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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

EL~I 1t is said that there nre Co.,
600 believers in Spiritualism in Paris.
Home converted a great numbcr.--
Tho French, like other nations, CAKE
in before a successful humbug. There
are moro Spiritualists in America than
in any country. They hail principal
ly from down East
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

EE Mcclellan receives the small
est vote Of any Presidential candidate
except at the election in 1904, whom
Pinckney, the Federal candidate, had
only ii votes.--RepuJhcdn Ercha~ge.
1t is true that, owing to the loss Of
several of the States by very close
votes, General Mcclellan has a small
double those cast Tor Stephen X.
Douglas, in 1860. Douglas received
II electoral votes, and Mcclellan II
votes. This is, however, no indica-
ton of his popular strength. Lincoln
received one electoral vote for every
ten thousand Of tho peoples votes
that he got. General Mcclellan, OH
the contrary, is only credited with an
electoral vote for every rinety thou
sand of his popular vote. In other
words, Lincoln received mae electoral
votes on the same amount of strength
that gave General Mcclellan one. 1t
is not wonderful, therefore, that thero
is a great disproportion of cloctors.-
Look at it: 100000 of the peoples
votes give General Mcclellan u cleo
toral votes; 100000 of the peoples
votes give Lincoln 2l0 electoral votes.
Mcclellan and Pcndleton have re-
ceivod moro votes from tho people
than were ever giyon to any Presi-
dent or Vico President elected, with
the single exception of Lincoln and
johnson. This may be very bad
and overwhelming defeat, but if it is,
wo fail to 500 it, CisciaRai Eaquver.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

SUCCESS 1T rnE SALT WELL-Aftor
sinking tho tubing at the salt well to
the depth Of GOO feet the pumps wcio
started, and after working for two
days bringing only fresh water. Tues
day morning the operators were agree
ably surprised at finding them dis
charging brine Of 50 degrees of
strength, in quantities to the full ca
pacity of tho pump to dischargc.--
This settles the matter that we have
an incxhaustablc supply of salt wator,
which, with our coal for fuel, viii
make Jackson the salt producing mGr-
ket of the west.
We arc informed by tho partios
owning the well, that on effort will DO
made TO bring up oil, and with strong
prospect of SUCCESS as the water
pumped up is SO strongly impregna-
ted with gas, that it can be lighted ON
the surface.
The present ownors of tho well hayo
been offered ten thousand dollars for
their interest, by oil men from Pcnn-.
sylvania. jackson Patriot.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

a pRornEsy M lIoEAcE GKErEry.--
The 7,1Jnc ventures into the field as
prophet again. Wc quote as fol-
lows:
"Thc year soon TO open viii see the
stars and stripes float unchallengcd
from cvory batllemcnt in the rcpub-
lie, and the perfect law OF Liberty for
All imbcddcl in the constitution of
our Union.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

I~~ VI matters not how tiiiling tho
speciality, ifa man only knows somc-
thing that nobody else knows, the
wortd viii rcsrcct him.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30
The Condition Powder

IL composed principally of herbs and roots, and
may be given at all times and under oil crcum-
STANCES with perfect safety. II has been found,
by Bng experience, to be highly useful in the
cure of the various diseases TO which horses and
cnttle are sebject, viz; Distcmpcr, Hide
Bound, Loss of Appetite, Inward Strains
yellow atcr, information of the Eyes,
Fatigue from Hard Exercise; also
rheumatism, commonly called the stiff
Complaint.) II is also a snfe and certain rem
cdy for Coughs and Colds. 1t carries of all gross
humors, and will remove oil inflammation and fe-
yer, purify the blood loosen the skin, cleanse the
water and, and strengthen every part Of the
body.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30
Selected gpetry.
Babe BELL.
The Poem OF Little Life that was but
Three Aprils Long.

ny THOMAS BAILEY ALpRIcK.
Have you heard the poet tell
How came the dainty Babie Bell
Into this world Of ours7
The gates of Heaven were loft MAR!
With folded hands and dreamy eyes,
Wandering out of Paradise,
) She saw this planet, like a star,
Hung in the purple depths Of oven
Its bridges running TO and fro
Der which tho white winged angels 60,
Bearing the holy Dead Of IIenvenl
She touched bridge Of fowers---those foet,
so light they did not bend the bells
fthe celestial asphodels!
They fell like dew upon the flowers,
And all the air grew strangely sweet,
And thus caino dainty Dstbio BSA
Into this word or ours.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30
Prepared by walter II. sloan,

Sold by all the Druggists in Bay City, East
Saginaw, Saginaw City, and all dealers in mcdi.
cines Ia the United States and Canada, n224ly
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30
FOR HORSES AND CATTLE.

