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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-02

LIBERTY HALL 4 pew bill At the Canter~
hurry tonight, ourlesque Irage1}y entitled tae
Hidden Hand, and other oaw acts are announc-
Ell 4 good tiple IDay Re expeated 81 Ele Ft5~
TORS 20 th1: Canterbury to~ulg2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-02

NIxozs IAMPHTTHJATaETHE BEDoU1N
sRABs.-1Ir. J. u. Nixon has effected an Gu
eage1nent with the troupe Of male and female
nerforn,ing Arabs lately arrived in New orls
Their feats ara said to be truly astonishing
Due notice viii be given Of their first appear
ance.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18
For the Telegraph

ARKANSAS STATE TEoo ps-COione5 Eaktn:-
Suffer word or two in regard to this organi-
zatiou. Under the call of our Governor, made
more than two months ago, several companies
were formed, and we're finally ordered to their
present eucampmcnt, eight miles from Wash
incton, on the Rad leading to Arkadel phia.
The State troops are in the command of Col.
Trader, who has thus far, As learn. proven
himself an able and efficient officer. Some
weeks since this command was moved from
below to its present position, being in front of
our regular army, aud dd good vice in
picketing the roads, scouting the c"untry
above, securing and reporting to headquarters
at Washington reliable news as to the euemy's
movements, numbers, &c. All the officers Of
this command are clever gentlemen; looking
as well to the interests of their men as State
Col. Trader is doubtless an officer of great
energy and with ordinary facilities will create
for State service a very efficient command
Countrymcn. here is a nucleus around which
you may form. If spark of State PRIDE State
love. CLEANS from the waning fires of patriot
ism's shrine-if love of home, dear ones. holds
yet a place in your throbbing hearts, rally to
this nucleus. Your State, partly burdcned
with the presence ami dominion of Federal
ism, may yet be redeemed The heavy pail
that now portly girts our horizon, paling many
brow aad blanching many fair cheek, ma
yet be slted and rolled away by strong arms
and stout hearts. Rally. Go to the re. cue.
Throw yourselves into the breach, the officer
in command of these troops will lead you On
to victory or to death.
HEMPSTEAD.
Nov I3, 1868.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18
HEMPSTEAD.
Nov. 1S, 1868.

When Rome was almost lost in the war with
the victorious Carthegenians under Hannibal,
the spirit of thepeople never lied for mo-
mept. Every one. men aid women gave whatever
was in their power, to the defence of the State.
Courage aud fortit tude, and indomitahle pluck.
won the victory at last. In the darkest strug
gle contractors agreed to sup ply he public
wants and wait till after the war to be paid, and
the soldiers also voluntarily agreed to the same
terms Is our patriotism equal TO that OF these
old heethenss-
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18


