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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
TIE .IrwrsH PASSOVER = OBSERVANCE

THE JEWISH PASSOVER = OBSERVANCE
AND ORIGIN OF THE FEsTIvAL.-The Jewish
Pasach, feast of Mazzoth, celebrated by
Israelites the world over, commenced on
Wednesday and lasts seven days, begin
ming, according to the Jewish calendar, on
the evening of the 14th day of the first
month, called Nissan, and ending with the
2lst. 1t Is Il feast connected with the
spring season, during which tits celebrated,
commemorative of the redemption of the
Israelites from the yoke Of Egyptian bond
age effected by the help of God In that time
of the year. Its name Pasach, signifying
passover, delivery, is derived from the sac
rlficial repast, which the Israelites had pre-
pared Oh the eve of their redemption as a
token of confidence in the promised deliv-
erance, and wherewith, in later times, as
long as the Temple of Jerusalem existed,
the festival was inaugurated as memorial
thereof. This sacrifice was called Pasach.
1t Is called the Feast of Mazzoth, on ae-
count of the precept, by virtue Of whichno
leavened bread should be eaten throughout
the festival, in commemoration of the sud-
denness of their deliverance, in consequence
of which they had not even time to leaven
the dough, which, in their haste, they had
taken with them at their departure.
The very central point on which this fes-
tival rests, is the first night of it, in which,
after long and heavy oppression, the hour
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of deliverance had arrived for the Israelites.
Wherefore Holy Writ says: "It was night
of the watch unto the Eternal for bringing
them out from Mizrain, this night; there
fore be dedicated unto the Eternal, a memo
rial unto all children of Israel for their gen.
erations."
For this reason, even in the earliest times,
Inspired songs of thanks and prayers ac-
companied the ceremony Of offering and
eating the Pasch-sacrifice, and the pious
customs In Israel were in later times estab-
lished that every Isralitish home should be
house of devotion on that night wherein
the memory of the "Guardian of Israel,
who sleepeth not nor slumbereth," should
be revived, and that confidence in the di-
vine governance of the world should be
strengthened afresh.
The season Of spring in Palestine, is at
the same time the season of the beginning
of harvest, which, during the existence of
the Jewish nationality in Palestine, was to
be celebrated according to Mosaic pre-
espt with religious observance, by which
new fruit was offered up on the morning
of the first day of Pasch in the Temple, and
before this was done no new fruit could be
used. The spread of the family of Israel
over the world renders the strict observ-
ance of this festival incompatible with the
manners and customs Of the people among
whom the Jews live, but by the religious
among them it is still observed with relig-
ious services and ceremonies.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION, free from Tan
Pimples and Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the balm of Thousand
Flowers" For shaving it is unsurpassed.
1t is composed of palm oil, honey and other
valuable articles, highly perfumed by its
own ingredients, and when used for wash
ing, night and morning, renders the skin
soft and white, and free from blemish
Price 80 cents. For sale by N. B. MARBLE
and all druggists.
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The CAPTURE OF THREE COMPANIES OF
THE 9rH CAvALRY.-It was stated in our
news columns that companies E, G, and l,
of the 9th Cavalry, Lieut.. Colonel Thomas
Cooks Regiment were captured by the
rebels in Alabama recently. The officers
commanding these companies are as fol-
lows: Company e, Captain Breyfogle, Of
Columbus; Company g, Captain Hetsler, of
Celina, Mercer county; Company I, Captain
Turner, of Huron, Erie county.
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Cavalry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of Twenty of NIosby's Men The
Army of the Potomac Not ON the
Advance-The Governors Modify
their Request-FranIx Blair Or
dered to the Field.
New YORK, April 23.-The Herald's New
bern letter, dated the 10Th, states that a de-
tachment of the 18th New York cavalry.
yesterday, drove in the enemy's pickets at
Beaver creek, fifteen miles from Kigston,
and destroyed good sized cotton mill with
a large amount of cotton. The object of
the expedition was accomplished without
loss. ... .I'r...H
The Herald's Alexandria dispatch reports
the capture of twenty of Mosby's men and
three deserters from our army, near Lees
burg. Our loss was one man killed and two
wounded.
Worlds speciall
WASHINGTON, April 22.-There Is no foun-
dation whatever for the rumors that Grants
army is on the advance. Direct arrivals
from the army tonight state that all is qui-
ct, and so far as known Lee is making 40
demonstrations.
The Richmond Enquirer states that car
tel is effected for the exchange of all rebel
prisoners in the hands of the Federal Gov
ernment. ..
Gen. Grant has. in letter to the Senate
Military committee, expressed his wish for
the confirmation of Gen. Schofield.
The Governors of Western States have
modified their request to the President for
the call of troops for the defense of the
border States. They now limit their re-
quest to 100000 men for six months. 1t is
still doubtful if the request will be COM
piled with.
The House Military committee will re-
port adversely to allowing Brigadiers' pay
to Colonels commanding brigades; also
against allowing officers to receive pay dur
ing the raising of regiments.
tTribunes special.l
Blair has been ordered by the President
to resume command of his corps, and will
depart tomorrow.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

