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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-27

1Y.s1EI1I [IIIAI II
&C. tAe p 5esas4 1s4iae Bows,
Col. James Foster, Who arrived home
from Idaho LIST week, brings highly "a
vorable acseuots Ct the apparent mex
haustible wealth Of the mines and the
protection thtt Is hereafter likely 10 be
sxtesdsd t.. beth lie asd property. :
vi Gel Bossss ssys, few days before he
lea, the miners eaneht highwaymas-
with whom the coustsy has % long been
Infected and ,eassed--st Nsvsds, IL the
vicinity OF Virginia City, and buog him.
I've more were caught snd hung ct
Ffssch Raoch. In their confession they
gave The names Of % Of their gang, and
acknowledged that they hsd killed and
robbed ovsr. 100 men. They told where
. pumbes Of their bodies were conceal-
Virginia City IVES sszt surrounded and
closely gaasdsd by the exaspersted men
early one morning. No one Wa per.
mittsd to 60 out, bot Ill could come in
who dssised. Five men we're arrested
and g1asd placed around them. They
wanted to know what they were arrested
for, and were promptly told, and that
they bad already been tried BY Vigil
lance Committee and condemned, and
that il they had any confessions TO make,
il WAS time they we're making ,hsm.-
They were exsmined ons 1t time, out
AZ hearing AZ fha rest and thev all i'm
plioated the same men. gave tho same
names and told the same stories. They
we're then taken out and coolly and de-
liberatsly hung. Five men Of the same
gang wero also arrested and hung at
Bannock, making Is in I'll.
About hundred men had gone over
to Deer Lodge diggingA when Col. f.
left, to execute some more Of the same
gang. The.minsrs have sworn vsngance
against the highwaymen, and say they
intend to make clean sweep of them.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-27

DsArH or FArHsR MAxzucaEILi.-
The news of the death OF Rev. Father
Aanochell' At Benton, Wis, It 4 o'clock
yesterday morlisg, will be received with
deep regret. He was 1 pioneer and one
Of the most snterplisinQ Of hin clasa.-
We hope to b able to give sketch Of
biz life in to morrow's issue.-DsbxQus
Herald.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-27

The reading public Of Britain, inter
cat d in American affairs, are iodebted
more deeply THAN they can imagine to
the Intelligence Of their press, and its
American correspondents, Here is q
sample of the information impaired by
those oracles, concerning events on this
side of the Atlantic. We quote from a
letter in the London Morning Poet:
1.-THE New York Legislature assem-
bled to-day. The Governors message
recommends the adoption Of . system
for the protection Of the State Banks, in
consequences u the isssnsios IF Gen,
Gr0As to create National Basks.'
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-27

; Il IL oss of:the moot Singular coioci'
dences Of the var that CT Streight fos
whom John Aoress wss held - host
age, should have ESCAPED rom prison q
Kiohnond in precisely the came maa-
ssr - Aorgas got awsy from Coiumbus
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
WORD 60 tho Curious.

What are the bells ringing for 2 said
the young colt, standing with his ears
pricked up, staring eyes, and disteuded
nostrils, anc bis name and tail flying about
in great agitation. Mother, what are the
bells ringing for p
How should know p said the mare.
But the colt took gallOp half round the
field, and strained his neck to look over the
fence into the road, where a cart was load.
ing with soil.
Can you tell me what the bells are ring
ing for 2 be said to the fOre.horse, whose
nose was 10 his bag, from which be did
not raise it to give any answer.
Rude y, said the colt, and applied to the
one behind bin.
But the one behind vas very deaf, nd
looked sleepily on the ground.
Away went the colt 10 another part of
the fence. and saw a team coming,
DO yOr know he asked broathlesslv, of
the whole party at once, why the bells are
ringingT
Surprising that he meant the bells on
their collars they merely shook them
little more by way Of answer, and passed
on.
What iusuffsrsbly Gull animals 2 said
the colt and gailoped off harder than ever,
till he came TO the hedge that separated
the meadow he was in from the wears or.
chard 10 which the wears horse was graz.
ing.
Now l shall have it, thought be. This
is none Of your stupid. low. bred creatures,
but high burn aod well hammered, and sure
to know all about H.
Pray, sir, may l trouble you to inform
me- be SAID, with much excitement, why
the bells ring?' .
70 The wears horse with great gravity lift.
ed up bis head and said:
DO you particularly wish to know?
Il do, indeed said the colt.
You won't mention it to nybodyT said
the horse.
Certainly not said the colt, eager
ly.
We'll, then, it's because the men pull
the ropes
But said the colt, rather staggered at
this. may ask, sir, why they pull the
ropes2'
Alb said the horse, now you 20 be-
yond me. I've told you all know, and
what's enough for me might be enough for
you. 1t you'll take my advice, as rule,
never trouble your head about things that
don't concern you. You'll save yourself
an immense zeal Of trouble, and your
friends too
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
A Budget OfTruIlls.

