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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

THESE ARE No ordinary times The
present is u period of intense activity
and swift thought, There is work for
every man, woman and child to do. The
moments are big with results There can
be no such thing as neutrality, or indilIer-
ence to passing events. The workshop,
the Press, the Bar, the Bench, the Pulpit
all have a duty to perform to their coun-
try. He who does not now make what
ever of influence or power he may possess
felt, in what sphere or vocation soeyer he
may be, leads but an aimless life, and
wastes the free air of heaven which he
breathes. The times are pregnant with
the issues of national life and death, and
We unto that man, or that people, who,
standing in the midst of these gigantic
heart-throbbings of an Empire in tribua-
ton, does not step forward to the front
and put his hand, aud bend his energies,
and give all his talents, time and influence
to the cause of Justice, Right and Truth,
as it has been vouchsafed TO us under the
free laws of this glorious American Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

PENNsyLvAEA,-Ofl official returns of the
vote for Governor of all the counties of this
State have been received at Harrisburg, and
the majority for Curtin is l5,325 Judge
Agnews majority is 12,3Os. Upwards of
100000 votes were polled in the State--the
heaviest vote ever cast in Pennsylvanla.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

UUIUU TH7JUIIIy on JlInI OhII1T, TS
Well done young Nebraska You have sent
gallant army to the field, aud you stand by it,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

OuR BRANpYwINE Hundred friends must
not forget the Union Meeting to be held in
Weldon's woods tomorrow. Let the watch
fires he lighted and kept burning in that old
Hundred, until Copperhcad treason shall be
cllectualy consumed in the glorious heat of
the still more glorious and earnest patriot
ism of the people, who, loving their native
land, are ready TO make any sacrifice ard
endure any hardship that will secure the old
Tag and all the blessings which it symbol
ses, to their latest posterity forever. The
country demands working patriotism and
united energy. Brandywine Hundred is
equal to the demand, and, rising above all
party considerations, will unitedly respond
to the call of our bleeding and imperlled
Union
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30
NEWS avn ornnn MArrnKs.

President Lincoln has decided that no
blame attaches to General Nilroy for the
disaster, il June last, he not having re.
ceived any order to evacuate the place
The firing heard in the direction Of
l'eaton, on Tuesday, is not believed TO
hnfe arisen from any important engage
meut
In the fight at Cherokee Station, near
Puscumbia, on the 2lst, most of the troops
engaged were from Iowa, and our loss is
about 90 men, including Col Terrence
Of the 10th Iowa, and several Captains,
The result of the fight was, that the rebels
scattered in every direction. \ dispatch
from tien. Johnston has been intercepted,
in which he conjures the officers not to
permit the Yankees TO open the railroad
to Decatur.
The United States transport America
has arrived from Charleston bar hay
ing left there on the 22d inst. She
has been four days coming from Cape
Hatteras, on account of heavy weather,
and brings no news of Importance.
Gen. Mcrherson's expedition, sent out
from Vcksburg to the Big Black river
has returned, having fully accomplished
its object.
Advces from Fort Scott to the 26tl
inst, state that the rebels, under Cooper
have been reinforced from Prices army
and are threatening Forts Blunt anC
Smith Price is said to have nine thou
sand men and eighteen guns. Quantrell
gang is with this party
General Buford's Cavalry Division wa
attacked by the rebel infantry, near Beal
ton Station, on Tuesday, and was forcet
to fall back on our infantry near German
town, Although the skirmshing con
tinued for several hours there were rey
casualties. 1t is false, as reported, tina
General Nicade's army is again retreatinp
His headquarters have been moved fnrthc
from Washington since Monday.
: The steamer Roanoke has arrived wit
Havana dates of the 2lst The rebellio
in st. Domingo appears to be spreading
The reported bombardmcnt of Puert
Plata vas caaard, There is nothinj
new from Mexico by this arrival.
The aggregate losses at the battle q
e Chickamauga foot mp as follows:
Rebel loss, 1899
Federal loss, 1881
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

NEUTRALITY in these days, is treason
Any man having his senses bout him
and capable offorming an Or dinnry judg-
ment upon passing matters, who tells
US that in this contest for the life of the
nation he is neutral, is an enemy to his
country, and foe to the progress of
civilization. Charles Brown is such a
man. lie boldly declares that he knows
no National platform, and of course cares
Tor no National renown for the Union.
Should he be sent to Congress he will
vote in accordance with the narrow yiows
of neutrality he now entertains and his
country will suffer by his baseness. Della
ware isn't yet ready for such perfdy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30

