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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
Sherif's Sale.

'a'., rs' G's'ss .;;'., s'.. :, Common Pleas
DY Virtue OF a writ OF vendi TO nae
ID directed from the Court Of Common Pleas Of
FRANKLIN county, Ohio, VIII offer for sale at the door
q the Court House, In the city Of Columbus, on
Saturday, the Let day Of November, A. D.
'7icr 1862, r.
at one o'clock the following described real estate,
situate IN Franklin county, Ohio. toviti
L3ts Nos s. ~, % and ~ Of subdivision OF about
lsK acres Of land ia SEQ 90 s rapgee9, made Ia
proceeding In partition In the court Of Common Pleas
Of said unity. March term, 1885 In the case Of Theo
dore Comstock vs.. Caroline oomstock ct al, a. per
plat of the came, recorded IN Common Pleas records
vol 2 p $50 and $780, Also, 6X acres Of land Of lots
90. q and 81. In ohsnpions subdivision Of sec. g.
tp s. range g Of the bslvss Of lots % and % Of
subdivision of said SEQ 50, RECORDED Ii Recorders oce
" said county, 10 boot H. page fN assigned to said l..
Butes 10 said proceeding In partition, belug the east
hat Of lot and ali that part q lot y lying .a1th q
east part Of 80 supposed to contain acres and that
part of 81 supposed to contain ~ acres Also part oi
10 lots us and 46 In the city 6 Oolumbus Ohio, being
p font on Third trs and Thinning BACK
diatey south Of and adjoining % feet formerly belong
in to John Walton being the same premises conveyed
to said Buttes BY Theodore oomstook and wife, BY deed
dated April 2e 1855 and usnally known subdivision
No. Of tad lots els and 416 f q
Appraised at-Lot No. 5 81 $500 dollars
| Lot No. ~ at SIS doliarsi ,ta .
Lot No. - at SIS doliarsi
Lot No a at e20O0 dollafst l
The 5 acres at ei3t dollars per acrei
The one and " acres at siaa dollar
Part w. Of T lots as and 4ieat $1,000 dolls
GEORGE W. HUFFMAN,
| Bhsna Of Risnklin county, o.
| PTinter's fees, 0e.7s lt
sspas-dlt&wd e-u
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
SOU rHERN ITEMS ,

FeRTREss MONROE, Oct 19.-The Petersburg
Express of the 15ih says two thousand Yankee
prisoners are expected to arrive In Petersburg
for the North.
Wild cease and wild dcuk are plenty on the
James river, bat there are no sportsmen to
shoot them. Wheat has declined cons siderably
being now held at SO IS per bushel. We fear
much trouble and suffering from the scarcity oil
coal.
The Richmond Dispatch Of Oct. 18th says
We infer the Fsderals will soon make q desper
ate effort to force iron clsds past Drury's Bluff
battle occurred in Perryville on the 18th In
st,nt which Kentucky will mourn Tor many
years. The FEDERAL loss was heavy, Prentice
says it was o drawn battle. The rebels fell
back six miles
VIM. T. Shoemaker, George Welch, Pete,
II. Mills aud Charles 8. Bakes, members Of
Company A, First Maryland cavalry, q Yankee
organisation, were received atlthe Confederat,
prison yesterday, to be tried tor murder com
mitted iu the valley of Virginia.
The Richmond Examiner Of the l7lh Gays
the good people of Charleston, 8. c., have had
g celebration In their city, baptising marine
ram or ladies' CUR boat. built there.
As Congress has failed to make any enact
ments about martial Law, Il follows that it has
no longer any existence In this Cpnfederaoy
and any attempt to continue martial law IN
any form or disguise 10 In derogation Of the
law.making power of the Government and II
defiance of the Constitution.
The Examiner of the l7th claims the victory
at the battle Of Perryville. II says the Fedora
loss in killed, wounded and captured was ovel
twenty thousand; the Confederate loss Avt
thousand.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
THE WAR ON THE POTOMAC.

