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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-29
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN
4 O'CLOCK, p. M
TO THE FREEMAN

New YORK. April 20. The Washington In
teA;Seneer of Tuesday morning announces that
Gen. Hooker commenced forward movement
Monday morning. Heavy masses of artillery
and troops were crossing the Rappahannock at
sunrise. The Tribune SAWS the 7th and 18th
army corps,and the cavalry corps took the lead.
CAIRO, April %. Affairs at Cape Giradeau
are at an end. The rebels are in full retreat on
the Bloomfield road, with Gen. McNiel in close
pursuit. 1t was Gen. McNiels intention TO send
a force to the enemys rear for the purpose of
destroying the bridge over the White river, thus
cutting off their retreat. Should he succeed
most Of the rebel force will be captured. Fears
are entertained that the Federal force from New
Madrid, which numbers only 1000, may be over
wnemed by the enemy. who are 1000 strong.
All of Gen. McNles pursuing forces are mount
cd. "'
In the attack on the rebel camp Sunday night
500 or 600 prisoners were taken, and number
killed and wounded. The rebels have cam plete-
ly stripped the county through which they
have passed, making no distinction between
friend and foe.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-29

New YORK, April 90 The steamship Empire
City, from New Orleans the Goth, via. Key
West the 24th, has arrived.
Capt. Baxter reports that news has been re-
ceived from Gen. Banks. He had taken pCs.
session Of the Opelousas railroad and opened
communication with Admiral Farragut above
Port Hudson. Gen. Banks captured large
number Of prisoners, large amount of stores,
cotton, ammunition. &c.
The H,raLds dispatch says that the alleged
discovery of telegraphic communication with
the rebels across the Rappahannock is a hoax.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
From the W ashington CARTE.
The Delaware Election.

Whether the contest would have been hotly
contested one or not had the orders Of Schenck
not been issued. we are not prepared to say
Until these orders were promulgated. how ever
We thought the chances favorable 81 the election
OF Mr Brown. We we're informed that Kent and
Sussex. notwithstanding al the exertions OF Mr..
Smithefs friends would have given Mr. Brown
nrgec myorits than they gave TO Mr. Temple:
and We were induced 10 believe that New Castle
county would have given Mr. Smithers a much
less majority than Il gave To Nj Temple The
Republicans themselves, a. the election approach
ed. doubtless began to fear the defeat os their
cauddate hence the clamor which was raised the
two or three days prior To the issuing Of the mill
tary orders. for such action. Nor did tbey become
confident until these orders were published.
On Monday evening understood some OF
the Democrats became possessed 81 the order OF
Gen Schenck II was read in their association.
and after some consideration. il WAS resolved that
Mr. Brown should not actively proceed further
with the canvass, accordingly several gentlemen
we're sent TO Christina. Nj where ne was nd
vertsej 10 speak that evening with directions 10
tender suitable apology for the absence OF the
Democratic candidate This was done. the gen
remen finding a large meeting there assembled
\ meeting OF the Democratic State Central Com
mittee aud the delegates 20 the last Democratic
State Convention. and such gentlemen OF the
tAfiN - tohiN pc Eot toTetucis WIS hIHhHuceu 70
be held al New Castle on Tuesday The con.
cluson arrived at by that meeting Nill lie found
in an address in our columns this morning This
addre,s. IN connection with the orders of Gen
Schenck were printed and circulated through
The county and State on Wednesday morning.
On THURSDAY morning. a large body OF troops
landed At the foot OF Fourth sireet-loaded, Fl xed
bayonets and marched % Market street, stacked
their arms IN the CITY Hall yard. aud were dis
tributed in squads At the various polls. So far as
we have heard. the men conducted themselves
with propriety.
OF course. we cannot at this writing tell what
will be the ultimate effect OF the address issued
oy rhe Democrats IT. present effect will be TO
give Nc. Smithers almost the unanimous vote. ss
50 far a. we have heard. very few Democrats will
attend the polls.
The vote in the citv. on Thursday. vas / .ole.
Mr. Smithers received the whole vote Mf.
Brown did not receive vote, 50 far as We have
heard.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

