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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-09
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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-09

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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-09

o. The night is full of voiees Are you listening,
moiher DEAR .,ireern
itng by the rose-twined lattce-to thsr mn,ie soft
and cIearf
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when the sunshine fell in golden showers. ON IN.
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roof for elnns to shadow, and TO hold
Through Autumn days, their wreaths Of leafy gold
Or royal-ermiaed, stand through Winters cold;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
The Oldest. Continent.

PRENTIcE, of the Louisville Journal, IN oc-
cupying himself and ins!ructing his readers, by
writing a series of geological articles. We ex-
tract the following paragraph from hia last es-
say. Commending Sir CHARLEs LYELL's now
work, he says:
The intelligent reader may learn that the
North American continent WAS the fret dry land
that rose above the waters. There are on this
continent many regions that were geologically
very ancient, at the very time that numerous
places In Europe that are hoary with historic
age were not yet born from the womb of waters.
When Europe and Asia were not continents. but
represented only by few islands, consisting Of
what are now their mountain peaks, scattered
over vast expanse Of ocean; when Mt. Etna
was yet uniformed, and the island Of Sicily was
still buried beneath the Mediterranean; when
the Atlantic sea-board back to the Appalachian
Mountains, and the valley Of the Mississippi
up as far as Vicksburg we're yot beneath tho
ocean, there were roaming among the Mauvais
Terres Of Upper Missouri In the midst of pro-
fuse vegetation, some Of the strangest animals
that have ever gladdened the mind of natu-
ralist. They became extinct before the era OF
the mastadon and elephant, and they differ not
only from all living species. but from all fossils
obtained from cotemporaneous geological
formations elsewhere.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
General Darlington.

ORDERED.-Gen. Darlington has been ordered
into active service In the field, and il 10 stated
will do 30 as soon as his health permite.-CO
lHmbas Gazette.
He will do so as soon as his health PERMITS
will he7 What ails him7 Did his ayduOus and
hazardous campaign at Indianapolis, against
Buiternut and CopperheAd BreaStpins, so i'm
pair his health as to make il necessary for him
to recruit III OF course, the impending battles
have nothing to do with keeping the General
from "active service In the fieId"! Certainly
not! The men whom he promised to lead "from
conquering to conquest" have long since gone
South, and have gallantly rallied round the flag
Of beauty and glory on moro than ono sangui-
nary battlefield. Again and again We have
been treated to the stereotyped announcement
that CARAIksroN would "do so;" but he hasn't
"gone and done IT, yet! He will, however,
when "his health permits"! That is nov the
talk. We shall see what We shall see.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
The Rebel Congress.

The first rebel Congress went out of exist
ence at Richmond, at ten O'Clock on the night
of May 1. The most important measures pass
ed during its last session we're Taxation act
for the support Of the government, the army
and the navy; Currency act, to promote the
funding of Confederate notes In Confederate
bonds; the Impressment act, to authorize the
seizure of all produce for army use; an act to
organize q general staff for the army; the
formation of new flag, and the adoption of q
new seal. The bill making 1t penal offense
to buy. sell or circulate United States bonds and
Treasury notes, or "greenbacks," was rejected
10 the Senate, on the ground that the Consttu-
tion did not authorize Congress to provide any
punishment for the crime which the House bill
created The acts providing for the election Of
members of Congress by general ticket, to au-
thorizs the conscripton of resident foreigners,
and for the repeal of all naturalization laws,
were also rejected. The joint resolutions offer
ing terms Of peace to the Northwestern loyal
States were defeated in both Houses
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
Important Decision.

An important decision has Just been render
ed by Judge Foote, in the Common Pleas Court
OF this county. The case was one of on in
dictmsnt under q criminal statute, the section
under which the indictment Was found having
been amended and repealed between the finding
Of the indictment and The time of trial. Pris-
onef'a counsel interposed motion TO quash the
indictment, on the ground that the repeating
statute contained no clanse saving to the State
the right Of pursuing prosecutions for crimes
committed whilst the repealed section was In
force.
Judge Foote oyerruled the motion, and held
the prisoner for trial, but stated that the case
was not free from doubt. The question will no
doubt be passed upon by the State Supreme
Court.
1t 10 worthy of remark that this question 10.
dmately Affects another one, over which the
people OF The State were recently somewhat ex
cited. ID will be remembered that Gov. Tod
was arrested by the Sheriff of Fairfield county
on charge OF kidnapping, growing out OF thu
military arrest Of Hon. f. B. Olds. Subse
quenlly the General Assembly amended snt
repealed the section Of the law under which th,
Governor had been indicted, intending thereb!
to put . quietns upon the prosecution.
Judge Foote's decision is sustained the obeo
Of the Legislature In that regard will be dc
feated. -Cieueiand Plain Dealer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
General Grants Four Late Battles.

