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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29

line FLoUn.-One nf the bes! FIGURING
Mills in Northern Wisconsin is that own
ed Ivy Mr.. Ira CLARK, in The village Of
Clark's Mills, ManiIowoc county; and
one Of the best Milers in the same section
OF country is Mr.. CnAs. BERcuERDr, who
has charge Of the establishment Having
used great deal Of this -four il. our fam
lily, We are prepared to make the above
abatement good a, any time. Mr.. CLARk's
mills are now in good running order, and
having An abundance OF water for maniac
turing purposes, we presume every far
mer In that portion of the country will
avail himself Of the privilege Of getting
his grain ground there. Fair dealing is
Mr.. CLskS's motto.
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DENEDICTlQN.

May the blessings Of Emancipation ex-
tend throughout cur unhappy land, and
the ;lus,Iious, sweet scented Sambo nestle
in the bosom Of every Abolition woman,
that she may be quickened by the poor
blood of iae Majestic African, and the spir
it Of ANA gamation shine forth in all its
splendor and glcry-,bat we may become
regeDera,ed patton Of half breeds and
mongrels, and The distinction of color be
forever consigned to oblivion-aud that
we may live in bonds of fra.ernal love, uu
ion and equality with the Almighty Mig
ger henceIor,h, nov and forever. amen
LA Crosse Democrat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29

EpIrArH on SIDREE-A friend sends
US the following as an appropriate epitaph
for SIBREKs tombstone;
Beneath this stone poor Henry Sibrce lies,
Little in everything except in size
What though his homely body fills this hole
,tll through hell key hole crept his little soul
Tne Devil finding Sibree there,
Befan 10 fout and rave--and -wore
ha' hell should no'cr endure the stain
arf Heksd hlm htrh 10 ,r.h again
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29
HOW RICHMOND LOOKS.

The streets Of Richmond are almost de-
serted, few others being seen than soldiers
women, negroes and cripp!es. Many, of
lLs stores, however, rsusin oren, and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29

A NEW Fire CoMrANr.-According to
notice given 1y The Chief Engineer in last
weeks Pilot, a Lew Fire Company was
organized on the north side Of the river
last Friday night TO take charge Of Union
Engine, No. !. JONAH RICHARDS was
elected temporary Foreman; GEORGE S.
GLOVER, 1t Assistant do; and JAMES
BARRY, 81 Assistant 90. Tuos Rop1S-
son was elected temporary Secretary.
Messrs. GEo. S GLovKR, JAcoD IIALvER-
son, and Tnos. RoaIssoS were appointed
committee TO report Constitution and
BYLAWS.
A well organized Company is much
needed on this side. aE1 We hope that the
new Company will petsesere until lis
ranks are filed.
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CHARACTER OF HIS MISSION.

OF the real object and end of Col ia
ques' mission. l am requested by himself
no. now to speak. 1t is perfectly proper
to state, however, that it is in no respect
official in its character, and that lie bad
10 warranty whatsoever to enter into any
negotiations between this Government and
the rebel authorities. ANY statement that
would convey different impression is false
Secondly, it may be stated that though
Col. jacques mission contemplates results
of the highest importance. these results
are Interior rather than immediate. FL
naliy, it is warrantable to say tha, though
his mission was one of peace, it was not a
peace mission Col. Jaques belongs to
the church militant, and believes most
heartily in dealing the rebellion villa,
uudibras calls "apostolc blows ard
knocks.' Yet he has faith tha, the time
will como, and is rapidly coming, when
the agency reconciliation, which he be-
Iieves to be Of immense power, can be US
ed.
Animated by thi. sentiment, he sue
teeded in 30 impressing bis views upon
Mr.. Lincoln that the President, without
according him the smallest official recog-
milton or authority, was willing, believing
his honesty Of purpose, that he should
try the experiment Of visit to Richmond.
Accordingly, he gave him personal re-
commendalron to Gen. Grant to pass him
through the lines, or otherwise forward his
views.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29
TIE REBEL PRISONS,

The Colonel was permitted to visit The
Libby and Belle isle Prisons, and reports
tha! be was agreeably disappointed by the
comparatively comfortable condition in
which be found our Union cap,ives there
in confined. The wounded, also, though
only the more desperate cases are retain
ed in the hospitals Of Richmond he found
as we'll cared for as could be expected.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29
INTERVIEWS WITH The REBEL PRESIDENT

The Colonel, during his three days
stay, visited the various confederate au-
;s:otlies, as we'll as the prisons sud hospi>
tails in which our csptives and wounded
are con6ned lie had two prolonged in
tervIews with Presiden Davis in bis Office
IN the Cnslom-house and although the
nature and subject matter 0: the conver-
salion between himself and the rebel Pres
ldent are not proper for present pubIica-
ton, yet 1t is understood that Col. Jacques
met with considerable success in impres
sing his views upon Mr.. Davis. When
taking his leave, Davis took ,hs Colonel's
hand in both his. shook i. warmly and
cordially, and stated that. leaving out Of
view the present struggle, he had the
highest respect for his character and aims.
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Black Republican PRAYER.

