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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
TEE FRENCH CONQUEST.

There can be but little doubt now re.
garding the future fate of Mexico Her
vast extent of territory, her priceless
mines, her primeval institutions. her
church and fallen state have all gone into
the hands of man who is unscrupulous
power and master in chioanery. The
pretence of teaching her the, art of self
government is but little sham to cover
schemes Of aggraudizemeht and wealth
Louis Napoleon would found here a see.
ond India, wheron to build commercial
greatness, as England has already built,
He would have argosies pouring tropical
products into every port on the French
coast, that tho ocean might swarm with
his commercial marine, and his empire
stand side by side with Albion in the
only clement where he now fails to bal.
ance the power. elilHoags s8,t :.
There will be no half way work about
it, for Napoleon. is not the man to lot
such opportunities slip from him. Even
now officials are coming over by boat
loads to govern these Mexicans who new
er knew how to govern themselves, and
the pretence Of moderation has all blown
away betorethe open declaration that the
rights of citizens are now vested 10 the
CO, ,ueror. The result to Mexicans can
easily be foretold. They will be slaves
of the French, as much so as the Peru
vians were the slaves of the Spanish
The elements of progress are in them,
and their inertncss and iDefiiciency will
constitute the first rounds in the ladder
by which tho French will climb over
them into prosperity and wealth. Their
bodies and muscle may be made to per-
form labor, but their minds cannot DO
raised to the dignity of selfsupPort, and
they will do the drudgery while their
captors acquire the wealth.
The contest henccforwqrd will be a
guerrilla warfare. The country, by it's
topograpoy, is well adapted to such a
method of defence, but history furnishes
many examples where determination and
discipline have cradicted the most obsti.
nate of such defences. 1t is merely
question whether ten Frencemen can be
brought face tn face with a hundred
Mexicans when the result will DO defeat
of the later. This will not, therefore, be
an obstinate defence, and it will the
sooner be eradicted. 1o9iurlos
Northern disunionists, calling them
selves abolitionists, will rejoice at this
change in Central Ansrlsap ,y quSf stfalTdsdv asylTdsdv
cherish the hope of exterminating the
progress Of the South. Tho progress
Of the South can be curtailed in no way
SO effectually as by stopping her .expan
sion, aud the French occupation of Mex
leo will most eflectually accomplish that.
Northern Unionists, who regard the
Union for its own sake, will never cease
to regret that these things are so, for
that is simply curtailment of the Tn.
ion which curtails any portion of it.
Chicago Times. ..
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
The Final Grand Charge Of the
Rebels at Gettysburg.

The correspondent ofthe Boston Jour
nal thus pictures the final desperate
charge of the rebels at Gettysburg
Stand by the cemeteIy y, and look south
along the lines. Across the meadows
emerging from the woods, is long line
of skirmishers in double ranks.
Behind you see the first attacking
| force, and then the second attacking
force. The lines are long and straight
They march excellently. The ranks bend
over hillock, dip into hollow, but are
unbroken. The open field is a half mile
wide. Solid shot plough through them.
Shells make great gaps. Men toss their
arms wildly and fall hcadlong, but the
movement is still on. ,a1o1
The movement is mainly against the
Second, Third and Fifth corps. Hill,
Longstrcet and Anderson reserves arc
expected to be there 40 900 men
The Second Corps is like thin blue
ribbon--a single line. The men, are
knecling in the rifle pits-not in rcverent
acts of worship, but TO shelter themselvs
from the fire of the foe. Forty pieces
of cannon cut and cash the line as il
comes on. 1t does not waver. Neither
does the men in blue. az.
Gen Gibbons-in command Of tho
Second, now that Hancock is wounded
walks composedly along the ranks
"Hold your fire boys, they are not near
enough yet" is his command. Still near
er, aud then, with bayoncts at the charge
they sweep UP to the rifle pits. A hnc
of fire flashed suddenly from the ranks
ofthe Second. Scores, hundreds ofreb
els go down, but they do not fater.-
They charge over the pits. Gibbons
orders his men TO fall beck to the rear o
the batteries. tbs done, without con
fusion, to allow the artillery the privilege
of using grape. Still on, ,up.to the muz-
zles of the guns. They are blown away
-manglcd, torn, piled in heaps.
They move to the right Their flank
is, perhaps, fifteen rods distant from
Howard The time has come for de
cisive blow. Forty pieces OF artillery
pour grape and canister into the ranks.
They melt away. You cannot burn a
straw 10 a candle flame with greater ra.
pidity. Their courage, determination,
bragadocia aud bravery doesnot triumph.
Thoy flee. The plain is a mass ofdiscom.
fted rebels. The ground is thick with
dead. They lie thick as fallen leaves in
autumn. : bsla uof tHs ,sa Gaw
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

