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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-24
6b liticn Of Slavery IL the District Of Co
iumbla.


Neither Ensllshmen no, Frenchnen have been
forward to recognize tie fact lhar the 10th OF
April, 1862, was day which viii sta nd in Amer
lean history as the greatest day since tina, of the
slgnlngo i The Declaration ui lndependence-the
day OF this century which will be honored
through all time, whatever may be the destiny
in store tor the Republic. When the traditions
OF sea and land victories are becoming dim,
when the grass has grown high on the graves of
fallen heroes, that day will stand highest in the
scale OF national festivities, and the reformers
OF the second revolution will seem to form, in
Inc vista OF the past, one group with the patrl-
ots OF the first. On that day the people Of the
United States ceased TO be a slave holding nation.
LII then there had been "a gulf fixed between
them and all those Christian nations which had
outgroWn The barbarlsm of holding men assaves ;
and now the nation has come over to the side on
which We stand. 1t is now entitled to act and
speak us a free nation should. 1t is now quail
ned to act with US, without misgving and with
out hypocrisy, against the Slave trade. 1t il no
longer subject for the Skeptlcism and scorn of
the world, because Of the contrast between its
profession and its practice After struggle
between The best and the worst elements OF its
socie'y-a struggle prolonged through two gen.
eratlons-it has abolished slavery on the Nation
al territory and the National Government has
ceased to be slaveholding Power. Slavery has
sunk to be mere State institution and, de-
prlved of national sanction and support, and
exposed, as 1t now is, to the condemnation Of
the American Government, together with all
otner governments, 1T cannot long sustain itself
under the scorn and loathing of human society.
AS national Institution 1t could assume to defy
foreign opinion. AS a" domestic institution,
reprobated at Washington as in London and
Paris, its doom Is plan, and its strength is bro
ken.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-24

HARpER's New MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Com
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,rations Rough Riding Down South, with T.
Illustrations Madeline Schaeffer George Ban
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BY Miss Mulock Burr's Conspiracy ; Obey
Farm-By Anthony Trollope-Il,ustrated by
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Love- The adventures Of PhiI;p-I}y W. W.
Thackery-with Illustrations: Alon.hv Record
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
CLEVELAND AND MAHONING
RAILR DAD n = !.

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On and after Monday, November I7th, fssa, IFrii55
will run - follows:
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Anolher TrIaI d Colored soldier..

Port Royal Correspondence New York Times.
The organization Of regiment Of black
soldiers, under the direction of Bripadier
General Saxton, am told is progressing
finely. l have often expressed my strouo
conviction that the negroes would show
themselves courageous and worthy oftheir
freedom, if ever an opportunity was offer
ed them to fight, and recent events have
fully justified this opinion. You have al
ready received an account of a successful
expedition of one of the tugboats with a
company Of armed blacks to Sapelo River
and other places on the Georgia coast.
where they were for the first time under
fire, and acquitted themselves bravely in
an engagement with their former masters
protecting the fight of large number of
theirraee who sought to escape the horrors
Of bondage. That success led to the proiec-
tion Of another enterprise which, in bril-
fancy and practical value surpasses the
first. Three companies Of the South Caro-
lima Volunteers, Capt Trowbridge, James
and Randolphs, under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel Beard, Provost Mar
shal under General Saxon, left Beaufort
on the 18th inst, IN the steamers Ben. De-
ford and Darlington, going to Doboy Sound
Georgia, and remaining there a week, re.
turning with two hundred thousand feet
sf the best Georgia pine lumber, sawed and
ready for use. This was taken from
Hawkins, Tod's and Blues mills on the
mainland, directly in face of the rebels.
who gave the black soldiers an opportuni-
ty to test their pluck on shore as they had
previously on tug beat, where they fought
with the advantage Of partial barricade.
While most Of the negroes were engaged
in loading the steamers with lumber, the
company Of Captain James advanced on
a reconnaissance, and were opened upon
with musketry by the rebels from g posi-
tion in ambush.
The negroes deliberately returned the
fire, and, drawn up in line Of battle, kept
up fusilade, maintaining their ground,
until by the aid Of the guns Of the steam
ers and those Of their convoy, the gunboat
Mangle, the enemy was dislodged. Three
Of the colOred soldiers were wounded, one
50 seriously that his arm must be amputa-
ted. The officers of these men express the
greatest confidence In their fighting ouali-
ties, and after these practical tests Of the
courage even of raw recruits as were
those composing this expedition, it is about
as we'll that we should hear no more mar
roW-minded expressions Of their incapa-
bility to defend their liberties.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Good Adrice 10 Soldier.