Abraham Lincoln, who art in the White
House at Washington, glorified be thy
name, thy President has come, thy will
must be done, as set forth in the Chicago
Platform, give us daily the delight of thy
counsel, aud lead US not into trouble, but
deliver us from jeff Davis and the Confed-
crate army: and 0 Abraham, we beseech
thee, regard not the Constitution, but
prosecute the--war against our southern
brethren, and free dear Sambo, tha. he
may become white and equal with our
selves-and we impore thy royal high
ness to gag the Democrats and their press
that they may not speak evil of thee or Of
the Republican party disregard al! state
rights, the decisions Of the supreme Court,
and suspend the habeos corpus, for it be-
came necessary, that we may carry out
our holy cause of emaucip ipation, arrest all
Democratic offenders who sayeth aught,
with the name of traitor and tory, that we
may be avenged :or thy sake, and we sin
cerely implore thy inperial Majesty to op-
pose ell compromise for peace-for i, will
be dangerous 10 our cause, will arrest the
irrepressible conflict, and restore the old
Union
o centrslize the power. that we may
become a strong Covernment-,hat the
people will kneel before thy Royal High
ness, and worship thee in greenbacks and
in shoddy-,hst thou art the Patriarch
Abraham, sent on the earth for the pres
erva,ion OF poor Sambo-remove all Dem
ocrats from Office and remember thy faith
ful servants, that we may be found of thee
And 0, we humbly prsy tha. thou wilt
carry on the war with vigor-lay waste
the Southern States, murder the inhabi>
tsnts, confscate their property. ravish
their women, and burn their cities and
towns
And O, Father Abraham, when the cries
Of the widow and orphan ascendeth to
IIesven, and the wrath Of Great Jehovah
descendeth upon US for our wickedness
and cruelty, and our Grand Armies are de-
fea,ed, do .hou open thy bamy bosom.
and hide Us from that vile rebel, Jeff. Da-
Wis and his army, for thou ar. 10 rule with
power and with glory. Amen.
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COL JAQCEs GOES TO RICHMOND.

Thus aided, Col. Jsques, accompanied
by MIR. Edward Kirke. made his way from
Gen Grants headquarters by the north
side of the James River and passing the
rebel lines, reached the Confederate Cap
ital. Here they remained for three DAYS
Saturday, Sunday and Monday las;.-
While in Richmond Col Jaoues, at his
own request, was placed under guard !;
but he had the entire freedom of the city,
and put up during bis visit at the SPOTS.
wood House, the "crack " hotel Of Rich
mond.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-29
HOW TIE COLONEL WAS ENTERTAINED.

The Col. whila guest at the Spots
wood House, Jared sumptuously, being
fed on chicken, turkey, mutton and ali
the viauds Of welI-appointed hotel and
entertained with fine brandies and costly
wines. His bill would have amounted 10
more than $500 in Confederate money.
but he found it impossible to induce his
entertainers 10 accept any return for the
hospitality he had received.
HE VISITS VARIOUS pI6NIrAaIRs.
Col. Jaques also had interviews with
Mr.. benjamin, Secretary OF State, Mr..
Ould, Commissioner oftxcbange and 9TH
er confederate digni,aries and authorities.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

Vermont a Slave State.

Under what government or BY what law or
laws did Vermont become a slave State? With
in the last five weeks of my stay in Vermont,
and especially around Burlington, have seen
too much Of barbarous work am astonish-
ed to see men so patriotic as the inhabitants Of
Burlington and Vermont especially, dealing in
human flesh, one white man selling his brother
white man at an enormous price and then push
ing him into the army against his will. Is such
work to be tolerated. Are the citizens Of this
quiet, beautiful and thriving town to be imposed
upon in such a manner | trust the authori-
ties will see into the matter, and not let the his
tory Of this most beautiful Of States be tar
nished by the memory Of such an abominsble
work.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

