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The national Republican., 1862-08-04
o,oxas n. WESTON, splroR.
Monday, August 4, lSsa.


THE ENFORoEMEHT OF THE LAWS.
The National lntelRgsmor 10 continually Of.
6rming that the Republicans arc asking the
President to adopt new policy" This Is an
entire mistake. All that the Republicans ask
Of the President is, that he shall enforce The laos
The policy" upon which this war shall be
carried on, has already been settled BY that
branch of the Government in which the war.
making power is lodged by the Constitution.
The President has no duty in the premises, ex-
cept dmply to walk in the welLdefned path
marked out by Congress- II II shall conduct
to unfortunate results, the responsibility Is not
upon him, but upon others. He did not advise
ths course Of legislation upon which Congress
resolved, and 10 understood to have been
strongly opposed 70 1t. He has, therefore, no
personal responsibility for the consequences Of
II, IL hs carries II out In good faith as an execu-
tive officer, ~ II is bis sworn duty TO do.
The only thing which will make the Presi.
dent responsible for results, Is such an admin.
istrstion of the laws as will leave fair grounds
for saying that they have failed Of their In.
tended and proper effect, by method of
execution, 20 lax and destitute Of heart as to
amount 10 q non.execution. That, indeed,
would make the President responsible for
whatever mischiefs might happen. But there
Is no reason TO apprehend such conduct on his
part.
Tbs President has nothing to do with "poH-
ci's." His chart to sail by, is found in the acts
Of Congress, prohibiting the return of fugitive
slaves to anybody loyal or dsloyal; offering
freedom to every slave Of rebel who escapes
into our lines. or who may be found In any
place captured by our forces; and directing
the property Of rebels to be seized and con-
verted to the public use. The "policy" Of the
war s thus settled at all points, and by those
who had the right to settle 1t, the representa-
tives Of the States and Of the people, in Con
gress assembled. 1t was 80. settled after dis
cussions protracted in length and unparalleled
in earnestness And Il was 80 rettled, in har-
mony, beyond all peradventure, with the judg
ment and sentiments of the loyal people Of the
country.
Let US hear no more, .hen, of what "h
Presidents policy" is to be, and especially lie
US hear no more of this idle tale that the Re
publicans are asking the President to adopt
policy" 1t Is not policy" which he has /,
settle, but plain duty, that of executing th,
laws. which he has TO perform. Let us no
doubt that be will perform it cheerfully, an,
that lie Ia glad to have bis responsibilitie
shared and diminished bv the action Of Con
gress
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
THE INDIANA DEmOCRACY.

Among the resolutions adopted by the Indi.
lowing:
"That we protest, in the name of ourselves
and Of our children, and ia the name Of all that
we hold dear in the future Of our beloved coun.
try, against the mischievous measure of negro
emancipation In the District of Columbia, and
the payment for such negroes out Of the ma.
tional treasury; and we further protest against
to pay for all negroes which may be emanci-
pated by the authority of any of the Southern
States; that we regard such measures. involv.
ing AZ they do an expenditure of 81 500 900 900,
as measures of transcendent enormity, and
fruitful only Of national beggsry to the land we
love; that we are unaltersbly and uncondition.
ally opposed TO all schemes having for their
object, immediate or remote, the taxation Of
the white man for the purchase of negroes any.
where; that we deny the constitutional right Of
the President or Congress to adopt policy
which taxes white labor to pay for negroes, or
which would make tho Government or people
slave dealers-a policy which, II not arrested
by the votes OF the people, will entail upon un.
| overwhelming and appalling than ever cursed
any nation of ancient or modern times
This is sort OF backing from the Indiana
Democrats which the President, perhaps, did
not expect.
The Republicans will zee in II a specimen OF
the attacks to which they would have subjected
themselves, II they had adopted the Presidents
July proposition.
His March proposition, which they d,d adopt,
and for which they were and are responsible,
was strictly limited to the duration Of this war,
and did not say one word about compensating
owners for their slaves. 1t pledged the pay
meut to such States as would abolish slavery
before the war closed, Of such sums as Congress
might consider an ample indemnity for the
public and private Inconvenience ~ which
might possibly result from abolition, these sums
to be disposed Of at the discretion Of the State,
receiuing them. That was the March proposi
tlon, which the Republicans nade their owl
by endorsing il. As to the July proposition
it will be time enough 10 attack them on it
when they adopt it.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
THE WAR IN MISSOURI.
Our Troops Surrounded ut Bloomfield.
Rebel Designs on Nashville and Chattanooga

