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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10

from the late draft and that Ohio and Illinois were par.
TALLY relieved from it, the latter having had comparatively
out few mon TO raise 10 meet the quotas then required
Them 1t ia also matter Of history that Massachusetts
received full credit for the two coored regiments organ
ized IN that State, though they recruited from all
parts OF the country and that Maryland has not only re-
credits for all the colored troops recruited that
State though some of them slaves purchased and
BY the Government but has aso obtained credit for
nve or sx hundred rebel prisoners who having taken the
oath oil allegiance were recruited at Camp Delaware and
other places into Maryland regments and it ao known
to the public that orders have been issued directing full
credits tc be given to Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee
for such coored troops may be- recruited purchased
10 those several States.
La view of all these facts we think our people may ea
sonaby conclude that if there has been any failure
dit troops from this District has arisen simply from
oversight attributable perhaps to the anomalous political
organization OF the District occupying it does the posi-
ton OF Territory without having any direct representa-
ton in the national councils or any executive chief whose
business 1t to look after and protect its interests
national matters The President, however being virtu-
ally our Governor the power do full justice in
the matter complained of and feel confident that he
will eheeruly accord it whenever the facts properly
brought to his knowledge.
We have devoted to this subject space than we in
tended when we fret took up pen to make appeal
in aid of the Ward Committees because we are informed
that the facts stated have attracted attention caused
some complaint we'll because of the less hope
full of our citizens despair of meeting the pre-
sent requston Of the Government by the proposed
We trust that The respondent will BIO encouraged to rely
upon the justice of the President and that all of our
citizens will 90 to work harmonousy and energecaly
and IN good faith endeavor to meet the demand
made upon them. And if the effort thus made shall
fail we may then with the proprety ask for The large
abatement of the requson to which it appears the Dis
trict Ia 80 justly entitled
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10

On Tuesday morning the 9Th instant in the seventy
fifth year of her age, Mrs. JANE HYATT for 6ty-pne
years Iesident Of this city.
Her friends aud the friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence,
No 339 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the Metropolitan
Hotel thursday morning next the 10th instant at IL
,cluck
1t may be stated, perhaps without improperly, that
bis excellent lady, whose death is ANNOUNCED above
among other kind ladies' neghbors at the time
hrougb whose entrestes Admiral Cockburn desised from
prnng the Office of the National Inelgencer in 1914
after II had been sacked and it's contents printing mate
rails, furniture, books, &c. been destroyed
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
THE RETREAT OF LoNGsTREET

iAzEWELL, CTENN.) Dec 6-9 A. M-After the re
pure OF the enemys cavalry at the Ciuch river on the
their whole force continued to hover around endeavor
ing TO turn our TANKS and to force of the ords In
all these efforts they were oied and driven back in
ading portion OF the valley road Ruil dye in the
rear OF Ransoms column Yesterday the whole cavalry
wthdsew 10 the direction of Knoxville Gen. Grshams
brigade followed short distance 1t reported that the
roads IN front are bockaded and that the enemy have
ourn the railroad bridges at Plains and Messy
soon will be retreating " :
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE AFFAIR.

ST. JOHNS, IN. B. DEC. 9.-The steamer Chesapeake,
Capt Wlett, from New York for Portland was taken
possession Of on Sunday morning, between and two
o'clock, by sixteen rebel passengers The second engi
of the steamer shot dead and his body thrown
overheard The first engineer shot in the chin, but
was retained on board The first mate badly wounded
in the groin. Eleven twelve shots were fired at the
Captain. After being overpowered, the Captain was put
irons and the passengers notified that they were
prisoners Of war to the rebel Government
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10

The steamer New York lett Fortress Monroe on Tuesday
with large supply of substantial comforts for the Union
prisoners at and Richmond They will be landed at
City Point They consist Of $50 boxes, bales &C. from
the Baltimore Relief Fund aud the Christian Commission
alec, 300 boxes Of comssay stores and GOO boxes and
packages from Adams Express Company
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
SON BOARD PATAPsco,

