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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
A Mother Puts Out the Eyes Of G;'is'
Own Son 10 Keep Him from the
War.

n NhOtneT H-uhuS Uun uhe Eyes Oh - -
Own Son 10 Keep Him from the
War.
The Indiana Banner relates the following
terrible incident apropos of the draft
A deed to make humanity shudder was
enacted recently in the neigborhood of
Terre Haute. Mrs. John Eastwick, the wife
of respectable farmer, was the mother of
seven children, all boys. 4n the early part
of the war two OF these enlisted and served
with Buell., In Kentucky. One of them, the
eldest, Ezra, died of exposure in camp, and
his brother, Thomas, soon afterward suf-
fered an amputation of the right leg, from
injuries received in cavalry skirmish.-
These casualties operated upon Mrs. East
wick's mind to such degree that she lost
all fortitude and presence Of mind, and sat
whole days weeping and full of forebodings.
Among her premonitions was curious one,
that her third son, Stark, would also die in
battle. AS the war advanced and corfscrip-
ton began, Mrs. Eastwicks fears grew in
tense. .r..
Finally, the first draft came; the State
had filled its quota in almost every district;
and Stark promised his mother that under
no circumstances would he go to the field.
But second draft being projected the
mothers excitement augmented. She en-
uedNOTeu W persuaue ner SOn W ledVe Tile
country and make a voyage to sea. He en-
time. On his return, finding her in the
same melancholy frame of mind, he threat
ened, in jest, if she made further reference
to the matter, to enlist voluntarily. a a
Mrs. Eastwick, doubtless laboring under
some hallucination, seems now to have re-
solved upon the sad act of mutilating her
son SO that he should not be accepted for
military service. She held burning coal
close to his right eye, while he slept upon
lounge, and the optic nerve was destroyed
without more than momentary pain to
young Mr. Eastwick. He is now entirely
blind. IL is needless to say that this unfor-
tunate issue from her fears has not con-
tributed to Mrs. Eastwick's peace of mind.
She is still deranged at intervals, and her
sane moments are marked by melancholy
regret.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
A Scene i'm Charleston.

II was lying on my bed in the Charleston
Hotel, unable to sleep from the excessive
heat, and listening to the monotonous
sound of the cannonade kept up on the en-
emy's position from the batteries on James
Island. Restless and weary of the night,
had lighted candle in defiance of muske-
toes, and soughtto pass away the time with
a volume of Les Miserables.' 1t happened
to be the one containing the account of the
battle of Waterloo, and while deeply inter-
ested in the description Of the rushing
squadrOns of cuirassiers, was startled by
a noise that, from connection with my read
ing,resembled the whirr of a phantom brig
ade of cavalry galloping through mid-air.
My first feeling was that of utter astOnish-
ment; but crash, succeeded by a deafening
explosion in the very street in which my
apartment was situate, brought me with
bound into the center of the room. Look
ing from the window, saw smoke and fire
issuing from house in which were stored
the drugs of the medical purveyor. A
watchman was running frantcally down
the street, and when he reached the corner
just below me, commenced striking with
his staff against the curb; signal of alarm
practiced among the Charleston police. At
first i Thought a meteor had fallen; but an
other awful rush and whirr right over the
hotel, and another explosion beyond, set
tied any doubts might have had-the city
was shelled. People are not generally
given to laughing under such circum-
stances, but | will defy any one
who witnessed what witnessed on leaving
my room, not to have given way to mirth
in moderation. The hotel was crowded
with spectators who had been attracted to
the city by the sale Of some blockade car
goes, and the corridors were filled with
these terrified gentlemen rushing about in
the scantiest of costumes and the widest
alarm. One perspiring individual of portly
dimensions was trotting to and fro with
one boot on and the other in his hand, and
this was nearly all the dress he could boast
of. In his excitement and terror he had
forgotten the number of his room, from
which he had fastened at the first alarm,
and his distress was ludicrous to behold.
Another, in a semi-state of nudity with a
portion of his garments on his arm, barked
the shins of every one in his way in his eff
forts to drag an enormous trunk to the
staircase. On reaching the hall l found q
motley crowd, some of whom with the big
gest words were cursing the Federal COM
manders. Whirr! came another shell over
the roof and down on their faces went every
man of them into tobacco-juice and cigar
ends and Gathering among the spitoons. /
need not say that this is class of men from
whom the Confede eracy hopes nothing; on
the contrary, by their eXtortion, practiced
on suffering people, they have made them
selves eXecrated. If shell could have fall
len in their midst and eXterminated the
whole race of hucksters, il, would have been
of great benefit to the South" Black,ooods
Md1dzine.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
Imprisoned for Giving an Item Of
-...r.-.I News. ......

