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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-07

known to contain them. Why, then.
has this publicity been given TO prepar-
atoms that sll military experience
teaches should be most sedulously kept
secret p
Hence, it appears that our impru-
dence in publishing important war
news has been so incredibly excessive
as to excite a suspicion in the Southern
mind that our revelations are not made
in good faith, but only with the design
OF misleading the rebels by false pre-
lenses. This, surely, Is not very credit
able either 20 our discretion or our
honesty. If we have proclaimed false
news, our integrity must suffer if we
have proclaimed, without falsehood
news which we should not have printed
for the benefit of the rebellious States,
then our character for intelligence and
common prudence must be equally
damaged.
In short, there has been q grave mis-
take or nismanagementi in this matter
by the Administration ever since the
war was inaugurated Through the
want at Washington of q perfectly COM
petent and trustworthy supervisor of
the telegr aphic news, the public press
has been refused matter which might
have been published without prejudice
TO the interest of the Government, and
been, on the other hand, allowed to re-
ceive news which ought not to have
been passed, and which the good sense
and cOnsiderate patriotism Of some few
editors have suppressed, in spite of the
stupidity or knavery Of the Government
censor
The time is at hand for a severe and
radical change in this most momentous
business. 1t we do not wish to have
the rebels defeat our plans and move
ments by getting knowledge of them
before we can put them into execution,
then some more effective means must
be adopted than have heretofore been
employed, to keep such intelligence
both from the people in the loyal States
and the States that are now in rebel
lion. The restriction, if judiciously
and honestly enforced, viii not be re-
GREETED by any truly loyal paper. But
the wisdom and honesty Of the censor
ship are all Observation-Disclosures
Telegraph
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

ment should be confined 10 the preserva-
ton of public order and the protection of
political right. Military power should
no, be allowed to interfere with the rela-
tons of selyitude, either by supporting or
impairing the authority of The master, ex-
cept for REFRESHING disorder, as in other
cases. Slaves contrsband under the act
of Congress, seeking military protection,
should receive it. he right eff the gov
eminent to appropriate permanently to It's
own service claims to slave labor should
be asserted. I'D the right of the owner to
compensate "a therefor should be recog-
nized.
"This principle might be extended up
on grounds of military necessity and Sc
Guilty 20 all the slaves of particular
State, thus working manumission in such
State and in Missouri, perhaps in Wes-
tern Virginia also, ard possibly even in
Maryland, the expediency of such a meas.
ure is only question Of time.
"A system of policy thus constitution
al, and pervaded by the influence Of Chris,
,ianity and freedom, would receive the
support of almost all truly loyal men,
would deeply impress the rebel masses
and all foreign nations, and il might be
humbly hoped that i, would commend it.
self to tie favor of the Almighty.
Unless the principles governing the
future conduct Of our struggle shall be
made known and approved, the ettor: TO
obtain requisite forces will be almost hope
less. A declaration Of radical views es-
pecially upon slavery, will rapidly disinse>
CRATE our present armies.
"The policy of the government must
be supported by concentrations of militia
ry power. The national forces should not
be dispersed in expeditions, posts Of occu-
patton, aud numerous armies but shonld
be mainly collected into masses and
brought to bear upon the armies Of the
Confederate States Those armies thor
oughly defeated, the political structure
which they support wonld soon cease to
exist"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09
PLATFORM OF-PRINCIPLES,
unanimously at tie Democratic
\ otiOnal Convention held in
ChicoQo, dug. %. 1861.

