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Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-05-01

MIsslssIrrr.-The Vichsburr Whig of the
4Ist says: We W. our readers an apology for
the scarcity Of reading matter in this mornings
paper. The shells from the Yankee battery
across the river burst SO close to our Office yes
terday that the p%rinters could do but little
| work.
The Yankees opposite Vicksburc have been
engaged for the last three weeks in building st
floating battery, which was screened from
sight by a fringe of willows or young cotton
trees. This battery is TO be mounted with "a
FOUNDER Parrot guns, and foated to VicEsburg
for the purpose Of making 3 direct assault II
! front Of the city.
Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-05-01
APP: I'd
State of Tennessee, Franklin Co.

John w, and n. X. Martin, Adm'rs, IS, Inc
heirs Of n. K. Martin, Sr., decd.
In obedience to q decree Of the County Court
of Franklin county, Tennessee, pronounced AZ
its April session, l will offer for sale at Inc
Court House door, in the town Of Winchester
ON TIE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY, fF
cash, Tie Houses and Lot situated on the Wes'
corner Of the public square, occupied by ZEN
plet,n y Tarnan, and w. j. Slater and otN
| crs. ,lhc oiduincs to commence at SZ5Oo'
JOHN G. ENOCHS,
ap9.td Clerk
Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-05-01

would rise, as one man, 10 resist q people th"'
entered their State, imprisoning their citizens
and devastating and destroying as they go!
These are powerful reasons. Consumption
with US, is measure rendered powerful TO ac-
complish its demands, because it meets the APP
probation of the large majority of our people,
and the exercise of that power is to make the
minority assist the sovereignty in battling
against inyasion-against robbers and murder
ers. But CONSUMPTION, with a man in the
North, who reasons ut all, is 4 Usurpation Of
authority, by q f~anatical but powerful faction,
who, being clothed with the military powers,
would force the majority to 50 out to subju-
gate a people who only ask to be let alone to
the enjoyment Of principles fought for in the
Continental rebellion.
Depend upon it, tho enforcement Of the
conscriPt act in the North is a powerful and a
hazardous undertaking, and no wonder Mr..
Lincoln a5concluded to postpone its execution
for awhile. We only wish he had notcome to
such q polite conclusion.
What effect its suspension will have upon
the money chest Of Mr.. Chase, remains 70 be
seen. If they do not conscript people viii stop
paying three hundred dollars in order to be
exempted.
The Richmond Enquirer thinks the three
| Il,rlral I,lI1r cyrrnrtion Orf i NOT only q
Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-05-01
State Of Tennessee, Franklin 10
Preston Ratchet and others vs.. ". Hatch'
and others.

Fl obedience to adecreoo of the County Cow
~ EganN,iN county, Tennessee, pronounce"
Its april session, 1863, / will sell for caSA
the Court House door, in WINCHESTER, Ienne
see. IN THE FIRST MONDAY IN MA
NEXT the Glowing Slaves: Lizzie, ageo
y.acs and Two children, aged 5 and . year
ucd Rachel, aged 10 years. The blddlng'
commerce assoc for Lizzie and TIVE chIIoEe
5000 for bacAtil.
JOHN G.. ENOCHS,,
onqt3 Clerk,
Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-05-01
NEW ARRIVAL,

l.. the house i%ornerly occupied by Wiley :
Embry Il Co.
The undersigned have Just opened and On
hand Il fine assortment of Goods, among which
may be named the following;
HARDWARE.
Hoes, Stock Locks, Padlocks, Buggy Win,
Fishing Tickle. ~
GROCERIES.
Coffee, Sugars, Rice, Soda, Black Penror
Tobacco, all kinds Of fine Cigars, Candle
Cakes, &c.
DRY g FOODS.
Dress Goocs, Calicocs, De LANES, TrayoIirr
Goods, Linen Hdkis., Silk Hdkfs., Black SIS
Ties, Half Hose, Hose and Ladies GauptIo,s
fine Sewing Thread, Sewing Silks, all kind,
and c%olors; Sewing Twist. Hoop Skirts, Hat.
Gaps, Shoes.
A T. S %,
Dye Stufs, Epson Salts, English Blackipr
Confederate 10, Mason's do. Shoe Brusbr9''
Hair brushes, Il fine lot Of Combs, Tooth
Brushes, Toilet Soaps,
Powder, Shot, Cups.
Shoe string., Spring and Summer Hats.
aad q variety Of other articles, all on small,
al, ancc for cash. Give us a call.
apl7 In RUSSEI d RHODES
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April 2;-4w.
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NOTICE.

