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Maryland free press., 1863-01-09
For the Free Press.
watching a Spark.

Watching a spark This may seem to
many rs a very queer subject for one to scrib
bic upon, but as the last week or two Las
made it IN obligatory cmplo, ment upon som,
o! us, hope my readers will please excuse
me fer asking OF them few moments Of their
time in listening to what have to say
Well, here am, or "Hcrc we are liftGf
up about two stories from the ground upon
the extreme top of n very steep roof. gazing
ont upon the myriads OF falling sparks with
rs much wonder and awe, as did the old woni-
en- and little childscn; l-1ifg the shower OF
lictcors, ri 1893. We Stand With bucket in
hand ready to dash its contents upon the first
spark that shows any signs OF igniti,hp
As the fire increases, the sparks grow thick
or, two falling now where one did before, n 4
of course our fears increase with it. Hero
one falls, tlicliGrs for moment and goes out
there another something larger than the rrsr
one, it lasts little longer then meets tic
stnlc fate Us the former; but here GENES anmi-
er bearing right for the middle of the roo
Nh there it lights right between two crustv
old shingles. Now we have good reason
for the unusually quick heating in the left
breast, for a portion 81 this little winged fire.
brand hes lodged itself under ono If th. -ili1I
glcs and already begins to puff and smoke as
though connecting itself with the wood No
sooner do we see this! than we dash the water
over it, lIt unfortunately for o,r slippery
hands, the bucket goes too, <cgGtlcr contra
rs 10 our wishes,
':Tumblng and rumblimg,
bashing and sl'lashing,"
down unon .rc brickHpayclicnt btI6ath, (tho
bucket being tin, it is unnecessary to say that
1t was considerably battcred.) But all the
excitement hasn't been confined to US, exc.u-
s.vcly, for at the burning building near by
the fireman are making the NEST Jealous c.
f'rts to get the engines to play on the fire.
Some are running to and fro, most of them SO
excited they hardly know what to do first
1t is amusing at fire 20 stand off a little dis
tancc and try to find out who is President ,f
the company nearest to you, among the many
voices aspiring to that highly influential name
Of "Boss." am glad to say Hagcrstown is
the possessor OF three as good fre-companies
as any town of its size can boast of, all that
they want is more coolncss and more or less
of tire-water SrARKY.
Maryland free press., 1863-01-09
FROM TENNESSEE.
GREAT RATTLE OF .N DEs-
EEsEESBORO.
Rebels Driven Ten Miles Beyond Muir.
freesboro'!
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER ON BOTH
SIDES.
rhe Rebels in full retreat.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3-Telegraphic commt-
nication is resumed between here and Nash
vile.
TFIRsT DISPATCH.
NASHVILLE, January st is reported
here that General Bragg was killed to dHy.-
There has been fighting all day. Our forces
are advancing, and the rebels are falling back
across Stones river.
TsECoND DISPATCH.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 3.-Hcavy cannonading
to-day until noon. The rebels attacked our
left, but were terribly repulsed. Very little
fi6hting Yesterday Our forces do not yet oc-
cupy Murfreesboro'. The rebels attacked
and destroyed our hospital building on
Thursday. The Richmond army is furnish
ing the rebels strong reinforcoments.
THIRD DISPATCH.
Nashville JAN 5 There was n spirited
engagement at Lavergne between the Nc
chanics and Engineers Corps, Col. lnncs, and
Gen Wharton's rebel cavalry. The latter
was routed with the loss of thirty-threc Kill
4sbesM s4 al III s he Sae captured ny
Twenty dead contrahands are lying on the
Murfrcesboro pike. Major Slemmcr and Cap
tain King, wounded and in an ambulance,
were captured by rebels, taken four miles,
parolcd and thrown out on the road.
Gen. Which is not killed, but wounded and
a prisoner.
of the Fourth United States Cavalry, and
pcrsorlly attacked General Whcelcr's rebel
cavalry, who were cut to pieces and utterly
routed,
Captain Mark, chief of artillery of General
Thomas stall, was MORALLY wounded.
Colonel Andersom's dispatch to hcadquar-
ters. lust received, is as follows:
"Wc have whipped the rebels decidedly,
and are at Chistiana, nine miles south of
Murfrpes sboro', on the railroad ~
FOURTH DISPAT1
NASHVILLE, Jan. 3-Col. Mckecis is veported
killed. Our loss of officers is hcart-rcnding
Fighting to-day was resumed ut day light. 1t
closed last evening with terrible slaughter Of
the enemy.
Up to o'clock the first days fighting was
all our own way, but the right wing rought
itself into bad position.
The third day We rcpulsed tie enemy with
terrible slaughter, ourselves sustaining but
slight loss.
Il
Maryland free press., 1863-01-09

