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The New York herald., 1862-08-11


The Calhoun was swhitewashed" In Havana
The Magnolia the blockade At the Passes Of the
Mississippi river.
The Circassian from Bordeaux, the Ann from Lon
don the Adea from England. the swami from Mobile,
the reliance from Doboy Sound, and the Bermuda from
Tho Ella werley and Nassau were "whi.cwashed" in
Nassau.
phs from Charleston the Tuba Cain from Nassau, and
the Iadona from England.
The Planter delivered up BY the crow.
The term .whitevashed' means bogus transfer from
The steamer Vanderbilt (rebei) was lost the
passage from Havana 70 New Orleans and the Cece was
wrecked on Abaoo
The value Of these steamers and cargoes is
estimated to be from fue TO eight millions Of
dollars The existing law respecting the divi-
sion of this immense sum Of prize meney Is as
follows:-
Where the prize Is Of superior or equal force
to the vessel making the capture, the entire
proceeds belong to the captors, less the ex-
penses attending the condemnation and sale;
but If the prize is less In force then half the
proceeds go to the government and the other
half to the officers and crew Of the vessel max
ing the capture, and in the following manner
One-twentieth Of one-half to the commander
of the squadron to which the vessel making the
capture Is attached.
Two-twentieths of one-half to the commander
of the vessel making the capture.
Two-twentieths of one-half to lieutenants,
captains Of marines and sailing masters.
Three-twentieths of one-half to chaplains,
lieutenants Of marines, surgeons, pursers, gun
ners, boatswains, carpenters and masters
mates.
Three-twentieths Of one-half to midshipmen,
surgeons mates, captains clerks, schoolmasters,
boatswains' mates, gunners mates, carpenters
mates, ships stewards, sailmakers, masters-at-
arms, armorers, coxswains and coopers.
Two-twentieths of one-half to gunners and
boatswains, yeomen, quartermasters, quarter
gunners, sailmakers' mates, sergeants and corpo-
rails of marines, drummeB; fifers and extra
petty officers.
Seven-twentieths Of one-half to seamen, ordi-
nary seamen, marines, landsmen and boys
Should the vessel making the capture be un-
attached to any squadron, or be on her way to
commander, then tho first three-twentieths are
the property Of the commander Of the vessel,
and no commander Of . squadron is entitled to
share In the prize. In the case of the capture
Of the Lizzie Weston by the Itasca, and OF the
Memphis by the Magnolia, both Of these vessels
we're on their way to join squadron, but had
not yet reported; consequently their command
ers are entitled to thrce-twenteths of one-half
the net proceeds Of the sale of vessels and car
goes.
The news from Europe by the Scotia, pub
lished in another column, has an important
bearing upon the subject Of the capture oi
British vessels which we know are intended Ia
run the blockade.
When eur Minister 10 ENGLAND, Mr. Adams
The New York herald., 1862-08-11
The New Treaty with Turkey.