IN CONTRAST with the contemplate and
pusillanmous position now occupied by
Charles Brown Of New Jersey, before the
people Of this State, how noble and inspi-
ring is the dignided stand taken by the
Union candidate, Hon. n. b. SMrHgRs. lie
loves his country, its past greatness, and its
present glory, and is willing to work and
make sacrifice TO preserve its honor, and
maintain its integrity. Looking up from
the narrow limit Of party associations and
ties, he sees the nations cause expanding in
u broader field, clustered about with dangers
and trials lie hears the storm Of battle
and feels the shock OF arms as it sweeps over
the face of our once peaceful land and
rushes TO the rescue in the terrible struggle.
ii stops not to inquire whether this man or
that man is at the helm, it is enough for him
to know that traitors are at the heart of his
country, seeking to destroy it and, ener-
gized by that patriotic devotion to the Union
which has characterized all his past life, he
strikes for the right and battles against trea.
son and traitors.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30
JOURNAL STATEsMAN FRIDAY

THE CoPrERHEAps are never so happy as
when they hear of defeat of the Union
arms, and wholesale slaughter of the ULon
forces in battle. 1t is easy TO see-by look
ing into their lacJs-when the national cause
has met with reverse. They show their
teeth and grin like monkies, rs they run to
and fro rubbing their hands in very joy, and
congratuating each other on the prospect
of the destruction Of the Union. These are
the men who have set up MIR. Brown of New
Jersey as fit person TO represent them in
Congress. They want tool and toady TO
play the hypocrte at Washington by dece-
wing the Union men of Delaware, while he
works and uses his influence for the interests
OF the jeff. Davis conspiracy and they fnd
in Mr.. Brown just the man for the occasion.
The people, however, want an honest, high.
minded, capable man to represent them
they do not desire to pick up the besmeared,
superanuuated, low priced olal stuff from
rcunsylyania's table Of Copperhead corrup-
tion and political rascalty. They look for
higher, nober, purer intellect and heart
therefore they have chosen NATHANIEL b.
SmrHERs, an incorruptible native born Della
warean and patriot to lead them on to vic
tory. And he will do il
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-30
CENTREyILLE.

Thursday, NOVEMBER l2tFl 1868,
COMMENCING AT ! O'CLOCK. +. NJ
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
Senator Rico.

IL another column will be found a letter
from Senator Rico to Mr.. R,sevelt. Secre
tary o! the Union League Associa ion Of
New York. In this letter Mr.. Rice clearly
defines his si,ion upon the all absorbing
question Of the :imss-thc prosecution Of the
war and We know that not one loyal man
i" Minnesota can point out line in the let
ter that is Objectionable. At the commence
,uent Of the wa,, and before, Senator Rice
gave every vote to tts Breckenridge wing Of
the Democratic party, but from the time
The tire upon Sumter he left his old political
associates and took his place among those
who remained true to their country, anil
from that day to this NO word or deed has
been said or done BY him unless it tended
to the advancement Of the interests Of the
Government. When men that WELD the
political influence o! Senator Rice take the
stand that he does in this matter, we have
great reason TO tecI far from discouraged or
doubtful ~ to the final result Of the terrible
struggle now going on in our land.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03

=, On Thursday next Gen. Burnside will
move the Lead quarters Of the Department
Of the Ohio to Hickman Bridge, ten miles
South of Nicholasville.
A despatch from Burnside to Bragg, an .
nouncing his intention to hang all the rebel
officers in his hands in case retaliation for
the two spies nied and executed in accor
dance with the usages of war. should De re-
sorted to, was yesterday conveyed from
Mur'reesboro under flag Of truce.
WASHINGTON, May so.
Especial to the POST Military men here
do not credit the report that the rebels are
an unusually large force in
Virginia, but believe rather that every sol
der who can be spared from Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina, has
been sent to relieve Johnston nd Pember
ton, or if too late TO save Vicksburc to- seiz.
some other point on the Mississippi river, Or
so 10 s'rengthing Port Hudson as to make
its capture matter Of great difficulty.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
Telt9raphit Mews.
SPECIAL TO THE VOLUNTEER

