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The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
County Court. and Court of Sessio
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

TOWNSHIP No. l.
C0Hector-G. l.. Grilley.
.Hssessor-J. d. Pratt.
Justices of the Peace--M A. Shellhouse and
ii. E. French.
C0nstaJles-James Rice and j. J. Hovey.
Road CYimissioner-Thomas Dudley.
TOWNSHIP No. 2.
CoHect0r-D. B. Choate.
.4ssess0r-J. ID. BarmOure.
Justices ofthe Peace-J. Adams and S. Reno.
Consta5ies VIM. Horn and Levi Jackson.
Road C0mmissi0ner-W Gwin.
TOWNSHIP No. B.
CoNector-John Connor.
.4sseSSor-S. NJ. Stevens.
Justices of the Peace VIM. Sexton and D. A.
Rice.
Road Commissioners
Township No. +.
CoNector-Charles NJ. Kopp.
.fssess0r-W. A. Hines.
Justices of the Peace-E. B. Boust and Jona-
than Brown.
Consta5les-Jacob Keck and S. A. Miller
R0ad COmnisSiOner-A. kipp.
TOWNSHIP No. 5.
CoNector-J. l. Sanborn.
assessor Thomas Dodd.
Justices Of the Peace-S. NJ. Jamison and A. B.
Scott
Constab1es-J. F. Kirby and S NJ Smith.
Road COmnijSSt0ner-J. G. Scott.
Collector-Jlmes d. Mccormick.
.4ssessor-W. X. Diliz.
Justices of the Pedce-S. r. Case and II. L..
Pease.
Consta6les -Robt. Kennedy and JAS Mulligan.
Road Commissioner e. Lloyd.
TOWNSHIP No. I.
Collector John Il. Brown.
assessor v. f. Field.
Justices Of the Peace-John B. Currier and O.
II. Young.
ConstaJles j. B. Carler and Ellis Edwards.
Road Commissioner S. l.. Irish.
TOWNSHIP No. s.
CoHecfOr-J. B. Cornett.
.fssesSor-J. NJ Bardwell.
Justices of the Peace-E. II. Snyder and Geo.
Kuder.
ConStaJles-G. P. Ward and D. Mcfarland.
ROad COmmiSSiOner-E I. Darling.
TOWNSHIP No 9.
Collector John White.
assessor C W. Humphreys.
Justices Of the Peace--D. W. Slevin and B. +.
Smith
Constables-John s. Agan and A. Harrison
Roud Commemorative Perkins.
TOWNSHIP No. 10.
C0llect0r-JOhn Barnes.
.fssessOr-John Bristow.
Justices Of the Peace J. Beck and H. W Starr
Consta6ieS d. +. Mitchell and V. W. Cleav
land
Road Commissioner Edward Garrahan.
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
DIR. J. G. YOUNG'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE
751 CLAY ST., OPPOSITE UPPER CORNER OF PLAZA
SIN FRANCISCO.
Lutte Professor at the University, Pennsylvania.

rs THE PIONEER ADVERTISING PHYSI-
n clan of California. and the only one who re-
cGved IA Collegiate Medical Educaton and is
better qualified to treat and has cured more eases
of Private Diseases than any other Physciln
the State.
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
District Court

B. F. Myres Judge. Meets on the second Mon
day in January. April and July, and the third
Monday in October.
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following are selected from aVolumnious
of testimonials of the press of the
United States. and flom eminent Professors of
our institutions where the practice OF medicine
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
From Pr0fess0r HttchcOck.
From the Boston .NedicH JOuraal.


Although we are opposed to the system OF ad-
vertising for good and sufficient reasons stiil we
deem it hut justice to say that d.. Young is one
OF the most industro and indetdtigable votar-
les to the medical science in the United States.
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
From the s. F. Citizen.

