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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-08-12

As alse all Complaints OF vEomsns such
Hysterfa, LeueOrrhGe9 or whites, Weaken-
ing Discharges, ChlOrOsts, irregularities,
Suppression Of the MeHses, Inflamnna11on
ofthe Womb or Bladder, Dlkfie alt Menstrua-
ton and all other Diseases or Complaints produced oy
excessive discharges or suppression eftne Aensss.
Ladies' who desire to avoid the su1erings and moon
veneuces of these Irregularities, or organic oos9o-
tons should not omit 10 regulate their systoms ~
means of one or two Of RADWAYS PILLS, once OF twice
a week and thus be free from ths many and gfess n
conveniences to which ladies are generaIy s1c9eel
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-08-12
THEIR GREAT COMBINATIONS.

They are Aperient Tonic, Laxative. AlsFaiivs Stmu-
Iant, Counter Irrftaat, Sudorifc.
AS EvACUANTS,
They are more certain and thorough than the Drastic
pisof Aloes or Croton and Harlem on, E1atsFium;
and more soothing and healing than Senna, Rhabarb
~ Tnrnarinda CaEtnr OIL.
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ture, he has had the energy, the determi-
nation, and the patriotism, to say that
this cursed institution shall die. That
other Delawarians have said it before him
is also true, but not with the same emphasis
nor with the same official effect. Many
doubted and hesitated when he decided
upon this policy, especially in thatsection
of the State where he resides and where
slavery is the strongest. While they
faltered, he was firm while some ques-
toned its expediency, his foresight dis
cerned popular approval The voice of
the people had passed judgment; he saw
that the hour had come and he struck the
blow. Many who are now cursing him
for an Abolitionist, will live long enough
to survive the prejudices of the hour, to
behold the surprising prosperity which
followed fast upon the exit ofslavory from
our narrow borders, and to wonder at his
foresight and their stupidity. His policy
will be crowned with success, Delaware
shall yet be free State, and William
Cannon, her loyal Governor, remembered
as her liberator
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that ere long, the honest yoemen of the
South will cry out, in exultant exclama-
tions of joy, Zone God, one country, and
liberty to all"
1t would be useless in us, to repeat all
that has been done during the past year,
suffice it to say, that what has been done
was well done; and the thanks Of a proud
nation should be given to the Most High,
imploring continuance of His blessings,
and that he will vouchsafe to our distress
ed land, the great boon of a permanent
and prosperous peace.
We return our thanks to our many pa
irons for what has been done in behalf of
our new enterprise, "THE UNION" hop
ing for continuance Of their endeavors.
One favor remains for us to ask of you,
which is, show "THE UNION" to your
neighbors, and prevail on them to send us
their names, and the equivalent as pei
terms. May peace, plenty, and prosperity
attend you all, and may the God of nation
shower his blessings of love and harmon,
! on our patriotic Union.
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into competition with the labor of free white
men? Wo call Upon you to think for
yourselves. The time has gone by when
few shareholders should do your think
ing for you,and regulate the price of your
labor. We much dcubt, if, at this day,
there are more than two hundred slave
holders in Sussex county; and yet they
assume to set themselves up as the control
ing class of aristocrats, who have divine
right to regulate our state affairs, and
bring the labor Of their slaves in competi-
ton with yours.
You will be called upon at the next
general election, to decide by your votes,
whether you will send men to your Legis-
lative Halls, at Dover, to continue the old
rule Of slavery, poor land and low wages
or men who have your interest and wei;
fare at heart, and are in favor Of enamel
patton, rich lands and high wages. Begin
to ponder over this matter in good time.
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of the Union.
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, d. c., |
Dec. Dist, 1868. !