A few days since we announced through our
columns that new treaty Of commerce and
navigation between the United States and the
Ottoman empire was concluded and signed by
the respective plenipotentiaries 1t Constantine
pie on the 25th day of February last.
We infer from Article Xxx. that this ID the
first time that direct treaty has been ratified
between the United States and Turkey Hith-
erto our relations have been based upon "ths
Commercial Convention Of the 18th of August,
1888, between the Sublime Porte and Great
Britain, on the footing of which the commerce
Of the United States Of America has been hers-
tofore placed" "The present treaty shall 70
ceive it's execution in all and every one Of the
provinces Of the Ottoman empire"-viz !:
Egypt, African possessions, Servia and the
united principalities Of Moldavia and Wallachia.
There are to be customs duties levied
both upon imports and exports. Tho
import duty on some goods ID spe-
cific and on others ad valorem, but limited
in either case to eight per cent The export
duty Is seven per cent for the first year, dimi-
nishing ct the rate Of one per cent every year,
unLu II u EouuCCu w Vuo Pok S~her - Whivn
low rate 1t Ii then to remain, merely to dsfray
the expenses Of registration.
Goods destined for the principallties, passing
through the Turkish dom inions, are not to pay
customs duty until they arrive at their destina-
tion; and all goods exported from these pro-
vinces through tho Turkish dominions are 10 bs
subjected to export duties to the Porte. The
customary transit duty, hssetofore three per
cent Is now reduced to two per cent.
There are but two articles upon which re-
striction is placed--viz tobacco and salt These
are not to be imported into the country. AZ
ali equivalent for these exceptions, tobacco Ia
hereafter made free from export duty
Further "Ths subjects and citizens Of
the contracting parties shall' not only
"enjoy In the dominions and possessions
of the other equality Of treatment with
native subjects or citizens In regard to ware
housing &o., but mo duties Of tonnage, hsr.
hor, pilotags, lighthouse, quarantine, or other
similar or corresponding duties Of whssevss
nature, or under whatever denomluauon. lsvis&
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

JEFF. DAVIS ON CIVILIZED WARPARE.-The i'm
pudence of the rebel leaders knows no limit.
Witness the recent order Of the Confederate
War Department, and the accompanying letter
Of JEFF. Davis complaining of the action of Gene
raj Pope in using the property Of dsloyal citi-
zens in Virginia. Mr. Davis speaks Of the sa-
wage cruelty of our soldiers, talks about ''out-
RACES upon common humanity and violation
Of the rules Of " civilized warfare" convent
entity forgetfu OF the fact that the rebel govern
ment has outraged all the rules Of war by re-
cognizing, encouraging and employing gueril-
las, as they are pleased to call them, but in
reality mere banditti and vagrant cutthroats
who prey upon foes and friends. The greatest
generals Of modern times have rejected the SER
vices of this class of troops Napoleon and
Wellington alike repressed them in Spain dur
ing the Peninsular war. 1t remained for the
government of the confederacy" to apply
usages not recognized by civilized nations; and
yet Mr.. Davis has the impudence to rebuke our
generals because they treat avowed traitors and
spies" farmers by day and soldiers by night
with the stringency which they deserve.
The conduct Of Albert Pixies savages In the
West, who scalped the wounded soldiers of the
Union army, and the coldblooded murder Of
General McCook by the guerillas-the foulest
deed that ever stained the annals of auy war
outside the realms Of the King Of Dahomey-
remain upon record to attest which army has
been governed by the dictates Of humanity and
the usages Of civilized warfare. Impartial bis.
tory will do justice to the armies engaged in
this struggle upon that question but, mean
time, we denouncs the balderdA;h Of JEFF. Davis
about humanity and the honorable usages Of
war as sAlss spd ippudspt
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

HELP FOR THE ARMY-THE JAPANESE FUND
AND THE IRISH FUND.-Money is very much
needed just at this time to furnish the new re-
giments about to be raised and it is being con-
tributed pretty freely from different private
sources. We see that the Police Commissioners
have put levy upon the members of that force
TO fit out the Metropolitan Police Guard Cap
tains are to be taxed $50, sergeants SIS, pa
trolmen $40, and doormen $5 each. 1t may be
fair enough to call upon the police force for
contributions in aid of the war. as we'll as other
citizens; but we would suggest to the Board of
Police Commissioners that there is fund at
their disposal, Of pretty heavy figure, which
might be appropriately used for this purpose.
We allude to the sum donated by the Japanese
Embassy to the police force some two years
ago. 1t must amount now; with the accumulat-
ing interest, to about twenty OF twenty-five thou
sand dollars, and we have no doubt, indeed we
are informed, that every member of the force
would gladly assign his portion Of the fund as
q contribution to the war. The Police Com
missioners should not overlook this suggestion.
Having declined to give it to the police Off
GERS, from prudential motives, they have now
an opportunity to appropriate it to this patri-
otic and excellent purpose.
There is another fund also which might very
properly be disposed Of in the same way,
namely, the money raised in l84s for the Irish
insurrection. It must amount to considerable
sum by this time, and it could not be better
used than in filing up the ranks Of Meagher's
gallant brigade, now thinned off by death on
the battle field and sickness in the hospital
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