General Wilcox, commanding the Ninth
Army Corps, has issued an admirable order
to the soldiers of his command, from which
we quote one section:
"S. On going into action let all remem.
Der the necessity of keeping cool, closing
up well on the enemy, and taking
good aim. Cavalry charges are always
10 be met, not by random firing, but by Q
well-directed volley, which will inevitably
scatter the horses. Artillery fire is more
frightful in sound and appearance than
reality, and the quicker men move over
the ground to the front the smaller will be
the loss. Ammunition should not be vast
ed. One well-aimed bullet does more exc
cution than ten that are not aimed, so,that
four good shots are worth more than forty
rounds fred at random. Many battles are
lost because ammunition gives out just at
the critical moment Even rapid firing
can be best conducted coolly and with reg
ulaF aim"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
The Great Banls Erpedition.


General Banks and his staff are working
industriously, by night and by day, in fit
ting out and organizing the great expedi-
tion which will sail in a few days to strike
a telling blow on some point of the South
ern coast. fall the troops which are now
quartered in this city and encamped on
Long Island, as well as several regiments
which are expected 10 arrive here very
soon, are to join this expedition, it will be
far more formidable than any which the
Government has yet sent out and the po-
tentates of the Southern Confederacy may
we'll grow uneasy in trying to solve the
mystery Of its destination.
Il When General Banks first arrived in
this city to commence the work of organi-
zation, it was announced in certain quar-
ters, and generally believed, that he was
bound for Texas. The entire coast of that
State being now in the possession of our
Government, it was said that the conquest
Of the important interior towns would be
an easy matter, and would result in stop
| ping large coutrsband cotton trade, now
undoubtedly carried on by way Of Mexico,
if not in securing large supply of that
coveted staple to our Government.
! The theory, however, was only surmise,
as is also the assertion that the expedition
is going to Charleston, to Savannah, TO
Mobile or to any other Of the many places
which it would be easy to name. The truth
is that no one knows the destination Of
this great expedition except the high mill
tary authorities who have planned it; and
if the secret has been entrusted to the
General himself, he is far too wise to make
it known, even by the pronouncing of
some doubtful phrase or "ambiqGous
givings out" and the secret will be kept
as all who desire the success of the plan
would wish to have it.
The Generals headquarters, at $50
Broadway, are thronged with many visi-
tors, some taken there by legitimate bust
ness, and too many by curiosity. One
wants some position under him-a posi-
tion, Of course, which viii confer rank and
good pay, without much risk or hard work.
Another has an invention which, he is
sure, needs only to be seen to carry con-
Viction to the Generals mind, and which, |
if adopted, would snnihilate all the rebels |
in the shortest space Of time Imaginable, |
and that without the loss of man on our |
side. Another has moving wall, which |
will enable the Union army to sweep over
the South like destructive tornado, with
out the least danger to itself, and wants |
General Banks 10 order supply, and wait
until the work is done before he starts.
If one could believe in all the internal !
machines and destructive engines which
these thoughtful inventors have devised,
he might expect President Lincoln to dis
miss his army and kill off the Southern
Confederacy with the Patent Office.
The General receives everybody kindly
and politely, including inventors but he
does not allow them to waste much of his
time, and by the industry with which he
labors, makes it certain that no unneces-
sary delay will occur in fitting out the
great expedition.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02


A late arrival from the rebel capital
says:
During the past few months the rebels
have not been idle at Richmond, and work
ing parties Of eonscripts, numbering 400
or 900 each, have daily been marched out
Of he city, returning at night. Heavy
cannon have been transported through the
streets, and placed upon the forts around
the town. Among other cannon were no.
ticed two WhitWorth guns, I2-pound breeeh
leaders, mounted on iron carriages. The
river defenses below the city have not been
neglected, and every means Of giving them
strength has been adopted. The city is
thus thoroughly and effectively fortified,
and with any real attempts at defense, can
only be taken by regular siege operations,
combining the cutting off of supplies from
all quarters"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Little biue-eyed, laughing baby Z"
Artificial Legs for nlutilated soldiers

Artificial Legs for AlutiIated Soldiers.
A Board of Surgeons has recommended
to the Medical Department the use for the
mutilated soldiers, of the artificial legs,
manufactured by the different makers
Palmer, Jewett, Hudson. selphO and BY.
At New Yark, Philadelphia, Washington,
Cincinnati and St. LOuislhOspitals viii be
selected for the sole use of mutilated sol
diers, where these limbs can be furnished,
and discharged soldiers can apply to the
place most convenient and will be fur
nished from there.
The price paid to e--manufsctursrs for
these limbs is $50 each. Noartifcial hand
or arm has yet been presented to the Sur
geOn-General which meets his approval.
The hospitals already selected for the
accommodation of the mutilated soldiers.
are the Central Park Hospital, New York,
and the st. Elizabeth Hospital, Washing
ton.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
A Ball. Born on the BnttIe FieId.

