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MORTAR FIRING. The correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune gives some incidents Of nor
tar firing
No body Of men, however strongly fortified and
protected, endure the constant daily and night
ly discharges Of 225-pound shells thrown from
mortars they cannot see, and stationed at a range
where the clearest view would be of no PRACTICAL
benefit to them. 1t is but doing them simple jus
tice, however, to admit that they have endured
the punishment bravely, alb cit their attempts TO
reach the source Of that punishme Mt have been
painfully ludicrous.
The effect of the mortar explosions are very Pc
ouliar Forward of the mortar, it would be al
most impossible for a human being to endure the
tremendous coucussion. Aft Of it, however, the
sound is rather eKhilarating than otherwise, and
not half so hard to endure a. the sharp, snappish
report Of a brass field piece. During the general
engageue ent on Monday, the 18th, had position
upon a rail fence about rods behind mortar.
Before it had been fred many times, fou nd my
self entertaining sort Of jublant excitement over
the thunder music, and impatient OF the delays
intervening between reports. The same feelings
seemed to inspire the Ied-capped mortar men who
took a savage delight in the immense volume Of
sound, paralleled by their eagerness 10 watch the
effect of the she'll.
At the side or ia front of the mortar, however,
the effects not SO pleasant ,levery thing material
having insane tendency TO rush forward and fill
tho huge vacuum occasioned by the explosion.
Wearing apparel, ammunition and the boat uten-
sils-in fact, every thing starts 10 bee line for
the bore Of the mortar. Upon one occasion, imme-
diately after the discharge Of mortar q, button
few from a coat directly into the bore, whence,
second before, the ponderous she'll hurted into the
air. more notable instance was this: The
steamer Wilson drew alongside a mortar just as it
was discharged. The conclusion started joints in
the s,eam-pipe, and drew the rivets in the boiler
to that degree, that the imprisoned steam hissed
from a hundred places, rendering immediate re-
pairs necessary. Although the sound is CONF para
lively slght-that is taking into account its real
iumensity-the genuine effects are felt more
keenly. At Cairo, 90 miles distant, the reports
are heard distinctly, and vibration of the earth
is felt. while at Columbus houses are shaken,
glasses ratified, and the reports seem but very few
| yards away.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

EMANCIPATION IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
large meeting of the people of Upshur cOun-
ty, Western Virginia, was recently held at
Buckhannon. to take into consideration what
should be their action IL regard to the adop-
tion Of the constitution recently adopted by
the convention at Wheeling. for the new
state of Western Virginia. Resolutions were
adopted indorsing and accepting the Presi-
dent S emancipation policy. Much enthusi-
asm was manifested.
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lee CoSIRABASns.- .-C0ntIab4nds are
rourinc 10 from al directions. They are
filed with .hc idea that we are marching
down to free them, and think they need on
.v wait aud watch fer their time. One
group Of sixteen passed up the road this
morning, all sizcs. all colors, and all ages.
where are YOU going? We asked abruptly,
"Gwiuc O. be tree, m4ssl; gwine North, BIN
whiting long while Yes. but YOU will
sttrye, yJu cannot take care ol yourself,
we replied. One old man spoke a. and sid
so had ''to give his master eight d0llars d
month, aud % f.'r b ciY and the children
b,siies.' hp- V cu.i uli preserve a stern
look aul De- sts o.. ~. asked who his mas
t.r was? "MajIr PoI,eI-onlisied last sum
mar in the boss company And 50 they
pa SD on They axe but "A siiuP.s OF tLasa
s.. are now "swine 20 bs free. missa,''
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THE FORWARD MovEMEST.-A letter receiv..
cd at this Office from naval officer at Hamp-
ton Roads, gives us very interesting particu-
la of the great preparations being made at
that point for the forward movement The
forces, both naval and land. to be engaged,
are immense, and it is said that the senior
Major General is to command in person.
Our correspondent says there will be no
such word as fail with them.-Nao Bedford
Standard
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P0ET 7 r Y
PALMETTO PATRIoTIsMIN 1881.

