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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
The Catholic Telegraph's Estimate
of Lincoln and his Party.
From The Telegraph Of ] July 49,


Governor Seymour has been officially in
formed by Provost Marshal General Fry
that the State of New York is entitled to q
credit of Abb men over all calls. 1t APP
pears that the State has sent more than
three hundred thousand men to the war.
If all the members of the Republican party
did their duty, like Horatio Seymour, there
would be prospect of the speedy suppress
sion ofthe rebellion. The Governor of New
York Is informed that his State Is credited
with near 5000 men,, At the same time the
ablest member in our Cabinet Is ignon,in-
io,islv dismissed because he declined to in
dorse the recommendation of Edwin ID.
Morgan for q clerkship. Mr.. Lincoln must
have very high opinion of himselfand the
importance of Mr.. Morgan, or very low
one of the people and Mr.. Chase. The Pres
ident can do wrong; he has done foolish
and unjustifable act but we suppose he is
unable to oppose the influence of the Blairs,
and the other enemies of Mr.. Chase. God
save the country!
VIcE-PREsIDENT HAMLIN Is performing
garrison duty at Fort McClary as private.
A despatch to the Associated Press says
so, but we doubt it. II Mr.. Hamlin is per-
forming the duty Of a private we hope his
example will be initiated by the President.
He was serjeant in the Black Hawk war,
and has some experience In doubling, filing,
deploying and hating. If the President
would resign for the purpose of doing duty
| In Fort Corcoran or Fort Laramie, he would
be known in the future history of the
United States as the Epaminondas of the
| New World. u t3sU halebts iigs .i.-r
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
Old Abe,s Lnst I,rocIama.ion.

If one of DIR. HILLS convalescent pa
tients were to talk or write such confused
mass of incoherent words, or string to-
gether such perplexed and inconsequential
ideas as this strange paper contains, he
would Immediately be remanded to his
keepers. 1t is absolutely astounding. 1t
reads like SAM WELLER's valentine, with
out the fun. 1t is complete tangle of par
entheses. When one reads it, there lisa doubt
crosses the mind as to the sanity of either
reader or writer. Not an idea can be
evolved, not glimmer of actual meaning.
1t is neither the approval of a legislative
act, nor veto. 1t defines no danger; 1t
encourages no hope; it foreshadows no
policy; and we throw it down with that sort
of despair which child may be supposed
to have when the dark suspicion first
Idawns on him that decay has stricken the
intellect of his parent. Iaa 3dIasgIa.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

REvERDY JOHNSON, who is member Of
the Judiciary Committee lin the United
States Senate says the impression is incor-
rect that majority of the Committee in
dorse or sustain the Administration in its
course toward Col. ARGUELLEs. He gives
us to understand, that they condemn the
outrage as wholly unwarranted by law or
justice. The action of the Senate in defer
ring the publication of their views till after
the election, evinces far more party spirit
than desire to see the ends of law and JUS
tice met.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
To the Press:

We are about revising and pruning our
exchange list. Many more papers come to
us than we need, and yet we dislike to cut
off any; but the extraordinary price which
everything now brings, makes it necessary
for us to economise wherever we can. Its
with regret that we part company from
some of our Brethren of the Press; but 'the
state of the country" seems to require it.
If we inadvertently strike from our list any
exchanges that are entitled to The STATES
MAN for printing our Prospectus, they will
please notify us of the mistake, and we will
cheerfully correct it.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
The Outrsues I'm West Virginia.

The suppression Of The Wheeling Register
and the imprisonmento its editors, Messrs'
BAKER and LONG, by order of Major GEN
eral HUNTER, is one of the most arbitrary,
senseless and unjust performances that has
vet been effected by any OF our brainless
Generals gifted with little brief authori-
ty. HUNTER is not only an incapable, but
a tyrant. Failing to defeat the enemy be-
cause of his incompeteney, he vents his
spleen, and shows his power, by crushing
out two newspapers, either one Of which
has done more for the support of the Gov
ernment and the Union than General HUN-
TER has in his entire career. HUNTER has
been in command of that Department six
weeks, and the 1awless suppression Of two
newspapers, the introduction of the rebels
, in Maryland, the capture of WAsHNGToN's
statue, and horse-whipping a private SOL
dier, are the sum total of his achievements.
Better restore SIGEL-for if he cannot de-
feat the rebels, he will not, atleast, dishonor
the uniform he wears.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
A PrOphesy-ShalI il be Fulfiiled'
The Capture Of Atlanta Open
ing Charleston and savannaii--
A Battle Imminent, etc.
From The Atlanta Appeal, June %.


