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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

DURING the latter part of last week, the
representatives of number of those loyal
political organizations in various States,
4 started last summer, and known as "Union
j Leagues" met i'm convention in this city,
Considering that the political end arrived
at by the bodies they were deputed to rep
resent, was an unobjectionable one; that
no where had there been any secrecy sought
either as to their mode of organization or
means of loyal agitation, it would be eX-
pected that the deliberations would be pub
lie. But such was not the case. The dele
gates met in secret conclave, and hence the
exact nature of their doings has not fully
transpired. Enough has, however, become
knownto give rise to the suspicion that, if
one of the objects of the Convention was
consultation and exchange of experience,
with view to the extension and perfection
| of the organization, there was also an
other, of an entirely different character, and
that was President making. Whether the
latter, thankless, dangerous labor was the
choice of the greater portion of the meeting,
or thrust upon it by a few designing work.
ers in behalf of particular interests, it is
certain that something like an expression
of preference of certain candidates. for the
next Presidency was elected. Without en-
tering upon the question of the merits of
those, in favor of whom, as standard-bear-
ers for the campaign of '64, the majority of
the Convention seemed to be inclined, Twill
simply say that, in my opinion, and that of
many of the best and wisest men now here,
it was both imprudent and presumptive to
meddle with the matter of the succession to
the Presidency at the present time, and to
try to identify the Union Leagues with the
personal political fortunes of certain men.
MOI ri nf ba f.
ed, the delegates had any authority from
their constituents, is hardly possible. Alto
gether, the assemblage has placed itself
very much in the light of the council of the
scheming, selfish political engineers of the
Old school, bent upon using those they did,
or pretended to, represent for the promo
tion, not of patriotic, but personal ends.
We extract the above from a Washington
letter to the Cincinnati Commercial, dated
December 14th. 1t will be seen that the
Loyal Leagues are about to steal a march |
on the rank and file of the Abolition party,
and use the organization to effect their pri-
yate ends. The result must be dissatisfac-
tion, ifnot disorganization, in the ranks
of the dominant party.
Political organizations are all well, indeed
Indispensable; but to be successful and
the confidence of the people, they
must be conducted on open and honest prin-
ciples. Democrats should organize associ-
ations all over the country; but their or
ganizations should deal openly and fairly
in all things, and thus give force and effect
TO their principles. Let the Abolition par
ty have all the dishonor of secret societies.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
The Court Of Claims.

This Court has been lately reorganized
and is now in session at Washington. By
an act of Congress of March last, the num-
Der of Judges was increased to five, of whom
one, Hon. JOSEPH CASEY, of Pennsylvania,
has beenappointed by the President Chief
Justice. The other Judges are HUGHES, Of
Indiana; LoRING, of Massachusetts,; VIII
MOT, of Pennsylvania; and PECK, of Illinois
Members Of Congress are not allowed to
practice in this Court.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
Newspaper Men in washington.

AGATE, the Washington correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Gazette, writes:
The star of newspaper men is in the as
cendant at the Capital. The Speaker is a
newspaper man. The Clerk of the House,
Mr.. Mcpherson, is newspaper man, who,
like Mr.. Colfax, worked his way up from
the case. And everybody knows that the
Secretary of the Senate isa newspaper man,
and the fortunate owner of two profitable
daily papers.
AGATE has himself just received the ap-
pointment of Librarian to Congress. The
position has good salary but not much
work. AGATE (WHITELAw REID) was for
merly a schoolmaster in Clarke county,
Ohio. Bg IL .g5..s-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
The Proposed Amendment to the
os Enrolment Act.


lFrom the Regular Correspondent Of the Evening
Post1 ~
WASHINGTON, December 13, 1868.
The disposition to amend the Conscrfption
Act increases every day in Congressional
circles, and 1t is now very certain that the
division of those persons liable to the draft
into classes will be abolished. The January
draft, whenever it is made, win include all
persons between twenty and forty-fve
without doubt. The action of State Leg
islatures In offering high bounties will COM
pei Congress to abolish the three hundred
dollar commutation clause or increase il
very much. @if"'
The bounties affixed in the free States
will average six hundred dollars, so that II
is no longer in the power of the Govern
ment to obtain substitute for three hun
dred dollars. If the premium is of any eff
feet it should be raised. 1t has been pro-
posed that the sum should be doubled, max
ing it six hundred dollars, the Government
for that sum giving the drafted person ex-
emption for three years, and endeavoring
to obtain its own substitutes; but there are
politicians who will make fierce outcry
against anything of the sort. o.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
The Vote ON TabIing Fernando
Woods ssPence'' Resolution.