The London Punch, although il views
the matter In jOcOse light, tells some
home truths liz summing up some of the
sweet uses of adversely" This Is the cat.
slogue -
You wear out your old clothes.
You are not troubled with visitors.
You are exoDersted from making calls.
Bores do not bore you.
Sponges do not haunt your table.
Tax.gatherers hurry past your door.
Iunerant bands dU not play opposite
your windows.
You avoid the nuisance of serving on
jurles.
No one things of presenting you With q
testimonial.
NJ tradesmsn initiates by asking, "Is
there any other little article you wish t.
day, sirF
ImpOsters know it's no use to bleed
you.
You practice temperance.
You swallow Infinitely less poison than
others.
Flattersrs do not shoot their rubbish in
to your ears.
You are saved many a debt, many q
deception, many headache.
AGd lastly, if you happen to have a true
friend in the world, you are sure, in q very
short time, to know it,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Why IS IT Why is it that none of these
who support Lincoln have a good word
for him They deuouhce Mcclellan and
conservatives generally. but theS have no
word Of praise for the Widow Maker.
Lincoln has been tried nearly four years;
let his friends praise the beauties of his
administration distinguished abilities
for the position be occupiss-his devotion
to Consultations ADD laws-the grandeur
Of his military senius-his defense of free
speech, free press and free men"-the
honesty aud economy of bis sdmiDistrs>
tion-the wonderful Accomplishments of
bis proclamations-th innumerable bless
ings be has conferred upon the people. and
thereby inform the masses why be should
be retained ia power four years longer
Lincoln was elected on the cry for a
change. We obtained change. Now let
Liucoln's adherents display the manifold
blessings secured by shat chaLge-how
much better of We are than under the old
state of sffairs. and inform US what bless.
ings are yet held in reserve and to be diss
pensed BY the Widow-Maker to the people
of America. 'l
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
Black Republican Prayer.

Abraham LincoIn-Who art 10 the White
House at shingtOn-gloriGed be thy
name-thy Presidency 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 an the Confed.
crate army-and, D Abrem we beseech
thee-to regard not the Constitution, but
prosecute the war against our Southern
brethren, and free dear Sambo- th at be
msy become white and equal with our
selves. And we implore thy royal high
ness to gag the democrats and their press
that they may not speak evil of thee or the
republican. party, Disregard ell State
rigbts-the decision Of the Supreme Court
and suspend the habeds corpus-for it
becomes necessary, that we may carry out
holy cause OF emancipation. Arrest ell
democrats offenders who say ought against
thee or thy administration-throW them
into prison-braud them with the name
of traitor aud tory, that We may be
avenged for thy sake. Aud we sincerely
implore thy Imperial njesty to oppose all
com pro misses for peace-for il will be dan.
gerous to our cause, will arrest the IRE
oressi5le conflict, and restore the old Un-
ion as it was.
o eeutrslze thy power that we may be.
come q strong goVernmeut-tbatt the peu-
ple will kue0l before thy Royal Highness,
and worship thee in spirit and In ruth
that thou art the Patriarch Abraham, sent
on the earth for the salvation Of mankind,
and poor Sambo in psrticular-remoye all
democrats from office, aud remen Der, thy
faithful servant who put their trust 10
thee.
Aud o we humtly pray that thou wills
carry on the war with vigor-lay waste the
Southern States-murder the inhabitants
-con6scate their prOperty-ravish their
women, and burn their cities and towns.
And o Father Abram-when the cries
of the widow and Oryhan sscendeth to
heaven--and the wrath OF the Great JeA
hOvsh descendeth upon Us for our wicked
ness and cruelty, aud our grand armies are
defeat edo thou open thy balmy bosom
and hide Us from that vile rebel, JEFF.
Davis, and bis army-fOr thou art to rule
with power and with glory, forever and
ever. Amen. r...f
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

A lady friend, a few days since engaged
smart, lntelligent-lOOking girl as a DOM
estic., AT dinner time, while the dishes
were being removed, the lady was euIogiz
ing Der good qualities to her husband,
when loud crash summoned both to the
kitchen, where stood the girl, looking in
perfect dismay at the wreck. The lady in
her fright exclaimed
What have you done What are you
doingr Z - "A
why, madam, have broken all these
things, and am cOuut>em- piste>ing the
damage to your crockery.!
The lady swoOned, and the gentleman
lmmediatiy rendered ticket to leave
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
BY sjce g. 4 g. FARLEY.
= eetI,E h947 For the Signal
A CAMPAIGN SONG. &
INV. 2.