A New York letter to the Hartford Times
cords the following:

New York letter to the Hartford Times re-
cords the following:
Many years ago a student. thoroughly imbued
with doctrines OF aboitionism graduated from
Yale College, and studied for the ministry into
which ne was in due time admitted During the
frst year OF his priestly life he oficiaiei AS u
cAndidnte Mt various churches in Connecticut and
New York, but received no call from any source
gill he introduced his anti slavery Bible doctrine
10 a small society in the eastern part of Massa.
chusetts Here he was appreciated: here he SET
tied anu preached the dogmas OF Calvin and abO-
lilon for nearly four years At length, finding
his sheep were scattering, he suddenly taken
with Southern (instead of European) fever, re
signed charge and went South try the climate
OF the plantations of Georgia. While there he he
came acquainted with the daughter OF n wealthy
planter, and, ia the course of few months mar
red her The noble hearted Georgian gave his
daughter as marriage portion, fine plantation
the Savannah River, and four hundred slaves.
whore the happy couple lived. surrounded by
fruits. flowers, willing aud afiectionate servants
and every enjoyment that heart could wish for
three years At the end of that time they mu
tualy agreed to dispose Of their property and re
move to New York The slaves were accord
ingly sold at the highest market price. and the
plantation itself was bought by South Carolini-
all at a high figure and the couple, with their
gold. were soon on their way to- this city Upon
their arrival here, the money was invested in
city and bank stocks, (and is still paying hand
some dividends) After time our young slave
holder received and accepted call from one of
our up-town churches, where he NAV now be
heard every Sabbath denouncnc the sin Of
slavery the greatest of all sins. and the rafic
in human flesh stu which 'hel alone can blot
ontr' Oh, the times, &c
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
From the Detroit Free Press.
A Rrief but Eventual History.

This history OF Federal soldier named Robert
Lime. who entered the service AS private ia
LOOMS Battery. has many features which char
ncierizes il as one of extraordinary qualities.
Briefly summed up it was as follows:
After being in that COMPANY nearly wear. he
discharged for physical disability. lie then
returned to this city. His STAY here limited,
and the next heard OF hlm he vas in Nashville,
connected with some sutler. Shortly after this
he was chief clown in aforementioned the
sword and other gasrouomlc feats OF more or
less wonderful nature. He then, according to
reports. entered Kentucky regiment OF caval-
~. but soon closed his connection with this
troop, whether by discharge deserton il not
generally known. When next heard from he
sergeant in indiana regiment OF in
iantry iron which he deserted TO enlist in another
in which greater honnties were paid. Another
regiment. offering still larger bonus induced
him to risk the chances agsir. lie did 80, aud
the next heard OF him he was prisoner in the
Indisna Peuitentarv, awaiting court martial for
MS numerous enlisments The trial resulted IN
conviction. and he sentenced 20 be shot.
The extreme penalty, however WAS commuted
bv he President 20 one years hard labor with
chain and ball Now there is petition. signed
by the commissioned officers OF Kentucky com
pany of artillery, sent 10 the head OF Executive
cemency. prusine for full pardon for the de
serter, tina, ne NAV receive Lieutehapcy in that
company. Verify he IS lucky man, and the
officers OF that battery are "a funny people
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