Rs-The question is often asked why is it
that Dr. j. c. Young is successful, while other
advertising Physicians are falling from day to
dny?' The answer must he or should be, plainly
apparent TO all; it is. that he understands hi
profession and attends to 1t; and rs his practice
increases his knowledge extends So close has
been his application TO his unprecedented prtc-
ticp that be is perfect master OF his prolesaiOn
and can insure all relief from their troublr; aud
while others are daily sinking into the oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head OF his arduous profession. 80 great has
been his increase of business that he has been
obliged to associate himself with two other physi-
clans both of extended knowledge and practice
We would advise all afflicted TO call upon him in
preference to any other Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely on the vegetable
system. and will always warrant perfect cure.
His Office is 15l Clay street. opposite the upper
corner Of the Plaza.
From Professor Httchc0ck
| have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progress Of this yoIng man IN the in
tricate paths OF our profession Few, with the
accumulation Of years upon their heads. have ap.
proxmated to everything like the stand he has
fairly earned. Were | the father Of a much
more numerous family than | now boast Of
should not hesitate for moment, should the SER
vice OF Il physician be required. to call on DR.. }.
G.. Young. having confidence in his pIcity. Ia
very important adjunct to II physician] and | re-
commend my trit nds to do the same.
j. c.. HTCuCoCK. VI. D.. l.. l.. D.
From the Boston .Nedicai JOuraaK.
Although are opposed to the system OF ad-
vertising for good and sufficient reasons still we
The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
THE RAILROAD BILL.
AN ACT

To authorize the County of Placer to loan
It's credit 10 "Ehe Sacramento, Placer
and Nevada Railroad Company" to the
,.,,ou,,s Nf SInN.OOD.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
Recognition

Its resolution VI M Lindsey iOr The recognition Oi
,ls Confederate States independent poser came
- ir ne British Parliament tbs sh instant And after
= ne tiscussior aui especially after speech by Lord
9ane1son urging that the matter be left Ia the han5s
- the Government, s4s Withdrawn. Tde New York
syad processes derive great consolation from the
fsct that the resolution not adopted We may Oh
40 much mere solid comfort from the fac: tia: tie
ioptO CO sss Lot necessary. We are getting very
s ~ithcuI be fsCog Ii,ion of England aud sh.ri
Its 81 sell to DO -thoul her she without u.s.
CI Independence will be all the more valued and en
daring from The TACT that w have been achieved by
Ourssys= aid future relations With the nAdonslties
u tbs earth MD be uaembATrassed BY sense OF obga
uol to any. With but tclerabs management BY the
.jlaI llstraiou and commanders. We are very safe
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05

s5soy,- OF sgt. ct On which sc made u01e ,s.
,.rJly, IL Montgomery iIrT,,ssT sl5s Tue PS.ey O
,nrs a5s57ss ss us " lave Dveu tally adopted 6J tie
lakes al e. Ill seSolys upon ouT s9VeSllsas &c
f-anc sCu5 measure calculated 70 usst the pIe
sc.s5 IL is rot 81 probable that Gus go'sflmsut ill
=e7 consent % treat these negro soldiers -Lo the
S,s nay pses IN tho Geld IS prisoners Vi ~ ,a,s
CT 5,r capture, Ia the policy -hcl all ID pasasi IL
.s.sld to hen should b suthoritst'5y announced a.
s-der that the TaIs5ss Hay clearly understand -l.t
iii ba The fate OF then negro brethren aud allies
Fasrs s5s ass E d. the States providing tie Iulis
ca; Of negroes engaged lsugSeCtols eel Is tor
hose =Eo nay be employed AZ melting ,usafi' Z, 11.
a5 il ,.s TIE TslEs5s sa.rJ Oh. then piogTsmms sud
.sssa7oT IL induce toe slaves 10 Isks ~ aJms sgaIs
hex z5sstsIs ths Confederate G0ssFumsut sht inform
ICE "a. e. tEst The l5gTos- tsEsu ia -ouIi b,
.-ssi ss iasd5i,,..lis,s, ,ai the -diJs men anOry
.1szi sif tuJss aud LhOss -Lo induced them 90 rsb
-oali be sssvsd In he uslnsf that Joha slo~a -
"a Virginia is- years ago. No other mode VI TEA.
.as esss vii iEIY srsssr
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05