Mr.. EDITOR:
The Senate was engaged ON Friday
last in the discussion Of a resolution to add
another rule, to those already in being, for
the government of that body, viz One re-
quiring Senators, before entering upon their
duties; as such, to take the oath of allegiance
in open Senate.
1t appears that all the Senators, except
Bayard of Delaware have already taken this
oath, and it was reported of him, that he had
declared if required to take the oath he would
resign instead. In the discussion of the reso-
luton however he took very different ground,
and declared that he would not take the oath
without the Senate required him to do So
which of course they will do.
The Presidency,
The friends of those who will be most like
ly to be prominently before the Union Ma
tional Convention for nomination for presi-
dency are beginning to be quite active, and
are working among the people to promote the
prospects OF their respective friends for the
nomination. AT present there are not many
spoken of in that connection, and it is to be
hoped that while the rebellion lasts-lor the
honor of the country, the Union party VIII be
sufficiently discreet in that regard, as not to
| get bitter feelings engendered among them,
selves.
The names that appear at present the mos
prominent in that connection are Abraham
Lincoln and Salmon P. Chase, while ther,
are those who would prefer to either of thes,
worthy men-the great captain of the age
Ulysses S. Grant, and yet still others talk o
old Ben. Butler, N. B. Banks, Andrew John
son of Tennessee, &c.
There is very little doubt that any one o
the list above named if nominated would car
Il
fully through the campaign and be trium
phantly elected, as there is at present nopros
pect of any one who is not a thorough goin
Unionist standing ghost of chance of bein
elected by the people of this country to tina
responsible position. There may be develop
ments in the next few months that will brea
all the states at present made, but now tn
prospect is that the contest will be betwee
Lincoln and Chase
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Correspondence of The Union1
LETTER FROM CONCORD.
CONCORD, Dec. 18th, 1868.

CONCORD, Dec 18th, 1868.
DEAR UNION:
l observed an article in your last issue,
headed Large Hogs" in which you give the
weight of ten hogs slaughtered in Bridgeville,
neither Of which weighed 500 pounds-and
you call them genuine porkers" Now to
say nothing of the many smaller animals,
such as you thus STYLE let me tell you of a
hog what is hog" My friend Mr.. James
w. Morgan, of his town, killed one, week
before last, weighing 694 pounds, and | think
it was only about two years old, now let Mr..
Bridgeville try again.
AS l have still room on my sheet, | will
just add that your paper is very welcome
messenger at this place, among the Union
loving portion of our community Secession
sympathizers hav e very little to say since the
election; have heard some of them say that
'tney wished everybody to enlist in the army
that would as they now believe that the only
way to pat down the rebellion is to fight it
out-quite a change has come over the spirit
of their dreams of late. We had clear house
of them on thanksgiving day, and the minis
ter could pray for the Government to his
hearts content, without the fear of offending
the democrats, there being but one present
though some came as near as the door, and
others were in their shops within hearing of
the ministers voice.
We sometimes see them in groups in the
streets, but when you pass within hearing
distance they don't have much to say-per-
haps they may be considering upon the future
of the Hon. Charles, or what has become of
them one hundred and ninety.
A SUBSCRIBER,
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Correspondence Of the Union.
'DARKIEs OF THE I'd DELAWARE"

Our regiment is the very paradise of dar-
kies Without doubt we have a larger num-
Der than any other regiment in the service.
Nearly every officer entitled to a servant has
one. They are from all parts, North as well
as South. Exhibitors of real negro trait are
very common and often amusing.
We had sharp, gmblet eyed son of Ham
called Frank, who was full Of CAB and mis-
chievous deeds, but it was currently reported
that he was a most aren't coward. And that
another, a big mouthed, stolid looking Ethio-
plan, named Clint, was by far the Drawer
man. Indeed Clint was always on the picket
or skirmish line, and he feared no more shot
and shell than he did hard work, or a canteen
of whiskey. He would go to sleep beside
either, especially when the latter was inside
of him. This alledged superiority very much
annoyed Frank. Last fall when we advanced
to Falmouth our regiment was thrown for
ward to support Pettit's Battery. As soon as
it opened fire the Rebs rained perfect shower
of shells upon us. Poor Frank, who, to show
his courage, had kept close up to the regi-
ment, now found himself in imminent dan
ger. He was CHASTITY pale and trembling in
every limb. Every time shell was heard
whizzing over us he duked his head and cried,
go, Goody Lord, o o mus git out Of dis p
At last espying sheltering rock, he esconsed
his body under it, congratulating himself that
he was the only "cellored pusson' ON the
ground. When the firing was over and all
was still, Frank was seen, rat like crawling
on hands and feet from his hiding place
Cautiously examining the ground and find ne
it safe, he raises his woody pate and Loudly
exclaims, "Whar is dat niger now, reck /
l done and beat HIM dis time?" But the
words were hardly out of his mouth when bis
eye fell on Clint, calmly sitting on a stump,
beside the regimental colors. During the
whole cannonade never once had he moved oil
even duked his head The boys all laughed
and Frank slunked away evidently beaten
But he was determined "nebber to glib it uI
So"
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TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS.