New YoRK. Oct. 2l.-A dispatch dated Boil.
var Higbts, Oct. 20.h, to the Tribune, states
that the rebels who followed General Humphriea
back to the river again picket down the Poto-
mac. There Is very little picket firing across
the river. -"
Provost Marshal Capt. ]. H. Pell, Of the Lei
Minnesota, went out with Hancock's reconnos.
sance to CharlestoWn and called on some ao.
quaintances residing there. When our troops
iet Chariestown they did 90 very suddenly, and
10 is supposed Capt. Pell was not aware of their
exit until the rebels returned and took him
prisoner. No intelligence of him has since
been received. Oh
The Major, Quartermaster and two Lieuten-
ants of the 22i Massachusetts were sent to work
on the Notifications yesterday for being found
absent from their regiment without passes, IL
violation Of McClellan's orders.
The report that the army Ia waiting for the
hard frosts is prepcsterous. The roads are
hard, dry and in superb condition for marching
The heavy rains which render them muddy and
difficult usually commence here about the lst oil
November.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
FROM CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRNcIsoo, Oct, 2O.-Money tight, rates
at 2@21ac; legal tender notes l5@lsc dis.
count. Exchange on New York, payable 10
currency, l5@2O, discount. Several capitalists
are diaposed to allow their money to lie idle
until eastern finances become more settled.
This lie believed to bo the main reason Of the
money pressure.
The steamer Pacific arrived With four hund
red passengers and one hundred and fifty thous.
and dollars in treasure from Oregon, twenty
thousand from Brtish Columbia.
The opposition steamer sails for San joan
and the Pacific mail fof Havana, tomorrow
producing lively competition among passen'
gers. The opposition rates advertised are
drst cabin 5000, second $3.50, steersge $50
Tbs Mail steamer averages $3.50, $ls7 and
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
Cen. Fremon. in Sc. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 81 The friends OF Genera
Fremont last nigh. welcomed bis return TO thil
city In grand serenande. From four to Ave
thousand people were present, and the recep.
zion was In every respect cordial and epthusi
astic. an response to repeated calls, the Gen.
eral appeared and made few remarks, referring
70 bis former visits to this city, stating that the
principal object of his visit nov was TO be pres.
eat OF the trial of bis friend and fellow colder,
General McKinstryi believing as be did that
the assaults upon him were made eolely be-
cause be felt it an honorable duty to ssAnd by
the side Of his chief.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
Iron lhs oiuoIunati HuauIrar !
Tho Resuit OF the Eiectl onS I'm Ohis
ana Iudtana- ne SOidters' Vote

Tho ResUlt OF the Eiectl omS I'm Ohio
ana A0dtana-r he SOidtors' Vote.qs ;
The Chicago TsibUas and indianapolis Jssr-
mat, and other Abolition papers !, lay the cause
OF their defeat at the late elections 10 Ohio and
Indiana to the soldiers not being permitted 10
vote. Toey assume that large majority Of
the soldiers are Abolitionists, and would vote
the Abolition ticket, II this is 90, will the
Tribune, or any other Abolition paper, tell us
why the Aboiitioniets 10 the Ohio Leeislature,
last winter, defeated the bill giving she soldiers
the privilege to vote this fall In their difsrens
camps3 The Democratic members AZ voted
for the bill, aud the Abolisionisss seaiust IA.
The latter killed IL. They killed it beoapss
they knew four fftbs of the soldiers we're Dem
ocrate, and would vote the Demoorasio uckos.
II tboy had not known this they would have pat
the bill through. After this record 10 Ohies n
willno. do for them 70 lay helr defeat 70 The ah,
sepce Of the soldiers, In Indiana, Goveenos
Morton got furloughs for all the soIdlets be
thought would vote the Abolition tickes and
sent them home to vote. r The Democrats were
kept In the camps. We are very aorry the sol
oiers could not have voted In both States genef-
ally, for it would have vastly Increased Che
Democratic majority, As coliium story Of oar
views on this suoiecswe give the following from
the Louisville Democrat. 1tssya; .r..-,.' !,
"a DrMoeaArIo vIoroRx III enough Repaid ass
volunteer aod enough Democrats stay a hons 70 ysts,
Democratic victory may BE- wrought This d thlns
which can be demonsrated BuI whether such vioters
10 high honorable 70 the Denoeratc pHfst "a ti 4
Gazette, lBh. " NN'-''a ot Asssi sali l1l
s"IBst you a fresh ginger cake horse that 1ySr
cant chow one Republican In the army, fsom
any portion of the North, 30 two Dsmoarata
Will you take the betf You know what w
insinuate to be exactly the opposite Of the truth
Come, now, Gazette. try your hand as snoshsr
bnt don't make it such Q whopper, IL yop expsc
your own most hoodwinked readers 10 bellsy,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 20-Tbe Washington
Star of this evening has inform alton that It il
believed the rebels were evacuasing Winches
ter '.'''l,''
AT Manassas junction Saturday, the inbabl
tants were expecting rebel cavalry at Catle.tt
station. ....-.0
General ssahl reports to General Sigel thai
Oh tne IL. ID, three thousand rebels entered Suck.
ersVlile from Winchester, to protect the return
Oh stuart's cavalry force. On the next day the
Mhoie recFossed the Shenapdoah, and went on
tnelr way TO relOin the main body nnder Lea.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
A Forward Movement UrRad-NeRro
AnsurEectiOn i'm Virginia. j..