Alumni Of the University at this time. closed the
off-hand speaking ." From all who dwell below
the skies " was then, as usual sung to Old Hun
dred, and the gathering broke up and dispersed.
THE COLLEGE LEvEE
Appropriately and pleasantly closed the day
and the occasion The public rooms Of the Uni
versity hsd been elegantly decorated with ever
green wreaths and flowers, and. in spite Of the
storm, were filled with an agreeable assembly
Prof. and Mrs. Marsh. to whose interest and
energy the public owe the Inauguration and con-
tinuance Of this delightful feature Of our Com
mencement occasions, received the guests. The
Mendelssohn Club furnished sweet music, and
the hours few in agreeable social converse I'll
near midnight, when the gathering broke up.
1t has been on the whole, remarkably pleas
ant and successful Commencement The high
character of the public exercises. the large at
tendance Of Alumni, the fine music and the
freedom from failure or falling of in any portion
Of the extended programme. have marked it IS
especially satisfactory occasion. and one to be re-
membered by al.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05
A REBEL VIEw OF ruE LATE IL

A REBEL VIEW OF THE LATE INvAsloN.-
The Richmond Examiner Is disconsolate over
the results Of TIE rebel invasion OF MARYLAND
which it styles one Of the most paltry affairs
of the war" We quote:
at must not be forgotten that in all the SC
counts Of the proceedings near Washington there
is nothing from our own side. We have not
heard the whole story, perhaps We do not even
know whether the invasion is vet done. though
the New York papers so represent it. Most Of
what they do recount appears to have the mark
Of truth, and II must be confessed that our in
vasion' just at this moment looks like one Of the
most paltry affairs Of the war Washington was
not taken. Baltimore was not taken. The Yam
keeired population of Martinsburg has embraced
their tovnsman Hunter again. Not a bridge Of
the road between Washington and Baltimore was
burned. The road itself was unbroken What
has been done, them What has yet been OBJ
tanned BY these ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
"ashrngton-the ike Of which Providence has
not vouchsafed since the first year OF the war
One house has been burned Two thousand head
Of cattle brought of Maj. Gen. Tyler and Mai.
ten. franklin were taken prisoners-and both
permitted to escape. Maj Gen. Breckenridge has
improved the occasion to display his fine feelings
NJ old blair's house These are nearly all the
results to be gathered from such accounts as We
have Let US hope and pray and trust that the
story is still leh half told The failure Of the
great chance at Lynchburg was bad enough; but
1t would be hard indeed if this invasion of a
country emptied Of troops should accomplish onlv
the burning Of house TO cool the embers of John
Letcher's dwelling"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

AKsS's KNITTING MAcHNE-We exam
incd the other day this machine with much
interest. Our limited space will not allow
description of its working; we can only
say that BY the peculiar working of circle
of hooked needles, yarn is knit into stock
ings with great accuracy and rapidity. 1t
takes we are told but ten minutes to knit
an ordinary pair Of socks. The toeing is
performed by hand and the heels having
been knit separately. are sewn IN or tie
stitches taken up and knit in by hand. This
most ingenious machine will be exhibited at
the coming County Fair, BY the agent Mr..
Woodruff, to whose advertisement we refer.
and whose assertions as to the efficiency and
value Of the machine may be relied o..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05
Personal.

Hon L. E. Chittenden, late Register Of
the T. S. Treasury, who has been seriously
i'll at Washington, Is convslesccnt.
Paymaster Y. A. Tucker has been assign
ed to duty at Fortress Monroe, and Paymast-
er n. P. Bowman to Newborn.
The y. Y. HerGld's army correspondent
says. 1.-The great Union defensive work, at
Curtis House, Virginia, has been named by
General Butler Fort Parsons in melan-
choly cOmmemoration Of Lieut.. A. X. Par
sons. Aii-de-camp to General Brooks, and
who fell mortally wounded on the 4th Of
June at Coal Hsrbor Lieut. Parsons was Of
the 18th VT"
Gen. W T. II. Brooks has not only re-
signed as Brig Gen. of Volunteers but also
as Major Of the 18th L. 5. Infantry.
Charles X. Field and Major John {. Tyler
had an alteration in Brat leboro on Sutur-
day, arising from some abusive talk about
Gen. W F. Smith by Mr.. Field, which end
ed in blows. The Major opened the fight
ing by blow IN the face, leaving bad
mark on the cheek Of Mr.. Field, who struck
back with a cane, which was shattered there
by. The parties were then separated.
Gen. Stannard is now at his home in st.
Adams on sick-leave. We are sorry to hear
that he is suffering from a recent wound in
the hand, as well as from the effects Of for
mer wounds, and that he is much reduced in
flesh and strength. We trust he Will be
soon restored by rest and Vermont air.
DEMOCRATIC TEsTMoNEr.-Hon. James 7.
Brady, distinguished Democratic lawyer,
and politician, OF New York in a late speech
said
Much has been sad, too, about usurp-
alton Of power but where in history will
you find war against rebellion conducted
with such moderation -
And Clement {. yalandigham. in his
speech at Dayton, Ohio, the other day, said
he would no longer submit to be the only
democratic victim of arbitrary power. In
the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