Resolyed. That in the future, as in the
past, we will adhere with answering f.
deity to the Union under the constitution
as the only solid foundation of our strength,
security and happiness as people, and
as framework OF government equally
conducive to the welfare and prosperity Of
all the States, both northern anu south
ern.
Resozyea, That this convention does
explicitly declare, as the sense Of the
American people, that after four years Of
failure to restore the Union by the expert
ment of war, during which, under the
preterce of military necessity OF war
power higher than the constitution, the
constitution itself has been disregarded in
every part, ana public liberty and private
RICH. alike trodden down and the material
prosperity Of the country essentially im~
paired Justice humanity, liberty, and
| the public welfare demand that immediate
| efforts be made for cessation Of hostli-
ties, with view to an ultimate conven-
ton Of the States, or other peaceable
means, to the end that at the earliest
practicable moment peace may be restored
on the basis of the Federal Union Of the
States.
Rcsolued, That the direct Interference Of
the military authorities of the United
States in the recent elections held in Ken
lucky, Maryland, Missouri, and Delaware,
was a shameful violation Of the constitu-
ton; and repetition of such acts in the
| approaching election will be held as rev>
dictionary, and resisted with all the means
| and power under our control.
ReSolvc6, That the aim and object of
the democratic party is 10 preserve the
Federal Union and the rights of the States
unimpaired and they hereby declare that
they consider the administrative usurpa>
ton Of extraordinary and dangerous pow
ers not granted by the constitution the
subversion Of the civil by military law in
States not in instruction the arbtar-
~ military arrest, Imprisonment, trial and
sentence of American citizens in States
where civil law exists in full force; the
suppression of freedom Of speech and of
the press the denial Of the right Of asy-
um; the open and avowed disregard Of
State rights; the employment Of unusual
test oaths and the interference with and
denial of the right of she people to bear
arms in their defence, is calculated to pre-
vent restoration of tie Union ard the
perpetuation of the government deriving
its just powers from the consent of the
governed.
ReSo7oea, That the shameful disregard
Of the administration to It's duty, in res
pect to our fellow citizens who now are,
and long have been, prisoners Of war in a
suffering condition, deserves the severest
reprobation on the score alike of public
policy and common humanity.
Rssolred, That the sympathy of the
democratic party is heartily and earnestly
extended 70 the soldiery of our army, who
are, and have been, in the field under the
flag of their country; and, in the event Of
its attaining power, they will receive all
the care, protection, and regard that the
brave soldiers Of the Republic have so no
bly, earned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09
Pedro and Another Dog.

! It seems that SIBRER is not the only cul
who has whined for the loss of our dead
cog Pedro, for We learn that during oul
absence a, Chicago, a miserable travelling
; ministerial vagabond named UoLLIsTER
belcted forth bis canine cries on the de-
| funet animal a, the Methodist Church a
week ago las: Sunday. What his re.
marks were on the poor Quadruped we
have net taken the trouble to learn, but
understand that he closed his buffoon re-
marks with the following
BENEDICTIoS.
May the blessings Of Emancipation ex-
tend throughout our unhappy land, and
the illustfious, sweet-scented Sambo nestle
in the bosom Of every abolition woman,
that she may be quickened by the pure
blood of the majestic African-and the
spirit of ANA gamation shine forth in all
its splendor and glory-that we may be
come regenerated nation of half breeds
and mongrels-and the distinction of col
or be forever consigned TO oblivion, and
that we may live 10 the bonds of fraternal
love. union and equality with the Al
mighty Negro, INSTRUMENTATION ard
forever. Amen.
We are gra,ifed to learn that the re-
spectacle portion of his audience did not
join in his miscegenation principles, as
many Of them knew that he was not only
in favor of carrying out that doctrine with
colored wenches, but that he has been
guilty Of the same crime with some of his
white sis:ern." Pedro's death was caused
by fondness for such acts. and perhaps it
was from fear OF punishment for the same
cause that HoLLIs1RR became bis cham.
pion. We have no fault to end with
jackass like UoLL1srER miscegenating with
negress, but We DO object 10 a white
woman associa,ing with him in any man
ner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

MIssIoN OF THE DEMocRAcv.-To res
tore the Union, the Constitution and the
laws to their original strength and beauty
and power; to heal bleeding and almost
ruined country to bind the broken hearts;
to pour oil and wine into the wounds
made by war; to restore gold and silver
to the pockets Of the laboring man; to re.
ducs the price Of the necessaries Of life,
bread, coffee, sugar, -four, coal; to set up
the civil over the military power; TO
bring back the habeas corpus, free speech,
and the free ballot; to pu. labor at its US
ual avocations; to drive out the thieves
and robbers from the public.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

THE DgAFT.-As will be seen elsewhere,
there is singular error as to the time OF
dreft. There is an error regarding the
time of the draft as follows: The Pres
dents procla mation says after the 9Th Of
September be draft is to commence in
places where the quota is not filed count
ing correctly fifty days from the date Of
the proclamation, which was July IS.
The official edition of the Laws Of Con
gress, however, says sixty (not ffly) days
So if that be followed, the 16.h Of this
month will be the substituted time tor
the 9th.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