New YonK, June 2.
1t is reported here that Rosecrans and
Bragg have had an engagement in which
Bragg was badly beaten. The rebels were
retrea'ins toward Alabama, and Rosecrans
pushing after them. ,..
WASHINGTON, June, 2.
1t is reported in New Orleans that an at.
tack had been made on Fort Morgan, Mo.
bile Bay, and that it has gone under. The
rebels said to our officers, 1--WE have elori
GUS news for you, but we dare not tel! YOU
what it isl
CINCINNATI, June 2.
Gen. Burnside has issued an order pro>
hibitinS the circulation of the New York
World and Chicago Times within the Depart
ment Of the Ohio.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
Military Coin.nan $.

BY General Order No "a, General sibley
directs as follows. (;
]. Col. S. Miller, Of the 7th~ Regiment
Minnesota Volunteers, is hereby detailed
to take command Of the forces that will he
LETT in garrison, during the@ab:ence of The
Br,gadler General commanding, in the ii lid.
Colonel Miller will report to these llvad
quarters IN person, as soon Is the public
service will permit OF MS abseic. from
Mankato. =
IL. For temporary purposes, during the
absence OF the expedition. lhi, Military
District will b. divided into two Sub dis.
tr'''tS, the first Of which will be composed
OF the posts garrisoncd wholly or in part by
the 9Th regiment, Minnesota Volunteers,
reports from which will b. made direct 10
Colonel M. I Thomas, at st Cloud: and
the remaining posts in the district, denomi
mated the Second Sub District, will report
10 Co|one! Alex. Wikin. at St. Peter. With
tke exception Of Fort Smelling, wh,ch will
bo under the immediate supervision Of Col
s. MIller, whose Head quarters we'll be in
St. Paul.
Ill. The eommandants dCthe First and
Second Sub Districts vii! report to Colone
Miller, who will in turn, report to Depart
lnent Head Quarters in Milwaukee, s.,
and also, when practicable, to tead Quar-
ters OF the District in the field,
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03

gho youny men: from Homer entered .
COMPLAINT, few days since, against some Of
theirheishbors in that town, for neglectinx
to comply with the dog law, TRe suit
was tried before Justice Cole, and resulted
in fine of the parties who kept DOGS
without taking out license, amounting. to-
ge:heF with costs, to about S25-oue half
Of the fire going to the inlormers. Not to
10 oa,do"e in vindicatins the majesty of
laws the defendants in the foregoing case
'mn>et''a'e'y :urnsd about, and had their
prosecutors arrested and tried for shooting
q1a''s. 1t Was proved that the l.tter had.
contrary to the statute in such case m,t3e
and CROWDED, actually shot. with malice
pVeeuse' nine inoffensive quails. for which
harmless amusement the young hunters
were fined s's, being 81 for each bird
Killed. mus the two cases may BE- said to
be :; very fair representation Of tho method
in which one diamond cuts :, another
Vinonn Republican.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
From tho Gin. Commercial.
VaIlandjs CHAM Not Wanted j.. Dixie

ValIandjsham Not Wanted j.. Dixie.
A gentleman Of our acquaintance, a few
days since, had a converse: ion with a mum
Der Of highly intelligent rebel officers, being
at the time in the Confederate lines. The :
asked: what has been done with Va!lan-
digham ? The answer WAS : l. do not
know. His trial was not concluded when
2eit Ohio. The presumption is that he
VII be found guilty Of the charges preferred
and sent to you.
Sent to us: the Confcdcratcs exclaimed,
somewhat startled by the suggestion, 'Why
what do we want with him. We den :,
want anything to do with him. why not
the gentlemen inquired he is all ,ish,
surely. 1t /, plain else that he belongs
to YOU I'VE don't claim any such men
was the response we have more respect
for such men as you, who are Tor the war
against Us. lie makes no proposition at al
that touches the case lie says he never
vii! consent to the recognition Of the >nu,,
ern Contederacy. aul We are determined tina,
it shall 10 recpynizcd That Is WIN, ". arr,
lighting "r.' We'll we II probably s.ni l,,.u
TO You we don't want him with u.s. .hu,
said the secesh, he does better l...c he Is.
He is spit ing 20" up AMI Is u>c'nI in he
Nor h. lie would not pay 10, his keeping
here
We give this cn.tvcr> alton exactly as ii
was related :" Us 10y ,hc gentleman from
ONO wh" took part IN It. The place " here
1t occurred Was on The >o,s:h bank OF the
Rappah annuck, mar ,hc United States
Fu!d.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
Hemp Paper.