The following circular has been issued:
NV YoRK Nov Q IS


NV York. Nov. g. 1863
DEAR SIR: You are especially invited to at
tend convention to be held at Cincinnati. Ohio,
on the Sd day of December next, at - NJ tor
the purpose OF consultation and taking such ac-
ton as may be deemed effective to secure
the nomination and election OF conservative
men in the approaching Presidential cam
paign. The meeting will be composed of
old line Wings, War Democrats and
conservative men, without regard to former
party predilections-frends of Jackson Webster,
Clay and Crttenden. who desire TO preserve the
Union and the Constitution unmpaired who are
willing to take their stand upon the Keutacky
platform. opposed alike to secession and abolition
fanaiicism who believe that the war should be
carried on until those in armed revolt are com
PEELED TO obey the Constitution and the laws Of
Congress. ana who hold that the State govern
ments suspended by the revolt, should be re-
stored under State constitutions respectively.
All such persons are invited to he present
The meeting will be he'd under the auspices
of the National Conservative Union Committee
appointed at the recent Rochester Convention. of
which the venerable patriot, Amos Kendall. is
Chairman. That committee has been called to
meet at the same time and place In his letter %
the Secretary. Mr. Kendall writes:
The only sure platform Tor patriot men who
love the Union is the Constitution as il is With
the gentlemen whose names YOU mention (mem
bers OF the committee.) am prepared to co ope
rate in the attempt to Unite the conservative ele
ments of the country in the next Presidential
election, and it seems to me no time should be
lost in determining upon line of policy to be
steadily pursued henceforth -
Persons arriving to attend the meeting will
please report their names to the National Com
mittee. at the Burnett House Enclosed please
hnd proceedings OF the Rochester meeting
Your presence Is earnestly solicited, that we
may have the benefit of your counsel
B. r STEVENS. Secretary
l05 East Forty ninth street. n. Y.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS.
General McCieIIan,s orders 10 Gen-
erai Butler.

From the New Tors Journal 81 Commerce.
Little by little. in spite Of the efforts At Wash
ington 20 suppress them. begin 70 get At the
details Of the work done by Gen. Mcclellan, add
the greatness Of the debt OF gratitude which the
country owes him. Mason Brothers, New York,
have published Mr.. Psrton's History Of General
Butler in New Orleans. containing much new
matter. IL seems that Gen. Mcclellan is en-
titled to credit FOR laying down the plan of oper-
atoms in the Southwest. and il Gen Batter had
done all that he was ordered to do, We should
have hsd very different story from there. Gen
McCleIlan's genius and foresight: are admirably
exhibited IN the orders under which Butler went
70 New Orleans, and shateyer credit is due 10
military operations there clearly belongs TO the
Young Commander Chief. The orders as
follows:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
STATE ITEMS.

-DKArH or Mas GKs. HovEr.-The wife of
General a. P. HovEY died At Mount Vernon on
Tuesday last.
-DEsTRucTIvE FIKE-We learn from The Sui
livsn Democrat that on Tuesday night last the
barn OF DIR. John Mckee. who resides one mile
north OF Sullivan. was destroyed by FIRE. with all
it, contents At the time of the burning there
were 10 the barn and the stables connected sith
It ten head of horses. a Gov. hue Durham bull
four hundred bushels Of corn. sixtIen bushels of
wheat, several tuns Of hay. wagon, and All his
farming implements-the whole of which was
entirely consumed The loss of property will no
doubt exceed 81 000 on which Se learn SIR
Mckee had an Insurance TO the amount of 81 2UO.
The Commissioners Of Monroe county have
ordered the payment OF 800 additional bounty
to all who volunteer to fiji up the qsota required
from that COUNTY
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

FEptRAL ExPENprruREs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun states that
the Government is now issuing paper 10 the rate
OF SI00nO00 daily. The actuA average ex
penditure daily is estimated At 81 $50 900. aud
for the nex' ye.rat $500 900 600 IL is estimated
It the Treasury that for the coming fiscal wear
there will be an income Of 5 - 600 900 from in
terual taxes, and 800 900 600 from duties 1t
will require the larger portion OF this to pay the
terest on the national debt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
DANCING.
BOOKS.
From the Home Journa

From the Bone Journal
eft is und, rstood be the work of a gentleman who
has achieved success in other departments OF literature"
From the American Literary Gazette and Publishers
Circular.
owe have had a grea, many kinds Of Novels lately
There have been Catholic Pu>evite. High Church Low
Church. No Church, Presbyterian Raptst Methodist and
Unteran Novels. There have been Novels written by
Union ia behalf OF the Union. and Novels written by
rebels prove that the doctrine OF secession Is
summate flower Of human wisdom. There have been
Novels written in IN interest OF przefgnting spiritual
ISM free love ana vegetable diet. We understand hat
a Novel; Round the Block, which will be a decided de-
parturc from this sort Of thing Is passing through the
press OF Appleton Co. II il bolt attempt put the
Novel back the old platform of romantic literature
where neitaer doctrines theories gugh but the
sole the novelist entertain his readers
Much D. also made Of the OF which Is essential sadly
neglect, and surred IN these latter days Novel read
who have been longing for he Iood old
sort, maze out Of bran new American materials. will
eagerly wait The appearance Of Round the Block "
" FRary orders should be forwarded 20 the publish
ers, there great ii cult in getting books mauusc
tured this season, AMI the supply will necessarily be de-
hcient.
IT F'se"t free bv mail receipt Of price.
nOv25 or
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
,, nocrutic state CONFERENCE.-The
~ the Democratic state Central
S,m sn ttee.