NEW YORK, Oct. ~
The Herald's Washington special ssys: The
pressure Tor forward movement is becoming
alnos. general. It is urged with an esruestpes q
that has never been equalled. The argument
10 used that protraotion of our present mac
tion will ruin the country.
The Times has di.ps'ch giving an account
OF gentleman from Culpepper county, Va, oi
the hanging Of seventeen slaves charged with
organizing inSurrection. The conspirscy is sup.
posed to extend throughout several counties
The Inhabitants Of the counties where the in
subordination exists, threaten to resist the con-
scription acs on the plea of self defense, to pro-
tect themselves against the negroes. Two
thirds of the slaves in Virginia have alreadv
heard of President Lincoln's proclamation and
know they are free; and he thinks should the
rebel army retreat from its present position
another unnatural rebellion would occur In east
ern and central Virginia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

turn OF Gen. Stshl's expedition small par,y
was sent out toward Brlstow Station, as l. vsa
understood force Of the enemy was there.
during last evening three Of the party returned
anu reported the rest had been cut of. This
story was soon after proved false By the arrival
OF the remainder Of the party without having
received any Injury They had been attacked
near Catietrs Station by about twice their
humber, and engaging them at close quarters,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
Indiana Eiection-1e,oOO 60 $1,000
Mojority-SeVen OF the Eleven CON.
| Wres sSmea

A@SJSAAey -SOHSA Oh tnO EA0V0M UORa
RresSmea,
From the Indianapolis Sentinel Of oct ISL
The returns come in slowly. The majority
for the Democratic State ticket will be from.
twelve to fifteen thousand. Sixty Democrats
Representatives and nineteen Democratic Sem
stors are elected. This will give q majority In
both branches. Seven Democratic Congress.
men are elected, and probably eight. The
Ninth (Colfsx's, district is close. The follow
ing are the members elected: is H4-. e
First districs-Lsw. Democrat
Seco3d-Crsyers, Democtat. 4
Third-Harringtop, Democrat.
Fourtb-Holman, Democrat
Fit,h--Julian, Abolitionist. z AVS
Stxsh-Dumont, Republican. .s..
Seventh Voorhees,, Democrat. ,sr
Eighth-0rth, Republican. r,sr
Nlnth-Colisx (doubtful), Republican.
Tentb--EdRertou, Democrat. t..-,.,,y ...r
Eleventh-McDowe!l, Democrat.
10 the Ninrh district Colfax 10 reported
elected, but we 3sve still some hopes that be
is beaten BY bis Democratic opponent, Turpe.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

New YORK, Oct. 81 The boiler in the -four.
Ing mill 6s Greenworth street, exploded this
morning, killing four and severely scalding
some half dtEsn persons; three or four are also
said to be missing in the ruins. ...........
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

