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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
LATEST NEWS
By TELEG RAPH.
From New York.

New YokK. Dec. s.
The Times army correspond-n, says The re-
suit OF Burnside. interview with the Press
dent is that he will ncv be let alone. and al.
loved to follow out his own hue and way,
tree from Bureau critic dictation st Wa.hinv-
tou, and oLfident that be will have IRON the
Government all The assistance he ask. for.
special to the Times
A special Cabine. meeting was held to-day,
which. occurring only one day n sdvance OF
the regular meeting, 10 regarded As an event OF
unusual Interest
The Committee Of Ways and Means have
DOT yet held meeting. but will do - to mor
row, to consider the proposed amendments to
the tax law Ii Is he ieved to be necessary, 10
order 10 q successful operation.
The Tribune has the following from Wash
ington:
"Dr. Barney citizen Of Baltimore, recently
taken by the rebel tickets near Centerville
aud for or~arded to Richmond has since stated
bat he went in the way for the express pur-
pose OF beog captured While in Richmond
where he has numerous acqusintanees, he had
frequent interviews with bers Of the Con
federate Cabinet and was admitted into map
se .re,s of the rebel programme.
When time arrived Tor hls departure he was
sent for hy j. p. Ber amin, who handed him
a letter addressed TO Governor Sc, mour, OF
New York. Fernando ani Ben Wood, Vaian
tigham and Cox Of Ohio, Bayard OF Della
ware. Reverdy Johnson. Of Maryland. aud q
number Of other noted democratic leaders In
the North, in the border States. In the verba
Instructions given to Barney. no terms wer.
aek red tor. The Southerners told him tbey
would consent to ne terms; that If not ad
mitted into the L MON agaio as equals they
would MT come in at all. What they wan,
i. the granting Of an amnesty to all the mil
tIry aud civil leaders Of tie rebellion, SO tha
an elec ion for members OF Congress can be
made during the coming winter, and that bod,
be called together at least as early "a th,
month of April.
Sgel.to day demanded Court of Inquiry /,
Investigate the charges aud impulatlons O
Pope's letter 10 HslIeck.
Tne Tribune has the following:
"Situaion unchanged. PicEets FIR mie'
above alabo the riserare Very friendly. Sea
| terdsy three OF the eBem,'s pickets belonging
to an Alabama rsgimett, came across the riy
er and talked for ar hour with pickets
they su5esvored to trade for coffee and over
oats Two other rebel soldtrs iarded ia
-i2ht and gave themselves up a. deserters
they were sent TO Blrnsiies heaaIuar,ers
The force across the river is supposed - be
ab Ut 50 Je0o
AT a me .inp Of the Chamber OF Commerce
Yesterday .. m, SC, 900 were raised TO sen
grain to poor Eng ish operatives. One perso'
contributed 600 barrels OF ilour aud 500 il
money,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

ST. Lorrs Ntws, 4th.-Gcn. Brown
tclegrapbed from Springfield that Major
kilby, commanding the forces at Green
field, sent ont an expedition in the direc
ton Of osceola, which resulted in killing
j. i. McAbcc, a re- Il Lieutenant, aud
eleven prisates, capturing ten prisoners,
ninety-sx horses with accoutrcments,
and the entire camp equIpage Of Captain
Johnson's band, on Horse Creek. The
camp was surprised, our men marching
sixty-three mile. in thirty hours.
The whole number fpcrsons confined
in the Military Prison at Alton is 535 T;
number committed during the past
month, 81; number discharged on oath,
l03 number o f sick in hospital, Cl !.
humber transferred, 20.
It is reported in bank circles that as
sessrncni, will be discontinued.
Gen. Blair viii leave to morrow, with
his staff, for Memphis.
zen. Edwards issues an order that the
enrolled militia in the city will not be re-
qulred 10 drill for three months.
lNDIASAP4Lis News, 4th.- Nearly
$4,000 head OF horses have been pur-
chased here for government, of which
1000 have been condemned. The con
TRAITORS have all got lich, having been Sc
lcctcd with an especial eye to the rcsto-
ration Of tie mon.
1t is SAID that t'ov. Morton is bccom-
lng insane. lie has frothed at the mouth
for some time past whenever he saw a
Democrat. He is sick, but not a sol
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
# II 4 Il,
FOR TnR BENEFIT or THE
INFANT GARDEN.