'Hw
NORTHERN Nsws.-On Monday and Tuesday
there was considerable cavalry fighting in
Northern Virginia, though but few casualties
are reported. There were rumors ia Washing
ton, yesterday, of . general engagement hav.
ing occurred but all such stories are declared
to ba utterly without founda ton. Bushwhack-
ers are making bold movem ents in the vicinitt
Of the capital. their operations extending in
every direction. column Of rebel infantry
crossed the Rappahannock On M0nday at Rap
pahannock Station, and Federal force hsd
been sent to cheek their progress. Il is re-
ported that the Federal cavalry have been
"soundly whipped" but We have received no
particulars. There vas heavy and rspid firing
heard ON Tuesday At Bristol, in the direction
OF Centervills. No details Of the AFFAIR have
yet come to hand. 1t has been stated that
Meads's army is retreating. but this IS pro.
nouuced to be an error. The Fedsrals are
simply changing their position for stragstic
purposes.
Gen. Grant is personally superinte ndin the
operations of the Federal forces at ChmttA-
nooga. 1t is expected that important news
from that quarter will speedily be receivrd--
Bragg, il is thought, will retire from his pres
ent position, to avoid entrapment. Grant,
Burnside. Thomas, and Shermen are makins
cooperative move ments.
The expedition under command Of Gen Nc
Pherson has returned to vicksburg. The OBJ
ject of the movement--the dispersal Of the
rebel forces on the Big Black-has been ac-
complished.
Gov. Bramlette, of Kentucky, was to hare
spoken in New York in support Of the demo-
cratic State ticket, but has been obliged to
throw up bis engagement on the following
grounds, given in a letter to Dean Richuoud,
dated at Frankfort, the 24th inst. I'VE nov
have a formidable raid upon US. Our banks
are robbed aud towns sacked within forty miles
Of the capital. No man can think Of quitting
his post while this continues"
A bill is to be introduced at the noxt session
Of Congress for the removal of Gens, McClel.
Ian, Buell., Fremont Butler, Sigcl. Wallace
and others who are now on the retired list
The belief prevails at Cincinnati that Gen.
Rosecrans il to be laid upon the shelf Gen,
Buell. has been bonorSbly acquitted BY the
court marshal, but has as yct been assigned %
JutreiS tbe Beast, has been appointed DIT,
cgnte 20 the national Convention Of The LOYAL
Leaguers. He made speech upon tue occa.
sion Of his selection, in which he f5ok the
ground that the rebellious common wealths had
lost their position as States, and declared him.
self opposed to the readmission with unim..
paired rights, Of seeded members Of the Un.
ion.
The bark Urania, from Cape Of Good Hope,
August g, via st. Helena September III, ar
rived here and reports that the bark Seabride,
Of Boston, was captured by ths Alabams in
sight Of the harbor Of Table Bay. She also
reports the capture Of the bark Anna F.-
Schmidt, Of Boston.
The Florida and Tuscaloosa were cruising
on the coast. Semmes had declared that he
would hang Captain Cooper, Of the Ursnis, for
flying the stars AMI stripes in port, while an
chored near the Alabama.-Chieego Times 20M
uh
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18

The fire Of the land batteries was directed
fly at the southwest angle Of the fort
The fag staf was struck away twice, but
speedily re placed. 1t was 90 cut that the bat
tie flag Of the 18th Georgia was used instead.
The bombardment is still severe. "a.
Charleston, Nov. 2.--Thc bombardment Of
Fort Sumpter continued last night With una
baied severity. No further casualties had
occurred up to 3 o'clock this Mornins. The
fro at present averages two shots : minute.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18

FROM EunoPk.-St. Johns, n. f., Oct. 70tn.
al he steamer Hibernia from Glasgow 18th has
arrived. The seizure Of tho rebel rams is con-
6rned. The London Daily News believes that
cvory English gentleman whose reason has not
beon blinded by passion and prejudice, will
congratulate himself on the step taken BY the
government in scizing the rams. The London
Herald considers the net rs significant that
Earl Russell has succumed to the pressure put
upon him by the Federal government. Two
war vessels had been on the alert to prevent
any attempted departure Of these rams" .
Thus it begins to appear that the confused
elements of foreign diplomacy are At lenPth
about to chrystalizc into dcfnitc shape. The
stopp ,ge Of our rams. aud the withdrawal Of
Mason, indicate that the British governments
has determined upon committing itself ia no
manner against the North. France, on the
other hand. evinccs every disposition to extend
US her hand. be il 50. John Bull and the
Yankee pair well. Inc Sunny South aud vim.
clad LA Belle France" may live in harmon ,
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-18

Trouble IN TUE CAMP or fHE ExEMr.--The
storm is brewing in the North. Let the South
stand fra and ready. This may be the last
feather Of oppression which will break the
camel back.
LINCOLN PRESIDENT ron LIYE..--Ths New
York Suudiy Mercury, Of the Goth uit, pub
lisllcs a letter from . Washington correspond
ent, who says that it has been determined to
postpone the next Presidential slsctiou until
after the suppression Of the rebellion and the
rcstorati tion OF the Union. Tho reason he as
signs for this bold reason il, that the Coasti-
tuition requires all the States to vote, and that
in the present condition of the couatry il is
impossible to comply with the requirements.
nr The Shreveport Gazette or the 18th
says: ''Uficial information has bsen received
at Head Quarters of the capture of Browns
vile, Texas, by the FederAls. The Coafeder-
ate property was burnt By cur forces and the
place abandoned = 3slla.si as IS
The trains will now b compelled to .resrh
the Rio Grands st sone Psist Nsssh sf ~
Federal line. ErHH-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
free Masonry and Politics.

