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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

1T is amazing what a small amount of evi-
dence will suffice TO convince man of what
he desires 10 believe, Ii only one hopes that
a thing be true, he can tie on to any kind of
shaky fact or vagabond assertion, and pro-
nounce it fully proved, and it will convince
every other man who is already anxious to be
convinced Abolition Exchange
True every word Of it, so far as the
Abolitionists are concerned. Not a day
passes that does not afford additional evi-
dence of the correctness of the above re-
marks. The Administration, understand
ing this principle, or, rather the weakness
OF bppan nature, takes advantage of it
every day. They know that the Aboli-
tionists, as a class, are governed by pas
sion, and that they will greedily devour
any thing, however absurd, which may
accord with their desires. No one can
witness the grcediness with which they
gobble up all the bats which the Admin
istration prepares for them, and curse
everybody else who does not, without being
struck with the forcibleness of the re-
marks quoted above.
Eg-Our readers will remember that, at
the time of the great draft riot in New
York, it was said that one ANDREWS, from
Virginia, was the leader and instigator.
This ANDREWS was arrested and sent to
Fort Lafayette. Who he really was, and
what has become of him, may be judged
by the following from the Boston Coar-
ier !.
"The fact that Andrews, the noted leader
of the New York mob, has been quietly re-
moved from Fort Lafayette and taken no one
| knows where while other less conspicuous
rioters have been tried and punished, is eX.
citing considerable attention, ana is believed
| by many to confirm the statement made some
time ago, that this Andrews was a special
agent sent by the War Department to excite
the riot and draw, if possible, some leading
Democrats into completely with it, in order tC
ruin them before the people Failing in this
/ it is now surmsed that he has been quietly
released The Democratic journals of New
York cry loudly for his production and trial
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

Rs-The triumph of Abolitionism has
endangered the Federal armies, and brought
forth a call for three hundred thousand
more men. let Abolitionists rally to the
rescue.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

RE-LEE has left MEADE front, but no
body seems to know where he has gone.
One report says he is falling back to the
line of the Rappahaunock another that
he has gone to the Upper Potomac, for the
purpose of making a raid into Maryland
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
Reported Removal of Rose
Grams.

The New York Tribune editorially as
serts, on what it deems reliable authority
from Washington, that General Rose
GRAMS is to be removed from the COM
mand of the Army of the Cumberland.
His successor has not yet been made pub
lie.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

RE-Whie the Democratic party lives
there is hope for the country When it
dies, farewell Liberty-farewell Constitu-
tional Government
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
:For SaIR.A
- 81
VALUABLE FARM FOR SAI,T

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
II WISH TO sen my farm OF one hundred and sixty
acres, situated miles south Of DAYTON Mont.
g0mery county, Oho,wo miles west Of Centervlle acd
iour mi es east OF Mamisburg will sell Il, together
on which are the permanent Improvements. cannot
GO divided, but the eastern half may be sold in forty
or twenty acre lots The farm IL one Of the best in
the county and i well adapted to corn gass and
becco, a, also, all kin Of eerehs, being chiefly black
SOL Ihere ~ agood orchard of apple and peach
building are Of good quality Terms easy
oc3w3m j. l.. BEi.NfLLE, on the premises.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
EwTho Democracy fought the battles

EEThe Democracy fought the battles
of the campaign, just closed, for principle.
With them men were nothing but the rep
resentatives of their faith, and their defeat
is the defeat of the policy at stake. The
Government is committed to the care of
the radicals for another year, and they are
responsible for the entire conduct of af-
fairs. Their imbecility aud corruption
must in time doom them to destruction,
and when the people return to reason, the
Democracy must stand ready to lend their
aid in saving the shattered remnants of the
Republic. ,-tIe e
All that remains for us to do is to wait
patiently for the change Hold firm tc
our principles, and be not discouraged
fanaticism must have its day, but in the
end all will be well, as sure as that right
and justice will triumph over wrong and
deception. We have made glorious
fight for Liberty and Union, thet viii for
ever live in history, and, though defeated
we must not now despair Of our cause
We have fallen, but with our feet to th'
foe and our face to the sky.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