ing Charleston and Savannah
A Battle Imminent, etc.
From The Atlanta Appeal June 25.
In 1860 prominent journalist in this
city at that time predicted that the last and
decisive battle of the war would be fought
near the Chattahoochee river. In the spring
of 1868 distinguished General, then on his
way to Vicksburg, made the same predic-
tion. 1t was not believed by the public
Those who, since that period, have been
adding to their gains by speculation and
extortion, could not believe 1t then, and
treated it as the dreamings of too imagi-
native brain. But times have changed
Part of the prediction has been verified.
The enemy are laundering at our gates.
The Hotspurs of the past have become the
Tribulation Trepids of the present. They
fear that their riches will melt in their
grasp. The army and its leader does not
work fast enough to suit them. Alas, for
the edemoralizing influence ofsudden wealth.
The seat of government, Richmond, is
the prize which the Lincoln government is
now striving to obtain. They have sent q
chosen leader, whose chief merit is obsti-
macy, to accomplish its capture. But while
we believe that the possession of Richmond
Is their primary object, we are OF the firm
opinion that the fall of Atlanta is secondary
to it. With Atlanta in their hands, they
feel able to take Charleston, and, marching
into North Carolina, hem Lee in Virginia.
If they fail to capture Atlanta, they will
hold johnson and his army in check, and
prevent the reinforcement of Gen. Lee.
The enemy think by the capture Of At
lanta that Charleston and Savannah will
not only fall into their hands an easy prey,
but that Columbus, Selma, Montgomery
and Mobile will also be in their possession,
giving them control of the country from
New Orleans to Charleston. Impressed
with this conviction, Sherman will doubt
less be as obstinate as Grant. This leads
us to believe that battle will take place.
If we defeat the enemy, and we have the
utmost confidence in the result 1t Is highly
probable that it will be the last contest of
the war. If the enemy succeed, the war is
indefinitely protracted.
1t rests with the people to make it the
most decisive battle of the war. Let them
act cheerfully and hopefully, literally and
nobly. The troops under General Johnston
are worn down physically but not morally,
by fatigues and hardships they have under
gone since the evacuation of Dalton. 1t
behooves the people to come up to their as
sistance. Let every one who has negro
and can spare him, send him to the front to
build Notifications, if General Johnston
needs them. No one should murmur or
complain. All classes should unite in sup
plying the army with vegetables. Strip
your gardens and send their products for
ward. 1t is all important that the health of
the army should be maintained. We trust
that in this trying hour seltishness will be
forgotten and avarice unknown.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

HUNTER, THE NEGRO MANIAc.-General
Hunters retreat to the Kanawha opened
the Shenandoah gate for the rebels, who
found no obstruction but General Sigel
with slender force. That General Hunter
mismanaged hisexpedition. falling to gath
er the fruits of his victory, and displaying
indecision and laggardness when the oppo-
site qualities were demanded, in his advance
upon Lynchburg, the soldiers who were
under his orders testify. General Hunters
"vigor'' has been manifested chiefly in his
proclamations, and in house-burning and
other performances of nature that nc
true soldier could be guilty of.-Cincinnat
Commercial.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
COPY VERBATIM.

