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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-07-30

undersold. ~ u.
Old fashion credit played ont. am compelled To buy
every dollars worth Of Goods SELL for cash. submit 10
Hence change my plan te and on al goods that do
sell on time the credit must be short Four times year
on the rst OF July, October January and AprI want 10
settle all book accounts. Ny customers will do me great
ayor they have running accounts with mo- call and set
tie agreeabiy to these terms, need the cash. 75
Jefferson, June 27, 1854. HENRY TALcOTr.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14


The mistake Is explained in the subsequent &C
ton Of the Court The Judge, upon examining
the complaint. was of the opinion that it was in
sufficient, and therefore changed the ruling that
bad been made
Both cases being thus in the Supreme Court.
your view of the case was presented By Messrs.
RAND & HALL. who filed brief. aud also your
ponderous and logical letter to Mr.. WISsLow,
and by Hon. JOSEPH E. MCDONALD. who repre-
sented the bond-holders. making an elaborate
oral argument.
The cases were then decided. and opinions
delivered. that appear in 20th Ind. The Court
held that no monev could be taken from the
treasury without appropriation bill; that there
was no appropriation to pay the interest on the
public debt. and the officers of State had no au-
thority to pay it.
The subject involved in this controversy was
one of vast importance. involving the honor of
the State. 1t was proper subject for judicial
decision, it was matter that could only be
settled definitely by the courts.
/ have shown. l think. by the testimony Of
your own political friends, that the suits, origi
mated in good faith, were instituted publicly and
in no unusual manner; that they we're in the Su-
preme Court leeitimately. and that all the pro-
ceedngs in that Court we're such as to result in
a full and fair investigation.
IL is not my province to attempt to prove that
the judges were honest in the conclusions arrived
at by them and, until some better evidence than
your opinion is produced of their want of integri
ty. their personal and political friends will not
enter the list. cfn ts
As to the correctness Of their conclusions,
their opinions are published. If you feel capable
of proving them unsound. why not. like manly
gentleman. undertake the task instead Of seeking
to excite iiI-feeling against them personally. by
charges and iusinuations that you know to be
unfoundedf
The length of this communication forbids my
iudplging in such reflections as would otherwise
deem appropriate. M
OSCAR B. HoRD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14


The case is simply this: Deputy Provost Mar
shal skeep suspects that Monkeimer has stolen
horse, OF prevented the returning Of horse, or
something else belonging to the Federal Govern
ment, and he, without any charge being legally
preferred, arrests Monkeimer, confines him in
felons cell till it suits bis convenience to send
b M to military headquarters. Now, If be can do
this in one case. he can do il in all. and arrest
every human being in his county and serve
them in the same way, IL he can find jail room
enough; and II Deputy Provost Marshal Skeen
can do il in his county, then the Deputy Provost
Marshals Of all the counties in the United States
can do il, and thus every citizen OF the United
States may be arrested. imprisoned and sent 10
military headquarters at the mere pleasure of
these military policemen and all the States laid
at once at the feet Of military power. We can
not assent to this doctrine. Ii would establish
the most terrific despotism the world has ever
witnessed. And itis not improper 70 add here
the remark that Indiana has never been in a con-
dtion to justify, according to any established
principle Of law, the superceding of the judicial
by the military power, In the prosecution and
punishment of crime; yet II is now matter of
amazement, with we look back and see to what
extent this has been practced, and the rights of
personal liberty and personal security Disregard
ed Said Lord Coke. even in his partially bar
barous age: "When the courts of justice be
oPCht ohu euc JUICES "tu u'"'Sscio VI e'io e@uiS
may by law protect men from wrong and VIC
lence. and distribute justice to ALL II is said to be
time Of peace. So, when by invasion, insurrec-
ton. rebellions or such like the peaceable course
OF justice is disturbed and stopped, the
courts be- as 1t we're, shut up Il silent inter iegcs
arnia. then IL is said to be time Of war" Coke's
Com. on Lift. Lib. iii. chap 7, sec. ALP, o. 249.
6, as quoted in law Wheat Int. Law, p. sos,
note
When has been the time that the Courts both
State and Federal, were not ready to act, and
able TO act. in Indiana. and that their officers
could not arrest. and bring 20 them for punish
ment, upon legal warrant, any man charged, &C
cording to the forms of law prescribed by our
Constitution. with crime?
We may say word upon another point; and
that is that the orders OF superior officer to an
| inferior, to do an illegal action. may not be a
protection from liability. on the part of such in
ferior officer, In the performance of such act.
This was settled in the case Of Mitchell v, Har-
mony, l3 How (U. 81 Rep, lis. See. also,
Kendall v. The United States. IL Pet, 6I2, 6l3;
Mostyn '. Fabrigas. Cowper. l6l,
! Indeed, il is the English doctrine that general
warrants from the Crown or Privy Council to do
illegal acts will not protect those who execute
them See Fisher " McGirr, / Gray MASS.
Rep, I, S O.; 2 Am. L. Reg, p 460
Per Curiom The judgment below is affirmed
with costs
John K Cravens, for appellant.
Edwin p Ferris, for appellee.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
L @. McCoLLuMl
p MoDoSALD, oe''e'"f'es