As the year of '63 is now among the
past and the new year ushered upon us,
we deem it our duty to return thanks to
our correspondents, who have faithfully
and with so much zeal contributed to their
talents towards the establishment of
"THE UNION" We would wish to say ;.
word in regard TO our poetic fIlends-
"Cousin Willie" Emma" and oDela-
ware whose productions have added SO
much attraction to ''Our Poets Corner"
" Cousin Willie" has but lately attached
himself to our corps of correspondents, but
from what he has already produced, we
doubt not, that he will become quite an
expert in the poetis world. With I" Emma"
we are of an older acquaintanc e, and find
her productions are about to class her with
the first poets of the day. Whilst " Della
ware" has proved himself the hero of our
band, and his name will, we predict, in years
to come, be found among the annals of Anne,
can Literature, to be quoted from by the
authors of future generations. The poem
on the death of Lieut.. Albert S. Phillips
to be found on our first PAGE, to-day, il
indeed a splendid production, and wei
worthy of the careful attention of on,
readers; it shows with what easy swa,
he controls the imagining mind endowed
on him BY nature, and proves that "Dela
ware" loyal Delaware, is not behind the
age in regard to poetic talent.
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There are at this time almost super-human
efforts being made by very large and infiu-
entail portion of the Union party of the coun-
try to convince u generous people that
Chase is the man--aud they may succeed as
they are at work secretly as well as otherwise,
having their organizations all complete-their
strong b0nds, &C., so that the thing may be
fixed when the time Of the convention arrives.
It il my opinion however that when the peo-
pie speak it will be for q Old Abe" notwith-
standing all their arrangements. There is no
MN in this country who has the confidence
ot the great mass of the people like he. If
he makes mistake, the people say il is of
the head and not of the heart 1t is an adj
mitted fact that many things of his admins
tration that were thought to be mistakes at
the time. are noN considered otherwise-some
Of the most radical men Ct the Union party
acknowledge, that when they we're, W lmlaelono
at the hardness of the President in IL. FoiN 's
their policy, at the time they were urging
upon him the necessity of action, now see that
he was right and they too fast, They say
that he has kept pace with the real voice Of
all sentiments of the people, and had he moved
faster, as they desired him to do, that be
would have injured, instead of benefited their
G u e. Another reason why he should be
tried again is that the present term has been
one of unparalleled embarrassment and per-
plexity, and he ought to have one of quiet 50
that he could enjoy it, which is now probable,
as the monster is writhing in its death strug-
gle and will soon die. Further, the people
are satisfied with him as their President, and
while they have enough at present to engage
their attention of vaster magnitude. think
it will be wisdom in them to come to the con-
clusion that the good people of Connecticut
did, who at their first settlement proclaimed,
that the Colony should be governed by the
laws Of God, until they had time to make bet
ter" TIMOTHY.
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Dee. 2Sth, 1864.
CoNFIscATED.

CoNFIscATED.
The property of forty persons in this Dis
trict has been confscated. Among the latter
cases are Gov. Letcher, of Virginia, and Judge
Campbell late of the Supreme Court
CoNTRABAND MAIL CAPTURED.
A large contraband mail has been cap
turel in Baltimore, just as it was about to be
despatched to Richmond A number of ar
rests were made, and it is said that the COR
respondence duplicates prominent people in
Baltimore and Washington.
CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA OYSTER BOATS.
1t is reported that last week nine oyster
boats, mostly belonging to Philadelphia,
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A HAPPY YEAR TO ALL