In the foregoing columns we have de
voted as much room as our limi ted space
would permit, to the National Convention
at Chicago last week. The proceedings,
however, as published by us, are but a
mere skeleton of the whole dolngs inside
and outside Of tie large amphi,heatre, and
it would take weeks for Us 20 give our
readers any idea of the great scene in
Chicago. 1t was the grandest sight ever
witnessed il the United States, or ever
will be until the Inauguration of President
MCCLELLAN at Washington on the 4th Of
next March. That he will be elected, no
sane man can doubt Already thousands
of honest Republicans are joining his
standard. Even in Manitowoc we know
of dozens who are uniting with US to save
the country from destruction. Our plat
form is brief and 70 ths point. 1t deals
only with present issues. Its expression
concerning the questions Of peace and
war is the judgment Of nearly the entire,
if not the entire, dem ocrato party, aud.
we believe, of vast majority Of the Am,
erlcan people, It looks to A CESSATION
OF HoSTILlTIEs, A NATIONAL CONVENTION,
and PERMANENT rEtCE ON THE BASIS OF A
REUNITED COUNTRY. It's indictment OF
the administration Of NJ. L1ScoLN for its
audacious inflingements of the constitu
ton and nyasions OF private rights and
personal liberty, brings the issue of its
guilt directly before the grand inquest Of
the nation. 1t is this issue, and the other
one of Union of equal States or a cri.i-
cal military despotsm, that is TO be tried.
The sympathy Of the convention and of
the democratic party with the soldiers Of
the Republic is expressed in the closn 6
resolutions.
GeoRGE Ii PEzDLEroS, the nominee
for Vice President, is rising statesman
whose abilities have seldom been surpas-
sed in this or any other country By any
man of his years. Yet under the middle
age. his reputation is more than national.
Pure in character, an earnest patriot a
genuine democrat, he is a fit associate OF
the illusttious Lead Of the ticket. Most
fortunate was bis nomination, for it, more
than any other for that office, will harmo-
nize the democratic party and make i, in
vincible.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09
County and Assembly Convention

COuUGJ duu nSScMUly VCUtCullCuS.
We direct attention to the calls for the
County and Assembly Conventions which
meet on Saturday the oath inst. and Trust.
the people will attend to their primary
meetings, in order that honest and faith
fui men may be elected as :heir delegates.
The character Of our candidates for the
various Offices will depend il a grea,
measure upon the ability and integrity of
those who compose the Convention.
Hence the people themselves are directly
responsible for the can, dates.
1t is not necessary to remark that per-
sons of all parties who will assist in the
election of GEN. MCCLELLAN, are cordial
ly invited 10 join with their fellow citizens
in these Caucuses and Conventions, and
that their former political feelings should
not prevent them from being welcomed
to our ranks with pleasure. Our Platform
is broad enough for all. MCCLELLAN,
PEACE AND THE UNION"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09
"Our Flag is There !"

The splendid American Flag hoisted
over the Pilot office on Saturday last, in
honor Of the nomination Of Gen. MCLEL-
Lam, has called down upon it the male-
diction of SIBREE-Pedro's broMer-in
yesterdays Smut Machine. No wonder
SIBREE hates the sight Of that Flag. AL
though England has spat upon 1t, France
spURSED IT, and ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIS
GRACED 1T, we give them all notice
that after M'CLELLAN's election it shall be
respected in erery land, and upon erery sea,
and no individual or country-be he Abo-
litionist at home, or enemy abroad-shall
insult 1t That Flag over the Pilot Office
on Saturday last, was an emblem of our
once happy eountry-THE UNION OF
THIRTY-FOUR STATES-not for tho
Niger.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