The SrnEcH or Ma. VooRHEEs.-The Wash
ington correspondent OF the New York Journal
of Commerce thus comments upon the speech Of
Mr. VooRHKEs, delivered in the House on Satur-
day last:
But the speech of the day. which will attract
the most attention from the national public, was
that Of Mr.. voorhees,. of Indiana. He always
speaks without notes, but never without appearing
to know exactly What lie intends to say He is
most clear headed thinker. graceful in his
manner. and has partiality for we'll turned SEN
fences, which are always IN keeping with the most
correct taste. One point which he made caused
general stare, and Was in substance as follows:
THE Government" said he, lis diving. dying.
DYING and, after touching allusion to the
mourners. he added that nothing could save us
as a Repablic, unless the people. who were the
real holders of power, should arise in their
strength aud assert their rights. But he said
many things which riveted the attention of those
present. aud any attempt TO sketch his argument
would be futile, That thepeope of this country
have not heard the last of Mr. Voorhees, rs a
statesman. is a self-evident proposition. Wheth-
er we agree with him or not. we are bound to &C
knowledge his genius and very decided ability.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14

Weunderstand that Col. CONRAD BAKER, As
sistant Provost Marshal General for Indiana, has
officially notified Judge PERxNs Of the Supreme
Court of the State. that be has issued writs of
habeas corpus in'contrax ention to the Presidents
proclamation, and further thar he, Col. BAKER.
regarded it to be his duty to report the fact to
headquarters. We also learn that judge
PERKINS. in response to this notfca-
ton. stated that he had done nothing
inconsistent with his duty as a citizen and
ajudge. and that refusal to issue the writ in the
cases that he bad granted them would have been
violation of his obligations to the constitution
and the laws to which all owe a common allie
glance. We know not what may be the result
of this conflict between the civil and military au
thorities, but If the civil power is thus to be over
ridden 10 a state loyal to the government and in
which its laws and DEGREES can be maintained and
enforced by the civil authorities arbitrnry or des
potc power dlsplaces constitutional government
and the rights and liberties of the citizen are as
insecure aud will be as little respected as in
France or Austria.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
WASHINGTON, March s.
HOUSE


