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The Adjournment.

Inc second (nrst regular) session oil
the XXXVIIth Congress closed at
o'clock on Thursday last. A considera-
bic proportion of the Members left some
days earlier to urge forward the recruit
ing in their several districts for the Union
armies.
Congress, at the Session just closed,
has perfected more good measures than
any predecessor for the last half century.
Among these We reckon
The Free Homestead Act;
The prohibition of Slavery, absolutely
and forever, in all the Territories of the
Union;
The Abolition Of Slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia;
The Pacific Railroad Act
The revision of the Supreme Court
Judicial Districts;
The act approPriating Public Lands to
the foundation and support Of Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Colleges in the
several States;
The act Retrenching Military Expen-
ditures aud Allowances.
And finally
The act confscating the property and
emancipatiug the slaves Of persistent
Rebels
These, with the necessary provisions
Of ways and means for carrying on our
gigantic struggle with the shareholders
Rebellion, would seem 10 be quite enough
for a single session. But the following
measures have, at least temporarily failed
though most Of them ought to have
passed:
The National Bankrupt Law;
The Abolition Of the Franking Priv
ilege;
The Mileage Reform;
The admission of the State of WeS,
Virginia;
The bill providing for a National
Banking System;
The bill providing compensation for
those States which may see fit to abolish
Slavery;
The bilIproyiding for the ascertainment
and satisfaction Of the losses of loyal cit
liens by Military devastation;
The bill providing for the Enlargement
Of Locks, &c, on the New York aud Erie
and Illinois and Michigan Canals;
The bill providing for the discharge of
State prisoners Gin Forts Lafayette, War
reD, &c.)
THE web Of our life," says the great
dramatist, sis of a mingled yarn, good
aud i'll together: our virtues would be
proud if our faults whipped them not
and our crimes would despair if they
were not cherished by cur virtues =
Congress at this session might have done
better: it might have done far worss: it
has left itself great deal of necessary
work for the next and shortest session.
On the whole, it is more likely to be sue
ceeded by worse than a better one
Tribune
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The Peoples State Convention

On Thursday the Pennsylvania People,
party State Convention met in the hall ot
the House of Representatives, at Harris
burg. There was very large attendance
Of delegates, consisting of men Of all
shades of political faith. The Hon Alex
K Mcclure, Chairman of the State Com.
nittee, called the Convention to order
and Thomas NJ. Marshall of Allegheny
was chosen Chairman pro tenn, who made
brief address upon the object of the
Convention, in the course of which he
said "I trust we will baptize every RebeI
with the blood of our soldiers, if neces
sary to preserve the Union, and that the
only Confederate States shall be the
United States Of North America"
The following gentleman were duly
elected permanent officers of the Con
veution:
PREsIDENT.-The Hon. John G. Knox, Phil.
adelphia.
VICE PREsIDESTs.-OScar Thompson, Morton
McMichael, John W. Forney, Nathan Hilles
p. Frazer Smith, Joseph Young, E. T. Harri.
son, Samuel j. Kistler, Isaac Ely, Jerome Bov.
cy, Judge Laporte, F. B. Penniman, Lewis
pngh, E. Cowan, Charles H. Shriner, Isaac S
Monroe, William B. Mullen, John A. Fisher
'ohn h. Shirk, Day w. Wood, D. Wilson
Grove, Robert G. Harper, James Marshall. J
II. Lichtenberger, Cyrus P. MarkleJames Rup.
pie, James McAuley, J. L. Graham, G. E. An.
derson, Robert Thorne, S. E. Woodruff, E. W
Davis.
SecRETARIEs.-James G. Brown, Mercer
Andrew S. Richie, Washington; Simon B
Benson, Erie John R. Ewing, Fayette; H. A
Woodhouse, Wayne John H. Sellers, Lancas
ter; John II. Dravo, Allegheny; James Nc
Msnns, Phila J. R. McAfee, Westmoreland
". Gavin, Phila.; R. L. White, Crawford
Hugh Young, Tioga.
Mr.. Knox, the President, on taking
the chair, made short address, in tht
course of which he said: "The question
ia not now which political party shal
administer the affairs of the Government
or what men shall gil its Offices but the
question is whether there shall be Office:
70 hli and government to administer
Until this momentous question is tested
for my part shall 60 with the men tha
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e PEOPLES UNION TICKET
HIM Union there is strength.