SLoAN's INSTANT RELIEF Is truly great rem
ody. Half 25 cent bottle Of sloan's Instant
Relief given in n pint Of warm water, seldom
fails 10 cure n Horse of common Collie In n few
minutes; in extreme cases repeat tho dose in iif-
teen minutes.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

She came and brought delicious May
TIC swallows built beneath the caves,
Like sunlight In and out the leaves,
The robins won't tho livelong day,
The lilly swung its noiseless bell,
And o'or the porch the trembling vine
Seemed bursting with it, veins OF vino.
Oh, earth was full Of pleasant smell,
When camc tho dainty Eabio Boil
Into this world of ours.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

III
Dabie, dainty Babie Bell
How fair she grew from day to day,
What woman nature filled her eyes,
What poetry within them lay,
Those deep and tendcr twilight eyes.
So full Of meaning, pure aud bright
As If she yet stool in the light
or those open gates Of Paradise
And VIZ loved Babe moro and moro,
o never in our hearts before
Such holy love was born
We felt we had link between
This real world and that unseen
The land beyond the morn
And for the love of those dear eyes
For love of her whom God led ioith,
tThe mothers being ceased on onrth
When Dabie came from paradise.)
For love Of him who smoto our lives.
And woke the chords Of joy and pain,
We said "Sweet Christw--our hearts bent dow n
Like yioicia artvr rain
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

w
And now the orchards which were once
All white and rosy Ia their bloom
Filling the crystal vein Of air
With gentle pulses of perfume
We're rich in Autumn's mellow prime,
The pums were globes Of honcycd wine
The hived sweets Of summer time -
The ivory chestnut burst its shell,
The soit-cheeked peaches blushed and fell;
And time wrought just US rich . change
Iu little Babie Bell
Her tiny form more perfect grew,
And In her features we could trace,
In softened curves, her mothers faco-
Her angel nature ripened too
We thought her lovely when she came,
But sho was holy, sanity now s"s&
Around her pale, angelic brow
We saw n slender ring oil fame.
Gods hand had taken awsy the seal
Which held the portals of her speech,
And oft she said few strange words
hess inpantnisd IA, tssssaai ''''T '''''''-
We never held her beings key,
We could not teach her holy things,
She wss Christ's self in purity.
II came upon us by degrees,
We saw it, shadow Ger il fell,
The knowledge that our God had sent
His messenger for Babie Bell
We shudderod with unlanguaged pain,
Aud all our hopes were changed TO fears
And all our thoughts ran into tears,
Like sunshine into dismal rain;
Aloud VIC cried in our belief,
20, smite us gently, gently, God!
Teach us to bend aud kiss the rod,
Aud perfect grow through grief"
All how we loved her, God can tell
Her little heart was cased in ours,
Our hearts are broken, Babie Bell.
At last he came, tho messenger
The messenger from unseen lands;
And what did dainty Babie Belll
She only crossed her little hands,
She looked more mock and fair,
We parted back her slken hair,
We laid some buds upon hor brow,
White buds like scented flakes OF snow
Deaths bride arrayed in fowersi
And thus went dainty Babe Bell
Out Of this world Of ours.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

For all articles In the line Of Crockcry, Car.
pets, Bar Fixtures Lamps, Glassware and Gene.
raj Fixtures, not 10 he found elsewhere OF TO b,
found elsewhere, call on
$50 AKIN a BADCOCK.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30
A. III. MERsHoN,

Lawyers and Government Claim Agents.
No 4, Hess Block, East Saginaw, Mich
Office formerly oecupicd by A. W. Eggcrt, Esq
Especial attention given TO collections ol
Bounty and Land Agency business. 274
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-11-30

DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
SHAKER HERBS, PERFUMERY,
TOILET ARTICLES, SOAPS,
FANCY GOODS,
PATENT MEDICINES, COMBS,
BRUSHES. &C, &c, &c.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2l.-Some days ago
Governor Morton received letter from the
East stating that large quantity of arms
were being shipped to disloyal parties in
Indiana. On the 18th instant, four boxes
were received here, addressed J. }. Par
sons, firm Of H. H. Dodd & Co.. printers. of
this city. Last night q boxes more to the
same address were received, and drayed to
Dodd's Office. The military authorities inn.
mediately placed guard around the build
ing and took possession Of the boxes. Up
on examination they were found to contain
revolvers of the best quality, and fixed am
munition.
u. Parsons and Chas. p. Hutchirs.
Dodd's partners, and William Harrison,
Grand Secretary Of the Sons Of Liberty,
were arrested and placed under guard at
the Soldiers Home. The two former were
released on taking the oath of allegiance.
This evening book containing list or
the Sons Of Liberty was found Ia Dodd's
safe, including the Secretary OF Indiana,
Auditor Of State, Attorney General. and J.
J. Bingham, editor Of the Sentinel, and the
names of 400 rebel prisoners as third de-
gree members.
II. H. Dodd is Grand Commander of the
order Of Sons Of Liberty in Indiana.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Froua the Front.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POT0-
MAC, Aug. 20, 8 r. M.-Yesterday was the
.quictsst day We have had In front Of Pc
tefsburg for amonth. scarcely = shot being
heard the entire day.
On the Weldon road, where Gen. War
yen's corps has taken position, considera-
!. BILE skiruishing, with occasional dischar.
90 Of artillery, occurred, but nothing re.
-oembling m engagement took place.
In the afternoon the enemy moved .
force from near Petersburg towards our
len, and made an attempt to force our line
( near the jerusalem road, but finding the
Eoad was not ~ easy rs they anticipated.
abandoned Il. They took . few prisoners
! however, before they fell back.
The number of casualties in the 9TH corps
on Thursday was about $50.
4 bout midnight some batteries In front
of the 18th corps opened, and also on the
left sharp engagement was kept up for
several hours. The result, 90 FIR - could
- ascertatned, was nobody injured. At
this hour not gun can be heard.
IS The roads are becoming bad in conse-
~Quence OF the rain, which has fallen during
the present week, and still continues.
FoRTREss MoNRoE, Aug. 20. via steamer
2lSt from City Point.-We have intelli-
genCe that the 5th Army corps had q severe
night with the enemy yesterday on the
Weldon Railroad, but succeeded Ia routing
the rebels, and finally advanced and occu-
pl9Q pO9luO0 On t0e line OF the Peters,
burg and Weldon railroad, and 1t last 40
counts We still held the position Of the
James river.
Our lines up to the latest iute]liaences
continued unchanged, Notwithstanding the
reported efforts Of the enemy to disiodge
rs,
The canal is progressing favorably.
LATER, $50 p. m.-The steamer John
BROOKS from City Point, just arrived, con-
6rna tha au0cess Of our movemAnt az, fho
still hold their position.
Our position on the north side of the
james river 10 not materially changed. but
the I'd Corps are making IN important
move.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

<kpD. CAnhy's O0eial Report.
& rpW Yonx, Aug. 2l.-The following II
a. CAAbyso 6lncial announcement Of
1engroao at MOBILIZE
Sa nA1QUAnaunso or MILITARY DIVISION,
Nk Mlssisaippi, New Orleans. Aug. 9,
-Reportl have just been received that
4 old Nag 6oats over Fort Gaines, the
l1ko GArTieon having surrendered to the
0onhanod 1broos Of the army and navy ON
Monday morning Ut 8 o'clock. By this
euxrondef W have captured 6l8 prisoners
dncauding - commissioned officers, q
Houn. = large amount Of ordnance. stores
ana summation and Subsistence. stores
1br garrison Of 800 men for Il month";
Surrender unconditional and complete.
Fort Powell was evacuated and 0isman-
tied On the night Of the 5th, the garrison
eocaping 70 Cedar Point, but leaving all
To guns, 10 In number, in excellent condi.
don for immediate service.
The rebel steamer Niagara has not gone
% -, - reported, bat gone up the bay In
the direction ofthe city.
Tho ether rebel guxboat Gaines has been
Destroyed by the rebels themselves.
Il Ihe Tennessee will be In complete order
a . Nv days and fit for duty on the right
n nattenal salute will be fred It the Le-
~ y > o'clock this afternoon.
feiGned) r. 8. CANBY,
Major General. I
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

New YORK. Aug. 20.-The Iysses has !
long 10 letter nom Brig: Gen. Seymour, late
pect Of affairs, based ON his former knovl-
edge OF that section, and his recent obeerva-
ton: He states the rebel cause = ~ fSil-
ing rom exhaustion, and al We need nov
Is to give crushing preponderance TO our
armies. Tens Of Thousands of lives are loot
because our array Of strength IL 90 disprc-
Portlonate 70 that against which We battle.
quail terms, where we might have four n
one against them. The cost to M I'm blon6
and treasure Of q prolonged war can hardlv
De foreseen. The army Is inadeouate fnr
such an effort a. the glorious North shouI1
put forth. The South will fight % Iona ~
the struggle is equal, but 1t will submit ~
such Preponderance as we should chow
in the field.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From Denver.

