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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-08-04

Rg-The Provsst Marshal of the Second
District of Rhode Island advertises that be
will give the drafted man who pays $500,
receipt ere'npti'tg him from military ser
rice for three years. This decision of the
Rhode Island Provost Marshal is. DOUBT
less, 10 accordance with the literal meaning
Of the conscriptiOn law.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-08-04
without forcing anybody to 20.
Mask preachers have been con,

~Six preachers have been conscripted
in Salen, Mass. Having contributed 80
largely to bring on the war, they have no
moral right to avail themselves of the
$500 clause-they ought to shoulder their
muskets and go, or else hereafter cease
preaching AbOltionism from their pulpits.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-08-04

S0eThurlaW Weed distinctly charges
the responsibility Of the late outrayes in
New York to the 1tibRns and the Adolf.
tionisis.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-08-04
By the President:
j. p. BENJAMIN, Secretary Of State.

eH~ Prominent well TODD republicans,
connected in former times with wide awake
clubs, and DOW with loyal leagues, as well
as republican editors, ore expressing the
opinion that the action If those common
couocils, who are providing Communication
funds for use of poor labcring men, under
the $500 clause of the crncription act.
will prevent the government getting the
men needed"
The Albany Argus suggests if they are
sincere in this apprehension, they haze tie
remedy an Their OIcR hands. As soon as
the deficit lie ascertained, let them at once
volunteer in sufficient numbers to make it
up. This would be a certain remedy in
case the state quota is short, and if their
loyalty and patriotism are equal te the
superior pretentions they put forth, there
need be no occasion for apprehension" in
the natter Gin ERQ
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-08-04
Testimony of IL. n, Marsh, and others.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Will County, S.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Will County, Z,
Horatio N. Marsh, of said county. being
duly sworn, deposes and says that the
statements made and sworn to by Angus
tus A. Osgood, in relation to q CONVERSE
ton between him, the said Osgood and this
deponent, are In these particulars untrue,
that this depoE ent did not see any Copper
penny with the head cut out and PIN
fastened to the back of it, in the hands of
said OsgoOd. nor did be enquire what he
bad there, lie did not say to him that he
was secessionist and ought to be sent
South, or use, 50 far a. he remen bers or
believes. either and repeated abusive and
insulting language" The facts in rela-A
ton to the said cony ersation are substan-
TALLY as follows:
This Gffiant was passing up Jefferson
street, and saw said Augustus a. Osgood.
Henry K. Stevens, Esq, and others in
conversation prior to any conversation
| with said OsgoOd. As this deponent be-
Iieves, Mr.. Stevens addressed this depo-
nent and asked him what he thought of a
man who would wear such thing as that,
abiding 10 COppeIhead pin which this
affiant thinks he, the SAID Stevens. held in
his hand or :eferred to. This sfiant re.
Piled that he looked upon the man who in
time like this would wear such badge,
as no better than a traitor. The said Au-
gustus A. Osgood then replied, that he
wore or carried such a badge, and .'by
God he carried the tools to defend il.
This afhIn then repeated his statement
in substance or something to that effect,
the exact phraseology of which he does
not recollect, and passed on about his bu-
siBesS.
If sad Augustus A. O<good made anv
remark. that The grey hairs os this afhant
were all that saved him, 1t was after he
had left
THIS deponent would further say, that
m the course he has taken in this matter
he is not conscious of having any personal
feeIir Is to crafty. but has been actuated.
solely by, a. he believes, devotion to the
intcres-s # his imperilied eountry-im.
perilled more, in his opinion. hy disl0val-
t. at home than bv the rebellion IN the
South And he believes that great ma
jority Of :he loyal men of this community,
agree with him in the statement that the
employment Of such men as a. A. Osgood
in permanent positions ia the urnIy Is
detrimental to the service and Of balcfuI
tendency. .r.... ~ F.
III. n. MARSH.
| 4
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Jen Davis Proclamation for
a Fast Day in the COnTedeTacy.