PERSONAL Misunderstanding Noah
H. Swayne, of the Supreme Court of the
United States, has returned to his home in
this city, and was visible on the streets yes
terday. lltst
Henry d. Cooke, ESQ., formerly of the
State Journal, under the firm of Cooke &
HURT, but more recently of the firm of Jay
Cooke & CO., dealers in Fiye-Twenty bonds,
has with his family started for Europe, to
do the Continent in tour. His brother,
Jay Cooke, has purchased summer retreat
in Put-in-Bay, and will doubtless enjoy the
season and his gains there together.
John w. KEGS, late of the Circleville
Watchma,i, left last week for Nevada, to
seek his fortune in that remote land Of
promise. tlH ttNgf fH
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THE CITY.
THE Local MAnKrr.-The warm showers


THE Local MARKEr.-The warm showers
andythe warmer sunshine which has glad
dened all the children of Mother Earth the
past week, have, by their combined influ-
ence, warmed the withered roots of grass
into life, and colored the fields with well
come and wholesome green. The effect
upon the market here Is noteworthy. The
combination of Eucksters and extortionists
who have kept butter at an exorbitant
price, have experienced decline in the
market, for which they appear to have
been unprepared. The stands were plenti-
fully supplied with nice fresh butter yes
terday morning at thirty and thirty-five
cents per pound, at the South end of the
market; and though the upper enders, with
their usual modesty, continued to ask forty,
fifty and sixty cents, they found themselves
at the close of the market with large sur
plus on hand. At the end OF another week
butter can be had at decent rates, and with
out paying the combination of old women
and hucksters an outrageous tariff.
Things in the vegetable line are also feel
ing the pressure and may be quoted as COM
ing down, while it is quite certain they are
growing up. The venders, though 10th to
contemplate the inexorable advance of the
season, are compelled to throw another leaf
of salad OF withered radish In the bunch
for which they ask a dime. Grass is be-
coming too plenty to be snapped up at such
prices. People are beginning to plant their
own weeds, and esche,o those OF the market
in the hope to realize cheaper provender
from their own gardens. By the time the
venders who have made small fortunes by
retailing greens are compelled to carry
back their unsold stock several days in sue
cession, they, too, will realize something
more than they have yet-that greenbacks,
though Indifferent currency, are worth more
than their weight in green leaves.
In the matter of hen fruit there is also
symptoms of change. The feathered
tribes, awakening from the lethargy by
which-if we are to credit the fables of the
retailers-they have been reduced to idle
ness for months, are now doing double
duty by at once relieving themselves and
the market. In meats there is little change
that Is If you buy meat you receive little
changel A butchers hand weighs about as
much as 1t ever did, and when thrown upon
the scales alongside beef steak, the beef
steak may be rated pretty high, especially
when you are compelled to pay for both and
only get the steak. "
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