Winchester, April 1G, 1863. dit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
STATUS pnrlsEp.-we have long believed

STATUS DEFINED.--We have long believed
the Argus not only opposed to sustaining the
Government, and opposed to the war, but at
heart opposed to lifting finger, even for the
relief of the sick and wounded soldier. With
il love of party and hatred Of freedom are
stronger than patriotism or humanity. 1t
comes down against the lectures in aid OF the
Sanitary Commission, for the benefit of the
sick and suffering soldiers, on this wise;
They are proiessedly In aid of the Sanitary
Commission; but what would be thought Of
lectures ON religion by infdels, in aid OF the
Sanitary Commission? We regard George
Thompson and Wendell Phillips among the
most arrant political iniidels that exist, and
inveterate enemies OF our country's good.
Thompson came here thirty years ago, the
agent OF English aristocracy, 10 foment the
slavery quarrel, divide and destroy our coun-
try; Phillips became his disciple and co-work-
er. Ifpeople desire Eight from such sources,
let thcm go aud get il. The advertisement OF
the course OF lectures appears in our columns,
which people can read and Judge OF for them
selves. In our opinion the country has already
suffered quite enough from the doctrines OF
such political vampires aud we have no idea
Of encouraging their wicked work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
) X TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
T"o Days Later from Europe = irriraf OF
| the Asia at HALIFAX.

I"o Days Later from Europe irriraf Of
ne Asia at Hafifds.
HALIFAX, N s., Dec. %.
The steamship Asia, from Liverpool 18th,
via Queenstown 18th, arrived at 1.2O A. NJ
The death of Lord Elgin is confirmed. IL
took place ON the 10th OF November
A serious revolt has occurred among the
Hill tribes in India, and sanguhary battle
had been fought.
The suspected rebel steamer Pampero had
been formally seized by the customs authori-
ties.
1t Is stated that the pirate Alabama was ex-
pected at Machas, and remittances have been
made to that port to meet her disbursements.
The steamer Vanderbilt left Mauritius OH
the 10th OF October on a cruise after the Ala
bama, Capt Baldwin having been notified OF
her appearance Off Ceylon.
The Florida and Georgia are being rapidly
fitted out at Brest and Cherbourg res pective-
ly. The former was expected to put 10 sea in
few days.
The Rappahannock was being rapidly com
pleted at Calais.
ii is reported that negotiations were going
on between France and the various European
powers to determine il the Congress shall 90
on without England The reply of Austria is
published. 1t fully sympathizes with the OBJ
jects Napoleon has in view, but wishes before
taking part TO learn with some accuracy the
basis and programme of the Congress.
It's reported that the President of the Ger
man Federal Diet has notified the Danish gov
eminent that if in three days Denmark does
not comply with the demands of the Diet, the
Federal troops will enter Holsten.
The Diet OF Sweden was closed on the Sth
The King in his speech said: sour interests
are not yet Immediately threatened, but they
are connected with the maintenance of the
peace and rights Of nations. The Swedish
nation feels deep sympathy and sorrow for the
dangers which impend over the King and peo-
pie of Denmark"
Poland.-The chief railway station at War
saw has been surrounded by troops, and TWEEN
ty railway officials arrested.
Several engagements are reported in the
governments of Cracow and Lubin. Fresh
bands of insurgents were appearing in Lithu-
ania we'll equipped in winter clothing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
The Argus Is. George Thompson.
PonrLANp. Dec. %, 1863.

