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The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-10-16


THE THoUGHTLEss MOTHER" Mother"
said delicate little girl, 81 have broken your
china vase
"WeI, you are careless, troublesome lit
Itching always in some mischief; go up stairs
and stay in the closet till send for you."
And this was Christian mothers answer
to the fearful little eulprit who had struggled
with and conquered the temptation to tell a
falsehood to screen the fault.
With disappointed, disheartened, and sad
dened look, the child obeyed and at that mo-
ment was crushed in her little heart the sweet
flower of truth, perhaps never again in after
years to be revived to life.
Why 5EFF u os-His LAST LEGs.-Because
we gave him the grant (Grant) of Vicksburg
and he couldn't hold it; we gave him the
banks Banks of Port Hudson and they de-
stroyed his best gardner (Gardner), and all
he raised during the last two years; we gave
him mead (Meade) at Gettysburg and he
couldn't swallow it; we have his best wagner
(Wagner) fast at Charleston I; compelled him
to haul in his brag Bragg and get in the lee
| (Leel of his rebel army.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-10-16

Who said that all men are created equal?
Thomas Jefferson, the Father of Democracy.
Who gave the negroes the right of suffrage
in New York? The Democratic party.
Who presided over the Convention which
gave this privilege to negroesf Martin Van
Buren,, Democrat
Who afterwards elected Martin Van Bu-
rem to the Presidency of the U. 81 The DEM
ocratic party.
Who married negro woman and by her
had mulatto childrenf Richard NJ. johnson,
good Democrat.
Who elected Richard NJ johnson, Vice-Presi-
dent of the United States? The Democratic
party.
If President Van Buren, had died and Rich
ard M. johnson had become President, who
would have become the Democratic mistress
ofthe White HouseY The samenegro woman.
Who made the negroa citizen of the State
of Maine? The Democratic party.
Who enacted a similar law in Massachu-
sets ? The Democratic party.
Who gave thenegro q right tovote in New
Hampshire? The Democratic party.
Whopermitted every colored person owning
$3.50 in New York to become a voter2 A Gene
raj Assembly purely Democratic.
Whorepealed the law of Ohio, whichrequired
negroes to give bonds and security before set
ting in that State? The Democratic party.
Who made mulattoss legal voters in Ohio
A Democratic Supreme Court ofwhich Ruber
Wood was Chief Justice.
What became Of Ruben Wood? The Demo
cratic party elected him Governor three times
and he is still leader of the Democratic par
ty,
Who helped to give free negroes the RICH
to vote in Tennessee, under her Constitution
of 1852 Gen. jackson,
Was Gen. Jackson a good Democrat? HI
generally passed as such.
Who with the above facts and many others
staring them in the face, are continual,
whining aboutnegro suffrage and negro equal
tyr The Democrtic party,
All these things were done by Democrats
and yet they deny being in favor of negr'
equality, and charge it upon the Republican,
just like the thief who cries stop thief tn
loadest,
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NEAR AcoUIA CREEK,
March dth 1862

Owing to the great exposure and terrible deoom.
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Letter from the Rev. N, Z. GILps, st. Clairs
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Letter of Rev. E. F. CRANE, Chaplain of the 10Th
New York Regiment.
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SOLDIERS HoMK, SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
CINCINNATI, ONO, Jan. 10th, 1868.

have given your Plantation Bitters to hundreds
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DR.. w. A. CHILDs, Surgeon of the Tenth Vermont
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WnLARD's HOTEL,
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GENTLEMEN: We require another supply Of your
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The New York herald., 1863-06-27
NEWSPAPER AcCoUNrS
Appeal Of Governor Bradford for voiun.
neutrality-suspicious. for the Defence oi
BalsimOre-thc News from Westeru
Maryland, &c.

Appeal OF Governor Bradford for voiun-
teers-Prcparatlons for the Defence OF
Baisinore-the News from Western
From the baltimore American. June 22.l
rns REsEiS At pEpxxicx cx SUNDAY
We learn telegraph that another party about one
hundred mounted rebels, principally Maryianders, from
the direction Of South Nountain entered Frede ck s
driven out Of The soSn BY party % M ana
cavalry, who visited the town about the same time
They returned again shortly after dinner considerably
reinforced, and In turn drove our out Of the city
A. tho latest accounts last evening there was a parry
q about hundred and Gfty Maryland rebels Il
friends and families hut robes were believed
10 be this side Of Boouesboro and haeerstowu.
THE RgBELs AT MOxocAcY.
For several days past bright lookout has been kept
by the railroad employees al the Monocacy bridge Tor the
appearance Of the rebels and although rumors in abund
sncs had reached them. they still maintained po
s,,iops until seven O'Clock on Saturday evening During
the Afternoon the country people with rumors Of
the crossing and approach Of enemy from various
quarters but oper ator p Fulton was Determined
not 70 csve his post until be had ositive evidence OF
their approach band car was 1 the bridge, ard an
O'Clock however, party II rebel made their ap
pearance on the hill west OF the bridge and after care
TO- reconoissance moved on 70 me main body which
discovered on the turnpike snd they dsshlng
along towards the station the eexraphc INSTRUMENT was
removed and all the desla atches secured. In low mi
nuss the whole ary remaining nine IN number ipclud.
ing tbree government scouts commenced TO prope tbe
selves towards Baltimore, aud proceeded TO the Relay
House, distance OF forty-fve miles In seven hcnrs
reaching there al an early hour sunday morning hay
log uaye al night This u probably the gre ttest diz
tance ever travelled Ia so short time a hand car
REBEL AMY AT ANIIErAM.
The refugees from the Upper Potomac who arrived az
the Monucscy Saturday reported an immense rebel
army as having crossed the Potomac west OF Hapsr's
Fory, some estimating them high twenty to orty
thousand The scouts however say they witnessed
the crossing from their hiding places the mcuntains
report that not less than twenty thousand rebels crossed
the Potomac on saturday morning in the vicinity OF the
Antietam battle ground consisting Of Infantry artillery
and cavalry tbs d~abtess portion OF ,hc corps cf
N "A An.
The New York herald., 1863-06-27

