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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-15

meeting Of members Of the bar Of Ohio In honor Of the
Hon. hllsha Whittlesey, deceased:
At meeting Of the members Of the Ohio bar, held
at the Library Room Of the Supreme Court Saturday,
January 10. 1862 to pay tribute Of respect to the
memory Of the Hon. Elisha Whitesey, lately deceased
Gen. ohas. B. Goddard was called to the CHAIR and John
r g.
olutons and reported the following, which we're unani
mousy adopted;
gREAh1M AND REsoLUTIoNs.
One Of the veteran members Of the Ohio bar, nnver
sally respected for his ability, learning and purity Of
character has departed this LIE, On Wednesday even
aop EsSs Whs,ey ySdsS up hs nu .pr
his Maker. His death, like his life. was singuary
quiet, beautiful and serene. had lived the life OF an
Intellectual, learned and upright man. He sank into
the armp Of death without fear, struggle or pang.
For many years he was an active and eminent member
Of the Ohio bar and instructor Of pupils
In the law. Drawn from his professional pursuits by
the voice Of the people. he Tor long period va; an
be allied an important oice in the Treasury Depart
ment; and pure, efficient and firm was he In the dis
charge Of ts duties that change Of administration
effected his removal. Though long retired from the
practice Of his proesSion deem proper and bscOm'
ing to notice his dseease and to commemorate his vr'
tues. Therefore,
tertain lively sense Of the learning ability and vr
tues Of their deceased brother the Hon. Elisha Whit
tesey and Of the noble example he set In private in
public, and In professional life, III.
ResoiVed, That the chairman Of this meeting do pre-
cent It's proceedings to the Supreme Court Of the State
and request that they DO entered upon Its Journal and
that he also tranit cory thereof to the family Of the
deceased. 81.
Rtsolced That the public Journals be requested to
publish the proceedings Of this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
CHAs. b. GODDARD, Chairman,
JoHN W. ANDREWS, Secretary. 0
The chef Justice, on behalf Of the Court, directed
the proceedings preamble and resolutions to te enter
cd the Journals Of he Court In honor Of the decsas
cd And thereupOn the Court adjourned until ten
otclock ThuP uPsdav morninV.
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From ,he Rappahanncck.

New YoRK, Jan. A.-The Herald has the fol
lowing from the headquarters Of the Army Of
the Potomac, Jan. IL: Yesterday, Capt. Ches
ter, sergeant Grant and private Harris, 18th
New York Engineer regimens, were captured
by the enemy about ten miles above Falmouth,
on the Rappahannock.
Major Cutting went over the river yesterday
with flag Of truce. The object of his mis-
sion has not been divulged, Communication
are almost daily interchanged between the two
10 attract attention.
Prof. LoWe's balloons are kept in constant
readiness for ascensions, and very fine views
Of the enemy's position had been secured dur
ing the past week.
The river 10 swollen considerably by the re-
cent storm. The roads are horrible. 70.
night It is storming again. All quiss along
the lines.
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U. s, Mississippi Squadron.


CAIRO, ILLINOIS, November 90, 1862.
WANTED In THE NAVAL SQUAD
w RON on the Mississippi River, 6eamen, Ordinary
seamen and Lsndsmen to ship for the war. All per.
aons who will present themselves at any Naval Rendez
vous In the West at Cairo, having passed Surgeons
examination to prove that he has chronic disease
disability Of any kind will have his expenses paid and
will be received into the Navy. No person need apply
who is not ableboded and free from complaints Of every
kind.
Great inducements are offered now to enter the Navy
In the FIRST place. the country wants the services OF
ry patriotic young man, and 1t will be strange II the
West, after raising 80 many soldiers, can not man It'd
Navy.
There is every chance Of promotion to the higher
grades the pay good and subsistence better than thai
Of the Army. The men have good homes. kind treat:
ment good hospitals when sick, and will be we'll cared
for In every way. Persons wishing to enter will be
ceved at Hrie Louisville st. Louis Chicago, Cairo,
Cincinnati and Jacksonville, where rendezvous are
open at all times All persons will be required to be
examined by Surgeon at the Receiving Ship and those
having any disability or disease need not come.
Persons entering will e9st seamen, Ordinary eea.
men or Landsnen, and be promoted to the higher rates
as they may be found qualified Those who merit II By
good conduct gallanty In BATTLE close attention tc
their duties, will be recommended to the higher grade
| Of officers.
mh. saItautno; o;s tha afa 30 ,or,
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rhs shanges in the War Departments.