Mr. Kasson presented n resolution OF the Iowa
Legislature in favor Of soldiers discharged in
consequence of wounds disability being en-
ployed IN situations which they are competent to
fill under Government, and heartily indorsing the
policy of paying soldiers and sailors of African
descent the same as is given to white soldiers
and sailors for similar services. Referred 10 the
Military Committee
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury to
sell from time to time at his discretion. any gold
in the Treasury over and above the amount
which in his opinion may be required by the gov
eminent for the pavmen; Of interest on the pub
lie debt. and other purposes.
Mr. Boutwel's amendment, heretofore offered,
was adopted
In lieu OF this, and as a substitute for the orig
inal bill to authorize the Secretary Of the Treas
ury to anticipate the payment Of the interest on
The public debt from time TO time. with or
without a rebate of interest, the coupons as to
him may seem expedient
The bill in this amended form was passed. 90
against "a
The Deficiency bill was taken up
The House concurred in the larger number of
the Senate's amendments, but disagreed to others
The bill win be returned TO the Senate.
Mr. Schenck, from the Military Committee,
recommended dropping unemployed Major and
Brigader Generals. Postponed until Tuesday
next
The Senate bill establishing uniform ambu
lance system was passed.
The bill making the Provost Marshal General
n Brigadier was passed
A bill was reported securing homesteads to
soldiers and sailors on coniscated rebel lands
Ordered to be printed.
Adjourned
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
HOUSE.

Adjourned.

The Senate bill for The admission Of Nevada
and Colorado into the Union States, will be
considered on the 18th. that day being set apart
for territorial business.
The House passed the Senate bill the better
to carry out the law regulating trade and inter-
course in the Indian Country, so as more etfectu-
ally TO exclude spirits from the Indian unde
penalty. I
The House passed the Executive, Legislative
and Judicial officers appropriation bill. which
provides mainly for salaries, &c. heretofore fixed
by law. r -.
Mr.. Julian. of Ind. reported an amendatory
homestead bill to facilitate preliminary privileges
Of settlers. t,s. ~ i
an officer of the House.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
SENATE.
The c.ld hill came a

The Gold bill came up. q : II rt .-..a.--
Mr. Hendricks modified lis amendment of yes
terday so ss to provide that the Secretary Of the
Treasury is authorized 10 dispose Of any gold
not necessary for payment for war materials and
supplies, or for the debts of the United States
then due; provided that the sum paid shall be
received at it's value in New \ ork compared
with legal tenders. ro..-
Mr.. Hendricks addressed the Senate, and q
discussion ensued between him and Mr.. Sber-
man. .I..
The House Gold bill was then passed with Mr..
Sherman, and with further amendment BY Mr..
Doolttle restricting the anticipation Of the pay
ment Of interest on the public debt 10 period Of
one year ,1. -. 49,. rs
The Senate then resolved that when It adjourns
il be until Monday.
Mr.. Fessenden presented the report Of the
conference committee on the deficiency bill, which
was agreed to.
The Post Office bin was teen called up and
passed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
HOUSE.


The House passed the Senate bill constituting
Parkersburg. w. Va, as a port of delivery.
Mr.. Herman, n r., offered q preamble. setting
forth that q. s. go
Whereas, the law exempts from taxation the q.
8. bonds, thus enabling the corporations and in
dividuals 70 Withdraw large amount OF personal
estates from the taxation, and exercising the
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14

THE ARxy.-Oen. Washington said "tbe ar
my are the mere agents of the civil power. Out
Of camp, they have no other authority than citi-
zens; and their offences against the laws are TO
be examined. not by military officer. but by a
magistrate They are not exempt from arrests
and indictments for violations Of the laws"
And again be says "the distinction between
well regulated army AMI mob. is the good order
and discipline Of the former, and the licentious
and disorderiy behavior Of the latter"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14

a. Wilson, Of Massachusetts, stands aioof
from present Presidential squsbbles. His motto
is the niger first
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14

A German correspondent of q Boston radical
paper writes from Washington as follows: ..
, GAS for Mr. Lincoln he has not the least inter
est for me. He Is, from every ideal view. total
null-a good natured monster, totally devoid of
ideas, upheld simply by his concealed cunning.
quality which harmonizes well with coarse
ness Here, in Washington, he has few friends.
All speak of him with contempt. -
His love of show alone would excite any republi-
can indignation Two cavaIerist hold continual
guard at bis gate, and two infanterises at the en-
trance of his door. Mrs Lincoln. they say. wants
it SO, and, 10 please her, the Republican Presi
dent must make lacqueys of dozen Republican
citizens every day. Even in Europe no Prince
permits himself such humbug. Congress ought
TO take hold Of this matter ra
lone of the most prominent politicians in
Washington told me he heard Mr. Lincoln say,
'The best policy u TO have no policy at all
replied. Translated into German. that means it
is best to have no principles at all. aud as little
sense as possible. This is apsly expressed by
our German provelb: He gets along by his stu
pidity.' And it Is very simple; for those who are
smarter make use Of him. and those who are still
more stupid aid him"
Goop.-From the Congressional Globe. of the
LIST, we get the following: ~.
Mr.. Cox offered the following resolution, which
was read considered, and agreed TO: r.-s sl.s
Resolved. That the rebellion be, and the same
is hereby abolished. 6s
As that settles the question, We hope now
that we shall have no more Of the rebellion
States.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
SENATE.