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3.--Telcgraphic comm,i-
nication is resumed between here and Nash
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

Morris, Mr.. West rose to q question OF prlyl-
lege, and offered preamble and resolution,
which were adopted, providing for committee
of three to inquire as to o correction In the
journal of the House, made on Saturday last,
by some other person than the Clerk. Messrs.
West, Converse and Pursell, were appointed
said committee. Petitions were presented BY
Messrs. Lind, Rockwell and West, which were
referred. Sundfy bills were read the second
time and committed. Mr.. Harrison, from the
committee on Finance, reported bill, which
was read the first time, To authorize the town
Council Of the incorporated village OF Green
field, In the county'of Highland, State OF Ohio,
to appropriate certain moneys named therein
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
Secretary of State to buy paper for the imme-
diate use of the State, until the paper con-
tractors shall furnish suppiy; provided, that
said contractors shall be held liable to the
State for the difference between the price OF
paper, stipulated in their contracts, and the
price paid for paper under the resolution. Mr.
Cook introduced bill, which was read the fret
time, To provide for the sale Of school lands
belonging to fractional township seven (7)
north of range ten (lO) east in the county of
Lucas.
The bill, To allow soldiers to vote, was
made the special order for Tuesday afternoon,
Feb. 24t6. The House spent most of the af-
ternoon in committee Of the Whole, where
sHndry bills were considered and discussed.
The House adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

10 the SENATE, on Monday, February 90,
there was no quorum in the forenoon. In the
afternoon the President laid before that body q
communication from the Directors of the Ohio
Penitentiary In response to o resolution rela-
tive to the compliance Of the late Warden,
John A. Prentice, with the 9th section of the
Penitentiary laW--Which was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed. Mr.. Finck present.
ed the petition OF George Loaand and sixty-one
other citizens of Guernsey county, praying for
such legislation as may fulfill the contract made
by the State Of Ohio with the Muskingum
county Agricultural Society, In relation to Camp
Goddard, which was laid on the table. Mr..
Finck also presented petition from Muskingum
county, on the same subject, which was laid on
the table. Mr.. Gulckel presented petition
from the Commissioners and other county Off
GERS of Ross county, praying for the passage of
o law extending the term Of county Auditors,
so that the official term Of Auditors shall expire
With the fiscal year, which was referred to the
Judiciary committee.
Senate bill was passed, To amend section 43
of an act entitled "an act to provide for the
settlement of estates OF deceased persons"
passed March %, 1s40, as amended March 10,
1861.
The Senate adjourned.
In the HoUsE, after prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
Congressional Summary.