hWING TO THE EFFORTS OF THE In
~ FANTS' Garden Association and the liber.
al patronage Of the pubic for several years, the
plan to establish Froebel's Infant Garden in
this city has been successfully carried out, and
the services of Miss PArLsES.a lady instructed
by Mrs ftocbel in Hamburg. has becb secured -
For the purpose Of covering the expenses caused
by tho journey of the teacher, and ths necessary
changes in the ZOO ani the inn lements, the In
FAINT Garden Association proposes to iLsututs .
Fair Ia Lahrmann's Hall on Saturday and Sun
day, the 18th and li.h December, inst.
The undersigned committee, thetef,rc. respect
fully appeals 10 the public, anl particularly TO
tho ladies, to assist them in this enterprise by
sen ling articles and specimens of workmanship,
in order to promo tho welfa 9 VI this, for Dav-
export, 80 beneficial. an institution.
Donations and articles for sale will be most
cb ecrfuy received at Lahrmann's Hall Tn ursday
AMI Friday. December IL aud -.
H. DITIsN HENblE1TE LEMME,
q = ANDERSON, ELfKlEDE MULLER,
FIR. WEISS, CAROLINA LAUGH,
\. MObIZE., WlLHELMINA LAhRMAN,
II. Nj fTELBuSCHER, Committee.
dee Aft
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
NUMBER 45.

use Of wines and liquors. and directly con.
trary to the evidence Of the previous vitneso
in the Porter court martial csse.
Gen. Pope vas cross.exsminsd long time
by the counsel for the dsf.ndspt Among the
questions piled vas Why be rad EXPRESSED 70
Gen Porter. two dsys after bic alleged disobs-
d.eIce OF osders. his determination not TO report
him for DELAY. Or to take any action leoktsg
TO HE Impeachment To this question Pope
answered that he did not think Gen, Porter
deliberately withheld his troops from hin. but
tina, hi. idea probably originated in . mistake
or bunctr
Committee on the conduct Of the var 10.
day appointed Representatives Ives. Covods.
Gooch and OdelI. sub Committee TO investi.
gate the allee I'd abuses At Camp Convaiesc~ut.
Also the condition of the wounded end sick
soldiers, with . view to the imm. date dis.
charge OF th ,ee Who may be found perm o. ent.
ly disabled or unfit Tor duty. The Commit.es
will alsr investigate the cut ject of absentee
ism OF officers and men from the army with.
out proper authority; and the conduct OF Sus.
g.ons and their treatment Of mel entrusted
to their care. They will also recommend the
adoption Of stringent measures 10 promote
.fficit Dcy OF the army.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
From Washington.

WAsHiSGToN Dec D.
In the McDov ell court Of inquiry to day the
dsf,n.. offered tbs testimony Of Col. kugeies
- ,.rove that the witpee. examined yesterday
v..a man ~holly without good reputation.
h.,;ro basn detected 10 attempting fraud
...;n., IN. oo,ernment THE evidence was
,al.d an. bv the court. ~hen Gen. Mcdowell
.r,.,ed . pro.sss against the proce esding'.
a. u.;n, ,leman nov testi6es to the entire
..s.i .hetananes Of Gen. Mcdowell from tha
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
Virginia News.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 4.
The Washington Star the evening has the
following:
FaInF,x STATION. Nov 3D. p. N.
There IL no ne~s IRON our front
a man arrived 10 our lines from New Or
ieans with pass from q en- Butter. lie came
via Richmond and q rdonyille to MadisoI
Court Uouse. and SAYS That par. Of jackson.
force. we're at the latter place Il week ago, an
went from thence to Liberty Mile, where tn ey
eneamped the next day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

Brerr, HousE-This excellent houee ie
owing better and better. The DR.. seems to
Improve by age The gentiemanly clerk is
accommodating and atten,ive-qniek to un
derstsnd the wants of fstrangera. and wiling IN
every manner TO attend to them. Such ho-
tel is one among a thousand. May the Bnriis
prosper . century after peace is declsred.-
Masca.ius Courier.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

STOLEN IIORsEs REcovERED.-M Mr..
Gates. horse contractor. from yons. came
down day before yesterday, and found that
there had besn a claimant in town for two
pair oi horses that he had bought for the gov
ernment, and that they had been taken away
by The owner a Mr. Morford. OF Muscstine
county Mr.. Gates bought the horses Of a
man ct Fulton, H., cs'ing himself iIggleston,
tut he has since his arrival here, 'ounJ out
from y aceoppice of the thief, who is now
in irots at camp. that his true name is w J.
liams, end that Re is the same scamp that we
motto ed the other day. who abducted Mrs
Jami cons li:tle daughter. Mr. Gates has gone
dow to Quincy to look up the rascal who is
supposed to be In that part of the State 10 Jail
on a,oiher charge. We hope he may succeed
in getting hold Il the right man, and putting
him where he will steal no more horses for
ten or fifteen years to coma. OF cours the
bore. are dead loss to Mr.. Gates, se tn ere is
no pi obabilty that he can get any money out
Of the villain. even II he succeeds in find ing
him.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
THE MARKETS.
Davenport Market....Daily Report.

