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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-04-23
LETTER v.
PAUL AMBROSE
II u v o l. u r | o N /.

FEBRUARY, 1863.
Notwithstanding the pretence set up by the Of
this great disorder 10 the country their scheme il nothing
lees than attempt to subvert the Government
by revolution 1t suited their purpose TO claim il az the
exercise Of peaceful right of secession
We perceive many obvious motives Of policy to suggest
to them this expedent II they could persuade the coun
try that the States merely asserting right which
belonged - them mebers Of the Union they would to
the extent Of that be able TO confront the Go
vernment with the charge of denying to them their admit
ted privileges under the Constitution Whether wise
not in seeding from the Union, would be question upon
which people might differ but the right would not be con-
toverted II they could impress the world with this opn
ion then it would follow that to resist them would be nd
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are placed know that II Is the nature Of all rebellion

10 be constantly making for its reinforce
ment aud il scarcely fails to happen that the mutudes
who are swept iuo It's train unable 10 resist the
tSes they find for completely presented to them in tho
disorders which the violence of war the emergencies Of
State, aud the inevitable nyasions personal comfort and
private right bring upon themselves or the communities
in which they live As passion rises reason subsidies and
the minds of excabe become all aglow with the in
dgnaon of present gries 1t is enough for them that
injuries, which calm reflection would show them to be-
the necessary and natural concomitants of civil
ton, and for which, therefore, the authors of the commo-
tioa themselves responsible perpetrated within
their view it enough for them that the Government
whilst Keeling under the blows of the rebellion resorts to
its highest prerogave of defence and yields
toned power against the treason that strikes at it's life
they are filled with resentment at the present calamity
and at the use of force conquer revolt and do not
to CONSIDER the awful crime which hurs these disasters
upon society the sacred duty which rebellion casts
upon the Government to preserve itself from destruction
Man grows selfish when terrors surround him. and the
first instinct of the brave Is to fly to the protection
of their freds before they will lift for their
try. This is natural to the herd Of mankind 1t
is only from the truly heroic from those who possess that
wisdom which dscerns the path Of duty with vision
undisturbed by passion affection, and who have the
courage to follow It, we may expect example of that
MODEST patriotism which accounts country dearer
llB service suDOr-
dnate that owe Creator We are not surprised
therefore, that The ihoughtless the ignorant the i'm
puhive members of excited community lose sight of
the grandtu Of national and become the comrades
and clampoas of the but Ineligible quarrel
Of tie ncighborhood the district, the section Unhap-
PLY it is ordained that The fate Of empire does not rest
in the hands OF the wise the good and the valiant, with
out counterpoise lest hurtfa from the FOOLISH
the vicious, and the weak.
1t is not from this crowd of followers in the track of
revolution that may hope to procure ineligible ex
position Of it's origin or its aims They only give
their personal aggravaon at best the decisions
which have kinded their enthusiasm and bewdered their
But from those who first conceived the design
and gave it Roadway and who still to shape and
direct its progress have to exact rigorous re-
sponsibty and hold them accountable to public Judgment
they offer adequate and upright justification for
the dsoaton they have cast into the bosom of the coun
try and for the terrible of the conflict They have
not yet done That their enterprise admits of such
defence shall endeavor to show in the further prosecu
ton of this inquiry PAUL AMBROSE.
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Il
they attanable, that have led of influence and
capacity to attempt bold aud desperate enterprise
as the overthrow Of the Government
Ia looking for the motives, should expect to find
either on the sd. oppressive feature in
Constitution inv eterae and ncurabe evil 10 its
administrations or, the other mistaken concep
ton Of injury resulting from government some intoerabe
anomaly of social life only imagined durable by separation
or the absence Of inducements honest these
depravy Of personal ambition daring enough to mediate
the destruction Of the State in order TO compass its ends
remark IN clearing the way for this inquiry, that the
fret man yet to be found North South who, in the
why Of for rebellion has alleged that he has suf
fered wrong from solitary act of this Government No
man has been bold to affirm that there is single
statute in the national Gods single decree Of the Execu
tive that there is any treaty any Judicial decision Of
the national judcature which has given offence to
Southern citizen afforded any fair ground Of complaint
to Southern State, at the date at which this rebellion
was nsuguraed 1t does not abate the truth Of this as
seron say that there has beon in the seventy years
experience Of the Union, various questions of policy
preached and determined upon which political parties
have ered that laws have been passed. treaties made
and Executive proceedings adopted, which reused the
opposition Of parties. both ia the North aud the South.
These but the regular and anticipated incidents Of all
popular government and, indeed, manifest the healthul
freedom Of opinion by which alone all good Governments
are preserved These divisions Of opinion were general
pervsdng the whole country and distinctive Of section
What mean to affirm s, that egsat ever trans
cended the natural and proper limits prescribed to the
legitimate action Of the Government in determining and
shaping the public policy that nothing been done but
in accordance with the power given by the Constitution,
and what the Consultation contemplated the apprcpri-
ate Office Legislation There tariff enacted there
were laws prohibiting and laws allowing slavery in the
Territories; internal Improvement and national bank
laws, upon all OF which there various dissenting
opinions and frequent political conflict but all this legis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26