CAIRO, August l.--Advlces received here
by Gen. Strong from Bloomfield, Missouri state
that about one hundred OF Coleman's men
were surrounded In that town by five or six
hundred rebels. A sharp fight was going on
and our troops thought they could sustain
themselves until reiniorcements arrived, which
have been sent from Cape Girardeau.
Letters from rebel mails captured at Co
rinth, on the 28th ult., indicate q rebel move
ment on Chattanooga and Nashville.
QUINCY, lu.-About one hundred and fifty
rebels, under Dunn, attacked Canton, Mo-, six
teen miles north of here, last night They
plundsred stores Of rifles, &c, and killed th,
owner Of one of the warehouses.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

SToNEwALL JACKSON AT FREDERICKsBuRG.- -
The last number Of The Fredericksburg banner
says that stonewall Jackson was in town a lew
days ago, and crossed over the river and took
a survey Of matters and things generally In the
Federal camps, and be Is reported to have said
that be cau capture Fredericksburg whenever
he pleases, that he ia laying a trap to cage the
whole army without destroying the city, and
with the loss Of az lew lives as possible.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
THE FOh ~, GH ASPECT o. AM ERfCAN
AFFAIRS.

THE FOhE:,GH ASPECT OF AM GRfCAs
AFFAIRS.
Theodore s. Fay, our lats minister to Switz-
srland haa Just returned home, after twenty
years sbsence in Europe. He has been in Wash.
ineton within u lew days. He makes no secret,
as We understand, Of his views of the foreign
aspect Of American affairs He has done his
best to impress them upon our Executive Gov.
ernpent, by personal representation, and we
learn with pleasure that 1t is probable that be
will soon give them to the public 10 some writ.
ten form.
CGnhning himself to the European aspect Of
The case, which be has had such peculiar means
of understanding, Mr.. Fay declares that We have
nsthing to do, in order to secure such an over
wheming sympathy Of the European masses In
our favor as will render an adverse foreign in.
terVention impossible, but simply to make this
war war for liberty and for principle. Until
now, it has appeared abroad mere contest
between kites and crows" presenting no aspect
Of interest to the world. It has appeared abroad
mere contest for independence on one side
and for power on the other. But make II q
contest for ncpation and for liberty, and
the great heart OF civilization would 20 respond
as to compel every trans Atlantic Government
into at least friendly neutrality This IL Mr.
Fsy's unhesitating conviction, declared to ev
srybody, and with which he IL thoroughly i'm
pressed and warmed.
Long use aud long contact with this hideou
thing, negro slavery, the most hideous form o
slavery the world has ever SEEN have bluntei
our apprehension OF the adherence In which /
is held by Christian nations. We have beeI
opiatsd 30 long with sophistical apologies TO
it, that We forget how Its features appear Il
others, who have had no motive TO listen wit
patience " ell. aui-uoer uiado for IL.
Prudence has compelled us 10 make enor
nous appropriations OF money to meet thi
danger Of foreign Intervention. Our Secretar
OF State has even called upon the Governors
States, TO take steps outside Of the ordinary op
Grafton Of the Constitution, to encounter thi
very eventually. Yet, according 10 Mr.. Fay
all danger OF 1t will cease the very moment tha
we give up the folly Of acting as the guardian
Of the hateful property Of our enemies, an
leave 1t to take Its fate under the operation c
the ordinary practices and rules Of war. "
have only to Cease giving offence 10 the NOR,
ssnse OF the world, by uncailed.fo efforts
protsct an institution which feeds the armis
srrsysd against US.
The sacrifices we have made 10 this Moloc
are indeed wonderful This war might ha,
been ended In three months and 1T trifu
expenditure. We have protracted II near
two years, In trying the experiment Of puttir
down rebellion while carefully nursing or
chsrishing the source Of its strength. We hs,
repsled foreign sympathiss by this cours
We have made ourselves, by II, at once Il
laughing stock and odium Of mankind, and 81
compelled to treat the actua, Interference
foreign Powers against US, as an impsndin
danger, to be met by costly precautions. O
what page of history IL there record Of sue
cOnsnmmats folly
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

1.-THE RIchnoud dL~spaper- arssoy more
than usually m Of eontsnpt for u free
States. Here Is a specimen from the Richmond
Dispatch:
"The humiliation Of the North 10 the eyes Of
warlIke nations e complete. The loud and
insolsnt boasts with which II commenced the
war only show, with the force Of contrast, the
little that haa bean accomplished by Power
that had every element OF superiority over us,
but that Of soul. ".I
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