Es-We do sincerely hope that the Abb
olition Publications over the election of
BRoUoH may not prove a iollidcatiou over
I he grave Of Liberty.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
~-A cotemporary, speaking of

ES-A cotemporary, speaking of LIN
COINS proclamation for another thanks
giving, says it is mosaic, evidently com
posed by some pulpit politician, and inter-
polated by the President. Its mendacity,
in misrepresenting the effects of the war,
is doubtless the pulpit orators own. 1t
calls on us to thank God for the blessings
of the war--this is the prayer OF Shoddy
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

The Expected Secession of Cali.
1OPmIa.

Il hU EAPcCtcu SeCeSSlOn Oh OIIls
fOrnla.
Further disruption threatens the old United
States. Before the rebellion broke out, the
Pacific States had some idea of drifting out of
the Union. They knew The determination of
the South, and Fremont said, when the South
goes we shall soon follow in her wake, The
Pacific States have not moved yet, on account
of their isolation, and, because, without a fleet
no success would be of use. Jonathan's web
foot would trample them into subjecton very
shortly. Now, seeing that Mr. Lincoln shows
himself most hostile to France, that he re-
ceives Juarez's ambassadors and will not re-
cognize the new order of things in Mexico
the South intend to take advantage of this at.
tltude. They lose no occasion of forcing it
ON the French Government that they now
wish that France should create diversion up
in the California gold fields If Midas Napo-
leon would take a dip in the Yankee Pacto-
lus, all would turn to gold for the South.
Let France send few steam frigates to the
Pacific station higher up than Acopulco--to
Guaymas-and then the Pacific States; no
longer in dread of naval power, would declare
their Independence, Let France acknowledge
the South aud do this, and the Monroe doe
trine would be checkmated, and no more anx-
iety be caused with regard TO the stability of
n GaloMeXican empire. Perhaps France is
already taking some preliminary steps in the
matter for Mexico is ordering from her yards
three irigates and two corvettes, and is about
to create naval school on the Isle of Car,
men, on the Pacific coast Considering what
France has been doing, the tone OF the Wash
ington Cabinet has been most subdued and
humble. 1t is not unlikely that Mr.. Lincoln
and his advisers see lukewarmness in Califor.
MIA, and think they have quite enough to oc-
cupy their hands with one secession at time.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
SENTIMENTS or vALLANDIcuAm

"Do right; and trust to GOD, and TRUTH, and the
PEOPLE, Perish Office, perish honors, perish hfe
tsel-but do the thing that is right and do it like
man, Speech Of January I4th, 1868. ..-.. IT u
devoted ro the Union from the beginning / will
not desert now, IN this the hour of its sorest trial
--E1trdct from Speech II.' '~i
"Not believing the soldiers responsible Tor the war
or It's purposes, or its CONSEQUENCES, never vii hhed
my vote where their separate interests were concern
ell. Speech Jan. I4tk, 1868. t.H 1F
"Sr' am against dsunon. find no more pleas
ure in southern disunionst tnan IN northern or
western disunionst. .n-SDeeehD Dee, 18TH, 1859.
81 am not friend OF the Confederate States or their
cause, but s enemy"- krtrqet from Speech
81 am Democrat-for Constitution, for Law for
Union, for Liberty ',--E1tract from speech
"Neyer with my consent shan peace be purchased
at the price of DlSuNIoN. '--ErtJdc fyoa Speech 4
"No order OF banishment, executed by supefior
iorce' can release me from my rights citizen Of
Ohio and Of the United States Every
sentiment and expression OF alta chment 10 the Imon
and devotion to the Constitutional my country
which have ever cherished orAttered, shall abide
unchanged and unretracted until my return.,-His
address before bdHiShinent. -....' . I 700 T
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

Wear coming Father Abrahlm three million patriots
strong; ''''T
Weare here from bleak New Engiand-fron Western
howery plains
From Northern hills and valleys, we pour countless
throng,
mana chains
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20
Trunks, &r.
NEW TRUNK MANDATORY,