Sunday Morning, Ddyhght
Last night about twelve o'clock the captain and officers of
the Patasco seized by band of ans between twenty
and thirty In number no had taken passage board
New York, They We're all thoroughly armed, and among
their number engineers and sang who mme-
datey took charge hs vessel The had
all retired and all hands completely surprised that
re's of the question The captain and office
handcued aud conLe below also all the
sengers shall throw IN overheard in bottle
Trio Hours Lder.-There has been great hustle
on deck vessel alongside and is being
ferred TO vessel The craft ao, gsde steamer and
from what of her through my window
she ia pierced for From conversation overheard
gathered that there two other vessels by
operate with them. Lockout for formidable raid
where
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
THE FIGHT BEYOND CUMBERLAND GAP

CUMBERLAND GAP, Dec. SIP M-There was ;obt.
ing Yesterday and to day at Walkers Ford twenty miles
rom Inc Gap between forces under Gen Fossr and
the whole OF Longstreet's cavalry. We attempted yes
.erday cross the river Cnch but were repused Our
loss az inc close OF Yesterdays fight fifty We cap
OF Gen Wilcoxs staff, just ill., -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10

1.-THE Philadelphia Bulletin says there has been no denial
Of the statement that coal operators have combined 10
suspend mining for time to keep up prices and sdds
that the actual cost Of producing and coal to
that city does not exceed Eve or six dollars
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
MONDAY, DECEMBER /. 1863

],
To the Editors Of the Nete York Express Yesterday,
about dark, picked up a bottle in the Sound, with
white rag tied about the neck, and found this paper
send it to you thinking it might be of mpo lance put
one OF my boys ashore at Harlem and send it to you
will be in the city tomorrow, and will call on you
j. WILLIAMS, Master Schooner Betsey.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10
PIRACY AND MURDER.
SEIZURE OF NEW YORK STEAMER BY REBEL
PASSENGERS FROM THAT CITY
UNITED STATES CONSULATE,

JUHH, " DeCtTIDtT
The steamer Chesapeake was captured twenty miles
N.NE of Cape Cod at l30 A. M. on Monday by rebels
who left New York passengers The second engineer
was killed and thrown overheard The chief engineer and
mate were badly wounded. Capt. Wlett and crew were
landed here this morning.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-12-10

This daring act of violence and murder was first pub
lshed in the New York Express Of Monday evening but
10 so mysterious manner as not to inspire confidence in
its verify The following the form in which 1t appeared
in that paper:
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

A clergyman perambulating thought
the liberties of Dublin. entered a misera-
BILE cabin. in which an old woman was
smoking pipe by the fire. Seeing three
coarse portraits on the wall, he asked her
who they were? "Sure, that's St. Paul
on the right"-ssid she. And this?
And sure, isn't that St. Peter?" And
he in the centre? "And d'n't you know
Pat Donnelly. the bruiser? Sure every
body knows himn'
YouNG women should set good exam.
bles, for the young men are always fol-
lowing them.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

WHEs we hear Of an Abolitionist abus-
ing rebel, it reminds us of certain
green customer. who was stranger to
mirrors, and who stepped into cabin of
one Of our fine Western steamers Stop.
ping in front of large pier glass, which
be took for door, he said
81 say Mister, when does this boat
START"
Getting no reply from the dumb refec.
tion before him, he again repeated
II say Mister, when does this hero
boat stsrt?"
Incensed at the still silent figure, he
broke out
GO to thunder, you dern sassafras-
colored. shock headed, half-brced! You
don't look like you was much. any howr
In the same way, when an Abolition.
list abuses rebel, he is bat cursing his
own counterpart in the Southern States.
Louisville Democrat
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15
PINE GROVE NURSERY.