In looking over the delegates to the
Union Convention which assembled in
this city to-day, we were struck with the
combined respectability and talent which
composed that assemblage, and the rare
spirit of harmony which distinguished its
deliberations. 1t was gathering of men
imbued with the Importance of the times,
and not merely convention of men at.
tracted to Harrisburg for the purpose of
plotting and contemplating to control
the patronage of the public. Such work
was accomplished by the Tory convention
which disgraced this city on the 4th inst,
so far as the nomination of a pair Of dem
agogues and tricksters was concerned, ,and
it was reserved for the Peoples Conven-
tion of to-day to put forth men and an
nounce principles to counteract the infu-
ence and plans of the tory dough. faces,
by setting the cause of the Union fairly
before the People of Pennsylvania.
Prominent among those who heretofore
gave strength, dignity and decency to the
Democratic party,we noticed Jno.C. Knox
Judge Knox was Attorney General dur
ing the administration of Gov. Packer,
and also formally one Of the Judges of the
Supreme Court. Among the men of
ability of Pennsylvania, he has no superior
for bold, outspoken independence and
unquailing patriotism. John W. Forney
was also present, taking an active part iu
the proceedings, and lending the great
power of his experience and ability, in
giving force to the principles enunciated
by the convention. and character to the
influence which these proceedings must
undoubtedly exercise on the judgments
and preferences of the masses of the State.
John Rowe, than whom no more incor-
ruptibe or conscientious Democrat ever
defended principle, was present on this
occasion, counseling the convention in
the faith of his own immovable confidence
in the Union. Charles Schriner, one Of
the stalwart Democracy of Union county,
who honCred that party before treason
tainted and disgraced its organization, was
also there, with Gen. George N. Lauman,
and host of other Union Democrats,
sternly devoted to, and understanding
fully the patriotic purpose of assisting to
mako the politics of Pennsylvania subserVe
the interests Of the Union, instead of
contributing to the success of the plans
and ambition of politicians.
From the action of this convention we
date a glorious change in the politics of
Pennsylvania, and we hail the Union thus
effected, as the harbinger of victory to
the Right and peace to the country. 1t
is not Union merely of projects looking
to the success of personal interests. 1t
is not union of parties, calculated to
pander to the ambition of men. It is a
union suggested by the dangers which
environ the American Union, and is de-
signed to influence the political indepen
dence and moral salvation of the Ameri-
can people. What man dare refuse his
support of such union, and attempt the
maintenance of his position as loyal
citizen ?-Harr'sJurg Telegraph, l7th.
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HARRISBURG. July l8. 1851

The prospects for enhstments for three
years throughout he State under the new
call, SO far as heard from, is favorable
but it is believed would be largely in
creased if the term of service were made
one year, as indicated by the bill just
passed Congress, and better provision by
the general Government to aid the State
Governments in having the sick and
wounded sent directly home. Camps
will soon be established in various parts
Of the State Gov Curtin eontemplates
calling an extra session of the Legislature,
and in the mean hme Of Offering a State
bounty.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-23