islfUle encounter took place 81 L,pD. england. b
zesu bull zni stallion 10 which 10 animals fought
sIl te grssJsst lt.oSy. TIE tull al length b,,tm,
'ilt5iiOu- Toe t5rze W,s frishuUiJ scerated. and
Uppei i0-n IN tie I'D dad before lie yielded
.,u,i,u,u ,esiiirs IN JalesSie Wis has i1Eeut,d
iustrgmel. ~ ~a.su any person, Thethei skilled
,ugsJ or not mAy play agd yu1s CIrr5Sly Toe iHyeE
400 u % exhibition 10 NJ York city, AHJ 10 elioIug
mush praise ID. Ia the musical fraternity.
EGs s,a.lAGoa, opCg your si-dCds beth At tie top
4 bottom Tho fresh zig PUSHES Ia wsJ -h!e the
VI ali maEss IT, exit At the other This simply letting
20 yoUr friend aud tHpelling your enemy.
"lusultr sage ucdern philosopher. ARE like coul.
'eTiet mOUr, can't hinder diem being offered, bu'
are compelled 70 take them"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05

TESSIssxE Glorious, gallant Teunessee-the Nolun-
Ter Sait-Ee hope will soon be relieved Of the foul
read Of the invader aud the iron rule OF the usurper
Toe sun rings Of her people have been great. They
nave been ;yraLuK.d over people sedJm ever we're
before Some, too, Of her own ctzsHs have proved
themselves be traitors 10 her sovereignty, and the
,eJy OF her people, aud insensbe 10 their own honor
This has caused persons, very ~ lsy, to cast
surers al the Safe. gallant Peep as whole,
dOes =, aHy whore. The traitors among them art
5lg i5w lld State have forl blot left upon her
'scutchsOu ~ the tEaAchesy Of few vile scoundfes
Ia. hs4 given such men Forrest, Hatten, hcOown,
tud hosts Of Others aud which has sixty regiments
our service u the Federols should get possession Of
.Ir country iouh; few traitors would turn up
We are GOV eucoursged TO believe that tie Yankees
al soon be driven from every part Of the State except
perhaps Memphis They msS be able 10 hold that city
by their eu0bOats but 10 10 place Away from the Mis-
,lssp pi vii ttey DC able 70 retain iUOth0d. Her
lgJpir glorious cdigalroIs psOF5, whose patriot
su has been pIt lie ssyeresI test AID whose sIcn
c-r have greater than those Of the people Of any
Other STATE except rgiua and through all this terrible
ordeal lGey sraLi iostL pure god and uue 70 our
cause as tie u-etie 20 the p5e Al honor 20 Tue gal
zlt T-lut-s.z- and let the Confederate GO'ernueU,
D. tot slow sending enough men 20 that s,e sweep
,-s, tls enemy g,lA the DssOm Of destruction A.
.,tr4 t.sJGLss..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
Important, ifIrue.

Ias tsisgrsm relating to SeWarOs resignation takes
-. BY surprise Il is Iue bis formal denial chat any
hing Of me sort vas contemplated but three or tour
CAV, before led u 70 the CONCLUSION that the old rat
zoad sOon strike from the sinking ship but Ne bad
40 idea the event was 50 a. hand. This resgna-
,o0 if true, and the cause, Indicated BY the iHists
ysaesr, are matters Of deep sguh anoe. So are the
5thsr matters referred in the telegram but It you'll
&C: be safe to Jump conclusions, before ,hs ints-
-sncsIs verified and The circumstances are knosn.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
COMMITS o. TIE rIAIA,

From the London lines July l9h
The Extraordinary news which was brought BY the
Glasgow yesterday made Mr.. Lndssys motion last night
most singularly i'll timed. If ths facs had pired
d,privs him OF his long wished for opportunity they
could no: have made events happen more aukvardly.
During the Crater part Of yesterday the town ag
ated BY the tina. the I'd inst the federal army
under General Mcclellan, the point Of csptulA.
ting even If IL did not surrender at discretion fhs
startling intelligence received general credeuce, and even
at the time write know no; that il Is ~holJ
true Tue real position Of ,nersl Nc leau army and
the result Of the series Of battles which began ON tie
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
NOCKkRY OF IEGLisH DIsrksss,

ITFon Tie LONDON Tia e. lbh
II Is to be feared that the general anticipation Of
very early prorogaton sill not bs realised Toe n.
bers Of the House Of Commons vho looked upon ths ss
holiday sesson, and soma Of whom had 6Isd the al.
ready past 10 day Of July thu last day OF their s.
egg gsmeots and prepare for strain Of severe and d..
az eeabs work. We share the penalty OF the IN
nss Of that iusensate peops the Atlantic 10
monkeys grinRing and chatterns mischief do the
mere instinct Of vAA,onnss, the Anerc,o sple b,g,
been uiuDpbiug 10 the dstrCs, they have b,en abe
cause in cotton dsTio and their pres, gaiLs pop
uArity by depicting Starvation 10 Lancashire Thank
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
A VIRGISIAS.

