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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-02

Of the government, and declaring that the
House condemns all such arrests. The resolu-
ton was tabled by vote OF 80 to ~. Mr.
Richardson offered similar resolution IN rela-
ton to the arrest and confinement OF citizens OF
Illinois, which was also tabled.
PRESIDENT LINCoLN's Message was sent IN
to Congress, yesterday. The principal and
most important portion Of the Message relates
to the subject of compensated emancipation
He proposes compensation for all slaves eman-
cipated bv the States at any time before the
wear 1900; the freedom Of slaves liberated by
the war, and the compensation Of loyal owners.
The proposition is argued at length. The idea
that white labor would be affected by freeing
negro labor is assailed Proceedings under the
proclamation of September 22d will not be
STAYED because cf the recommendation OF this
plan and it is strongly urged upon the appro-
val of Congress to the close OF the message
The Secretary of War; in his report, endorses
the emancipation proclamation OF the Presl-
dent, and recommends the employment OF the
slaves.
The licensed liquor dealers, proprletors OF res
taurants, &C., Of this place, held meeting
last week, and passed series Of resolutions IN
relation to the restrictions iml osed upon their
trade, and appointed committee to wait upon
Gen Slough, and request Of him that they
should have the same privilege allowed deal
ers in Washington and Georgetown. They
state that it is the unlicensed dealers, and the
illicit traffic in liquors. that makes the mischief
Mr.. Mckenzie, present by invitation assured
the meeting Of his interest in the subject, and
speeches were made by Messrs Y. Il. Penn,
Donelly and Westcott.
The railroad on Union street is being extend
ID south, to the river lot adjoining Mr.. Good
hand ship-yard. where a government wharf
is to be built
4 man named J. T. Kirby, 4 Canadian, who
has been figuring in Washington, Baltimore,
and other places, and who has been passing to
and fro between the Confederate and Federal
lines. has been arrested in Richmond on the
charge Of being Federal spy, and committed
to jail for trial.
The Secretary Of the Interior recommends
an appropriation for the construction by the
Alexandria and Washington r. T. company:
Of a railroad bridge across the Potomac; side
By si6e with the Long Bridge,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-02

The London Times Of the20th Of Noyember. B
SAYS ''Ihe report that Mr. Seward has ad. D
dressed our Government in tone Of displeas,
ule at the aid alleged to have been given to theN
Alabama in British ports, created for q time ]
some little uneasiness On the Stock EXCHANGE,
many persons believing that no minister would
be willing to put himself in such position as E
that which Mr. Seward occupies on this CUES
ton, unless it were in the desperate hope Of find
ing cause of international quarrel at any cost,
in order to avert impending events at home.
The latest by the Hibernia is to Friday, No.
vember q, by telegraph to Liverpool, namely
''The leading papers reiterate the arguments
that the Federal Government has no grounds
for complaint in the case Of the Alabama, the
Federals having VIGOROUSLY taken advantage
of all opportunities offered.
Mr.. S. T. Wallis, of Md. writes to the N.
York World, that the political prisoners from
MARYLAND, were released Internationally"
without any terms or conditions whatever.
EXPEDITION TO Aide, UPpERvILLE, AND
SMOKERS AND AsHBY's GAPs.-FARFAX
COURT HOUSE, Nov 3O.-A portion Of the ex-
petition that started from Chantilly; on Friday
morning, returned last night. Aide, Middle
burg, Upperville, Salem Paris: snic kers
Gap and Ashby's Gap were visited, and no
Confederates were seen except at the last
named place, where a few of their pickets
we're thrown out. The expedition was under
the command of COL Won Gilsn1ith, and com
prised force OF Infantry and two batteries
Phil. Ing.
The rumor of the removal Of Gen, Meigs
continues in Washington.
There are various reports about the Confed-
crate strength at Fredericksburg some say
that Bragg army has come up, and that Jack"
son is close at hand but there IS nothing
known for certain except that they have large
and increasing force, and show every disposition
to make determined resistance to the cross
ing of the Federal troops.
A dispatch states that Gen. Sherman's tor
ces left Memphis on wednesday, and that Gen
Grant army moved toward Holly Springs Oh
Friday in fighting trim.
William McPeak, the Janitor Of the Smith
sonian Institution, died in Washington, few
days ago.
Gen. Burnside has issued an order relative
to passes to and from Aqua Greek: and placing
regulations and restrictions On the same.
The Supreme Court commenced its session
III Washington, yesterday. Judge fancy was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-02