~ the Democratic state Central
C>mmttte
The Democratic State Central Committee met
yeAerday. The meeting was fully attended. and
aft free iuterchangeof views and consultation
vi prominent members of the party from all
SCI Ons OF the State, il was unanimously resolved
By Jhe Committee to hold a State Nominating
Cotventon Immediately after the meeting OF the
neIf Democratic National Convention. IL is
in Nay next. or early in June A resolution was
sd!.)ted by the Committee, requesting the
Democratic National Committee to call
Neionsl Democratic Convention Mt as early
da a. practicable-not later than May or June
he following resolution was unanimously
All pied. providing for the selection of delegates
to he Democratic National Convention:
yesolDsd. That this committee respectfully and
ea eesty recommend the Democrats i'm the sew
era Congressional Districts Of the State of Indi.
anAto meet in their respective Districts on the
sunday of January. 1861. or ss soon thereafter
as.nay be convenient, for the purpose of appoint
inl1'n each iwo delegates and two alternateS TO
Oh Naiioral Democratic Convention.
is hoped that this recommendation of the
G. nmi;tee will meet with the concurrence and
re4 onse of the Democracy Of the Congressional
Dtficts. and that the day made memorable in
the history OF the nation by the Hero of New
o teans will be thus commemorated by those
wi respect his patriotism. his unselfish devo-
liz, To the Union. his gallant services in be.
b. Of his country aud the political principles
HI SO earnestly maintained A. necessary TO the
pei petuation OF free. constitutional govern
The Committee appointed an Executive Board
csx sistiug Of five members. VIZ Messrs J J
Bt sHAN. ]. 5 arHoS. AourLLA JOINS. H.
HlLL and JANIS b RYAN. to aid in developing a
nj re efficient organization of the Democratic
rEty Of Indiana and in the dissemination OF
81 nd political principles.
arhe Committee adjourned to meet on the ODD
d, Of February next
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

~ The 'War Democrats" of Ohio. indiana
and Illinois are advertised to meet in Chicago on
the 25th of this month. We suggest that they
meet = some recruiting office. don Federal mi
forni, and show their faith by their works New
Albany Ledger.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

- Speaking of The alleged abuse of Federal
soldiers in rebel prisons. the Richmond Enquirer
saws:
IF we are starving ourselves, how can
We keep them from starvinsI Bu, the truth i
that, though strailened in our own means Of life,
are doing well for our prisoners for
ourselves -
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
Gucoudfttouai Uutouism.

he favorite expression of the Republicans
4 s-a-days is that they are for the Union with
u why or wherefore A leader II this party
Ex-senator WILSON. Of Massachusetts,. He re
: IDS himselfa Union man par excellence. la a
lech delivered short time ago. he uttered the
Sowing sentiment, which illustrates his idea of
ienism:
t'This extra anxiety about the Union is merest
4 t. The country is sick oft The sad fate of
~ chiefs Of the Union CRY Tor the past three
9.rs must convince every member of wbra-
i1n that this sitting up with the Union does not
~ expenses -
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

REruRNED.-Mr G. T Tborne. Commissioners
for taking the votes Of the Wisconsin troops or
and near the Mississipp River, returned last
week. having proceeded FAR as Vicksburg
The 18th regiment. which distinguished Itself al
Corinth and Iuka. aud which ~as the only regi
ment. il Is said. that reached is position during
the memorable charge on the OBJ Of May, cast
30 votes tor the Democratic ticket AMI - for
the Republican
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
the Governor OF Indiana

