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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-07-23

Elk President Van Buren, has been out Of

Elk President Van Buren, has been out Of
health and gradually declining for nearly year.
The chief cause Of the ex-t'residont's illness
was the mi]dest form Of asthma, which has
since developed itself in dangerous catarrhal
affection Of the lungs and throat, from which
he can receive little il any relief. The affection
at times is very painful, and causes great diff
Guilty in breathing. During the month Of Feb
ruary and until the month Of May, Mr., Van
Buren, was in New York under the treatment
Of some eminent physicians, but he returned
home without receiving any apparent benefit Or
relief. He has since been under the care Of
The family physician, For nearly 8 week his
mind has been almost constantly wandering. 1872
lie partal1es Of very little nourishment and,
"a general thing, is seemingly lost to all trans
pirng events around him.
A letter in the Baltimore American, from
Culpepcr Court House, says that in the pro-
gress of Gen Popes army in that quarter, the
order was to proceed at once to Rapidan Sta
ton. and burn the large railroad bridge over
the Rapidan river Six miles from Fairfax
the command was fired upon when a brisk
skirmish for ten miles III succession took place.
On the arrival at the railroad bridge, where
the guards were stationed, sharp encounter
took place. in which Confederate Lieutenant
Nv the name of Maxwell was killed. Lieuten-
ant Maxwell was from the District Of Colum-
hia Colonel Taliafcrro, whose dwelling is near
the bridge, escaped in company with ptysl-
clan and telegraph operator, through the
back door Preparations were now made to
burn the bridge, which, on account Of the alb
sence Of tar, rosin, and other material usually
applied for that purpose, was at first very
slow The men we're obliged to carry sheaves
Of wheat, fence rails, &C., to the bridge before
the torch could be applied; but the work was
50 thoroughly done that not a sing lie timberre-
NAMED The telegraph wire was then cut
and the battery destroyed, when the command
returned to camp, where it arrived next (Sun-
day. morning at 10 clock.
The rife match between the Houses ofLords
and Commons came of at Wimbledon on the
18th June, and resulted in the defeat Of the
Commons by G. points, the Lords having
scored a total of Al points against the Com
mons $40 points.
The case Of VI. Greppo, who with some 9th
er persons, is accused of belonging to secret
political society, came on at Paris on July 7th.
The Court rejected the demand of several Of
the accused, that police agents should not be
heard as witnesses.
Lord Lection and Sir Charles Russell have
taken the initiative in getting up series Of
plays at the Italian Opera, With the object Of
relieving the distress in Lancashire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-07-23
WIT. ETC.
WIT, EIC.
{ From the Louisville JourWaI)

from the Louisville Jou1naI)
! Falov-citizens if you want officers and men
now in the field to fight heroically, goand show
them how.
The new tax upon whisky is three cents per
gallon. Some people think it oppressive TO
impose such burdens upon the necessarles OF
life
"What are those speckled birds?' inquired
Mrs. Skinaint Of q poulterer. 'Guna fowls
ma am. - Keep EN-, then, murmured the
lady, IS she walked away, Disguised at such
imposition; ''you don getmy guineas tor EN-,
that S ALL"
There is man living somewhere IN Albany
50 alarmingly bright, that he uses the palm OF
his hand for looking glass. 1t is said anybody
can see through him.
What is both food for the body and food for
the mind? Bacon.
What Joint Of Iuoat is most appropriate tor
an empty larder? 4 6llet fill it.
<<Ill take the responsibility, - as jerks SAID
when he held out his arm tor the baby.
It has been ascertained that the man who
"held on to the last was shoemaker.
NAVAL AFFAIRS. Though the keel Of the
sloop-of-war Shenandoah was laid but few
days ago, the most Of the framework is up.
the timhers having been previously prepared
This vessel is to be larger than the Mononga-
heja, launched last week, and will approach IN
length and tonnage the Brook lyn and Hart
ford. The small ship-house is being prepared
for the construction in it Of an iron-clad steam
en- which is to be commenced forthwith. This
is understood to be one Of the vessels for the
defence of the harbor or coast for which propo-
sails were advertised some months since. 1t Is
expected that the repairs to the irigate Wa
bash will be completed in about ten days, when
she will resume her place as one of the blocka-
ding squadron Phil. Eng.
The PHILADELPHIA Inquirer "regrets to state
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-07-23