A private letter from member of the
14th Illinois, describing the battle Of the
Hatchie, Tennessee, tells touching story
of the finding on the battlefield, not a
masked battery nor any terrible engine of
death, but q tiny newborn baby, lying cry
ing upon the cold earth, and looking with
its wondering eyes at the strange sights of
war which were the opening scenes Of its
baby life. 1t was carried tenderly to
camp and cared for as well as eircum-
stances would permit. The writer says.
eThe next day after the battle our babe
was brought before the 18th, and unani-
mously adopted Child Of the Regiment
Three or four days later, strange as it may
seem, q poor, heart-stricken, poverty
pinched mother came searching the battle
field in quest Of her child. Ny dear, -,
imagine fyou can the wild ordinations
Of thanksgiving that burst from that poor
Woman's heart, when informed that her
child had been rescued, and with a moth
ers tenderness cared for. saw the moth
er receive her child, heard her brief pray
er for the soldiers who saved it, and, with
the blessings of thousand men following
her and hers, she took away
Our little baby
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
A ADeserved Compliment.

A New England correspondent of the
New York Tribune, writing of the slaves
of the South, says Of Mr.. Mansfield, the
Ohio Commissioner Of Statistics, that he
is the leading geOgrapher and statistician
we have" Those who have had occasion
to consult Mr.. Mansfelds able report Of
statistics of Ohio for several years past
will endorse this remark.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

PAPER FROM Corn HUsKs.-The Mechan-
ic's Magazine says that excellent paper
is now made in Europe from the leaves of
Indian corn. There is one paper mill in
Switzerland, and one in Austria, in which
paper is made from such leaves exclusive
ly. The husks which envelope the ears of
corn make the best quality. It is also
said in an exchange that a foreigner hss
filed at Washington an application for a
patent for various uses made Of corn shucks.
The varieties include yarn, maize cloth. pa
per Of beautiful quality white and coloredl
from silk to parchment texture.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

hesurgeon Generalhad intended to pre-
sent to Congress at its opening, complete
record Of all the casualties Of the army up
to the present time, but having had four
clerks employed constantly at the work for
four months, who have only succeeded in
bringing the record down to the close of
the year 1851, the attempt has been aban-
dOned- or rather the report will be post
poned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

Among the soldiers in hospital at Dan.
vile, Kentucky, are Benz. F. Sweet, Co
F, l05th Ohio, Edward Morse, Co. B, JOIN
Caldwell, Co. E, James Forster, Co. B
4lst Ohio; A. G. Watson, C.. strawn, ]
stuller, Co. H, L. N. Parker, sergeant
Co. I, A. A. Knowles, Co. D, N. o. Stew.
art, COG, D. Mason, sergeant, Co. K, 1O5H
Ohm
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02


The Case Of General Mcneil.
General interest has been felt in the case
Of the shooting Of ten rebels By General
Mcneil q. Palmyra, No, some time since,
IN consequence Of the murder Of Union
citizen named Allsman by the guerrillas,
from the fact that JEFF. Davis has ordered
that unless General Mcneil be given up by
ithe fedsrals, the next ten federal officers
who fall into rebel hands shah be put to
death. L is stated that General Mcneil
holds his commission under State and not
National authority. The LssvenwOrth En-
'quirer, Of November 2lst states thaths has
been given up, but it is thought that the
statement is premature. The circum-
stances Of the case, as condensed by the
New York Tribune, were these
Andrew Allsman, an old resident Of Pal
myra, Missouri, was well known adher-
ent Of the Union cause, and had made him
selfespecislly valuable to our armies BY
his services as guide. When the rebel.
General Porter descended upon Palmyra
he took Allsman prisoner. When General
Mcneil, commanding the Union forces, re-
turned to Palmyra, he heard Of this capture
and wrote to Porter demanding his return,
alive and unharmed, within ten days, and
threatened, in case this demand was not
complied with, to execute ten persons whom
he held as rebel prisoners. So far as ap-
pears, this demand was not delivered to
Porter, though the Tribune says that it was
"Widsly published p and that as Porter
was known to be in Northeast Missouri
during the specified ten days, it is impOssi-
bic but that he became apprised OfGeneral
McNeiFs determination" At all events,
no word came in reply, and accordingly on |
the 18th of October the ten men held by
General Mcneil as prisoners, were shot by
his orders.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

N. DrOuyn de Lhuys, the new French
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, who has just
declared to the Italians that France will
never eOnssntto.the incorporation Of Rome
With Italy, Is said to believe in the trans
migration Of souls and other theories
which are in direct opposition to the Cath
olie doEnss.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

Alf. Burnett writing from Gala
tin, Tennessee, to the Cincinnati CONNER.
eial an account of the sufferings of a poor
Union woman and her children, caused by
me prosecutions Of the rebels, CALCULATES :
"oh if there is one hell deeper than an
other, please, God, send these Wretches, who
would persecute a poor woman thus, to it. -
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

The Urbana Citizen reports that Mr..
Thos, Chance, Of Mad River township,
raised during the past season tfty bushels
Of potatoes, Of the white Eeshannock va
riety, from one 5n.Asl Of SEED.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Lieutenant Phelps.