The ere den, Of the United States having desgnsied
haufy. the 18th day Of November, Instant a. Day
Of In ksgivins.
Tk fore. I. ouvxs p. MozrcS. Governor Of Indiana.
10 he spart said DAY. and call upon the people
ofthe observe the same in sscord.nce with the
pEoclt ss,on Of the President.
Let as people thank and praise Almighty God Tor the
nsnl s-rcies He has shown daring the past year.
and ISy Him. with humble hearts, TO sti protect guide
AMI es- and the inestimable blessings q
Uaiy Ind Peace TO bleeding and suffering country.
Cts at the Executive Department, indianapolis, this
9Th ofNovember. A. d., 1ss3.
dt4d OLIVER p. MOTION.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
BOOKS, &C.
LAW BOOKS.
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A DIGEST or THE DECISIONS OF rHE SUPREME
n Court a the Sste 81 Indiana, comprising the
reported ia the eight volumes Of backfofd ard the
sixteen volumes II udiana Reports foeiher sith the
Revised Statutes OF the state enh die IN the edition
Of Gavin Hord. by Edwin A. Dayis. l. l.. h. vol.
IS
The first edition of this valuable "a completely
hauStef I'm less than three months from the time %
publication. edition. printed ins white paper.
ready. rhis u % the complete and
arranged dgests published and has received the
highest Communications q be legal profession.
The Hon. M. N. RAY say.
The Digest l. In ST. plan and IL
il useful 10 the profession. This II abrdgement IL
the Reports but genuine digest Of them"
The Hon. DAVID MclDvSAID saws
ut l. no small comineRdst Of the work that IL 10
Digest not only Of all Supreme Court decisions which
have be- published, but also Of all the ne4ern
now IN force.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

- The opening Of the Mississippi is so much
q reality that the receipts Of cotton at New
Orleans are becoming sufficient to give the levee
OF that city an appearance Of real activity.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
WAN E D.
M EDiCaL.
MEDICAL.
How to Keep in Good Health,
What is the Cause of Disease.

TuNHR PRIMARY CAUSE or EVERY DISEASE THAT
flesh Is heir tois imparty 81 the blood The blood
becomes impure from maiy Impure air change
of weather holesome food snd exposure among
the principal Of iupuriy u The blood The symp
giddiness heada be. confused thoughts. eyes
dull and heavy, drOwsne> constipation u the bowels,
bed taste the mouth foul tongue liver complaints,
pains in the back aud legs loss Of appetite, sleepess
hts collie cramp pain and ;ghiness Of the chest
burn. govt aud rheumatism, pukng and purgng, chlls
and fcvers less these. aud long
train of troublesome aud dangerous affections. al If
which be prevented cured by taking few dsse-
OF DR.. STRICBLAND'S NEGFTABl.E PURIFYING ANTI
BILIOUS PILLS They will purify the blood and put the
stomach bowels aud liver healthy condition They
are particularly suitable for chronic and nervous dis
eases. Every family and every soldier should keep a
supply Of these Pills. many seases obviated by
their They mild and safe medicine, and can be
taken at any tine without danger Of taking cold
Sold by all Druggist. To any part recept Of
IS and a stamped enveop. addressed DR. STRiCK-
LAND East Fourth street. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

~ fop just returned to England from a
Continental tour was asked how be liked the
ruins OF Pompei Not very we'll. was the reply;
"thev are 80 deeadfully out of repairl"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

s8- Col Geo. III. Hanks. Superintendent OF
Freedmen IN the Gulf Department, on his return
home TO Burlington. Conn. was assaulted With
rotten eggs The Hartford Cour~nt rightly -ay =
iAls wss mean business
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

eFTbe Terre Hauie Journal Saws there are
over one husdred men in camp rear that CITY,
volunteers to be raised by the Seventh Congress
sional District
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26

The Chicago Times charges that the
original .drafi Of the Emancipation Proclamation
has been ella ndestiney sold for 50 600 Instead OF
being put up in she open market, - promised.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-26
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