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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

a FAIR EXcHANGE.-One Of our
men in the trenches before Petersburg
acting-under promise of safety from
the rebels, went to the enemy's line to
exchange some papers, and they took
him paper and all. This breach of
faith was considered a proper subject
for retaliation. A corporal, disguised
as an officer, ventured out in front of
another portion of the line, and hold
ing out package of papers, express
a wish to exchange them for South
ern papers, "Come over here, and we
will exchange with YOU" rebel call
cd out "Meet me half way" our
corporal replied. His frmness on this
point soon brought out gray back
officer and Major at that. "Glad to
see you," said the corporal. "Do you
see that man behind that tree with u
musket. You are my prisoner, and if
you open your head, or don't follow
me, you are dead man" The Ma
jor followed and is now q prisoner
subsequently an offer was made to
send back the man they had taken
prisoner in exchange, but our boys
could not sec it
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31


The LAST Acr IN THE TRAGEDY or
THE Polish REBELLIoS. The Car Of
Russia, having crushed out the Polish
rebellion, aud the revolutionary gov
eminent about a, year ago, is now en-
gagged in the work Of hanging the
leaders of tho revolt II will be re-
lhembeIed that while that great rebel
Lion was in actual progress, it main
tanned profound secrecy as to who
were its leaders, and as to its means
aud agencies Of operation. The "Rev-
dictionary Committee" or "National
Government," was secret affair; Sc
erot as 10 its members, and as to its
plans, while its edicts were issued in
secret and executed secretly by mys-
terious agents 1t issued orders for
the assassination of obnoxious persons
and vast numbers were suddenly and
unexpectedly slain by they knew not
whom. Some of its active military
chiefs We're Of course known; but
both in field and Cabinet it tried to
wrap Itself in mystery. 1t assumed
for TIME very formidable proportions
and had it got the assistance that it
was promised from France and Eng
land, it might have achieved suscess.
But the immense armies of Russia,
when fairly set in motion, soon broke
1t down, and reducedit toamere guer-
rilla war, which also, in turn was
crushed out; and all the notice we
now find of the late Polish "Revolu-
ton" is such as is conveyed in the fol-
lowing telegram from Warsaw, under
date Of the 9th inst.
IN. Iraugott, the head of the Pol
ish national government, together with
Krajewsl1i, Focyski, Zulinski and Jez-
ioranski, the chiefs Of the different de-
partments, were hanged this morning
on the glacis of the citadel. The sem
tence Of death passed upon eleven of
ficials of the national government have
been committed in some cases TO hard
labor, and in the others to imprisen-
ment in Siberian fortress" And so
closes the latest bloody tragedy of the
Polish revolution.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

WATER STREET. BETWEEN 'aENESEE
AND GERMAN STREETS.

1 S NOW prepared 10 execute all kinds Of work
! appertaining 10 the trade. Having long
and varied experience in all branches Of the
business and good stock Of seasoned lumber
on hand, am confident my work will please ell
who may favor me with their patronage.
Plans and specifications drawn 20 order.
nS7 Residence on Jefferson street, opposite
tho Brewery
East Saginaw, December "a, 1861
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

The New York Post, in speaking of
Mr.. Lincoln's administration, says:-
sit is not to denied that its, arbitrary
, arrests, its suppression Of journals,
its surrender of fugitives without ju-
diclal warrant, and its practical aban-
donment of the Monroe doctrine, have
produced a wide and deep feeling Of
apprehension and disapproval. The
ambition of all the genuine lovers of
Democratic government in this coun-
try has, and is, to conduct the war in
such manner as to prove to the
world that the most gigantic revolt
that was ever recorded can be put
down, by the energies Of the people,
without disturbing the fundamental
institutions of the nation, or at any
rate, without the slightest degree in
fringing their spirit. The masses of
the people, who feel so keenly that
their only security and happiness
depends upon the rigid observance of
all those guarantees of natural rights
and liberties which are the peculiar
glory of our State and Federal Con-
stitutions, are jealous of the slightest
appearance of a departure from them,
and ever ready to vindicate them by
their suflrages."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31