Again do call upon the people Of the
Contederacy people who believe that tie
L'rd reignetb, and that His overriding
Providence Ordereth sill tlirgs-to unjtc
in prayer and humLls submission nader
His christening hand, and to beseech His
favor on our suffering country.
1t Is meet that when trials and reverses
betgll us we should seek to take home to
our hearts and concience the lessons which
they teach, and profit 10y the self examina-
tion Tor which they prepare US. Had not
"ur successes on land and sea made US self
confident and fOrgetful Of our reliance on
Him Had not the love Of lucre eaten Ike
gsngrene into the very heart Of the lard.
converting too many GmUrg Us into wor>
shippers OF gain and rendering them unmin5-
full of their duty Of their country, to their
fellow-men, and to their God Who, then.
will presume TO complain that we have
been chastened or to despair If our Just
cause aud the protection # our Heavenly
Father?
Let US rather receive in humble thank
fulness the lesson which lie has taught in
our recent reverses. devoutly acknnW ledg-
Ing that to Him and tO our own feeble arms
are due the honor and the glory Of victory;
that from Him paternal providence, come
the anguish and suferings Of defeat, and
that, whether IN victory or defeat, cur
humble supplIcatons are due at his foot
stool.
Now, therefore. |. Jefferson Davis. Pres
ident Of these Confederate States, do issue
this. my proclamation, setting apart Friday,
the 2lst day of Augest ensuing. as a day of
fasting, humiliation and p aver land | do
hereby invite the psorle of tue Confederate
States to repair on that day. to their res
pective places of public worship, and TO unite
ID specification for the favor and protection
Of that God who has hitherto conducted US
safely through all the dangers that en-
vironed U.s. ,a..
In faith whereof have hereunto set
my hand and seal of the Confederate States
at Richmond, this twenty-ffth day of July,
10 the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-three.
IFPrrPsoS n.vrs
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III. n. MARsH.

(-@A Sworn and subscibed befure
Seal. me. this 'hiriieth dsy of JULY.
t0-) 4. D. 1868.
W. c. WUoD.
Notary Public.if
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SIButuI UEo. N. WALLAcE.
@@ Sworn and su bscribed before
Seal. me, this thirtieth day Of july
49, 1868. W. C. WooD, Notary
Public. b.. - l
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
To the Old Subscribers.

BY an arrangement with Maj. Yost, all
the old subscribers, who have paid their
subscription beyond the time at which the
indicator ceased to be published. will re-
ccive the paper for the length of time still
due
The Vindicator will be sent to all the old
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string to continue their subscription, will
please remit the amount speedily.
Those who do not desire to continue, will
please return their papers to this Office
Post Masters will confer an especial fa-
vor by returning promptly all papers not
taken out.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
ER.iyf CHARLES ION.

Running the Efloekade--Another Steamer
AShore--Ihe French Steamer Konandin.
CHARLESTON. Feb. 24th.-A British
steamer reached Confederate port yester.
day.
Another British steamer, in entering this
port last night, ran aground on TIE shoals
about one mile from Sullivan's Island. The
beach where she now lies is in full view Of
the bloclladers. She contains a very val
liable cargo from Nassau The news at
Nassau was unimportant. The iron clads
Chicora and Palmetto State have gone
down to protect her, and it Is expected she
will be aHoat this afternoon
The French war steamer Ronandin was
tugged off the shoals this morning, and is
now within the harbor.
1t is rnmored that another merchantmen
steamer from Nassau got aground last night
several miles above Sullivan's Island, bnt
the report needs confirmation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