The statements made as to the 'astrngent
ORDER concerning liquor, having caused some
alarm, it is proper to mention that, after a
careful analysis, by competent critic, of a
bottle Of 'old rye, y purchased before the Or
der, no sign Of aloes or alum could be discov-
cred REcTIF1ER.
Mr. George ?. Kane, Of Baltimore, has
published an address to the people of Mary
land, speaking in the strongest and severest
language Of Mr. Secretary Seward, as being
the person who had him imprisoned, and pro
missing, on another occasion, to make good
what he says about him.
The ultraists, at the North; are said to be dis
satisfied with the tone of President Lincolns
Message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-02
U1te AIexundria Gazette
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 2:

In the u. S. House Of Representatives, yes
teraay, Mr.. Conkling offered resolution
which was adopted, directing the Committee on
Naval Affairs to inquire and report as to the
best mode of placing vessels Of war on Lake
Ontario when the exigency shall arise, and OF
establishing water communication from other
waters to the Lakes A resolution, submitted
by Mr.. Vallandigham, was adopted, directing
an inquiry as to the alleged action of the Post
master General in deciding what newspapers
NAV and what shall not be transmitted through
the mails. Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, submitted
preamble and resolution reciting that Illegal
arbitrary arrests had been made by the agents
of the government, and declaring that the
House condemns all such arrests. The resolu-
ton was tabled by vote Of 80 to 40. Mr..
Richardson offered similar resolution IN rela-
ton to the arrest and confinement OF citizens OF
illinois, which was also tabled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-02

The emancipation project, as presented in
the Presidents Message, has no reference to
the forcible emancipation pro 2osed in the pro-
clamation Of September I'D. That project is
to be enforced, as is supposed; on the first Of
January, as war measure.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
Later from Europe,

ST JouNs, N. f.. July 81 The steamship
the 18th, for Boston, was intercepted of
Cape Race at 10 A. NJ to-day by the Associated
Press news boat.
lhu London HerGM treats the affair beu'e
hichmond as a DECISIVE defeat OF Gen. Me-
Mcclellan, and says that the confederate GApl
tai is safe 1t does not however, believe the
campaign in Virginia ended, but supposes il
will 20 on until Europe stays the upliItad
sword, and IN the name Of humanity -nlorces
peace
The Morning Post argues that practically The
scheme Of taking Richmond has ter.elnated,
and pOinls out the dangerous position )t Me.
Clellans army
The Globe hopes the gigantic difficulties
which are being developed, may have an effect
on both sides, and chat more reasonable views
may supersede the plan OF military conquest
The Times states that the lighting before
Richmond must have been oil the highest m
portance and that McClellius situation cannot
but be precarious These three days OF June
mean that the Confederate army is strong
enough to hold It's position tor IA time that NAV
be Indefinitely prolonged Evidently the Fede-
rails will have again to begin the siege OF Rich
mond with much worse chance Of success.
The new American tariff continues IL excite
hostile comments from the press. The imst
bitterly denouuces the spirit in America which
regards the tariff with favor, because 0t rs IN
furious effects on England Ia particular and
America IN general.
Carr RAcr, July 81 The steamship Edn-
burgh, from Liverpool the evening the Eth,
passed here at one o clock Saturday night The
Edinburgh met the Glasgow passing up tho
channel Saturday morning
In the absence of further news from America
tile papers have little TO say upon the way ques-
ton.
The Times publishes letter from - special
correspondent, euoSisuc OF the energy, and
power Of the contederates. and points out the
difficulties against which they have to contend
IN organizing ana maintaining their armies.
II argues that there is but one source 81 such
strength, VIZ the sense OF right
The Times again reverts IN depreclatory terms
10 the new American tariff II hints ~ the IN
jury which will be done to England bat CON
tends that the injury Is nothing 70 what Amegi.
ca VIII suffer
1t concludes by saying what hayc the
people Of England done that they should be the
Oh ect of oil this fierce short-Sighted hostility
What have the people Of America done hat
they should be destined 10 undergo all this mis-
ery at thew own hands
The Tines says it Il reported by private te.e
grams from India, that Is 900 bales OF cotton
have been shipped from Bombay N one week
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
A pstiuon TO the President.