INHC un ersiEned prepared TO furnish Fruit, Trees
shrubbery, ornamsntal Trees, Flowers, Grapes, &c.
OF the most most approved kinds, on very moderate
Particular attention r invited to his assortment OF
apes, embracing twenty-five varieties, among which
Concord Cuyshoss, Colem, ans white Canb, Angus,
or York Madeira, os.sady, clara, Hartfo Prolific
Lncou. Logan, Rebeoos, &c. Al, Of which will be sold
extremely chevI, aud WARRANTED genuine.
great variety Of Hot House and Green House
Plants.
grows In this climate.
January ], lt3. JOHN STIfFLER
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

\ Scotch pastor recognized one Of his
female parishioners sitting by the side Of
the road a little fuddled. "Wil you
just help me up with my bundle. guide
me?" said she as he stopped. "Fie, fe.
Janet. said The pastor, "to see the like of
you in sich plight; do you know where
all drunkards go?" ''Ay. sure" said
Janet. they just go whar dlap O. guide
drink il to be got"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15
The number of applications for pardon, made
al.

during the year, was l6S.
A list OF the names of those pardoned by the
Governor, with brief statement of the reasons
therefor, is herewith presented. IN communi-
cation from Judge Hoffman. Private Secretary.
The report of the Commissioners of the Re-
form School and Farm. in Fairfield county,
herewith, presents n must gratifying exhibit
of tha, Inslitt lioD. The number in attendance
at the close of the year. was 1856. The total
expenses of the Institution tor the year, were
Sl9,670 40. The high character of the gentle
men in charge of this Institution should COM
mand Tor their report your favorable considera-
tion.
The report of the State Treasurer, herewith
submitted, is n gratifying exhibit OF our tinan-
cial condition.
1t will be seen that the payments into the
Treasury from all sources, during the fiscal year
ending on the 18th of November. 1862. was
81. .239 1923 Ia, and that the payments thereirom,
during The same period, amounted to So,e9o,-
O43 0S, and that the cash balance in the Treas
ury, on that day, WAS $47s, ,456 40.
Under the authority derived from the act
entitled "An Act TO establish the Independent
Treasury of the State of Ohio" passed April
county, Ohio. was, on the 18th day of Seplem-
ber A. d. 1862, appointed 10 examine the ac-
counts of this department, and count the funds
| in the iron chest
Mr.. Taylors report of this examination,
which was made without moments previous
notice TO the Treasurer, herewith submitted,
proves. what all who know the Treasurer and
h is assistants had reason to believe. that they
are honest men and competent accountants:
In calling your attention TO the, report Of the
Auditor OF State. you are invited. really, to the
consideration of true, perfect and full history
Of all the operations of the State Government
for the past year. This officer Is entiiied 10
great credit for the care. skill and labor he has
bestowed in preparing this important docu-
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

A clergyman, at an afternoon service,
was asked to read notice for woman's
rights lecture, which he did in this wise I:
"At half past six o'clock, at the school
house in the first district, hen will at.
tempt to cIow!"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

A general at the point of death open
ing his eyes and seeing a consultation of
three physicians who were standing close
by his bedside. family exclaimed, Gen
tlemen, if you fire by platoons it is all
over with mel" and instantly expired.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

A forgiving spirit is absolutely necss-
sary, if we hope for pardon for our own
sins, and as we hope for peace of mind
in our dying moments, tor the Divi
mercy at that day when we shall mo
stand in need of it.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

A country school.master thus describes
money lender: "He serves you in the
present tense; he lends you in the condi-
tional mood; keeps yon in the subjunctive.
and ruins you in the futurep'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

THERE are two things which ought to
teach us to think but meanly OF human
glory; the very best men have had their
calumnlators; the very worst, their pane
gyrists.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

LEARN in childhood. if you can, that
happiness is not outside. but inside. A
good and clear conscience brings happi-
ness, which no riches and no circumstsn-
ces alone ever do.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

"You are writing my bill on very
rough paper" said client to his auditor
"Never mind" said the lawyer, lit has
to be fled before il comes into court"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15

Rark Wanted!
THE highest market price paid for Bark at tho
Tsnnery of j.. G. Vorwerk, Millersburg, o.
Also essh paid for hidss.
: Nssohsv, isss.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21
The Peace" Bubble.