Ex- We copy from the Fredericksburg
correspondence of the Dispatch, the follow
ing comments of the New York Times upon
the New Hartford Convention" Oem-
ocratic) which nominated Hon. T. H. Sey-
mour for Governor, who promptly accepted,
Hon. Isaac Toucey promising to stump the
State for him:
eve hope no one will fail to read the
series Of resolutions adopted by the Con-
necticut Democratic Convention, which, on
Wednesday, nominated Mr. T. II Seymour
for Governor Of that State The issue with
the Administration is clearly put The
policy of cessation of hostilitics with the
rebels is boldly proclaimed The doctrine
of State sovereignty and Independence is
asserted in the first resolution, while the
heresy of secession is oddly enough re-
pudiated in the third The conscription
bill is declared to be subvcrsire of the soy
ercignty of the States ;.the State authorities
are called upon to sternly resist its OPP
Grafton. The banking system adopted ov
the Senate is pronounced unconstitutional
"''o ""i'Seiouo " TIC ItiilC'pieS OI WHiCu
our Government is'founded. The Emanci
patton proslamation is assailcd, A cato
gorlcal statement of the recent tusurpations'
OF the National Administration is made and
it is declared that if sanctioned they will
destroy the Union and establish upon the
common ruins of the liberties of the people
a nd the sovereignties of the States consol-
ldated military despotism A great many
other things are protested against and de-
bounced and about the only thing in our
recent history that is not denounced is the
rebellion of the Southern traitors and thu
atrocpus usurpations Of the Richmond des-
potism.
The political issue is certainly clear enough
In the State of Connecticut. Ii is rebellion
and loya'y. 1t far ovYrrides any issue ever
made in the Northern States. TIE plat
form is up to the South Carolina standard
IN every particular. The uon:nce for Gov
ernor stands sqaarely upon it. JEFF Davis
has triumphed in the State Convention It
remains to be seen whether he will triumph
in the State We suppose the Connecticut
soldiers 10 the field will have vote on the
subject.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
PETITION FOR PEACE.

The following petition is being generally
circulated in Indiana, and is receiving thou
sands Of signatures.
Tha undersigned, citizens of Brown coun-
ty, hereby petition the State Legislature to
instruct our Senators and request our Reps
resentatiyes in Congress to vote for prop
osition for an armistice with those in rebel
lion in the Southern States, preparatory to
a general amnesty for political offences and
honorable adjustment of our rational diff
Guilty and a speedy restoration of the Union
as it was, With the rights, privileges and
dignity of each State unirnpaired.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

TIE WEST VS.. THE EAST The old feud
between the Eost end the West is manifest
ing itself III the Northern Congress. A
Washington letter says:
In the House to day Mr.. Washburne,
of Illinois, moved that inasmuch as eastern
men had refused to vote for the Illinois ship,
canal as means of defense for the North
west, that the appropriation of eight hun-
dred thousand dollars for Notifications in
Maine be stricken out ola pending bill. The
Maine delegation became very wrathy. and
declared that the State would remain In the
Union whether they got their appropriation
or not
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

WHAT MORGAN HAS DoNE-Col, r. NJ.
Geno, of Texas, gives the Vicksburg Wing
the following statistics Of Morgan's career:
esIIe has fought 50 battles, killed $50 Yam
KEGS, wounded 37z, captured 4, 233 and
destroyed property to the amount of S 15.-
1913 ,000 all with a force of 500 and with
very small loss. In his late affair at Harris
vile, the first time he commanded brig
ade he killed 10 wounded IS, captured
l $50, took six pieces of artillery, and car
ried away or destroyed $65, 900 worth Of
property.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
He also states that $50 Federal officers hi

GENERAL SM1Tn's Successor We learn
from reliable authority thM General Long
street has been appointed BY the President
to the military department masatvacant by
the resignation Of General: a.T:*W. Smith.
This department includes South Virginia
and North Carolina, and embraces all the
operation South Of the Army Of North
western Virginia commanded by General
Lee. General Longstreet's headquarters
.willb at Petersburg Eramuner
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

Eg- The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Herald asserts that prominent
Republicans at the capital have been heard
20 annoulss themselves iu favor of peace
upon any terms, and to gy that that plat
form is the only one thatNcan be successful
in the next Presidential es9vass. The ex-
preston of such sentimen1sSit is added. has
caused quite acommotion anlppgg politicians
at Washington, and an almost Universal
uncertainty as TO what should be the present
or what will be thc future position Of indi~
yiduals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