BosToN, Oct. 2l.-John A. Andrew has writ
ten letter accepting the nomination of the
Republicans for reelection. Il is stated that
General DivnS will accept the peoples Union
nomination for Governor.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

new YoRK, Oct. 20 The following Ia a
special dispatch 70 Q morning papeFI ,g3
/ EAlARAx covAy HVvsE, Qok 40.--0n the re-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
s1EEPINe CARS. ON NIGHT TRAINS


Qats Of Phaion's Hstablishmsnt, N.Y.J
DROPRlETOR OF THE NEW YORK
y fashiopable Shaving, Hair Quitting, shampooning
In the Basement Of the Netl House,
whse sssisheaoa viii bs given in all tbs various
iadis3 sua chudrspJ Hair pYssIns aons IN tn. b.s.
tyls.
Warm and Cold Baths can he had at
..ssarsea AL Hears
NAieN ot tJm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22

Arc you sick, feeble, and
complainingi Are you out Of
order, with your system de-
ranged, and your feelings un'
comfortablei These symp-
toms are often the prelude to
serious illuess. Some ft Of
sickness 10 creeping upon you,
and should be nyerted by a
timely use Of the right rem.
edy. Take Ayers PILLS, and
cleanse out the disordered hu.
mors - purify tile blood, aud
Let the nu!ds move on unob-
structed In health again.
They stimulate tbe functions
Of the body into vigorous &C.
tivlty, purify the system from
tlle olJstructlong which make
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
The Live Yankee in China,

Frederick Ward, Lately Mate Of a Ship, Nop
High MdnddTin Of the Celestial Empiye-7As
Way he StOrmed and Carried SoOnkone.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-22
CONSULTATION GRATIS.
SIM0NT0N'S EXCHANGE,

This 10 certify that was alctsd with Hstula In
Aao for six years. After tr Ing every remedy placed
myself under the care Of Dr.. a. J. Vbudsnice, Of
Louisville, and In three months was perfectly cured.
Given under my hand this 3lst Of September, 1858.
II s'-s J. sUdARMAN, Boston, Mass.
This 10 70 certify that have been AFFLICTED with PILES
for seven years. After trying all known remedies and
failing, DR.. A. J. Vandelics performed perfect crc
" LOUIS oouRNAT.
r ~ PsTsons spho ara not etgetsd, 70 ,ohoss
hands my eGrds may tsa, ,Oil please distribsts
such eovds to the afflicted.
septs-n
The New York herald., 1862-01-05

occupation in preparing everything for the convenience
and comfort Of Of tho legislators he ID, besides gentle
man ofrennement, and particularly clear On the Nor
mon motto. "Mnd your own business"
Governor Doty rs expected 10 give much needed alton
on to the Indians. They need badly they are hungry
and naked. Shokup the chief OF the ri Utes, on the
western route died Monday and there is quite fuss
in trying to get his wife to accompany him to new hunt
ing grounds The telegraph says that the Indians have
determined on tho death Of Mrs. Shoup and the DOCTOR
but at tho present writing the station keepers afford them
protection.
Tho weather is remarkably nne and outdoor labor ia
pursued in summer. The great theatre Is expected to
be sufficiently finished to admit Of Ex-Governor Young
giving great party on New Years day. In tho
time, tho Social Hall is TO be opened Tuesday next for
tho first ball OF tho season. &
The legislators haye determined on Legislative Union
ball for Chrislmas-$5 per ticket understand that all
the federal officers have been invited as also
the leading Gentles. 1t will be great occasio--no
doubt of it. Tf
portion Of the chief men Of the expedition sent to
the Rio Virgin to raise cotton have returned this week
with very encouraging reports Brigham says no can
get along henceforth without the cotton Of Dixie and he
will do IT, One OF tho returned reports to me that hc
met 400 wagons with families the road going soub,
and large number Of wagons had before that arrived In
the new cotton country.
The New York herald., 1862-01-05
The Dcfences Of Boston HarbOr.