The PREVAILING FASHION OF EAiBRoID-
ERT WORK on articles of ladies' dress is
greatly facilitated by having the labor per-
formed by machinery. Manufacturers re-
spectfully announce that their machines
will sew, hem, braid, bind fell, tuck, cord,
gather, etc.; but we know of none that
possesses the faculty Of ensbroidering but the
"Grover q Baker" Some articles of la
dies wearing apparel have been shown to
us embroidered by this machine. The only
difference we could perceive between work
thus performed. and that done by hand labor
is that the former is more regular, and con-
sequently more beautiful. 1t is more rap
idly, and of course less expensively, exc
cuted in this way.-Home Journal.
Agency in this city at No. 14S South
High Street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
Split I'm am AboIition Conycntiou

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Last week the
Republicans here in mass meeting separated
on the question as to whether delegates in
the Union National Convention at Baltimore
be instructed or not. Accordingly two
meetings were held to-night--one at the
city hall, which instructed its delegates to
vote for the denomination of President Lin
coin, and the other at the Union League
rooms, which elected delegates without in
structions. There was exciting scenes at
both places. tSS,is i9ts 81 (, ,.,'ss.i 4
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PitaIl<a, Florida, Evacuated - A
Steamer Destroyed by n Torpedo.

NEW YORK, April 23.--Advices from Hill
ton Head report the evacuation of Pitalka,
Florida, by our forces, who brought away
everything in the shape of military stores.
They We're not molested by the enemy. A
number of families came away with them.
The transport steamer Gen. Hunter was
destroyed by a torpedo in St. Johns river on
the 18th inst, twelve miles above Jackson
Vile. The Quartermaster of the steamer
was killed; all others on board were saved.
She had neither cargo or passengers. t8t,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
Eastern KentucI1y Clear Of Rebels.

LOUISVILLE, April 22.-Eighty mounted
rebels came into Kentucky Tuesday night
at Pound Gap, but were Immediately driven
out by detachment of the 45th Kcntucky
mounted infantry. s,A stl easr1l !
Gen. Hobson reports Eastern Kentucky
now free from rebels. ~.
Col. Weatherford, of the 18th Kentucky
in pursuit of guerrilla band numbering
one hundred and twenty, driving them into
Mason county, Tennessee; killing eight,
capturing ten prisoners and fifty horses.
Major-General Gordon Granger arrived
tonight en- route for New York.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
PhiladeIphia MarLct-AprII "a.

FL0UR-Bouyant and frmer. Sales at o. 90 for
stock light. ~ ----T-s - - -
,WHEAT.-Firm: Sales at 81 1901 IS for red; and
81 5000 90 for white.
C0RN.Firm. Sales of yellow at o. -. and
white at 81 2S. .7-ll'' IA :. -
WHISY-Lower at 81 34dDl s4Xc. -f ~
Observation-Disclosures, Sales Of crude at IS; ro-
fined in bond at 52954c; and refined free at eOS62c
OATS-Steady at $4,000. I74 ~
PR0VISI0NS-Quiet. -.,.sr q .r ..f
SUGAR-Unchanged
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
Navigation Open.

MILWAUKEE, April 23.-Three propellors
arrived to-day, having passed the Straits Of
Mackinaw all right navigation being fairly
opened. .,il ras
SARNIA, April 23.-The Northern Trans
portation company's propeller Maine, passed I
down to-day, being the first this season.
She reports the Straits clear of ice. l4 4ia
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

vALuABLE CITy PRorERrryy ron sAIr-A
pleasant and very desirable family resi-
dence, located In central and growing part
Of the city, Is offered for sale. For particu-
lars, inquire Of T. s. Shepard, at the Coun-
ty Clerks office. ap2O-dbt
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ChicagoI Market-April pa.

