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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-10-23
Proclamation by the President.

| AOSAuA"tAV" Wy thC AECSiucut'
WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE fol-
lowing proclamation has been issued by
President Lincoln: ..
By the President of the United States,
a Proclamation: .... .0
WHEREAS, The term ofservice of part
OF the volunteer forces of the United
States will expire during the coming
year, and whereas in addition to the men
raised by the present draft, it is deemed
expedieut to call out three hundred thou.
sand volunteers to serve for three years
or the war, not, however, exceeding
three years.
- Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln,
esident Of the United States and
Commanderin. Chief of the army and
navy thereof, and Of the several States
when called into active service, do issue
this, my proclamation, calling upon the
Governors % the different States to raise
aud have enlisted into the United States
service for the varions companies aud
regiments in the field from their respCcc >
tive States, their quotas Of three hun,
dred thousand men.
further proclaim that all the volun.
teers that are called out and are duly
enlisted shall receive advance pay, pen
sion and bounty as heretofore commu
nicated to the Governors of the States
by the War Department, through the
Provost Marshal Generals office, by
special letters.
| further proclaim that all volunteers
received under this call, as well as all
others not heretofore credited shall be
duly credited and deducted from the quo.
tls established for the next draft.
/ further proclaim that if any State
shall fail TO raise the quota assigned to
it by the War Department under this
call, then draft for the deficiency in
said quota shall be made in said State
or in the districts of said State for their
due proportion of said quota. and the
draft shall commence on the 5th day o
january, 1864
further proclaim that nothing in this
proclamation shall interfere with exist.
ing orders, or with those which may bt
issued for the present draft in the States
where it is now in progress, or where i
has not yet been commenced.
The quotas Of the States and districts
will bc assigned by the War Department
, through the Provost Marshal General
Office, due regard being had for the mel
heretofore furnished, whether by volnn
teering or drafting. and the recrnitin,
will Oe conducted in accordance wit
such instructions as have heen or ma
be issued by that department.
In issuing this proclamation, I addreS
s myself not only to the Governors Of tn
4 several States, but also to the good an
2 loyal people thereof, invoking them t
: lend their cheerful, willing and effectir
!, aid to the measures thus adopted, wit
n a view to reinforce our victorious arm
). les now in the field, and bring our mil
Q itary operations to a prosperous ent
thus closing forever the fountain of 81
s diton and crnel war;
In witness whereof, have hereunt
, set my hand and caused the seal of II
| United States tc be affixed Done {
Il the City of Washington, this l7th da
f of October, A. D. 1862 and of the il
|. dependence of the United States Il
# 88lh.
j. (Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLl
q By the President:
J. VIM II. SEWARD, Sec'y of State.
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New Advertisements.
T.ILU.dBLE
PROPERTY For SALE.

TIME subscriber wishes to sell his mill prop
4 crty and seventy acres of land attached
to ths same. The seat is on the main creek,
called Sugarcreek, There are better than ten
feet of fall and never-failng stream would
answer an euterprising man who would wish
to do large business, being in very publ
place. The reason for wishing to sell is that,
by reason Of his age, he Is unable to do
justice, and does not wish to act the dog in the
manger, and retain the property when not
near as valuable to him rs il would be in the
hands of an enterprising young man.
Payments arranged to SUIT the purchaser.
PHILIP P,KNAPPENBERGER.
Oct. 23, '63. 8w -'
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RumOrS of u Proposed Raid
Into PennSyIVania.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20th:-Rumors
are aaoat that the military authorities
here are making preparations for the
transportation of batteries anticipating
another raid in Pennsylvania: They
need confirmation.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-10-23

81 We read in Abolition papers Of
Brough joliication meetings all over
the Stale, in which large amounts are
expended in torch light professions, il
luminatiOns, music, burning powder, aud
in drinking end carousing generally
But there is no account Of any volun.
teering at any of these publications..
BrOugh patriotism expendS itself in gas.
A-Statesman.
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In the Car-iboo region thirty claims
are said 70 be yielding $45, ,0O0 each pei
month.
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THE OLD ESTABLISHED HOSPITAL,