iron tn9 Boston IfaYolier, Dec. ~
Whatever may be the condition Of fortiGcations along
tho coast there doubt that those In Boston harbor
are amply sufficient to hold al bay any naval force tnat
next after Fortress Monroe and Fort Adams Newport
the strongest cation In lhc country From DO.
ston closo to The channel vessel could get by it
without being range o its guns for several miles, and
vessel coming In at food tide s met the fort by
counter current from Broad Sound that steamer can
make but headway at that point, while sailing ves
sells held fast. This fort Is OF modern
and affords he perfect protection garrison
There now nj work upon the fort about one hum
dred mechanics such carpenters, cutters stone
mssons and bscksmiths. They employed 10 mount
ing guns OF which nearly hund, ed aud nfly now
in position II is proposed 10 mount about hundred In
ALL and this work will be completed In . few weeks There
guns OF all sizes, OF them having bore OF ar
inches and range ofthrec -four miles Tho pro-
sent garrison the fort 10 be instructed eunnery
At Fort Independence which also strong fortinca
ton there about sixty guns mounted at the present
time and there Is for There are now no men
employed unon the forfcation.
Fort winthrop, upon Governor Island, s designed to
be very strong work, but 10 not yet nnished Tho
citadel however, is completed, aud sixteen heavy guns
have been mounted. There TO be battefies in
connection with This fort TO mount in all about one hun
dred guns Three OF tho batteries now ready to re-
ceive their guns This fort Is capable Of taking Of
any vessels that may get bv Forts Warren and ndepen
,ence and commsnds the whole inner harbor.
These are all the defensive works commenced The
plan OF defences for the hsrbor when campleted will
make IL perfect Sebastopo IL embraces fort 10 be
built Sautssket Head, Fprt Warren, a fort on long
Island Fort Independence, Fort winthrop and fort At
JeIrfi-s Point, South Boston.
The New York herald., 1862-01-05
The New York state Dfilftia.
GENkRAL oRDER--N0. 3S.
nEADouARrsas SgvvxIa RstAMsxr N. v. s. n
n ArInx Al IL Am NHa Nnux Ilo<. ON I&6l

HEADVUARrsRs SEvvNIR REthMHSr ". Y. 8. ~,
NATIONAL GuARp. Nxw YORK, Dec ~, 1861. !
This regiment win assemble 10 fatigue uniform, for
military instructiou--the right wing wednesday jan
uary TO- at eight O'Clock =. M the left wing on Thurs
day, January III, at eight clock p. N.
The regiment having, by vote, adopted new style Of
belt cartridge box aud bayonet sheath The Colonel d.
that the procure these articles beore the date
mentioned for these drills a. which time they will be
worn Each article conform strictly to the pattern,
and pass inspection by committee having the matter In
charge Lieutenant Colonel Price, Chairman.
The officers and non commissioned o0cep will assemble
in fatigue uniform Saturday January a. and Friday,
January TO- at eight clock p N. The non commissioned
onicers will procure aud wear at these drills the belt
cartridge box aud bsyonet sheath mentioned above.
Rcsio1ioions First Leuteuant c. Cory Company Z,
second Lieutenant Louis Fitzgerald, CombanyC.
Second Lieutenant John W Bogert. Company ID.
gteaNM-R; x Nsysrs, Major, rank Dsc. 1861, vice
Louis Fitzgerald, First Lieutenant, Company Z, rank
Dec. o, 1861, vice Corly, resigned.
Joseph 3 3 Young, Captain Company T. rank Dec. g.
Edward D. Bird, First Lieutenant, Company r, rank
Dec. 9, 1891, vice Young, promoted.
John W. Spicsf, First Lieutenant, Company II, rank
Nov. ~, 1851, vice Bostwick, resigned.
Henry Everds, Second Lieutenant, Company D. rank
Dec. Q, 1891 yds Begerty rssignAd. -. -
william q. Allen, Military SECRETARY.
By order OF C5louel MAR6HALL LEkFEKS.
J. H. LW4sAv, AdIutaaA
The New York herald., 1862-01-05
INTERESTING FROM MISSOURI.