DEocRAIIc COUNTY CoSvENIoN.-The
Democrats Of the County met in convention
at Richmond on Saturday, and organized BY
the choice Of Henry Gllletl Of Richmond as
President, and Chas. a. Hoyt OF Burlington
Secretary. The ticket Of last year was re-
nominated as follows
Sezators-Ilenry Gillett Of Richmond, J
B Small Of Colchester, T. s. McGinniss Of
Jericho
Assistazt JvGges-Noah Tyler of West
ford, b. J. Heineberg Of Colchester.
SAFES Anorney-John B. Wheeler Of
Burlington.
Sherlf-T B. Hlnkson Of Bolton.
High Baihf-H. q. Humphrey Of Rich
mond.
Judge Of Pro5ate.-Jesse CARPENTER Of
Colchester.
The old County Committee. Morillo
Noyes Of Burlington, Y. PrOuty Of jericho.
and 5. Johns Of Huntington, were reelected.
+. j. Hendee, c. A. Hoyt. and John
Lonergan, were chosen Town Committee for
Burlington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

The CONCERT last evening was most de-
lightiul one. The Hall was filed full and
and many came after the music had be-
gun, detained probably by the shower that
came up about seven O'Clock. There was
consequently too much hustle and noise to
allow the opening overture, that Of Balfe's
bohemian Girl. to be properly apprecia-
ted,-and We may remark that the hall was
at no time as still as 1t should have been
OF the pieces which followed, all executed
with the taste, accuracy and power, which
characterize the performances Of the
Quintette Club, VIC mention as part;c-
ularly fine the andante from Beethoyen'=
symphony in minor,-a magnificent work,
and the Clarinette and Violin solos. The
Flute and Violincello solos, for some reason,
did not find as much favor with the audience
as they deserved.
By request d" Pleyels Hymn" wiki the
original variations was added to the pro-
gramme.
Miss Ryan's singing was as usual most ez-
cellent; in response TO the loud Spplause
that followed the execution Of sweet ballad
BY Blumenthal, she sang Thomas Down
by the river side" to the delight Of the audi
ance.
1t would be a source Of much pleasure TO
our music-loving people to have the Gum
tette Club visit Us oftener than once a year
Their music Is always classical and better
than that we get from any but the 80 great
lights that now and then favor Us
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05
commencement DnN.

The regular meeting Of the Associate Alumni
took place at the Institute Hall in the morning.
The committee upon the subject Of insttutng a
regular social gathering Of the Alumni. reported
that, in consequence Of the condition of the Col
lege and the Country, it had been thought best
to postpone the Inauguration of the measure to
another year. The proper committee reported
nominations Of Orator and Poet for the next GEL
ebration.
At half past nine O'Clock the procession was
formed by the Chief Marshal, John B. Wheeler,
assisted by Sheriff Flanagan. The Whitehall
Band furnished excellent music, and the process
ion was quite full one. 1t had very CON-
Portable march to the Church, the rain fortunate
ly suspendins for an hour.
The regular Commencement Exercises coin
menced at 10 O'Clock. President Torrey presided.
Among those occupying seats on the platform,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05
The meeting then adjourned.

LIVE AT rHE [. ;. MAENE Ho,rITAL.-
There will be Levee at the Hospital Friday
afternoon at P. NJ, and in the evening.
Ladies and gentlemen are all respectfully in
vited to attend. Sergt Leonard will receive
such articles Of refreshments and boquets,
&c, as the ladIee and gentlemen may be
pleased to contribute for the occasion, and
will he found at Ward the new building
on the south side of the grounds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

DEsEsTERs SHOT As sixteen Vermont
recruits were being escorted through New
Haven last week, eight of them broke from
the guard and ran. The guard fired at them
and severely wounded one man, but the rest
succeeded in escaping.
Thursday. one Of squad OF recruits pass
ing through Philadelphia, broke away and
ran. He Was ordered to stop by the guard
and not needing the warning, WAS fred on by
the corporal and killed instantly. The de-
ceased was Philadelphian, and had entered
Vermont regiment as a substitute, under
the name Of Jos. 5. Brown. lie attempted
TO escape several times on the way.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