In the Senate on Thursday, February 10, the
credentials of E, d. Morgan, elected Senator
from New York for six years from March a,
we're presented.
In the House, on the same day, in Discus
sion on the Indemnity bill, Mr.. Conway, Re-
publican, Of Kansas, declared that the war had
already divided the Union, and he was in favor
of resumng peace on the basis of existing
facts This was his position. He was in favor
of the integrity of the Union as it existed to-
day, and opposed to all schemes of disintegra'
tion. The House passed the Senate resolu-
tions expelliDg Senator Badger from the Board
OF the Smithsonian Institute, and appointing
Prof. Agassiz in bis place. The House also
passed the Senate bill for the removal OF the
Wnnebago Indians and the sale Of the reserva-
tions for their benefit.
10 the Senate on Friday, Feb. 90, joint res.
olution was adopted, to facilitate the payment
of sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals
and convalescent camps, directing them to be
paid in sixty days. pat
10 the House on the same day, the Senate
Currency bill (sherman's Bank bilD was taker
up and passed--yeas 7s, nays Ga. It will be-
come law when signed by the President
In the Senate on Saturday, Feb. 81, the ere
dentials Of Lot. M. Morrill,, reelected Senator
from Maine for elk years, we're presented.
The House on the same day passed the Sen
ate POstofice Reform bill, with an amendment
to which it is said the Senate will not agree
making soldiers letters free of postage. Th'
House also passed the Senate bill to preven
correspondence with the rebels, and also the
Senate bill to amend the act preventing mem
bers of Congress from taking consideration
for procuring contracts, office or place, WAS 81
amended as to embrace any engagement Of th'
Government of the United States.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
Hon. Thomas 81. Seymour.

After the Democratic State Convention had
nominated Hon. THOMAS H. SEYMOUR as the
Democratic candidate for Governor Of Connec-
ticut, they proceeded in a body to hisreOidence
in Hartford, to serensde him, Whereupon he
made the following speech:
GENTLEMEN: beg you will excuse me from
making any heightened remarks on this occa-
sion, as l am really too i'll to do co. am
much gratiHed to meet you here, but you have
quite confused me by your Aattesing demonstra-
tions of welcome. Gentlemen, have struggled
against this nomination; but being called upon
by my fellow-citizens all over the State, as
understand, and feeling that under the peculiar
circumstances which environ our State, which
deeply affect both you and me, cannot help
but accept it. (Cheers.) lam deeply devoted
to my native state, and should be degenate son
if | did not maintain her rights and her honor.
That the great American Union shall again be.
come one and indivisible is the sincere wish of
my heart. thank you again for surrounding
my dwelling and cheering me with your
vnicaa.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
White and Black Soldiers at War with
Each Other.
Correspondence of the Boston Traveller
New ORLEANS, Feb. 7, 1863.

Correspondence Of the Boston Traveller.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 7, 1853.
Since writing yesterday very painful colis-
ion has been reported here between some mem
bers of the Maine 18th regiment and the Lou.
isians lst, colored. This latter regiment, with
two companies Of the former, were stationed
on Ship Island. For some time past there has
been much dissatisfaction and trouble between
these regiments, arising from the dislike of the
Down Casters to obey colored officers or asso'
ciate with their men. Yesterday news came
here that the negroes had fred on and killed
ak of the Maine men, and that much more
trouble was anticipated. Com. Farragut was
ordered Immediately to Ship Island with his
flagship. Nothing further has been heard,
nor can obtain any particulars. The mail
for the North closes in an hour.
The telegraph reports that the New York
Times has private advices, confirming the ru-
mors Of trouble in Gen. BANKs's command,
growing out of the introduction of negro sol-
disrs among our troops-four or five officers Of
the 1884 regiment N. Y. Volunteers had re.
signed.
This negro soldier business is pretty strong
Sire In the rear" Of our white soldiers. IL ID
probably about as effectusl plan as could
we'll be devised fer demoralizing, weakening
snd Encouraging our troops in the field and
preventing enlistments at home.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
Military Dispersion of the Frankfort
Convention.

Whether the convention at Frankfort, Ken.
tucky, which was dispersed by military interpo-
sition on Wednesday, was regular convention
of the Democratic party of Kentucky, we can
not say. Parties In that State have been 80
metamorphosed by the war that we have lost
familiarity with them. But whatever the pre-.
else political shade Of the convention, we under
stand that it proposed to set with open doors
and transact all its business in the most public
manner. If 1t was suspected of reasonable
purposes, why did not the military authority
wait for some development Of those purposes,
or for come overt act of treason, when the civil
authority would have been justified in arrest
ing the guilty parties7 Why the hot haste to
disDerse the assembly before IL had taken any
action whatever2
At this distance the affair seems to have been
most uDjustifable and outrageous interfer-
ence with one Of the plainest constitutional
rights of citizens. It seems to be the initiative
to the re- enactment in Kentucky OF the reign
of terror by which the Administration carried
the elections in Missouri.
II the Frankfort Convention meditated
treason we are not itI apologies in any possible
sense; but is IL not eimply absurd to set up the
pretense that it did, in the capital Of Kentucky
surrounded by Federal troops, mediate reason
Chicago Times, FEB. 90.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
The Revolutionary Parties.