names OF Prisoners Captured - Mufera,
Missouri, December 20, 1861, and Now
Combined tn the Mcdowell College, 30.
LOG1S.
OFFICERS.
y. g. Robertson, Colonel Commanding, Saline Co.
Q. 4 Alexander, Lieutenant Colonel, Cooper Co.
J. B. harris, Major, Cooper Co.
Samuel B. Robertson, Wagon Master, Saline Co.
A. =. elms, Commissary General, Saline Co.
J. Japlin Adjutant General, Cooper Co.
J. A. Gaines, NJ D., Surgeon, Saline Co.
Dr.. Hall Assistant Surgeon, Saline Co.
W. Robertson, Private Secretary, Saline CO.
James Isbell, Wagon Master Saline Co.
hagon Colonel Missouri state Guard, travelling with
Colonel commanding.
The New York herald., 1862-01-05
NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 1862

Benjamin Sutherland, private, Cooper Co,
John Phillipss private, Cooper Co.
H. g. Howe, private, pettis Co.
s. s. Hanley, private Saline Co.
Fl. Bridgewater, private, Cooper O..
T.. c. Riggs, private, Mason Co.
] w. Jameson, private, Cooper Co.
G. Bruce, private, Cooper Co.
J. Conley, private, Cooper Co.
J. Askins private, Cooper Co.
d. N. Mcneil, private, Saline Go.
A. H. Mcneil, private, Saline %.
J. 8. Allison, private, Copper CO.
J. w. Bridgewater, private, Cooper Co
X. J. McMahan. private, Cooper Co.
W. Il. Mchahan, private, Cooper Co.
W. A. Wing, private, Cooper %.
W. H. H. Sutherlin, private. Cooper Co,
8. L. McMahan, private, Cooper Co.
John Harris, private, Cooper Go.
George Johnson, private, Cooper Co.
David Hoke, private, Cooper Co.
Abram Hoke, private, Cooper Co.
A. Hough, private, Cooper Co.
Andrew Halten, private, Cooper Co.
benjamin Steen, private, Saline Co.
W. Turley, private, Cooper Co.
Jesse g. Reed private, COopcr Co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-02

A FEW years ago, when a gres. many peopl,
had gone crazy about temperance reform, q
reformed drunksrd was more highly esteemed
aud more literally eided BY them than the sober
poor man, who had never cast bis family upon
public charity nor sunken himself to the leve
of the brutes Those days have gone by The
temperance reform is an abandoned hobby, and
those people who 30 petted the reclaimed inc.
briate have found new pet.
We are favored (ssys the Boston POST with
soldiers letter from Hilton Head which has
unwelcome statements. While the mon Of the
regiment are "not getting half rations," and
all they had "for week was salt horse' and
hard bread full Of skippers," "the niger regi-
ment can draw ffesh bread every day from the
bakery" The writer sGys-"Part of the meu
will not eat any bread, but say better eat IL
than starve. GTumbling won't fill q man'e
stomach"
The Post adds, "This s too bad, and the
country will not tolerate it," We hope not.
lis Gen. Hunter, we believe, who commando
a. Hilton Head. d.-Chica9O Times.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-02

RELEASE OF J. W. KEGS, THE DEMOCRATIC Ed
IToR AT CIRoLEvILLE, OHIo.-Behold the prisol
doors we're opened, and ]. w. Kees walked on.
by order Of the powers that put him ;here. NJ
socuser faced him; no trial was ever granted
sick and In prison, they brought him forth
Where now are the Abolition prosecutors whit
deceived the Government; caused poor, slcG
msn to be arrestei at midnight and imprisoned
with fslons, without man to accuse him of any
crime. What patriots these prosecutors are
cOusciences and their God, and to the tende
mercies of ]. w. Kees, If be should regain hi
qealth ,-CiTeleviIle (OhiO) Democrat, July 25.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-02
Tho Form of Oath Administered 10
the Negro COntraDRnds.

The following is the form OF oath usually
administered to contrabands that come within
our lines at Fredericksburg:
"You, Cicero, do soemnly swear you will
bear true allegiance to the United Staies; that
you take good care of the horses and mules,
and 1t any OF them get away, you will 60 after
them, no matter how dark it is, and will also
black boots to the best OF your knowledge and
belief So help your General Mcdowell"
The gravity Of both parties while it Is being
administered, is said TO be edifyiDg.