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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

A PREMIUM Internationally Mrs
White Of Selma, Alabama, went through
the lines to Lexington, KY, and being a
sister of Mrs. Lincoln, was permitted to
20 on to Washington. On her return sew
eral weeks ago, she was allowed TO carry
nothing back. save uniform for very
dear friend Of her, WAC was battling in
the Southern cause. The uniform arrived
in the Cenfederacy several days since. and
on inspection all the buttons were found
to he posed OF gold coin-t"o and a
half, five. ten and twenty dollar gold
pieces set in tho wooden button and COW
cred with Confederate cloth. The gold
thus brought through IS valued .! between
thirty and forty thousand doiIars-s,l
sewea uuon a uniform.
The above is q remarkable instance Of
woman 6 ingenuity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

A band of English operatives from Ian
cashIre-some forty adults. male and fe.
male, with fair proportion oflittle folks
arrived at Waterville, Maine, the other
day, on their way to the mills at North
Vassalboro: They are shorter by a head
than the Maine Yankees.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

Mr.. Lincoln's so'called amnesty" proc
lama ton, was published in full in every
daily paper in Richmond, and the Enquirer,
jeff Davis organ, says: at was exactly the
Lincoln to make
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

N II. Crider, of the town Of Bruce, and
formerly Sergeant Of Co. F. 10th reet..
has been promoted to Lieut.. in the 10Th
U. S. Colored regiment, now on duty at
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

Who thinks Of calling Lincoln honest
any longer? We hear of "Old Abe" still
and never OF "honest Old Abe" Even tbs
bsvndlsss impudence Of the republican
editors sannet quite come thu. now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

SoIc.EKs AID SocIETY-The following
vegetables have been sentin by the Mission
Soldiers Aid Society:
barre. aud ! issg of picked cabbage,
!. KEY 81 psckied cucu ubers, :; pecks OF
parsnips, J pecks OF onions / bushels
tssts, 2 bushels Of potatoes, . pscks of
carrots. Mrs CELEsTIA Rswl, Pre-
NIss ELEAsea BARsE2, Sea
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

1t is reported that when the first Greek
fire shell exploded in Charleston, a COM
traband who witnessed it clapped his
hands and shouted "Ses dar! Rolls
laid an sgg!"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02
" 1T. Z II tt EI
JOHN ULSE,
WA. FLEMING.
Arrii LIST. 1864

April lst, lS6f. tOnlLnttes.
n B.-Proposi::ons VI, lie received the Special
Session the Board OF Supervisors of La Sale Coun
w. to be hold Ottawa the 2tth Inst a suitable
loo at ion for the Jal-and Court at some rn-
ture tme-rom property holders in South Ottawa and
ais for suitable location north OF Railroad Depot
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

q r \ \ ID
Shakspearean Masquerade!
sHAksPEARE'S BIRTHDAY.

The Thespian Society will hold GRAND STA Il
.SPEf REAv NiSQEERA DE, in honor of the Birth
day of the mnorta Shakespeare, On Friday Fleming,
april , a, at UdsiiRgrOR HdU The charasters as
viii he adopted from the Dramas of Shakespeare,
snd there be expected that occasion presenta
'ions only of Hamlet, 0theo, Lear, Shylock, Des
demona, Uphelis, &c, but a large of historical
and grotesque characters, including Sha Ks Pc
variety CT Shepherds, Shepherdesses Witches Fairies,
Spirits end Ghosts.
tertanmont and to insure for observance OF the
costumes, tickle Is of invitation viii be issued. The
Thespians design sending 10 Chicago and Peoria Tor
COSTUME, and any one wishing it, have, for a
small sum, the use of dress prepared to order, by
sending his name with designation of the costume
desired to member Of the Teespan Society early
as possible. MASKS can also be irecu ed a similar
qualification. for both gentlemen and ladies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

cannot do his freed spirit any harm; let
them have the body So the Armenians
won the day
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sealed Proposals.