first called the attention of Earl Russell to tue
number Of vessels fitting out in England with
arms and munitions Of war for the South, bis
reply was, why do your cruisers not catch
thenw We hear now that Earl Russell in
reply TO memorial respecting the operations
Of our men-of-war near the Bahamas, justifes
them, and calls the attention Of British subjects
again to her Majesty's proclamation respecting
strict neutrality.
This news is most important and gratifying
1t leads us to believe that, without the govern
ment to back them up, the men In England who
have been shipping all manner of goods contra
band of war, under the protection Of the
English flag will see the folly of attempting
further shipments. Should they choose to con-
tinue it, however, and run the risk, why the
fault will be their own, and their losses will be
heavy; for our vessels-of-war, under Earl Rus
sells answer, will seize them whenever and
wherever they may be found, no matter how
much fault the people Of Nassau may find at
their doing so.
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

BARNUMs AMERICAN MUSEUM Broadway -Gxs
ToM IHUNs-Cox. NUrT-LKARSxD SRAL Harry FAMILY
&c.. At an hours MAID or MUNSTER, AFTERNOON and
evening
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

NIx0N'S CREMoRNE GARDEN. Fourteenth street and
Sixth ayenue.-OfkRA, BALLgr PROMENADE CONCERT AND
EouEsrRIAsIsM
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

CHkISTvs OPERA HOUSE. 5S5 5Broalyyav--ErRrorlAN
Songs DANCES &c.-DousLR REDDKD ROOM
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BOwERY THEATRE. Bowery.-MAcAarHY on TEE
PEEP o. DAY-GLAScx AT NEW YoaK
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WOODS MINSTREL HALL 5l4 4Brosdway-ErarorrAx
SoSGs. DANcxs dc.-UsIoN ARxy
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NEW BowERY THEATRE. Bowery-ScALp HUNTERS
s-II4E ADVENTURES or JACK SaEFrARp.
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AMvsKMRNrs THIS RyKNINa.

MBLos GARDEN Bsoadway.-Da DlLwoRrH-MAoIc
TRUMrEr-fLvINo TRAPxzA
wALLAcK's THEATRE Ne 81 Broadway ORANGE
BLossoAs-ELKY OCossoR
The New York herald., 1862-08-11

HITCHCoCK'S THEATRE AND MUSIC HALL Canal
ssreet-soSGs DANCES, BuRLKsaSxs. 30
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
The Tax on Congressman.

A handsome sum will be realized to the
Government from the tax upon the salar
les of members of the House of Represen-
tatiyes. Each member is ia xed $500 a
month, or s72,oo per year. The speaker
will be taxed s14l.oo. The me-: House
will consist OF one hundred .nd ninety
seven members and seven delegates-in
all 2o4. The aggregate araourt realized
will be s14, $50 a year. The yearly
amount Of revenue derived from taxation
Of employees now il the House will be
Es7, ,434.s which will be augmented dur
ing the session by taxation upon salaries
of additional employees.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
Odds aad Guils.
:: tys r. r ~ :
kGOOD JOKE On The EEFELS,