The marriage of the Princess Alice of
England with Prince Louis of Hesse,
eldest sou of the Prince Charles of Hesse,
took place shortly before , o'clock July /.
Gen. Isaiah Seymour, memorable for
sharing with General Anderson in the
defence Of Fort Sumter, has been pro-
NOTED, by General Mcclellan, to the COM
mand of the division of the captured Gen
Mccall. No appointment could be more
judicious, or more rightly merited.
The Grenada Appeal reports that the
Rebel gunboat Arkansas has just come
down the Yazoo River, sunk three Union
gunboats, and arrived safe under the bat
teries at Nicksburg, with loss on the
Rebel side of ten killed and thirteen
wounded. The story of sinking three
boats is worthy of the paper that invented
the stories of the recapture of Baton
Rouge and the annlhiation of Curtis S
army.
By steamer from Key West we have
Pensacola news to the l1th. There was
much suffering at Pensacola, provisions
were scarce, aud no supplies come from
the interior. The Rebels are said to be
in force at Bluff Springs, 45 miles from
Pensacola. Wilson's Zouaves seem to be
in good trim. and had won great popu-
arity by sharing their rations with the
INDECENT Union people of the city.
The Hon. John S. Phelps of Missouri
has been appointed Military Governor of
Arkansas, with powers similar to those
conferred upon johnson, Stanly, and
Shepley.
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here SANtHs
= TAKE pleasure in informing my friends
n and customers that am just receiving
a fine fresh assortment of Goods and that all
those who are in want of any had better give
me early call.
| | keep
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
HARDWARE,
/ CROCKERY,
And everything usually
kept in Country Store.
| have just returned from New
York with one of the best and
largest stocks of Goods that was
ever brought into this county. |
propose to sell these GOODS
FIFTY per ct lower than can
be bought in this vicinity, Wells
vile or Olean not excepted. My
Goods have been bought for
CASH from a large number of
houses that had failed in the city,
at from 80 to Is cts. on the dollar
Of the original cost Therefore [
am prepared to give all great bar
gains that choose to give me call:
LOOK AT SOME OF THE PRICES =.
Very nice Sheetings from s to
IL cts, sold by most merchants
at the present time for II to Is.
Good cotton bats for S cts roll
Good Prints for 6 to IL, worth
9 to IA. Fine Delaines from | |
to 90 cts, worth Is to % and 80.
Good Tweeds from 25 to 50 cts,
worth A. and IS. Good Black
Silk from 50 cts. to $l00, worth
IS cts. to 81 80.
Good Suits of Black Clothes Coat, Vest,
Pants, Calf Boots, HdkhfS., Cravat, &c, for
$40, worth SIS.
In Groceries, / have a good sweet
pleasant Tea for 50 cts per h.,
and upwards Good Sugar for s
cts, white coffee sugar II. Sal
eratus for 6 cts, Coffee Is. Soap
5 cts. bar Molasses for IS cts.
per gal. Best Kerosene oil, A
cts. gallon Flour at "WeIlsville
prices " In the line of Boots and
Shoes we have Ladies Enamel
ed Morocco Boot for SO cts sold
by most dealers for 81 to Sl.25.
Heavy Kip Ladies Walking Boot
IS cts Fine Congress Caters
and others from so cts. to 81 90,
worth 6 to l9 shillings. Fine
Calf Boots for 2 50; Fine Stogey
boots for Is shilling. FineBroche
Shawls for 20 shillings and up
wards. Ladies Stella Shawls
from 8 to 22 shillings. Wooden
shawls for l2 shilling and upward.
Red Flannel from 9 shillings per
yard. Fine Ginghams for ten
cents Cambrics for 9 cts.
Mems Heavy Working Ribbed
Jacket Coats for s shillings.
And now | intend to keep my
stock full to supply those who may
choose to buy at
WHOLESALE or RETAIL,
And all Families of Volunteers
will receive Goods at the first
cost in New York, regardless of
transportation, and | still hold
my offer good to pay any one that
calls upon me and not finding
Goods at the prices given to pay
them for their time and expenses
in coming.
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READY-PAY!!

And for those articles we take, the high.
est market price will be paid.
We are also General Agents for
DIR. D. JAYNES Family Medicines,
DIR. AYERS Medicines,
BRANDRETH'S Pills.
KENNEDY'S Medical Discovery,
And all the standard Medicines of the day
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-23

E|In speech made at Binghampton
last week, Daniel S. Dickinson, one OF
the old-line Democrats declared "That
the Rebels had been treated too tenderly,
and rejoiced that actual war was now to
be made upon them. He said he was not
on! y for speedily and totally wiping out
the Rebellion, but the canse OF 1t, so we
would never have another. He was also
in favor of cou6scating all the property
of the Rebels, real and personal, and
mixed He said he would oIfscate
their quadrupeds and their bipeds-their
men servants and their maid servants and
their oxen, their horses their asses, and
all that is theirs.
He said he hoped and believed the
Government would employ every means
consistent with the rules Of civilized war.
fare, TO crush out the Rebellion and pun
ish the Rebels.
'.He declared the Rebel Government
to be composed of drunken politicians,
thieves, and robbers, and denounced Eng
land in the severeSt terms for sympathlz.
ing with it He appealed to every ,nau
to enlist in the Union armies who posi-
bly, could, and help sustain the Govern.
ment He said the President was epti
tied to great credit for what he had done
and that the Administration was entitled
to the support of every loyal citizen in
the land
He was applauded and cheered most
yehementlY throughout
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1862-07-23

~ ShC al Nv Hi VI thS CAt VI w aSuluS
ton off Cape Race, We have four days
later news from Europe. A bill for the
suppression Of the African slaye-trade
had been read a second time 10 the House
Of Lords, and it was stated by Lord Rus.
sell that France declined to enter into u
similar treaty Ike that between England
and the United States. The London
Times, notwithstanding its unceasing
attacks upon the Government and people
Of the United States, processes to be at a
loss to account for the hostility of Amer
lea to England. 1t is highly incensed at
the new tariff. a remarkable article in
the Constitutional confirms The opinion
generally prevailing in France, that the
invasion Of Mexico will soon be aban-
doned. Tie Italian Ministers have again
and this time more decidedly-repu-
dated the rumors of Italy's participation
ia the invasion. Deputations from the
French cotton manufacturers have waited
upon the Emperor to represent their diff,
fcult situation. Rumors are still current
of an attempt of France to induce Russia
to join her in an offer Of mediation to
America.
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CORINTH, July Is. 1862.