PORTLAND, Dec. %, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press:
In an article commenting upon the proposed
lectures in aid of the Sanitary Commission,
the editor of the Argus singles out among
several others the name of Gen. Thompson, Of
England, in order to misrepresent the true
object Of these assemblies. Now with any Of
the American gentlemen he attacks i have
nothing to do, as residence of a few months
in this country Is insufficient to enable me to
form an opinion OF their respective merits,
but as regards General Thompson, l feel
called upon TO protest against the gross impu-
tations which are levelled against his charae-
ter. The Argus charges him with being the
secret agent of the English aristocracy, sent
over to America to foment internal strife.
Now, such q charge made in ignorance would
be Supremacy ridiculous, but wilfully made, II
becomes insuferable. 1t Is uncomfortable that
any paper should stoop TO such miserable
clap trap. What estimate does it set upon the
intelligence of its readers when II imagines
that cant like this will go down? The Argus
must know well enough that Gen. Thompson
Is one of the strongest opponents the English
aristecracy have to contend with; that he is
one Of the leading champions in England of
American institutions, and that he would as
soon think of lifting hand against them as
he would Of calling the Argus a patriotic pa
per. General Thompson sent over to ruin
the republic, forsooth! Bah. Was it Jew
who fred the Temple? or did Mahomedan
ever desecrate the tomb Of the prophet?
ENGLsHMAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24

CASUALTIES IN 18th MAINE REGIMENT
"A correspondent Of the Bangor Wing gives
the following list OF casualties in the 18th
Maine while serving as artillerists on Morris
Island. All but the two first occurred this
month. Though constantly exposed by day
and night, we have to this month been very
fortunate: Nelson G. Crocker, company A,
Portland, wounded slightly-shoulder dislo-
Gated Horace II. Bearce, E, Alton, severely
arm broken near shoulder; Corporal II. f.
Albee, G, East Machias, killed; Stephen r.
Bearce, in hand, slightly; Greenlief Mad
docks, ID, Kennebunkport, face-slight; Ly-
man N. Bragdon, d, Franklin, foot-slight /;
Bradley NJ. Kimball, E, Hermon, killed; Serg't
John Howard, X, Brownvillc, face and right
eye severely. The wounded are all doing
well. Albee and Kimball, killed, were excel
lent young men, and among the very best SOL
diers of the regiment. Kimball had received
the recommendation for one Of Gilinore's
Medals of Honor, for his bravery and good
conduct at the "Marsh Anger Battery. On
the night of July ed, under the fire of IL
guns aud one mortar. he, with Sergt. Payne of
Plymouth, volunteered TO go for boat to
carry away the wounded. He escaped then to
fall on the sth inst. by rebel shell from
Moultrle. How well these young heroes de-
served OF their country! They were buried
by the regiment with all the honors accorded
to field officer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24

OUR PRISONERS AT RIcuMoND.-The fol-
lowing is taken from letter written by Gen.
Neal Dow, under date of Richmond, Dec. s.:
81 learn from the papers and by my letters,
that contributions and subscriptions have been
taken up in many Northern cities for prisoners
at Richmond. hope that nothing will be
sent here by inexperienced parties, because
such course would probably involve loss and
waste TO large extent. The only safe mode
of managing the business will be to send all
contributions for such purpose to the United
States Sanitary Commission, or to some trust
worthy Supply Association, through which all
benefactions will be wisely distributed at points
where supplies are most needed. The gov
eminent is now sending large supplies OF
clothing aud food for the use of our soldiers
here, and the Sanitary Commission and seye-
raj Supply Associations have sent to the efil-
GERS great many necessary and useful arti-
cles; and consignments Of such are arriving
by every flag of truce boat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24