ciCll0h n"0oA oiio SF"1i Va CdllOTnla and the
supposed occupations Of the port of Guayama,
has caused some people to believe that tho
French intended to take possession Of the nro.
province Of Sonora, and hold it permanently
Although | have no pretension to know what
the policy Of the French government NAV be in
the future, | believe that for the present at
least the news that it covets the wealthy ores
Of that region, and that it is disposed to avail
itself Of the circumstances to take possession Of
Sonora and to retain in forever is premature.
In the first place. we have not yet the posi-.
tive assurance that the French feet has an.
chored at Grlayamas, and should it have done
so there is nothing in that fact which would
make us believe that the French contemplate
the conquest Of that country. Guayamas,
being Mexican harbor, falls under the rules
of the blockade declared by France sometime
ago and its occupation by the French vessels
has nothing conflicting with the usages Of war.
As to the presence Of a French fleet in the Pa
cifc Ocean, it is explained by the fact that
France has always been in the habit Of having
a squadron in tho4e waters for the protection Of
French interests. Its lowering about the
Mexican shore is doubtless due to the rumor
that contraband articles had been shipped
from New York for the harbors Of Acapulco
Mazatlan, and not as it has been said for the
purpose Of landing an army in Sonora Not
French soldier has embarked for these regions
and the naval strength Of France in the Pacific
has been reduced rather than inereased,--N
Y World
A LADY SENT go FORT PIcKENs. "A let
ter from Pensacola relates the following "A
beautiful young lady the daughter OF the pro-
prietor of an establishment called the Florida
had attracted the attention of the Union ott-
GERS, who appeared SO charmed with her ac-
complishments that they forgot the thrift and
experience of military life The lady made
the acquaintance Of the epauletted gentry, Who
mounted, escorted her often outside OF the city,
where, at her bidding, they returned to their
quarters The lady would then ride into the
heart Of the country, for purposes which SUD-
sequent events unveiled, to the astonlshment
of her military conductors and the comh.and"
ing general At last, the lady requested the
privilege Of proceeding again alone under the
same circumstances, and her desire fully de"
veloped the dormant suspicious of the military
authorities at whose request she was brough'
back to the city, and subjected rigorous search,
Every garment Of the heroine was innocent Oh
contraband property, or the supposed eVloenI'
es of treason, and her inquisitors, like Don a.,
fonso, we're about to declare her innocent I'LL
they stumbled, not on pair Of shoes, oa' u
~ 1.al u :.non;nna lannlngS,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10

believe any one could charge the President
with wantonly violating the right Of citizens.
For long time the leading traitors set here,
but no arrests were made. When they com.
mepeed, they we're necessary, and the first ar
rest was for selling gun caps to the enemy
He for one thanked the President fer making
these arrests ~ was powerful means of pre-
serving the Government, and be hoped the
President aud his advisers would not shrink
from arrestibg any more, who shows probable
cause of being in league with the rebels
There was never a rebellion where so much
consideration had been shown and so much
humanity for traitors.
Mr. Sanlsbury did not doubt there were ar
rests made which were justiiable, but these
mep were cissens Of Delaware whose loyalty
had never been questioned. ha
The motion tolay on thetable was disagreed
to by vote of yeas to 40 nays.
Mr. Field said he should vote against the
resolution. He was Of opinion thatthe Pres.
ident had the right to suspend the writ of ha-
beas corpus. Theframers of the Constitution
evidently provided that the habeas corpus
might be suspended in time Of insurrection
and invasion, and he thought il was clearly an
executive act He was clearly of the opinion
that if any complaint was to be made, it was
iuht Tue OON6Inubnb nau Deen 100 lenlenJ 10
traitors.
Mr. Trumbull said as he could not see any
practical benefit to be attained in passin <
these resolutions, he was inclined to vot e
against them. He thought these arrests had
been unfortunate and impolitic Judges and
courts and commentators have held that the
power Of suspending the writ ofhabeas corpus
was Legislative power 1t was not from any
lsympathy with traitors that there is great feel
ing upon this subject, but because it is feared
there is the exercise Of unnecessary and arbi-
trary power, and he would say to his friend
Wilson, who gloried in these arrests that there
was very great danger in them. There was a
bill now here from the House in relation to
this very subject, and he was in favor of acting
upon that as practical measure.
Mr. Powell said the President had no right
to make these arrests or TO euspend the writ
of habeas corpus, and doing so was usurIa-
ton. Powell concluded the people had deci d.
ed that these arrests should cease. The re-
cent elections showed this.
Wilson claimed that no such question was
settled by the elections The only thing set
tied, was that the Republican party could not
raise men enough to send to the field to whip
traitors, and still have enough at home to vote
down Northern Democrats. That's all that
was settled, Other discussions continued al
length. Pending the question, the Senate ad
iourned
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10