The Peace Deception, we learn from
quarters, is fast giving way before
Gov. Vancs's recent Proclamation. and
other exposures of its folly, its mischiev-
business, and its utter inability to accom-
plish any thing that its friends propose.
In several instances, We learn, where a
few persons (for all of these meetings
have beer gotten up and engineered by
few men) had been gathered to hold such
meetings, they have been prevented by
gentlemen going there and explaining the
danger and fallacy of the course they
were pursuing.
What have been done in these instan
ces may be done again. Let some gen.
tlemen in whom the people have conf
dence, attend at all these places where
such meetings are proposed to be held,
and let them state plain facts-the iniu
rious tendency of these meetings-and
the majority of the people will listen to
reason, truth and patriotism, and scout
the designing few who are misleading
and deceiying them. And let the people
converse calmly upon these things, and
they cannot fail to discover that nothing
can be more preposterous than the insan,
idea of acquiring a peace by negotiation
except by an agreement to entirely
surrender U rights, our liberties ant
our property up to Abe Lincoln.
l.. The "Peace" bubble has exploded
many of the few who have attended tn
so-called "peace meetings" have becom
ashamed of it, and denounce those VIII
duped and misled them ; and soon Nortl
fCarolina will be = unit on this subjecl
excepting the few who for Interior pur
poses i~naugurated the movement. Th
North is becoming respondent of con
quering the South, and old Lincoln him
self says that he has accomplished 4
Substantial advantages ovsr us yet.
few more months, with a united peopl
and day will break on the South.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21

~ ALady friend sends US a club Of.
Mssay subscribers and ninety dollars,
aud saysE"You need have no doubts
about tho Spirit of the Age being we'll
sustained. If the men will not support
you in your patriotic course, the Ladies
will. W. like the bold and manly tone
ofyour paper-its exposure of the wicked
schemes Of bad men at home-its hatred
of our crsel northern enemy-its high.
toned moral character-its warfare upon
, liquor makers, and liquor dealers and
drinkers, upon extortioners and all man
nsr of other uncleaa and evil spirits
anuwe Z rne nign"to1ed pure Iitera-
ture you give US every week. And do
you suppose that such a paper will net.
be well supported at the low price of So
. year? You are mistaken, if you do.
| see that your contrere of the Standard
has had presented to him some apples by
a ~woman,'and that he thereby concludes
the ladiessare with him in his course
BE should remember that old father AID
am was deceived by the presen+ alton of an
apple, and that it's ticks in the threats of
all his children to this day. Let him
beware a like fate.
have nc apples to send you, but
enclose 800, and the names of thirty
subscribers, with the promise; of more
of b same sort. And | call upon every
lady in the State to do as I have DONE
They will find it a every easy matter to
get subscribers to the Spirit of the Age
Thanks, noble lady fair With the
ladies of the South to sustain us, We
have no fears what the men can &c
against us.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21
FOR TEE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

Mr.. EDIToR I'm your last issue is a Joke"
over the signature Of IL. G.. c. which attracted
some attention in Co. G, 18th n. G. Regiment,
and as Jokes arc free" we think it bat justice
to the subject of his pun to pass ANOTHER
"E.GE.C-." occupies three different posi-
lions in the company ut the same time, for we
think the three initials are three persons. am
not q member of the company, but think / Gun
tell where each one holds .posish."
"a" is still to be found In the ranks. and as
We think him principal actor in the Joke" will
notice him first. He was also : candidate for the
office OF 9th Sergeant and l THINK made a
speech to the company, or would have made one,
had not his knees fallen out by the way" and
struck each other 80 rapidly, in their unnatural
hght, that he had to cease speaking to part them,
which may have been the cause of his defeat in
ths election. Il. and c." gave their assistance
In giving the name Of the other candidate to the
public, intending to affect his election. believe
IL" may be found at a very conspicuous part on
the left ofthe Co. &C" probably stands for cook,
and IL 90, can be found near company head quar-
sers, around the Fireplace.
The Joke" might not have been quite so
Free" il borrowed money had not paid tho
printer. We like Jokes !" let's have another.
/. lpd SS.1 EHUD.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21
NEAR ORANGE Court HOUSE, Va,
September 18th. i.