Some of our contemporaries misread the
vote on FERNANDO WOODS "peaee'' resolu-
tion. The fifty-nine members Of Congress
who voted against tabling, did not thereby
vote for the resolution. Mostof them would
not have voted for it in the shape in which
it was introduced. a7o, ~.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

The New York TimeE an Administra-
tion organ, says that s.the fact that the Ad-
ministration has settled upon certain anti
slavery war policy does not bind patriot
to oapproye it," This is an admission that
all sensible and candid supporters of the
Lincoln Administration cannot avoid maxi
ing, and yet thousands Of patriotic men
have been prescribed, denied the rights Of
citizenship, arrested and imprisoned, be-
calisethey expressed their disapprobation
Of the anti-slayery war policy Of the Ad-
mlnistratloh. Nsalv utA lz--s e9iafhst
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

I GENERAL JOHN BUFoRD, of Kentucky,
died in Washington, on the 18th inst, after
an illness of four weeks contracted in his
recent arduous service in the Army Of the
Potomac. His commission as Major-Gen-
eral Of yolunteers.was placed in his hands
on the 10th, just before he died.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

I HENRY WARD BEEcHER said at a recent
Abolition pow-wow in Philadelphia: "All
the signs of the times indicate that God is
now in earnest and determined to emanci-
pate the slaves" A Western editor is fore
ed to the conclusion that Mr.. BEEcHER's
deity had previously, like Old ABE, been
addicted to joking on the subject.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

LAWRENCE, Kansas, is rising from its ASH
es. Since the raid one hundred and thirty
seven buildings have been put up or are in
progress, and business is lively. uT@rrI
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
Paving notice.

To all whom itmay Concerns: q. erl !
n i,6r gt' Cry CLERK,s OFFICE, I
. e.. COLUMBUS, o., Dec. ], 1861
1ra.ssanes e lave sssa .asd II . ses ,
Council Of Columbus, for making the following i'm
provements, TO wit: l.
Forgrading and paving the tApaved crossing on the
south side Of Broad street at Fair alley. rSflstl
The same to be done in accordance with plats and
estimates to be prepared by the City Civil Engineer
and filed in the Office OF the City Clerk. "a 70 .
All persons claiming damages on account Of said
proposed improvements, are required 10 Ale their
claims in the Office Of tho City Clerk in writing, on
or before the sixteenth day Of January a. ID. 1854.
: dscs-4w ,,7etna n 4 T,iro9 City Clerk,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

THE enormous business done in canned
provisions appears from the fact that sim
gle establishment in New Jersey puts up
five thousand cans per day, and often turns
out six tons Of jellies, in glass, per week.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

THE whole number of National Banks or
ganized under the National Bank act to De-
cember II inclusive, was one hundred and
1ifty-threc, with an aggregate capital Of
$l7,544,7OO. 7-.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
Important Certificates.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, December 2S, 1861.
Mcssrs. p. H. DRAKE & Col have been great
sufferer from dyspepsia for three or four years, and
had to abandon my profession. About three months
ago tried the Plantation Bitters, and to my great
ioy. / am now nearly well man. have recommend
ed them in several cases, and, as far as know, al
ways with signal benefit. am, respectfully, yours,
Rev. j. S. CATH0RN.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

PHILADELPHIA, 10th Month, nth day. 1862.
Respected Friend:-My daughter has been much
benefited by the use. of thy Plantation Bitters
Thou wilt send me two bottles more.
Thy friend, A. A. CURRIN.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
S--T--l860--X.

tion Bitters.
S--T--l860--X.
few bottles of Plantation Bitters
Will cure Nervous Headache.
Cold Extremitics and Feyersh Lips.
Sour Stomach and Fctid Breath.
Flatulency and Indigestion.
ti" Nervous Affections
Excessive Fatigue and Short Breath
Pain over the Eyes.
Mental Despodency.
d" Prostration; Great Weakness.
Sallow Complexion, Weak Bowels. etc.
Which are the evidencesof
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia
II il estimated that seven-tenths Of all adult al
mens proceed from diseased and torpid liver. Inc
hillary secretions of the liver ovcraowing into the
stomaoh poison the entire system and exhibit the
above symptoms.
Afor long research we able to present the most
remarkable cure for these horrid nightmare diseases
the world has ever produced. Within one year over
six hundred and forty thousand persons have taken
the Plantation Bitters and not an instance Of COM
plant has come to our knowledge
Il is most efectual tonic and agreeable stimuiant
suited to all conditions Of life. ..
The reports that it relies upon mineral substances
for its active properties, wholly FALSE For the
public satisfaction, and that patients may consult
their physicians, we append list of its components.
CALIsAYA BARK-Celebrated for over two hundred
years in the treatment Of Fever and Ague, Dyspep-
sia, Weakness, etc. It was introduced into Europe
by the Countess. wife of the Aiceroy Of Peru in
1sO and afterwards sold by the Jesuits for the enor
nous price of its own weight in silver, under the
name of Jesuit's Powders, and was finally made pub
lie by Louis XVI, King Of France. Humboldt makes
special reference to its febrfuge qualities during his
South American travels.
J. CAsoARILLA BARK-For diarrhea, collie and dis
cases of the stomach and bowels.
DAYDELIoS-For Inflammation Of the loins and
dropsica affections.
CHAMoMLE FLowERs-For enfeebled digestion.
LAVENDER FLowERs-Aromatic, stimulant and
tonic-highly invgorating in nervous debility.
WISTERGREEN-For scrofula, rheumatism. etc.
ANIsE-An aromatic carminatiyc creating flesh,
muscle and milk; much used by mothers nursing.
Also. Glove buds, orange, earriway. coriander,
snake-root. etc. .
S.-T.-lSeO-X.
Another wonderful ingredient, Of Spanish origin,
imparting beauty to the complexion and brilliancy
to tho mind, is yet unknown to the commerce of the
world and we withhold its name for the present.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
MARRIED.:

On the 10th inst, by Rev. S. NJ. Bright. Mr.. JOHN
NJ. DuRRETT and Miss MATILDA WALKER, both Of
Genoa, Ohio.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
Removed from his old ONCE.

DR.. A. B. WILLIAMS, West Broadway, pear
High street. Columbus, Ohio. has devoted himself
series Of years to the treatment Of certain pri
vate diseases He may be consulted at his Office on
Broadway, near the Exchange Bank. Nrnll.
ian19-dtf iI h1t" ff-t Taiio
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.


A NEGLECTED COUGH
Coin. AN IRRITATED or
SORE THROAT, if allowed to
progress results in serious Pull
monary Bronchial and Asth-
matte Diseases oftentimes in
Icurable. BRowN's BRoNOHI-
AL TRocHEs reach directly the
affected parts, and give almost
Immediate relief. For Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Catarrh, and
IConsumptiye Coughs the Tro-
Iches are useful. PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and Singers should
have the Troches to clear and
strengthen the Voice. MILL
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

"a smile was on hcr lip-health was in her look
strength was in her step, and in her hands-Panta-
tion Bitters.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

SHERMAN HOUSE. CHICAGO ILL., Feb. II, 1863.
Messrs. p. III. DRARB& CO.-Please send us another
twelve cases Of your Plantation Btters. AS morn
ing appetizer they appear to have superseded every
thing else, and arc greatly esteemed.
Yours, etc., GAGE WAITE.
Arrangements are now completed to supply any de-
mend for this article which from lack of Govern
ment stamps has not heretofore been possible.
The public may rest assured that in no case will
the perfectly pure standard of the Plantation Bitters
be departed FROM Every bottle bears the fac simle
of our signature on steel plate engraving. it can
not be genuine. Yr
Sold by all Druggists Grocers and Dealers through
cut the country.
H. HI. DRAKE e. CO.,
2O2 Broadway, N. Y.
julyl5-d&w9meod
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

-cE 3ide1ss.fI 5a31l go Doe falHije9y ai
nalauG ID ioa liHoda srsdi stdStH 1s6ms
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

f.410f HsF gI 1f1H riJirtt aff - ~
Iio oi srGigi9sl1 ls E9.s3sg'al adl Ji9ioo Ell
Gsb-Alsg .@soJo
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-12-20

UNE pbTbOH WTIIVsi HtT uHuBuVVI "'''
cured Of fts Of nine years standing, and
ST. Vitus' dance Of two years.
ANOTHER writes, ais son was cured
afler his aesh had almost wasted away.
The doctors pronounced the case incura-
able. " .sea-ga
ANOTHER was cured of Fever and Aguo
after trying every medicine in his reach.
ANOTHER was cured Of Fever Sore
which had existed fourteen years. r..g,
ANOTHER of rheumatism Of eight
years.
Gases innumerable Of Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint could be mentioned in
which the Purifier and Pills ,>
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-02-02
plmRLY -arGGRaTInN.