ITO WATER TAKERS AND OTHERS /
L In consequence Of the cleaning Of the Con-.
pany' S race, the pumping, will be suspended M..
several days from this date, rendering necese.
~ the strietest economy, in the use Of the vsa'
Parties having direction of the military estat.
lishments in the city are especially desired to
attend to this notice. The law will be enforced
against all persons using the fle-pugs for otha
purposes than the extnguishment Of tires,
D. ". LEWIS, Supt,
my26-3t Alex. " alter Works.
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NQT1CE.--On ard after the first San3,v :
~ June, we, tie undersigned, BARRIERS a.: !:
nalrdresserss, IN this city, inform the pub HI.
th"s we shall close our business places on Sn
days. EDW ARD LANGHEINS' "'
HARRY helm.
ia Els n. RUDD.
HA RklSON JACOBS
T. COLINGSWORTI,
j. W. SIMPSON.
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., IN eeersetown, D. c., on Thu,sd,, i
2lst instant, 1868, by the Rev. ,, 4 ps,', h'y
Siae Met?odst Protestant parsonage NJ '1 Ic;s a
y. " ~ y to Miss LUCY $. PAYNr0 HS
Ct Fairfax county, Va. - 4 y ~ both
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26

-, INSPIRED BY 3 GLASS Ct MIN
1here must be error in your water cb.,..
a SAD omission to the city's hurt charge
Our p,. wafer i taxes are extremely LARGO
But Why not charge US for our Az, ;.
u-r.e.., Bait Am
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26
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KEEP cool, their friend
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cited to us, the exciting details ota battle fought
q few DAYS AGO at Shawneetown, Ill.,. between
infantry and artillery, which resulted in com
nete victory in favor Of the attacking party
he causes which led to the war are briefly
stated. A gentleman, who desired to 90 the
State some service had sought and obtained 8
commission as Colonel Of volunteers, where
unon he rented his house TO tenant OF the
feminine persuasion. She had not long ocou-
pied the premises until the Colonel mad reason
20 believe that her longer stay would net be
creditaole to his house, and he at ONCE SET TO
work TO have her vacate But, rs Is well
known, woman has will, as general rule,
and this one proved no exception. Having
ADVANTAGE IN the matter of contract and pos
session, she positively refused to leave. Per-
suasion, entreaty, and threatnings were trle,d
and exhausted, to no purpose. The colonel,
determined to carry his point at ali hazards,
planted battery consisting OF one poun er
within point blank range. The feminine
helligerent stood her ground herolcaly and
the Colonel opened brisk canonade upon
his OWN house, three shots passing directly
through it. The Madame stood her ground
bravey for time, until the IRE becoming
TOO hot she changed her position, retired to
the back yard, and there formed new line OF
battle The firing Of artillery ceased, a!d the
Colonel cautiously advanced to reconnoitre 10
force Discovering that the enemy had been
dislodged by his artillery he advanced within
the house, when the enemy opened rapid
fire upon him with a revolver, at short range,
clipping locks of hair from both sides Of his
head, and, pertorating his clothing. Having
emptied her six shooter the Colonel opeaed FIRE
in reply with six shooter, exhausting all his
shot. without material loss to the enemy, who
becoming much denoralized, hui & out flag
of truce and sued for peace, which was made,
much like it almost always is between helllger-
ents-on the very terms proposed before the
war commenced. She vamosed the rancho
The battle was spirited while it lasted. and
pro luced great excitement in Shawneetown.
EcansrWe Ind. Journal
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@g- LEANDER MAKELY, returns h,
thanks to those persons who honored him viii
a nomination for the .. S. Congress, but IT,.
pectfully desires, that his name may not i.
used IN chat connection. my26-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26
CIV gtlexauaria Ga*ette
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY rs.