NEW YoRK, Jan. I4.-The Times Washing
ton dispatch says: The facts in regard to ru.
mored changes In the War Department seem to
be these: Stanton, soon after his appointment,
asked for two additional assistants to serve for
one year, within which time he expected to put
down the rebellion. The names OF Watson and
Tucker were accordingly sent In, and they we're
appointed. Their terms Of Office expire about
the 10th inst. II is understood that Watson is
not q candidate for re-sppointment There 10
atrong reasons for believing that Chas A. Dana,
late of the Tribune, will be nominated to the
position.
Accompanying Gen. Hunter, who goes out to
South Carolina at once, Is Col. Montgomery,
of Kansas renoWn. having a commission from
the War Department. for raising brigade oi
soldiers In that State.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Morning and Noon Reports
affairs I'm she Southwest.

NEW YoRK, Jan. l4.-The Times special
from Nashville 18th, says: Cheatham's and
McCann's rebel divisions are ct Shelby vile
expecting to be reinforced by Longsheet's corps
Of thirty thousand men, from Virginia. Forrest,
Wheeler and Sterns, with forty thousand meD
and two full batteries, are marching toward
Charlotte, forty miles west, their object being
to destroy our transports with provisions for
Rosecrans's army: Morgan, with thirty thou
aand men, Is again in Kentucky, and further
damage to railroads is apprehended,
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WILDE mANTLE BARA9Rs, BOT {
w WI end Blaak. iusiFsss itsd
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The Chief Justice, behalf Of the Court, directed
the proceedings preamble and resolutions to te enter
cd the Journals Of he Court In honor Of the decsas
ed And thereupon the Court adjourned until ten
O'Clock Thunday morning.
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OFFICE or MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, TRUST 90. }
BUILDING, 8. W. COR. MAIN AND Third sTs.,}
OIacSNATI o., December 10, 1852.
DROPOsALS ARE INVITED FOR
i furnishing articles used in Means Of TranBpora.
ton for the Army to meet daily acquisitions upon this
depot.
Proposais should state the articles which It ia pro.
posed to furnish. the quantity which can be supplied
weekly the earliest period at which the delivery will
be commenced the total quantity offered and the price
for each article.
law to be legibly marked with the contractors name
The following list embraces the principle supplies
needed;
Stretcher ohan5 Wagon.tongues,
Bearing I" Coupling poles,
Breast " Wagon-bows,
Fifth Boisters,
Halter Tarpots
Trace +" Jack-screws
Stay 4" Jockey-stick
Horse.brushes, Harness Leather
Ourry-combs, Bride Leather,
Wagon.whips. Halterr,
Anvils.
Bellows,
goTsss tpOrtable),
Blacksmlths shoeng Tools,
Sets Carpenters Tools for Army use,
Manila Rope
Mule-shoes,
Horse-shoes,
Mule and Horse.shoeing Nails.
Securities will be required for the ument Of every
ontract
Proposals will be received from day to day, and will
be opened and contracts will be awarded the bids
favorable and the articles are needed
Samples Of the articles proposed to be furnished
should accompany the proposals. or be left at the United
States Warehouse, No. SO East Second street. The
proposals must state the length Of time they hold and
should have marked on the envelop tho articles upon
which the bids are made.
By order Of
Col. THOMAS SWORDS, A. Q. NJ, Gen.
7. W. HURTT, Capt. and A. Q. NJ.
decI9tf,
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HON. ELIsHA wHIT1LRsEy, DE0HAsED, d
Hon. A. q. Thurman, on behalf Of General ohArles
B. Goddard, who was absent presented to the Court
tor entry on In Journals tho following proceedings of
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Supreme Oourt or ohio,

Hon. Milton Sutlif, ohief Justice; Hon. William v,
Peck, Hon. William Y. dholson Hon Jacob Brlnkerhof
and Hon. Josiah Scott, Judges.
L. J. 0rtchaeld, Esq Reporter.
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NEWBERN, N. C., Jan. Troops are rapidly
pouring in, and important movements are pend
ing.
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Master Commissioners Sale.
Robert Lane Of al. Superior oour. Of Franklia
John McNames ct al county. Ohio.