IL rs, u ,sstaa!I Dtig = '.om 80
Men gTorify Abe Lincoln. .6-. %,
And say he's justand right, -.
But for one s'ean't zee iIh .t.t
q Exactly in that light.
He is snutty joker
In this he Is supreme
TO-wit: his swappin & horses
While cross ing DER the stream.
Go to the field Of Gettysburg,
And note that solemn sight,
There hosts paid homage to the dead
Who were slain in the fight.
Among that host you find man
Whose form is lean and long, s
Commanding Marshal Lamon ."4s
To sing a Niger song.
Again when rebel hosts .assAiIed e
The forts near Washington,
Old Abe was there as usual,
To manufacture fun. 80 l;s g-.
A bali rebOundiug with full force, .e.
Cut OF a soldiers leg; g.-,t,r..;,,.
J. .tEhss's ! good esEsu.s Abrrba aid, 81
at took him down peg. -. .
Away with jokes and jokers
In trying times like theee,
. Cid Abe, instead of Joking, fr. - :
Should fall down on his knees sa.
81, And pr sy to God in fervent prayer,
STA. To stop this cruel strife, :s.-.
Where sons aud brotherssre arrNyed, -e
% To take each others life, s.r...-
Good citizens all know full we'll ~
.+6s The things that relate 50 ~.
g g Are wrong in AbrAm; in whose hand p!
= Isplacsd the nations fate y SO
Then If yOn would your country save, -
Pray helpus clear tho track p
And work with all your strength and might
To run IN "Little Adc."- -g TGpa.. G.
Loekport Sept. I'D 64 1. b. g75 o.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

May the blessing OF Emancipation ex-
tend through our unhappy land, and the
ilustrous, sweet scented Ssmbo nestle 10
the bosom Of every abolition woman, that
she may be quickened by the pure blood Of
the Dsjsstic Airican-snd the spirit of
smalgsmation shine forth in all its splen-
dor ADD g!ory-that We may become a
Fegenerated nation of half breeds aud
mongrels-and the distinction of color be
forever consigned to oblivion, and that we
may live in bonds Of frsternal love, unron
and equality with the Almighty Negro,
observation-disclosures aud forever. Amen.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
Stick tin your Hat and Keen
10 There

The following confession was made by
Hon. Dawes, Republican member Of Con-
gress from Massachusetts,, on the 25tb of
April, 1862, in which he exposed the cor
ruptuess of Lincoln's administration
THE gentlemen must remembered that
in the fret year of a Republican admins
tration, which came into power upon pro-
fessiOns of reform and retrencb ment, there
is indubitsble evidence abroad in the land
that somebody has plundered the public
treasury we'll nigh in that single year as
much as the entire current yearly expen-
ses Of the government during the adminis>
tratiun which the people buried from pow.
err because Of its corruption"
"If tbess internal fanatics and Adolf
tionists ever get the power into their hands
they will override the constitution, set the
Supreme Court at defiance, change and
make laws to suit themselves, Law VIOLENT
hands on those who differ with them in
opinion. or dare question their fdellty. and
finally Bankrupt she country aud dslues il
with blood Dd,iiel Webster. es
Neither the President nor Congress
can emancipate slaves any more than they
can grant bills of divorce.-Ez- Governor
DuttoR.
The fact can no longer be. disguised
tina: many Of the Republican Senators de-
sire war and disunio3, under pretext of
saving the Uaiou.. They wish to get rid
Of the Southern States, in order to have q
majority in the Senate to confirm the ap
pointments, and many of them think thew
can hold permanent Republican majority
in the Northern States, but not in che
whole Union for partisan reasons they
are anxious to diss, I've the Union, if it car
lie dOnc without holding them responsible
before the peoples A. Douglas in the
q. S. Senate, Dec. "a, 1860.
SENATOR SEwARD's PowER.-The Secre-
tary OF State while endeavoring to vindi-
cate the vitality Of the Federal government
to Lord Lyons, illustrated his position by
saying:
My lord, l can touch bell on my right
hand and order the arrest of a citizen of
Ohio. l can touch the bell again and order
the imprisonment of a citizen 10 New York,
and no power On earth but that of the
President can release them. Can the
Queen Of England, in her dominIons, do as
much 2"
81 declare upon my own responsibility
as Senator that the liberties of this coun
try are in greater danger to day from the
corruptions, and the profigacy practiced
in the various departments of government,
than they are from the enemy in the open
feld.-J p Hale. Republican Senator
from NeU Hampshire, on the Senate floor
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
goB Pnlnrrse