on the railroad and northeast OF the capital The
other Is road Of much recent Construction, called
the Frederick ia nDke leading 20 this city from Ere Ter
lex and leading Also by branch turnpike, u Annapolis
Junction. II II is Gen Lees intention 10 move on
Baltimore before he attacks Washington he VIII
march ON the latter road by way OF Elcots Mills This
road enters Baltimore at Baltimore street, aud its ap
proach TO the ciiy vel defended by strong work re-
Gently erreed f il is his intention 10 move ON the rail
road between this city and the capital and 10 cut that
before atiarS ~ either city nc will also march this
road, but by he bra which kes the railroad at An
napo!is Junction hy good country road which pass
ing through Rockville s.rk,s he railroad at B.adens
burg.
II is, of course not allowable 10 give any details about
the movements OF Genera ioOker's army On the other
haud II quite evident that General Lees movements
are designed to force locker il possible. hghi awy
from the neighbor Lood OF tn capital This pr baby
the only thing that would udgce Genera Ice TO attack
Baltimore aud IN order 10 eject this end Is possoie
that General Lee maneuvre the neli heoruoud 9"
Frederick City and of Baltimore for several days before
he advances 10 he grand attack. The dstrce from IRE
der ok TO hing by OF the National road Is ory
mi Baltimore and Anneros Junction are each about
the same distance from Frederick.
All the apparent movements OF the rebels III the
direction o. Harrisburg and ptsbug are ieints executed
by guerilas
The New York herald., 1863-06-27

II may nave becn the cmmencement OF the first battle Of
any hasn ude IN the Cumberland valley; but cannot
ye " was fsireshine 60 see the stirring eject The sound
pouuoeu on lhe camp The seemed quite ntere ted
a. tLe l'o,pect OF brush with the enemy and rubbed
eer hsnns ID gseIn anticipation This good sign OF
raw reg ment lhe men OF the Fourth all we'll and
the neral sentiment here THAI Ae W sh we had
more OF them" There sick list tn spea ng Of la
the New YORK regiments this vicinity. The BuriiO
battery has been consolidated with Company of tho
Fourth artillery.
Ex roRTInNS
There has been great deal OF complaint made by the
troops extortions pracced upon them by the citizens
oi TINS town. and with justice. some soldiers cmplan
That they have been charged fifty cents for filling their
canteens with water. Indeed, this town much
honester and had much aircr year ago than
has 70 day. IL must be remembered, however, that
troops have been Almost continually passing through 1t
since the war began aud thai many impostu-es OF bad
money &c have been passed upon its people. As AN
ca sas especially corrupt, IL would be too much 70
expect arilsburg to be IN exec 1ton
The New York herald., 1863-06-27
the ronOsyyana raiders We hear of no Other large force

the ennsyvana raiders We hear OF other large force
IN this vicinity,
An naarm was occasioned last night about ten O'Clock
which had the effect Of getting under arms IL
see MS that some Of cavalry who had been ol on
scout came IN through SOomnns Gap, where they were
hred upon by arighted picket who immediat ~ ran
In towards the picket and reported large bodies
OF rebel cavalry coming in upon them. III IN turn
fired their pieces and those next and ne and next until
II reports sounded, which gave the apea anee
Of general attack all sides. The oag roll sound
ed, Off we went, pelmell, into line of battle, where
remain until daylight waiting for the expected attack
morning without bringing any graybacks with
IT, when pckets reposted and ali went smooth
by again.
All is quiet now, and, think, will remain so.
The New York herald., 1863-06-27
HARRISBURG, Pa, June rs, 1858.
TuH SCARE.

Most Of the citizens OF Harrisburg strongly remind me
us OF the fable OF the Shepherd Boy and the wo Be
they been agreeaby disappointed three
times when they looked for rebeous VISITORS they con
clude that the eucmy not coming at all, shape
their conduct accordingly Some OF tho cautious
however have their goods packed and ready tor fight
when the moment OF danger comes n II does come.
A ExPEcrED-sARriAL Law.
There report In circulation that the city Ia TO
be placed under martial law force OF infantry and
battery OF artillery left Camp Curtin last hight and marched
towards Carlisle the neighborhood Of which battle
may be fought any moment Eveu II forces there
should be defeated the enemy would have 10 1ght an
other and a harder battle before Harrisburg could be
taken II would not only be humllIatsg 10 this STATE
II this capital taken by tho enemy but
Il would be a national humiliation No ono seems yet
70 know the numbers designs Of the rebels The main
design however, evidently the capture Of Washington
understand that the cavalry column recently
here u W march towards Carlisle 70 day.
AKutaEnY HEARD,
while I was visiting the camp Of the New York
Herald Guard to-day, Of The Fourth artillery The
aitsus,ou Of all In The camp was suddenly A.
trscted By discharges of regular intervaIs
az 4 few seconds The day was calm and clear ma !
shouid Judge the airing w~ upwards Of twenty les og