There have always been local and individu-
al tests OF grace and salvation, superadded to
that OF Bible or Church organization, little
private arrangements for peopling heaven
with our special friends, and leaving out
everybody else. Thus in Northampton,
generation ago, salvation was only earned by
membership in the first church, little stock
IN tie old bank, and liberal slice. saw half
a-dozen acres, OF meadow land" But of all
the restrictions of our day. we have seen
nothing that puts finer point upon it. 50 to
speak, than Rev. George Ellis OF Charles
t'"n did IN speech over tine dead BODY of
the venerable Josiah Quincy -
dying in Quincy, receiving funeral houors
IN Boston, borne TO his grave through Cam
bridge, and resting now on the slope Of Harvard
hiu In Mount Auburn, We may share his own
strong hope Of immortality, and belive that his
life Is rounded by something better than
sleep"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

SUBSTITUTE BRoKEEAGE.-The meeting Of
our citizens TO consider and take measures TO
lessen this evil, on Saturday evening, wal.
well attended. Louis Follett Esqr was
chosen Chairman and A j. Howard Secre-
sary. Carolus Noyes Esqr lst Selectman,
addressed the meeting setting forth the fact,
Of the case, stating that the ring Of brok-
ers were holding substitutes at q high price.
not half OF which went to the substitutes,
and that thev were running men into other
towns and districts and out Of the State
On motion of Charles Miller It was voted
shat committee Of twenty be appointed to
suppress substitute brokerage and cooperate
with the Selectmen in filing the quota Of
the town. Messrs q. II. Bigelow, c. W
Woodhouse, and D. P Bsllou were appoint
ed a committee to nominate and open their
nomination, the following gentlemen were sp-
pointed the Committee OF twenty
VIM. ". Walker. Chairman, Mial DAVIS.
D. A. YanNamee, Samuel Huntington. Wm.
q. Shaw, Il. r. Wing, L. W. Page, Hiram
5. White. E. A. Fuller, Charles Miller,
Louis Follett, Daniel Murray, Chas. ..
French, J. 5. Adams, Lucius Bigelow, Al
bert &. PIERCE, c. F. Ward, F. NJ. Van
Sicklen, Charles J. Alger, and John Loner-
gan.
The meeting then adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

A junior partner in firm on India street,
Boston, concluded to raise substitute, and
applied to stout darby who WIS standing
on the opposite corner, when be received
this reply - Lor bless you, I've got eight
hundred dollars To home for to buy white
man fo- myself
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

The c0nscripti0n law recently Ia--
Congress and under which the Pr
called for half million more men.
business. and If it T. carried into full
will furnish pleasing evidence that 0.
pie are in earnest In this work. It--
be procured By honest volunteeriu.
better. bat to eli the ranks OF our g.
with insane. crippies, fools, jaI.--.-..
b1unty-iumpers-and within tw1 p -.-
these classes have been represerei 10
brigade by recruits from NeU o.
Hampshire and Maine-is an ins--.
ers and fraud on government.
zen Of the proper sge owes his frs,
est earthly duty to his gOvernmeu---
i no questioning this statement,
axiom i draft, which Is neither r-
less than deciding by lot who sha- .
the most impartial and just way o.
mine who, II but part is wan,ei
save his country. It's operation i e4l
fair and no one can reasonably CONF
the steps 10 put it in force are fairly q
II Is hoped out here that under the ca
ficient men will be raised 10 i'll our
regiments and enable Gen Grant
up the job in hand The South ha-
every one Of their available men .-
ranks. | have not met nor seen in T.-
a single sound man under si1-v r-s-s "
except in battle or as prisoner q. VIZ.
Of our cavalry who have been o-. DO
have the same e1perience.-A-as
PhGnir.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-08-05

MUSIC.
Overture-the Singers Journey. Conrad.
!. The Religious Mission Of America.
ALBERT WARREN CLARK.
=. Character the Source Of Power.
NEHEMIAH PIERCE.
MUSIC.
Duetto, from Belisario Doni.etti
s. Popularity. GEORGE BIGELow SHAW.
4 "Of making many Books there is no end -
SAMUEL WILLIAM TohREr.
MUSIC.
Cava'ina, from II Trovatore-for the Saxo-
phone Verdi.
5. Moral Reform a Personal Work.
LAMBERT LTsANDER wooD.
8. Future Eloquence in America.
JoHS HOPKINS WORCESTER
MUSIC.
Grand Sceua and Valse, from Faust Gou-
nod