of the Court are 20 be found, aud human expe-
rience teaches thatrc weight Of legal author
tiles and no consideration of Justice can cor
rect Judgment thus perverted and blinded
by selfish interests.
In illustration of this baneful influence we
need only refer to the leaning and efforts of
the Federal Judiciary for many years past, to
sustain the unrighteous pretensions Of the
shareholders, as exhibited in the bred Scott
decision. No candid mind In the nation can
now fail to see that the majority OF that Court
have for years trampled upon all principles OF
law and Justice in that and all kindred ques-
lions. at the mere will of the Executive and
those who stood nearest to him, to sustain the
unjust pretensions of an aristocracy which
have at last eliminated in an open and wicked
rebellion. The consequence is that that Court
has justly lost all claim to the confidence and
respect of the nation.
If Court may thus become prostituted
which holds its position for life, what may not
be expected of Court which is subject to fire.
quent executive re-appointments? Human
nature IS always actuated by the same motives
and subject to the same temptations. Selfish
ness must therefore be guarded against, and
every possible door to temptation be closed,
il we would avoid its evil consequences.
Can this be done by adopting the elective
system for the judiciary We Think it can. If
the candidates for our Supreme judges were
nominated by state conventions, selected on
the State ticket, there would be every induce
ment for each party to nominate their ablest
and best men. No party can ever be strong
enough not to see the danger to its success,
which neglect to do this must necessarily
beforehand by the people and in the papers,
and public sentiment would, as general thing,
become concentrated upon the best men: And
the conventions which are composed Of the
most intelligent minds of both parties mnst
feel the force of that public sentiment in
making the selection.
Men thus eleted would be under no influence
and have no motive to pursue any course but
such as would bear the strictest scrutiny and
criticism. They would feel the force of the
maxim, that honesty is the best policy. For
no other policy can ever bear the light of in
vestigation before the people. If the offices
we're local there might be danger in some
localities, that unsuitable men might some
times be elected by mere force of party
strength, anddrill. But all our local judges are
now elective, and am not aware that it gives
rise to any serious evil. The reasons for cleo
ting our Supreme judges on a State ticket are
vastly stronger than for electing local judges.
But to do this constitutional amendment
must be adopted authorizing it, which we hope
will not escape the attention Of our next legis-
lature. gT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
Salaries of Ministers. Teachers, &c.

Tothe Editor u the Press
Should one from another land visit our
Northern cities and towns, and be told that
this country is in the midst of a civil war, he
would hardly be disposed to believe the asser-
ton, for he would see on every hand such de-
cided indications Of prosperity, he might con-
slider his informer as laboring under some
strange mental Authorization. At no time In
our history has industry received such re-
ward; never before has business Of all kinds
been in so fourishing condition; but at the
same time it Is too true that high prices pre-
vail. The majority, however, are not affected
by this, inasmuch as the price of labor has
been proportionally raised, so that the me-
chanic or laborer is enabled to support his
family as well, yea, better, than at any former
period. This remark, however, does not, l am
sorry to say, apply to all classes. Those who
have fixed salary, barely sufficient to main
tain decent livelihood in ordinary times,
must find it almost impossible to pay their
current expenses in period like the present
With exceptions few and far between, the sala-
ries Of ministers have not been advanced.
Many servant of Christ, in the rural districts
especially, is expected to support himself and
family on what a business man would regard
as miserable pittance. The same may be
said with equal truth of the teacher, whose
employment wears out the life and energy
sooner than any other. No one is more de-
serving of the gratitude of the community,
than faithful teacher, and there is no class
SO poe rly paid for their services. speak from
experience, Mr.. Editor, having been engaged
in that profession nearly thirty years of my
life. Occupied at present in an entirely diff.
ferent department of labor, am therefore a
disinterested person, and can expect no per-
sonal advantage from the suggestion l am
about to make. have with great pleasure
seen it announced in the newspapers that a
movement has already been made in many
cities in other States to raise the salaries OF
teachers. This is just and right. Why should
not this be done everywhere? We must pay
the mechanic double the price he asked pre-
vious to this war, and we do so because he
demands 1t at our hands. Why not pay the
teacher at the same rate, whose Office is SO
important, and whose duties are so arduous,
although he cannot, in the nature Of the case,
demand II? l do hope, Mr.. Editor, that some
movement will be made Immediately, to
accomplish result SO desirable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
Return OF the Acacia 50 Rebel sympathy
nj HalifaX.