G. II. LOWE,
NO. 273 THIRD STREET. DAYTON, OHIO, ONE
DOOR WEST OF LAD0w's MARBLE YARD.
WE would most respectfully inform the citizens
w Of Dayton and the public in general that we
have opened Trunk manuactory, where we will
keep on hand all kinds of Trunks, Nnlises Carpet
and Travelling Bags, all of which we will sell at hole
sale or retail as cheap any house in the city.
II Particular attention paid to repairing old Trunks.
A share of patti onage solicited.
! NB.4ws also have two acres OF good land in Miami
City which will sell cheap. se5du
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-20

rCANT SEE IT."--ifhis saying originated
With Judge Advocate Cults. He made the
remark while peeping through key-hole.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
..Am i not a Man and a Brother.

Let there be no fear about the action of the
Government, in any conceivable exigency
growing out of this war and connected With
the Presidents Emancipation Proclamation.
The strongest and the wisest of the Secretaries,
with three other members of the Cabinet, will
fling their portfolios into the Potomac, sooner
than yield one hairs breadth of their convic-
tion that the Proclamation emancipated for
ever and ever, and irrevocably, every slave
embraced within its provisions.-N. Y. Times:
This is frightfull The strongest Secretary
will throw his portfolio into the Potomac, and
make "Rome howl" unless his negro policy is
carried out. In this rash and terrific action
three Secretaries will join and throw their
portfolios into the Potomac. Where the
weaker Secretaries will throw their portfolios
is net stated. When this catastrophe takes place.
good bye to American liberty! The founda-
tions of the Republic will have given way, and
we shall be left in the suds. Oh Lord, what
will be done then
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
Peace

They who, in their anxiety to overcome po-
litical antagonists, mock at the very idea of
peace, make grand mistake. The radical
papers are filled with denunciations of the low
ers of peace. These denunciations are all
wrong, and all tend to the injury and discred,
it of those who use them. Peace is not only
desirable, but it is the prayer of every good
man in the land. Nor do the enemies of peace
understand what they are talking about when
they cry for war '.to the bitter end" They
use can't phrases without considering their
meaning. The land has had enough of war,
If it were possible to bring the conflict to an
end and restore the power of the Government
That end of war is to be locked for with the
most ardent longing. Peace is always the OBJ
jcct of war, if the war be just, and the Amer
lean people arc not educated to love war, nor
does the continuance of strife beget any more
love for it. In every part of The land to day
are meurners who remember to peaceful days
of old with sorrowful emotion, and who look
for the peaceful day to come with unutterable
anxiety and impatience. The men who re-
fuse to accept the first opening prospect Of
peace, except only such one as suits their
partisan objects, these men will not be able to
maintain themselves in the presence of the
people. We have not fought to accomplish
party ends however much we may have been
misled by war partisans. But we have fought
for the Union, and whenever the Union can
be saved, by compromise or otherwise, then it
must be saved, and woe to the politician who
stands in the way of Peace.-Journat Of Com
91erce
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
The Main Objection to VaIIandig-
- ,ss- 49, ham. ,i1

The objection that is now specially urged
to Valandigham by editors who put them
selves forward as leaders in the Republican
party is, that he wants a cessation of hostili-
ties-that he thinks enough blood has been
spilled, and that efforts, by negotiation and
ether peaceful agencies should be made to re-
store the Union This desire on the part of
Vallandigham is held up an enormous crime?
w hat did President Lincoln say in his Inau-
gural address? This is what he said
."Suppose you go to War, you cannot fight
always, and when, after much loss on both
sides, is 10 gain oa either, you cease fighting
The old identical questions as to terms of in
tercourse are again upon YOU"
If this statement is true and no one but q
knave or fool would. deny it, then no matter
how much longer the War shall be continued
"the old identical question as to terms of in-
tercourse are again upon lus] you."
In view of this fact, the sooner we can get
a disEassionate consideration of the s'questions
as to terms Of intercourse the better for Eu.
rnanity, the better for the nation and the bet
ter for the Government. The President did
not think, and Yallandigham does not think
that the "quest as to terms of intercourse
could or would be considered until there was
a cessation of fighting. Evidently, there is
no disagreement in this particular between
Vallandigham and the President Chi. Id
Ue~ttSer
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
The Draft.
ue~tiSe7.

