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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03
JOHN MORGAN ESCAPED.

nioior Genernl Jobn Morcnn tho M
,o. ho,so ,,ioc and civ of h;s og;cers
mazda tbcir osconn from tho penitepti,rv
n, Columbus. ON Fridav niobt last ubou,
midriob, The particulors or the oscone
ofthose seven scoundrels we find in th,
Cincinnati Commercial of Now mber 3ot,.
The writer saws John Morgan, on re.
tiring. changed with his brother Dick
rror, the ton cell to the lower tier. The
floor Of The lower cell is two and half
inches thick, in which hole was cut,
running to the main wall around the
Pcnitcntiary. This wall was cut under,
and the party escaped into open country.
The night was dark, aud heavy rain
was falling. The Governor has tcle-
grdphel all the Military Committees of
the State to arouse their several coun-
ties, and Colonel Parrot, the Proves,
Marshal General of the State, has noti-
fed in like manner every Provost Mar
shall within his jurisdiction to seour their
several districts thoroughly. The most
plausible theory mentioned hero is that
they escaped IN time 10 take the Cinein,
na'l 'ra'n' TIA payton' which started
rom Ooiunous ~ TWO O'Clock A. Nj on
ffiaay n'ght' ihat the'r escape was
cohhVea AZ py sympa'h'zers 'here Is Ut
tie doubt although 20 positive proof has
been discovered a searching inyestiga-
'ion will be made on the part OF both
the civil and military authorities The
manner ol their escape was Ingenious
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TIFFIN, o., DEC. 3, 1863.
nON,T READ THIS Z

Those OF our subscribers who have
paid us in advance, we return them our
thanks, aud wish them ahappy and pros
porous year. There are large number
who have paid us nothing on last year or
the present, and we wish them to Pnrtic-
ularly understand, that PRINTING has got
TO be CASH BUSINESS, aud must be con-
Quoted as such Short settlements make
long friends.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

The Star Sisters.--This popular troupe
of singers gave their last Concert in this
place on Wednesday evening. the 25th ult
THIN has been blessed with many Concerts
some very good ones, but the m,jor por.
tion of them very poor ones. The g Star
sistersn takes them all back in every re
spect, and no troupe that has ever visited US
gave such general satisfaction. Our exehan
ges speaks in the highe,t eommenlations Of
their musical talent, and it is evident from
the crowded houses they draw, that their en-
tertsinments are appreciated. We wish the
Star Sisters that success they so richly mor-
it. We hope they will pay Tiffin another
visit.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Removai.-our friend q. r. vorrELEs
Is now In his ne~ stand, under Tho Davis
House, lie has lately returned from the
East with magnificent stock Of Fancy
Goods, in the shape of Toys. China and
Glasswares, ali suitable gifts for the coming
HOLIDAYS. See adveri iisement.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