va superior Oouft OF Frankli 1 :.
John McNames ct al. county Ohio.
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
the said Court 10 directed, Will offer for sale a,
Public Auction, at the door Of the Court House, In tbs
City Of Columbus, on
Saturday, the7th day Of February, A. d. 1863 j.
at one O'Clock p. M, the following described real
tate, situate in the county Of Franklin, and State
Ohio, 10 witt
Tho north half Of Lot No. l9in Samuel Brush'ssub-
division Of Lots Nos. a. 80 and 81 Seven n street IN
tho city Of Columbus. Aso apart Of In.lot No 5, i1
Robert Neis addition TO the city OF Columbus deacrn
ed as follows Beginning at the northwest corner OF
said lots thence along the north line Of said lot AZ
feet thence south IN line parallel with the west line "
said lot feet thence west in line parallel with tn
north line OF the lot 42k feet; thence north along th
east line Of said lot TO the beginning Also the nor
half OF lot No. n, In Bulivant Miteheila western
addition to the city Of Columbus. .f---. \
The north half Of Lot No. 10 appraised at aeO0 co.
The part Of In.ot No. 5apprased az. ..... 200 90.
The north half Of Lot No. a appraised at 100 90.
q. W HUFFMAN, Sheriff,
and Master 0omminnonefs
Printers fees 5000, ~ -.
RRAnolSC CoLLiNs, Atty. s9t eteA Sr~
jan3-dltkwtd efsseC 6 y &. a.
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WENT WORTH SEMIN AIRY.
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

ALBERT E. BASSFORD, PRINCIPAL.
THE sixth annual session Of this institution
The principal viii be assisted By the Rev
w. f. NJ Jacobs, whose cooperation will mroe
fully sustain the already acquired reputation q
this school
Circulars stating particulars can be obtained
at the institution, Prince St., opposite Post
Office. aug 15-2aWtsep & d #
TI7HE duties Of MISS ELLEN MARKS
/ SCHOOL will be resumed on TUESDAY,
the 18th ofSEPTEMBER. Particular attention
will be given to the ELEMENTARY BRANCHES
as the only sure base for future improve.
ment. 1t is desirable that AL the pupils
as far as practicable, should be present at
the opening Of the school. Terms, for Or
Reading, Geography, Grammar,
Philosophy, History, Arithmetic and Algebr!"
from five to seven dollars per term OF ten weeks,
Music and French at Professor charges.
The School is pleasantly situated OF Hing
street No. 214 between Columbus and Alfred.
aug 24-dtscptl &eOtoctl0
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EDUCATIONAL.
ALEXAN DRIA SEMINAR
By S. KING SHAY AND DAUGHTERS,
Nos. IS and 81 South Pitt Street, 14lero r.

N1HE exercises Of this school were Resumed
/ on Monday, Dist Of August The co,Jr,s
of instruction consists Of the English hrahchcs
Drawing, French, German and the ClasSica!
languages The school consists Of two DEPART
ments, Male and Female; the Males are tauph1
in No. IS, and the Females in No. 81, the resi-
dence of the teachers, Strict attention viii be
paid to the morals and department Of the Nv
pills and the government will be parental. For
terms apply TO the Principal. sep lift
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

line sCca!nSnlp L SlSld3 l'Uul A@Aso1 pooA va
the 10th of September, has arrived at New
York
The Channel feet has left Liverpool, but
the frigate Liverpool, remaining in the Mar
sew, is reported to be watching the suspected
iron rams.
Mr.. NIason's letter to Earl Russell, with
drawing from London, is published. 1t quotes
his instructions from Richmond, which state
>.that President Davis believes the Engllsh
Government is determined to decline oVertures
for friendly relations, and will not receive a
minister, therefore it is not conducive to
the interests nor consistent with the dignity OF
the Confederate Government for Mr.. Mason to
continue his residence at London any longer.
The London Index says it is not contempla~
ted 70 Withdraw Mr. Shdell from France
The Alabama, Georgia, and Conrad have
been visiting ports at the Cape OF Good Hope.
They captured the ships Sea Bride, Sala,
Prince Of Wales, and Santee, and bonded
,hom The Vanderbilt left St. Helena Au-
2ust Goth, in pursuit Of the Alabama.
The consul protested against the capture OF
the pea DJl0e V!4 JAG 6lo0,1" s'1'A0 0
within British waters and also demanded the
delivery I'D Of the Tuscaloosa, late the Con
rad on the ground that she violated the
Queens proclamation by entering British
BORT. The governor decided adversely to the
consul in each case, Whereupon the consul en-
tered a protest.
much debated. The friends OF the South as
sert it will not affect the issue.
It is reported that Baron eros has informed
Earl Russell that the opinion Of the French
Government relative to the Polish negotiations
is, that il is preferable oclose useless discus
sion.
The Rhine has overAoved its bed to the
height Of two metres along the line OF Lyons.
The country upon the bank OF the river Is
submerged. The Seine has also risen to q
considerable height,
The Patre says the question whether the
Poles will be recognised in the quality OF bel
lgerents has been continually raised BY one or
rwo OF the great maritime Powers.
Prince Napoleon will leave tor London, but
his tourney has no political bearing.
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to
withdraw the Swiss embassy from Japan, on
account Of the political condition OF that
country.
The man arrested as Nena Sahib has proved
not to be that chief
4 letter from Nevbern, n. c., has rumor
that Mr.. Holden, the editor Of the Raleigh
Standard has been assassinated, No particu-
lars in relation to the affair are given,
Gen. Sherman. who lost leg at the siege Of
Port Hudson, has nearly recovered. He sstilI
at Newport He will soon lit an artificial leg,
and return to duty,
For the first time in twenty years an order
has been issued from the {. S. Navy Depart
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THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