OFFICE OF rHE DEY. L NEws,l
friday Eve, Dec.5.
Quotations stand unchanged since our last 1e-
port.
FLouR-Sl5o15 Shipments l2o bbls.
WHEAT 55Ge5c. Prime lots 75dsoc. Re-
ceipts 80 bu. Shipments 700 bu.
,RLEy Quiet at s00 9oc. Receipts 3lo bu.
-, In demand at l79 Sc. Receipts 800 bu.
,pts s.. bu.
Shipm- ,s,..a. Rcceipts 500 bu
OA ,as75 live; dressed, s2.'5@3 ..
HOGs--$2.z
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

| . state Of Iowa.
ApJurAxr GEsERAL'a OFFfCEt
| Davenport, nov. 20, lsoa
GENERAL ORDERS no. los.
For the information Of the soldiers ef dinsrea.
-.,.. of Iowa, who we're taken prisoners ana
reg, rsn,ly paro,ed. this department is directed
subsea ~a.tsose who have gone % .oe1 '.-
to state n It's State will be allowed to
spec,ive hon h.ut charges Of detertion OF
return to du'' -" hey report to their reg'-
improper conduct IL !. ,mber next.
,,an,s Nv the 18th Of Dec NIB. BAKER,
4 Genn Of Iowa.
dec l. DIFF
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
From Washington.

WAsnivGroN, Dec. )
Gen. Scott, In the National Intelligence,
tri.hv replies to Mr. Buchanan. sayin. II.
has not eny resentment 20 crafty. bat vinfi-
cate Justice truth and history as p ernlanen'
Obligation lie then inssts and shows certain
southern States received undue proportion Of
arna and many not condemned.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
PERsoSALIrIEs.-T editor of the

PERsoSALIrIEs.-T editor of the
Gaz He has personally, and through the col
umns OF his paper. discamed any attention
TO use personalities wnen alluding to the
DgMocaAr AND News or it's editors. Why not
be consistsnt ard require your correspondents
t, confipe themselve. wit. in the bounds OF
decency? ? In yesterdays Gazette we lind
communication fr,,m some miserable brute,
who signs himself ",S. J. s, Go. X. Goth
Iowa iaian,ry. in which 'he writer makes use
Of the most vilainous perseu gal terms 10 re-
ferring TO us. and which no d, cent journalist
would allow to appear 10 his co 'nfnns We
shall, of course. feel a. liberty to ritcA IN
promscucus il that is the kind of mat the
Ga@etto editor fills his paper with.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
rN slarAel.

New 4
Evw YoRK, Dec. 5.
7ioc low@r. So. 81 q
FioUR-Less active ard o. o.
67o extra State; So soG6 So X wer. 81 oo6
WnEAr-Less active ard ID, sl4o@I43
I.26 spring; 81 2ial.s3 Nil. ciuo'
winter.
CnRs-I Unchanged.
Oars Flrmer. 65dtsc.
foaK-Da,l.
LAap-Not so frm. lo,.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

MILITARY MES, ArrKNTIoS.-If You
wish for Uuiform I'd full equipment call on
F. P. Erskine, Nickolls Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
From PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.
The Star contains the particulars OF the su'-
eide Of Captain John Elwooi. OF the regular
navy. II saws the affair is truly deplorabe
aud ca ls for thorough investigation, the de
c.asa aving been confined in prison for en
offtnse entirely unconnected with the public
eneu4y or the prosecution Of the war.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

Tax SALE. Extra copies Of the DEM-
ocGAT AND NEw. containins CIV and County
Tax Ll,ts .or sale at the Coun,ing Room.
nl.ee, cents.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
:. A. NJ. 2P.N. y P.M M'Lr'ps.

Mean .ight of barometer, .39 inches mean
temperature 30 degrees mean amount Of clouds,
general directions of nds y. W.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
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1I T. e2l ST r K /,

FORr THE WEEK ENDING NOV. 80. 1862,
{, Meteorological obserrations, underhe direction
of the Smthsoniah Institution, made At Grismotd
Couege, BY MM. +. DrNwoopY, Latitude, Al 80;
North Longitude, ,l3.Sg Uest; Heightabore the
sea, 137 feet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

DEaIH AT CAMp IIEHDEksuoTr.-A \
soldier from Alamakee county. whose nau.e e
did not learn, Died 10 tia camp Yesterday.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