\ ircad hHn us The following patriotic
ode. sung at "a Fourth OF July Celebration in
Caarlcst0n, "a generation ago. The present
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ODE sung 10y the choir IN The church at Char
lesion, s. c. al the celebration by the Union
and states rights party and previous 10 the
craft. delivered by M Df'y'on-
Alr.-seots -7aa lac vi Wallace Lled.
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Hail. thou banner not yet torn,
Waviu, Ger the free
Wlio. this day, in ies.al tarous,
Millions well the patriot song.
Shall rot we thy notes prl5ug,
HslloV'd Jubilee.
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WAC would .ri" The ia'ili'u. 'ile
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PREPARING TO LEAVE kIcHMoMD.-The Rich
mond Enquirer, in a leading article, advises
citizens ''to remove, if possible, before the
enemy advances, everything which will con-
duce to the efficiency Of his military opera
tions, and to destroy what cannot be remov-
cd -
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LESION BLockADING FLEET the Emily ST.
Pierre, fine ship Of thousand tons, from
Calcutta, with 2OO0 bales of gunny bags on
board, was captured by tie J4mcs A'car
trying torun MOCHA lesion about ioTtni hit
since Her register was British AMI her crew
the same, She cleared from Calcutta for a
port n Ssw Brunswick. tine captain sile--
inr ihat te had orders to stop at Charleston
and 20 10 If the port WIS not hiockaded.
She hss long been well known as a tha'ls-
ton ship.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

We said sometime ago. that the Union ar
mics would encompass the rebellion, as a
circle Of FIRE the scorpion. And now the At
lanta Gazette asks tauntingly show is your
circle Of fire ?'' Pretty we'll, We thank you,
how is your scorpion ?-LOu. Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

\ REBEL ScAKs.-A correspondent Of the
Chicago Tunes, writing from Island No. 10,
last week says
The rebels had magnificent scare yesterday.
The rising water has inundlted the banks Of the
river and the whole surrounding country. and in
many cases has carried of fences and farming par
aphernalia Of all kinds. In the present instance
the rsvcnous Wa,ers seized upon small farm
house, and carried IL of. body aud boots, and at
early hour in the morning it came floating past
here with the roof only visible sbove the surface.
The ve-mile current carried it into tho rebel
lines, and they espying it, Immediately concluded
it must be some device of Yankee ingenuity for
doing mischief. If this wasn't floating battery
It must be an internal machine, and If 1t wasn't
an internal machine it must be an immense torpe-
do or at least cute invention for running the
blockade. SO they opened upon it and sent shot
and shell thick and heavy aroundit. The old house
stood the b0mbArimeut bravely, and although
pierced in a hundred places, It still hoated calmly
on and fairly the gauntlet Of all the batteries,
when, fearing lest it should escape them, brave
and venturesome body Of sccesh charged upon it
and boarded it. They climbed upon the ridge of
the roof sat asride and peeped through the cracks
They inserted their baYOnets under the boards and
shingles and ripped them up, and there in the sol
itude Of an imprisoned garret, with the turbulent
waters bubbling within a few inches Of her feet,
they found al antiquated cat, whose serenity was
undisturbed by the fearfIl race she had run, and
whose only anxiety seemed 70 be to get out Of her
uncomfortable position. The details given by
a refugee were very ludcrous The rebels mourned
a large amount Of powder and shot wasted. and
nary Yankee eiTcumvsnted.
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\ letter from Ola Point says that Com.
a,nan has been assigned to the command of
the U.rrmGo Ifso, this accounts flr the
non-appearauce Of the monster. Tatnall has
thu, Gar only shown great ability at keep
inE au, Of reach Of loyal cannon balls.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

Ih. C.ufior Is hostile 70 the Psoc.smafi,u
@. G.y. H0...ouk iJr Fast, because he Il
quee,s Jh4t prayer may be offered in behalf
ol those who are IN bondage Could satan
himself have suggested an objection to the
Proclamation OF our excellent Governor more
IL .-..-- Z :. - - D.--L-..L U.-nE
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4 second reconnaissance has been made to
Big Bethel. The enemy was found to have
returned and occupied the earthworks in
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begree a]reaa
BIRLiN GTON.
FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL II, 1862.