General Hunter, it seems, is determined
to keep bis name before the people, prefer
ring a bad fame to no fame at all. After
sacrificing portion of his army by his want
of skill, and stealing from Lexington, Vir-
ginia, bronze statue of Washington erect
cd by the Legislature in 1883, to commem-
crate the virtues of the Father of his coun-
try, he is now engaged in imprisoning
editors for dan ing to comment upon his acts.
The mere mention, in The Wheeling Register,
almost without comment, of the fact that
Hunter had brought the bronze statue to
that city, and that the pedestal was broken
in three pieces, caused the editor to be ar
rested and imprisoned by Hunters order,
and the establishment of The Register to be
closed. So far does General Hunter carry
his petty and malicious tyranny that the
wife of Mr.. Baker, the imprisoned editor, is
denied access to him, and this, as an ex-
change remarks, is 1Done i'm the year of our
Lord, 1864, and of the Independence of the
United States the eighty-ninth." Fl9la9 .fl
3 In allowing such outrages to pass unpun-
ished, the President of the United States,
who is sworn to sec that the laws are faith
fully executed, becomes party to the crime,
for with single word hecould stop them,
but that word he refuses to speako-N. ".
,Ne,ns. Aoan'eH9--.yi0io,I lig jHu9Yilb bm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
Row INA PARIS THEKrRE.-An odd scene

Row IN A PARIS THE3TRE.-An odd scene
took place few evenings ago in one of the
Paris Theatres. A gentleman wished to
get seat on the balcony, which he had ta-
ken. a woman. with an immense erino-
line, was between him and his seat, and she
refused to move. He pushed his way by
her, and she gave him violent kick, where
upon he gave her husband sound box on
the cheek. The s.husband' was utterly as
founded. The policeman in attendance car
rled all three Of the parties before the Conn
mIissary Of Police. i appeared the shus-
by his side. The aggressor offered him en-
cuses. They were conducted back to their
seats. The woman, who was the cause of
the quarrel, was extruded from the theatre.
The rudeness Of the French of all classes, Is
becoming as notorious as their politeness
once was celebrated. ~ Aiitig q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
Smoke Consuming Coal and Wood Hot Air
% Furnace.
NOTICE.
tOFFIoB CoMMIssIoSERs OF PRINTING, !,
COLUMBUS, OHIO, June "a, 1864. \

-OFFIOB COMMISSIONERS OF GRINTIN0,l
COLUMBUs, OHIO, June "a, 1864.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y CEIYED at the Office of the Secretary of State
Of he State Of Ohio until W t
Thursday, the 18th day of August, 1854,
Binding, ETC., for the period Of two years from and
after the first Monday of November next ensuing,
in accordance with the provisions Of the act entitled
Of II The % Slate Printing and Binding passed March
1860, and the act supplementary thereto, passed
~ FuiI i printed SPECIFIC ATOMS can be had on ap
plcationn n to The Secretary Of State. " - -
Each proposal must be accompanied BY bond,
executed in due form by the bidder, with at least
Commissioners Of Printing, in the penal sum Of ten
thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful per-
omance, pursuant to law of such class or classes Of
for the payment as qudated damages by such bidder
TO the State of any excess Of cost over the bid or
bids Of such bidder which the State may be obliged
bidder to complete his contract said bond to be null
and void If no contract shall be awarded TO him
No Odd nndccotnpanied By such bond eoW be enter
like bond in tho penal sum Of Eve thousand
dollars, must accompany each proposal for folding,
Copies Of bonds lin blank will be furnished to
bidders on application to the Secretary Of State.
In all respects the printing and binding shall he
executed and the bill thereof made out, filed, aud.
tied and paid in conformity with the provisions OF
the act To provide for tho execution and supervs
lou Of the State printing and binding passed March
"a, 1850 which act reference is hereby made for
such further information as may be desired.
Proposals be sealed. and inaorsed on the outside
Of the envelope Proposals for Public Printing, or
Proposals for Bpding," as the case may be, and adj
dressed to the Secretary Of State. t.L / Z
W. W. ARMSTRONG, -
---- Secretary of State,
IN . JAMES H. GOODMAN, Commiss'rs
~ W JOSEPH II. RILEY,
iie.W Comptroller Of the Treasury '7' ~
n uneo3- -d3Ot fp il rs.s7- M ~ -. @ ta s5I I.I. .
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
TiiR OHIO STATESMAN.