The Milwaukee Sentine. in speaking of
the absurd tears entertained by members
of the party with which the Sentinel is
connected, that candidate of the oppo-
sition who is prominent Mason, would
get great many votes from political OPP
ponents, by reason of his Masonic influ-
ence, has the following just and timely
remarks, which will be endorsed by every
true Mason, without regard to his party
affiliations:
That there is any pledge or obligation of the
or obligatory upon its members to vote for any
man of any party for any office, because such
man is Mason, is simply absurd and ridicu-
lOus. We speak from n thorough knowledge
of its private work and secrets, and know
whereof we affirm.
No more loyal and patriotic organization eX-
lists under Heaven than the Order in question.
Every initiate that passes its mystic portals,
puts himself in closer alliance with the regu-
larly constituted and constitutional authorities
of the land, and if he is true to the principles
inculcated he will never Join mob or become
q traitor to his country. Hence the Masons of
the South had to ignore and repudiate the les
sons and traditions of the Order and fall from
Masonic grace before they could aid in any
manner, in that insane and wicked attempt to
overthrow the Government. When men are
so stepped in sin as to be guilty of the damna-
BILE crime of treason, the lesser crimes of muir.
der, perjury. &c, readily follow.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Radical and Rebel.

The Mobile Register has the following ::
Give US men like Thaddeus Stevens and
Charles Sumner. They curse the old Union
and despise it, and so do We. And we now
promise these gentlemen that, as they hate the
Union and the ''accursed Constitution" let
them keep down Vallandigham and his
party at the North, then they will never be
troubled by us with such whining about the
Constitution and the Union rs they are send
ing up.
We copy the above merely to remark
that, whenever rebel papers quote any
thing from a conservative Union journal,
Or whenever they say word about con-
servatiyes, (Which is rare enough,) the
radicals are quick to raise the shout that
the conservatives are in sympathy with
the rebels. BY the same kind of logic,
what would be made out of the above un-
tlinching declarations that the leading
radicals occupy precisely the some plat
form as the rebels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
DestitutiOn at the south.

A letter received in Boston, from Match
ez, Miss, gives vivid impression of the
situation of the people in that city and
neighborhood. The writer, referring to
one of the wealthiest families of the place,
says:
Mr.. B. has lost twenty of his best hands, and
will not be able to make more than forty bales
of cotton, as the land is overlooked. COnfede-
rate notes are almost worthless, and we are in
a ''weepno way" COntrabands are tiocking to
the federalists by thousands.
Some of our rich friends are obliged to do
their own cooking, washing. &C., and would
not be surprised if all the negroes were to leave
their masters in this part Of the world. The
men and women in the COnfederacy are nearly
naked. Do not imagine that We need more
than other people. Ten and fifteen cent cali
Goes sell at $40 dress. We have been living
on cold water and clObber as beverages and
parche1 meal for coffee. When the other
black regiments are formed, what will become
of the wretched planters?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
A Rebel Cargo Seized by the Peo-
pie of Wilmington.

The Philadelphia correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gazette has learned the follow
ing from private sources:
On the 9Th vessel ran the blockade at
Cape Fear river. She was loaded with
subsistence for the rebel army. The COL
onel in command of part of the rebel
forces detained the vessel at what he called
the quarantine. The people of Whining
ton, N. O., demanded of the colonel to
surrender the cargo to them. He impe-
riously refused. They called upon Gov
ernor Vance, who finally got on stall in
the market house and addressed them.
He said they should be protected. The
Governor made formal demand of Gen
eral Whiting to deliver the vessel to him
at the Wilmington wharf. The General
hesitated, the people became Infatuated,
and finally General Whiting, to appease
them, acceded to the demand of the Gov
ernor. After this the people demanded
the removal of the colonel. This was also
granted. You can judge from this how
the general pulse beats in that well-for-
titled city.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
An Am using Mistake.