When General sill's, di4isioti left
Frankfort, the last thing hey did
was 10 remove the two morstet cauneH
from their position on the hills over South
Frankfort. Some Union men of Frank
fort, during the night, went over to the
spot and planted two empty beer kegs in
the place of the cannon, and covered
them it'll a tarpaulin. All next day a
lot Of Morgsn's cavalry We're scouting
around the kegs, balt dared not enter
Frankfort for fear of being charged upon.
On Wednesday Eight "our fur;;es'' aban-
doned the legs, when, as Ne learn, they
made bold and daring charge on the
''tarpaulin beer feg Bastte455,''' p and captur-
ed it without the loss Of a man. The Cap
tain sekroTSledged that he had been
'rsold By the YanEs,'' and it *as tiod't TN
I'll then that they were aware Of the fact
that Gen. SLIPS whole corps had left
Frankfort. Then, as they have always
done, they pounced upon an unprotected
city. But Gen. Dumonrs forces soon
let them know that it was not the "battle
of the kegs when he attacked them.
1t was these men and the two empty beer
kegs that kept the rebels from burning
all the bridges around Frankfort.
Louisville Democrat.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
Wlisfellauepns.
RELIGION IN A STORM.

One night, shortly after the passen-
gers had gone on board a steamer plying
between two Atlantic cities, the steward
ess of which was a pious mulatto, the
wind suddenly changed, dark clouds OBJ
scured the moon, and at length there
was every appearance Of a terrible gale,
The ladies, who were rBtiring, became
alarmed and timid amid all other calls
for help, the stewardess was constantly
obliged to go to the door of the cabin, in
order to convey messages from the anx-
ious husbands and fathers without.
Stewardess," called one, how are
the ladies in thirty two? Tell them the
captain says there is no real danger
this is mere squall Of wind; it'tl be over
lin an hour or two.
ooh, stewardess, hope you'll take
coed care of my WIFE said another
"she's apt il Ee awful sick. suppose
| it is against Joar rules for me to go int
the cabin, but I'll stay near the door til
the wind goes down
'.Tll do my best, sir, said the woman
hastily turning in answer to an impera
tive cry for assistance.
"stewardeas," murmurad Il tail gentle
man, touching her shoulder as she wa
hastening back, "my daughter is in bert
eleven; fear she is alarmed; will 20
giEe her this%' presenting her sma
piece of paper, ''and tell her Our heavenl
Father is watching over us here as we
as on land"
"Aye, aye, sir, that l WILL" and tn
stew ardess, notwithstanding her hast'
cast a glance of pleasure on the mob
form before her.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

no 10 III liihS ioi ShS
said, drawing worn Bible from her
pocket.
"You love the good book, too, I see,'
remarked the lady, with a smile.
dts home and family to me, miss
It's company to me night and day. If
the winds blowing a gale, as it did to-
night, l feel safe, because / know who
holds the waters in His fist. l know, if
He wills it, He can speak the waves into
!! calm. My heart warmed at once to
your father, miss, when he sent you that
verse to think of. 1t always does warm
to those who read the good book"
"You have a great opportunity to
study character here, nurse
Eyes, miss. and always find those who
fear to offend the Lord in calm, love
and confde il Him the most when they're
in danger"
"What do you mean?'
"Why, before the passengers have been
on board twelve hours, 1 can generally
tell who ere Christians and who belong
to the world. don't mean professors, l
mean genuine heart Christians. A chance
word or expression, miss, tells good
deal, and Pve often thought how much
good Christians may do, if they bear it in
mind But, as I was saying, those who
love Christ run right to Him, as you did
when they're in trouble, while others
Shrek and scream, and DOM know where
to go for help"
The yodng lady looked very thought
FIJI. aud at length said: L never consid
cred it in that light before: but I'm
afraid l have been too timid in speaking
of religion. Such subjects always seen
so sacred to me-"
The nezt morning davned clear ant
bright, Within the cabin there wa.
scarcely a trace of the confusion anc
fright caused by the tempest. Indeed
feT remembered it except to joke eacl
other at giving way to alarm.
''I didn't suppose there was much rea
danger" said one. .s,
"Your scteains ct the time would leat
one to think you did," answered he
companion.
eve ought to be thankful to our hea
venl1 Father that we are alive this pleas
ant morning" remarked the stewardess
who happened to be passing
Yes, we ought" exclaimed sickl
looking lady; 'sand to the miss who's
reading reminded US where to pit on
trust"
The second night several Of the passen
gers approached the table in the cabir
and read few verses from the Bible be
fore they entered their berths.
The stewardess watched her opportun
t ty, and when all was quiet, begge
} her young friend to read again fe
e the beneftof the whole. Quite nunnbt
. Of voices echoed the rish, when, in
. sweet, distinct tone, she read the fou
r teenth chapter of, St. Johns Gospel
r Not sound was heard as she then, in q
, unostantatioils manner, kneeled by h
! chair, while she silently commended hi
, soul to, God, and asked His protectio
: for the night. =. ....
20 miss exclaimed the stewardes
i coming forward eagerly to help her III
dress: 81 am glad you are not ashamed
S own Christ. Iwish all Christians wou
: be as bold as the worldly people are
Eproclain,ing themselves. The Pho
t Stewardess.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