There are two revolutionary parties IN tnis
countrv-the Secessionsts and the Abolition
ists. They are both founded on revolutionary
ideas. The Secessionists claim the right OIL
State peaceably to secede from the Union anu
TO resIst the National Government BY force OF
arms IN case It seeks to enforce its authority
over State after such secession. Thls doc-
tripe is revolutionary, as it tends to break up
the Union and overthrow the National author
ity "A embodied In the Constitution. when
nut in practice, IL becomes rebellion and
treason.
The Abolitionists claim that free and slave
States einnot co-exist In the came Union' ana
that TO put down the present rebeliion' tne
States must, as war measure, all be MADE
free. This doctrine is just as revolutionary as
that Of the secessionists. The basis upon
which the Union was formed and the Consti'u
ton adopted was that of Confederacy or q
National Republic composed of both free anu
slave States. Any attempt, therefore, to over
ride and uullify that principle of the Const'tu-
ton by force, whether under the specious plea
of necessary war measure to put down insur'
rectiop, or for any other reason is revolutionary
as It strikes down rights guaranteed to the
slave States and the people thereof by the Con-
s.itution, and justi6es counter Secession
revolution.
We have now what has often happened IL
other countries, two revolutionary parties ap-
pa,sntly warning against each other. WesaJ
apparently, because the contest between them
az TO the ultimate result is only apparent, moi
real. They are both working to the same enc
the destruction Of tbe existing Union. The
revolutionary secessionists would doubtless Be
Satisfied If they could make the States all
slaveh oldipg; but as they have no hope OF that
they demand division or dissolution Of the
Union. The aim of the revolutionary Aboli-
tionists ia TO make the States all non'slave'
holding, or failing In that, to agree With the
Secsssionists on separation or division of the
Union.
Its evident that the triumph OF either Of
these parties will be the destruction of the Un-
ion by fundamental change in the principles
upon which IL was originally established, or BY
the division Of its territory into two or mor'
separate and independent governments or ma
tionalities. Both must be put down 90 levolu
tiouists or the Union cannot be saved.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
THE Polt Hudson N.s, Of the sOLh ult. ur.

THE Port Hudeon Ns,os of the 3Oth ult. ur-
ges the planters that there 10 vital necessity
for cultivating cereals instead Of cotton and
sugar. There cannot be an overstock of the
former. The people are urged to remember
that the South Is engaged in war, the end of
which cannot be foreseen; that the ports are
closed agsin& the receipt of supplies from
abroad, and the idea of their being opened by for
eign Intervention is exploded; that the supplies
from the great West are etfectually cut of, and
every planter should devote himself to raising
hogs, rice, potatoes, sheep and all things that
sustain life, forgetting "that such thing as
cotton or sugar was ever raised for any other
purpose but that of domestic use."
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
Another Rebel Invasion of Kentucky

A special to the Cincinnati Gazette, under
date of Frankfort, KY, Feb. %, says:
A dispatch was received from Lexington to-
day, stating that messenger bad arrived in
that city, at A O'Clock P. M, with the intelli-
gence that Forrest, with large cavalry force,
was within two miles of Richmond when he
left. There certainly is another invasion or
foot, for our troops are gone on some expedition
but In what direction am not at liberty to In
dioata
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
For Treasurer of State.