IhALAOA, o, lCOf'
DEAR BnL:-Yours of the 1st is received,
wishing me to send you my copy of the
League Initiation Oath, cannot spare it
now, as am doing good business in max
ing men loyal to our Order in this and
Belmont county, will send you copy of
the same, should think you had the same
committed to memory by this time. Twill
be in Barnesville the fore part of next week;
tell John to send me $1,000 directed to
Barnesville, am very nearly strapped. The
1st oath is as follows:
You do solemnly swear in the presence
of Almighty God that you will keep secret
all transactions of this or any other Lodge
of Loyal Leagues at which you may be
present, so help you God" The second
oath being the inside oath is as follows:
(First placing fire brand in the left and a
revolver in the right hand, one upward and
the revolver horizontal, you proceed0 "You
do solemnly swear in the presence of AL
mighty God, that you will be true and
faithful member of the Order of Loyal
Leagues, that you will abide by all the
rules, orders and regulations of this or any
other Lodge OF Loyal Leagues Of which
you may be a member, and that you will
not support any person for office or in busi-
ness, unless he is a regular initiated mem-
Der of the Order of Loyal Leagues or hold
ing the same views on politics that we do,
and that you will support for President the
nominee of the Baltimore Convention, un-
less otherwise ordered by this Order, and
that you will protect and defend any Loyal
Lacquer in any difficulty he may get into
with any Democrat, so help you God." You
are aware we do not dare reduce to writing
the last oath, will learn it to you when |
come home. have had considerable diff
Guilty in getting good many to take the
last oath on account of the part in reference
to the Constitution of the United States
Tell John to be sure and send that money.
Respectfully, Yours,
~gra .t% HOGUE.
The letter was directed to
Mr.. r. w. Roach,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
France, Mexico and the United
M Stntes,
From The Now York Tribuno,i

From The New York Trbuno,l
The Courier do Dinidnche, of Party pub
fishes circular letter, addressed by M.
Drouyn dc pIIuys, the French Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, to the agents of the Empire
abroad, respecting the relations OF France
to the American Government. This letter
is sequel to the correspondence between
Mr.. Seward and Mr.. Dayton with regard to
the Mexican. question. and Is as follows:
"PAms, May Z, 1864
"Nr. DAYTON has called on me TO read to
me a dispatch addressed to him by the Sec
retary of State Of the Union, In order to
define the responsibility of the Government
of Washington, and to show that vote OF
the House of Representatives, or OF the
Senate, or even of the two houses, while
it naturally recommends itself to the atten-
tion of the Government, did not oblige 1t to
modify its policy and take from it its liberty
of action. Mr.. Seward sees no reason to
follow, in the Mexican question, line of
conduct other than that which he had
adopted heretofore; and, if his disposition
should happen to be modified, we should be
directly and in good time informed OF this
resolution and its motives.
81 have replied to Mr.. Dayton that In the
opinion of the government OF the Emperor
nOUllDS cOulU JUSTLY JilS ClldnBC, JuhI Jul
confidence in the enlightenment of the
American Cabinet was too great to permit
us to suppose it to have any idea Of COM
promltting, by thoughtess action, the true
interests of the United States. While ex-
pressing to Mr.. Dayton the entire satisfac-
tion which the assurance he was charged
with giving tous caused to the government
of the Emperor, added that / thought, In
effect, that, even from the point of view of
the United States, the choice could not be
doubtful between the establishment in Mex
leo of a stable and regular government, and
the perpetuation of an anarchy Of which
they had been the first to suffer and to point
out the great Inconvenience.
"The reorganization of a vast country
which, after the restoration of order and
security, is expected to play an important
economical part in the world, would be for
the United States especially real source of
advantage, since it would open new mar
ket to them, from which they, becauseo Of
their proximity, would profit more than
others.
p "The prosperity of Mexico would there
fore agree with their rightly understood
interests and certainly do not believethat
the government of Washington could mis-
understand this truth.
DRoUYN DE L'HUYs."
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
[From the Washington Constitutional Union.l
Proclamation Of the Presidents
Grounds by n Negro Picnic.

| The 4th of July, 1864, witnessed what no
other day in the annals of our country ever
saw. On that day the negroes of Washing
ton city assembled in large numbers on the
grounds south of the Presidents House,
and there, beneath the very caves of the
building erected by white men for the resi-
dence OF the Chief Magistrate of white men,
made nations park the chosen scene of
their feasting and revelries, under the sane
ton of the nations President.
The incident bears terrible significance
from the circumstances connected with it,
and the horrible condition into which the
country has been placed. Here in the Cap
ital of the country, on the banks of the Po
tomac--within the grounds surrounding
the mansion of the COuntry's Chief Magis-
trate, assembled vast herd of negroes to
enjoy themselves in the gayeties Of pic
mic. The warm July sun beaming in
cloudless sky shone upon them protected
from the fierceness of its rays by the leafy
branches of the thickly clustering trees
The breezes from the Potomac cooled their
dusky brows. The fountains sparkled in
the glittering sunshine for theil delight.
Their hearts were cheered by the gayeties
of the occasion, and joyously excited by
the thought that in front of them was his
house who, to bestow upon them such
pleasures, had stepped the country to the
very dregs of the bitterest cup of woe ever
held to nations lips.
And but few miles away from them, be-
meath the hot glare of Virginia suns, and
in the sitting atmosphere of Virginia
swamps, rendered still more horrible by the
decaying corses of thousands of their COM
rades, toiled and fought the noblest of the
land. No trees to shelter hem-no cool river
breezes to refresh then,-no fountains splash
ing music on the air for them. Parched
with heat and worn with toil--their hearts
saddened by recollections of their noble
comrades whose dead bodies filed every
mile of that terrible march from the Rapi-
dan to the Appomattox-visions of happy
Fourths of July stealing over their minds
this noble army of white men-the very
flower Of the land-were hurling them
selves fruitlessly upon almost impregnable
Notifications at the commands of head
long and unreflecting leader, for WHAT
That the negro should have the privilege of
enjoying himself socially and pleasurably
on the 4th of July in the public grounds Of
the Nations CAPITAL. go
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