FDUUR-Firm. ttH .tf IM
WNHEaAT-Steady WI at q so for No. !. q ss0l ssx
GORN-pnli and declined k9ls. with sales at %
QATS=-Quiet at e79s7kc. r 0s otf
HiGhWiNES-unsettled opening 81 Is. and
5000 bush corn. Shipments 1000 brls four, 60 oo;
bush wheat; $1,000 bush corni 49.0 900 bush ats. m
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
New York Stock market-.April "a.

Stocks market better; Cleveland a Toledo lSs
Chicago and Rock Island Il9: Chicago Burlington
q, Quincy l42; Toledo a Wabash III; do. preferred
Haute 20 Chicago 4 Northwestern 5sa: do preferred
81 Hudson 142 Reading l4l Michigan Central llfi n;
Niohigan Southern %; Michigan Southern guaran. ii
14O; nlinois Central scrip la2 Cleveand Pittsburr
lis4; Milwaukee and Prairie du Cuein 7e; Harlem
2l5 Erie ll6Js do preferred 100; New York Central
lsIh; On certificates 59k U. s. ss year certi-
Missouri 6's 60; Tennessee SIS 6l u s.. $40 regis
tered lo5 Canton so; Illinois Central bonds llfK;
Cumberland 6Sk, -s7',,7l''f-',
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Gen. Grant and Stanton have not
QuarreIled-The Tax Bill-No
Battle to be Fought Immedi.
1Snecial tn Aha Post )

Especial to the POst.) I-I
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The Chronicle
of this morning contains an authoritative
denial of the story that Gen. Grant and the
Secretary of War have quarrelled.
The votes in the House last night on the
and pig iron, to increase the tax on these
articles, will be adhered to. Other items
will also be raised. The House is making
good headway on the tax bill in committee.
Commercial specia.l
WASHINGTON, April 23.-People who are
expecting immediate battles in Virginia
demonstration towards Pennsylvania.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

STARTLING, BUT TRUE-That the great
bankrupt shoe store, at the northwest cor
ner Of High and Gay streets, is crowded
with purchasers from early morn until late
at night, all eager to secure the bargains
there offered. The goods are being dispos-
ed of at wholesale and retail, at from twen-
ty-fiye to fifty per cent. less than'the regu-
lar price. Go early, if you wish to secure
good bargain. kEE
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
baltimore rIarket.-Apr,, "a.

FLQUR-Steady, with sales of Howard St. Ohio
WHEAT--Firm. and advancing.
CORN-The market is more active with sales NJ
u % for white, and 81 80 for yellow. ~ ~ -
,WHlSKY-Dull and heavy, with sales Of Ohio at
PROVISIONS Unchanged. n
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Telegraph Markets.
New York M,

New York Money mariket--April 20.
Money active and steady att. .ayJ. ll.l slaf
Sterling Exchange frrner and dull ut ls49 100 for
Currency &c.,.
Gold is more active and decidedly higher; opening
at TAX, and closing quite firm at 7SE.
Government stocks frmer, 5-3o's coupons lllK9
1l2;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

HALIFAX, April 22-The greater portion
Of the business part Of Demarara was de-
stroyed by fire on the second inst. Loss
from two to threemillions. Long continued
it necessary to blow up the buildings to
save the town.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24
Death Of Iseturned Union Prison-

BALTIMORE, April 23-The following re-
turned prisoners died at Jarye's hospital to-
day: Sergt. John Cline, company X, seth
Ohio; John r. Robinson, private, company
E, 45th Kentucky, and M. l.. Ostrander,
company b, 9Th Michigan cavalry.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

AssEssoRs APPoINTEp.-The County Au-
ditor has appointed BESJAMrN 4. REEs, Of
Hamilton township, in, place Of PETER Srns-
MEL, resigned also, GEoRaE H. EARHARr
nplace Of o. HrrI, resigned, in the Fourth
Ward Of the city.
These are excellent appointments.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

Rn11oIocs Noncs. The Rev. ). +. Given
win preach at the City HallIthIs tsabbsthl
morning at II O'Clock.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