"A Good Local.--iLoeals Ia this neigh
bprhood ia just about as scarce as ben.
- and 10 order to fill up this depart
men and give a respectable appearance. we
print the following "sood ons," from the
Celumbus JoHrnali Ho1 ifnsd a8
LOVE- At FIRST sioHT--A WrDpIse rs TIE
ToAss.-in company with several officers
Of tho police and other public functionaries,
wsrspaired 10 the Station Houss yesterday
afternoon. 10 witness The poysl sight of the
union OF two lovins and eonhding hearts, in
the holy bond, OF wedloek, inside Of bars and
locks. Tho groom was a soldier by the
rsms Of Luke. who. a few days ago, imblb-
ed rather freely. aod becoming uprorious
was locked up and after remaining over
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night was 6ued. and in defaultof the ready
he was committed. Il appears ihAta Miss
Sarah Fulton, the bride, is kind OF old
habtude Of the prison, and being employed
in cleaning up things ia general, about the
establishment, saw this " soger bold" and
tell In love W ith him at first sight, aud the
naughty god oflove selecting from lis qniv,
er an arrow that had never been launched be
fore, lacerattd her heart In such manner
that she had TO rest until she confessed the
whole matter TO the object other edora,iou
The consequences wasa mutual love and an
arrangement made to eOnsumate what was
40 opporiunely begun. Marshal Thompsun
was called, aud the lady informed him Of the
arrangement, stating that she loved Mr.
Luke better than nyplrson che had seen Tor
three or four years, ana that if he wo I'D pro
sure the license and obtain a Magistrate, she
would pay the finc assessed against her lover
md all other expenses. The license was oh
,inei, The guests invited, and George W.
Meckcr. Esq was summoned to tie the krot'
After all hands were admitted within the
walls Of the prison, ring was formed the
groom was brought gu, from his cell and al
yarccd into the circle, when Mr.. George
Il ,rris gave the blushing bride away. Ihy
following was the ceremony pronounced 10y
the Justice In solemn aud Impressive mn.
neri
DO you, William Luke, anl Sarah Full
ton, soleuuly premise, in the presence o
these W itnesses--Ci,y Marshal, Captain o
the Police and his junior officers; the Cit
Clerk, Market Master, aud the attaches q
the Market House, the Executive Of the Civi
and Judici Departments, aud the member
Of the Press that you will prove true An'
s,eadfast TO each Jther, aud that the vow
registered 10y the god Of Love on the wall
of this Station House, may ever remain un
changed that you will, through good ant
evil fortune, ever remember your p'ighte'
VOWS, made by each Of you upon the alts
of n,atri,nonv. con .ecroted and dedicated b.
custom lmmemorial for the blessings Of fu
ture ages that each Of you will guide tn
other in the straight and narrow path tha
leads. not ugo dark '"nd loAth'some dun
geons, but unto that of industry, frugalit
and honedy 2 ITO which they asscutcd.) =
Therefore, by virtue Of your VOWS aud prom
ises, made in the presence of the distinguish
/ cd functionaries who have honorcd your nup
tials with their attendance, | pronounce yo
man and wife, aud may you now. being thu
ljuincd, so conduct yourselves, that the hand
iwork Of masons, nor even the iron bars &
the iailor. can keep you osun1cr, but rcjoic
in your new born felicity. aud also in tll
hope that numerous progeny may bless Ih
nuptials this day celeb ated"
A rOer the conclusion of the intcrcsiin
ceremony, Marshal Thompson proposed
collection for the benefit of the bride, whe
a handsome sum was donated and handle
over. She received it with evident saiisia'
tion, and immcdiitcy placed it in the hand
Of her new husband. They were immediate
ly liberated, and the happy pair retired
the classical shades Of Smiths Row to spen
their honeymoon
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

The Mica Lamp Chimncy-A New
Inveniion.--As this is the age of war and
new inventions. our readers will find an art-
Gle in the shape Of g Lamp Chimneys'' at
JSo. L. ALrESBAuGH's store, who has them
for sale, wholesale aud ratai'. Those who
have used them. recommend them highly
AMI say they are the very article for all
housekeepers. They even throw light
upon the movements Of the Army Of the Pc.
tomac. t'
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Forty-Ninth Re. Enlisting -The Fos'
toria News, Of the a7th nit states that "lct-
iers from the 10th report that larg, mum
ocrs OF the boys are reenliseing for three
years or during the war. Already five mem
b,rs OF Company + have re enlisted"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Look ont For the Cars Our friend
lofihe Ashland Times. says the people Of
that cnterprsiug town expected the Railway
track aud the Iron Horse in that place on
Saturday last. The good people of Ashland
anticip,te "hi n old time"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

BEw,RE oS IMPOSITION. Some unprinci
Piled parties have put upa large amount of
worth less stuff called Saleratus, and scatter.
ed it all over the Western States, much to
the deriment Of d B D. Land & Co.'S ex-
cellent Saeratus. This worthless stuff is
put up in blue or green paper and called "B.,
b. D. Land & Co.'s Housewives Favolite,"
while d. b. De Land & Co.'S Housewives
Favoiite or Chemical Saleralus is put up in
bright red popcls. Beware Of the imposition
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

wanted--iO Coed Cigar Makers
Wanted Immediately 10 good Cigar makers
Apply at B. ScHISSEss' Tobacco Store, on
Market street, opposite the Davis House,
Tifin Ohio.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03
coDBLINe UP REBEL rrcKETs.