A BALLOON DUEL.-Perhaps the most
remarkable duel ever fought took place
in 1908. twas peculiarly French in its
tone, and could have hardly occurred
under any other than a French state of
society. M. de Grandpre aud M. i
Pique had quarrel, arising ont o'
jealousy concerning a lady engaged al
the Imperial opera, one Madamoisele
Terivett. They agreed to fight duel
to settle their respective claims; and, in
order that tho heat Of angry passion
should not interfere with the polished
elegance of the proceeding they post
poned the duel for month, rhc
lady agreeing to bestow her smiles
upon the survivor of the two, if the
other was killed; or at all events, this
was inferred by the two men if not &C
tually expressed. The duelists were to
fight in the air. Two balloons were
constructed precisely alike. On the
day denoted, DeGrandpre and his sec
ond entered the car of the balloon, lie
Piquc and his second that of the other
it was in the garden of Tuilcrics, annie
an immense concourse Of spectators
The gentlemen were to fire, not at each
other, but at each others balloons, il
order to bring them down by the escape
of gas; and, as pistols might hardly have
served for this purpose, each @ronau'
took blunderbuss in his car. At q
given signal the ropes that retained
the cars were cut, and tho balloons as
cended. The wind was moderate, and
kept the balloons at their Original dis
tance of eighty yards apart. When
about half mile above tho earth a pre-
concerted signal for firing was given
M. le Pique fired but missed. M. de
Graudpre fired, and sent ball through
lie Piques balloon. The balloon col
lapsed, the car descended with frightfu
rapidity, and lie Pique aud bis second
were dashed to pieces. De Grandprc
continued his ascent triumphantly, and
terminated his erial voyage successfully
at the distance of seven leagues from
Paris. grfl1 o srg
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
MERCHANTS'
Insurance Companv,
OF HARTFORD, CONN. l
CASH CAPITAL, - 100000,
E.THoMAs LoBDRLL. Sec'y.

E.TH0MAS L0BDELL, Secy.
MARK HOWARD, Pres't. i
NJ Office is hereby given that the agency Of the
IN Merchants Insurance Company Of Hartford
for Saginaw county, has this day been transferred
TO the undersigned who will hereafter promptly at
tend to and conduct the business of that company.
This company stands No !, as will be seen by
referring 70 the statements Of the Troy fire. which
occurred few weeks since; $4,000 was paid
promptly by this company at that time. Those de.
string risks taken can do no better than to insure In
this company. III. G. BUkTj Agent
East Saginaw, Juno "a, 1862. r
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

FAMILY PHILosornY,-An emperor Of
China making progress, discovered a
family in which the master, with his
wives, children, grandchildren, daugh.
tcrsin law, and servants, all lived in per.
fcct peace and harmony. The emperor
admiring this, inquired of the old man
what means he employed to preserve
quiet among such a number of persons
Tho man, taking out pencil, wrote only
these words, i" Patience, patience, pa.
tience."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