his course through the strong connlc.ils 'lu0'
Of two revolutionary movements-1lia' ~ '''o
nnl]i6prs to destroy the Union and set up
Southern Confcderacy, and that OF the ultTa
aho]itionists, which has set IN to dlsIrancLlse
thu South on the pretext OF making secure Ohe
emancipation Of the slaves,
The issues are made up between The f'resl-
dent and the rebels and their foreign sy1npa-
tbizers, who would reyolutionlze our govern
ment to create a separate g0vernmeDt III 'il5
South, on the one hand and On the other nano
between the President and the ultra aboltloh-
lists, who would disfranchlse the ooutheIn Sec
ton of our country. 1t IS not lmprooa''le 'llat
the latter, though aiming at different result,
will be found CO. operating IN the enc Win coH
spirators Of the SoutL and their foreign ailles.
They may prefer parting Wlth the ooueh 20
partnership and equality under the constlto-
ton.
The Richmond Sentinel says that there are
now in that city about eight or nine hundred
captured officers and eight thousand prlvates
as prisoners of war from the Union army.
This number, it says, will be largely increased,
in day or two, by further arrivals from the
South.
4 whole feet Of fast wooden steamers is TO
be constructed at the navy yards OF the u. ;.
with all possible dispatch. Three are to be
built at Portsmouth, three at New York, and
three at Boston.
Gen. Hooker is to be under Gen. Rosecrans,
and is to command part Of the reintorcements
sent to Chattanooga.
At Martinsburg, Va, there is activity IN
courts martial Major Alonzo W. Adams IS
on trial for cowardce and improperly using
forage, while Captain D. H. Harkins, OF the
same regiment, formerly an actor at the theatres
in Washington, is TO be tried for proposing to
surrender his command Other officers, too,
are to be tried.
Those who are fortunate enough to be en-
gagged in the cod6shery, this season, have
found their dishes right side up. Nearly every
vessel employed on the Grand Banks has re-
turned with such fares, and sold, or holding
them at such prices as to have good margin
for profits. Goldfish are now selling at over
SIS per quintal by the cargo, and cod oil has
sold at S34 per barrel, about double their fer
mer prices.
The National Inteligencer suggests sep
arate car on railways for tobacco chewers as well
as smokers,
Porto Plata dates of September Is state
that the Spanish troops are being removed to
San Domingo as base Of operations. 4 law
yer Of San Domingo and two Catholic priests
have been brought to Havana and incarcera-
ted in Moro Castle as prisoners Of war. San
tana has some three thousand troops, but has
no arms. Two steamers were about leaving
IIannna Cor San Dnmingn with provisions and
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COMMISSION HOUSES.
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
Nem Advancement.