DIFCHSr HAKyEsr IN FRAScE.-The crop reports
tom France show that the harvest Il no! good for
tnyr reports Indicated The Paris correspondent Of the
London Times. writing july IA. says:
regret 10 have 60 say hat the accounts Of the bar
vest ch has already begun in the South Of France
re not satisfactory. The hopes OF superabundsnt ano
even preSocious hArVest have vanished AID it will b,
fortunate II se have very ordinary yield. The &C
ccuus from Cregn countries 40 hot appear 10 be much
better aud though according TO present appearances
here il little TO appseheId scarcity still any Sc
rious reduction 10 prices Is bat family expected.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
mann FOR SsLE.-I Offer for sale "a very

INNHH FUt = Lts I OHeF TOT sIIe n VeTI
L eXsle fam OF - acres, lying an.ci,tey us
pmxIoT Rv IN h. eousty o. Ir!nce EdNAr', iiT miles
Ia-mvs and !, miles Ct tie south sde Railroad The
improved rnt consisting VI good dselng, o;e Kitchen ard
other out house comparatively ant ia
rpa there about 100 Creek
A. le supply OF nns God timber The OoGn and
gocd o. Improve usnt Of Il we'll In
Eor uee t'tms, Ae refer Nr James Dapuy hr
Of Mckinney Dupuy, Richmond.
Wishing 10 see land, refer them TO Jno Caby
or CuaB. A Morton, BAimSile.
au5 -dle2s JNo u. KNIaET
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05

d - stated that single day last week ihs SAlss Of
-s produce IN Nsu York amounted to 90 40 bar
.si d ur sDd 100 600 bushels grain, making a iotsl
,sg+ Of a OOOOUJ, three tourths Of Hhich esd
: Itsd los ,Ep0rt u fOisSn countries,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
SPEECH % LoGD rALarKsroS.

Lord PAlm rslDu-l should hope, after the length 10
which the debate has gone, that the House will DO dis
posed TO TO diyIRioG 10 night (sheers On the
ton Of the honorable member for Sunderland. The sub
ect which We have been ang is OF the highest
Importance aud also of the mos. delicate character
-(hear hear) and csnnot Think that the pos pone
ment of the conclusion OF this debate till week can
b. attended with any beneficial result ether way or
her (Ohe.rs.) confess regret very much that my
honorable friend has thought il his duty to bring this
subject uuder discussion ia this House in the preseI
state Of things. 0heers There can be but one wish
on the part of every man 10 the country with respect 10
thi, war in America aud that Is that il should end
(Hsar) | mgl doubt whether any end which can be
sat ory or which could lead TO amicabe settle.
ment bet Ween the two parties is likely to be accelerated
by angry debates in the House. (Oheersl We have
hal TO niSlt tle Amer war wsgad here, in words
by cham oons on both sides Ii s quite that many
thi gs have been said which mrs. be gratifying 10 the
feelings Of both parties now fighting in America
but on the other hand things have been said in
tNe warmth Of debate which must tend to irriate
aud wound the feelings Of both sides, and it ia
10 human nature to think more Of things that
offensive than of things which gratifying and friendly.
confess therefore, that regret that tire debate
been brcugh: on, and should earnestly hope that the
friend but would leave il 10 the hands Of the govern
m,nt to deal with the future content as believe the
country is with the In which the past has been
conducted by them. tOheers) / don't ask this upon
the gfound Of lfnce 10 the goyernm, OF the d,y
bse think that whatever party might have the rule
In this eountrywhoeysr Night sit Ga these benches, Il
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TOCORMksPONnHNTs.