The Hartford Times of August 18th,
gives the particulars of quite an amusing
incident which occurred in one of the
Hartford churches last Sunday afternoon ::
The Rev. Mr.. Parker, pastor of the South
Congregational Church, being absent engaged
with a minister from the rural districts to
supply his place, said clergyman never before
having occupied Mr.. Parkers pulpit. In walk
ing down Main street, when opposite the South
Baptist Church, he inquired Of passer by if
that was the South Church. Being answered
in the affirmative, he walked gravely up the
centre aisle and took his seat in the pulpit.
Presently the Rev. Mr.. Cushman, who was to
preach, came in, and seeing a stranger in his
place. asked one of the deacOns who he was.
Nobody knew. SO Mr.. Cushman ascending
the steps, took his seat alongside the stranger
The compliments of the day were passed. the
organ in the meanwhile playing the voluntary.
The stranger takes up the hymnbook to select
the hymn, but, not recognizing the book.
asked Mr.. Cushman if that was the book used
in that church. Mr.. Cushman replied. .sYes."
The stranger then asked Mr.. Cushman if he
was to preach, and, receiving an affirmative
answer said, "There must be some mistake
here as Mr.. Parker requested me to fill his
place this afternoon. "Bless you, replied Mr.,
Cushman, this is the South Baptist Church !:
the South Congregational Church is just be-
low" With many apologies for the mistake.
the stranger took his hat and retired gracefully
though somewhat in haste, down the side aisle,
amid the half-suppressed smiles of the congre-
CATION, reaching Mr. Parker's church just in
time to allay the fears of the congregation as
sembled there, that they were not going to
have any minister there that afternoon.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

On every important battlefield OF the
war Massachusetts has testified her devo-
ton to the principles of liberty. No State
has responded more literally to every call
for men and material none Las accepted
with more heroic composure the sacrifices
and sorrows which the war has brought;
none has maintained, amid loss and dis
aster. a firmer faith in the ultimate tri-
umph of the right
The losses sustained by Massachusetts,
regiments at Gettysburg well illustrate
both the gallantry of her troops and the
heavy cost this conflict has inflicted upon
her In that battle Massachusetts had
eighteen regiments and three bat cries en-
gagged, numbering some seven thousand
men. These sustained total loss OF one
thousand four hundred and ninety-two,
or one out of every five. Two-thirds of
the loss was sustained by eight regiments;
one of these lost one hundred and twenty
seven men out of two hundred and thirty
three The mortality OF officers was very
great, eighty-six having been killed and
wounded, an average of FIVE in each regi-
ment
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

the course of events. He went on to say the
extensive work at Rouse's Point indicated an
intention to carry out this threat. He spoke
OF the danger of war between the States and
England which might ut almost any moment
be brought about by reckless politicians in
order to advance some personal end.
lie was no alar,nist, but thought the proba-
bllity OF war should be regarded seriously,
and that we should act on the motto: Fore
warned, fOrearmed. He referred to what Eng
land had already done and was willing to do in
our defence, if We showed q proper spirit our
selves. He spoke eloquently OF this point, and
said If the government would bring down q
liberal measure providing for defence, he
would support it by his vote.
Mr.. Holton said what Mr. Seward had said
to MIR. Hart was early last year, and had no
significance. 1t was simply an observation as
to what might be done should war unfOrtu-
ma. ely occur, but did not indicate desire to
produce war. The member for West Montreal,
when he seized upon this, must have wanted
sensation matter to keep himself before the
country.
MIR. Seward were not without significance, or
unworthy the attention of the country.
Mr.. Brown ridiculed the statement as after
dinner talk, totally unworthy of the notice of
the House. 1t was not likely that Mr.. Seward
would tell Canadians, if he seriously contem-
plated an invasion.
Mr.. John A. Macdonald made a capital
speech on the necessity of providing proper
means of defence against invasion. He would
deplore it if there was any appearance of war,
but he commended that the province should not
be lulled away with a false idea of security.
Mr.. Brown agreed with a good deal of what
had been said by the member for West Mon
treal, but that he had overdOne the subject
much. He did not apprehend any danger, but
thought that whatever the country should do,
if there was probability of war, this country
ought to do now. He ogain ridiculed the story
about Mr.. Seward
Mr.. Gait hoped the Government would let
the House know what it had done and contem-
plated doing.
Mr.. Sanfeld Macdonald could state that
%, Ol0 volunteers were organized and had made
good progress. He would state what he pro-
posed to do at the proper time.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Major Hatch, Of - Hatch's Battal.
fOM,ss