WE have considerably enlarged TEE DAILY On1o
ST lTEsMAN, and now print 1t on plain and hand
some new type, and clear white paper. lr
In Politics, TIE OHIO STATESMAN is,in War as in
Peace for the Country, forthe Constitution and for
Union Of equal States, with equal privileges, and
with equal and exact justice to all its citizens. We
are for the Old Flag with not Star Stripe erased,
aud the Old Union far it possible to restore it.
aud for the existing Constitution In is SPIRIT letter
aud purpose ' mi fh'
Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
If tho People and Government. We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon wiser, truer and moro patr-
otic Policy than We have during the present Ad
ministration. Weowe 1t to the memory Of our Faith
ers and to the hopes Of Children to the future Of
our Country and to the best interests Of mankind 10
change Policy which 10 drifting US farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.
THE STATESMAN will do al il can to aid in bring
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vite support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for good NEWSPAPER, also wish to
have sound Constitutional journal. M
We publish paper in which We seek TO give the
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For News, for Instruction, for Good Morals, for
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dence Of Its popularity and Of its being adapted to
tho wants Of the people.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

a AN ENGLISH MURDER.-A great sensation
has been created in London by the murder
of gentleman in tirst-class railway car
riage. The unfortunate gentleman, named
Thomas Briggs, was upwards of sixty years
old, and a principal clerk in the banking
house of Robarts, Curtis & Co. He was re-
turning home to his suburban residence,
just after dark, when he was murderously
assailed by some unknown person or per-
sons who occupied the same compartment
in the train. He was severely beaten about
the head, and finally thrown out of the car
eye glasses were missing, but his money
was not taken. The carriage was covered
with blood. The whole was the work of a
very few minutes. No clue to the murder
er has been discovered.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
The ThOusandfIi Hlrthday Of n
ru'nvvm 'aftH.

d
Mrs. NJ. c. Booth writes from Zurich,
Switzerland, to The Milwa,akie Life, this
characteristic incident:
yesterday, June 22d, the greatest cele-
bratiOn ever known in Switzerland took
place at Winterthur, thriving little city
about fifteen miles from Zurich. 1t was
given in commemoration of the foundation
OF the town thousand years ago, at which
time the keys were given up by Rudolph of
Hapsburg, who had until then held the
street procession was far more magnificent
and varied than that of the usual carnival.
All the old weapons were borrowed for the
occasion from the various museums through
out Switzerland, and exact representations
were given of numerous historical scenes
heretofore considered quite too complicated
and difficult for carnival representation"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

THE PARTY THAT WAS FOR FREE SPEECH
The only party that made party platform
on free speech and free press, when both
were free almost to licentiousness, is the
only party that, after gaining power, dared
to interfere with either. Freedom of the
press and freedom of speech were the great
war cries of the Abolition party in the cam
paign of 1856. Then everything was to be
free-now everything pertaining to the
arbitrary power; free speech is byword,
the press Is muzzled and newspapers sup
pressed, and all the forms of law are cast
aside and treated as of no binding force
when they interfere with the personal lib
erty of those who dare to speak, except in
praise of the despotism which pervades the
country.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
Snake SensatiOn-.-A Black Snake
Fascinating n Baby. LL