An IIishman, In describing America,
said III am told that yo night roll
England through it and it wouldn't
make dint in tho grounl; there's fresh
water oceans inside that ye might droun
ould Ireland in; and as for Scotland, We
might stick it in corner, yed niver be
able to find it out except it might be by
the smell OF whiskey." "
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
Srlsttfa Poetry.
"A SONG.


ny W. n. C. HosMER.
Where is The blade that Bryan drew
: When fed the rout ed Danej
The banr or that 0'Donohue 80
Bore ON the battle plain3 tl
Once more the lovely Emerald Isle
Will waken from her sleep,
And, girt by azure waters smile
The diamond Of the deep. a
The heel Of Albion shall tread
On Irish earth no more;
There is q waking of the dead
On Innistall's green shore;
Though famine stalks throughout the land
A thunder peal is heard,
And soon the strong Of heart and hand
Will shout the battle word.
Old Pharisee cf Nations. hear
Pronounced thy knell Of doom;
The flashing Of the battle spear
Will soon light Erin's gloom,
Renemember Meager and his Brigade
Whs fought for God and right;
When Anglo-Saxon's were dismayed
They conquered in the fight.
The Harp of Tara wilfbe swept i
BY minstrel hands again,
And Erin, who, too long hath slept,
Will break the British chain.
Prophetic voices on the air
OF hope and freedom toll;
Let naughty Albion beware,
For sounding is her knell
Rochester, N. Y, July 3, 1868.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

GRACEFUL CARRIAGE.--Tbe more Ia.
dies practices walking, the more graceful
they become in their movements. Those
ladies acquire the best carriage who do
not ride in one.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

Ifyou would relish your fool, labor
for it; il you would enjoy your raiInent,
pay for it before you wear Il; if you
would sleep soun,lly, take clear con-
science to bed with you.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

To make towards courageous, sll that
is necessary Is to play sneak yourself
The Apache Indians were as timid az
women till they commenced fighting with
the Mcxicans. They are now the worst
customers we have to deal with. Pluck
springs from success as naturally as mu
sic from catgut. Had Scott lost his first
battle, his whole army would have been
knocked into cooked hat before it
reached the Castle Of Perote. l 3ii
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

"A wag says that brieAcss barristcr
ought mover To be blamed, .. for it. is de.
ciiedly wrong to abuse man without
cause"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

DoN'r Marry YOUR cousIN--Ths
Portland Advertiser, in noticing tho
case of an idiotic boy named Archibald,
who murdered boy in the almshouse
in that city, says :--"It is a fact that
should be known, that the parents OF this
boy have bad twenty.one children, all of
whom We're imbeciles, and this, again,
owing to the fact that they werc own
cousins. What warning should this
prove to those who would marry blood
relations and thereby entail on their off.
spring all the ills that flesh is heir to-"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

Fuller calls it the misery of mojcra.
ton that tho moderate man never has
any party to stand by him. 30 TO 'gi
The efforts Of strong man, aiie,l by
the counecls Of sensible woman, rarely
or never fail to succeed. ti ssr.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

The climax Of supcraaous politencss
has been declared TO be that ot'holding
an u.uu.brc!la over duck in the raiul
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

AN INDIAN CuIEr ON GESERAL's
STArr.-Ely S. Parker, Chief of the Sem
eca Nation, has accepted the position
of Adjutant General on the staff Of
General Smith, now at Vicksburg. His
departure was made the occasion Of
meeting of the nation at the Coucil House
on the Tonawanda Reservation, 10 New
York, to bill him adieu. Mr.. Parker is
an accomplished civil engineer, and has
been several times employed by tho
Government in that city.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

Sick BRroADIER GENERALS TO BE DRs-
cHARoEp.-The Secretary Of War has
arrived at the determination to order
the honorable discharge of all Brigadicr
Generals of Volunteers who are absent
sick for more than thirty days. This
does not apply to Brigadiers whose alb
scence is caused by wounds received in
action, but they will be required to fur
nsh satisfactory medical evidence as to
the probable length of their ABSENCE
1t is understood that the large number
of these officers absent on sick leave, has
led to the determination here announ-
ced. ttAH
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21
H. W. wIGGIHJS,
LAND AND TAX AGENT,
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN,