The Minnesota correspondent of the
New York Times relates the following in
cident of Major HAToH's career, which is
substantially true:
There is cavalry command being organized
in the State with headquarters at Fort Shell
ing. 1t purports to be raised for the express
purpose of fighting Indians on our frontier, and
its members are to serve for three years or dur
ing the Indian war. Its leaders affect to look
with disdain upon all other organizations; and
if we are to believe half that is told, this bat
talon of 800 men is to wipe out all the Indians
of the Sioux Nation alone and unaided. The
command of this corps is awarded to q Major
Hatch, man of large experience in Indian
matters, and distinguished for his individual
bravery. Some years ago he gave offence to Il
party of braves and they determined to kill
him. They accordingly decorated themselves
in war paint, and armed came to the Majors
tent to fulfill their intention. lie was sitting
at the time upon a key of powder, and being
thoroughly versed in Indian movements, read
lily OWNED their intention. Hastily rising, he
lifted the key of powder with an effort and
threw it into the fire, whereupon the redskins
left in a hurry Not hearing the explosion,
after while the party cautiously returned and
found the key drawn out of the fire almost tn
harmed. They then shook hands with the
Major, told him of their previous intention,
and in admiration of his bravery swore to be
his friends evermOre.
This is the man who has command Of Hatch's
battalion, and in whom Secretary of War STAN
ton has placed so much reliance that he has
given him (much to the discontinue of mill
tary men) a rowing commission, to go when
and where and how he pleases, and to be re-
sponsible only to the Secretary of War, to
whom he will report" 1t is distinctly I'M
derstood that Major Hatch is to be responsible
to no brigade or department commanders what
ever. but to be perfectly and entirely indie
pendent of everybody AID everything except
the War Department.
1t seems strange that an officer should be
sent to the department of Il Major-General, to
operate in the field and not be subject to his
orders. To say the least, the movement is
strange one, and without 4 precedent so far as
heard from. 1t may have some bearing on our
fast approaching State election, but at present
"deponent saith not" what that bearing may
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
VIZ. NcGee Before the Canadian
Parliament.

III the Legislative Assembly, last Thurs
day, the subject of the apprehended inva-
sion of Canada, as preached by Mr.. Nc
Gee in his recent letter, came under dis
cussion, and led to searching inquiry re-
specting the authority upon which certain
strange assertions have been made Mr.
MCGEE gave the name of Mr.. Holton, one
of the ministers, then present The lat
ter, in self-defence, referred to CONVEX
sation which took place more than a year
ago, between Theodore Hart, citizen of
Montreal, and Secretary Seward, and
which had no significance in its applica-
ton to the present time. SO Mr.. McGee's
gun is etfectually spiked. The following
is the substance of the debate:
Mr.. MCGEE proceeded to address the House
on the question of defence in an eloquent and
impressive speech. He went on to say that
| the facts mentioned by him in the letter re-
specting the designs of high authorities in
Washington were known to one of the present
advisers of His Excellency before they came to
his (Nr. McGecs) knowledge. (Hear, hear.)
Mr.. Sanield Mcdonald said, if any of his
colleagues had knowledge of such facts, he
concealed them from him. He had heard a
statement that Upper Canada might be cut off
by large army at Montreal, but never heard it
officially.
Mr. John A. Macdonald Officially! Why
would they give you official information that
they were going to invade the country |!
Mr. Sanfield Mcdonald asked the name of
the member of the administration who knew
the facts.
Mr.. MCGEE hoped the gentleman would him
sound of his voice.
Opposition voicss-Who is he?
Mr. McGee-He sits on the right of the
Premier. on the same row.
Mr.. Holton said the observation seemed to
apply to him. He had no knowledge, public
or private, on the subject, which he desired to
suppress.
MIR. MCGEE said his informant was Mr.. Hol-
ton. before he entered the Ministry, and he
Mr.. MCGEE at the time communicated it to
the Premier.
MIR. Sanford Mcdonald said he had never be-
fore heard OF it. Oh, oh.
Mr.. MCGEE said Mr.. Hoton informed him
that Theodore Hart o well-known citizen of
Montreal, and one of Mr.. Holtons principal
supporters, while in Washington had obtained
an introduction to Moses Grinnell and Seward,
and Seward said to him that the States would
| not make the mistake of 1872 by attacking q
| long line of frontier in Canada, but in case of
| war would at once march hundred or a hum
dred and twenty thousand men to Montreal,
| cut Canada in two, and remain there and wait