b,.on We PRINT q petition, which has been CIR
rIlatcd in Behp and vicinity. and has been
largely sigued. It utteis, unqucs,ionably, the
opinion ol large MAJORITY u! the people Of Ncr-
mon and other loyal Siates, and she policy it
urge upon the President is We are glad TO
know the one which the Government seems now
adopting In the insursent States all property,
whether in slaves or chattels, or real estate, is
hereafter to he used Tor suppreesIng rebellion,
instead al being guarded by the soldiers who
have volunteered % tight treason. Here - the
petl ION
Hon. abraham Llco|,t, Pre0d,nt Of The United
States
WI, the people o Fast Bethel aud vicinity,
believing tia. American Slavery ID gigantic
sin. against Col and humanity, and believing
that Slavery lie the cause and lie OF the most
.trocious and barharous rebellion now raging IN
the land, and that ii Slavery or the Nation
is doomed, in Heaven = unerrlng counsels, ~ q
speedy and irremediablc ruin and believing
also. that some Of our Generals have been ex
ceedingy uuwise, mot To say traitorous) In be
ing 50 very careful OF the Slaves and the estates
Of the rebels, and so profuse OF the money auc
the lives Of the loyal people Of the Country
We do most earnestly pray you, as Commander
in.Chlel OF the United States Army aud Navy
to employ all the means which a munihcen
Providence has placed at your command, t
crush out, speedily, this rebellion and exuugals
forever us fruitful cause We especially pra
that all the loyal people OF color South, b
whomsoeyer claimed, may be employed, as sol
diers or otherwise, to render service in adm
the National cause, instead Of being compelled
as mutltudes hitherto have been, however re
Iuctant, to labor on the plantation, In the trenc
or elsewhere, as might best subServe the In'ercs
of the rebellion ana that such persons who Wi
thus aid the National cause shall, with thei
families, be forever free.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
Circular.

The Society OF the Sons OF New England IN
Philadelphia, Pa, have raised funds and placed
them in the hands of Relief Committee, who
will visit the army Hospital within the Medical
District, and seek out the sick ana wounded
soldiers belonging to the New Eng land States,
and render them such MD aud ADVICE as they
may require.
Where soldier is iurloughed or discharged,
and is without sufficient funds " enable him to
reach his home he will be assisted by the Soci
ETY..
The Society will keep u complete list Of all
the New England soldiers admitted ut the dit
erent Hospitals within this district and will
gladly answer, as far us they are able, any in
qurles from their relatives or friends. They
will also take charge OF and deliver any articles
or parcels that may DO sent to their care for
special patients.
Special Committees are detailed to each Hos
pital, aud the friends of the invalid soldier may
rest assured that his necessities will BIZ supplied,
and as far as possible h,s general comfort will
DO Increased
Communications may be addressed to
W. b WARRlsRR,
No. 10, North Seventh Street,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29

no exease Tor the most insignificant iolbles u
others who are disposed to lay the axe at the
root Of The tree, or with deadly blows strike
down the monStrous parent OF rebellion.
They Stigmat2o every movement that LooEs
toward manclpaton, or the snIlOlng or em'
ployment of c0ored med or the ConhscatIoD
OF rebel property, as an abolition mOpemen4.
They regard the punishment OF traitors ~
an unconstitutional interference with che
rights OF our Southern brotheIn and hold
that ne but abolition fanatics could think
OF thing so absurd and unjust
Such are the men. who, so Tar as they
have power, place our country and rs iusti-
tutions in peril Nor is it wise in US 10 trea,
their power as Insignificant The very Acci-
dents OF the times, unfortunately, give them
power, aud place them in positions where they
may use IT with greatest advantage. They
cry out against taxation tor the support 0t
the war, and thus appeal to the pocket, o,
the cogetous, and gain control Vi the most
direct avenue to the heart. They buy az
the patriotism OF thousands for cash consid.
erstlons, ana enlist the ey.ovng and
mammoD. serving multitude on their side lud
against the government.
Against such men, We cannot be too ,ooa
or too strongly guarded Their influence
whatever their preiensiODs may be, is 10 IA.
yor OF the rebellion ind'yeetiy-by upholdiu1
It's cause aieyctiy, and if not etioctualy cous.
tcracted, will end III disgraceiu comprom .a
with treason.
1t /, not to much 10 say that the honor 81
our government, and the perpetuity Of It's ia.
sutullons-the cause OF truth and human
freedom are saked upon the results OF n
war II carried out vigorously 10 success.
tuI termination, it viii result in hrmer rs.
tAbllshment OF tree institutions upon a broaI-
er basis than they have hitherto occupied
but II crippled or embarrasse by unhy'
compromises, 1t must be prolonged indefinite
and ended finally in disgrace Christian a4.
trolsm n It's highest and priest type !, .ua
only element OF Conservatism that should l..
tolerated lhi- will bind US closer 10 ID,
government under which we have our Nv
and soclaI rIyiegc-, and will efeetuay tor
thy Us against a spurious Conservatism.
which means only Conservatism =, the
rights OF rebels aud shareholders, lt the *
peuse and ruin Of the tree and loysl portion
OF the Union
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
GREEN Nlt. treemon
MONTPEL lER VT.
tuesday Morning, July 30, 1864.
Enlist