Will be received by the unders committee APP
pointed by the Board of Supervisors of La sBle county
H.. until the 25ih day of April for the erection OF
Jail It Ottawa, Ill agreeab 20 the plans and eff
cations file in the Clerks office in Ottawa, and at
the ofc. of the Superintendent of the State Prison at
Joliet The plans specifications will be on exhibit
ton ut Ottawa until the lth inst, and from the 18th
TO the 18Th Joliet. and from the 18th TO the 25h at
Ottawa.
PAYMENTS for the work will be made fast as the
worN progresses.
The Coamitee the right to reject all propo
sails made for the work. if not deemed advantageous
TO tha county. ELMER BALDWLN,
D. LIAINGEH,
". H. PRICE,
ILIIn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

For !.aI-. Mice. fsoaC:Ies, SEt>- FED
Isu.s. Moths ri Ear~. ~ ooicDs. &c.
:n.ecrs SO Plant. EcT.fs. Animals,
&c. &c.
Pu Up IN &c Be- and e. 10 Boxes Bottles a2d Fl2sks
- and s. sizes foE H5GELs, PUHlC IH.rTCTIoS., ic
,Ou'y infaIi.bIe remedies kno vn."
Frrs gtau Psisons.''
tstdHr- crsG. to the Human Fan1y.'
Rats CON. Of their no - 10 die -
$50 J wholesale 10 al large elites.
..- Sr!a ~ all Druggists and Retailers everywhere.
--sF@ TFgg tpF Of all worthless limitations.
E-sg- see tAa. CcsrAEs Is each Box Bottle,
S-y-Address gEESEs1 COSCAis.
,y@~PElx,1rLE DFP0T 4S1 BaoDwAT, Y. /.
~ 50 ! by all Wholesale dad Retail Druggists in OF
ava II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02
SsEAWEs. SHAWL.
GROCERIES.

Our stock vii al times be fresh, anI a. tie Loves.
Ca-I Prices.
For th- liberal ps-rr pestr -=I FOR th. past
season, sc would return our sincere thanks our
friends aad customers. a shall e4I-ayor. by sell
lag cod a. s-. ?. Gifts. to merit continuance OF
your favor. CAMERON Z EBERHARD.
Ol:4wl, Apr ,. .-Gi.
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. Y = c. GO ID 8 ,
BOOTS HIND SHOES,
GROCERIES & CROCKERY,

Which prepared to sell to Cash Buyers and
Prompt Payers, at such Prices tina: il will be fyr The
Interest of every call and examine our stock
before purchasing elSeahere.
Our stock WILL a. all times, be full and pete with
all articles in line and, all . our Goods
bought OF first hands and Tor Cash, are enabled
offer Inducements that cannot be approached by any
other House in this city. Our stock OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

JEFFERSON FARMER, Gen. Ag't.
OfEeS'E 81 WASHINGTON ST.
p. o. Drawer or tIiISA%o ILL.,.
AGENTS sATEED-rhroughou Mcbgan,-
Indinnd, Illinois, wiscGnsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Nebrasa,. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02

Plaid ard Striped Lis!e, Thread POpns Scotch do,
striped AID Plain Mohars, Mozambiques, Lawn. E,
JacOues, Striped and Figured French MsslEs English
and French Prints. best make; America 2 do, Deain.
ChslHs, Domestic Gingham>, Scotch do, Plain and
Figured Bareges, Back aEk Fancy silks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02
E,nDroideTies and White Goods

We would call particular attention to this depart
ment, surpasses anything in this city Plain and
striped Swiss Mus, CambTcs Jaconets, Irish Linens,
Book Null .'ansOoS do; Check and Stri.sed CaILrcs
E.s.li, LlHu. Il -.Ilrts- 4
The New York herald., 1864-08-09