Mr. Foote presented petition from Eli Thayer
praying the passage of a law con6scating the
lands OF the rebels and distributing them among
freemen.
On motion Of Mr.. Sumner the bill repeating
all acts for the rendition of fugitive slaves was
made the special order for Wednesday.
Mr.. Herman offered the following:
Resolved, That quorum Of the Senate con
sists OF majority OF the Senators duly chosen and
qualified.
Resolved, That ia majority ofthe Presidents
electors, duly appointed and qualified, vote for
one person, he is the President.
Resolved, That il the election of the President
devolves on the House of Representatives and
the votes Of majority of the States represented
in the House be cast for one person, he is the
President
Referred to the Committee Judiciary and
ordered TO be printed.
The Senate went into an executive session az
ter which !; adjourned,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
HOUSE.



The House unanimously passed bill increas-
lug the pensions of Revolutionary survivors,
twelve in number, TO one hundred dollars add.
tional per annum TO cease at their death.
Mr.. Arnold. from the Committee on Roads
and Canals, reported n bill ior the construction
of ship canal for the passa &c of armed naval
vessels from the MississippI liver into the north
ern lakes, as il provides for the issue Of over
Sl3OOO,OOO OF the bonds, il regarded in
the nature Of appropriation bill, and therefore
under the rules it was decided that the bill must
receive its consideration in the Committee of the
W hole CD the State of the Union.
Mr.. Arnold. still occupying the floor, reported
a bill similar to the above.
Mr.. Brown objected to the second reading of
the bill, and the question, therefore. REQUIRED in
the rejection OF the bill.
Messrs. Arnold, Norton, Davis and others
briefly urged that the bill should receive full
sideration. owinglo lis great importance.
Mr.. Stevens said he should vote 10 reject this
bill similar one already before the Com
mittee OF the Whole where IL could be fully
discussed.
The consideration of the bill postponed
until Monday week.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
legislative. executive and judicial appropriation
bill.
A bill granting pensions TO surviving soldiers of
the war of 1912 was introduced by Mr.. Spaul-
ding. .it.r
Adjourned
SENATE
The amendment of Mr.. sherman to the House
bill. authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury TO
anticipate the payment of the interest the
public debt, and providing for the sale of the
surplus gold now on hand, came up in the special
order
Mr.. Sherman explained the effect of the amend
ment.
Mr.. Hendricks opposed IL, and moved TO amend
il by directing tho Secretary af the Treasury to
sell the surplus gold in the Treasury at public
auction after five days notice in the Washington
and New York papers,
The morning hour expired and the subject was
postponed till to morrow mood.
Mr. Pomeroy being entitled to the ioor began
lengthy speech on the equalizng bill, in the
course of which he announced the authenticity
of the Chase circular. and proceeded to lay down
the platform of the Chase party.
Mr. Wilkinson replied 70 Mr.. Pomeroy.
The amendfbSht of MI Davis 70 the bill equal
izing the pay of the soldiers rejected and the
bill passed by ayes 81. nays 6.
Mr. Sumner presented memorial Of the Lowell
manufacturers against the extension OF Good
years paten.. Referred.
A bill granting frankiug privilege to the Presi-
dent and Vice President was passed.
Mr.. Sumner reported a bill providing that the
proclamation of emancipation o. January /. 1863,
be adopted and enacted as a statute Of the United
States.
The bill granting land TO aid in the construc.
ton Of road from ST. Paul 10 Lake Superior
was passed. 4
The Vice President received n dispatch
nouncing the passage of the emancipation proc
lamation by the Virginia Constitutional conven-
ton.
Adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
Hay; Hepublicanrsm and Arbitrary
Power VS.. constitutional Liberty.