The Joint rcsolution-that recommended
By tie President in his late Message ON the
subject Of the National Government offering
to cooperate with States wishing to initiate
a system of ancipation-which passed tie
House about three weeks ago, by vote Of
s. yeas to 81 nays, also passed the Senate
on the II by vote Of - yeas to 10 nays.
The Senate is haInmerins away-a spell each
day-on the bill atoiishins Slavery in the
Dist. of c lumbia; and the opinion prevails
tina. it viii be passed liz some form before
many days The members from slave-hold-
Ing States oppose it in every shape. though
Mr.. Henderson Of Missouri indicated the
other day that he should not care much IL it
were to PASS. Some disappointment is ex-
pressed that Senator Wright Of Indiana came
out against it. lie was appointed by the
Governor, in place of Bright, expelled. Gov.
Morton, though a Republican, was generous
enough 70 iill the vacancy left by Bright, a
thorough-gons rroslayery democrat, with
another democrat, and fads his generosity
to by his arroiutce in tine manner
above shown.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-11

MANUFACTURE OF BONE SHELLs.-Scyoral
firms in this city arc at present engaged IN
the manufacture of shells for the government,
and are turning out daily large quantities.
After shell has been finished, many are
puzzled to determine, there being but sin
gle hole in the little hollow bail, how the
core is taken out. Tho core Is composed Of
-four and saud, and after being properly
moulded and finished is placed in an oven and
baked like loaf Of bread until il becomes
hard. The hot metal, when it is poured into
the mould, burns the -four cut and the sand
crumbles so as to be easily taken out.--Phi-
l14eiphid Press.
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ON THE OTHER SIDE An old demOcratwho
stopped Mr.. Harriman's paper-the Man
chester UniOn-because he proposed to lay
aside party while we put down the REBELLION,
has offered to subscribe again il the editor
will 20 in for emancipation. Many OF the
strongest emancivati0nIsts now are from the
democratic partly. n. Teicgraph.
After reading the very long report Of the
recent debate IN the House Of Commons on
the proposed change in maritime law, and
the equally verbose comments OF the London
journals thereapOn, it Is refreshing To get
hold of one paper which dares to utter the
whole truth Of the matter. The Manchester
Guardian Of March 10, which We received
last night, speaks as follows:
''Ths only question JUhich zee really hare 10
CONSIDER IS lChdt arrangement IS most cOHdurire
10 our otrH interests. There is no tyranny OF
injustice in this position because we are nos
discuss ing what We shall compel other
nations tO assent To, but what we shall be
prepared to agree. to if we find them equally
willing. We are iuquiring what is to be for
the future the understood rule on certain
points in cases OF war. When we shall IN
fortunately have occasion 10 20 to
war, We desire to 70 under the
conditions which will enable US to inhict the
most damage on our enemy while suffering
the least damage ourselves.
This is the whole matter in a nutshell.
All the babbling about the interests OF
humanity and civilization means nothing but
the interests of Great Britain. Il. John
Bull >" tells the whole story. NY. World,
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ENGLISH VIEWS OF PRESIDENT
LINCOLN-> EMANCIPATION
POLICY.
[From the London Star, March 20.

President Lincoln has sent message to Con-
thy and admiration Of the eiuih=sf oord. He pro-
poses that the two Houses should, by joint reso-
luton. offer to cooperate with the slave States
Tor the gradual emanci patton Of the slave popu-
lation. He advocates this proposition by argu-
ments which are irresistible. lie points out that
this measure is one Of the most efficient Of self
preservation; and that if adopted by the more
Northern State, it would ALLEVIATE them perma-
neutly from the Southern COnfsderacy, and 50
break the neck CT the rebellion. While not
ella ming for the Federal government the right to
interfere with slavery within State limits, the
President significantly remarks that if resistance
to the national authority continues, 1t is impossi
bic 10 see what may take place. " such means as
may seem Indispensable, or may obviously promise
great efc ency towards ending the stru ggle, must
and will come - This is an unmistakeable hint
to those who persist in rebellion, to put their
house in order. Mr.. Lincoln, in the form Of
interrogatory, suggests whether the compensation
offered would not be Of more value to the states
and persons concerned than the Institution Of
layery in the present aspect of affairs. The mes
sage appears 10 have been we'll received by he
more influential organs Of the press, and we shall
wait with great interest Tor the debates which 1t
must oc aston within the walls Il Congress. ss
mp ssibi, 70 erlggTafs ths importance Of fh dOeE
asaf, or the mOmentous character Of the Issues
which are involved in the propositions which 1t
contains. It is, at all events, indication that
the dawn Of emancipation Is not remote, and that
the government Of the United states are Prepared
to cary out that great act Of justice by wise and
De tceful means.
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However it may be eventually received in
America there eau be no doubt that it will have
an incalc1lable effect in Europe, and that efsct
will bo most favorable 20 the Northern cause
Hitherto, every European cluntry has justified its
leaning 20 the south, or its apathy towards the
North, on the ground that the Federal government
was not honestly or heartily opposed 20 slavery
that serious impuaton the new message Of
President Lincoln a direct aHsr0, for be pro-
poses scheme which will " initiate'-that Is the
word he himself selects-the entire emancipation
of the negroes.
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Co., .-.......-..-.r.. ,,..,,,-.,,,t ?
IL "NAA4 HAIl-I as u 'leN''s '1' ''''''
at ur near Curinth, Miss This place Is the
JuLcuon 'l the Nehlui anu ! oHa'ie9'ou '''u
Mobile and Ohio railroads. IL forms the
right wing %. B-agr-sari's line i.r the de-
fence li Memphis. the lalJ resting at Jack
%, Tom. Ezpc.icl from Corintn. the
right Wing ef ;he reha's would Ir'lbl5ly
nli back upon Grand Junction, the con-
ver.in, point % On Memphis and Charlie
TON and Mississippi Central railroads, forty
3u. milo, from Coriu,a and ftty-two from
Memphis.
Clrinth is ] s miles from SyAnnth on the
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16
OBITUARY.