out material change.
FRmGnTs we're lower to Great Britain, with rather
more doing at the reduced rates Engagements TO Liver
pool American vessels 60 900 bushels wheat at i'd
100 bbls aour at ls l0d. 2s 240 tons iogwood at
2la Cd, and per steamer 500 bbs pork at 4s 10000
bushels wheat AT 9d, $500 boxes cheese at $685. and
ITO hhds. shoulders at 50s To london, per American,
1000 bbls flour at 2s 7d, 1000 bushels wheat at ID,
III bulk 40 tons oil cake at OBS Cd per neutral 60 pack
ages tobacco 30s and per 200 bbs -four at
2s Cd 900 boxes cheese at sos, 400 bbs pork at 4s.
3D., aud some becswax at id To Glasgow, per Amer-
eau 1900 bbs flour at 2s and so Geo feet oak plank at
SOS. per thousand superficial feet British brig
Gs per quarter Bsitish ship 900 tons, TO Antwerp,
5000 bbs petroleum, about 6s ten schooners from st.
Martins TO New York, salt, at lie. per hushel.
MoLAssEs I'VE quote sales OF $50 nhds. Cuba musco-
vado at 9oc. q Soc.
PnousIoNs.--Tne pork market quite active,
but lower; sales 1900 bbls., at $50 q $50 rs for
old mess. s3S % for do S3S for prime and $36
prime mess Beef duh; sales 200 bbs at S1a SIS for
country mess, So S. for country prime, SIS $40 for
repacked mess and s22 S2S for extra do Prime mess
quiet $50 s35 Cut meats quiet with sales eco
packages, lac 4iic. for shoulders and tic for
hams We sales OF eco sugar and bagged hams
at pc. Lard firm sales 900 bbls, 81 10 22c,
Including 100 bbs at 1885, Butter and cheese quiet at
previous prices.
PTaoIEux Eeccipts none. with good export demand.
The market rer for both crude and refined crude
about lc. and rcGued 1c. &c, higher The sales
5000 bbls crude at Sc 2sc 8 900 do refined,
this month aud next and 500 do free at SIC. 81 kc.
RIcE was quiet at previous prices.
SuGAR-The demand was moderate with sales OF abou.
l9s .hhds Cuba at oraabout o1c refined active and
q m.
TAILow quiet, and prices without decided chsuge;
sales co 600 lbs l9c. 1890. ordinary prime.
WIsEEY.-Receipis, 2 1853 bbs Tue market ruled dull
at 81 e 81 II, with sales or ], 600 bbls.
The New York herald., 1864-08-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

koNDAY, August Sc P. NJ
7s eject q the expansion OF the currency 10 de
precatng tis value real property is beginning 10 DC
severely felt unressonaby property owners are
becoming somewhat alarmed in view OF further pros
Iectve decline gold value OF real estate, railway
stocks and other mmobe sources or wealth we esii
the value Of the stocks OF twenty OF our principal
railways undermentioned at their market price on the
LIST OF the current month and calculate gold at premium
OF hundred and fifty niue, shall find that II has de
clined 40 Al per from its value in gold. The fol-
loving statement in which the value OF the stocks is es
mated at The market rates OF July and gold at ESQ., will
make the comparison clearer
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

grades under large receipts and only moderate inqu
~ rom trade exporters The sales include 10 900
bbs State and Western 900 Southern and $50 Cana
dian Rye -four continued scarce and fancy prices were
paid for small LOTS 400 bbls. were reported at so
sil Corn meal firm, with sales OF 500 bbls at IS
for Jersey S. 50 for oaorc aad 50 10 Brandy
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

plry extending from the Hudson 70 the Delaware, and
With provision for sinking fund for the redemption OF
the at maturity. Tho Issue OF bonds viii be 10 prd
vide the purchase OF additional equipment and 70
complete the necessary double track, erect engine
spd machne buildings. with other improvements the
company have in view TO make the road FIRST class
through route for passengers coal and other Transports
tiou.
The following table shows the gross monthly earnings Of
the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad since the
The New York herald., 1864-08-09
TWO HIfSDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.