Vy,HE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE rIONEER
i Scttlers' a 81. citation will be held Thursday,
Dec. 9fh, 81, at 2 o'clock r. NJ, At the office Of
John L Ccfin, Esq. A large At tendance is re.
quested.
ny order Of the President.
D. r NoKOWN,
dso s-dw1w Sesretayy
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

D. ". VAN EvERA, broker, buys ana
sells United States Vouchers, State, County
aod City Wsrran,s nego'istes loans. paw
taxes, etc Office, 5 door below Pos. office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

Phoenix Insurance Company Of Hart.
ford assets. lat May, 1862 s527 $50 90 Ii ..
biiities, s2l. 500. HxSkY B. HOFFMAN. Agt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

The weather continues cool but de-
ligh ful. Winter seens to bs in no particular r
nufry about coming
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

TIE tremendous rash TO Whsler's
coIclueively demonstrates that he Is the most
popular merchant in town. The very good
reasons for his popularity are that he sels
exceedingly che,p. and ,s always attentive to
biz customers. & 0 aud see for yourselves.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

nlAsTERs.-Down IN Burlington
:. i come TO the conclGslon
~ithout using paste-
They were un-
''' o's'A' y while,
der tie necessity of using them for
but it becoming apparent that there
postal curreocy enough laying about to ar
swer for change. the paste boards were retired
and the other kind brought into use. Oar
merchants will soon find that IL is for their
they make up their minds to that effect tue
better it will be for the business Of the city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
DAVENPORT.

GAME.-Within q few days past
chickens aud quail have made their appear
10 more literal quantities. and now that
cold weather has eet in, we shall coon have
them cheap and plenty.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

WHAT are our citizens doing to
avert the ap; roachng draft? 1t is bouad to
eoiae ii the men are rot raised.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

lRREGuLAR.-The evening train from
the west has arrived behind time nearly every
uight since the change 10 his running. With
clear track and proper engines VIC should
think this Unnecessary.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

ATTENTION, OFFIcRRs.-For q choice
mill arv Uniform. call At Cones, co. .ner Erady
and Second Streets
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

Iowa BnrGADiERs. There was a
rumor in official quarters last evening, that
four new Brigaiiers had teen made out OF
3 Infantry; Nendever of the 9Th Infantry ;
Bussy, Of the 8 Cavalry, and Lowe, of the 9th
Cavalry. ihis needs confirmation.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

JOE.N xSMMEnrANN.
HDIANO AND ORGAN MANUTAC.
I turer, Granite Block, Main street
~ u Davenport, Iowa. All llinstfu0ehts o.
out charge. I've years.
N.B.-Rep psifisg end tsnine dsss assn tixss
end In the st manner.
|, OAvupsasS Auguse, 81, 1871. =,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
Now York stock Market.

New YoRK, Dec. ).
S.ccks dull and lowef. ..s.
Sterling ~xcharg. 6rm; 40 . Il.
o. * is, l year cer,,.S .Seate, s'ls'
Treasury 5, L., le4.
Money 5@6.
Gold 49,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
T II E CT r Y.

NoTlCE.-There will be no service
in tie Reformed Datch Church tomorrow
(Sunday.)
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

A.p. q D. KsLL;s,, INK. AND
-AcKr OF BEEF AN0 Z. =
/ ssipp.e Of lav. Stock u S''''
taaJe-d1w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

TIE DRAFr.-Wc understand that ef-
f,rts will be made in each Of the wards to
make up its quota before the drafting comes
around. Capt Galigans cavalry company is
moi onite full ard vi who lack confidence in
their legs, and prefer TO % into ths fight on
horseback, should give him call at camp
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

LARGE srock.-Capt. lIendershott
he. thia week received an invoice of one
thousand oyelcoais to be distributed among
the Iowa troops. There are plenty OF soldiers
in great need VI the article, AMI should have
them without delay.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

OuR ouoTA.-The number Of men vet
to be made up in scott county to fill up the
quota for the old regiments. is appcr,ione ed Is
follows:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

IN PsrrgSofLL a Co, No. 81 Park Row, New
York, and State street, boston, are our agents
for the DEMOCRAT n NEWS in those cities, and
are authorized TO take advertise 10 snts and sub
scsip.ions for us at our 10 sest rates.
9. II. Scaiy2n, ss, Dearborn street Chicago, ia
authorized to receive advcrtiseme ents Tor this pa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
Charitablc.

NEW YoRK, Nov 5.
The New York subscriptions in aid Of tt.
English operatives reached $4,000. including
1000 from g. i, stewart.
Barracks I,aIncd.
KAetSr, VIE, Nov. 8.
This morning slout o'clock the old bar
racks at Camp Utey, Rsclhe, were destroy
el hy fire
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS.