October 1G, 1868. 3w$
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,

Washington, July 81, '63.
It is the duty Of every government to give
protection to the citizens of whatsoever class,
color or connection; especially soldiers in the
public service.
The law Of nations and customs Of war as car
ried on by civilized powers permit no distinction
as to color in the treatment Of pris oners of war.
For public enemies to sell or enslaye any cap
tured pei son on account OF his color and for no
offense against the laws OF war is relapse into
barbarism and crime against the civilization OF
the age.
The government of the United States-wil give
the same protection to all its soldiers, and if the
enemy shall enslave any one because of his color,
the otiense shall be punished by retaliation upon
the enemys prisoners i'll our possession.
1t is therefore ordered that every soldier Of
the United States killed in violation Of the laws
of war rebel soldier shall be executed; and for
every one enslaved by the enemy or sold into
slavery a rebel soldier shall be ploced at hard
labor on the public works and continued at such
labor until the other shall be released and receive
the treatment due to a prisoner OF war
TSigned A. LINCOLN.
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IF VckSburg was solo out, says the Clarion,
of Meridian, Miss, as is the general impression
among the soldiers with whom we have conversed
and tie people at large, the fact will afford US
one consolation amid the gloom that surrounds
US. We will have valid excuse 70 offer to the
world for tile loss Of the most important position
in the Confederacy! No man can guard against
assassination; no edifce can be entirely protect
ed from the stealthy approaches of perseverng
necndiary; and no nation or government can
always provide against treason. Now, If the
yankees bought Vicksburg, through PemberOn
as the British sought to buy West Point during
the war Of the revolution, through Benedict
Arnold, we can say to the governments of the
Cd world tiat we have been betrayed just as
they have been betrayed on many occasions, as
their history proves, and they will be bound 10
accept this explanation, instead OF doubling our
governmental capacity. But, should it appear
that we appointed to the command of our most
important military department, natural born
fool, whose stupendous assinity and snperhuman
stupidity prevented him from provisioning for a
long siege our most valuable stronghold, on our
most important river, thus causing it to fall into
the hands of the enemy after a siege of six
weeks, they will be justified III Withholding re-
cognition and in doubling our capacity to wisely
! govern ourselves.
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Ponce ORGANIzATIoN.-One of the strang-
est things which the present war has developed,
is the apathy Of southern people under the most
pressing emergencies We know that the ne
groes Of tile country are in many eases uncon-
troled, save by timid females, and in most cases
ONLY by old men or invalids and yet there has
been no police organisation worthy the name
We venture to suggest the outline Of plan OF
organisation for the two fold purpose of con
trolling the negroes under all circumstances, and
resisting raids should they be attempted
Let very white male in each ward who can
ride horse and shoot gun, organise into
the squads are thus organised, let the whole
form parish company with general com
mander Let each squad enroll the names OF
every male slave between the ages Of fifteen
and sixty years, in their ward. Then make it
| the duty of every squad, by a suitable parole,
to visit weekly each house where there Is 4 slave
on his roll, inquire into the conduct OF the ne
| groes, correct irregularities, and otherwise re-
uuire subordnation, keeping a record Of the
| condition of the negroes. II the general good
| demands movement Of all, or large portion
of the slaves of the parish, then all the sounds
can assemble at the parish site and cooperate.
Now if a cavalry raid is attempted We have
an organised military force to resist IT, We esng
gest that a meeting for organising in this ward
be held in Mount Lebanon, on Saturday next
and that Gen Felix Lewis, W. l.. Gambler, COL
/ G. w. Rogers, j. J. Harris and D. 4. Myers,
attend. and perfect the organisation.
RonfiSf
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TER NJ S

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Six months $6-No subscribers taken 70: less
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Persons wishing to discontinue must give two
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1NE DOLLAR for each subsequent one. Eight
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Obituary notices, marriages, public meetings,
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Personal advertisements 81 per square.
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An excellent writer observes that, person