Let us return our thanks to the Ruler
Of the universe for the manifold blessings
which He has bestowed on us throughout
the past year-which, though accompanied
with its many trials has left us triumphant
over the numerous difficulties which beset
our pathway The blessings of heaven
have been showered on us in various man
ners our crops have been abundant; our
manufactures have been successful; the
health of our land has been without COM
plant; and the arm of our nation has been
strengthened by the tide of victory-all of
which demand that our humble PRAYER
should ascend to the throne of the Most
High, in gratitude for these tokens of om-
nipotent favor.
AT the beginning of the past year the
eopperhead fanatics raised their voices a.
gainst the Presidents emancipation proc
lamation. Let us pause for a moment and
reflect on the result of that most wise and
beneficial decree. What is the result to-
day? Those who were the loudest in their
bitter ISLANDERS against the nation, when it
was sent forth by the chief magistrate of
the land, have since seen their error, and
are now following the dictates of humanity
and are classed among the friends of the
government; for they now see that eman.
.cipation is the only remedy by which we
can throw off the coil Of despotism which
these southern slave-mongers would pre-
cipitate on our heads were they to succeed
in their traitorous designs.
Our armies have met with great success
both east and west. Lee, in his lame al
tempt to possess the fertile hills of tn
Keystone State, met with that stern resi-
lance which has ever crowned, with laure
of fame, the Grand Army of the Potomac
making Gettysburg and the green fields
the Cumberland Valley, a Renaissance
imperishable glory to hand down to comir
posterity. The last engagement in whic
our nations sons, under Grant, engage
the naughty foe, was productive of il
mense good-securingo our entire possessi,
of Tennessee, and hurting the naughty f
from the cherished hooks of Chattanoog,
mountain home
Up Lookout mountain brave Hooker led
His ever conqueriag band;
And planted there, midst yictOry's tread,
The starry emblem of our land.
The South has failed in gaining rec
milton from foreign powers; yea, even
promised annexation of Louisiana a
Texas, did not prove sufficient to emit
England and France to allie themsell
with the boosted southern chiyalry. Th
ars left with their finances depressed a
worthless, with ruin staring them in
face, and their people hopeless and d
couraged.
The proclamation of amnesty, which
companied the Presidents late MESA
is meeting its anticipated results. Fir
all the camps in which we hold prison
of war, we hear the expectant Response
those confined therein, and the great
sire to take the oath of allegiance !. AM
many instances, Immediately joining
ranks of the union armies. Such is
feeling throughout the rebellious Sta
that even some Of the leaders have retui
to their allegiance-and it is to be no
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and patriotism. To further this arrangement
Gen. D. Tyler Of Connecticut has declined in
favor of Colonel Piatt. The President and
Secretary listen favorably, but are troubled
about The question Of rank:
OFFICIAL
State of Delaware, Executive Departments
Dover, December IL, 1863,-In conformity
with General Orders No. 800, War Depart
ment, enlistments of colored troops within tie
State of Delaware are this day opened.
Major Lorin Barritt is hereby designated
at a recruiting officer to conduct the said en-
listments.
Persons enlisted in pursuance of the said
orders will receive bounty of Two Dollars
and compensation at the rate of Ten Dollars
per month and one ration, three dollars O.
which may be in clothing. BY order of his
Excellenoy, WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor of Delaware.
SAM'L. M. HARRINGTON, Jr., Sec'y Of State
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NEAR CoNyALEscENT CAMP, VA, |
December LIST 1868. (
DEAR FRIENDS:

DEAR FRIEND:
The package of tracts with your kind
note, arrived few days ago; | am really
thankful for this kind remembrance for an
old friend, which at the same time is CRATE
full Offering to the soldiers under my charge.
Last Sabbath part of the package was dis
tributed to my own regiment and the Fourth
Pennsylvania Reserves, which is with us, at
this post. | think the Lord will follow these
precious leaves of truth with his divine bene-
diction. 1t has been year and more since
l entered the army; my work is one full OF
difficulties and discouragements; have how
ever, through the Lord assisting me, tried to
surmount them all.
In glancing hastily over the notes | have
taken from time to time of my years labor
among the soldiers, have these as some Of
my efforts which trust God will bless to the
salvation of souls. During the year | have
averaged one sermon per week; several Sab
baths, last winter and spring, owing to the
inclemency of the weather, | could not hold
service out of doors. Last winter, after the
battle of Fredericksburg, the Chaplain of the
It'll Pennsylvania Volunteers and myself
built log chapel where we had precious
meetings, almost daily throughout the month
Of January. We came from the front to the
defence Of Washington last February, and
have been retained here ever since. have
since March had a Bible Glass, meeting me
| twice per week in my tents we have gone
through the Buck of Acts, reviewed it, and
are progressing with the gospel of Matthew.
In this effort | am much encouraged; the
class is growing in interest and numbers
After Bible Glass hear number of my most
sprightly and ambitious pupils in English
Grammar; have also class in Arithmetic;
one of my most active Christian men is ma
king good progress in Latin Grammar, and
pursuing a course of reading, which will be
preparatory to his entering the ministry il
the Lord spares his life and wills that il
should be so. l have had prayer meetings
every Wednesday evening in my tent, since
March; every Sabbath morning | visit eacf
tent with my tracts and religious newspapers
leaving at least one in each officers, privates
suffers, servants and wagoners tent. In thi
way, find have distributed 9766 tracts
, equal to 100000 pages $500 religious news
, papers, 625 Testaments, 1856 small volume
of religious reading, $40 volumes and maya
zines have been collected as a Regimenta
library.
Two of our officers who have their goot
pous wives with them have started a femal
PRAYER meeting which the Lord will Bless
Being within five minutes walk of the Chape
in Convalescent Camp, have been uniting
7 my efforts in preaching with the delegates O
the Christian Commission. God is blessing
our labors; some are daily inquiring "wha
must l do to be saved?" l have also preach
: ed to the Contrabands on the Arlington es
$ tate | never had a greater opportunity
II do good. | write to you thus particular
because | know you love the cause of Chris
and will pray for your former pastor in TIL
e new field in which the Lord has placed hin
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40 Correspandonta and ethers.

We solicit contributions and correspondence from
all quarters, and when worthy will be appropriately
published. Our friends must write briefly, legibly,
ans on one side Of the paper only. The real name
Of the author must necompany each communication
as guaranty of good faith.
Agents.
The following persons have been authorized to
act as advertising and subscription agents fer THH
UNION" all money collected hs them will be duly
credited on the books.
THOMAS TITUS, :. : W,lsaiaotoa, Del.
SAMUEL MCDOWELL Chris,iano. Del.
COL. JOHN Q. CLARK, JR, Red Lion, Del,
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Contributed to the Union.
A FAITHFUL CHAPLAIN.

The following is an extract of letter, re-
ceived by lady Of this place, from Chap
lain in the 3rd Regiment Pennsylvania Re
serves, and formerly a pastor Of a Presby-
terrain church in this State. 1t will be graft
flying to his many friends in Delaware, to
hear that this young soldier of the cross is
so faithfully engaged about his Masters
business, endeavoring to win souls to Christ,
and that his labors may be abundantly
blessed will be the prayer of every Christian.
NEAR CoNyALEscENT CAMP, VA,
Decemher LIST 1863 (
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-27

The country, and were not brave enough to

The country, and were not brave enough to
shoulder shot gun in it's behalf. At a
town in Georgia it was asked that we might
be handed over to the citizens that they
might administer to us Justice in their own
peculiaL mode, bnt Their request was re-
fused and we reached Richmond in safety.
will not speak of the sufferings endured
on Bell Island the long hot days of hun.
CRY suspense, and the long chilly nights,
with no blankets, no hope and no tobacco.
My heart grows sick when l think of the
emaciated beings josting and staggering
against each other with their glazed sunken
eyes pcering in the agony of -forlorn hope
towards Washington and liberty. My
most intimate friend would not have recog-
nizcd me when I arrived at Annapolis from
City Point, such an AFFECT looking skeleton
was I, with not enough fat on my bones to
grease rifle patch. 1t is not good to be
a prisoner Of war on Bell Island
Our Co. 'C'' is now in the heighth of
business, building log shanties for winter
quarters. Most of the boys have re-enllst.
ted in the veteran service, and you may
look for them up your way this month.
Lit. MOE is in command and every one is
hearty and fat, The appearance Of the
TINES is as usual hailed with joy-now
doubly priced in this miserable country.
II, Yours, high privately.
.H-. nyrv