Scaled proposals will be reccived at the Comp;roers Of
nee until Tuesday, Angus. 16 1894 a. two o'clock NJ,
when the will be publicly opened for the whole or
OF the OF two hundred thousand dollars OF
THE New York County Court House Stock authorized by
chapter 2t Laws or 1854 and by ordinance Of the
Board approved the Mayor Nav 1884
The said prov de additional for the
Chambers 1t will bear interest at the rate Of six
rer cent Per payable annually on the hrst day
Of May and November in each year and the principal viii
be redeemed as follows viz
One hundred thousand dollars the nrs. day OF Novem
Der 1887; and
bcr. 1888
The proposals will amount OF stock desired and
the price per hundred dollars thereof and the
whose proposals accepted will thereupon be required TO
deposit with the County Treasurer the sums awarded TO
them respectively. ~
On presenting Comptroller the receipts Of the Conn
ty Treasurer deposits the parties will be entitled
h receive certificates equal the par value of
awarded 10 them bearing interest from the dates
Of payments.
ach proposition should he sealed and endorsed "Propo
sails New York County Court House Stock and
closed envelope addressed to the Comptroer
The right reserved ect all OF the bids II the
interests Of the county require n ,,ru
Comptroller
CfrY NEW YORK.. DEPARTMENT FINANCE, CoHPIRoL-
LvRs Orstcg August g. 1854
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

MONDAY, hugust S-b ?. N.
hsHu Receipts, 81 bbls Sales 30 bbls pots al si3
90; pearls nomnaiy SIS co.
BRry psrvrrs Receipts, eo1i2bbs hosr, 100 bbs and
I2i p.Ss corn meal io6,3io bushels wheat, loss01 o.
corn a. SIS DO oats and 22s d. The -four market
vss depressed. and se. . To- ever on ibe comri:o
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

The wheat market also depressed and very K-
regular closing at &c SC. off from SATURDAYS quota
ons The decline n freghts and reduction in prices led
from local miers Sales 150 600 bushels at 81 90 SO SO
for Chicago spring. 50 20 So 80 Tor Milwaukee club,
red Western and So Sc So 90 amber Mic Rye
was nominaly 81 95 Corn Ic. &c. lower. withy
fair business at the decline, the market closing rather
more steady sales 100 600 bushels at 81 50 SIS Cor
Western mixed including load OF choice at 81 551f,
and 81 81 81 53 for unsonnd Oats steady. but
rather quiet as CSC. ST. Barley malt Inactive.
Co1ToN Tho demand fair, and prices were de.
Cidedy higher, with sales OF $50 bales We quote
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

THE ADVERTISER WOULD LIKE TO FORM TIE AC.
gusln.ancs Of middle aged ssn'lssn w1n na sS.cov
ate Address for three days Mrs. NJ Glide 2orrssoWu
Post odce, Carte Dc visits u convsnienI
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

sis5 sos 5o7 2i l50 SIS 452a 72s 1853 27s 1903
Clearing for the week ending July go 5000 l3p 73l 06
Clearing for the week ending August o. 3e2 l55746 IL
Balances for the week ending July 3d.. 13s2152 ST
Balances for The week ending August o.. 200 10
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

TOun Nn0 TO bDAN-AT SIX PER CENT
for I've years or longer
- on New forx city property.
iOFSPu MASON. No 6& Pine st. rooms 10 and IL,
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

THE GOULD 4 CURRY SILVER MfNrNo COMPANY
has declared dividend for July OF hty dollars Der
foot IN god payable through the Bank Of California on
stock registered tor dividends in New York and after
No 80 Pine street. ''
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

TINTED STATES PETROLEUM COMPANY a. Ex.
- change PLACES, room %, New YORK August 8, 1874
bsve this day declared quarterly diviena OF three per
cent free OF government Tar payable and after the 18th
inst j. ERLsON TAPPAH Treasurer,
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