A certain judge having been called
upon, at public meeting, for song,
regretted that it was not in his power
to CRAFTY the company. A wag, who
was present observed, che was much
surprised at the refusal, as it was no.
torious that numbers had been trans
ported by his voice."
A correspondent tells of chap who
was drinking at counter, and withal
being tolerably tight, after several at
tempts to raise the glass to his lips,
succeeded in getting it high enough to
pour the contents inside the shirt col
lar and set the glass down with the
exclamation: "That's good, but lit
tie too much ice, Mr.. Barlxeeper."
Quilp is q great admirer of children
and says he likes crying ones best
A matron, with baby in her arms,
smiled at his odd fancy and asked him
the reason of it. "Why, you see,
madam" observed Quilp, 81 have OBJ
served in well-ordered families as
soon as a child cries they carry it
out of the ROOM"
If General invades an enemy's
country and meets with check he
thinks il misfortune. If man APP
plies for loan of money and re-
ceives a check he considers it no mis-
fortune at all.
A sea captain might make sure of q
supply of chickens during the longest
voyage by putting enough eggs under
the hatchway.
The Canadian girls are said to be
enchanted at the sight of British of
feer in his scarlet uniform. Their
eyes have tho scarlet fever.
If a poor fellow is misfortunato in
oll his undertaking, no matter how
soon he goes to tho undertaken.
Tho more weakness the moro lying.
Force goes straight; any cannon ball
with holes or cavities IN 1t goes
crooked.
Truths are first clouds, thcn rain,
then haryosts and food. The philoso-
nbv of one century is the common
sense Of the next.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31
COME AND SEE US.

We nvite all to call, examine our Goods, and
ascertain the prices. No charge for showing
goods or answering questions. We have ostab-
ished ourselves permanently in this city, and our
facilities for trade are fully equalto those Of any
Of our neighbors.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31
s1- TERMS, CASH. IN

Country produce Of all kinds taken in OK,
change for goods.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31
READY FOR FITTING UP AT ONCE.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

OF everything usually TO be found in any Hard.
ware Establishment East or West, with the adj
dtion Of articles incident TO the business of Lum
bering, Salt Boring and Manufacture, Fishing,
Hunting and Trapping, will always be found at
my Store, where shall be happy as all times
TO meet old customers and new. Past patronage
gratefully Acknowledged.
B. B. BUcKHLUT.
East sasinsw, Aug, |. le5t
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

MONEY TO loan for term Of years on Mort
INl cages upon improved farms in this vicini-
ty Enquire at Banking Office Of
GEO. l.. BURROWS,
Jan. 10, 1864. 332f Saginaw City Mich
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

re- These Goods were bought for cash, by an
experienced buyer, and at great advantage con-
siderng the precarious state of the market They
will be offered mt n very small advance from cost.
All those having purchases to mako, and the
public generally arc respectfully Invited TO call
and examine Goods and Prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
GROUSE, WIcKLIEN & co.
East Saginaw, Jan. LIST 1864.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-08-31

In Canterbury, New Zealand, when
person becomes a habitual drunk
ard-the fact is published in the pa
pers by the magistrate before whom
the case may be proven, and all per-
sons are warned against selling the
drunkard liquor, under the penalty of
$50 fine and three months imprison-
ment
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31
poses to deliver lecture on some appro-
pirate theme.
MASONIC.

The members of the Masonic Frater-
nifty in Jacksonville have organized a
lodge, and meet regularly every Sasur-
day evening in the room formerly occu-
pied by King Solomon's Lodge, over the
Post Commissary's office. The lodge is
named Austin Military Lodge, and is
working under a dispensation granted to
the officers of the 18th Indiana Regi-
ment, by the Grand Lodge Of that State.
1t is in flourishing condition, and fur
nishes central point around which all the
members of the Mystic Tie can assemble,
and unite in carrying out the grand OBJ
jects of the Order. Surgeon Craig, OF
the 18th Indiana, is the W. NJ. OF the
Lodge.
The members of King Solomon's Lodge
propose to revive it, and meet regularly
in future. The charter granted by the
Grand Lodge of Florida is i'll the hands
of one of the old members, now in Jack
sonville, and the Lodge will of course be
organized under it.
The Lodge at St. Augustine, which is
doubtless the oldest in Florida, if not in
the South, meets regularly, and is in a
tlourishing condition.
Why cannot a Lodge be organized at
Hilton Head, and regular meetings held ?
This is the central point in the Depart
ment, and Lodge would be of benefit
to the Fraternity, which is strong in
numbers, and capable Of great usefulness.
We commend the consideration of this
suggestion to the Masons at this post.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