Mr. EDITOR: Having been silent for q
long time in your paper, I now embrace
an opportunity of giving you some no.
tice of our religious condition. 1t is far
from what 1 could desire, yet I am hap
by to say it is not below the standard of
the army generally and I would here
remark, that u temporal means for al
vancement is by no means good, though
better than some other Brigades. We
have been destitute of a Chaplain for
some time, yet there are two or three in
the Brigade: but we want one in our
Regiment. We have had three since the
organization Of our regiment, but from
some cause they have all resigned. We
want a Chaplain, one that will 'cry aloud
and spare not !" one that will tell some
of our leading men, fllings important
positions, the dangers of procrastination
and the awful responsibilities that await
them in the future unless they turn and
seek the Lord.
/ think there are ministers enough to
supply the army and preach to the peo-
pie at home too, and why is it that we
can not have one in our regiment? Our
men seemingly manifest a great desire to
hear preaching when an opportunity is
afforded; and / think much and lasting
good might be accomplished if we had q
faithful Chaplain. Ihe Rev. An. Walls
has been among ussesking the Chaplain
cy of some regiment, and it is the desire
of the majority of this regiment, / think,
that be get the appointment for ours. I
think he would be the right man in the
= right place. Let US humble ourselves
and return unto the Lord and He will re-
6 tnrn unto us.
The health of our regiment is tolerably
good, and the men ia good spirits. Could
some of our friends at home, who are de-
, ~spondent and low in spirits, be here and
see US on general review one time, they
would revive and say we never could be
whipped. We all desire peace very much,
: but death before reconstruction or sub
: mission. Let us call upon God in true
. faith, and He will In His own good time
send us that glorious Heaven-born peace
so much desired.
Mr.. Editor, it is a very difficult matter
for US to hear from home; and when we
! do, our letters, not unfrequently, have
been opened before we get them. Some
e Of us think about half of the post masters
d do not do their duty as they should.
Yours in haste, A. B. H&++ :
Co. IF" 26th Reg't N. G. T.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21

Extract of a letter from GAINESVILLE,
containing $50 and a list of new subscri-
bers
81 #a= r.
"Your firm stand against the mischiev-
Gus conduct of the Standard and the So
called Peace meetings, meets with u
hearty appreciation; and as an evidence
of u sincerity, we send you our names
and money to be entered among your
subscribers. 6Fere you to remain nsu.
tral on the momentous questions presen-
ted to eur people, it would be moral
treason and We think you could not be
more honored than to be assailed as you
have been for espousing the cause you
have. Go aheadi The true and loyal
people will sustain you and give you a
generous and liberal support. You may
expect more subscribers from this place
soon."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-09-21

Camp near Orange C. H., Va Sept. IA.
EDITOR Spirit OF THE AGE:-After a
silence of several months, | am persua.
ded your readers would read with inter-
est a line from the old Saith.
, Time must produce changes, and OF
course since my last the aspect of affairs
is changed. Many, many, during the
summer, have met the common fate of
the soldier, and gone over the Jordan of
death. The few that survive are well,
and as cheerful as these latter days will
allow.
Every thing remains quiet-no visible
| signs whatever Of a fight but the storm
may only be lingering to gather fury, and
ere long may rain vengeance on us. The
future is really dark and threatening, and
We know our weak, trembling arms are
not sufficient to. WELD the conquering
sword. Let US be only instrumental in
the hand of Heaven, and all will be well.
Unless God own Us, vain will be the re :
cogni,ion of man.
We are glad to state THAT the religious
influence is on the increase. All seem to
listen to words of truth with deep inter-
est. O, that it may widen and deepen
until true piety and humble holiness per-
wade our whole land for in God alone
can we ever attain the object for which
we contend. Let our friends at home
cheer up, and learn to confde in our
Heavenly Ruler. N. G. DAVIS,
!, Capt. Co. E 34th N. @. Regt.