On Wednesday a dense fog settled up
On the valley, rendering the pickcts Of
the two armies invisible. Our pickets,
taking advantage of tn, fog, advanced up
on those of the enemy, and captured
them without firing gun. The rebels,
who were nearly stDrycd, expressed them.
selves well pleased with the capture, and
informed our men that, If they would wait
a few moments until the relief came,
they could be captured also; five min
utes passed, the relief were quietly cap
tured, sent to the rear, and a charge
made upon the advance OF the enemy
about eighty ofwhom were captured and
sent in. f
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p. FL. w. aud Chicago II. II. co.
$. M. PETTENcILL & co.,

No. 81 Park Row, Now York, AZ d 6State
St., Boston, are our Agents for the TiFFiN
TRiBusE, in those cities, and are authorized
TO take Advertisements and Subscriptions for
ua at cur lowest rates.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Book Agents Wanted.-A number of
good Book Agents are wanted to canvass
aud sell " The Historical Collections Of the
Great West" Sse notice Of Mr. Henry
uowE, In another column. .
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

" DYspep.io persons, would be cured Of
this dreadful disease, and all othcrs arsin 9
from the use of common Siieratns 2 Also,
have white, light aud healthy Biscuit, Do
notfail 10 procure paper of Herrick Aliens
Gold Medal saleratu', after which you will
never use any other, 1t is the best in the
world Try it. Call on your Grocer for it,
At Wholesale by all Dealers.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

See Notice in another Column. of " Uni
ted States Excise Taxes" HENnr ERERT
ESQ.,, Tirin, Deputy Collector for Seneca
County, Ohio. .... ...
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Is A Change 1--WE learn thata change has
be IN made in the POST OFFICE, at Mel.
more. Mr.. PRATT, whole'souled patriotic
Union man has received the appointment =
This change is right and proper, and should
have been made long ago, 1t will give gem
eral satisfaction to the people of Melmore.
and all those who receive their Mail matter
al that Office.
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Demonstration.
SALrM, Washington County, Ind.,l
NAV IA IsSQ

y
Dn. RoBAcK---Dear Sir:-My son Thomas
was given up by the physician this last
summer as a hopeless case. He was almost
a skeleton, flesh and muscles seemed to la e
wasted away. lie could not rise from ly.
ing to a sitting position. One Doctor sni
It was a case Of s.umblgo, aud that allihe
doctors In the world could not cure hin, nnd
that he would have been dead long ago. If
he had rot been 90 well nursed. A callosity
formed on the outside Of the left thigh. ex
tending from tho hip 70 the knee, aud th,
Doctor said he would have to "open the
thigh and scraps the bone" The operation
being severe. | was pursuaded to try your
ian Blood Purifier aud Blood
Phls. l procured three bottles of the Puri-
her and Two boIss o. Pills. and to myaston.
ishment they took Away the callosity. and
restored him 10 health. pnd he Is now able 10
work. These are the fscts Of tho case, and
you are at liberty 70 make what use ofthem
you please, and refer TO me. il you Thin
proper. e
Yours, raspectfully,
X1T q n a ~
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Wood! Wood !--SubscriLers 10 the
Tribune, who promised to pay their sub
scription in Wood, sil dc so. Immediately
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

For sale.--By reference to our new aa-
veriisements, our realers will find good
Brick House offered for sale.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Trinity Church Fair.-By referring to a
notice in 10 days paper. our readers win OBJ
serve that the Ladies' Of Trinity Church, de-
sign holdiJga Fair on the 18th, 10th and i7th
+, of the present month In Hedges Hall. A
large and fine display of Fancy Articles
Toys, &C., suitable for holiday Gins. will
be there in abundance hope the good
people Of Tiffin. will give them tha, aid and
encouragement they merit.
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Yours. rsspectfulIy.