distinguished for dorsal rotundity, was
constructed, on which he was condemned
to ride, saddleless, for three days. When
he diSmounted each night, or at meal
time, he was compelled to curry down
his horse in good shape, bring it buck
ct of water, and hold it to his nose till
the steed had been afforded a reasonable
time to quench its thirst When his SEN
tence had been executed, being found of
suitable age and able-hodied, he was
sent to a recruiting Office. The eques-
trian performance occurred in the Pro-
vost yard, and we doubt if any of the
spectators will DE guilty OF stealing rides
at this Post.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

BEroRE CnARLEsros.-Affairs before
Charleston are unchanged. The enemy
remain quiet, and engage our batteries
on Morris Island from Sumter at rare in
tervals. The fire upon the city is still
maintained from 3Opdr. Parrott gun,
which has already been fired over 5000
times, and even now shows no evidences
of weakness. The grooves are as sharp
and well defined as ever, and the accu-
racy of the fire but little impaired. We
believe no rifled gun has ever before en-
dured so severe a test for so long a time,
and Col. Parrot. may well congratulate
himself upon this most surprising and
favorable result. The gun will be fired
until it has become useless, as test of
its strength and power of endurance.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

PRovosr DlscIrLISE.-A few days
since, colored boy named Mitchell was
caught by the Provost patrol taking a
stolen ride on horse from the govern
ment corral. He had been caught once
before. and let off with warning, after
promising future good behavior. He
was taken to the Provost Marshals office,
and after an investigation, penalty was
devised with especial reference to his
case. A wooden horse, not particularly
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31


/ LABoRERs .DIsCHARGED.-AbOut sixty
discharged laborers went home on the
Fulton last Sunday. A large proportion
of them were British subjects. 1t seems
that few weeks since, one of the la
borers, claiming to be subject of Great
Britain, wrote to Lord Lyons, demand
ing his interference in his behalf, and
that of others claiming the same protec-
tion. Lord Lyons laid the mattersbefore
Secretary Seward, and in consequence OF
a letter from him, all the laborers here,
who were British subjects, whose time
had expired, and who desired to go
North, were discharged and sent away.
About forty additional laborers came
down on the last steamer, and more are
expected. All the laborers here were on
Tuesday paid for the month OF Decem-
her
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

RESIGNATION OF AN INSPECTOR OF Crs-
roMs.-We regret to learn that X. {.
Morris, Esq, the veteran Inspector ot
Customs at this port, has rendered his
resignation, to take effect on the lst OF
April, and will leave for the North on the
next trip of the Ango, Mr.. Morris has
performed the arhuous and varied duties
of his important Office in a faithful and
skilfnl manner, during the past twenty
months, earning the praise and good
will of all who have come in contact
with him officially or in a social way.
In the future may his {" lines fall in pleas
ant places, and may the best of luck at
tend him, in whatever path of life his
duties may lead him. The name of his
successor has not, rs yet, been an
nounced.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31
DIVISION CoMMIssAR1Es.-The follow

DIVISION CoMMIssARIEs.-The follow
ing is an extract from General Orders;
No. a: "When the Regiments OF a
Division are together. there will be no
Brigade Commissaries, but the Division
Commissary will issue to the Regiments
and Detachmcnts of the Division on
Consolidated Provision Returns,
signed by the subordinate commanders,
and the issue ordered by the Division
Commander. The Detachment and Reg
mental Commissaries will distribute the
Subsistence Stores, so drawn, to the
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

RELIo1ors SERrIcEs.-Rey. Mr.. Has
son will hold Roman Catholic services in
the hall over the Commissary building on
Sunday next, at l-2 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Father Hasson, we understand, also pro-
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31