VYoNA vIpE-A GENTLEMAN, 81 YEARS OF AGE.
u OF GOOD persopa looks well educated and hy de-
sIres wife An American birth His susness for somo
Now on visit the states he wishes 70 procure one
not over rs OF to be perfectly healthy pre-
possessing appearance and o. good name and fame
Ssnce for resdence abroad OF fom three 1--WE II
healthy and beautiful city 10 the South OF Spain Please
answer carte de vse stating color OF eyes and hair
present position ana oircumA,Ances also giving
This advertisement Is IN good faith and u carte De ve
not satisfactory H. with letter will be reurned ~ mall IN
msdiatey. Address for four days Mr.. H. L. Alsop New
Vov pOgt onncc.
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

CUBsrITUTEs NOW ON HAND FOR THOSE WHO
- apply to JOHNSON COLMAN, No. Is Grand street.
near the ferry, Williamsburg, N Y.
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

CUBSTITUTES.-TWO MEN, IN WANT OF SUBSTI-
- tutes furnished at fair rates ap-
plying soon personally by note to RUMRELL Is John
u
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

= coming draft furnished At reasonable prices without.
Reference given If required Apply at the old established
Office, l3S Eleventh street, corner of Sixth avenue
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

CUBsTITUTEs PUT INTO THE NAVY ANSWER FOR
- drafted in army and easily obtained. We
ars near the navy yard gate and are furnishing twenty
nish ifty substitutes each dav after this week.
REUBEN NOSE. Seanenis Bank
No. 1913 York street, Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

mn r n ARMY NAVY OR MARTrR-.NY MAN
6OCV wishing 10 Join the army caS haye choice Of re-
sJnent and receive hundred and 0fty doiars
Ssnd by calling At No. Hcm street, SrookYu, two blocks
from Pukou forry.
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

cyUBsTITuTES vANTED.-THE VERY HIGHEST
- bounty, cash in hand pad for substitutes as soon
accepted with choice service either army navy
Apply at the old established Office. l36 Eleventh street,
Sixth
The New York herald., 1864-08-09

90 On0-sEvEN PER CENT FIRST MoRToAGg
.O.UUU on -four story brown stone House In williams
hnrr, worth double two years 70 run bondsnan Al Ap.
ry mipedatsiv to ID. ID 0RRELL rs Cedar street
The New York herald., 1864-08-09
FINANCIAL.

O0O SvEsT in IN Sarens EmAL SUMS 4
used in The purchase Of Dwellings and Store Property.
JOSEPH MASON No. So Pine street. rooms l0 and ii.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-08-10
Hon. J. ". .Longyear.

We have heard the most ilattcring news
from an parts Of this Congressional District
In relation to tie denomination OF Hon
JoHN W. LONoVEAE. the present incumbent
We know no reason why he should not bee
unanimously re-nOminated and elected. for
certainly no man mas ever served his conn
try in the capacity of Congressman. and
come home with a better record. He has
been faithful % the welfare Of the District
sacrificing every moment Of time that could
boz spared from the sessions in visiting the
different Departments. looking after the in
terest Of some person Ofhis District. Manv
a poor woman whose husbands life has been
sacrificed on the battle field. VIII thank him
for his attention and efforts in procuring
the remnants Of pay and bounty that We're
her due No man has been overlooked. no
matter what his politics We're. Ifhe could
be Of service to any one. il has been cheer
fully rendered. and often at a great expense
10 himself His reputation a. an able. ju-
dici0us. honest Legislator j. second 70 no
man that occupies a chair IN the Represen-
talive Hall. and the Republicans Of this
District cannot afford % loose the service
Of - valuable an officer.
In politics Mr.. LOngyear l. sound. His
very able speech on the Reconstruction Bill
is master piece. that has found favor and
very fattering notice wherever II has been
read lie being one Of the best read law
yers 0fthe state and his experience in Wash
ington viii make him valuable Member OF
rhe next House Isg- %. Nel-s.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-08-10
A Heavy Wager.