EDIT0Rs APPEAL: Il Is understood thas ths
Yankees are opening the canal opposite Yieks-
burg, 50 as 70 cut cG and give Vieksburg the
go-by- Can they successfully do so1 II they
can, it viii be done beyond al question. Let
Us at oncs 90 TO work 70 defeat al the advaH-
iages that would result TO them By such o con
summation. Let WarTenton, GEsad Gull, Port
Gibsen, Rodney and Ellis cliffs be fortified.
If they can dig new channels for the Mississippi
river, Wo can certainly forsify sbaso several
points. Let US fortfy in advances Of them and
compel them to make a new river &C every ore
Of these points Let Yicksburg be fortified IA
sbe soush and in the fesr.
The enemy have larger force than they tan
use above and opposite Vieksburg a. once, and
hey wish facilities for attacking below IS vel
as above At enc and the same time, and to- efsss
a flank and rear movement below ard east Of
Yieksburg. The passage Of vieksburg presents
advantages to them that must be readily seen
BY every one both against Vicksbure and Port
Hudson, and no time OF labor, cost or effort,
should be spared to anticipate or destroy thee
advantages. Unless this is done. Vieksbug
may silently fall, and With i. the whols BHssiS
sippi river. IT,
Such is the spiris Of our people that ne believe
HI viii not have reason to complain Of the
preperatisus that win be made TO dispute The
opening Of the Mississippi What they are, CT
viii be, tbs enemy must find cut Il he succeeds
10 passing Vieksburg.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-02-02
Bargain and sale.

The New York House of Assembly hzs been
st dead lock siRee its meeting on the 9th alt.
To the latest date, no elsction Of speaker hsd
bean made. The vote had been a lie for two
weeks. The Democrats were in the majority,
but some Of their men had been tempered with,
and no election could be made. On the 18th, at
a republican caucus. the republican candidate
resigned, another was nominated in bis stead,
who was also induced to resign, and to nominate
a fshy Democrat, by name Callicot. The Her
AIDS correspondent furnishes the following par
ticulsrs Of the terms on which the republicans
agree to vote for Caiicot, aud which thai wri-
ter says are quite as good as those made By the
Democrats, IN elsctiBg q Republican clerk:
Calicot'5 bargain is ne shall retain eli his IL
d~ividuslity as q Democrat, and shall appOias al
the officers Of the house net elected from the
Democratic ranks, shall give the Republicans a
majority Of men on one-half Of the standing
committees and the Democrats 3 majority On the
other half. The only vote that be pledges to
cast on their side, Is On the question of going
into g joint ballo. for United States senator. He
pledges to vote against posiponing The election
and for taking a ballot this winter.
On the next morning, the l6ih, whsn this
nomination by tho Republicans was sprung Oh
the Democrats, they, being wholly uEpTepzIed
for 1t, Tesorted to every sort OF expediant to pre-
vent a vote. They succeeded IN wasting the cay
By motions and speeches, and it was finally
sgTeed tbst ibs matter should be postponed IN
I'll Rezt day st -. when g ballot should be
seksn without debate. TIE Herqld's writer
thinks it highly probable the Republicans VIII
elect sheir candidate, and thereby secure tie
election Of 3 Black republican senstor.
This bargain afoTds an illustration of the s0Ii
Of integrity which the Yankees hays introduced
into politics. The transaction is spoken Of as
an ordinary business arrangement, snd the sac
cessful party is highly commended for It's dsI-
tsrity IL cheating its rival We have long be
Eeved that there was nothing too sacred OF pro-
fame to be made the subject Of merchandise BY
the Yankees; and the truth win soon be patent
to all the world-RiebmoEd Wig.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-02-02
gfchlnond FneeIIigence.

From the Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercuryl
A gentleman who went down with the last
batch Of Yankees to City Point, says the Yam
kee officers on the boats, formerly so sfable. ara
now grumpy, silent, and down Ia the month
They refuse to take any more ladies North. and
are not inclined even to exchange newspaoers
The good news discussed IN secret session IN
tho senate, and which is 9 better than r~eeopni-
tion.' is now said to be a treaty with France
The French loan, from private bankers, does
notmeet with much fsvor in the house, if report
speaks truly.
We are all anxious to get the exact words of
the Emperor's ~cold. If not bitterly iropiealp
greeting Of Nh. Dayton, On new years dav
alluded to in the Herald of the 18th and alsa
the particulars Of the trouble between Rnrn-
sides army and The Cabinet at Washington
which the Herald says is exposed IN me srmy
correspondence Of an Abolition paper in New
York.
Yesterday q New Yorker, who left Washino-
ton last Friday, arrived here and soupht An i9.
terview with the President. He was well ae-
credited by letters to prominent Southern pen
temen. de says the war cannot last ninety
days that the Yankee finances are ia inextrics-
bic confusion the soldiers in all their armies
muiinous, and only waiting TO be paid of ia.
disband Then, says he viii come the hanging
Of the Llncolnites-and there viii be a clean
sweep This, like other such statements, should
but make Us more vigorous in pushing on the
war.
You may rest assured there IS something In
the story about important matters in secret ses-
Aion, wsicA I have been fepeattng from day to
Gay. 1t is 3 treaty, or 3 loas, er both, with
France. The facts viii be gwen to the public
before the week soTeEsN hsTe not been mis-
informed.