Several regiments at Helena have
thrown their arms il. the river. Ten thou
sand have died since the army left Memphis.
Twenty thousand beds have been ordered
for the accommodation Of the sick
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

CHARLESTON "A correspondent writing
from Charleston to the Mobile Advertiser
and Register says, the works around the
city have been made imprcguable, and no
land force can take 1t.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

TIE NEXT YANKEE HOUSE OF REpREsEN-
TATIyEs. The Cincinnati Enquirer says
the next Lincoln House of Representatives
stands at present as follows
Democrats, a; Abolitionists, II; Eight
States, to wit. Vermont Rhode Island,
Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland. and
Western Virginia, have yet to elect, and
the result is estimated as follows: Demo-
Gratis, 81; Abolitionists, 10. This will
give total of Democrats, 95; Abolition
lists, ST.
The Enquirer then concludes that the
Abolitionists will be in minority Of
eight, unless they can foist upon the House
bogus members from the seeded States. -
A sharp ccntcst will come up undoubtedly
upon the Missouri members when they pre-
sent their certifcat es. The Democrats and
Conservatives will, in the end. probably
control this House. The seat of one of the
Abolitionists from Iowa is contested. So
are the seats Of two from Pennsylvania.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

FEoM NE# ORLEANS. "A gentleman
who is in all respects reliable, and who left
New Orleans on Wednesday last, brings
some interesting intelligence from that city.
He says the Federal vessel Brooklyn came
up to the city badly riddled. It is supposed
the damage was inflicted upon her by Con-
federate war vessels. Ten Of the pilots in
the Federal blockading squadron were con-
fined in the Custom House for alleged
treachery in permitting two Confederate
steamers to pass the blockade and procure
coal from two schooners inside the Yankee
lines. He says the Mississippi was sent
out in chase after these vessels, eighteen
days ago, and 40 tidings Of her had been
received.
He also states that $50 Federal officers had
arrived in New Orleans, and sixty of them
were confined in the Custom House for dis
loyalty. It is the prevailing opinion among
the true men of the city that the Fcderals
are preparing to evacuate not oulv Baton
Rouge, but New Orleans also. jackson
Mtssissippian, 11th.
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RT Items from the New York Times

During the discussion Of the bill i'm
Identifying the President as to political ar
rests, Mr.. Voorhees, distinguished himself
by the bcldness of his treason and was
rebukel by Mr. Daily, who said Northern
rebels should be treated sternly BY the Gov
eminent, which evoked applause in the gall
leries, which Vallandigham irracibly de-
mandcd should be cleared.
The new gunkoat IndianoIa ran the
blockade at Vicksburg on the 14th, amid
the roar Of rebel artillery and the iron rain,
and reached tie mouth of the canal" (What
feet e rebels will have, if they still con
tinue to run this blockada,)
Gen. Butler had grand reception in
Baltimore on the 10th. A most enthu-
siastic assembly was present, and 81 young
ladies, dressed in white and bearing flags,
sung patriotic airs. He reviewed the past
year, and said that another such year of
progress would see the Confederacy annihi-
lated. Foreign interference could not save
it, SC.
A Union gunboat was accidentally des-
troyed by fire at Cairo on the 7th. Loss
$40, goo.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
j D. IMBODEN.
Brigadier General. Commanding

EYGev. Bonham, Of South Caroline q,
has called out the militia to aid III the de-
fence Of Charleston.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27
For the Vindicator.

M. Ea'tor-W Will you permit me through
your columns to acknowledge two most ac-
ceptable presents Of Clothing for this Reg-
ment.
aho first gift from tha 'sGospol Hill
Sewing Society" Of yonr town, consisted of
eighteen pairs Of Socks and fifteen pairs Of
Gloves.
The next present coming from the IS
r A, z of Fishersville, Augusta County,
put in possession of the most needy men Of
the Regiment. Seventeen Shirts, twenty
one pairs Of Drawers, (two pairs were lost, }
twenty-five pairs of Socks, seven pairs Of
Gloves and three Blankets.
Will the Ladies Of each Of the Societies,
accept the heartfelt thanks Of the 52ud
Regiment.
JN0. McGILL, Chaplain
Feb. 13. 1863 52nd Reg,t Va. Vol
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