A MORE VIGOROUS Policy TO BE PURsuEDs-
1t is said in usually well.informed circles, thai
direct and decisive action Is TO be taken in the
prosecution Of the war; and that perfect
agreement exists between our principal gen
erals and the Executive branch Of the Govern
ment This Ia asserted as the determined poll
cy Of the Administration, to be vigorously
contaminated. Indications seem 10 confirm tht
truth Of this statement.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
From Regular Correspondent Of the Evening Post
Rebel Property still Protected.
Va Auruat I 1890


A prominent officer Of one of the Maine regi-
ments has arrived here from the army Of the
Potomac, and this morning, In company with
several gentlemen, went TO the President's
mansion to complain Of the management OF the
war on the James river. He asserted that, in
spite Of The law Of Congress on the subject Of
confscation Of rebel property, Gen. Mcclellan
still protects II that be still keeps his guards
round 1t, In charge Of rebel houses, and the
like and that upon bis speaking against the
practice in the presence Of one Of Gen. AcClel-
lan's staff, the officer replied It will never
do to execute that law. We cannot do It =,
Upon his urging that It was law Of the land,
and that the general had no choice In the mat
ter, but mid execute 1t, the officer replied :
"We wait for our instructions upon the subject
from the President or. the War Department.
As we have received none, we are not obliged
10 recognize any newspaper statement Of law,
and such laws "a thoee about emancipation and
con6scation you may be sure we shall not exc
cute till we are ordered to do sop
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
nIAR II II II 0s A Il Il nj NJ DY.
MAGUIRE'S COMPOUND
EXTRACT Of BENNE PLANT
TESTED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
yUVTu VnHnNoN ovrNrpoo

TESTED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
WITH IMMENsE SUCCESS
IN THE WEST AND SOUTH,
AND NOW
EXTENSIVELY USED IN THE
a.. WESTERN ARMIES
THE ONLY RELIABLE CURATIVE
FOR ALL RELAXED
CONDITIONS OF THE BOWELS,
CAUSED BY CHANGE OF
III WATER AND DIET
ENTIRELY VEGETABLE
AND
SUITED TO ALL AGES
Prepared and sold BY
st, Louis, Missouri.
Sold In Washington City, by
CHARLES BTOTT, Drugkist
No. 316, Pennsylvana avenue,
nearly opposite National Hotel.
And by MARSHALL PAGE,
Army Suffers,
No. Coz, Seventh street west
jy 2l-lms
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
From the Rockville (Md.) (secession) Sentinel, of
August l.

AuguMl
DESERVING. We learn that numbers of the
brave soldiers, who enlisted /" for the war" are
crossing the Potomac daily and nightly, and
make their way towards their homes In the
North. Probably they had no idea, when they
left their mammas, Of seeing 80 large an ele-
phant.
GOVERNMENT STOREs.-On Friday, Of last
week, several hundred condemned horses, ap-
parently more dead than alive, passed through
this place, on their way 10 Washington. They
were In charge Of upwards Of twenty likely
young contrabands, no doubt picked up along
the way, and consigned to the Puritanical Ex-
press Go. for Ynnkeedom.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Copgrtnsrship heretofore existing between
LYLE 4 COFFIN Is this day dissolved BY mutual
j. A. COFFIN.
John @. Lyle still continues the business at the
old stand,
WAsHIsafos, July 81, 1852. 'jy2S
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

GENERAL COMMITTEE OF ARRANaENENTs
Richard Wallach, Mayor Of Washington; Henry
Addison, Mayor Of Georgetown; b. b. French,
George s. Gideon, Lewis Clephane, L. Z. Chit
tenden, Francis p. Blair, Hudson Taylor. d.
W. G. Clark, John c. Rives, A. q. Richards,
John r. French, Maj. O. J. Morrison, James
Galway, Col. J. A. Peck, Samuel E. Douglass,
P. Crowley, Edward Jordan, SOL Treasury;
z. q. Robins, Henry d. Cooke, J. r. s. Van
vlset, J. G. Stephenson, VIM. B. Todd, VIM. H.
Moore, Q. P. wolcott, VIM. Dixon, s. P. Hans
comb, Geo. M. Weston, J. G. Underwood, Lem
J. Middleton, s. J. Bowen, VIM. II. Tenny, j.
N. Brodhead, W. A. Croffit, VIM. Hendley.
suB.coNnIrrEEs.
The following subcommittee were appointed
coxnIrTEE ON FINANCE.
Major B. b. French, Edward Simms Mr.. Mid
dleton, John q. Rives, Mr.. Todd, Francis P.
Blair, Mr.. Robins, S. J. Bowen, Mr.. Ferguson,
DR.. ]. II. Greene, Isaac Newton, and Mayor
Addison and George W. Beall, Of Georgetown.
COMMITTEE ON ADDRESS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Gen. Clark, Mr.. Stephens N, Edward Jordan,
L. E. Chittenden. W. A Croffut, George n
Weston, Dr. VIM Elder.
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEETING.
Col. Peck, Mr.. Douglass, Mr.. Galway, P.
Crowley, Maj. Morrison.
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERS.
Gen. Clark, B. B. French, Mayor Wallach, J
R. French, Lewis ClephAne, S. P. Hsnscomb
J. 4. S. Van Vleet.
The General Committee Of Arrangement
will meet on Tuesday evening next, at eIghI
o'clock, at the National Hotel, to hear the re-
ports of the several sub committees.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Halleck's Orders to Mcclellan.
NEGROES 70 BR MeREnRD INTO sllvICE.
REBEL PRoennTY ~. De sEIsnD.