Itseems, from the information We at present
possosa. that General GRANT's forces have had
during this month four battles or fights with the
rebels. In all of which our arms were crowned
with success.
The first of these engagements took place at
Port Gibson, Mississippi, on the lst OF May,
where the Federal troops defeated and ronted
eleven thousand rebels and captured Port Glib
con. The next battle was on May Sd, at Grand
Gulf, one Of the strongest rebel positions Oh
the Mississippi, resulting In its capture
snd 10 GRAEr's making 1t his base oI
supplies during his projected advance OF
VlcksburS from the east. The third fight
was at Raymond, some twenty-five miles
east of vicksburg, on the railroad to Jackson
whick ended In the capture Of Raymond AnC
the retreat of the rebels. A fourth fight appears
to have occurred at Mississippi Springs, neal
Jackson, on the l4sh inst, which was reported
to have lasted all day. II fight actually oc
cured, the rebels must have been worsted, al
the next news received WAS that our forces wert
in possession of Jackson, the capital Of Missis
sippi. We shall probably hear OF another bsttl'
or two with GRANTS army before the month II
ended.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
Stock Jobbing Operations.

We understand that couple of officials from
the War Department. have como on here to in
vesligate certain charges of stock jobbing In
connection with the control Of the telegraph
during the recent operations OF General Hooker
on the Rappahannock. ltappeals that the trans.
mission OF neWa from the field was suspended
for tWenty-four hours In order to further some
heavy speculations entered into by the parties
implicated. There are said to be prominent
officer In our army, some leading Wall street
brokers and couple Of ladies, to whom, TO
avert suspicion, private dispatches were ad.
dressed. IL was confidently expected by the
clique that General Hooker would win O great
victory, aud on this anticipation they specula-
ted for fall in gold, their contracts amounting
In the aggregate to about 81 100000. General
Hooker, however, made q .tidseo Of his cam
paign, and the consequence was that his Wall
street hackers lost upwards Of one hundred
thousand dollars by the operation. Ia order to
hedge and save themselves, they started the rel
port in the Philadelphia Press and the Inquirer
that Hooker had recrossed the Rappahannock
and that Richmond was in possession OF our
forces. This m0nstrous caRdfd, however,
availed them nothing; and now, In addition to
the loss Of their money, they will have to pay
the penalty of exposure. The President and
the Secretary of War are justly indignant that
officers of the army should be concerned In such
transactions, aud that the telegraph lines under
government control should be made 10 subgerve
them. For these reasons they have ordered an
investigation, and the inquiry will be at once
proceeded with. We should like to hear from
the Chevalier Forney in this matter. He can, no
doubt, throw some light upon the facts. Y.
Herald
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22

that plaintiff had written letter 10 some party
In the same neighborhood 10 Missouri, expressing
sympathy with the secessionists. On the night
of the 29lh Of July, following, John G. Stewart
and the other defendants, with Others In the
vicinity-in oil. q company Of some twenty per.
sons--Armed themselves In various ways, went
TO the house of Mr.. Neal, entered II, and
searched for reasonable correspondence. Some
letters from Missouri were produced and read
but nothing Objectionable found In the same
They next required the plaintiff, against his will
to 20 with them forthwith, distance OF two
miles, and take the oath Of allegiance to the
Governments before magistrate. One item ol
testimony was, that the principal defendant re-
marked to some OF the Witnesses, that when
they got their arms they would " make tho hills
stink with the carcasses Of Democrats" Neal
was but one Of upwards Of thirty whom the de.
PENDANTS proposed to deal summarily with.
The case was ably argued on the part Of the
plaintiff, by Leete and Hutohns, and for the de-
fendants by George and Nash. One full day
was occupied by the arguments alone. The
jury returned a verdict Of guilty-as against
defendants, aud assessed merely nominal dam
ages for plaintiff. The case is an unusual one,
and the verdict was not the least strange thing
in connection with IL.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22


Of fanatics who have stuck TO him; Now the
most shameless Abolltionists are getting
ashamed Of him. Bat "this 10 tho unkindess
cut Of ALL" Brother Cheever, high priest OF
Abolitlonism, kicks him out Of the way, and
tells the people that call editors who (like
Greeley pervert the Constitution should be set
in stocks. as specimens Of generation OF
fools, with some Barnum immortalized to
show them off, spectacle of national
folly to all posterity!" just hear that.
This is, however, the natural result
OF Greeley's bloody minded teachings; and al.
though, as the reporter says, the audience mer-
cifully exclaimed "that It was hard on Gree
ley," we incline to'a very different opinion, and
think that he has got nothing more than he de-
served. He has been the principal cause Of the
unhappy disturbances in this country, and
should be held to a sharp account Brother
Cheever goes on further to gay that Greeley ala
playing into the hands of the rebels and con-
tirming the strength of the rebellion" This
is perfectly true, and, what is more, IL Ia bis
constant aim and object to embarraas the Gov
eminent, and "to play into the hands Of reb-
els" Now that Cheever has deserted Greeley
and opened his batteries upon him, We trust he
will take heed to and amend his abominable
waye. II not, he will most assuredy come TO
grief.--N. Y. Herald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
How the Necessity for Draft May be
Obviated.

