stepped up to her, although cvi-
IDENTIFY a stranger and taking her by the hand
led her safely over the street. This act Of
kindness done, with u happy look she turned
and went on her way. The scene interested
me deeply, and my heart was full. Youth
beauty and wealth, the gentle guide of power.
ty, iufirmity and age. know not her name i,
matters not, but somebody will one day be
blessed with happy home, when that home
is shared with a heart so considerable and kind
God bless her for that act Of kindness ;and az
she caused tear to moistcn strong mans
cheek, for that, too, say God bless her
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

Fort DoNELsoN Fort Donelson is situated
on the Cumberland river, sixty miles from its
mouth and fifteen miles southeast of Fort Hen
ny. 1t was constructed some time last summer,
together with Fort Henry, to prevent the ad-
vance of our forces up the Cumberland, as Fort
Henry was built to prevent our advance up the
Tennessee. 1t is the counterpart of Fort Henry
and these two forts in our possession we have
the key to the positions of the rebel armies at
Bowling Green and Columbus, and can easily
prevent them from effecling a junction, and can
cut OFT their communication with the South
unless they abdicate their positions speedily
and retire further into the recesses of rebeldom
Fort Doneson is situated on the west bank of
the Cumberland river, where thatstre washes
an acute angle at Dover. 1t is fertilization of
earth 1t Is at the intersection of some seven
Or eight post roads and but four miles north of
the Memphis and Clarkesvile Railroad. The
position is important as controlling the river as
tar up as Clarkesvllle. Gainesville is thirty
miles distant, and is the site of extensive and
formidable rebel works, which have been in
construction for four months past, to protect the
| bridge crossing the Cumberland on the railroad
route to Nashville.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
Qua Cursum Ventus,

As ships, becalmed at eve, that lay
With canvass dropping, side by side,
The towers Of sail at dawn Of day
Are scarce long leagues apart deserted;
When fell the night up sprung the breeze,
And all the darkling hours they piled,
Nor dream but each the selfsame seas
By each was cleaying, side by side;
E'en so-but why the tale reveal
OF those, whom year by year unchanged,
Brief absence Joined anew to feel,
Astounded, soul from soul cstranged.
At dead Of night their sails were filled,
And onward each.. rejoi cling stesred-
All, either blame, for neither willed,
Or wist, what first with dawn appeared!
To veer how vain On, onward strain,
Brave barks ! In light, in darkness too,
Through winds and tides one compass guides
To that, and your own selves be true.
But bli:he breeze! and great seas
Though meier that earliest parting past,
On your wide plain they join again,
Together lead them home at last.
One port methought, alike they sought,
One purpose hold whore'er they fare
bounding breeze, O rushing seas!
At last, at last, unite them there
ARTHUR H. CLoUaA.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

COMPLIMENT TO COMMODORE FooTE.-Flag-
Officer Foote received the day after the capture
of Fort Henry, the following pleasant note from
Gen. McClernard
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, }
Fort FooTE Qate Henry, Tenn, Feb. 7. !
Con-. FooTE, Flag Officer, Western Waters
DEAR SIR AS an acknowledgement of the
consummate skill with which you brought your
gunboats into action yesterday, and of the ad-
dress and bravery displayed by yourself and
your command, | have taken the liberty of CIV
ing the late " Fort Henry" the new and more
appropriate name of " Fort Foote."
Please pardon the liberty have taken with
out first securing your concurrence, as | am
hardly disposed to do, considering the liberty
which you took in capturing the fort yesterday
without my cooperation.
Very respectfully, yours. &c.
JOHN A. McCLERNAND,
Brig. Gen. Commanding First Division.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18

The GAL THAT look RooT.-A good story is
told Of a Bostonian's first appearance in polite
society in Arkansas. The company were en-
gagged in dancing, and the loveliest female pres
ent occupied a chair near the window without
a partner. Stepping up to the lady, with pal.
plating heart, he exclaimed
Will you do me the honor to grace me with
your company for the next set ! ,"
Her lustrous eyes shone with unwon ted bril-
liancy while her pearly teeth glstened, her
snowy bosom rose and fell with joyful rapture,
as she replied
I" Yes-sir-ree for I've sot, and sot, and sot,
till I've bout tux root
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
The News OF THE VIcToRYIN CoNcREss.-Th

The News OF THE VIcToRYIN CoNcREss.-The
news of the capture of Fort Donelson was read
in the United States Senate Monday, followed
by enthusiastic cheers, and the Vice President
ruled that cheering was in order. Mr..
Foster pleasantly suggested the necessity
Of some fleet Cavalry to assist in bagging
Floyd. The brave johnson, Of Tennessee,
moved the thanks of Congress to the soldiers
and sailors of the Union who had carried our
flag to such glorious victories, which was at
once agreed to, though we fancy that Bayard
and Salisbury and a few like them did not
much relish the news.
In the House a similar announcement was made
and called forth tumultuous applause.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
Separation of Families.
The New York correspondent of the Bos.

ton Traveller writes
/" 1t is sad to SEE how this wicked rebellion
cuts into the life Of family circles and brings
sorrow and sadness toto affectionate hearts,
! met tho only son Of the venerable deceased
patriot, Noah Webster the photographer, the
other day. Hc said he was about to say
goodbye to his boy, who was to march that
day for Washington; but, he was grievcd to
add, the other Of his only two sons was in the
rebel army. Gen. Leo, of Arlington Heights,
is areative of Mr.. Webster, and one Of his
sons was with Lee when the rebellion broke
out. lie remained in Virginia, and was
probably over persuaded to join the rebel
army"