DENVER, Aug. 2o.-The following from
George w. Lane, Superintendent of the
Branch Mint, to Senator James n. Lane.
expresses the general feeling here.
GENERAL,-The telegraph purporting to
be from the Indian Bureau from Washing
ton IL an outrage on the memory Of the I'M
armed men, unofending women and chill.
dren who have been killed and scalped bv
these treacherous devils. Every band Of
Indians Of any size on the Plains have uni
ted for the purpose Of exterminating and
driving the white men from the mountains
and plains.
The only wrongsI know Of are that these
natural enemies to progress and improve
ment have been fed, strengthened and fur
nished with arms, under mistaken poll
cy; to better accomplish this hellish pur.
pose. If Colorado has any friends in the
States let them prove it now.
Those who sympathize with the wronged
Indian had better cut their hair short be-
fore crossing Missouri river, a. they are
no respectors ofpersonage or sex.
(Signed) G.. w. LANE.
All stores remain closed, and men are
arriving and working on the Notifications.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

important than slight skirmishing along
the lipes: Our forces oockpy strong po-
oition. The rebels occupy the country in
crossed the Potomac. The design OF the
enemy whether to attempt to invade Penn
sylvania or make demonstration towards
Warrington, has not yet been fairly de-
veloped.
WASHINGTON, Aug. "a dispatch from
aagerstown says AL u quiet to-day along
the border. There has been no fighting Ii
the Valley = far - known.
Yesterday our forces destroyed long
rehel supply train on the winchester and
Martinsburg turnpike.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From Tennessee.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 22.-The Nashville
TIMES contains report that Wheeler's for
ces had crossed the river above Chattanoo-
zone to Tennessee, which il discredited.
It is reported that train from Knoxville
to Chattanooga was captured near Cleve-
land, and also an empty train from Chat
tanooga to Auburn was captured on Thurs
dav. The Knoxville Notifications can re-
sist effectually five times Wheeler's force.
Gen. Steadman's wound was only aslight
scratch under the eye. He drove the reb-
els ave miles and then returned to Chatta-
n0Oga. -,
A report has prevailed at Nashville that
the rebel Gen. Buckner had been killed in
. recent battle.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

NRwBERN, Aug. l0.-The Raleigh n. C.
Confederate says that General 8. d. Lee
recently arrived ct Atlanta from Missis-
sippi with largo number Of reinforce
ments, and participated in the late battle.
Intelligence has been received here sta
ting that since the departure of the pirate
Tallahassee from WILMINGTON, seven more
steamers of like character have arrived,
and are now receiving their armament,
with view Of running the blockade to
war upon our commerce.
The North Carolina Times, speaking of
the recent election, says that the Holden
men have majority In the Legislature.-
The citizens Of North Carolina desire peace
Notwithstanding the fact that rebel bayo.
nets tried to overawe the conservative par
ty. who supported Holden.
In the extreme western counties we learn
that Holden obtains some very heavy ma
jorities, but their vote was thrown out on
the ground that they were not considered
loyal to the Confederate Government.
At Kinston men were imprisoned for
voting for Holden.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