THE President of the United States de-
sires this afflicted people to assemble on the
fourth day of August next, and spray to
Divine Providence that the efftision OF
blood may be stayed, and peace established
throughout our borders.n For uttering the
same prayer, and endeavoring to inculcate
the same sentiments, citizens of this Re-
public have been thrown into prison, OF
exiled from their native land, by the des-
he wants the effusion of blood stayed-ii
he wants PEAcE-let him and his Abolition
counsellors at once inaugurate that policy
which will produce such result, instead o.
continuing their present rninous course o.
destruction. alienation, and fanaticism.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

A New LEADER WANTED This is what
Senator Conness, (abolitionist) Of Califor-
mia, said on the floor of the Senate: " l un-
dertake to say 1t here, Mr.. President that
this war could have been closed long ago II
the courage OF the leaders Of the people was
equal TO the courage of themselves. Why,
passion. To-day It but wants to be ap-
pealed to-; 1t but seeks a leader; it but
Graves a master hand and q master spirittt
guide it.r And upon the confession tina
we are suffering for the want Of master
spirit to guide the Government, Mr.. Con
ness will, probably. sustain the present i'm
beetles at the head Of the Administration
4 for reelection.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

WEread in ancient history, that when the
pig-headed potentates of old were defeated in
battle, they flew into a passion and ordered
the sacrifice of many of their own follow
ers. Maj. Gen. HUNTER appears to have
adopted this plan. After being defeated at
Lynchburg, he flies to Petersburg and sup
presses The Gazette, ''loyal" paper, and
imprisons its editor. While he is accom-
plishing these splendid exploits, the rebels
invade the border he was to protect, and
drive off the cattle ofioyal people by thou
sands. InI .,.- .s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
Wool i'm licking County.

Wool reached the predicted figure Of
81 90 last week, and stands at that price.
One dollar per pound is not as good price
for wool now as 70 cents was last summer
Then gold was 30 and go premium; now Il
is 81 20. Therefore, we cannot see what is
to prevent wool from going up considera-
bly,, as soon as the manufacturers and spec
ulators get in all they think they can, at
present rates. A good deal of wool re-
mains in the hands of the growers in Lick
ing county, yet, and we should not be sur
prised to see them get 81 25 for it. Every
thing else is way up, and going up-what
should keep wool down ?-Licking Record
July 18th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

WE clip the following paragraphs from
The Catholic Telegraph of July 18th. THE
STATESMAN has many readers who will be
interested in their perusal. Rev. Mr.. HEM
sTEGER was for several years the able, faith
full, and beloved Pastor of the Church of
the Holy Cross in this city, and only left
his charge, us we understood, to visit the
FatherIand, for the benefit of his health,
which had become somewhat impaired:
Rev. Messrs. Hahne, Hemsteger and H.
Ferneding, who left Ohio on trip to Faith
erland soon after Easter, arrived IN good
health, in Munster, Westphalia, where they
were cordially welcomed by the good Bish-
op Muller, with whom they had the honor
of dining. and drinking glass of good
Rhenish wine to the health of the Arch
bishop of Cincinnati. On their way to
Germany, they visited the Mother House OF
the Sisters of Notre Dame, in Namur, Bel
gium, Rev. Mr.. Ferneding having two sis
ters in the Community, in the Archdiocese
of Cincinnati, Rev. Mr.. Hemsteger one, and
the Parish School of Rev. Mr.. Hahne, Day
ton, for girls, conducted by ladies of the
same Order.
On Corpus Christi, Rev. Mr.. Hahne had
the extreme satisfaction of assisting as
Deacon, at a grand Military Mass on Cor
pus Christi, and Procession of the Blessed
Sacrament the first seen in Schleswig, his
native place, since the Reformation"
The city contains a population of $4,000
souls, of whom not more than twenty are
Catholics. All witnessed the imposing
ceremonial with interest and conflicting
emotions of awe and wonder at the vitality
and beauty of Catholic faith and worship,
while the salvos of artillery and presenta-
tion of arms by the Austrian troops united
to do honor to the adorable mystery Of the
divine presence.
Rev. Mr.. Hahne had the happiness of re-
ceiving one convert to the Church, and
was instructing two others who were soon
to follow the good example.
The three Rev. fellow-travelers hope to
sail on their return voyage, the 10Th of
August, from Hamburg, and TO bring with
them two or three priests. We wish them
a safe and happy journey homeward.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