every politician on the Democratic side has
been preparing to make 6nal struggle against
the Jacobins Of Washington. Success beyond
all expectation has attended the efforts of the
party They have carried election after elec
ton, and the two great States Of Pennsylva-
mia aud Ohio have pronounced theft condem-
nation of the late exceseeA 1f.report speaks
truly, there is every chance that Kew York
will follow their example Though the Re.
publicans being in Office have 40 immense
advantage in this commercial State BY being
able to reward their friends in all sorts Of
ways at the public expense, yet the Democrats
declare themselves almost assured Of success.
We certainly wish them we'll, for on the result
Of this election viii probably depend the future
policy Of the President Should the Republi-
cans prevail, even by a small majority, he may
be encouraged to retain Messrs Seward and
Stanton, and to perseSers in a war which, as
will be seen by our paper Of today has now
reached the stage OF massacring prisoners in
cold blood He may attempt to put in force
his Proclamation BY melting a ssrvile war in
the South, while at the North the heads OF
the Democratic party may feel the vengeance
Of opponents who have not scrupled 20 svow
a desire to shed their blood, 1t would be,
indeed fearful reflection for us at future
day that we had by an untimely meddlng de
feated the efforts of the American Censtltu'
tionalists, and forced the nation once more
under the power Of a faction which must have
fallen without our aid.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
The Democratic Party.

1t is gratifying to know, and the histo-
ry of the country sustains the fact that not
withstanding the uninterrupted condemna-
ton of the policy and measures Of each sue
ceeding Democratic administration, and
the uniform prediction that the ruin of the
country was inevitable if the Democratic
party was not overthrown and forever
porstrated, yet under the guidance of its
statesmen this nation grew and prospered
throughout the whole period of our Ma
tional history up to the election of ABBA
HAM LINCOLN.
Other parties have had the temporary
possession of the government and for brief
periods have administered its affairs
But they all in turn passed away, and have,
without an exception, failed to leave upon
the records of the country one solitary
measure of their policy as a memorial Of
their having had an existence. How diff
ferent is the history Of the derided, abused
and villifed old Democratic party. AT
every stage of our progress it has made
its impress upon the Statute books of the
nation, and experience has only served to
vindicate the wisdom and policy Of the va
rious measures which it has from time tc
time inaugurated, and under the inAuenc,
of which we attain prominence as pow.
er among the nations of the earth. TIT
past history of the country under thu
Democratic rule. and its present deplora
BILE and ruined condition, after less than
two years of Abolition management, Prov
beyond the necessity of argument, tina
the only hope for the future prosperity o
the nation is an immediate return t.
Democratic Legislation, and the lanC
marks of the Constitution. Let the peo
pie reflect on these things.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
FATRFIII-aD,

SATURDAY EVENING. DEOEMBER tS, 1852
..t TO AID THE
poLLNgYER MONUMENT ASSOCIATION FUND
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
Congress-.

We need hardly inform our readers
that Congress is in session; but in record
ing what by way of courtesy are termed
its proceedings" we can, as yet, really
point to very little as proof of the fact.
Whenever any measure of practical i'm
portance is introduced it is strung out in
congressional disquisition like an everlast-
ing clothes-line, upon which every member
may hang up some little bit of his ward
robe he has washed out in some small
sectional or personal puddle, to dry in
sight of the nation. Now, as heretofore,
the negro is the leading topic of legisla-
tion, and to give room for him, all prac-
teal questions of benefit to the country
and people are thrust aside. Thus it il
that a large amount of business "goe,
over" from the "long session - to the
"short session." and as nothing is expect
ed to be done in the short session" post
ponement and procrastination are the grea
links that bind one Congress to anothe
throughout the lengthening chain of time
And the country stands still and pays it
money for ticket of admission to tn,
marvellous spectacle.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10

We receive the Dayton Empire with the
utmost rsgularity--once month Logan
Gazette
Ditto, Gasetts II ia no wonder nov that
Mr.. Vallandigham introduced a resolution in
Congress on Monday last instructipg the
Judiciary Committee 10 report to the House
by what authority Of the Constitution or laws,
Il any, the Postmaster General can decide
what newspapers may not be transmitted
through the mails, when the good old Demo
cratic Empire ia repeatedly suppressed
These things need vshtilating 49, C6lu1,Lla
CITY (IRd } NspS
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
A Bill 10 Organize Negro Regi-
ments.