We are happy to sse tha. - easprcems.t Of
the con0scatioa and smancfp ekfoa INV hes been
commenced with vigor; as II is doubtless true
that Gen. Halleck has sent positive orders to
Gen. Mcclellan 70 impress ell the negroes
within bis reach, and to ask no questions
whether they are slave or free.
Gen. Halleck, in sending thisordsr, reminded
Gen. Mcclellan that military officers have no
right 10 recognise the local laws Of the States
In rebellion. I..r..
He further orders him 10 seize every article
of rebel property that can be made useful fol
the service Of our army.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

DRAFrNo.-It Is now certain that an order
will be issued for draft In such States or SEQ.
tious Of State q will not supply their quotas
Of men before The midds Of t>s preslnt month.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Arrival of the British Queen,
Chase Of an English Steamer

New YoRK, August s. The steamship British
Queen, from Nassau, on the 29th July, has ar
rived at this port
Considerable excitement existed al Nassau
10 consequence Of the United States steamer
Adirondack making chase after the English
steamer Herald and attempting TO capture her
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

APPOINTMENT. II. Wilkinson, Esq., of
Ohio, formerly OF the legal profession, but
recently connected with this paper, has been
appointed to place In the War Department,
under the recent law authorizing an Increase of
its clerical force, II Is good appointment
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Adjutant General, Pennsylvania
pr.par.,,ous for Drafting In Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, August THE adjutant
general has issued instructions to the county
clerks to-day, that the assessors shall furnish,
without delay, lists Of ablebodied men, be-
tween the ages of eighteen and twenty-five,
liable to military duty.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Drafting Troops i'm New York

NEW YoRk, August 3.--It is stated that the
Governors proclamation for u draft Of troops
will be Issued In the course OF q few days.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

A WOMAN SoLDIER.-Among the 1900 pa.
tisnts now In tue hospital at Annapolis IL a
woman, who was wounded In one Of the recent
battles before Richmond. Her wound Is a
flesh one in the leg. 1t said she followed her
husband TO the field of battle.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Preparations for Drafting in PsnnsyI-
vania

HARRISBURG, August THE following i'm
portant circular has this day been issued, from
which II would appear that the authorities here
are actively preparing for any emergency that
may arise:
HEADQUARTERS PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA, AD
JUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT HARRIsBURG
August |, 1862. - To the County Commits
missioners: All County Commissioners who
have not complied with the circular issued
from these headquarters, dated July IL, 1862,
are hereby required TO complete and return To
these headquarters the enrolment of theil
respective counties before the 10th day Of Au
gust. Very respectfully, &e.
A. H. Russell,
Adjutant General, Pennsylvania.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

UNION LEAGUE IN BALTIMORE Union
League Of Baltimore comprises over fifteen
thousand members. II Is Of great service to
the military, and Is the most effective agency
in keeping down the seeessionists.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

Major General Hslleck has received the de-
gree Of LID from Union College, at Scheusc-
tady, New York
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

The most distinguished citizens Of the couu'
Try are expected to address the meeting The
ladies are particularly invited to attend.
A committee will be In attendance 10 pro.
vide suitable accommodations for them.
|. For psrticulArs Gee the daily papers Of
Wednesday.
Come onel Come sll h .. t. %
BY order Of the Committee OF Arrangements:
SAMUEL L. DouoLAss,
Secretary.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

DULl.ION BANk.-This Bank Is now doing
ID business at the corner Of Pennsylyanla avenue
and -Four and-A half streets, dealing In exchange,
draft SPECIE &c also, redeems their small bills In
specie, At current rates, or Treasury notes,
-. -. II, BRACKETT, Prest
y. X, DExTKR, Cashier. jy26-lm
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

A PURNISHED HOUSE TO LET. The oom,
n ioFtabls and neatly furnishsd House, No, u
Missouri svsnue, 10 now for rent. For tsrms, spply
os the premises, Is&dt
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

CITIZENS, AROUSE!
GREAT WAR MEETING
8 OF fHE N
citi,sas Of the Dissrict q coiunbis,
G AT THE A
East Eross ~ the OapesoS,
On Wednesday Evening, Aug. 6, At 7 o'clock.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-21
ARCHITECTURE.