An e1ceI.ent writer observes that, persons
whose circumstances enable them to dispense
with lahor and who, having no activity Of mind,
pass ther days in Ii1tIess idleness, are Of all
men, least to be envied. Not only are they too
frequently led into vices injurious to health, but
the nervous system, become the victim Of sloth;
ennui, hypochondriasis, indigestion, afflict these
unhappy mortals, who not seldom put an end to
their existence by suicide upon the toll of his
muscles or his Train, console himself by pond
ering on these facts; and let those who are in
dependent OF labor recollect that man is a social
being, and that the Creator has ordained that
useful exertion is essential to individual hap
piness.
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More Of the Indians.
LIBERTY HILL, WILLIAMSON Co., TExA
AnpuSt 10Th l96

August 10Th, 1868
ED. NEws:-Permit me through the columns
Of your paper to make few remarks in regard
to the situation of the families living on this
frontier which consist mostly OF women and
children, whose husbands, sons and brothers are
il the army. The Indians are thick amongst
us, stealing our horses and numbering our people.
On last Saturday, the 18th inst, they came in
open daylight, and in sight Of three houses, ,mur-
dered Mr.. johnson, wife and daughter, a little
girl eight years old Mr. johnson was pierced
with four arrows Mrs. johnson was shot nine
times, and the little girl stabbed in the throat
with lance. An infant babe was shot through
the arm and thrown in the brush where it re-
mained until next morning, when it was found
alive The wound is not considered dangerous
They then took the horses and made their escape
taking all the horses that happened to be in their
way. What is to become Of us is more than any
of us can tell. The governor says We must pro-
tect ourselves. Is it becoming in the governor
Of the proud State Of Texas to say that the women
and children must take of themselves? He has
cot few men stationed hundred miles west Of
us, but what good are they doing? They have
never stopped the Indians from coming III, for it
is certain fact that there are more Indians i'll
the country at this time, than has been since the
country was settled would like to know what
kind OF people Gov. Lubbock thinks we are!
Does he think US degraded set OF beings who
do not deserve the sympathieS Of an enlightened
people? Does he think that our husbands, sons
and brothers can stay in the army and tight tile
BATTLES of our country, when they hear that their
wives and little ones are being murdered by the
savage Indians? Ianswer 10. He says lie must
assist the southern cause, bat think when he
refuses protection to women and children, that
he is injQrng the cause, for say again that men
cannot fight, when they know that all that is
dear to them. on earth is in danger. for one,
am alone with my little children. My husband
has been III the army for sixteen months, and
know he is as to the south as any man living
He was not forced into the service by draft OF
inscription. He volunteered and lett his family
and went 10 help fight for our liberty but he lei
them satisfied, thinking that they would be pro
tected, but how will he feel, with hundreds Of
others, when they hear that their friends anC
neighbor8 have been murdered by the savage
Indians, and that the governor says the womer
and children must protect themselves. | say i
VIZ. are to be given up to our enemies, let IL
choose which we will 90 to. II we are to bt
murdered for Gods sake don't let it be done by
the savage Indians. When Gov. Lubbock caI
make II COnyenIeHU want nun 10 make a tOu
on the frontier and see What kind OF people
We are.
| II you think this is worth place in your papel
YOU can publish it, If not cgnsiGn it to oblivion
! A TRUE SOUTHERN WOMAN.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession of u H McWILEY.