AN ARKANSAS REFUGEE.-A Mrs. Daven-
port and her three little children were be-
fore the Mayor yesterday morning, they
having been placed in the station house by
the police in default of better place to
sleep. The party bore about them the
most pitiful evidences of severe privations
and utter destitution. The woman saidhe
husband was in the Federal army, that she
had travelled all the way from her former
home in Little Rock, Arkansas, to escape
with her children from the starvation
which awaited them there, and she added
a piteous appeal for charity, to which her
appearance gave double force. She was
temporarily provided for, and an effort will
be made by the officers to find her home.
ABUSING PUBLIC CoNr1DENor.A Two
countrymen named Ford and McAllister
were arrested at theinstance Of the Market
Master yesterday for violating the ordinance
governing the city market, These venders
had each specimen Of veal on sale which
looked as if9they were scarcely old enough
to be out. The Market Master inquired the
ages Of the animals and the countrymen
innocently replied that the calves were al
most three weeks old when slaughtered.
Upon this Testimony they were fired three
dollars each, They pleaded Ignorance Of
the market regulations and the fine was
fixed at trifling sum; had they been regular
butchers the Mayor said their fines would
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

gold to-day to Europe was 81, $40, 900 per
Etna, and $500,000 per Virginia.
john Whitney has been honorably jac~
Quilted Of the lorgeries charged against
him. He Is one Of the deputy collectors
under Mr.. Barney.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-04-24

tention soon to take leave of the House.
He said the charges against him were made
while he was in a military command, and
circulated against him because he was OPP
posed to the trade regulations of Secretary
Chase, and differed from the plan of Mr..
Chase to let the Southern States go. His
colleague [McClungl had brought the
charges here with the coarseness and bru-
tality that characterize low and vulgar
minds. The Speaker called Mr.. Blair to or
der, reminding him that personalities must
not be INDUCED in. d7 & lsas1ie odt
Mr.. Blair begged the pardon of the
Speaker. His colleague tMcClurgl had
gone to the trouble of having what he CALI
ed the forged order photographed He
[Blair] intended to follow out the point and
have those orders framed with the portrait
of his colleague McClurg] after the manner
of the Rogues' Gallery. The dogs and
hounds had been set on him by their master.
He Blair had driven these dogs and hounds
back into their kennel, and he intended to
hold their master responsible r.a oT
Mr.. Blair read from letters to show the
destructive effects of Secretary Chase's trade
regulations and stating that large ,quanti-
ties Of goods pass through our lines to the
enemy.
The letters also say that Secretary Chase
Is using his power for relectioneering pur-
poses, and Mr.. Blair added, to oppose Pres
ident Lincoln, who gave Secretary Chase
his place. Rs -fttg s6aa
Mr.. McClurg said If It be the pleasure Of
the House he would postpone his remarks
until the tax bill shall be disposed of. He
believed the members [Blair'sl character, If
he has any, would not suffer by the delay,
and he was sure his own would not.
8 He gave way to Mr.. Morrill,, who moved
that the House resolve itself into committee
on the tax bill, which prevailed. sa ksl
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Superiors to their Interiors.

In order to the maintenance of proper degree
Of discipline among soldiers, the principle that
subordinates should not only obey with unques-
tioning willingness the orders of, but treat with
all due respect their superors must be kept
prominently in view. The incubation of this
principle, so essential i'll the opinion of military
men, to the efficiency of military strength and
the success of its operations, is recognized and
enjoined by Army Regulations one of the first
duties of officer. In no relation does the
adage, " familiarity breeds contempt" SO fifty
apply as in the intercourse between the soldier
aud his officer, but, at the same time, under no
circumstances is the authority which rank con-
fers so frequently abused, and instead of Great
ing respect engenders hatred more pernicious
in its results than the most unrestrained associa
ton could produce. Official authority in our
army has degenerated, in many cases, from the
dgnified demeanor which is the result of con-
scious intellectual and martial superiority to
that of a snobbish and contemplate tyranny,
and in such cases soldiers entertain for their SUI
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