BALTIMORE, Aug 2.-The following 10
published in Ansesicon this morning, the
substance of which the censor would not
permit transmission over wires last night !:
gagement occurred yesterday 2 miles be-
yond Charlestown, between the Army OF
Western Virginia and the rebel force now
in the Shenandoah Valley. The battle
commenced at s q. m. by a heavy column
Of rebel infantry and cavalry attempting
to pierce our front near Summit Point
After Q sharp but decisive struggle our
skirmishers were compelled to give way.
The first Division under Gen. Wilson and
Gen. Merritt's Cavalry corps were engag-
ed ann reinforced heavily. The movement
had evidently for its object the possession
of Martinsburg-for ut the same time q
false movement was made against our ex-
treme left, but suddenly a body Of rebels
appeared in front Of our right, consisting of
determined battle took place. The ID Di-
vision lost heavily-some 800 wounded
and sixty or seventy killed and missing,
our right drove the enemy over mile, and
then fell back to their old line until 10
o'clock, when the entire army retired to-
wards Haltoun, where they now are in line
of battle.
Runors are afloat that the rebels are
crossing the Potomac at Martinsburg. It
il certain that the rebels have possession of
Martinsburg.
Gen. McIntosh's brigade of that division
lost nearly 900 men, but only one officer
Yves seriously injured, acting Adjutant
Lloyd, Of the ID Wisconsin cavalry, and
three other officers, were slightly wound
ed, but have not yet left their commands.
The 8th corps, Gen. Crook. were only
partly organized and lost but few men,
The left, commanded by Gen. Greg, were
not engaged, as their line rested on the
Berryville Pike.
Our entire line extended from Berryville]
Pike on the left to Smithfield Pike on the
right, and occupied the commanding line
of country running between these two
roads, situated two miles from Charles
town.
Our cavalry, after the enemy had shifted
his front from our left to our right, retired
down the Berryville pike and passing
through Charlestown, bivouaced in fields
to the right eff the town.
All last night troops were passing
through Charleatown, IN the direction Of
Hallt0wn. The cavalry were feft in front
Of Charlestown and their pickets relieved
the infantry before daylight.
At sunrise forward was sounded. and
the entire cavalry corps moved forward,
and took up the position abandoned by the
9Th and 9th corps.
Our cavalry had orders to push through
to Martinsburg, and the infantry are busy
pitching impromotu camps along their line
Of battle, waiting the result.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 23.-Intelligence from
the upper Potomac speak Of nothing more
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Rebel Commanders.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Advices from
Roanoke Island August 16, via Fortress
Monroe, state that Capt. Ellis, formerly Of
the U. 8. Navy, IL now in command of the
rebel ram ALTERNATE. Capt. Maff1t, the
former commander, is now in command OF
the rebel steamer CoQuette, and has just
run the blockade at Wilmington, loaded
with cotton.
1900 pounds Of sugar were received re-
Gently at South Mills, N. c., by rebel
agents. and conveyed to Weldon, n. C.,
via EdentOn.
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FrAA the Frenaie..

81. LOUIS, Aug. 20.-St. Joseph paperu
say that Marysville, Kansas. nine miie.
west Of st. Joseph, was completely sacksd
by Indians on Sunday last. No particu-
lars. This statement il quite doubtful.
The route from Fort Kearney to Omahe
forwarded as formerly.
Gen. Fisk levied an assessment Of Asno ]
coo on the sscessionists Of Shelby COUNT
and 200 on the secessionists Of Monr1j
road, ~
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Boston, Aug. Ex-senator Wilson pr,b.
fishes note denying al the reports 70 It's
effect that he II mixed up with any prono-
sitfon for an armistice with the rebels, He
says; no public man connected with M
Administration II In favor OF an armistice.
and all the members Of his Cabiuet nv
undivided faith in the success OF our ~.
les and the complete triumph Of our cauae
and with this belief they viii pursue ~
most vigorous measures to raise monov
and men TO carry. on the war.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-The London cor.
respondent Of the Herald states that the
Emperor of the French has just informed
Slidell that he never will recognize the re-
bel States, even should they achieve their
Independence de f0ct0, unless they deter
mine to abolish slavery, and engage that
all children born Of slave parents shall be
free, and that all slavery will be totally
abolished and cease within ten years from
the date Of recognition.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

New YORK, Aug. 23.-0old opened ct
u 81 and gradually rose to q ssh on ru-
mors from Grant and Sherman. Closing
price SO. At l:30p. N. = S3 with down.
ward tendency.
Marshal Murray. late yesterday, seized
tnifty-two cases containing from fifty to
Company. These revolvers were part Of .
lot purchased in New York for the Sons Of
Liberty In Indiana, and were shipped At
~ Walker street, where the seizure took
place, awaiting shipment.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

New YORK, Aug. 2.-The steamer San
ders, No. IA, has arrived here.
Mobile papers Of the 7th, notice the arri-
val Of the gunboat Morgan, with the loss
gunbOat Gaines. as
The Mayor of Mobile has ordered all nom
combatants cut of the city, and urges the
citizens to defend the city to the last.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

which stamped Envelopes are furnished to
the Post Offfce under the recent contract,
being largely in excess Of those heretofore
made, the Department has issued circu-
lar to the various offices announcing cor
responding advance rate at which they are
TO be furnished to the public. The increase
in the price Of the letter is about II per
cent,