The CONSUMPTION is already regarded as a
failure by the Government. Returns from
districts where it has taken place, show that
the result does not average twenty-five par
cent of the number called for. The proper
ton of exemptions on account of physical
disability, is larger than anticipated The
three hundred dollars exemption claim is ac-
cepted by many, while others procured substi-
tutes at cheaper rates, who run off at the first
opportunity, and many persons aVade the duty
and penalties entirely, by absconding. These
Government to lock upon the whole thing as
a failure. A calculation, based upon present
returns, gives fifty thousand as the most that
can be expected from this conscription, and
the necessity of Immediately drawing on the
second class is being considered. 1t is report
cd that General Halleck says the Union Army
must be increased two hundred and fifty thou
sand TO finish the war this fall and winter, or
it will require eight hundred thousand pew
troops next spring and summer Hash. Cor.
st. LOUIS Repu6lcan.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
Compromise.

Not con- promise Compromise is the first
law of combination-I bad almost said of ma
ture. It is the law of all society-all govern
ment-all united action. Partners in busi-
ness ompromise-members of political, Eeli-
gious, charitable, useful societies compromise.
Kings compromise with each other-they COM
promise with their subjects or lose them
Wars end by compromise-the family circle
is a ompromise-H usbands compromise with
their wives--fathers compromise with their
disobedient ohildren-and if our holy religion
is true, God Almighty compromised with
man when be accepted in bis behalf the atone
ment of His Son and shall we refuse to do
what nature, reason, religion and history all
command ?-Hon. G. Il. PENDLEToN.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
Rpo1rou unorn = ~.

3 BRoUaH URGED TO WITHDRAw.-TAo
leaders of the Republican party in Ohio, find.
tng that they can get up no enthusiasm over
John Brou9h, their candidate for Goyernor
are understood to be urging his withdrawal
The Ohio Statesman says he has thus far,
manifested unwillingness to comply with their
wishes, and insists on running out of pure
cassedness! 1t is thought however, that he
will be compelled 10 withdraw, before Ione.
in order to save the local ticket in few coun.
ties where majority of the. people still ad-.
here to Abolitionism. The nomination Of Mr..
Brough SO completely "demoralized" the ADJ
ministration party in Ohio, that it win be i'm
possible for it to recover from the ademorali-
zation" before the election, even. if he does
withdraw
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
vALLANDIGHAM.
HIS POSITION ON THE WAR.

Vailandigham has never been so opposed to
the war that he was willing to acknowledge
the independence of the Southern Confedera-
! cy. He has not been in favor of permitting
the rebels Of the South to have their own way
On the contrary, while he has opposed war
of subjugation for the purpose of interfering
with the rig hts of sovereign States, he has al
ways spoken in favor of the Union, in Ian
guage bearing evidence of the sincerity of the
speaker, and has been willing-anxious- that
the Federal Government should protect itself
against the assaults of its enemies in the
Southern States. Had he not been willing
that the Administration should have as MANY
men and as much money as it wanted to op-
pose the revolutionary movements in the
South, he would certainly voted against sup
plies; but he never voted against giving men
and money to the Administration for the pur-
pose of carrying out the war in accordance
with the Constitution. He expresses his po-
sltion upon this question in speech made in
the House OF Congress on the 18th of July,
1861. We make an extract which will be
found on the ninety seventh and ninety-eighth
pages of the Congressional Globe, 1st session
37th Congress. He said = Woyne Countv
Democrat
"For my own part, sir, while would not in
the beg inning have given dollar or a man
to commence this war, I am willing now that
we are In the midst OF 1t without any act of
ours-will give just as many men and just as
much money as may be necessary to defend
and protect the Federal Government. 1t
lcoald be both treason and madness noao to 9iS
arm the Gt Oernnaent, an the presence of an en-
eny Of t,oo hundred thousand men IN the field
against 1t. 1t is against aggressive and
invasive warfare that / raise my vote and
voice. But as the war is upon us THERE
MUST BE AN ARMY IN THE FIELD;
THERE MUST BE MONEY APPRO-
PRIATED TO MAINTAIN IT."
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26