The people of Warrensville were very
much exercised few days since by snake
sensation, which created no small alarm
among the mothers in the neighborhood.
A girl, drawing child in baby wagon
along the road some distance this side of the
Centre, left the child in the wagon drawn
up by the side of the road for few min
utes whilst she went to neighboring
house. A man coming by soon after was
attracted by a peculiar noise and by the
singular condition of the child, which was
staring intently and with fascinated gaze
into tree overhanging the road. On look
ing up, the man saw huge snake, coiled
around the tree, and looking directly into
the eyes of the child, whilst its distended
jaws and quivering fangs evinced its hostile
intent. The man had no weapon with
which to attack the snake, SO raised an
alarm, which soon brought number of the
neighbors to the spot. Weapons were pro-
cured, and the snake speedily killed. The,
reptile was found to be about the thickness
of a mans wrist, and measured over five
feet in length. Black snakes of this size
reyery seldom found in this neighborhood,
and the advent Of this distinguished stran-
ger has caused no small trepidation among
mothers of children who are in the habitof
straYjng into the. woods. x Cleoeldpd Herald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29
Summer Arrangement.

and an iii Hlch%SSnS. %SnS% ana |S"Rfs Rfehmcn@. r
Trains leave Columbus daily (Sundsys excepted
as follows: t.. ....
FIRST TRAIN; GvIA. DAYTQpN}eAt 1:as 4.
NJ, Chicago at 1856 p M, and ST. Louis at $40 r NJ.
SECOND TRAIN, (yIA. PIQUA)--At A. M;
connects at Milford for Springfield and Marysvie,
WayLe Toledo and Detroit. at Greenyille for Union
City, Muncie &c., at Richmond for Logansport and
Ch cago and at indianapolis with trains for Terre
Haute, Lafayette. Chicago. Springfield, Quincy, 10.
THIRD TRAIN. (yIA DAYT0p)-AteA. NJ;
Connecting At Richmond for ioganspbrt and CRics'
CO. and at indianapolis for Terre Haute, Lafayette.
Chicago. Springfield and Quincy.
FOURTH TRAIN. (vIA PlQUA)-At1l:sO AM;
connects at Milford for Marysville and Springfield,
at Urbana for Beefontaine &C., at Piqua for Union
City, At Richmond for Logansport and Chicago, and
at Indianapolis for Louisville, st. Louis and Chi
cago.
FIFTH TRAIN, (vIA DAYTON)-At ll;5o A.
NJ; arrives at Xenia at l55 p. NJ, Dayton at 800 p.
M. Richmond at $40 p. NJ, connecting for Logans-
port and Chicago and at indianapolis for Louisville
st. Louis and Chicago.
SIXTH TRAIN. PIQUA ACCOMMODATION
-At5P. NJ, connects at Urbana for Beefontaine
and at Piqua for Lima Toledo. Detroit. Ft. Wayne.
THROUGH TICKETS
For sale, to all the principal Western points, at
low rates as by any other route.
FIRST CLASS SLEEPING CARS ON NIGHT TRAINS.
# II. IL. BIGELOW,
General Passenger Agent, Columbus, D.
HENRY BROOKS, ......
Ticket Agent Union Depot, Columbus, o.
Columbus, June 27. ls64-dtf
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FRIDAY MORNING, ----- JULY 30.
incidents Of the Raid I'm Maryland.
fFrom The Richmond Examiner, July9l.l

LFrom The Richmond Examiner, July2l.I ="
We have before us letter from an officer,
giving sketch of the operations of the cav
airy during the recent invasion of Maryland
and the District of Columbia. We give be-
low all of the letter that is necessary to the
interest Of the narrative, part of 1t we
consider It proper to withhold: ai
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

Mt. NoTRE DAME, READING, 0HIe,l
t.r,r.f. November Goth 1851. !
Mr.. MARTIS:-This is TO certify that we tried the
Furnace you built for us, and satisfied with it,
Our rooms are amply heated. a. .. b..
Yours, respectfully,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

As Trustee Of the First Presbyterian Church,
recently ordered one Of Peter Martins Hot Air Fur
: GEN. NJ. WADE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

Have one of Peter Martins Hot Air Furnaces. II
gives entire satisfaction.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-29

/ bear testimony to the above, having used the
same Furnace all last winter, and am fully satisfied
with all its arrangements.
lOl Eighth street, Of Leopold 4 Goodheart, No. "A
West Pearl street. -.-.-
CINCINNATI, June %, 1862.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-25
LoOA anthem and see.