LsI.rs o. sUs.sss % addrssssa % AG"Sa0' o.
%. RAEy."
ro 1rlsa bOA SdS oTsAs paper t04 90 % psOsaSA
a Ia. c. ~. Of Io-5 Standing, OS9Af % % SEOtOa 70 az
so lsi ~ b dspdrd RON, Obituary AoossSSoesd
tay tlyAs lIas grs cazrgS .. rcr adrsrtissnasats
- VI SoasOuadsrtaks rejected oouasssAaoasAi
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05
ROUH VALUABLE BUILDING LOIS az the

EOUH VALUABLE BUILD'NG LOTS at the
Il corner Of sTacc and 26th streeLs, church
HiIl, RucIion.-Ws will sell Gpon the premises, en-
NO. DAY. tel IN tAy Of August chg at o'clock p
fur very valuable Building iot' located the souh
Of Grace and 90 ee Church Hill front
- AZ back ltO .le,
90 proIeig located Ia ry relied aud plea mel Ihbo
d, "a and worthy he aenton Of those desiring purchase
% bulldog purpose Terms cah
SAT JAS NJ IAY.oR 4 s)N, Aucts.
fIItA (Gfrru Black HOPa. BLOUR BACON Tor sale
i B4AIR OHAAsERLAYNE
-a5-a
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- spECIAL NOTIrE.-Me IN
EIIioIt's civ Battalion.

TNspt Maule's Com PAny, now Ia service, will
~ rrc i've HNtIns aud Clothing furnished
Pay ISL Per non h. Apply 81 1872 MAin Iirret.
auB-lE wM I. MAUtE, Captain.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-08-05

4 neIR-sO Ss.s. nOsna euyS. 0r sal. ~ PErEnoS
" co.. Diassss 20
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Mr. HOPwoJDs sPncH.

Nc HopsOod ia who's came a notice stood on the pi.
per TO the II that it HE intention to that
Il IL the duty Of her stys Government to use every
means consistent with the maintenance of peace either
concert with tue great Powers Of Europe otherwise
q. they may think it eIpelen 10 endcavOr To terminate
the cNi Wnos raging in America said lac did not feel
disposed to take the gestet for the Adoption OF
the honorable IN mber for Sunderland aad withdraw
~ lor very liit!e had been said IN tue o!
ds-us-oI sit respect the Is e,sed op ,rsyes o. La
csslire aud Che-nire OF whom 1917 900 we're working
short tms while IS $50 we're altogether without empov
mslt (Ores OF "Dyie diVd !" from the benches OelC-
the sangwsy on the ministerial side He was sorry
ceiye the spirit in which those h0nofabl, members
profrssed to be the friends OF the ope sVes seemed
cned to deal with their case near hear)-but lie
should implore the government, in the name OF justice
aud charity as we'll 10 the interests OF huDany,
take some stops 10 put end to the misery which the
unhappy struggle in Amsrca was creating, not only In
that county but our own. IA 'ar)
THI NOTION wITHDRAwS.
Mr. Lindsay then asked the permission of the House
to Withdraw bis mooo observing that 40 would sat-
fed with the statement OF the noble lord at the heal
Of the government aud the hope which it held that
ne would take the earliest opportunity to bring about
termination Of the war.
The motion was then withdrawn.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-12