A TIMELY WARSlNG.-We desire to
call the especial attention of our readers
at this post to the important circular
signed by Capt. Peck, Provost Marshal,
and approved by Col. Duyee, Post Com
mandant, to be found on our fourth page,
establishing certain Police Regulations
during the coming summer. 1t treats of
a subject Of interest to every resident at
the post, and it should receive the earnest
consideration and strictest compliance to
its requirements from every one who
cares for his own health or that of his
fellows. We would suggest that the
practice Of burying in the sand refuse
matter is detrimental 20 health, and
ought to be given up for some better
method of disposing Of such offal. The
summer heat and the moisture of the
sand together will hasten the. .decompo-
sition of animal and vegetable matter,
and the sand offers but little resistance to
the escape Of the mephitic gases, which
they rapidly generate, ard which, if not
guarded against will produce disease and
death. All slops and refuse matter gen
orally, should be carefully removed to a
suitable distance outside of the intrench-
ments and buried, and chloride of lime,
or some other disinfecting substance
mingled with it. 1t will occasion some
trouble, perhaps but it will result in
great good. There is no reason in the
world why this post should not be as
healthy as any on the Atlantic seaboard,
if proper sanitary measures are adopted;
and we again call upon our readers to
give strict attention to the subject, and
thereby ward off the very first approach
of epidemic or climatic disease in any
form.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31
FATAL ACCIDENT.

A sad accident occurred at yellow
Bluff Yesterday. A scouting party was
6t, and while one of the number was
running, with his pistol in his hand, he
fell, and the weapon was discharged.
The bali passed through the heart Of
Lieut.. D. H. Jones, Company |, 55th
Massachusetts, Colored Volunteers, kill
ing him instantly. His body was
brought hither on the transport Harriet
A. Weed, last evening, and now awaits
transportation North.
ANEW PAPER AT JACKSONVILLE.
The proprietors of The Peninsula,
hitherto published at Fernandina, have
removed their establishment to this city.
Yesterday they put forth the first num-
Der of the paper. 1 like its tone; but
my advice to its owners is to get new
material and better printers if they hope
to succeed. There ought to be business
enough here to sustain first-class print
ing office, such as your own at Hilton
Head. ................ -
GEN. SEYMOUR TO HIS TROOPS.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF THE South, JACKSONVILLE,
FLA, March 10, 1864. GENERAL ORDERS
No. l3. The Brigadier General Command
ing recurs with great satisfaction to the
conduct of his troops in their late battle,
and desires to convey to them, in the
most public manner, his full apprecia-
ton of their steadfast courage on that
well contested field.
" Against superior numbers, holding a
position chosen by themselves, you were
all but successful. For four hours you
stood face to face with the enemy; and
when ee battle cnded-and it ceased
only with night-you sent him cheers Of
defiance. <
In your repulse there was perhaps
misfortune, but neither disaster nor dis
grace; and every officer and soldier may
forever remember with just pride that he
fought at Olustee. BY order OF Brig
Gen. T. Seymour. -,
r NJ. HALL, A.AA.G,
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31
MARcn eG, 1864.
ARRIVAL OF BOATS.

ARRIVAL OF BOATS.
The hospital transport Cosmopolitan,
with Medical Director Swift on board, is
Just in from st. Augustine, and leaves in
an quarter of an hour for Hilton Head.
The Delaware, General Meigs and Sen
,inel are also in. They crossed the bar
on this mornings tide, having been try
ing for four or five days to get into the
river. The novelty of mail and few
late papers engrosses the attention OF the
town.
SCOUTING EXPEDITION.
The Harriet A. Weed, with few
troops on board, went on a scouting ex-
petition Yesterday in the neighborhood
of Trout Creek. A beautiful clnb-boat
was captured, but no enemy seen.
SIGNAL TOWERS.
The building of the signal towers at
this city and Yellow Bluff progresses
fayorably, and the line from this point to
the bar will soon be opened. BY this
means we shall he able to communicate
with vessels outside.
ANOTHER FLAG OF TRUCE.
A flag of truce was sent up the river
to Reeds Plantation this morning, on
the Weed, with the object OF gaining IN
formation as to the whereabouts OF GER
tain loyal Southemers. Nothing was
learned.
The palmetto herald. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-03-31
PORT ROYAL. THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1854
LATEST FROM FLORIDA. /
From our Special Correspondent
JAcKsoNyILLE, FLA, March %, 1864.