Mr. Addison L L,ain, OF TTerkimcr, men,
Der Of tho Senate OF New York in 1853 and
1883, and large paper manufacturer, has
addressed letter 10 the farmers Of Mo
hawk Valley, urging them to SOW large
crop OF hemp for the purpose Of making hemp
paper. lie says:
Il would have hemp grown. ard will
agree to purchase two ,housand tons OF
hemp straw. lam told that good strong
aud will produce from three to five tons OF
hemp straw to the acre. Ny process en-
ables me to use 'he hemp straw after the
sesd has ripened; while heretofore the crop
has been grown. either for the bark or the
seed. realizing only one profit. By selling
me the hemp straw and others the hemp
SEED. farmer will make two profits Ii
can b all mown with a moving m,chire
and dried like hay. The pnriuc, OF one
acre, being four tons, will be Atty Eve
dollars.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
From VicksbUrg.

As yet We have nothing definite from
Vicksburs. 1t appears that Gen. Pcmber.
Ton offered to surrender to Gen. Grant on
terms. What the conditions Of the surrsn-
der were, does not appear. Grant refused
anything but :" IN unconditional surrender. "
The whereabouts Of JOHNSON arc not Ger.
tai":y known, but i. ia supposed that he is
moving to attack Grant in the rear Banks
Is reported at Warrsnton, few miles below
Vicksbasg. II this b true no fears need be
entertained Of johnson a. Banks can easily
take care Of him. From rebel soarc we
are informed that Grant has been reinforced
by Rosencrans.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
CUppeThcads.


lfthere is one thing on earth more to be de.
tested than another it is an abomiuablc Cop
perhead who continually prowls upon the
street corners, splitting his foul poison upon
every passer by. Too cowardly and mean
to take up arms. and peril his life for tic
cause with which he sympath,zes, he creeps
among those whom he would destroy with
= greedy relish, and seeks to instil into
them his deadly venom in ma nner that, it
not as Open and manly u his Southern
" friends" yet fully As fatal to all those in
forests which every loyal man holds sacred
beyond al else. lie does not possess even
the common attributes OF human kiudaess
for We find him, in the very face Of those
who have lost father, brother, husband or
son. sloatins, with unrestraincd joy over
every reverse that attends the arms Of those
now engaged IN the war for the Union,
while the slain aud wounded yet lie Tester
ing or in the agonies Of death upon the field
ofcarnags. Neither does he possess that mos.
sstimable as we'll Is natura, trait of the hu-
man character-grstitude- when his
rights arc assailed We find him speedily
seeking rslress, and no sooner is relief AT.
frdcd than tho craven dastard-assassin
like-strikes At tho heart OF his bonefactor.
Instead Of lending . helping hand, and per
forming those duties to tho Government
which is due to it, and which it has RICH.
to demand Of him. he studiously seeks out
ito errors and faults. and with wide mouth
Proc'aims them upon all occasions, and in
al places. forgetting, entirely, that govern
ments, like individuals. are liable to err.
The 2urposs for which such beings were
created has always been = mystery TO US,
and the only way il which We can account
for It is that the one who created them did
10 Tor the purpose Of ascertaining how base a
creature could be made in the form of man,
and we doubt not 1--WE speak with rcverencs)
that he has far exceeded bis own high ex-
pectation. But time is speedily coming
when they shall receive their full reward
according to their merits, and fearful pun
ishment will bs melted out 10 them. tie
who would betray lis country deserves
worse than death.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
CHICAGO, May 10Th. 1863.