TUESDAY EVENING, MAY rs.
Intelligence has been received from the Nor
fix and Portsmouth districts that L. {. 7.
S?oypar, Of Portsmouth, had received the
unanir1,cus nomination CT the Union people OF,
that section for Lieutenant Governor. A
meeting held in Alexandria since the receipt
Of this intelligence, has With the concurrence
Of Mr. Wunder, determined that it is expedl-
ent 10 concur in the action Of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, and agreed to substitute the name
Of hIr Cowper Tor hls.
Both branches of the City Council, Of Bal
ti,oore, have passed resolutions sta'lng that
thew have heard with pleasure OF the arrest
and Transportation beyond the lines Of Clement
L. Vallandigham, ard that the best interests
Of the country justified the proceedings &c
Also, requesting the mayor 20 transmit copy
Of the resolutions to the President CT the u.
States and to Gen. Burnside. .
The houses Of several persons IN town have
been searched recently, by military authority,
it is said, for concealed arms. Nothing con-
traband, it is said, has been discovered.
There was public meeting at the Market
Square last night, in reference to thea roach
ing election, and discussion ensued between
Gilbert S. Miner and W. L. Penn. During
this discussion a controversy arose between u.
S. Miner and William Arnold, IN which Ian"
guage OF personal nature passed between the
parties, and very strong epthets were freely
INDUCED 10. The discussion was farther par
ticipated in by VIM u. Massey, Lewis Nc
Kenzie, John Gray, VIM. Hodykins, John Z.
Whitemore, and others, and tt ere was much
excitement on the occasion.
The schooner Mignonstte, Capt Jones,
hailng from Baltimore, and loaded with SUIT
ler 3 stores for Belle Plain, was seized on the
18th instant by thu q. 5. schooner SopLronla,
near piney Point, having on board two boxes
not in her manifest, labeled Il, lyards Army
Tonic, which proves TO be an Intoxicating
drink; and WAS yesterday brought to the
Washington Navy Yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26

The Bureau Of Internal Revenue calls public
attention to the fact that all instruments Of
writing of all descriptions that are taxable un-
der the law, executed after the last day of
the current month, will be invalid and OF no
effect whatever, unless stamped as the law e.
quires.
U1e, eral Daniel Butter6eld has arrived in
Washington to clear up the reports connected
With his name regarding the forwarding OF
messages from the army for financial purposes
during the late battles
The following prisoners were forwarded to
the Provost Marshal, In Washington, from
Dumfries, Va, yesterday, August Run
rSr, August Runger, Jr., G. W. Ashty'
VIM. Sewell, John Pierson, William Southland,
John Dogan, Thomas Goodsn, VIM }. Glenn
ems, VIM. Wright and John Wright They
were sent to the Old Capitol.
Twelve sbushwackers,' belonging to to
the band which recently made the raid into
Kansas, were captured at Council Grove few
days since, and were placed in charge Of
Stuart's Cavalry to be taken.to Fort Riley
On the way thither they attempted to escape,
and all of tn m were shot
Seven hundred and eight prisoners captured
by Gen. Grant at Port Gibson and Grand Cult
arrived at St. Louis on Sunday last. There
are large number OF missourians among them.
Nearly all Admiral Wilkes feet were at St.
Thomas on the 18th inst.
Secretary Seward is 90 visit to New York.
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The houses Of several persons in town have
been searched recently, by military authority,
it is said, for concealed arms. Nothing con-
traband, it is said, has been discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-05-26