Gg Gen. Grant says that he does not
know what or how to do. His army IS Or
dered from Nieksburg.
RY Two vesselsa steamer and a
schooner succeeded in getting into q Con-
tolerate port last Friday morning
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

Eg There is not the slightest doubt en-
tertained cf the secession Of the Northwest
ern States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

The Missouri EMANcIpATroN Bill
The bill for emancipation in Missoari has
finally passed the Northern Congress by
barely four majority
The bill as passed provides that Missouri
shall pass an emanci patton act within twelve
months, when twenty millions of five pcr
cent bonds are to be delivered to the State.
provided said emancipation act shall abolish
slavery not later than July, 1876 and that
said bonds, in the aggregate amount. shall
not exceed the sum Of two hundred dollars
for each slave, and the bonds arc not to ex-
ceed ten millions Of dollars, unless the law
of emancipation adopted by Missouri shall
provide for full manumission of all slaves
threin before July, 1865, and the future
exclusion of slavery for ever. Owing to
the adoption Of the amendment reducing
the amount to two hundred dollars to be
paid for each slave, it is thought that the
bill will amount to nothing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

EY- The quarrel between Hunter and
Foster has caused much confusion in the
cnemy's arrangements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

GS- Many Relieve that the attack on
Charleston has been postponed and indica-
tons confirm the impression.
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From the sycSt--FreHont and Butler--
More Prizes Captured.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 23.-Psrtics from
the front report that eannonading was heard
IN the direction Of Unionvlle, on our left,
yesterday morning. It is reported that
hosencrans has advanced half way between
Murfreesboro' and Middleton.
Dispatches to the Nashville Union. of
the 18th, state that Fremont has been sent
to Texas, and that Bntler returns to New
Orleans.
Three prizes were captured by the Ala
bama off Kinston.
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Sen. Johnston and gudy Paxton.

Gen, Johnston and Itldy Paxton
We heard Of a little incident yesterday
! that may profit some Of our Northern foes if
this paper fall into their hands, and they will
take the trouble to peruse it.
] General Joe Johnston was RECEIVING his
friends at the Lamar House on Sunday
He was surrounded with many gallant off,
GETS who had called to pay their respects,
and conversation was at flood tide, when
there came smart rap at the door. An
oflcer, shining with stars and gold lace.
opened the door; and there stood venera-
bic negro woman with course sun bonnet
on her bead, and cotton umbrella under
her arm.
us this Mr.. Johnston's room ?' asked
the American lady Of African descent.
The glittering officer nodded assent.
"1Ntster Joe Johnston's room?"
Assent again being condescended, the
sWarthy woman said II want to see him -
In she marched, sans ceremoniic, and ia
miliarly tapped the great military chieftain
on the shoulder. lie turned and clasped
her ebony hand in his, while she for mo-
ment silently perused his features. At
length she spoke.
Mister Joe, you is getting old"
What followed ? We cannot record the
conversation, but we do know that as the
General aifectionately held his old nurses
hand, and answered her artless enquiries,
large tears rolled down his soldierly cheek,
and among the dashing and reckless officers
who Witnessed the interview, "albeit, unus-
ed 70 the melting mood" there was not a
dry eye. We may say in the words of a
well known plaintive Ethiopian dity-''the
tears fell down like the rain.''
The venerable negress who made the
commander of the Armies of the West cry
like baby, was JUDY. slave fDr. Paxton.
who had ''toted" 10 in her arms when he
was not General, and nobody know that
he would be- KnoreiUe Register.
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February, 1868.
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JN0. McGILL, Chaplain
Feb Is, 1868 Sind Rcg't Va. Vol.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-02-27

HOUSE Thursday, Feb. 10Th. "A bill
was passed Incorporating the Richmond i'm
porting and exporting company.
The Tax bill was discussed until adjourn-
ment