ed dccorum, a number Of members Of The
Mcclellan Executive Committee Of New
York entered the hall With large and
handsome banner bearing portrai, Of the
hero Of Anlietan and the following en-.
tiazoned upon il in large characters
Mcclellan, our Coun,ry's Hope and
Plide ;" aid " If / cannot have tie com
,nand Of even nay own men all ask is ,o
lie permitted to share heir fate upon the
field If battle lie banner was carried
10 the canopy behind the Presidents chair,
where it was elevated, amid the widest
enthusiasm cf lie people, on the sight OF
that flag under which the brave and gall
liant Little Mac gave such distinguished
services TO bis country.
Gilnore's Band, from Boston, which
had been introduced upon the floor, salu
The banner Hilh Hail to the Chief ~
his, second time, invoked he enthusi-
asm Of the audience, Which found expires
sion as before In tlunders of applause and
IN the waving Of handkercLiefs.
While The cheers were vet deafening
Mr.. Vallandigham, of Ohio took the stand.
The vast audience Of thousands knew, as
by intuition, the words he had 10 utter,
and gree'ed him with fresh burst of ap-
plause so deafeuipg and continuous that it
was many minutes before silence could be
restored sufficiently for bis voice to be
heard.
Mr.. Vailandigham, Of Ohio. Mr.. Presi-
dent and gentlemen Of the convention ::
Ny position, in regard to the question Of
candidates, has not been doubtful previous
to or since tile commencement Of the ses
sion Of the conventions but am no. Of
the number who resolved to support
candidate ly beginning with protestation
against him, tCheerS from the first
moment we have assembled here to the
last, have been animated by but one
sentiment, and HAT nearest my heart-in
This convention peace, TO the end that
there may be peace in the land. Loud
and tumuI;uous applause now move,
Mr.. President, that the nomination ust
announced he declared to balhe unanimous
sense Of this convention. Loud and long
continued cheering.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

STORMY WEATHER.-Up to the present
writing "wednesday evening", We have
bad TO steamboat from Milwaukee, since
Saturday, on account of the boisterous
weather. A fleet of ten loaded vessels
have been wind bound in our river during
the same time unable to get out.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

~SIDHEE, in speaking of Members of
Congress for this District, says NJ.
WHHELER's term has just erpirea." We
supposed he held his office until the 4th
of next March. MARKHAM, why don't
you learn your dog better2 Our dog
knew far more than that.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

ARRIVED HONE. Our fellow citizen,
DR.. A. w. PRESTON, has arrived home for
good from the army, having honorably
seryed his three years. The Doctor has
poor health, but we hope will recupera,e
in a short time under the influence Of cur
healthy climate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

DEPARTED Brig. Gen. SALoMoN left
here on Tuesday, to resume his duties in
the field. His health greatly improved
during his stay, and many friends wish
him g safe return again TO bis family and
home. The General has ditinguished
himself in the present war, and no man
has a better record
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

@ Attention is directed TO the adver>
tiseinent Of Messrs. PIERCE and Mcguire
for recruits for the 9th Regiment. The
bounty is large, and the Eegimen:a pretty
safe one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

~ The steamer Georgia, formerly a
rebel 2riva,eer, bu: said 10 have been sold
to private parties, was captured by Fed
eral cruiser recently, in the british Chan.
mel. She had the British flag flying q,
the time, and her Captain has appealed to
the English governuen, for protection
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

kF In the battle between Gen. Sully
and the Indians, on the 2SLh Of July, the
savages had from 100 to 200 killed, and
suffered the loss Of considerable quantity
Of buffalo robes and furs. This is the re-
suit of year and a halt Of preparation
and the expenditure Of millions Of dollars.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-09-09