JoHN HICKMAN has introduced bill in
the House authorizing the President to
organize negro regiments. The bill pro-
vides that the commissioned officers, black
or white, receive tlOics The pay Of infantry
officers in he regulor army. HICKMAN
ought to have included carriages for the
officers and privates to ride in. 1t is too
cruel to subject " our dear colored breth-
rem " to all the hardshins which white sol,
dirrs have to endure, even if they do re.
c, le lOnble pay. --.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
Proposed Amendment 10 the
Constitution.

Mr.. DAVIS, of Kentucky, in the Senate
offered joint resolution proposing GER
tain amendments to the Constitution to
alter the mode of electing President and
vice-Presidsnt Of the United States, His
proposition is to take the direct elective
power out Of the hands Of the people, and
confde it to Congress. .l,l.sa aa
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10

The Abolition concern on the southwest
corner Of the Public Square, is in bad way
about our hosting the name of Hon. c. L.
V9llandigham for Governor. Well, we sup
pose It can't help its organization, for about
every twenty eight days it is seriously troubled
and as a relief must abuse Mr. Vallandigham
or some other loyal and patriotic Democrat
Last week it devoted considerable space to
him and abused and misrepresented him in a
manner characteristic of the all-the-respecta.
bility Abolition party. If Mr.. Vallandigham
--instead Of being an honest, patriotic and
conservative Democrat, devoted TO the Union
and the Constitution-had the reputation of
Simon Cameron or John Q, Fremont for steal
ing, was good Abolitonist, and indorsed all
the crazy and unconstitutional schemes of
this Abolition Administration what fine
fellow he would be. But he is Democrat,
and "a not, as is the Journal men and the en-.
tire Abolition party, troubled with 'nigger on
the brain. - -Cfdpford o., Forum
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
Dpriilg 1Huusr.
DYEIN c o1U S E

Dayton, Ohio.
UNHE gned Informs the puthc that he Is a
practical dyer, and has established dye house a
the above place. and h now prepared color a kinds
Of silks, SatinH, Ribbons, Wooden and Cotton Goods
any color that may be desired.
Grease and stains we'd from all kinds of fhbries
He warrants TO hnah all goods ia a manner 20 give
satisfaction, having oil articles necessary 10 perform
his work IN the hest possible style,
s24 HERMANN wIRoEND,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10
INSURANCE.
Home
Insurance COmDaDy.

OF NEW HAVEN CONN,
CAPITAL $500. 600
Paid III cash, and securely invested.
FINHlS company nsures Buildings, Merchandise House
Il Furniture, and other nsurable property at as low
Rates rs are charged by other solvent companies.
Threeiouiths OF the profits of the business (aiter
deductng per cent of the stoekhodersl are divided
annually TO the holders OF policies in this company
payable IN scrip bearing interest," Parties InsuTng with
us inCur no ialatS whatever,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-10

DlkEOTOhS.
Douglass X. Satterlee, Charles shelton,
Leyerett Candee, ueorge Cock,
Judson Oanheld, Charles T. Candee,
Isaac Thompson, D9Rld W. thompson,
Lucus hotchkiss, lilram camp,
William W. bacon, lllon +. Dooitte,,
Cornelius 5. Bushnell, Charles W, Allen,
George HOadley, samuel Peck,
Willam Hull, Willis NJ. Anthony,
Charles Carlisle, Newell q. Hail.
stsnhen A. Spencer, Leonard Pardee,
AwateT Treat, kdwin Marble,
Andrew h. kidston,
Samuel Malleu, Samuel g. johnson,
William heach' Guiliord, Conn.
Daniel Trowbrdge,
Amos r. Barnes, Jededah Wilcox
Erastus U. Scranton, Meriden, Conn
John Woodruff, Henry Martin,
Richard M. Everett Waliingford Conn
DoUGLAss r, sArTEgLEE, President,
DAsEl TaowsnIDor, Vice Pres.
CHAs, WILSON, Sec'y.
febs oHAs. E. CLARKE, Agent at Dayton.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14