Job Printing o fsVct ydescriptioI VII Ibs nsstIy
xPsditiOusIyO1seutedto order on Iberaltsrns.
AnassOrtnento bIsnks hep tesBstanfIy On Aa
- All orders for Advertising or Jeb Wdrk mn
be oconpanied By cash, unless some person knoun
ubseomes responsible for the sams.-Ea
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Horace Greeley says. I'VE feel certain
that two-tbirds Of tho American people on
either side of the dividing line, anxiOusly
albsorbiogly desire peace, and are ready to
make all Eeedful sacrifices to insure it,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

QUERIEs-Tbe reader may take as much
time as be pleases to max out answers to
them. Of his own satisfaction -
l. If one man can hoe field of one acre
in day, how long will 1t take two men to
do considerable mo than that, il they
work at 1t necessarily
2 Suppose two men start from opposite
corners of field at the same time, and
run towards the centre, which will be like
-ly to meet the other first?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Wealth bears more heavily on talent
than poverty under gold mountains and
thrones, who knows how many a spiritual
giant may be crushed down aud burned
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Women are fond of deGerring; men Of
going ahead. With the former we gain
by exhibiting pstieEce with the latter, as
With public functionsrIes, by Impatience.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

The parted aud loving heart opens to the
distant one, as those flowers which ex-
pand in the rays of the suo will unfold
their bOsOus even on the days when clouds
come between.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

A re Ell chaplain was heard to say, that
if ever Grant and Sherman got to heaven,
il would be by flank moVemept.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

We generally prefer new articles to
old e1es5-7the neW--maidens to the old
maloens. s,E
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Government may tax our matches, but
we challenge the world TO mAtsh our
taxes,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Poor men Plant and gather cora, and
the rich opss drink the Wbiskey.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
DENTISTRY.

DR.. r. B. II o G H r n z
"OULD respectfully inform the inhabitants O
w Joliet and vicinity, that after an absence of
years. has returned to Joliet for the purpose of
making 1t his future home, and adopts this method to
Inform his friends and the public, that lie has take
the rooms formerly occupied by Carpenter Pierce,
OVER BROWNS DRUG STORE,
where he will be pleased see all who may need FIRr
CLASS DENTAL OPERATIONS.
Those vino may employ him may be assured that all
Operations will be performed in neat, trtIsty and
TaiLt fail manner.
Nov. 20, 1861. paA 70
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
Joliet Marble Works

HHARLKS L. MUNGER, Observation-Disclosures
" every variety of
MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES FUR
NITURE, &C., &C.
ear the Rock Island Depot, Joliet. Illinois. Order
ON abroadrespectfulIy solicited
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
j. NOR RISY,

GENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND AMER.
"A lean Express Companies, will forward Freight and
ainabss to all points of the country. Notes. Drafts
md Bills collected, and proceeds returned promptly
Joliet, July l3, 1854 n4-t
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
DIE NTI6T nv

s,.-s-ussN DRs..ALLEN sALTER, permanently
sSSu1 located IA Joliet, is prepared to perform
Il IfYA all Operations in the profession, in the
-AI-1 latest aud most approved atYle. ArEi-
Gciai JSbs from single Tooth full sett On
hGAtmOspheric principle.
Teeth Extracted without pain.
OFFICE Jefferson St., in Hawey's New Building
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
JOLIET BOOKBINDERY.

IINHE undersigned will bind all kinds af Books, In
i any desired style. -, 4 -. ..
Jobs will be neatly executed and warranted.
PriceS moderate. Il. -.sl
WIN. sTAEHLE, Bookbinder.
F.t plum Street, Zone door north ofthe Gas Works.
EsOlI' 1888. Joliet, Illinois
% BBLs MICHIGAN FLOUR buchanan MiIls)
"H''e wheat, at less than the Market price.
t AT As BLUFP ST
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
NIAGARA AGAIN p

NO. the thought that if had not had
such a mother, l might bave-oh NJ.
that was not the dreadful thought. 1t was
this, that but for my mutber might never
have been your wife. my darling husband
There, you see, Ellen, that is why mo-
theirs are sent; they see the future
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
$500 Rew.a,rd.