Succession Of D. IT. McWILE
DY virtue Of writ Of sale to me directed by
Dthe Hon District Court, in and for the Parish
of Caddo and State aforesaid | will proceed to
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, on
Saturday, the 5th day OF september, 1868,
o'clock, P. NJ, in the town of Greenwood, Caddo
parish.
All the personal property belonging to the sue
cession of D. H. McWILEY, deceased.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, provided the property
brings its appraised value, and such portion of
value will be immediately re6fered at the same
place and time on credit of twelve months
w. P. HARRISON, administrator.
.
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ToTHE PREACHERS OF EAST TEXAS Rio GRANDE
CoNTERENCEs.-We are now cut off from com.
nunication with the church cast of the Missis.
sippi, and may possibly remain so for some time.
How long it will be until the meeting of our
general conference we cannot tell. There are
several interests of the church in which unity of
acton of the Texas conference is very desirable
In view of these facts, we call for a conference
of delegates from the three conferences above
named, and suggest that they meet at Chappell
Hill, the first Thursday in December next and
that the ratio Of representation be the same as that
in the general conference. We suggest Chappen
Hill as the place because of its centraty and the
known hospitality and iberality Of It's people.
We suggest the first Thursday in December be.
cause it is the earliest practblc time after the
meeting of the conferences.
The conferences will discuss the matter and
elect delegates with or without instructions, as
they may see proper. or course We can only
suggest such meeting. We sincerely hope all
the conferences will act upon the suggestion, and
that conference of delegates will be held at the
time and place above indicated.
Very truly yours, j. W. SHIPMAN.
Agent Advocate and depository.
Papers friendly to the church will confer a
favor by inserting the above once.
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ESCAPED FROM JAIL.-On the night of the
l4th of this month, some unknown parties went
into the house of Mr.. Park (tbe jailer in this
place. and stole the Jail keys, and from thence
proceeded to the jail and unlocking the doors,
entered and released from the iron cage the
negro man confined for attempting to murder
Matt. Mayer, and made good their escape with
the negro.
Mr.. Durham, sheriff of this county has offered
reward for the negro and the principal party
engaged in getting him off 1t is believed the
negro will be run toward Houston or into Lou.
siana. It IS to be hoped they will be arrested
and the thief and jail-breaker severely dealt
with. No mercy should be shown one who
would steal negro confined in Jail for heinous
crime, and run him for the purpose Of making
money. Henderson (Ieaas) Times.
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A gentleman who has taken some pains to
keep a full account OF the returns OF the election
as they came in, informs US that so far the returns
foot up total Of p, o. votes, and he calculates
there may be some $500 or 1910. 0 more still TO
come in. Up to this time Aarrah is ahead of
Chambers about 4000 votes. THERE'S, therefore,
very llttle doubt that Murrah is elected governor
Of Texas. r. weston News.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT, TRANSMITS. /
SHREVEPORT, La, August 26, 1868. J
GENERAL ORDERS.

GENERAL ORDERS,
No. SO.
IN accordance with the proclamation Of the
L president, general pardon and amnesty is
hereby granted to all officers and soldiers now
absent without leave in the department of Trans
Mississippi, who will return to duty by the 3Oth
day of September, prox mo.
Officers and enlisted men absent from their
commands east of the Mississippi river, will under
this amnesty report as follows, viz: Those front
Arkansas, at the Camp Of Instruction at Wash
ington and district headquarters; from Texas, at
Bonham and Houston; from Louisiana, at Shreve-
port and district headquarters and they will be
permitted toj join any regiment Of their own corps
they mayselect.
This amnesty and pardon shall also extend to
all who have been convicted and are undergoing
sentence for absence without leave or desertion,
excepting only those who have been twice con-
victed thereof BY command Of
Lieut.. Gen. E. KIRBY SMITH.
S. S. ANDERSON, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas papers copy (
times. sept2 At
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s5O REW ARD.

20 Mrs. Burch's in Caddo parish, a BLACK
1svA~&a Mule, branded on the left fore shoulder
with the letter Il, trimmed name and tail, she has
the mark of the harness on her shoulders and
back, l2 or Is hands high, quick motioned. l
will give $50 reward for her delivery to me at
Mrs Burch's or S25 to have her confined where i
can get her. Il. B. OURRIE.
Caddo Parish, August %, 1s8s-2t~
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CIRCULAR

ORDNANCE BUREAU,
Richmond, July p, 1862.
- EQUISITI0NS for the same articles must
q not be made upon the different araenals at
the same time.
The attention Of the Chief Ordnance Officers Of
armies and departments is called this point. as
such practice leads to confusion and waste Of
ordnance stores.
GSigned) J. GORGAs, Col.
Official. Chief Of Ord
THos G. RHETr,
Maj, / Cbf Of Ord Arty. D. TN
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ENROLLING OFFICE.