The Chardon Democrat says that Lieu
tenant s. L. Phelps, Of the Mississippi
Fleet has 50 far recovered as to leave that
place for Washington, which he viii visit
before returning to the fOtila.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

Colonel VIM. R. Lloyd Of the 9th Ohio
Cavalry vas st the Neil House, Columbus,
on Sunday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Successor to Hon. James Monroe

Hon. Samuel Humphreville, of Medina,
was nominated for State Senator on Sat-
urday, in place Of Hon. James Monroe, re-
signed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

ThsRostou Post says the new Richmond
osrrespOhdent Of The London Times is no
ether than william I. Yaneey.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

General Sumner ranks next to Burnside
and in case of the absence, death or inca.
Pacity of the latter, would take command
Of the whole Army of the Potomac.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02
Health Of the Army the Potomac.

A correspondent from Falmouth writes
+" The health Of the army is remarkably
good. Contrary as It may be to the opin-
ion generally entertained, there is much
less sickness on the march than when the
troops are encamped. The excitement con-
sequent upon seeing new sights, and par
ticipating in new scenes, dispels those
camp ills (real or imaginary SO common
among soldiers in period of inaotion."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

Ma. W. KE ABE, Belt1 more, Dear Sir II have great
pleasure In srtiying tn at have tried you Square
Eianos and lind themeq la II not superior, to any
Distinguish them, is the eenness OF tone, the agree
able and easy touch, and yelnme OF tome Wishing
am Sir yoArs serE Z TEri rirH{Hlupo tTql{l
FransIation-C From the French.J
After n wing Dlayedon the Pianos Of Messrs hnabe
C9 1t is impossible not to beer testimony 70 their
qualities, which have acquired fdr them the eminent
reputatie n which they enjoy The Pianos Of their
manuiac ture on which have played, are e3eeeding
" rsmaI kable for their qualities Of ToNE Tho Bass
is power ul, without harshness and the upper notes
sweet, lear and harmoniOusy mellow, ichrystlian)
and not hesitate express in regard to these in
struma uts my entire satisfaction and to declare that
they ~ equal II not superior to the best manutac-
tured in Europe this country BY the most celebra-
ted makers. Isignedl L. NJ. GOTTsCHALK.
To Messrs. VIZ. KEAsE Co.. Baltimorp.-I can
not but congratulate you upon the mmenas progress
and impro vements which you continually make on
your Pianos, which in my opinion, rank among the
Mr.. GEo. A, BARLOW These noble Instruments
posses immense resources Of power and expression.
Ths Bass is sonorous and grand the middle register
Tich And sympathetie while the high notes are brill
liant, clear and pure as silver bells.
The scale is eveu without single haW; the action
tb s0Sta % s9a s S 9 hI Il Iae @ '
In word, Knabe's Pianos are worthy Of the great
Get Artists and are capable o. rendering the nnest
ELIZA SHEPHERD,
- Cleveland, o.
70 state that consider the Knabe Piano equal to any
and superior to most insrunents made In this coun
try especially In richness and volume OF tone.
Having used one OF the same Tor ten or more hours
OF each day. for two years. feel confident in recom-
msnding them TO all who un7cQna nted with their
great qualities" am, respectfully, yours
o. G. P. LIDfNED,
Teacher Of Music, Cleveland Female Seminary.
@. A. BARLOW, Dear Sir 1T gives me n 'uch pleas
ure TO be able to say, that consider KnRhes Pianos
be nest both in volume and sweetness, winch have
tver played upon, either IN America or Euroae.
The pedals operate with better effect than in any
other Instruments and in fact, Knabes motto may
truly be, "EXcelsior'' Mrs. O. S. DOUGLAS,
Teacher Of Mushc, Cleveland.
Prot. q. J. NoTHSAoLE, Teacher Of Musie IN the
Ohio State Blind Asylum, writes Aftel examining
large number Of Nm. Knabe Cos Pt lno korteej
unheaitatingly pronounce them superior 70 any
have seen. Their tone s grand and noble they have
great capacity for sustaining the sound; and their
volume Of tone power have never hear exeelled
They combine with ine tOuck, depth, sW, etDess OF
tone, purity and durability"
''That the Knabe Piano is superior to all others
made in this country, for brniancy, sweenef - and
volume Of needs only to be heard TO conv nee 10
the fact Estate Journal, Columbus, Ohio.
RnRl5:RZ7
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-02

General Mcclellan is expected at Gin
cinnati the last of this week.