T,HE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY RE,
/ SPECTFULLY announce to their friends and
patrons the pBblico of Evansville and vicinity that
With increased facilities for the transportation OF
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MARCH II, 1863.

and she was first to answer with her
blood the alarm-cry of the nation-when
It's capital was menaced by rebels. You
know her patriotic Governor, and you
know Charles Summer need add no
more
Massachusetts now welcomes you TO
arms as her soldiers. She has but a
small colored population from which
to recruit She has full leave of
the General Government to send
one regiment to the war, and she
has undertaken to do it Go quickly
and help fill up this first colored regi-
ment from the North / am authorized
to assure you that you will receive the
same wages, the same rations, the same
equipments, the same protection, the
same treatment, and the same bounty
secured to white soldiers. You will be
led by able and skillful officers-men
who will take especial pride in your eff
cheney and success - They will be quick
to accord 10 2yUu all the honor vnu shall
merit by your valor-and see that your
rights and feelings are respected by
other soldiers. have assured myself
on these points-and can speak with au-
thority. More than twenty years un-
swervng devotion to our common cause
may give me some humble claim to be
trusted at this momentous crisis.
will not argue To do so implies
hesitation and doubt, and you do not hes
itate. You do not doub'. The day
dawns-the morning star is bright upon
the horizon! The iron gate of our pris-
on stands half open. One gallant rush
from the North will fling it wide open,
while four millions of our brothers and
sisters shall march opt into Liberty
The chance is now given you to end in
day the bondage Of centuries, and to
rise in one bound from social degrada-
ton to the plain of a common equality
with all other varieties of men. Remem-
Der Denmark Vesey Of Charleston. Re-
member Nathaniel Turner of South
Hampton; remember Shields, Green, and
Copeland, who followed noble John
Brown, and fell as glorious martyrs for
the cause of the slave Remember that
in contest with oppression, the AL
mighty has no attribute which can take
sides with oppressors The case is be-
fore you. This is our golden opportu-
nity-let us accept it-and forever wipe
out the dark reproaches unsparingly
hurled against US by our enemies. Win
for ourselves the gratitude of our coun-
try-and the best blessings of our pros
perity through all time The nucleus of
this first regiment is now in catS; at
Readville, short distance from Boston.
l will undertake to forward to Boston all
persons adjudged fit to be mustered into
this regiment, who shall apply to me at
any time within the next two weeks.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
Rochester, March 2, 1868.
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tious opposition to the State or FEEDER; ]
authorities in their efforts and measures
for the vigorous prosecution of the sup
preston of this Goddess rebellion.
ReSolred, That we are opposed to all
propositions of peace and compromise,
other than those propositions which the
Government has constantly offered, viz:
Return to loyalty and obedience to law,
on a common level with the other States
of the Union, with the Constitution as
our Fathers made it.
(2)
AND WHEREAS, We have recognized
and have ever maintained the right of
property in and to persons owning la
Dor or service" in certain States of the
Federal Union, for the reason that the
same was so recognized and maintained
in the bond of Federal Uunion made by
our Fathers; but
WHEREAS, 1t appears that traitors who
for tho most port are. peculipriy interest
ed in such persons, have not, and arc
not now, contented with the conditions
of the bond and contract, as the same
has been carried out in good faith by a
majority of the free people of the free
States of the Union, and are now using
such persons" in a military capacity to
overthrow the constitution and laws, by
which alone they have right to employ
the services and labor of such "persons,"
and are making the institution, thus re-
cognized and heretofore protected by
the people and Government, the chief
cornerstone of new Government op-
posed to the constitution and laws of the
United States; therefore
ReS0tred, That we cordially endorse
and support the military order, and
emancipation proclamation of the Pres
ident of the United States, and this not
merely for the reason that, as military
men, we have been sworn ito obser' g
and obey the orders of the President of
the United States, and the officers ap-
pointed over us, but the higher and bet
ter reason Gfany such exists that we
firmly believe that we can the better visit
great injury, if not the utter destruction
upon traitors in arms, by faithful OBJ
servance Of said order and Proclamation.
Resol0ed, That we hereby endorse and
sympatize with the sentiments of General
A. z. Hovey, Coils. James r. Slack, G..
F. McGinnis, W. E. Mclean, and w. d.
Spicely, as expressed in their address to
the Democracy of Indiana.
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Freight, Packages,
Money and Valuables,

They solicit a continuance of former tlvors. Is
ecaI care taken in the collection of Bills, Draff'
Notes, and the transportation OF small ana 0aiIs-
Die packages.
All persons wishing to avail Themselves OF n 9
facilities of the Express obtain ally desired IN
formation in reference TO the routes and details OF
he business, at their Office on First street, between
Main and Locust.
jy2 CHAS. WENTA, agent.
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Copartnership.

WE HAVE THIS Day ASSoCIATED i.L,oW WITH ti,t
ness Mr. R. X Dunkerson, formerly OF the hrm
If Slaughter Dunkerssn, under the firm name q
Crane Brown Co. CRANE BROWN.
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