CADDo PARISH,
Shreveport, August rs, 1883.
Conscripts TO As.
IN accordance with orders from the Conscript
L Bureau, Dept Trans Miss, all persons in
Caddo Parish subject to conscription will report
to this office on or before the 10th of September
proximo. The examining surgeon will be IN at
tendance every day for the purpose Of examining
conscrlpJs claiming exemption on account q
physical disability, Those claiming exemption
by reason of their occupation are required 70
prove their claims and take nut exemption papers.
E. MASON, 1t. Col,
Sent 81 and Confederate Enrolling Officer.
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CONSCRTPTS DETAILS REYOKED.

ENROLLING OFFICE, CADDo PARIsH,
SHREVEPORT, August 18th 1868.
4 Ii details or exemptions of agents, owners
IA and overseers of thirty slaves issued from
this office, are revoked Conscripts having such
details, will report to this Office for duty, within
Is days, or be considered as deserters.
e. MASON, Lieut.-Col.
and Confederate Enrolling Officer
SbreveOort SnDtenbpr IS62
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$50 REV ARD.

sM RANAwAY from the subscriber about the
"a 1lth inst the negro boy Eugene, Of
NJ black complexion, about feet, inches
" high, aged about IS years, well built
About week since he was seenin Bossier parish,
opposite fort Boggs, in company with some runa,,
WAYS, from the public works, and it is supposed
that he has gone in the direction Of Minden;; La.
The above reward will be paid for his delivery
to me, or his confnementin in any jail.
Shrnuennrt Anonst o. 186S.2t*
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'John," said doting parent TO her german.
dizing son, do YOU really think yon can eat the
whole of that pudding with impuni3?"
Il don't know, ma, replied the young hopefu1
"bnt guess can with a spuon.n
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" ALL officers and soldiers belonging to
L L. the garrisons Of Vicksburg and Port Hud-
son previous to the surrender of those places who
may be within the department Of TransMissis-
sipp either by furlough or otherwise, will report,
by the 18th day of September next or at the ex-
piraton Of their furlough, at one Of hefollowing
named places, viz-those from Arkansas, at the
camp OF Instruction at Washington, Ark, from
Missouri, at Little Rock, Ark, from Louisiana at
the camp of Instruction, near Shreveport, La,
from Texas, at the place directed BY Maj Cen.
Magruder. The quartermaster department VIII
furnish necessary transportation to officers and
men reporting il compliance with this order.
BY command of
Lieut. Gen. &. KIRBY SMITH.
S. S. ANDERSON, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas papers copy 8
times. sept2-3t
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LOUISIANA Baptist.

It may not be known as 1t should be, that
peaches can be preserved in good favor by
simply cutting in two, extracting the stone and
drying with the skin or peel doWnwards. Ii
very large, it may be as we'll to cut the peach into
three parts 1t is not necessary to peel and cut
up into small pieces, as some suppose; much OF
the juice and favor are lost by this mode, and
all retained by the plan above stated.
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F0TTND.

A PocKEr Book. containing the des-
rs zz1 criptive list of George Briilop, fine
iN&55z..&%S tooth comb and small sum of money
39222z424ZEy The owner can recover the same by
Proving property and paving charges,
Apply at this Office, or to
Shreveport, August 26, 1868.
V111TIN AND GUITAR STRINGS,
rT7ST received and for ssle cheap, large lot.
trsTeS A. W MILLER.
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J. 7. BENJAMIN, secretary Of State.
THE BOY JES,

THE BOY JES,
&S AN Albino came to my house, six miles
"a from Shreveport, representing himselflost
n he is about 10 years old, says he belongs to
- Gus. Russell, a refugee from Bayou Maeon,
near Delhi the owner can find the boy at my
huoSe. ;. Is. JONES.
Caddo Parish, August 19, 1853.
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If any one speak i'll OF thee, consider whether
he hath truth OH his side; and If 50, reform
thyself, that his eenSures may not ei5se: ines.