DIED on Friday, the 9th, inst, at his
residence in the vicinity of Upper San
ausky, after lingering illness, Mr.. Ma
rHIAs COOPER, aged 81 years, l month
and days.
The deceased was a native of Beaver
County, Pa, where he lived until the
year 1851, when he removed with his
family to Wyandot County Ohio. He
was, while residing in Pennsylvania, a
member of the Episcopa! Church. Some
time previous to his death he was receive
to the communion of the Presbyterian
Church in Upper Sandusky He had
in the providence of God been much af-
flicted. During the month of November
last, he buried four children, some of
them grow sons an only remaining son
is in the army and was absent from him
in his last sickness, yet these affective
providences he bore with much patient
resignation to the Divine Will. During
his last sickness he experienced some Sc
we're conflicts as to his present acceptance
with God, but he was led to very clear
views of Christ and the plan of salvation,
as revealed in the Gospel, and in humble
trust i'll the Savior of sinners, he enjoyed
great peace of mind, was calm in sick
ness, resigned and peaceful in death.
r. FL. II.
UPPER SANDUsKY, May IS, 1852.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16

The Fruit Prospect
Never before has the trees been so full
of blossoms, and the general impression
is, frost permitting, that the prospect for
full crops of all descriptions Of fruit was
never better. Nor is this confined to one
locality, but we notice from our exchanges
that the indications for full fruit season
are good.
From nearly all parts of the West, says
the Chicago journal, we hear the most
encouraging accounts of the condition Of
the fruit trees. To a small extent the
young buds were injured by sleets in
March, but the copious blooms on the
trees show that there is an abundance left
to produce bountiful yield of fruit. In
Central and Southern Illinois the pros,
poets are said to be particularly promising
and there is every reason to believe tina
the unprecedented fruit of last year vii
be almost cqualed the present year.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16
Mexico.

Mexico.
We had a pleasant trip into the country
on Monday last, and held up to refresf
the inner man at the public house, KEEP
by that tip-top and genial host, FREQ
Delaplane, in Mexico, a small village IL
the N. E. part of the county. We found
him to be clever gentleman, and as he
was from Frederick county, Maryland
we soon were engaged in a good old
fashioned conversation, on topics pertain
ing to the bygone days in the Mountain
City. From his recollections of that city
he refreshed our mind with many remi-
niscences of the olden time, which we
then remembered to have heard in our
boyhood days from the lips of those We
loved, and who are now sleeping in quiet
repose in the lovely cemetery adjoining
that city His old cronies" have all
been gathered home by the soythe OF
death, whilst be, verging on threescore
years and ten, is left to live over in men
ory the happy scenes of the long buried
past. We enjoyed our stay at his houses
and after partaking of a sumptucus repasl
left this garden spot of our county fol
home.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16