The despots heel is on Thy 5hore,
Marylar d
His torch is at thy temple door,
Maryland
Avenge the patriotic gore
That wept DER gallant Baltimore,
And be the battle queen of yore,
Maryland ! My Marylshd |
HArk t0 a wand ling soos appeal,
=. Maryland!
Fly Mother State, to lice .l; kneel,
Maryland!
Forliee aud death, for woe and veal,
Thy peerless ehivalry reveal,
And grid thy beauteous limbs with steel,
Maryland! Ny Maryland!
Thou wilt not cover in the dust,
Maryland
Thy beaming sword shall never rust.
Maryland
Remember Carro!l's sacred trust,
Remember Howard's warlike thrust,
And all thy slunbe, rs with the just,
Maryland My Maryland
Cume It's the red dawn of the day,
Mary land
Corhe with thy panop'ied array,
Maryland
With Ringgolds spirit for the fray;
With Watson's blood at Monterey,
With fearless Lowe and dashiug May,
Maryland! Ny Maryland!
Dear mother! burst the tyrant's chain,
Maryland
Virginia should not call in vain,
Maryland
She meets her sisters on The plain,
81 Sic semper," tits her proud refrain
That battles minions back amain,
Maryland My Maryland
Come! for thy shield is bright and stron
Maryland
Come, for thy dalliance does thee wrong,
Marylandl
Come to thine own heroic throng,
That stalks with liberty along,
And gives a new Key to thy song,
Maryland! Ny Maryland /
I see the blush upon thy cheek.
Maryland i
But thou v ert ever bravely rneek,
Marylandi
lEut 10! there surges forth shrek,
From lili to hill, from creek to creek
Potomac calls TO Chesapeake,
Maryland My Mar land!
Thou wilt not yield the Vandal toll,
Maryllnd!
Thou wit not crook to his control,
Maryland
Better tie fi~e upon the roll,
Better the shot, the blade the bowl,
Than crucifxion. of the soul.
Maryland My Maryland
Hear the distant thunder hum,
Maryland
The Old Lines bug'e, fife and drum,
Marylandl
She is not dead, nor deaf, nor dumb 81.
Hu5zah she spurns the Northern scum
She breaths-she burns-she'n Il come, sh,
come! :.
Maryland My MARYLAND!
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
THE BEAUTIFUI,',

Beautiful thi:.gs &re sEggestive of a
purer; and a higher life, and fill us with a
mingled love and fear. They have a gra-
ciousness that wins us; and an excellencs
to which we involuntarily do reverence.
If you are poor, yet mostly aspiring,
keep vase Of flowers on your table, and
they will help to maintain your dignity.
and secure for you consideration and
delieacy of behavior.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
AN INDIAN STORY,