WTILI attend TO purchase and sale of real estate,
w locating lands, sure, ing, investigating titles,
paying taxes, &c in Saginaw and adjoining Counties
Particular attention given TO sale and lease Of
City property Information given in regard to
General Business Operations.
RAJ Can be found at all times at his Office, over
Hough Herskcils, or at the Bancroft House.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-07-21

Successors to M b. Hess,) Wholesale and Retail
Druggists aud Chemists, have full as4orimentoi
Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils, Liquors, Dy. ys.
stuff. stc. Geneses street, opposite bancroft
House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-20
HON JOHN J. CRITTENDEN.

unconditional Unionists Of Kentucky, IN NAT.
Critt enden's district in May last, renomlnated
him for Congress. A resolution passed by them
showed that they presented his name as tnae
Of one Internationally in favor OF putting
down the rebellion by voting, If necessary the
last man and the last dollar of the nation Tor
that purpose.'' A card published by Mr.
Crittepden IN the Lexington Observer, anti
mates that he declines to stand on that plat
form. In his card, with reference to has being
Internationally in favor Of the policy nameo
he says:
"Tt ia against this construction that | make
objection as not true in fact and unjust TO my
self Having had no communication W!th the
Convention. / presumed that IN nominating
me thew were entirely satisfied with the pubic
annunciation I had made before OF my polltl-
cal opinions. That address was ylndlcatlon
of my course as their Representative IN CON
gress, and not apologize or vaclLlatlng IN any
sense of the term. / attempted no change OF
position etracted nothlng-Quallhed nothlng
conceded nothing No otherlnference coulo
fairly be drawn from 1t other than tnat mann
tanned the same convlctlonsand should pursue
the same course that [ had heretofore done.
said that the guiding principle With me during
the last CONGRESS- was to vote for all legitimate
and constitutional measures necessary to the
most vigorous and successful prosecution OF the
war. and that [ was opposed to all those mea,,
snres Of folly and fanaticism, vengeance and
abolition, which during the latter portion OF
the session, were introduced by the dominant
abolition party. In that class Of expeedlents l
included all those measures penalties, Tor
FIXTURES. confseations, emancipation OF slaves.
the raising Of negro armies, &C., &c. Many OF
those measures were, IN my judgement, uncon-
stitutional and all Of them grossly lnexpedlent
and impolitic I have changed none OF these
opinions, and as long as my convictions remain
unchanged will continue to pursue the course
I have heretofore done.
A committee from the Convention waited
upon me, informing me Of my unanimous nom
nation, and requesting my appearance before
the Convention. [ immediately accompanied
the committee and had the honor to address
the Convention for 8 few moments, returning
to them my thanks for this mark of their con-
fdence, and stated to them that had 70
pledges to make; that the condition of the
country was so unsettled and revolutionary
that the wisest could not foresee the exlgencles
and extremities to which We might be driven;
that would endeavor to serve nay country
faithfully in whatever troubles it might tall
into: but that there was one thing which felt
that [ could say to them with confidence, that
/ could hardly imagine any state of circuna-
stances could arise that would induce me to
consent to the surrender of the Union. This
is about the substance of what | said to the
Convention itself, and with these statements
and explanations, trust that no one can doubt
NV opinions or be at loss how to cast his SUIT
frage. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-20
L,ATEST FROM EUROPE.