The Irish Store.
Did you ever hear of it before If
not, we advise you, if you would consult
your own interest, to prick up your ears
and listen to the glad shouts that the
people are raising in praise of it. We
purchased summer hat there few eve
nings ago, and our walk from the office
to our dwelling was frequently impeded
by the masculine gender with the inquiry
where did you get that hat-how much
did you pay for it? it is a beauty, ETC.,
to all of which we gave accurate and COR
rect answers, as indeed an editor is in all
cases bound to do, and we were met with
the responses, &c How dog cheap." "why
paid SIS for hat like that 81 must
have one of them" We have met with
so many inquiries in reference to our hat
that we concluded the best way to save
time and breath was to make the fact
known, that that prince of good fellows
Tom Layton, who runs the Irish Store
sold us a fine Panama hat for 81 SO, and
that he has ga few more left," at the same
price.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16

Poisoned.
On Friday morning last, the 9th inst,
Topsey, the beloved companion of Dick
Minor, kicked the bucket. Her death was
oceasioned by some villainous scamp ad
ministering dose of poison to her the
evening before. We have many unman-
nerly ours in our village, who are not safe
customers to meet with, as their wolfish,
snappish propensities are so great as to
endanger the cuticle of the pedal extremi-
ties. But Topsey was a general favorite,
and the little children could fonde with
her at pleasure, and many Of them has
she conducted safely home at the bidding
of Dick. Her loss the juvenile population
will mourn over, and could the scamp
who poisoned her be discovered. he would
meet with the maledictions Of their young
hearts.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16
A Runnor.

A Rumor
A rumor is current in our village thai
Capt J Minor Kirby, Of Co. D, 15tl
Reg. o. V. NJ, has resigned his commits
sion, and is now on his way home, We re.
gret that he has taken this step,a he was ar
able officer, made to command, and in the
remarkable action of the 9TH of April last
in the capacity of acting 1t. COL of the
regiment, displayed commendable de-
gree of courage, and won for himself and
for his regiment enduring fame. We
know that the boys of Company D will
feel the separation from their gallant Cap
tain most keenly, and, could they, would
with one voice call him back to his com
mand. They from choice enlisted under
him-with him have shared the fatigues
and trials of the campaign thus far, and
would, with him at their head, have
gained victory OF marched through the
jaws of death.
NJ SiucO "li1ihSS,, ClO foO'0, OttPo'
Kirby has arrived at home, and we find
the rumor confirmed. With high regard
for the interests of his men, his health
being impaired by exposure to camp life.
his able lst lieutenant transferred to the
command of company I, and new man,
a pet of the Colonel, appointed in his
room, whom the men did not want, lie
felt that the labor imposed upon him by
the change would be too much for his
physical powers, and in order to secure
to his company the services Of their old
companion in arms, a man they loved and
honored, he resigned his commission, and
Capt. Culbertson took his position. Since
then Gov Todd has advanced Cd Lieut.
Bachtol to be 1st Lieutenant, and pro-
NOTED Orderly Sergeant S. S. Pettitt tc
the I'd lieutenancy Of the company. Thus
the boys Of Co. d have been provided
for, by the sacrificing spirit of theil
noble and gallant Captain Kirby. Al
honor to him.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16

A Narrow Escape.
On Tuesday morning last, as some
hands were engaged in digging a ditch
for the drain of the Beery Brothers cellar,
the ground caved, burying one of the
laborers up to his neck in the earth.
The alarm was given, and our citizens
repaired to the spot and by vigorous work
extricated him from his perilous condition
He was somewhat bruised, but not seri.
ously 1t was a fortunate escape from
death.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-05-16

Married,
On Thursday, the 9th inst, by the Rev
R. II. Hollyday, at the residence of tn,
brides father, in this village, Mr.. jon,
BERRY, Esq, to Miss MATILDA PIERsoN
all of Upper Sandusky-
Our friend John has prosecuted the
case to final termination, and the victory
was won when at the altar the troth wa.
pliyhted that rendered them one for life
The case we understand has been pending
for some time in Cupid's Court No one
who watched its progress doubted how
it would terminate, and now that it has
been concluded so successfully to the
prosecutor, we hope that unalloyed happi
ness and bliss may be theirs, and theil
union be gemmed with many little stars.
On the morning of the 9th inst, by the
Rev. W. G. Hauer, Mr.. CHRISTIAN KoEp-
FER, of Tiffin, to Miss CINDERELLA BEEBE.
youngest daughter of Shelden Beebe,
Esq, near Carey.