{ Asthma Rnd Consump tIon.-The proofs
of cures Of the most distressing cases of Asthma
and Consumption by DR.. Stricklandt' Melliauous
Cough Balsam. speaks louder than words to- the
merits Of this incompatible remedy. A grateful
patient writes: :" am happy TO bear my testimony
10 the wonderful powers Of your Cough Balsam in
curing me Of the most troublesome cough and short
ness Of breath after all other means had failcd.'
Can any result bo more gratifying? What q load Of
suffering was removed by tho use Of this noble
Cough Balsam. Sold by all Drusssts--5o cents Per
bottle. ~ msyls-d&wlw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

CALIFORNIA wants rain and $4,000 women.
Then the crops would thrive and-the cen-
sus would be largely increased.
Mrs. LoNDERBACK, of Hickory township,
Illinois, aged seventy-eight years, has re-
Gently given birth to twin daughters.
A SON of Rev. Mr.. Gamble, of Philadel-
phia, was gambolling with large dog on
the 4th of July, when he had his nose en-
tirely bitten off by the brute. -.H
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

THE PopE AND HIS CARDINALs.-Nine
Cardinals hats are at the disposal of Plus
TX. He has created forty-fiye Cardinals
and has seen sixty-fve die. Among the
Cardinals, four are over eighty years ofage,
twelve are more than seventy, and twenty
nine are over sixty. Cardinal Antonia
Tosti, who is the Oldest, has attained ninety
years of age.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

DEMISE OF A, FAT WoMAN.-The mon
strously large woman who died at Brook
field, the other day, was Barnum's fat wo-
man, Mrs. Jane Pishon, formerly exhibited
as Miss Jane Campbell. Her exhibition
weight was $50 pounds. Ten men were
employed TO get her into her coffin, which
was SO wide that the door of the house had
to be enlarged to enable its removal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
The Meeting of the Chicago Con-
ventiOm Postponed till August go.

Atameeting of the Executive Committee
of the National Democratic Committee,
held in New York, ON the 22d day of June,
1854, 1t was voted that, in Difference to the
desire of very large number of the lead
ing members of the Conservative Union
Democratic party throughout the country,
the meeting OF the Democratic National
Convention be postponed to Monday, Au-
gust 20, 1864, at twelve o'clock noon, at
Chicago. 'u ~
AUGUST BELMONT, Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PIERCE, Secretary.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15
tFrom The Woodsfield Spirit of DemOcracy.l
Startling. Disclosure,

EDITOR SPIRIT 0FDEK0 CRAOY
SIR: Herewith present you true copy
cer6atina, of letter that have picked up
on the floor of my shop on the 9th day OF
July, 1864, which you will please insert in
your paper, in order that the people may
know the abominable practices of the Re-
publicans in our midst, and govern them
selves accordingly.
Any person wishing to see the original
may see the same at any time at my shop,
as / don't feel obliged to return the same to
the traitorous owner.
Yours, Respectfully,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-15

WHEAT IN LICKING CouNTY.-We took
a drive through portion of the county, on
the 4th, and were surprised at the fine ap-
pearance of the wheat. Especially in Cher
ry Valley, the wheat was fine and heavy,
and the harvesters were busy, with ma
chimes securing it. A much better crop is
realized than was anticipated.-Lic Rec
ord