There have been two meetings of our own cit
laens 10 devise some measure " ncrease the rum-
bers OF enliStments in Montpelier rhorc is
need that something should be done. Ii mas
been our boust, thus far, that the army Of the
Union is wholly composed of volunteers and
Tor the sake Of our good name in history we hope
tmauou from nigh quarters looking 70 draft,
and we have no reason to suppose that one will
be resor Jed to unless the fortunes Of the repub-
lie net infinitely more desperate than they are
now Volunteers are still called for
Vermont Is receiving encOniums on every SIDE
Tor the pronptness with which she has thus far
responded to the call Of HE President. We
copy the following from The Albany Erenmg
JoTadl
GLORIOUS Oh VERMONT Vermont responds
el0quently to the call OF the President 10 that
gallant State belongs the honor Of putting the
first Regiment IN the field under the new levy
We understand that another Regiment If in
an advanced state Of organization, and will be
soon ready to muster into service,
Glorious Old Vermont lhe alacrity with
which she answers the appeal Of the Govern
ment puts our more Iukewarn patriotism 10 the
blush.
We may well he proud n such words of
prdi'p. But it s a reputation that must be
maintained ly filling the tenth and eleventh
regiments or by and 10y weshall he rep"oached
Tor ou tUuluCss. Instead ol cheercd for our
alscrtf Can We kiudIe IN any way the old
patriotic ire Cbitrnicn County reports al.
ready Of men enlisted for the Zenith Regiment.
Perhaps as many a. hat have already yolun-
tcrred in thls County, Overwhelmingly lor our
dispatch in filing company, they are about
equally divided between two recruiting officers,
and ale 10 be formed into two companle, This
call, uroo Us for roio15,d effort. that we may
NOT r. behind N d, Tenth. cannot Mont
pcer furnish twenty-five men ior Mr. billing
ham :, company
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, July 49, 1862
The March of Opinion.

Tbs Committee Of the City of New York,
representing the Chamber Of Commerce, the
Union Defence Committee, the Common COun-
Gil, and other bodies on Wednesday last adopted
the following resolutions
Resolved, That we look upon the present as
the Crisis Of the rebolliOn--a crisis from which
We see no delyerAnce other than 10 the most
prompt and energetic action.
Resolref That every person and every com
munlty Of doubtful loyalty should be regarded
as dsloyal, and the announcement should be
made that We rely on no qualified Unionlst to
aid us IN this contest for great priT clpes, but
trust only in the truly loyal, who will sacrifice
property, life, and even opinion Tor the common
good
Resolred That the time has fully come when
we must strike lol our national life, using every
weapon that God has given US, aud calling 10
our aid every person who can be drawn from
the rebels Or added to our cause that proc.
lainallon Of the C0mmander-in-Chle declaring
the provisions Of the recent law OF Congress to
be the sentiments of the government, and that
they will be enforced would secure to tho Union
cause thousands Of laborers, thousands Of fight
ing men, and millions OF cooperating well-wlsh-
ers that the welfare of our country, the lives
Of loyal soldiers and the happiness OF loyal
families all over the free States demand the
proclamation
RESOLVED, That every day Is delay complicates
our relations, both foreign and domestic, gives
the rebels Strength, and IS wasting hundreds OF
good and true men and it is far better that ey-
ratal vkould l.
soldier should die.
And therefore it is that we, with entire unan-
unity, most respectfully and most earnestly call
upon the President to act in his capacity as
Commanded Chief OF the Army and Navy Of
the United States, and Immediately issue the or
der which will ake from the rebels their great
source OF strength, while it will diminish their
army by calling to the defence OF their homes
large numbers Of rebel officers and men. And
we assure the President that III this, as in every
act OF his administration, the people OF the free
states Will sustain the policy. while the whole
civilized world "lllapplaud the proclamation OF
emancipation.
These resolutions but indicate the rapid march
Of opinion IN the great commercial metropolis
on the conduct OF the war New York is getting
to be IN earnest for saving the Republic, and
gees that it can only be done by using the power
which The Government has in its hands There
will soon be such degree Of unauimty on this
subject as has no parallel except in the patriot
ism Of the people. This nation is to BE- saved
from the pititreason is digging Tor it, and every
aid that can be called to the Republic must be
set on the right side TIE politicians cannot
hold the Government back from this decisive
action much longer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29
Our present Danger