| cation from Illinois, understanding tina
Mr.. Cation wilhdraws his name. casts hel
vote for Geo. IL. Pendleion Z: Ohio. Lout
cheering
Mr.. raiker, of New Yo,k-ITaying cas1
her vote once entire for james Guthrie
against bis wishes, New York now votes
its entire strenth, thirty-three votes fol
George II. pendleton of Ohio. Great
applause.
Mr. Powell, Of Kentucky-I have the
honor, sir, while thanking the convention,
to withdraw my name from this canvass.
| The delegation from kentucky, which l
have the honor TO represent, would
change its vote that it be cast for George
|, H.. Tendleton, Of Ohio. Enthusiastic
cheering.l
Mr.. Robinson, Of Kentucky-At the
request Of Mr.. Guthrie, desire TO with
draw bis name from the canvass, and the
votes given for him are now cast for
George II. Pendleton, of Ohio. Great
applause.
Mr.. Price, of Missouri-Missouri With
draws the name Of John L. Phelps, and
casts her entire vote for George Ii. Pen
dleton, of Ohio.
The remaining States were then called,
and each State recorded its vote for Geo.
II. pendleson.
The Secre!ary-1hat makes the unani-
nous vote of this convention in favor of
George II. Pendleton, of Ohio. Deaien-
iuc and long continued applause, mingled
with many cries for Mr.. pendleton to come
forward.
Hon. George II. Psndleton, Of Ohio,
the nominee 70: Vice President then took
the stand, and, addressing the convention,
said:
Nh. President, AND GENTLEMEN Of THR
CoNvENTIoN-l have receiye ed with pro-
found sensihiity this mark Of the conf
dence and kindness Of the democracy ofthe
United States. can say no more than
This now. You will consider said all that
is proper for me to say upon an occasion
Of this kind. | can only promise IN tu-
ture. to erdeavor, with the same fidelity
that have lried to exercise in the past
i entire devotion to those principles " hich
lie at the very foundation Of our govern
men,, and which are the basis Of the Fed
eral constitution and of the ights Of the
States and af the liberties Of the individu-
al citizen- immense applause i shall
endeayor to be faithful to those principles
which lie at the very bottom of the organ
izaion Of The democratic party. An! |
hope, ave, my friends, animated with the
fervent hope that if, by the selection of
proper men, we can give true and faith
tul application to those principles, We will
again build up the shattered fabric of our
government ard hand it to the next gem
Grafton as we received it from the past
the mos, beautiful structure Of government
which the werld has ever seen. | again
tender to you, gentlemen, my grateful
nents for the compliment you
have done me- and leave the floor Long
and continued cheers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

her place, while the children took refuge
in her lap. The cry they uttered st,
tracted my attention, and l fastened to,
ward the door but my establishment
may well be conceived, when I found
the entrance to it barred in such a way.
Although the animal had not c me,
uuarmed was, escape seemed impossi-
bic ; yet [ glided gently, scarcely know
ing what moant to DO, to tho side Of
the house, up to the window Of my
chamber, where | knew my loaded gun
was standing. by a most happy chance,
| had set it in a corner close by the
window, so that | could reach it with
my hand for, as you may perceive, the
opening is too small to admit ofmy hav-
ing cot IN aud, still more fortunately
the door of the room was open, so that
l could see the whole danger Of the
scene, The lion was beginning to move,
perhaps with the intention u making
a spring, There was 10 longer any
time To think. | called softly to the
mother not be alarmed, and, invoking
the n1mc Of iho Lord, fired my piece
The ball pissed directly over the hair
of my boy head ard lodged in TIE
forehead Of The lion, Immediately above
his eyes, which shot forth, as it were,
sparks offre, and stretched him on the
ground 50 that he never stirred more -
Litcheastsjn'S TrayeIS IN South Af
rico.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

THE CosT OF PRINTING PAPER
But few newspaper readers are probably
aware of the fabulous prices that pub.
fishers have now to pay for printing
paper. Before the war, a fair article of
printing paper could be had for ten cents
per pound--now, the price for an info.
rior article, in Richmond, is stated to he
32--twenty times the old price. We
have just received 1 lot, manufactured
to order, il Georgia, after a delay Of
nearly four and a halEmonths, which
cost US, put down in Greensboro, nearly
twelve times as much as it would have
done before the war.
Taking into consideration the great
increase III the price Of paper, aud other
articles used in the publication business,
and in the expense of living, aud news,
paper subscriptions are much lower than
they can be afforded. Twenty dollars
per annum for a weekly, aud $50 to
800 for a daily, would not be 50 high
as pork at 81 per pound, beef 60 to 70
cents, common cotton cloth at S5--some
ask even $8--or wood 81 to $l5 per
load.
Two of the Atlanta dailies, we see it
stated, are now charging SIS per month,
and the other two, 81 per month
Greensboro Beacon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

A Coon Saor." 1t is now, said Yan
Wyek, more than two years since, in
the very place where we now stand, |
vontured to take one Of the most daring
shots that ever vas hazrded. My wife
was sitting within the door, tie children
were playing about her, and | vas with
out, busted in doing something to a wag.
on, when suddenly, though it was mid.
day, au enormous lion appeared, came
up, and quietly laid himself down in the
shade upon the very threshold of the
door Mywilc, either frozen with fear
or aware Of the danger attending any
attempt to fly, remained m~otionless in