------f ]. p. Of the M. Z Church.
Readerl do you know Of any otherreme.
dies On earth that " ia proauce such a Iorious
results as the abovef'
--s .44urf
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Tiffiu at'seklg Tribaut
Local and Miscellaneous.
Tcrms OF subscription.

copy, by mail, in advance. ''..''.'s soSe . W.
! (" by carrier, ,...s.......s 49, S'oSSS
" =" fpaid in adVance,'' S'VV
The above terms took effect on Septem
Der 4th, aud will be strictly adhered to-
No paper will be stopped until all arreara-
ges are paid, unless at the option Of the pub
lishers.
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"A Farm for sale.
silas Es. LindsIcy.

A licensed Auctioneer, is now
reads to tend toall hns his ilnetlst nnsvbs
,nhu"ea 70 hiseaTe in sensea aud adjsiaihs setH
. e1I-Rssidence, ? miles uouh OF riffn, on ii
fremoa, Plank ResJ All order, left wiih n: A
baskifk a Co, Will he promptly Dtehdrd 30
ridiu, Apgust 40. Is6a. 43-gn
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03

Madame Zadoc porter's Carat We
Balsam Tor Coughs. Colds. Consumption,
Asthma, Shortness Of Breath, Tickling OF
the Throat. Difficulty of Breathing, Huski'
ness of the Throat, and all the effects pro-
duced by checked perspiration, &c.
The following shows the high estimation
in which the above preparation is held
~ have used Porter's Curative Bulsam
for the past year, and think II the best rem
edy for Colds and obstinate Coughs that
have had occnson to use, and would recon-
mend it to others, especially parents, as n
safe and easy remedy for children.
q. W MoRRIs,
Teacher Of the Deaf aud Dumb Asylum.
NEw YoKK, Feb. IL.
Madame Porter's Curative Balsam can he
obtained Of all DWggist', Price, % cents,
aud Ia large bottles at 81 cents. 2t
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sandu,ky, payton 4 Cincinnati r.. n.
GoINa SouTH


On and after Monday. June 90, 1863, pas
senRer trains viii run as follows
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The Firemen's Fair.-The Inds pend.
snt Fire Company No. 4. will hold Fair
during the Holidays. commencing Deem.
Der 24th. AZ the proceeds Of the Fair are
to be applied to purchasing new Hoes, ct
ting up their Engine, DC, we trust that the
citizens Of Tiffin will pa,ronire them liberal.
y on this occasion. D No. A Is m active com :
pauy. and when the cry Of Ere ere (! is
sounded they are always on thsr ground
promptly. and ready 70 aid 10 every emsr
gsney. We hope they will have good
Fair. aad good time. 5dl asFn9o'i 4"
Z A Valuable Farm For sale We 10 yite
the attention Of our readers 10 an sdvertise.
msnt in ,his wesk's paper. Of a valuable
farm for sale. in Henry county. Liberty
!, tovpship, Ohio. II is located within. 7IS
miles Of Napoleon. the County seat Of said
County. This iss valuable Farm, and Is wor
thy the attention ofFarmers. who are shout
70 purchase for next spring. The close prox.
unity oftbis farm TO so many Rail Road de-
pots, mskes Il is desirable lssaiiosr- -
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1863-12-03
War Claims & Pensions.

Pennington, Ice 4 Brewer will
give ptomr, airuiion the collection ard proseeu.
tion Of hliclumf asussi the Cove Inmsnt, for bach
pay bonHiy, Sc., and procuring
PENSIONS
and sodieH.
ME fHsslSoros having retired fIon the Army'
hasTesumetl the pfaolos oflaw.
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NNnnicI.
CLornEs WIRING css rkomE

aud Try itifyor don't like it bdng II back.
II does away with sprained wrists, and tha Larl
paT o. wAhug and Eake' the womsa goo d nstuIsJ
Vu Washng day
Cloth Fnmes, Washing Machiues, Liftina Jaak,,
Cotp lluskrrs, Wine and Cider Mila, Hrd fIs,.vs.
and all AiId.ol lnhnr snying nlpl5ns att, ahd Ma.
chineTy. Cali hud see thru ut
sMll II BARNES Sio. No. Hedges New Bloek.
Thin, NoyembeIG, lsta. 5-4n
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Soldiers RHd their R9cirs
TAKE NOTICE.
g0R TIE aAI2,.