The steamers F1alSa aUu Cley w 9%oA-A"AA
have arrived bringing dates TO the 9Th
IN the House of Commons, Mr.. koebuek
annaaled to Lord Palmerston to Tx Thursday
or Monday for the resumption OF the debate on
the recognition Of the Southern Contederacy'
lord Pamerston said that the Government
had entered into no engagement which was
binding upon them to go to war on account OF
Poland if war should arise on the subject be-
tween France and Russia. Six hundred and
6ftv thousand pounds was voted for defences'
The Gibraltar, late Sumter, has left Liver
nool for Nassau, freighted with monster guns
20 look out for Federal merchantmen.
A powerful ron-plated ram, 1900 tons bur
der was launched from Laird's yard, ostensl-
hIv for the Emperor of China, but 1t IS lnslnu-
ated to be for the Confederates. 1t is to have
revolving cupo!as.
The national government IN Poland mas
agreed to a conference on the Polish question:
m 1he condition of conclusion OF an armlsuce
and the aamittance into the conference OF It's
representatives.
Russia awaits the result Of the debate IN the
Eno1ish Parliament on the 10th, on Hennesey
motion on the Polish question, IN order to
sbane an answer in accordance with the attl-
+,,ao IF the British Cabinet. The insurgents
have heaten the Russians in Volhgnla. Mil
inski cut to pieces detachment OF the Rus
SLAMS. Rochburn, the French commander OF
the insurgents, has appeared with SIX hundred
xvoy|- armed men on the Russian side OF the
Pruth, near Olkutz
Recruiting in Sicily is very successful
Tho EneTsh squadron of Messina has been
recalled to Pixalus.
The recent outbreaks in Greece were caused
nv the arrest of Lieutenant Leotzenko. The
Rank Of Athens was attacked by the lns1r-
GENTS. and fifty persons were killed and Woun-
ded. The building was subsequently occupied
nv marines from English, French, and Rus
e;an shins-of-var. The English, French, and
Russian LEGATIONS have each addressed Identical
notes 10 the National Assembly, declaring that
IS order is not re-established the coDsuls would
leave, The disturbances still continue.
The instruction in Circassia is spreading
The Circassians had taken Seaktal, fortified
village. Two generals and nine hundred and
twenty soldiers were killed.
Political disturbances have occurred in Ber-
lin. and barbados were actually commenced,
when the tumult was put down by an armed
force. Fifty-four persons were arrested
The enrolling officers in Washing ton, have
nearly all completed their work and it is ex-
x,ootod that al the returns will be In by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-07-20

It is estimated that the expenses of the New
York riots amount to at least two million Of
dollars, which must be betrayed by the tax
payers at large.
The draft which vas advertised to have been
made in the first district of New Hampshire on
Tuesday, the l4th was postponed until some
future day. The Manchester American says:
1T is reported that the draft has been suspen-
ded throughout the State. >
Diptheria is raging at a fearful rate in Yves
tern Illinois, and battles the skill of the most
celebrated physicians.
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4 large and superior cargo Of POkIH 49,
"A ICE, is for sale, ct my ice depot r ::nl
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IAHN T. COOKE,

JUdN Z : 60,
CHEAP FAMILY GKOCEh1,, ORG
CORNER PITT AND PRINCE - y an5
IT AS constantly on hand, Nos. !, I'd kits,
choice brand Of Sugar Cured Hams, for sD s:.
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sortment of goods for family supplies DEC dec2
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ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

ADMlN1 O1 Na AAVAS w -
gTHHE subscriber having taken out letters %
l. administration on the estate Of her deceased &c
husband, John E. Henderson requests sll sn oo,
Indebted to said estate to come forward and set
tie their accounts without delay, and those nav"
ing claims against the estate, are notified TO pIt'
sent them properly authenticated for paymIhsns,
Ny son, VIM. F. Henderson, is fully ausnS or
ICED to make settlements, and pass recelpSsH ia
me. EMIL I he ~ ~
Administrators Of John f. Henderson
iy 7-eOlm
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DAY OR NIGHT, atthe ''old stand, NO. ~'
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wP, S.-Orders for large qusa;n1Il5e at most IA
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vosable terms,