Hamlin. wife and daughter ofthe Vice President,
Massachusetts contributed Mrs. Senator Wilson.
Ma. Senator Rice and Mrs Bige!0w Lawrence
Who WIS atiired plainly. but elegantly in a pink
silk: New York vas ftly represented b. Mr..
BALDWIN Of Syrscuse, and Mrs Nalding. Of Buff
falo. Kentncky by Mrs Crit,euden and Mr..
Menzies and her lovely sister: Ohio by the char
ming daughter OF the Secretary OF the Treasury
Miss Kate Chase, tasteiuly attired in q mode
colored silk. and Miss Sherman. a beautiful
blonde, in pink silk with illusion overskirt and
white flowers in her hair Michigan by Mrs Sena-
tor Chandler: New Hampshire by the sparkling
Miss Lizzie Hale, daughter Of Senator Hale, at
tired IA while talle embroidered and testooDed
with lace hounces IL i impossible to enumer-
ate the company or even TO particularize the daz
King beauties who graced the scene.
The supper room was thrown open at half past
eleven o'clock The President and diplomatic
corps we're first introduced.
The supper room presented a coup d'Gii of daz-
zling splendor; fruits and flowers, and blazing
lights. and sparkling crystal. and inviting confec
tons were everywhere. A long table extended
the whole length of the middle Of the room.
Side tables capable of accommodating FIVE per
sons each were ranged around the sides. All
groaned with good things 10 tempt the appetite OF
an epcure. Upon the center OF the principal
table rose a magnificent vase. five feet high, filled
VIII UalhFal NoNetr, NftdAH- Oh WHICH EIdCrluiiN
twined about the sides and base of the vase On
either SIDE equi distant from the central plateau,
aud prominent amidst the profusion of pyramids
and decorations. were smaller vases similarly fill
ell and ornameuted with flowers.
Prominent among The decorations and candy
ornaments were the following:
A representation ola United States steam fr1g
ate OF forty guns, with all sails set and the flag
OF the Union flying at the main.
A representation of the Hermitage.
A warriors helmet supported by Cupds.
A Chinese pagoda.
Double cornucopias, resting upon she'll, sup
ported by mermads, and surmounted by crystal
star
rustic pavilion.
The Goddess OF Liberty elevated above a sim
pie but elegant shrine, within which a life
like fountain of water.
A magnificent candelabra surmounted by
all elegant vase of flowers and surrounded by
tropical fruits and birds. tastcfully arranged
and sustained by kneeling Cupids holding in
their hands chain of flower wreaths.
fountain of four consecutive bowls. supported
by water nympths-an elegant composition of
aOugat PariSisnns.
A beautiful basket, laden with flowers and
fruits, mounted upon pedestal supported by
swans
Besides these there were twenty or thirty
ornaments of cake and candy, delicatelv con-
ceived and exquisitely executed The designs
of creams. jeies and ices were multiform and
elegant.
At two O'Clock the party is still going on. The
festivity is unchecked. The lateuess of the hour
precludes further description.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-12

hide wool foreign silks ribbons. laces and other
dry goods should be raised - 10 insure a rcve
nue. from customs Of NJ least hltE millions on our
present reduced importafions. II these measures
are PASSED within a reasonable period Of time, no
fears neel be entertained Of farther issues Of IN,
convertible paper, and 20 disturbance N vaines
will be created by the issue OF the sl50,0O.OOo
now to be put forth The country i bare Of cir
culation: the new issue will DE absorbed without
being felt. But every day Toe, IN debate will m.
crease the danger Of second deadlock At the
Treasury Department. neeessiiating more Issues
of notes nlatie a legal tender
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-12
A Tough Record.
The Chicago Times SAYS:

1t is pretty tough record that a cotemporsry
makes against the party and the men who have
expelled Mr.. Bright from the Senate, the single
charge alleged by them against him being that
ne had written, on the lst of March, 1861. let
ter of introduction on behalf of a friend who
had an improved firearm for sale, to jeff. Davis,
President OF the Southern Confederacy. Long
after the first of March," says our contemporary,
1.-THE New England merchants were driving a
busy trade in rifles and gumpowder with South
Carolina and all secessiondOm Greeley was adj
vocating the right of secession Seward was en-
tertaining the Southern Commissioners with
promises to evacuate Sumter Harvey kept up
secret communication with the rebels, and was
rewarded with the appointment TO Portugal; and
the Administration took the ground that no one
was hurt or would be hurt, by the withdrawal
OF the Southern States.
Our contemporary might have gone little
further back and mentioned that in the
country admired by the Republicans
than Mr. Bright when, at Charleston and Balti-
more he conspiring with the Southern seces-
sion leaders to kill Douglas, and when, all
through the Presidential canvass, he was engaged
IL the work of dIsorganizing and dividing the
Democratic party. Mr. Bright was one OF the
most active and powerful of the Breckenridge
leaders in the free States, and no man, y orth or
South, except Buchanan AMI Cass was more
instrumental in the election of Lincoln than he
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-12

The National Tnteiiigenesr Of the 7,h, express
e the opinion that the expulsion of Senator
BRIeHr was decided by the senate.with the ex-
tremity Of rigor not justified by the historical cir
camstances under which the letter, that forms
the ground Of the indictment against him. was
written.
Washington correspondent OF the Journal in
referring TO the same subject says:
For my part fancy his SIN was al overween
ing devotion to party aud NOT any design upon
the Gorernmeaf.