We are desired to state that the friends Of
Hon. GRANVILLE w. STOKES, of Warren county,
will present his name to the next Democratic
State Convention for nomination for Treasurer
Of State.
Mr.. STOKES served one term in the Senate oi
Ohio, was for several years Clerk of the Court
in bis county, ard has held ether positions Of
honor and trust. He ia gentleman Of ability
and integrity, as well as an unaincbing Dem
ocfat
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

vIcKsBuRe news is interesting, though mea-
ger. On Wednesday, the 18th inst. the NOR
tar boats were towed into line and commenced
throwing shells into the city. Their fire was
returned briskly from the rebel batteries. Af-
ter three rounds the position Of the boats was
changed, and the bombardment was resumed
This Is the substance of all We have heard
from that quarter at this writing.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
To Union Democrats.

Auditor Tayler--none of the common Tay.
lors, mind you, for he spells Tayler with an e.
refuses TO resign his place for much better
one under Shin Plaster Chase; and why, do you
suppose2 Because he's afraid Gov. Tod will
appoint Union Democrat in bis place!
at is strange that these men, when the life
Of the Republic is at stake, cannot lay aside
party .-Dayke County Democrat.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

TIE Richmond Enquirer, JEFF. DAvIs's official
paper, t,eats with contempt the French plan of a
commission to take into consideration the mat
ters at issue between the North and South. II
says LEE and LoEosTREEr and the other rebel
Generals are the best Southern peace commits
sioners, and says the COnfederacy wants moth
ing Of France but recognition.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

Gen. CAss left his residence at Detroit few
days since for Newport, R. l. His visit to the
latter place is for the benefit of his health,
which is said to be declining.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

TEE Conscription bill was taken up in the
House on Saturday. and the previous question
clapped on. 1t is said 1t will pass without
amedment.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

THuRLow WEED says: "Abolitionists were,
ss Governor Of South Csrolins has confessed,
the best friends Of secession; they are now
practically, the best friends Of rebellion
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

A DnPArcH from Halifax states that the no.
~etorious GEORGE SANDERS has again run the
Z BLOCKADE, having arrived at that port in the
steamer Europa from Boston
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

OFFICE SURGEON GENERAL OF 0HIo,l
COLUMBUS, February ii, 1t63 !
MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD
M OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS.-The Board OF Ex-
aminers will TUESDAY, the Sd day Of March,
at 10 o'clock A. M in the city Of Columbus for the ex'
animation Of candidates for the positions OF Surgeon
and Assistant SuIgeoA0. V. NJ
Applicants for admission TO examination must be grad
uates Of some regular medical school, and bring cerh
Gates OF good moral character.
To facilitate examination candidates will pleate for
ward to this Office their diplomas and certificates prior TO
the day Of meeting r,T."T
By order Of the Governor. L.
8. M. SMITH,
feblf-d4l-tuesdays. Surgeon General Ohio
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

ExTRrME kPuDENoE. brainless ape writ
Ing an address to the Democracy. NJ.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24

A MrnrHls dispatch Gated February 18th.
says:
Hopeiield, q town of five hundred inhabitants,
opposite this city, on the Arkansas shore, was
burned to-day by order Of Gen. Hurlbut. There
were twenty-five good houses In the place. Not
O vestige of IL is left to mark the spot. II was
done because guerrillas made IL headquarters.
A battalion was sent over to perform the work,
They did it successfully.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
A COUGH, GOLD, OR AN IRRITATED THROAT
II allowed to progress results in serious Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections, oftentimes incurable.

reach directly the affected parts and give almost instant
relief. In BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, aud Ga they are
beneficial. The good effects resulting from the use Of
the roches and their extended USE has caused them to
be countereited. Be to guard against worthless
limitations. OBTAIN only the genuine Browns Bror :
chial 7oces which have rooen their efficacy by teS
Of many years. PUBLIC sPEAKEEs and SINGERS should
use the Troches. Military OfHcers and Soldiers, who
overtax the voice and exposed to sudden changes
should have them. Sold everywhere at 25 cents per
boz.
jan20-d&w3m .. SID.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-02-24
''who know1hsir rights, and
Knowing dare maintain y

9Th. That the militia bill recently introduced
ints the Senate Of the United States BY Sena-
tor Wilson, of Msssachusetts, Is subversive ot