$500 Reward
LhAYED from the subscribaT,s far,o In M.,oh I. ~
lace laSgs horn and white spotted cow with white
Also s.lar1s - s,s sn1 q y seven years old
ocriber ''"Sro wall be paid for either by the sub
Joliet. july 81 b. U. SHARPE.
n6-tf
T Pric.! ana sAohTs by the 200 or ton. at MA
cAsWBLDs.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

UTuIUbBo OVIus W III OV'
Joliet. Sept. II. 1864"
Mr.. Brooks moved that the Board adj
josrn until Tomorrow morning ct 8 o'clock
The question was taken Oh the motion
and decided in the negative.
On motion of Mr.. McIOtyrs, the Board
adjourned until 2 O'Clock P. N.
TWO O'CLOCK p. n.
The Board met pursuant to sdjournmsnt
Mr. Cation in the chair.
The clerk called the roll.
PressDt-Messrs. Brooks. Buck, Baker,
Case, Glow, Dennis Dohbar, Deig E,z.
Fsbs, Green, Herbert, Lilley, Melntyrs,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11

Neither the President nor Congress
can emancipste slaves any more than they
can grant bills of divorce.-Ez- Governor
Dutton.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WILL COUNTY.
SEPTEMBER SESSION. 1864.

-, MONDAY. Sept 10. 1864.
The Board Of Supervisors of VIII county
convened pursuant to Law at the Cont
House 10 Joliet in said county, on Mon
day the 18th day Of Sept. 1864, ct two o.
clock P. NJ.
The clerk called the Board to order and
called the roll, when the following named
Supervisors were found to be present:
Messrs. Buck, Baker, Case, Deunis. Dig,
Etz, Fabs, Green. Herbert. Lilley, McIn.
tyre, Randall. Rowley. S?aDRler. Shuts,
Tatge, Virgil aud White.
Absent-Messrs. Brooks, Glow, Cation,
Dunbar, Stewart and Sesrles.
On mhtion of Mr.. Etz, Mr.. Mcintyre was
elected temporary chairman. N
Mr.. Baker moved that committee OF
two be appointed BY the chair to wait upon
Mr.. Cation, the chairman Of the Board. TO
ascertain when be could be present The
motor prevailed. -.
The chair appointed Measrs Baker aud
RoWley az such committee.
On motion Of Mr. Randall, the vote au-
thUrizing the appointment If q committee
to wait upon Mr.. Cation was rsconsidsred.
MIR. Shuts moved that the board ad-
Journ until to morrow morning at 9 o'clock
The question wac taken on the motion,
and the vote being tie. the chair voted in
the affirmative, and declared the board ad-
jourDed accordingly.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1864-01-28

United States and the State of Pennsyl-
vania, is ironed like a malefacter, aud
at dead of night hurried from his fami
ly, carried whittier they do not know !
Is there no strong arm to protect us !?
Is this man to go unwhipped Of
Justice We demand in the name of
all that is dear to us, the preservation
of our rights; our liberties; of our
country; we demand in the name Of all
good citizens we demand by virtue of
their solemn oaths of Office, that the
civil authorities take this matter further
in hand, bring this man to trial and
mete out to him, the full demands OF
Justice; that men may know that there
is power enough to save them from such
outrages. In conclusion we say sincere
ly. that we acquit the military authori
ties, of all blame whatever in this affair
they have promptly disavowod it and
made such reparatiou to Mr.. Horton as
lay in their power. As good citizens
themselves, they must desire that An
thony be punished as he richly deserves
1t is scarcely necessary for us to say
that we presume Anthony will ceasO
playing Marshal, at least, in this count,
where he will find indeed, that 9TH
way of the transgrcssor is hard"
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1864-01-28
THE DRAFT.

If the quota assigned to the 10Th
District be not filed by the 18th of
February next, the President will order
draft to make up such deficiencies as
occur.
To all citizens we say, obey the law.
IF drafted, report on the day specified
in your notice. Claim exemption, if you
have any grounds, if not put in substi-
tute. This advice we cannot impress too
strongly upon you, 1t is, in the first
place wrong to attempt any resistance
whatever further, it is madness and
folly. Shun those who would advise
you to such a course as you would shun
a rattle snake. In the end, should you
follow such advice you will be punished,
not they. You will be the cats paw,
used to rake their chesnuts out of the
fire. Can you expect that you will es
cape burning !?