The edito- of the Northern Adoocate mas
the following appropriate thoughts IN regard
to our national peris
We are not disposed to cause any uncasi
nuss IN the minds of our readers, any un.
necessary alarm, but the cause OF truth, as
we'll as fidelity to our country aud .ts inter-
csts, seem to require some notice and expose
Of the sources ot our national peril .. ihe
present hour
Never since the great rebellion IiIed Is
horrld head or showed It's hi'Ieous front. have
our perks seemed to gather 80 thick around Us
1t IS not that the rebellion itself has taken
any new or more alarming phases or developed
any new sources OF power. Not that It has
shows its cause more Just 81 thereby clad
Itself in impenetrabls armor. Not that II is
conducted with such skill or tact as 70 cause
US unusual spprehenSiOos OF It's tinal success.
Not any or all Of these. Our perls lie in
another direction, and are not such as arise
from causes ia the control OF our enemies.
They ale to US politically what ST. Psuls
greatest perlls were to him IN tae early Church
They are perHS among false brethren, =
The more to be dreaded because less manage
able. and nearer the center OF our life We
cannot close our eys TO the fact that there is
arising among liz at the North party which
in its practical operations, Is opposed to the
prosecution OF the war or aay further attempts
to subdue or punish the rebels 1t lnscrlbes
on its banner the very plausible and taking
device Conservatism, aud makes large pre-
Tensions to loyalty. Its representatives, III
Congress- for unfortunately it has few
there-are Of the style Of Fallaudignam
salisbury and Ben Wood They, like their
constituents, are anti.emanci paton-anti-oon
6scation and anti war-not, evldently for any
high mora reasons, but because they would
tie the hands OF government and embsrras,
the administration III all attempts at subduing
the rebellion. They oppose the levyiug oil
any tax, when such levy is likely to aid the
national treasury or sustain our nstlona
credit
The elements of this Conservative party,
falsely so called-are among US. They may
be found in small numbers, In every neigh
borhood we meet them at the corners o
= the streets, and not unirequentiy ind then
f retailing in small quantities, their treasouab
sentiments. Like sinners of less guilt, the,
! may be known by their fruits.
y They will rejoice, if not openly in the dc
feat of our armles- and groan with pain whel
G we are successful. They mourn over ta
e terrible destruction OF lie when rebels ar
}. killed, and give their warinest sympa,hies t
I their dear Southern brethren They besto,
their loudest praises on those Generals who
for want Of capacity or disposition, arc tn
i least efficient, ard pour out uusparingy thei
\ heaviest anathcmas on such as arc in earocs
}. in prosecuting the war. They are very read
o to apologize even for the faults of such com
: manders as never intended to push the wa
to the destruction OF its cause. but can fin
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-29

WASHINGTON, July % Ulheial documents
necessary to cOnsumnate the recently arranged
agreement Tor general exchange OF prisoners
have been forwarde 10 Gen Dix
The President has issued brief proclamation
warning all persons within the contemplation of
the 9th section 81 the confscatIon act, to cease
participating in aiding, countenancng or abet-
ting the present rebellion or any rebellion against
the Government Of thu United States, and 70
return TO their proper allegiance to the United
States on pain OF the iorfellures and seizures a.
within and by said 9th section provided
1t is officially published that the call OF Gov.
Curtin Tor NINE and twelve months volunteers
was without preJ0us cousu l'ation with tho
direction of the President or War Department,
and having been made it was deemed best to
accept such trOoos as were offered, but the law
does not allow any bounty to nine months men
except S25 paid a. the time # being mustered
in.o the service.