Tfvc.P0ints House OF Iudustry.-ln consequeres
Of the poiseted ied position Of the Gene al Agent MI b.
ALLDAi the usual annual collections have not been made
this The necessary the last mon
Desrly twice the smoUn received The Trustee under
these crcums.ances the -foTe appeal BY eeFetsement
s,esd OF PEI sonal solicitation for Immediate s,snoe. Do
nations be sent to either o. the Yusre to MARt hL
LEFFERTS, TfessareT: TO Messs DUNCAN sBtk-
MAN Bankers; or ~ Il. r. BARLOW, 81 psIintendsnt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE FOR MARCH 10.
The NEw.YoRK WEEKLY TRIBUNE for this

The NEw.YoRK WEEKLY TRIBUNE for this
week contains the following:
I..LEADING ARTICLES: The Fight in Hampton
freedom; The Gros. Battle Of Arksn'a'i Edi'0'
H. Paragraphs
u..RETREAr OF THE REBEL GRAND Army
MsnssSss in Our Hands The STAR ard Stripes
Capture of Lee,burg; Capture OF Cockpit foin'i
The Rebels Abandon Acauia Creek.
HI..FIELD OF OPERATIONS ON THE POTo-
MAC.
W..CAPTURE or BRUNSWICK, GA: Fsrnsuira
also Captured; Com. Dupsnts Official Report
v..NAvAL ACTION IN HAMPTON ROADS: En-
gcgemen; with Rebel IronClsd Bos,s The mer !
mao Attacks the Cumberland; The Cumberlsni
Sunk; The Fiostlns Battery Monitor Engages the
M.rmac; The Rebel Mouimac Drven Of
Official Report Of the Afar;' Oar Special Cor
respondents Account
vI..THE ERICSSON FLOATING BATTERY MON
ir0R.
vu..THE TAX BILL: To Provide Internal Revenue,
TO SnPpor; The Government and pay III" in'e4e''
VII. FROM THE ARMY OF TIE MISSISSIPPI:
Correspondence OF The N. J. Tfibgne.
M..FUGITlvE SLAVES Gen. Hsllects Order.
X..POETRY: "A Song for the Jimes,' The Fallen
Soldier; !" " Late Sno~d'ops."
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
xII..A GREAT VICTORY IN ARKANSAS; Ben
Mccqioch Killed Three Day, Terrific lt msn =,
Lie; Official Report Of Gem Curtis.
XIII. THE NAVAL FIGHT IN HAMPTON ROADS;
The Killed, Wounded. and Mis,ing; Tie heo.i
Oifciii Report; TAs MeITn.ac Badly DanGSst-
Her rrow Shot Away.
XIV. SCENE OF THE MERRIhAC'S ENPLolTS.
Xy..FRoM TEE MISSISSIPPI: Probable Battle at
ewMntTd AIarm a, Memphis
XVI. THE POTOMAC ARMY.
XVII. THE REBEL MONSTER MERRiMAC.
XVIII. LATEST NEWS RECEIVED BY TELEGRAPH:
Special Dispatches.
XIX. IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND; Suspension
of Generals Floyd and Pillow The Escape from
XX..FROM EUROPE.
XXI MESSAGE FROM TIE PRESIDENT; Highly
Important Proposition; Tho Gradual abolition oi
Slavery, Vigorous Blow At tue hopes OF the
Rebels
xxi. RESTORING THE UNION Ply EXTISGUIsH-
Inc SLAVERY: speech by CAL schufh
XXIIT SPEECH OF GERRlr SMITH OK HE WAR.
XIV. THE TELEGRAPH LINE TO FORTRESS
MONROE.
XIV. TO OUR FRIENDS.
XXyI.POLITlCAL.
XXyII.. PERSONAL.
XVIII. CITY NEWS.
XXIX. MISCELLANEOUS
xxx. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
XXI. THE NETWORK TRIBUNE.
XxXu. THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC FOR iss:.
xXXlII. COMMERCIAL MATTERS: Fan RAPPORT, Of the
Stock, Mousy. Cotton. Grain. and Gaze MHA-ss
specially Reported Tor TIE y. Y. Tribune
TsE.,-s2 Per snnum. TLre- Copies for sJ. Ter To-
Ga. Twenty Copies, TO sddfess. $40, .ad
Copy to the peuon who fcrms the C.uo.
For Cob Of Ons HandfsG sid The Daily rrih,ns
srsh..
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MORNING.
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i Yonhsr. hrsc,ss HOUSE and three acres Of GROUND,
located on the bank Of the Hudson River thfee hh, of
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center Il oupos and plenty Of pantry and cose room
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