The san Francisco Alta California gives
the following account of a strangely cOnsti-
ted wager About ten months since two
gentlemen of that city agreed TO the follow
ng conditions:
Ifthe union forces did not capture Rich
mond within thirty days from that date he
was 10 give his opponent single sound
eatable apple. ii Richmond held ont sixty
days he was 10 give him two apples: and
SO on. doubling the number for each month
until Richmond was takcn-to the end of
time If that event did not occur before. -
Nine months have passed since the first ap-
pie was handed over and the list of apples
delivered al the end ofthe successive months
IS as follows l, ,, /. :, 10, -, 6i, l2s 256
total 5l2. Thus far il is all 4 GOOD Joke
and the lOOser has paid all iOriclls regularly
with a good grace, but yesterday il ruined
a ten-dOllar piece 10 meet the demand -
Apples are - 10 20 cents per pound and il
took a iifty-pound box
Should Richmond be- taken within the
present month. be would get hack all the
apples he has lost and one mere which, as
the price will then be al the very highest
notch, would make him more than even;
but, should il hold out year longer. and
hc continue To pay his LOSSES. his last pay
ment would cost him $40, sG0 and he would
be Ssl. 900 out; and. should the war last
from this date as much longer as il has al
ready lasted since its commencement. no
nation on earth could begin 10 meet the
terms of the wager. even allowing il 10 he
reduced 10 cash basis. and the payment
tO be- made in greembacks.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-08-10
a Remarkable Guerrilla Hunt.

\ very remarkable incident. which hap
pened ai Grconyiile East Tennessee. iu the
latter part nf last MAY. was related io u-
yesterday Col. Il. A. Crawford. hearing
that there Was party of guerrillas proWl-
ing about GrecuNiiie. took his company
and started 90 make them "a visit On
reaching the outskirts of the town. the hor-
~es of the guerrillaS We're found hitched in
lance corners. ami other places. while the
dl-mountcd riders We're enjoy ing themselves
greatly with their friends. some were eat
iug. some drinking some smoking. all
wholly iorgeiiul that the enemy sometimes
cOmeih ike "a thief im the night. Colonel
Crawford counted the horses and stationed
q good mark-man in ambush 10 bee ready
to salute each guerrilla when he jumped ON
his horse. This being done. he ordered q
party of hi- men 10 gallop through the town
at "a terrible rate shooting and Yelling TIA,
guerrilla, hearing the Hproar. broke ano
ran out pt the back doors. down alleys. ano
every other way. towards their horses.
Uniucky Wighi~, for just as each guerrilla
seized tAe bride of bis horse. pop, pop
pop, rang the carbiu,- OF the anhu-cadcl
men. until tWeniy-thrce rebels iel dead
each one pierced through The head with
ball It j. remarkable that every one fel
0n his back. with his arms thrown. az il Il
ward of The inevitable missile. Not one %
Col CraHiorl'- men Wa. hurt.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-08-10
Senator Sherman on President Lincoln.

senator Sherman ofOhio. spoke in Cincin-
matt saturday night responding 10 a s,r-
enade. and expressed hi, opinion of Mr.. Lin
coin as follows
Il have seen great deal of Mr.. Lincoln
In my official relations with him have had
occasion 10 differ with him sometimes. very
decidedly; but | feel bound To say that
when his measures had been examined crit
cally. and under the light OF all the surroun-
ding circumstances they have been found
wise and successful His Proclamation OF
Emancipation was not made until every
loyal man must have felt that the slaves
were either 10 be mustered on our side or
against u.s. They were employed "a. the
most valuabl aid To the rebels and would
have continued 10 he their most valuable
auxiliary were it not that the idea offreedom
has impaired their value a. slaves The ar
ming of slaves was postponed till the preju-
dices of0ur people gave way 10 the absolute
demand for troops 10 occupy and hold inn
p0riant positions in the South.
There i not single act of Mr.. Lincoln
that | can recall hut has been Justified by
events. unless it has been hi- earnest desire
10 conciliate his political adversaTes, and
these surely should not denounce him f0i
this. lie has occupied position Of great
/ er difficulty than any man in our generation
and If You could see the anxious s0licitude
with which be performs all the duties OF his
Office the patient endurance, the care and
kindness with which he recOnciles OppO-
sing opinions. YOU would know how wei
grounded his popularity i with the masse-
Of the people.