From our Spec1al correspondent
JAcxsoNy1LLE, FLA, March 25, 1864.
ENROLMENT OF THE coNrRAnANDs.
To-day "all the colored persons of AT
rican descent as the order qneerly clas-
sifies them, within the limits of this COM
mand at Jacksonville, Pilatka Fenan-
dina, and St. Augustine are to present
themselves before the Provost Marshals
for enrolment. Boards of enrolment
have been detailed for the purpose from
Department Headquarters. The Post
Surgeon, together with such assistants as
may be deemed necessary, are to be pres
ent to examine as to the disqualifcations
of those enrolled, and certificates will be
issued by the Surgeon, countersigned by
the enrolling officers, to all who may be
thus disqualified. These certificates will
free their holders from any subsequent
action in their case; but those who can
not hereafter produce them will be liable
to punishment.
AsI write, large numbers OF contra
bands of beth sexes and of all ages, are
patiently awaiting their turn at the office
of Provost Marshal Sweet. Singulariy
the order, which apparently foreshadows
a consumption, calls for a complete CEN
sus Of the colored people, instead OF the
mere enrolment Of those liable to mill.
tary duty. ,~r
FROM THE FRQN. ~
In the military way there is nothing
to report. Neither the enemy nor our
own force shows any symptoms OF a
change of position Deserters continue
to reach MS from the hostile lines, but
they bring Us no news
MAJOR BoGLR.
A note from Col Sanderson, COM
manding the rebel force at Lake City,
informs us that Major Boyle, of the lst
North Carolina colored troops, was not
seriously wounded, and has been sent
into the interior.
DIR WOUNDED AT rALLAHAssEB.
The Savannah Republican has para
praph to the effect that a large number
of amputations had been performed
among the Yankee wounded at Tslla-
hasse, and that the majority of those
operated upon had died.
IRREGULARrrY OF THE MAILS.
A liberal reward should be offered for
the suppression of st. Johns Bar. Since
Saturday hast we have had no advises
from Hilton Head. Several steamers
are lying outside, awaiting a smooth sea
TO come in. Inside the mouth Of the
river are others, which left here as long
ago as Monday, blockaded by the break
ers on the bar. The Pawnee, which has
been ordered to Hilton Head for repairs,
went down the river on Wednesday, but
is still inside with the feet of transports.
This uncertainty Of mail communica-
ton is one of the most unpleasant fea-
lures Of campaigning in Florida.
PRIzES.
The steamers Hettie, of Jacksonville,
and Sumter, caught by the Columbine
and Pawnee's launch on the recent ex-
pedition, are here, the objects OF much
curiosity. The former vessel was built
4, fhis CITY inst before the wal, but has
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a prisoner of state in Fort Lafayette.
The steamer will probably be condemned
here and turned over to the quarter
master as an army transport, in which
capacity she will prove very useful.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1864-09-27
State Intelligence.

The last company Of the 18th Reg.
iment has been filed and is on The
way to Virginia. Col. Randall vii
thus be enabled 10 receive his commits.
sion and take command Of the Regi.
meni. Nearly one half Of the rank
and file we're enlisted by his personal
efforts.
Capts: Adams, Becman, Schofeld,
Lieuts. Grant, Holden, Highley,
Mathew, Stone, LIST VT Cavalry
Maj. Fleming, lst Artillery; Lieut..
Thompson, 10Th VT; are among the
officers under FIRE at Charleston.
Maj. Edward Dillingham;, son Of
Lieut.. Gov. Dillingham;, and Capt.
Thompson, Of the l0th VT. we're kill
ed in Sheridan. battle near Winches-
ter. Lieut.. HiIl Of the same regiment
lost leg.
Col John II. Lewis, Of The 5th VT,
who los, an arm in he battle Of the
Wilderne 8. has been appointed fell
Colonel in the Veteran Reserve Corps.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1864-09-27

seed BY BE- ,iclor.oos enemy, us can
only eoajeeiurc-
Alta rooru. McClellsn meeting. he
Democrats oraiof, feeling that sbcr.
dams victories must nog be entirely
PASSED over in silence, remarked that
ibe victorious commander Lad only
carried cot McCiellans plan The
suggestion is rather startling bot may
Tor al wc inow be true. The rap.
idly with which sheridan moved bis
army againss The enemy defeated bin,
followed him up iill be overlook him,
defeated him seain and Is stu after
him, may have been IN Mcclellan :
plan, bot !, certainly was never IN bis
execution.