To Let.
T,HE CHILDBIRTH 10 JSE," EAST DAV-
i ENPOKT.
The Cnas. Dave House." Perry street.
Houses in Sargen.'s blocks, Ninth street.
Stores on East Second street.
de -6-dlm JOHN Il. COFFlN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-06

VERY IMPORTANT DECIsioN.-A most
important decision his just been announced by
Judge Miller, ofihe L. ). Crc.it Court. which
will most materially effect the holders Of the
city bonds. Of nearly. il not quite all, of the
cities OF Iowa. The case 10 question was that
Of the United States, tr rel, Learned rs. tie
city Of Burlington, the relator being the holder
OF City Bonds Of Burlington. lie hes hereto
fore obtained Judgment against the defendant
Tor accrued interest, and now sought TO sue
ing the levy OF a specific tax to pay off the
iadsmert. The court held that, as. by the
! provisions OF the city charter, tax Of one per
could be levied for any purpose. and it
cent. .ha: this had been done. no further
appeared >auired to be levied, and the
tax could oef' ,ed
mandsmus was refu. If n,vs,,ort CITY
This hits the holder. ..,,o, ,otoo a,
Bonds sgaarely. Our city n 6xas IN.
provision for any special tax. a. cor ar
limit of the general tax at Ave mills
mum, which Of course cuts off all idea of pa,
ing the interest on our bonds through that
chaEnel. All the revenue that could be raised
in that way would not pay the interest an.
nusly accruing. 1t is presumed that the de-
cison viii hold good in the Supreme Court
st Washington.
This will take great load from four or
five cities in Iowa. We cant cay tha. we
ike the process The bonds ar. in the hands OF
innocent parties. who bought them in the
best faith many Of them ,nstitate almost
the entire means Of widows and Orphans
who purchased them with the view OF he vic g
a permanent income. To cut clear OF I'll
this, after we have got their money away frou
tn m. al, spent it for our cwn benefit, e. en-
little. ii any, better than stealing outris ht
We would much prefer not to see that ih, d
done in this city. II the decision holds goo 4
however, it will probably be tn. laet If tn
bundled Indebtedness Of the city OF Davenport
People, taken 9 a mace, are rot generally very
a. II to pay taxes that they know are Illegal.
assessed.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-06-03
AmOs keadall on Gen. Hunters
Late Order.
Washington, May 10, 1862.

To =. Elltors Of the National Tntclligcnceri
Ny attention la. been called to n
Washington letter in tho Philadelphia
Pres, il which, the writer, after quoting
passage from one Of my letters pub
Iishad in Your paper, says:
Thus it will be seen that even the
veteran Democrat, Amos Kendall, while
Directing to the course of the abolition
lists, is entitled to the credit of having
made the proposition which Gen. Hun
ter has thus practically carried out"
Now, | should consider myself a trail
tor to my country if | were to approve
the late order of Gen. Hunter, pnrport-
ing to set free all the Slaves within his
military district. While exposing to
Southern rebels the gulf wdich is yawn.
ing before them, the conception never
entered my brain that any military COM
mander or the President himself could
constitutionally, by general order or proc
lamaton, confscate their property and
emancipate their Slaves, or that such an
object could be effected otherwise than
by conviction for treason by due course
Of law in tho courts Of Justice In the
order of Gen. Hunter | see the essence
of military despotiSm, utterly snbversivc
of the Constitution we are fighting to
maintain; and it is deplorable that the
President does not, by the enforcement
of a general line Of policy, suppress these
assumptions Of power by his subordi
mates. Every assumption unrebuked by
him exposes him and Congress itself to
the charge Of hypocrisy aud perfdy in
their announcements of the purposes for
which the war is waged; it dlscourages
the loyal men in all the Slsveholding
| States, aud in an eqnal degree encour-
gcs the leading rebels; it will cost the
North thousands of lives and millions OF
money; il alarms conservative men every
where and makes them begin to think
their own liberties in danger; it strength
ems dsloyal men in loyal States and ena-
bles them to embarrass the Government
in its legitimate operation. In fine, there
is but one safe course for tho Govern.
ment to pursue, aud that is to disregard
all party affiliations and adhere firmly to
the programme originally announced,
viz The prosecution Of the c0r for The
sole object Of preserving tho Constitution ana
the Uaion toiM tie rights Of the States IN
tact, to be fohIOwed By peace as Soon as those
objects can be attained. II there be not
firmncss enough in the Administration tn
do this we are on sea of revolution,
with scarcely hope of ever again reach
ing the haven Of unity and peace.
AMOS KENDALL.