Gen. Halleck has just issued a special
field order: saying that, in giving up the
immediate command Of the troops constl-
tuting the Army Of the South West, he
desires to express his high appreciation
Of the endurance, behavior, and solderly
conduct which they have exhibited, and
to express to the commanders of army
corps and their subordinates his warmost
thanks for their cordial cooperation. He
says the soldiers have nobly done their
duty, aDd accomplished much toward
crushing this wicked Rebellion, and that,
if they continue to exhibit the same Wig
lance, courage, and perseverance, it is
believed they will soon bring the war to
a close.
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WASHINGTON, july Is. 1862.

1t has been known for upward Of a
week that Gen. Halleck was coming 20
Washington to assume on important po-
sltIOn, but rumOr was not certain whether
he was to suDersede Gen. Mcclellan. to
be the confidential adviser of the Secre.
tary of War, or to take general command
of the armies, occupying similar posi-
ton to that oace held by Gen. Scott. 1t
may low be said with confidence that he
Will be assigned to the chief command of
all the armies, and that Gen. Mcclellan,
like Gen. Pope or Gen. Grant, whois Gen
Halleck's immediate successor in the
Southwest, vii! be his subordinate.
One Of Gen. Pope's recent orders holds
the entire people responsible for guerrilla
end other sneaking and isolated attacks.
Gen. Saxton reports from Beaufort
that the experiment Of compensated negro
labor Is working admirably. No doubt ;
where there is reasonable encouragement
the negroes are industrious and excellent
workmen.
Gen. Popo's advance, upon reaching
Gordonsville, destroyed all the railway
material at hand. As a great portion of
the Rebel Army's supplies come by this
route, the blow to them will be a severe
one.
The Richmond papers are much dis
turbed at the consolidation of the Army
of Virginia under Gen. Pope He is
reckoned fighting General-hence their
trouble.
Among the Generals not confirmed by
the Senate is Gen. Marcy, Gen. McClel.
lan's father-in-law and chief of staff.
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GEN. EEAEEECA Commander.
iR-Ciaief.

As foreshadowed, the mission of Gov.
Sprague of Rhode Island to Gen. Halleck,
was for the purpose of rendering him, in
behalf Of the President, the command Of
the armies Of the United States.
ADDRESS OF GEN. HALLECK TO HIS SOL.
DIERS ON TAKING LEAVE OF THE ARMY
OF THE SOUTHWEST.
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Col Trigg, an unconditional Union
East Tennesseean, the choice Of Parson
Brown!ow and Mr.. MAYNARD, was con.
6rmed as District Judge in place OF
Judge Humphreys.
Congress, during the recent session,
has appropriated about S500,000,000,
including upwards Of 560,O00,OOO for
the army, and somewhat less than $780,
100000 for the navy.
Among the last acts signed by the
President was the one authorizing the
issue of postage and other Government
stamps as currency, and prohibiting
banks and other corporations from issuing
notes below the denomination of one dol
lar for circulation.
Gen. Pope has ordered his troops to
subsist upon the enemy, but adds that
any man who is loyal from the date of the
seizure of his property shall be paid.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-11
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-Asa meeting Of the
Indiana congressional delegation 10 night, is vac
resolved that the delegation would make NO ef.
forte to p'ess the caims Of any Indiana candi.
date al successor to the present Secretary Of
the Interior.
Ii Is nov stated positively that the President
has sent forward On order directing that thirty
nine OF The condemned MinneactA Indians sus.
cideally named, be banged on the 9Th last.
Burnside, to whom Sigels request for Court
VI Inquiry WAs made, writes as follows to Sigel:
".WiIh your movements since ing connection
Sith this army, am well acquainted. IlGku
pleasure In bearing testimony 70 the zeal, Of
folenoy aud military skilI displayed by your
self and your officers in the management Of
your ioFoe aud tho fruitful rec0nnoiaasnaes you
have directed"
Brig. Gen. Dana Ia enc Of newly made Msor.
Generals.
Gen. Franklin had au interview to-day NTH
tue Secretary of War and Gen. HAlleck Ia re.
lation, IL ID said, to the superintendent OF troops
In several grand divisions, and will Tomorrow
morning return 10 his command
We learn from Fairfax Court House that our
scouts report general evacuation by the rebels
of ThotOughfAFe Gap. Aliie and surrounding
eountfy.
The revenue bill pnbllShed this morning was
not reported from the committee of Ways and
Means yesterday, as eFr0neously stated, but
was simply submitted by Representative Ste.
yens as an individual member on q cali of the
House. Neither the Secretary Of the Treasury
nor the committee were consulted ln regard {;
1t.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-11
tErtr4ot from Letter on the Battle Flsld.1