Gold is declining, in New York. Yester-
day, it was 1442.
The late sudden change in The weather shows
that, in our climate, great care should be
taken in changing winter for summer clothing.
A commission has been appointed to examine
officers for the colored regiments now being
organized for the =. s. service Major General
Casey is President OF the commission.
Col. De Russy has been appointed briga~
der general and assigned to the command Of
the fortified defences of Washington.
The National Intelligencer says :-"Wlth
the exception Of the New York Daily Times,
we know of no Repu blican paper having any
recognised pretentions to influence or intelll-
gence which sustains the proceedings Of Gen.
Burnside in the case Of Mr.. Vallandigham.
a match has been made between Tom Hy-
er and Joe Coburn, champion OF America,
for $4,000 8 side, to come Of within six
meoehA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-06
BROWNS
Portland Commercial College,

r 0CATED 1850 in the Hanson Block No lsI Mid
IL die street. The rooms have recently been made
new and furnished neatly, and the most pleasant
in the city. One separate room for Ladies. | pre-
sent my thanks Tor the extensive patronage, and
promise as in the past pains shall be spared in the
future. | have removed from No. l8i TO Isl Middle
street. The Principal has had 20 years experience.
Diplomas will be given TO those Ladies and Gentle
men who pass through thorough courses for Ac-
eountants. Terms Will be reasonable Ny Institu-
College Cincinnati, Ohio the first and oldest In the
United States My teaching and plans modern,
and the most improved and approved, the drsf
class business men have and will testify.
"a Prdctfcdify taught AS follows Book Keeping,
Navigation, Commercial Law, Native. business and
rcspondence, Gard Marking &c. Teaching from
printed writing copies and text books avoided.
Each Student receives separate instruction. Intri-
cate Accounts adjusted Certain evenings will be
devoted to Lar Lectures, II expedient.
~ Mr.. Is. would refer TO a recommendation from
his Students of this city who acting business
men. accountants &c containing above four hum
dred signatures part of which be in print
in the hall at the entrance TO his Rooms, a few of
which follows:
the method of instruction pursued by Mr.. II. n
BRowS, of this city, in teaching the art of Writing
and the complicated series of Book Keeping, has
been eminently successful, and take pleasure in
publicly acknowledging our indebtedness to him for
whatever skill and facility in adjusting accounts
may now possess
Philip Henry Brown, Jas. Olcutt Brown, Stephen
ii. Cummings w. w. Thomas DR., Samuel Chad
wick, Augustus Cummings, Jason Berry, John \.
Russell. Fred. A Prince. John II. Hail. George L.
Thompson, John b. Coyle,Jr, Fred IL Small, John
NJ. Stevens. and 200 others.
eR-fhe services of Sea Captain is secured to
teach Navigation, who has had 40 years experience
as a practitioner. feb3 d& w3m83
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-06
What ails the Navyl
To the Editors Of the Press:

To the Editors of the Press:
Is 1t treachery or what is 1t? 1t is report
ed by an intelligent ship master Just arrived
from Cuba, on the authority of an officer of
the ship in question, that one Of our steamers
fell in with the rebel cruiser Florida. made
her out and gave chase to her. 1t was soon
found that they could outrun her, and they
had got very nearly within range of her when
something gave out about the machinery. Az
ter repairing, they gave chase again. again
came near the rebel, and again the machinery
gave out this was several times repeated, un-
III AZ last the chase was given up. The officer
remarked at the time, that he did not want
the thing noised round, as they were trying to
find out where to fix the blame.
Now put the above alongside the following
extract from the correspondence of the New
York Herald, and Is 1t to be wondered at, that
the people complain? Our seamen and our
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-06