The Washington correspondent OF the Journal
says, under date of May 10, that "the urgency
with which the draft will be enforced will be
regulated by the SuCcess attending the Organi'
zaton OF the black regiments" and that the
completion Of hundred regiments of oolofed
soldieFs to do duty at various points now flled
by old and disciplined troops, will in all proba-
bility obviats the necessity for draft at all "
Bat "the question as to whether that number
can be Obtained" he Gays, ''is not yet solved,"
as "the Government is now waiting upon the
report of Adjutsnt- General THOMAS, who is now
making the experiment in the Southwest"
The JournsEs correspondent states that the
President who has held back to some extent ID
this matter, has yielded whatever objection he
may have had to the measure, and now effers
his hearty corporation IN its execution.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
Hon. Hugh ]. Jewett.

The GAINESVILLE aurora of May 2lst, contains
the following In relation to Mr.. JEwErT and his
position as GubesnAtorial candidate:
We have just returned from a visit to Mr.
JeWett, who is confined to HE home in the
country by severe indisposition. The fact that
he has been named by many of the Democratic
papers of the State as their favorite candidate
Tor Governor at the ensuing election, renders II
proper that We should state the result Of our
interview with him.
Although wholly averse 10 receiving the
nomination for Governor, he had determined
to submit the matter TO the wisdom of the Con-
vention, and II, In view of his well known
opinions Of policy and duty, he was nominated
by the Convention, 10 assume the duties and
labors Of the campaign. But since the propri-
ETY. OF his nomination has been the subject OF
discussion, the bnniness interests and relations
of the Central Ohio railroad, Of which he hae
for several years been President and active
manager, have undergone many important
changes. To protect the interests which be
has IA charge, be regards il as his duty to give
to the road and i.s management his exclusive
Attention for some months 90 como, tie would
therefore, be prevented from taking any active
mart In the canvass; and hence, he prefers tina
hia ffisnda shall no longer look to him as th'
standard bearer Of the party through the On
/. suing campaign ar
We have been aware for some time, that Mr
Jrwrrr entertained the views expressed In th'
above article; but, at the suggestion Of gentle
msn whose Judgment we respect. We did no
give them publicity.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
Indianapolis Democratic Convention.
INDIANAPOLIs, May 90, 1863

To The Editor Of the Cincinnati Enquirer:
The Convention to day s unquefsionably the
largest ever held in this city. The crowd ol
strangers 10 estimated at seventy.fve thousand
The east half of the State House square Was
densely packed before the Organization, and the
streets leading TO 1t we're almost impassable
from the throDg.
The military are nearly all on duty. Troops
are stationed 90 the Circle ard ut the outlet oi
the streets leading to the Military Headquarters.
Their arms are stacked in the streets, and a
strong Gordon Of sentrles pace back and forth
The Military Commandant must have been
imposed upon. The people are quiet. There
will be no trouble, unless it Is provoked by tue
opposition. :.
The Democrats smile at the military dis
play, and, having DO di,loJal thoughts, ieiI
nothing from it. =.
The Convention was called to order at III
O'Clock, by Thomas DowliDg, of Vigo. HOG.
Daniel W. Voorhees, Was chosen President OF
the Convention. He made speech, planting
himself on the Constitution, and claiming the
right Tor the people peaceably to assemble and
discuss the issues in which they are interested.
He denounced the arbitrary acts OF the Govern
ment.
Hon. R, T. Merrick spoke next. His speech
was bold and manly vindcation of the Dem
ocratic party from the charges brought against
it. He discussed the emancipation proclama-
tion freely. rr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
[From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Nay 9QIh.l
The Abolition Meeting.