Look at the Lincelu papers and sec if
any Of them quotes his dlsuniOn speech 10
1913.
Look at the Lincoln papers and see il
one Of them pretends to defend his barbar.
ity to our soldiers confined in southern
prisons.
Look at the Lincoln papers and see if
one oil them quotes the earnest appeals
OF the rebel press tor bis re- election.
Look at the Lincoln papers and see if
one OF them says anything about lite eandi.
date, and it it is not begging US not to
make personal issues 10 this canvass.
Look at the Lincoln papers aod see if
one OF them even fsvoreo the Investigation
OF fraud alleged sgOinst one of their party
leaders.
Look at the Lincoln papers and see if
one OF them ever reports the accession to
the democratic ranks of such % en- au Hon.
y. Ii. Browning and Hon. Reverdy John.
sUn.
Look at the Lincoln papers and see if
one Of them reports the accession to their
ranks of one single democrat Who bad
proclaimed for Mcclellan and Pendle,
ton.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-25
A Poser.

4 little seni-Pagan, who for the 6rst
time was receiving sore religious instruc-
tiOn from g female friend whom be was
visiting, fonDd some difficulty in underS
standing that our Sunday bad anything re-!
narkstle in it over any other day. At
last, by dent of line upon line, and pre-.
cept upon precept,' be vas made TO com
prshend somewhat of the saucity of the
Sabbath. Unfortunately. however, soon
after be began to understsbd things, COM
ing from church one Sunday, he noticed
the apothecary shops open. His newly.
acquired moral sense received Q terrible
shock, aud be entered into a very orthodox
denunciatiOD Of the cnconsciuus cctnpouI.
ders sImpIes.
But be was told, the druggis. must
keep open on Sundays, SO that the sick
people can get medicine
Why. do people get sick on Suudayr
Yes, just % much &c any other dayP
We'll. good people don't die on Senesy;
do tbeyT
Certainly
How can thu. bs-does Heaven keen
open on Sundayf'
1t Is needless 30 say that ell further con.
vsrsatiOr or the subject was impossible.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-10-25

Mr.. Lincoln holds the purse and sword
Of the Republic; the liberty and lives of
the people ars placed at his disposal. He
has recklessly squandefsd tie treasure, in
humanity welded the sWdfd, destroyed the
liberties of the people. and he is giving
millions ofcur lives to secure the freedom
Of the ringers. He asks 80 be the custo-
diar Of these for four years more, Shall We
graft il TO him Z
Those who are 10 favor Of devastating
war for the abolition OF slavery say yes.
All Whc lose sight of the property, liber-
~ and lives Of white men, 10 their blind
zeal for the niger, ssy yes.
The rsci2ients Of official faVors from
Abraham Lincoln, say YES.
The army contractors and Government
thieves say yes.
The mso who expect TO obtain place and
plumber through Lincoln say yes.
Those who are actuated by honest moA
tives say no.
Those in favor Of the old Union and the
old Constitution say no.
Thosesuhe want liberty. prosperity and
peace say no.
Those VINO would not have fheir sub,
stance consumed by endless taxation say
no.
All ~ho would not sacrifice life, liberty
and country for ill.gotten green backs or
soOty negroes say no
And most emphatic No comes from
the broken family ties-the desstted tet1eS
msntS-the ruined hopes of millions Of or
phaDs-tbe million widows ne has made
the four millions of families over which he
is shaking bis hesrtless cOnscription.
WSst has be done fot bis country2
Ruined IL.
He has filled the land with fear oud
mourning.
He has caused q milton Of brave men to
be sacrificed for nothing
He has scattered smutty jokes and flesh
less bones AL over the land
he has strengthened instead of weaken
ing secession.
He has digged an impeuetrabIe gulf be.
tween the North and the South, and filled
it with the bunes of brave and patriotic
men. that Nuggets might pass over to an
abolition paradise!
lie has Disguised bic OVID party, and
won the contempt Of every honest man.
Let those who can support him do so 1t
is their privilege.
Let them hang their wedges aud axes on
poles as once they did.
Let their shouts and huzzaS rise shove
the Werliugs and lamentations of q mourn.
ing people
Let them fling their flag to the bfee.e,
With scull and croes.bones painted thereon
in black, and shout 10 drunken glee for
their pet, the great Widow-msker of ths
nIneteentb century.