Thiu battle (Antietam) has been the most
sanguinary Of the war, and the only one fought
With visible design and upon military princi-
pies. The arrangement Of our corps = the
overlooking position Of the commanding Cen
eral--the sending Into action the right and loft
dlvisions--the closing up Of the center, aud f.
nal succesa--excites bewildering admiration,
and carries the mind to the great fields OF Aus.
terliis and Wagram, fought by Napoleon. Of
all this have spoken The heart history Of
such conflict, purchased BY the life and blood
Of twenty thousand men, must be found In the
hospitals. WaF has lts gloriea--but II has its
Sen thousand demons In these human tortures,
that make the eye balls ache--the heart bleed
the lips palsy, and the brain reel. The eight
10 at first positively unendurable The life.
blood Of some 10 still trickling away In silent
cAlmness--Whi the discovered limbs and ma.
MAC brain of others give rise to sounds God
grant may not again witness.
Bat ye mothers VINO here seek son--Or
wives busband--or sistera . biolhes--or sons
a tatheF-knoW and be cOnsOled LbRt eRen here
tho hand of mercy Ia watchiul, and better care
ID bestowed upon your loved ones than might
at Afat seem possible. II was In the hospital,
where rested the gallant Hooker, that ] learned
the history Of those mythical Nords 60 often
seen aud 40 littls understood, "S T.-le60-
K" Anything slleViatlng the suffeFlngs and
saving thu iivsa Of cur soldiers, ia national
blessing. | witnessed sons astonishing results
tfon this article.
IL Ia well klOan the effect Of burnt gunpOw
der and excitement Ia thirst, which added 10 the
loss Of blood in the wounded, creates the ne-
cesalty of rsviving stimulant. Ia this par.
ticulAr hospital, the physicians were allowing
their pasients to drink Plantation BitteEs, other.
wise called 8 le6O--X, aud although she
wounded arc most numerous here-this ji-
vision having opened the 6ght al 5 in Jhe1norn-
ing--the men were mostly composed, aud there
dss very little fAiDting The article acts upon
the atomach and nerves In moss Incompetent.
sible manner, superior to brandy, and without
subsequent stupe'yiGg reaction. II originated
In the West Indies, composed OF the celebrated
Calisaya Bark, Roo!s, Herbs. ETC.; all preserv.
ed in st. Croix Run--the s. T.-ls60--X be.
Ing secret ingredient, not yet revealed to the
public. II is principally recommended for want
OF appetite, disurdsEed liver, intermittent fe-
VeFs, stomsehic difficulties, etc. understand II
was somewhat known ia the Southern States
previous to the war, aud IL appears an agent OF
Jefferson Davis recently applied to the proprle'
tors for the privilege to make 1t for hospital
purposes during she war, to shi6h they made
tie following reply: 81.
New YoBK, Jan. 18th, 1869
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-12-11

NEwsRRa, ". O., via FoRTREss MONROE, Dec
e.--Grest dissatisfaction exists In the Interior,
and the Impression prevails there that signal
victory By Burnslde will be followed by the i'm
mediate and entire abandonment Of the border
States, including North Carolina and Tennes
seei l e tr-r .-- -
The Progress Of the 20sh ult has The follos
!ng: The total rebel loss in the recent battles
amounts to seventy Ave thousand mon. Il says
The people Of Charleston pulled up their lead
ppes and contributed sixty thousand pounds to
the Government, and thatthe rebel Governmen.
will Issue receipts for all lead pipe and other
fixtures, and binds Itself to replace them at the
end Of the war.