lard oil; ID, boiler felting; L. gum packing, grom-
NETS. &c; y. miscellaneous tools for engineers; X.
leather 2, sperm oil r. ship chandlery; $, station.
cry; T. firewood; v. wrought IRON pipe, valves &c
26 X steel 2S X, iron nails, bolts and nuts; 81 X
tin; "copper" &c; 80 X, hardware; 3s X. white lead
3l \. zinc. paint; 80 X. coored paints. dryers &C:
~ X inseed OIL turpentine; "A \, metallic oil. tai
low, soap.
PHILADELPHIA
Glass A, boiler iron f. miscellaneous tools for en-.
gineers; z, sperm oil; X, ship chandlery.
WASHINGTON.
Class A, boiler iron and rivets c. lard oil; y, mis-.
celaneous engineers tools; X. leather; L. hose; NJ
brushes, &c; o. lanterns; q sperm oil; r. ship
chandery; s. stationery +, frewood; 2s X. steel.
The following the classes under Bureau of con-
struction and Repair:
Glass;, White Oak Plank; 8. Yellow Pine Logs;
ii. White Pine Plank and Boards; I3, Ash Plank
and Boards; IA. White Ash Oars Is. Black Walnut
es; 25. Iron; 49, Steel; "a, Iron Spikes: 2s. Iron
Nails; 30. Lead; 81. Zinc and Tin; 80, Hardware;
81 tools for stores; ss White Lead; 3T Zinc Paints
~ OIL; Tallow, Soap; 4s, Miscellaneous Dry Goods,
Hair Cloth, &C.
cHARLEsTowN
Class No; !. White Oak Logs, g. White Oak Pro-
Pine Logs; II. White Pine Logs. Plank and Boards;
10 Ash Logs and Plank; "a, Brushes; Is, Iron; 2s
steel; 2I Iron Spikes: 2s Iron Nails; 30. Lead; si
zinc and I'm; 80. White Lead 81, Zinc Paints; 49,
Colored Paints Dryer; 80. Linseed OH; Al Glass /;
49, Pitch and Rosn; "A, Fish Oil.
BROOKLYN.
Class No. l. White Oak Logs; 2, White Oak Keel
Pieces; 3, White Oak Promiscuous Timber; A. White
Oak Plank; 10, White Pine Mast Timber; H. White
Pine; IA, Ash Oars; Is. Hickory, Butts. aud Hand
spikes; l6. Black Walnut, Cherry; 81. Cedars 25
Iron; %, Steel; "a, Iron Spikes; %. Iron Nails
wrought. cntl; 80. Lead 81, Zinc. Tin: 49, Hard
ware; 81 Tools for Stores; 81; White Lead; 81 Zinc
Paints; 3sCoored Paints; 80 Linseed Oil: A. Glass
A. Fish Oil. Tallow. Soap; As. Miscellaneous Dry
foods, Hair Cloth, and Ship Chandlery.
PHILADELPHIA.
Class No. 8, Yellow Pine Plank Stock Logs; IL,
White Pine Logs; b. Ash Logs and Plank; l6 Ma
hogany, Black Walnut. Cherry; IL. Cypress and Ce-
dar Boards; ls. Locust Timber; %. Lignumvits; "a,
Brushes 25. Iron: %, Iron Nails; 80 Hardware; "a
Tools for Sto 35, White Lead; 81, Zinc Paint; 49,
Coiored Paints Dryer; 80, Lnseed Oil, Turpenfine
Varnish; Al, Glass; AZ. titch. Rosin, &c; A. Fish
OIL Tailow Soap; 45, Miscellaneous Dry Goods air
Cioth and Ship Chandlery for construction.
WASHINGTON.
Class No ii, White Pine Logs; IA Ash Oars: L.
Locust Butts; "a. Brushes; %, Iron; 26 Steel; 49,
Hardware; 3s, Colored Paints; 30. Linsced Oi Tur-
pentine varnish; Al. Glass 43. Pitch, Rosin Tar; /;
80, Chain Iron; &C. Ship Chandlery.
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