4he Italians, 10 the DAYS Of the Borglas,
were world renowned for their skill In preparing
the subtlest poisons. In these later days, the
Abolition faction has gained for itself equal
notoriety, IL has slowly but surely blotted the
respectable old Wing party out Of existence, IL
has managed to wrap itself up In all sorts Of
glittering Union devices, 10 has absorbed nearly
all the management OF the Government into Ito
hands, and il iB now, with slenth-hound perse-
verence working to oust Mr.. Seward, and to
"put its foot down firmly" on the patriotic ele.
ment Of the Republican party, which unfortu-
natcly acts With. and Ia in some measure, iden.
titled with it. The meeting to-day is demon.
stalion gotten up for the advancement of this
"darkly, deeply, beautifully" black element
No conservative Republican, no Union Demo.
crat will have any part or share in it's councils,
and its pow-wows. II is one of series OF
moves ON the part of btera Abolition Union
Leaguers, to throttle the w.reoognizing Re-
publican and Union-loviDg Democratic element
in the party.
The Governor Of the State, who has worked
10 their traces With the docility Of well train
ed reindeer, has not TecetUed The cold e0uytssy
of an inpitation 10 their needing
nent member of the nominal Union League, 10
| III tuo Cltyi uub tu6 uOiutuB
in charge refused TO invite him to address the
meeting, because he was not black enough.
The very plain truth is that this assemblage 10
contrived at Washington. Its purpose is to
throw the State OF Ohio into the hands Of the
radical Abolitionists, to defeat the nominations
of conservative Republicans. or Democrats,
acting With the ostensible Union Leagues. and
to pave the way Tor future reuolutiOn in our
phOie system Of Government. Let the people
watch them ss they would scorpions aud kissing
adders.
W. did not hear of any considerable amount
Of volunte eting to fill the fast diminishing
ranks OF the Union armies. We did not hear
any one present estimate the numbers 10 attend
anCe at less ttal half million. IL was freely
remarked that il jeff. Davis could see this de-
monttration he would be az once convinced OF
the hopeIessners OF tho rebel oause and proceed
to ground arms forthwith. ..
We looked in on the crowd when Judge Spald'
ing introduced Postmaster General Blair, "a
representative OF the present Administration"
ard though we did not distinctly hear all the lat
ter gentleman said, concluded from the quiet
ness OF the crowd that he was explaining the
mpt rant relation between having the offices all
in the hands OF frey Republicans aud vigorous
prosecution Of the war. As usual the most OF
the notabies advertised to be present stayed
away, the purpose of publishing such advertise
nent having been served.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
The Rebel Raid in West Virginia.
Prom the Richmopd WING, NAV An


The Lynchburgh Republican has intelligence
that Gen. Jones was entirely successiul in his
raid upon the enemy, which has been already
noticed. General Jones has returned TO the
valley, bringing with him two thousand horses
and mules, one thousand head of cattle, and
five hundred head Of sheep, and six hundred
prisoners, who reached Staunton Saturday,
Filty-two Of them were cent to Richmond Sat.
urday by way OF the Central railroad. During
his raid General Jones visited both Maryland
and Pennsylvania, tore up and destroyed the
track OF the Baltimore and Ohio RAILROAD in sew
eral places, and also seriously damaged the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, so much 30 as to
make it useless for several months to come
ln conjunction with the destruction of the tres-
tie work across the Cheat river, accompl ished
by General Imboden, the damage done to the
railroad Is great, aud will embarrAss the enc
mys means Of transportation on that line for a
long time 10 come. The Yankees, after this
exploit of General Jones, when contrasted with
their abortive efforts raiding by Stoneman had
better quit the business. They are not fitted
for il.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22

How THE WORLD CHASeEs!-A few years age
We saw q hundred gentlemen of this city walk
up in solemn procession to the Mayors office
to protest against the action OF the police for
imposing aileuce on street preacher who de-
nounced Catholic citizens in language the most
obscene and filthy.
We could not help thinking OF this when we
passed the BurDet House few days ago, aud
saw the sentinels passing and repAssing, who
keep watch on Valandigham. How triumph
antly time vindcates the truth end coyers her
enemies with opprObiium! Most, IL NOT all the
men who were in favor of free speech for the
street blackguard, because he insulted none but
Catholics, are now opposed to the free speech
OF Vallandigham because his language does
not suit their political views! so wage the world.
Catholic Telegraph, Mag 20h.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-05-22
Washington Rumors.

Before General Hooker started across the
Rappahannock, he teegraphed to the War De.
partment that he had "no further requisitions
to make, and that he expected no further Or
ders." IL Ia also stated that Gen. Hooker was
authorized by the President TO report directly TO
him as Commander-n-C Chief, and not so Gen.
Halleck as General-iu-Chief or 10 the War
office. Hence, when he was tormented by Gen.
Halleck's frequent dispatches, he replied to one,
reading, What are you doing-i ask ga'n7-
Halieck," thus, 81 am minding my business.
Can net you mind ycurs1-HOoker Aud to
another of like purpOrt, Cant you lot mo
alone" IL is also said that tho know ledge of
tho movement of the Army of the Potomac was
withheld from the Cabinet. When Father
Abraham Was questioned iu Cabinet COuncil by
one who wanted TO know what WAS going on,
he said; There are only two men in the Uni
ted States who can tell, One is Gen. Hooker;
ne 10 not here TO answer, and the other man pre-
iers to say nothing. ."-Cineinnah Times.