There is an Eastern story, which has
its version in many languages, of beau
tiful damsel, to whom a genius of surpas-
sing power desired to give tslsman.-
He enjoined her immediately to take her.
self across a field Of standing corn; she
was to pluck the tallest she could fud,'
but she was to gather It as she vent for
ward, and neFer pause in her path or step
backward in quest of her object. In pro-
portion to the size and ripeness of the ear
she gathered, SO would be its power as e
talisman. She went out upon her quest,
says the legend, and entered upon, Ehe
field. Many i stalk of surprising beauty
met her glance, But she still walked on
ward. expecting to. find some one ne more
excellent still. At last she reached por-
ton Of the field where the crops were thin
er and the ears more stunted. She regret
ted the tall and graceful stalks she had left
behind, but disdained to pick those which
fell SO far below what her IDEAS Here of. a
perfect ear. But, alas, the stehs grew
mere and more scarce as she tripped for
ward; on the margin of the field they were
mildewed, and when she had accomplish:
ed her walk through the waving grain
she emerged on the other. side without
having gathered any ear whatever. The
genius rebuked her for her folly; but
it is not told chat he gave her an oppor-
tunity of retrieving her error, We ap-
ply this mystic little Indian fable to the
realities Of daily life.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

A Tutor lecturing young man for ir-
regular conduct, added with earnestless,
The report or your vices will bring your
fathers gray hairs to the grave 81 beg
your pardon, sir, replied the incotfigible
sinner, "the old cuss wears wig
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

Wisdom is an ocean that has no shore;
its prospect is not terminated by an hori
zon; its centre is everywhere, and its
circumference nowhere.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

Scandal; Ike tie Nile, is fed by inina.
merable streams: Bit II is extremely diff
fcult to trace It tS IT'S Source.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

However high house rents may be, you
can always at least have one room at your
room for improvement
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
= MALL PROF TS!
SELL CHEAP; AND THEY WILL BUY!
T. B. THRiF
Opposite the Court House.

STOVES, HARDWARE, IRON, NAILS,
TINWA ARE, &C., &C..
FIATTER1NG TO CASH PURCHA'
SERS.
GOODS LOWER THAN EVER, FOR
GUOD PAY.
STOCK INCREASED AND PRICES
REDUCED.
Leading new and useful goods very low.
TINWARE, large lot constantly on hand
Spouting, Eve Trough; AID Roofing done
"M1LT HENRY" is a good workman
ard cleverfellow.
All kinds of tin and sheet iron iobbing
Lightning Rods, late improved patent
insulatols.
lightning Rods: late improved gold points
Put Up in town OF cotntry, good d du-
rable.
All kinds of Hardware at small profits.
Bouhd to cell goods to suit the sotereigns
Shunk's celebrated Steel Plow on hand
Fartnets. Mechanics, Builders, come on.
OpP0s,TD THE COURT House.
g Ss EN&.\GZs
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

Youth and larks have their songs for
the morning. while age aha the nightin-
gale have, theirs for ,tRs eTening.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

You may gather rich harvest o
knowledge By reading but thought is the
winnowing machine.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

He #ho t*ufS wishes thb habfirii'hess of
any one, oat't!ct Lo long without discov-
eriug some tha6dg Of contributing to it.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

SAL cried a girl looking out of the
upper story of a grocery, addressing an
other girl, who was trying to enter the
front door-"We'ye all been converted !;
so when you want milk on Sunday, you'll
have to come in the back way
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24

Somebody, who writes more truthfully
than poetically says. "kh angel now 4
days without money, is Hot Thought So
much 81 as a devil With bag full ct
guineas.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-10-24
SHORT But BfPaEssIVE DIALoUGE.

John, where is Jotr master to day?
"oh, he's of, sir. recruiting
".Recruiling is he9 That's goodl
where's he recruiting"
'sUp in the White Mountains, sir re-
cru;ting his health"
"Ah! he's sick, is he? What's the
matter" ..
''He took. cold on account of The draft
"Tlrat's bad; then he wont go to the
war?"+ *, =.
"Oh no, sir, he's too wide awake
Boston Courier. -