rur undersigned nas uadc such
arrangements that he can secure
BorNrY, BAcA PAY, PlNHoNs, 80.
roR SOLDIERS ANp THEIR IlEiEs ~
the shortest possible time in whic''
the samc can bc done.
obtain PENHoNs for DfssbtbD
SoLmrRs, for the Wnow Of IA
CEASED SOLDIERS, for the WmowLi.
MornEEs and ORruAS SISTERS us
SuplEgs who died unmarried.
am ia constant communication with lhe
PGorER DErAGIMINTs. and eau insure prohpi
returns tu my applications.
FEES $500, For Each Application,
IT, you wish your buaincss promptly a'icn
icd TO. and your accounts against the Gov
srnment collected With dispatch, call o. lps
.OFFICE in ll,dgcs Block.
A. II. BYERS.
rinn. Fehruary en, trGa sa-af
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Coal Oil! Coal oil!

FIFTEEN Barrels of Coal Oil, just
received, white and clear, burns
without smoke on smell. For sale-
at the Drug Store Of
j. +. MAReuARDr.
Ang, Z, 1868. 48--
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ERESIl ARRIVAL
NEW GOODS
AT
MAYER 81 MAURERS
NJ mw 81 OR IL
IN HEDGES BLOCK,

TUE citizens of Seneca anl neigh.
boring counties, and the public
generally, cil sdre mo"cyby c'tf-
ing soon and bHyiRg qW'ckiy as
Goods Gre raydiy a,Icanct"g il
the Eastern Markets. The follow.
ing Goods are bcingreccivcd;
rhe L1tcst Sty les ur
Frock Over Coats
Sacks do
Filc Black Cloth Coats
llusiuess Coats
Cashmere Frock CUuts
Cashmere suck Coats
SIlintt Extra
Assortment of
nOys Goats
/ DINth A'NfNhlW dllAN
Black Cashmere Pants
Fancy Cashmere Pants
Ol all kinds
Black Salinct Pants
Fancy Satiuct Pants
Colurcd Pants and
Bows Pants
Silk Plush Vests
silk Velvet Vests
Silk Satin Vests
Black Silk mud
Fancy Silk Vests
All kinds OF
Cashmere unl
Sutinct Vests
Also Boys Vest
Working Jackets
Wnolen Shirts
White Shirts
Wrappers 4 Drawers
Gloves and Socks.
Our mode of ira ling Is fair ana square
Every article represented for just what !
is and not otherwise.
MAYER & MAuRER,
llEpGrs New BLocK.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
nlNIt ANN D.y1a

llOh ~ NJ ~ AnONlClA ~ lion.
ruILADEi.P PilA.
Forthc RaNvl oi the sick AMI uisrestci, afllieisA
Wuh Nitnlent and Chtonii Diseases, auds spset ilv
forthe Curc OF nisease, af the SeNnHi Ofgsns.
MEnltAh ADVICE giNca.TVi, by uis Aeuhr
AVA surgran.
VALUABLE REPORTS on spcrmsi ,rhra, ~
Seminal Neakuess, aud other ii,c hses Vrthe Svxusi
ufgansi and on The NEw RLMEltLs ompl0ytdin lLe
hisplnsut, sent 40 the Hiiuicd In scale rsrcngsi
opes Tee of rhntar Two Of thrcs STAMPS for cost.
age will be acceptable.
AdTcss, Or. J. skli.ltS HOtGNrON, Avung
Philadelphia. Pa, fanqlr
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NOTICE.
Book Agents Wanted,