WHAT Mr.. BRoUGH WOULD Nor Do !
Mr.. Brough says in his speeches that he is
in favor of the prosecution of this war, until
slavery is abolished. Now should the South
ern States offer to come back into the Union
and recognize the Old Flag as their own,
Brough would say to them ''No no, we do
not want you back again until we have freed
all your negroes, until they come into compa,
tition with white labor, when we have made
niggers free then you can come back" This
is Brough's position. What prospect of peace
and re unicn when men take such po ition,
can any man who wants to see the Old Flag
waving from the Canadas to the Gulf of Mex
leo vote for man for Governor who looks
upon the freedom of four millions of negroes
as more important than reunion of thirty
millions of white men under the government
of their fathers ?-Senecd 4duertsser.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26

CH1vALRIo.-John Brough speaks of VAL
landighanl as ''gentlemen resident in Cana
da How chivalric how corteous on the part
OF Brough. Val is an exile because of the ex-
ercise of arbitrary power, not of his own will.
Brough is very brave in striking man whose
hands are tied. Let Val come back-giye
him fair plsy-let him speak his sentiments-
let him and Brough travel the State together.
explain their positions, and leave the result to
the people. The Abolitionists are afraid to
trust the People. They know VaI's influence
with the people. They know that he would
correct their falsehoods and misrepresentation.
hence they have persuaded Lincoln to keep
Val out of the country, while they have full
Iconse to abuse him. Is not this despicabIe
conduet.-4Seneca Adoertiser.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
[From the Spirit of the West-]
William Barker. the Young Patriot
BY ARTEMus WARD.

s Il
"No, William Barker, you cannot have my
daue hter's hand in maria ge Until you are her
equal in wealth and social position" 80
The speake was haughty old man Of some
sixty years, and the person whom he address
ed a fine looking young man of twenty five.
With a sad aspect the young man withdrew
from the stately mansion.
II.
Six months later tho young man stood in
the presence of the naughty old man.
"What! you here again % angrily cried
the old man.
cay, old man. proudly exclaimed William
Barker, II am here, your daughters equal
and yours p'
delisive smile lit up his cold features when,
casting violently upon the marble center table
an enormous roll of greenbacks, William Bar
ker cried s,-.5f
"See LLok on this wealth, and I've ten
fold more Listen old man You spurned me
from your door. But 1 did not dispair. 1
secured contract for furnishing the Army of
with beef
eyes. yes p' eagerly exclaimed the old man.
"-and l bought up all the disabled
cavalry horses could fnd--"could find
II see !! I see !' cried the old man, "and
good beef they make too"
''They do ] they do and the profits are i'm
mense"
"I should say SO !'
"And now, sir, claim your daughters fair
hand p
'Boy she is yours. But hold Look me in
the eye. Through all this. have you been
loyal r'
40 the core !" cried William Barker.
"And," continued the old man in voice
husky with emotion, care you in favor of the
vigorous prosecution of the war?
~ am, am !"
"Then, boy, take her: Maria. child, come
hither. Your William claims thee. BE hap
py my children ! and whatever your lot in life
may be, let as all support the Government
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-08-26
Handsome COmpIiment-nHOn Geo.
e. PugfI.

Colonel Charles Anderson, the eloquent OPP
ponent of Hon. George E. Pugh for Lieu
tenant Governor upon the Administration
ticket, in late speech at Urbana, Ohio, re-
ported in the Commercial, said
He then said others might think differently
of Mr. Pugh from what he did but he
wished to say, once for all, in order to avoid
wrong impressions, resulting from Inisappre; !;
tensions Of reporters, that he had high rss
gard for that gentleman. He was not only
man of first rate character, but certainly the
ablest man of any party in tho State.