CHICAGO, May Goth, 1863.
The circumstances under which I left
h:ne really forbade the enjoyment Of tho
trip down the river. Called to accompany
the remains Of dearly loved niece 10 its
long resting place. it was out Of the oues-
ton to 'rjvy the journey but so far as the
kind efforts Of generous hearted men could
80 to tighten the sorrow Of the berieyed, the
sorrows Of berieved mother aud myself
were softened by tho kind attention of the
noble officers ofthe Northern Light. With
out the least hesitation, or any intention
Of ha'tery I accord to Captain W. II.
Gabbert, and Clerk J. P. Farley, Of the
Northern Light, the position Of perfect gen.
t'emen, who have earned tho everlasting
gratitude Of my sister and myself, and under
whose charge travellers are sure to receive
the most kind and constant attention.
Travellers rom the Upper Mississippi, who
secure passage on the Northern Light are
indeed fortunate.
I have noticed closely the indications of
business and enterprise Of the towns on the
river above La Crosse, and, with the possible
exception of Winona. there is nothing that
can approach Red Wing while for beauty
aud location it is unapproachable.
Chicago has grown beyond all compute.
ton. lit keeps on it will be quite town
one Of these days. 1t is estimated that not
less than 100 new buildings are now in
course Of construction here. That number
Of buildings, stuck down in any Of the coolies
on the Mississippi, would secure city char
ter right quick. Here it only goes to chink
up the vacant lots. The great attraction
here now is the Canal Convention. Already
large numbers Of delegates have arrived, and,
without doubt, thousands more will be here.
The tent arrived several days ago, and will
he "pitched' on the Lake shore in time 10
protect the delegates from the sun or the
rain, Of the latter Of which We are having
plenty just now. Strange as it may seem,
there are some who will oppose the project,
more from local interest than from any D, u
c'pa' Of sound national policy. 1t certainly
seems to w, in view Of the constant danger
Of trouble with England, that there should
ora communication for the National guoboa,s
between tho Mississippi and the Lakes, "a a
measure Ct military necessity. Besides, as
commercial necessity it ought to DO en-
courased. 1t is supposed that the Milwau
kee delegation will not favor it, for fear j,
may divert its carrying trade into other
channels, and for the same reason the Rail.
road delegation Of Baltimore and Cincinnati
will oppo:e it. But hopo there will he
force enough Of those whose interest is COM
mensurate with the extent Of the country to
secure the passage Of such urgent resolutions
that tho next Congress, knowing the will Of
the people in that regard, will make suitable
appropriation to enlarge the Illinois and
Mich: gan Canal.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03

Almost every hour in the day the wagons
Of immigrants may be seen passing through
our s,res,s. and nightly the Cheerful, blaze Of
their camp tires arc visible near the "bi.
spE'sss" in the upper pars Of town. We
Welcome these hardy immigrants to our
beautiful .'valleys-our land Of health and
pure wAser.-Lhastesd Democrat.
The La Crosse Dsmasrm SAYS ..ius, now
there can be seen daily the prairie schooner,
Of emisranta avaiting k,riase into Min,
nesota st this point We often wonder
where they oil come from No matter how
uany come, there is ample room for them in
the valleys Of our own STATE or in those Of
Minnesota. Il Is not ae oil s,r,nsu Tat
people seek new homes in our midst. Her.
we have puss wster-an even te,npessture-
healthy climate. and the best farming IN the
world. II these ars no. sufficient induces.
0snss. re Do not kasv anything abos, sueh
0aktaSe. - -ageszszs# 5..4a a. =
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-06-03
Sale ol WiuMeba:o Trust L,ud~.

We notice by the St. Paul papers that a
porto" Of the Winnebago Reservation
Lands. are advertised for sale to the highest
bidder in tracts no. exceeding one hundred
and sixty acres upon the following terms
No bid will be entertained at a less rate
than two dc!'ars and fifty per cents per
acre. In case a bill is accepted the par,
making the same will be notified us soon
thereafter As practicable
Ii w'thia thirty days after such notice,
the party shalt fail to make payment. to the
undersigned. the land for which such bid
was made will bs subject to sale to any 9th
or person.
Paten's will be issued and transmitted to
purchasers As soon after payment as the
same can lie prepared.
Payments may bc made other in cash or
in Certificates Of lndeb ness Of the Winne
baso Indians issued by the Commissioner Of
India" Affairs for the debts OF said Indians,
and secured to he paid out Of the proceeds
Of the sale Of said lands BY the third article
OF the treaty above mentioned.
The right to reject any or oil bids is ex-
pressly reserved.
All bids must be sealed and addressed to
William ?. Dole. Commissioner Of India
Affairs. Washington City. y. c.. and endors.
ed: IBID for Winnebago Trus, lands
Bids will be received as above invited un-
til the lst Of July next, at which tine al
bids then received will he examined and
acted upon.
Alter the first Of July nex:, bids will be
examined and acted upon At the expiration
Iof each period Of two months.