The undersigned is prepared to draw plans ana
specifications, make estimates, and take contracts
for all kinds of buildings, in town or country
Having SO years experience in the business, ne
Aattcrs himself that he can give general SAUSAGE
ton. :; -, Lag
,nodor,tr, Residence on Broadway, next door
to Thompson's foundry shop on Adams street.
near High School.
z.gy~ Leave orders at Henry llousman's s'ofe'
Illinois street. ,,,,,,,,,
Jan, 18Th, d W If, WI t"hh l.
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BOARD OF EDI CATO

EpIToR A&Gus: | lcg leave to endorse,
thro' your paper, the sentiments expressed
yesterday, by your correspondent IS" In
my opinion, there is no man SO well qualified
to advance the educational interests OF Rock
Island as George Mixter.
This is not said by way If disparaging 9TH
er-. There are many excellent men who
might be rH}jag, if desired, to serve in the
capacity, Of board Of education whose tastes
not often lead them, even If business allows
the leisure. inside school room.
Their duties are performed conscientiously
and to the letter, but performed simply be.
cause they are duties which have deyolvcd
IegitimateIy upon them.
Where a man > taste and interest alike lead
him into the schooroom, the public cheat
themselves Of benefit when they do not
place him there, officially, If he will allow
them to do -.
So emnentIv qualified for this position as
| believe Mr. MXter to be- | regret that the
city should be longer without his services in
this capacity, if he can be induced to serve it.
Yours very truly, L.
CJss Is SELLING ladies' sewcd double sole
Balmoral boots at -, 90, ladies rubberS at IS
cents and all other good. equally as low,
GREATER THAN EyER.--N Perry II reeeiv-
ing 900 bbls Of Kerosene and Carbon Oh,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-21

NJ RrroRr,-lhc telegraph wires are still!
out Of order and We get no report to-day.
Tnr Chicago ear. were about five hours be.
hind time thi, moming,o account ola freight
train being III the track, which delayed the
night express.
THURSDAY night, the 10Th We had a heavy
fall Of snow, aud on Friday any quantity Of
slush and mud The lee in the river still re.
, mains.
IN Is important that all who feel an inter-
est in securing good men for town officers,
should be at the court house tomorrow even.
ing.
VIZ presume the state Register forgot to
give u, credit for the article it copied from
our columns, in relation u the appointment
in Cook county.
We are indebted to Mr.. Samual lleagy,
Of Hampton, for the perusal Of n very long
and interesting letter ircm Mr. Jos F. Hayes
dated at Camp jackson, near Nashville,
March oth Mr. Hayes is n member of Capt.
CARROTS company, in the 9TH Illinois yolun-
tocrs. lie writes Il very interesting aud in.
tclligcnt letter, and we regret that press Of
other matter prevents u from laying it be-
fore our readers.
a. M NU.
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TAX SALE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
\ sgued purchased at the Collectors Sale, on
The Goth day Of June. \. b., 1851, for taxes and
costs due the State of Illinois and County of Rock
Island. the following GOWN lot, VIZ:
Lot 10, bloch 3, ii Bailey Boyle's addition to
the city OF Rock Island.
The time Of redemr ton from said sale will ex-
nita an the 29ih day OF June, A. D., 1868.
DAVID kOCHENDOKFER.
Rock Island, Feb. 18th, 1867
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-21

Oxr Of the very best places, in this region.
to buy family groceries, sat Temple Butords.
His stock is ofthe very best quality. He also
keeps Slap Chandiery Of all sorts, and his is
the only Ship Chandlery store in this region.
His assortment is complete. lie also keeps a
heavy stock Of Iron and Nails, of all kinds.
His prices, for everything he keeps, are low,
il accordance with the times. Notice his ad.
vertisement and give him a call.
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FOR HOARD OF DtfttIip>.

,Irch H.
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fnr Chicago car. were about five hours be
hind time thi, moruingon account Ola freight
train being III the track, which delayed the
night express.
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