The u. S. steam gunboat Acacia, Captain
Child, arrived at this port last evening about
6 o'clock, from Halifax, which place she left
on Monday evening last. We learn by this
arrival, not from the officers, but from other
reliable sources, that the most unfriendly feel
ing exists at Halifax against our loyal people
and in favor Of the rebels; that many of the
crown officers are as thoroughly secesh as
JEFF Davis himself, and that no disposition
seems to exist there either to arrest the pirates
or to do simple justice to our people.
Arrangements were made on Saturday last,
at / o'clock, to deliver the prisoners on board
the Ella and Anna into the hands off High
Sheriff Of Halifax. A warrant had been is
sued for the arrest of Wade, one of the pirates,
and an officer was present to arrest him.
When he attempted TO do so, the citizens
rushed in, threw Wade into boat and push
cd on with him. DR.. Almon, a prominent
citizen OF Halifax, threw his arms around the
neck Of the officer, and thus prevented his
making the arrest. The whole city seems
banded together to prevent justice from over
taking the pirates. One crown officer was on
i the wharf when the rescue was made, and by
his presence aided the aristocratic mob. We
learn that the pirates were all in the city, and
had been for several days when the Acacia
left, but the police Is In the interest Of the
rebsls and nothing could be done through
them. Not such Is the feeling with the mill
tary authorities. Gen. Doyle, who we suppose
to be in command there, is thoroughly dis
gusted with the course of the municipal au-
thorities.
Upon the whole, says our informant "a
gentleman who knows what he is talking
about and Is perfectly reliable-"the affair has
walked up the government, and they would
give one Chesapeake II the old thing, prison.
ers and all, were on their way to Yankee
DOM"
We are informed that warrants are out for
the arrest Of eight of the pirates, but it is
doubtful II any thing will be done. The Hal
flax papers talk fair and smoothly, but evil
IDENTIFY their words do not represent the gen.
eral feeling Of the people.
We understand Capt Child, of the Acacia,
to speak very highly Of Rev. Mr.. Gunnison,
Acting Vice Consul at Halifax, who has done
all that could be required Of him by his loyal
fellow-countrymen to secure the punishment
Of the pirates and justice to the Government
he represents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24

~ The Lewiston Journal says that job
Smell OF Poland, an old man 65 years Of age,
hung himself In his woodshed by means of a
rope attached to beam, OH Friday last. He
ate his dinner, apparently as well as ever, and
Immediately committed the fatal act. When
found, his feet were bent back, and his knees
nearly touched the floor, in which position he
must have strangled himself No sufficient
cause is assigned for the act, although it is
stated that he had been addicted to intemper-
ance. He leaves wife and several children.
W-Parsons' Cough Candy is a genuine and
reliable remedy. See special notice column.
Dim.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
From. Washington.

NEW YORK, Dec. ..
The Heralds Washington dispatch says the
report telegraphed from Fortress Monroe yes
terday, purporting to give an account of dis
asters to the fleet off Charleston, from the
Richmond papers OF the 10Th inst, is not cred
tied in the Navy Department. In reply to an
inquiry by telegraph to-day. Gen. Butler stat
ed that no papers Of the 10th had been receiv-
ed there. The whole thing is probably ca
nard.
Official dispatches from Gen. Grant show
that the Cincinnati dispatches about the death
of Longstreet, were mere canards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24
,ays the Argus of yesterday


Will the Press be kind enough to tell us how
a reyolted State can organize civil govern
ment and be recognized as within the Union
BY this administration, except upon the con-
dition Of abolishing slavery?
Our neighbor stumbles over great accom-
plished fact Slavery is abolished in the re-
VOTED States, by the Proclamation Of Jan. l.,
1868. That proclamation is claimed by its
author, and by those who sustain it, to be as
binding as the highest constitutional law, be-
cause it was a constitutional act, which grew
out of the military necessities Of the country.
All the slavery at present existing in the re-
volted States, is In contravention Of the proc
lamation, in contrayention OF one of the high
est, most important and most sacred constitu-
tional acts of the National Executive, and such
slavery, therefore, forced, illegal and uncon-
Observation-Disclosures constltutionally abolished
lis upheld, not by force Of law, but by the
unholy power Of rebellion, and must fall Of its
own weight when the support given 1t by re-
bellion is removed. The people of the revolt
ed States can, therefore, under the first and
last proclamation, organize civil governments,
not by abolishing slavery, which is already
done, but by returning to their proper ALE
glance, which requires obedience to the con-
stitution and all the constitutional acts Of the
Government, one OF which is the act Of Eman-
cipation. To this the President will hold
them, must hold them, until, as he says, an
act of Congress or of the Supreme Judicial
tribunal shall nullify that act. Will the Argus
CODY?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-24

ST. LOUIS, Dec. %.
The Democrat has special dispatch from
Fort Smith, dated to-day, which says: "The
rebel force which crossed the Arkansas River
going northward, was under Standwait, Adair
and Quantrell. Capt. Spllman with some In
diana troops, encountered them at Barren
Fork, Cherokee county, and fought them for
four hours and routed them with rebel loss
Of about seventy. They fed in all directions,
but they will doubtless reorganizc. II Is sus-
pected that their design is to concentrate on
the Kansas border. All is quiet in 'front.'"