When, few years ago, tho Republican party
came into power, one of its FIST deeds was to
enact the Maine law prohibiting anybody from
making or drinking cider, wine, beer ale. &c.
except, &c. IS
Under this tyrannical measure. BEkBE, HAIR
MON, and many others. were consigned to prison
until released by the Supreme Court. 10.
wRreHr, then having commenced to fall from
grace, signed the bill.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14
rH1RTY-E1GHTH CONGRESS.
wAsHISsros. March 7.


Mr. Cox offered a resolution calling upon the
President. If compatible with public interest, to
inform the House what steps he has taken or is
about to take for the exchange OF prisoners and
that he communicate all the published CORES
pondsnce ia relation 10 the said exchange.
Mr.. Dawes. OF Massachusetts,, objected, and so
the resolution lies over.
The House proceeded to the consideration OF
the Senate amendment to the deficiency bill
On motion of Mr.. Doolittle the bill granting
lands to aid in the construction of railroad from
St. Paul TO the head of Lake Superior was post
poDed until Thursday.
Mr.. Brooks made speech denouncing the ex-
travagance in military expenditures.
Mr.. Stevens thought if the items in his bill
were improper the gentleman could vote them
down.
Mr.. Smith, OF Kentucky, advocated the item
of $4,000 for medical attendance Of contra.
bands.
Mr. Mallory; of Kentucky, opposed it. wishing
to confne appropriations to those actually en-
poyed in the army.
After long debate the House adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-14

Next came the attempt Of the Republicans to
annul that provision of the Constitution which
ordains that no money shall be drawn from the
treasury but upon appropriations made by law,
and to induce che executive officers to put their
hands into the treasury atdiscretion and takeout
the money. Here. again. the Supreme Court
upheld the integrity of the Constitution.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-29
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are many preparations sold under tho name
Of Bittcrs, put up IN quart bottles, compounded of
the cheapert whiskoy or common rum, costing from
~ to 4O cents per gallon, the taste disguised by
Anise or Coriander Seed
This class Of Bitors has caused and will continue
to cause, as long as they can be sold hundreds to
die the death OF the drunkard. by their use the
system is kept continually undor the influence OF
Alcoholic stimulnnts of the worst kind the deisre
for liquor is created and kept up, and the result is
the horrors attendant upon drunkard's life and
death.
For those who desire and will have Liquor Bit
tiers, we publish the following receipt Get One
Bottle Of HooRaad's German Bittcrs and mix with
quarts Of Good Brandy or Whisky, and the re-
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ical virtues and true excellence any of the numer-
GUS Liquor Bitters in the market and will cost much
lees. You will have all the virtues of Hooaands
Bitters in connection with good article of Liquor
at much less price than these inferior preparations
will cost you.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-29
DISEASES OF KIDNEYS AND BLADDER;
ATTENTION, sOLDFERst

AND THE FRIENDS OF SOLDIERS, we call
attention of all having relations or friends in the
army to the fact that "Hoofand's German Bitters'
will cure nine-tenths of the diseases induced by ex
posures and privations incident to camp-life' In
the lists, published almost daily in the newspapers,
on the arrival of the sick, it will be noticed that
very large proportion are suffering from debility
every case of that kind can be readily cured by
Hootand's German Bitters. We have no hesitation
in stating that if those Bitters were freely used a
mong our soldiers, hundreds OF lives might be saw
ed that otherwise would be lost. The proprietois
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to health by the of these Bitters sent to them
by their friends. ....,..-4-
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Should your nearest druggist not have the article
do not be put off by any OF the intoxicating prepa
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ES- Fer sale by druggists and dealers, in every
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