To Sell subs ription an excellent ILLusrRArED
IiIsToEY oI TnE Rebellion, whiohis already brought
down to the fall of yoksbuTg and Port lIulson. II IL
In both Eng N und German, Sampler now ready.
Every family wants such q work, and industrious
men do exesllepi business with IL, Also agents
for other beauiiiully illustrated and rapid selling
works. For cfeBlars. with terms, address HENRY
HOWE No, ~ Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio.
November "a, lsg3. s-tf.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-24

NEW SssAross.-Within the past few weeks,
large number of Senators have been elected
by the Legislatures of several Ststes nov is SEES.
sion. The following is complete list, We be.
lieve: Maine, Lot II. Morrill,, Republican: Mas
sachusetts, Chafles Sumner, Republican; Nichi.
gan, z. Chandler, Republican; Ninnesosa, Alex.
ander Ramsey, Republican; New Jersey. Jane,
W.. Wall, Democrat; Peonsylvsnia; Charles X
Buckalew. Democrat; Illinois, W. A, Richardson,
Democrat; Indiana, hessrs. Turpie and Hcnd.
Kicks, both Democrats. Ohio. Missouri, Ne.
York and California. are also 70 elect during the
present sessions Of their Legialsturea The
choice Of al these States, win probably fall upou
men whose principles viii b acceptable to the
loyal people Of The country.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-24

In s6e path Of pesce il ID not 70 be disguised
that Lincoln and bis Cabinet form natural OBJ
stscle. PAci6t.tion b ruin and disgrace forevel
70 them. They must oppose Il BY virtnk 0f their
position. 10 view Of this impediment, perhaps
the shortest road 70 peace would be for the
States Of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and New York, or portion Of them,
70 oct on, their own account, to recall their quo
tss Of troops from the field, drive the rumr
Government which now lords it over them to the
congenisl soil Of New England, and then make
their own separate treaty or treaties of peace
with the South It is obvious that in the States
Just mentioned the Lincoln Government ID view
ed by large majority as Q vile tyranny, and
they may soon come to think its destruction il
demanded By their highest interests. Those
States will be blind 10 every motive of profit snc
advantage if they do not adopt this policy
This is theironiy mode to escape the burden o.
q gigantic debt fastened on their shoulders b.
New England fansticism and cupidity and .!
New England has reaped the profits Of the war
they may conclude to turn over 10 her the bur
den Of payment Having thus cleared away th.
rubbish, they may proceed q found aGovern
ment which will give them some promise Of sta
bility, order. conservatism and peace with thu
Southern Confederacy NJ we'll as the rest Of tht
world. It 10 not at all impossible that this val
may 6ualIy end by the separate sction Of these
Northern States repudiating Lincoln and New
England together. They must soon feel that the
old Union is gone forever, their Constitution
rendered bye-word and q mockery BY theiI
own rulers, and in this temper of mind il is eve
~ way reasonable that they should look out fol
their own safety and not stand upon niceties il
dealing with the guilty agents Who. to carry GU,
selfish ends, have involved them IN . ruinou,
war. The thing would be easily accomplished
BY two or three States acting together. If ILL
nois and Indiana, tired Of selling corn at ter
cents per bushel, should form separate treaty
With the Confederate Government, it 10 eviden
that Lincoln has not the power to coerce them
and the war would at once break down. Thel
Are "masters Of the situation" did they bu
knn0 IL w 80. ...s. -.s..ur
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-01-24

- Gen. Rosecraus appears to be purging
his command of dissolute and cowardly officers.
Several have already been favored With "dishon-
or.ble discharges" for sneaking from the post
of duty during the battle of Aurfreesboro, for
drunkenness, &c. We should be glad to zee
him, and all our commanders, energetically pur-
sue this policy. Inefficient officers are the chief
bane of our armies, and the sooner they are de.
prived Of positions they fail to Sill with credit,
the better for the army and country. When
they are ousted, let promotions Of those who
have proved worthy follow. We believe there
is scarcely regiment in the service for time
long enough to show the character Of its mem.
bers, out of which good men cannot be selected
from among the privstes, to ill all it's Offices,
from Colonel down. The true and efficient sol
diers, Of the army should have its honors = si