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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
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The following confession was made
by the Hon. Nr, Hawes, a Ropubli.
can member Of Congress from Mass.
achuSetls, Oh The 25ih of April. in
which he exposed the cCrruplness Of
LincoIn5 administration:
THE GENTLEMEN MUST REMEMBER
THAT IN THE FIST YEAR OF A REPUBLI.
CAN ADMINISTRATIONS SwHIoH CAME IN.
TO POWER Upon PROFESSIONS OF RE
FORM AND RETRENoHMENT, THERE Is IN.
DUBITABLE EVIDENCE ABROAD IN THE
LAND THAT SOMEBODY HAS PLUMBER
ED THE PUBLIC TREASURY WELL NIGH
IN THAT sINoLEYEAR AS MUCH AS phE
ENTIRE CURRENTFEARLY EXPENSES OF
THE GOyERNMENTDURING THE ADMIN
lsTRATIoN WHICH THE PEOPLE HURLED
FROM POWER BECAUSE OF IFS CoRRUP-
TInNn
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
SHERIFF SALE
State of Ohio, Vint0n Countv.

oE"E6 q ONO, Union County.
Alanson Robbins etal PltGs.I In Court Of
against Common peos
Bengamin Dill ct al Deftsl On Execution
DY virtue of IN Execution t., me directed
ID from the Court of Common Pleas, of Vinton
County Ohio, will oiiar for sale at the Ham
den Foundery in the to sn Of Hamdan Clinton
Township, on
Thursday the Sth day of SEPTEMBER 1864
Between tie hours of ten o'clock, A. NJ, and
four o'el' ok. P. NJ, Of said day, the following
property, to-wit: One Porta bic Saw Mill and
Fixtures.
Taken as the property of Benjamin Dill to
satisfy u judgement in favor of Alanson Rob
0ins and Mary +. Robbins.
TERMS OF SALE cash in hand.
ARCH. NORRIS, Shff. V. Coo,
Aug. 25th-6i-5w WM. GoLD Deputy.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
STRAY NOTICE

tame to the premises of the Subscriber
- on On the 18th, inst. living in Elk Town
snip. WIN ton County Ohio. One Whit and
and red spotted milk COW. about seven rs."l a.u
ola' Inc owner Can have her by ploying
property and paying charges.
Aug 18th, "a. En,h,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
McARTMUR NURERY.

T.; .lersigned wishes to infolm the citigon'
Vin.on, ana surrounding Counties that they
ave established Nursery at McArthnr and
will keep constantly on hand, overy variety
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
We now offer for sale, 900 Apples trees
10000 Peach trees, Pear, Cherry, Phmb &c
of the every best varieties.
The trees have all been raised in Hooking
County, and being scclimated arc preferable
to tree shipped from other States They are
two yesrs old thrifty and in the best condition,
all we aask il that thoss wishing treec should
call and see for themselves.
Address
D. II SO 3mo. W. d B.GOLD.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
FARM FOR SALE.

A Good Farm, about l25 acres, with about
n IS acres cleared, one of the best watered
farms in the county, an Orchard Of SO bearing
Apples and number of new Grated Apples
and Peaches, about 80 acres Of fbottom, some l2
acres of it medow Cottage House Frame Barn.
and good well of water. Title perfect, and
ths price Is 50, 900. The Farm is in Riohland
Tp.. East of Allensville. For further informa
tion enquire of E. A. Bratton Macarthur, Ohio
or of the subscriber on the premises
July 81 ,-64-tf RICH'D BUCH
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
f3anicl webster a Plophe,

'IIthese Internal fanatics and Abo.
lltioniSts ever got the power into their
hands they will override tie Consttr
ton, set the Supreme Court at def
ante, change and make laws to suit
themselves, lay hands on those who
differ with them in opinion, or dare
question their fidelity, and finally
bankrupt the country and deluge it
with blood.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
MANHOOD;
81 ak&HOw LOST, now RESTORED
just publishad, s,new edition of

DIR. Culverwelps Celebrated Essay
tie RADICAL CURE without mel.cre) of
PERMATORHoEA, or seminal Weakness, lnvol-
litary Seminal Osses, lMFoTENCY, Mental and
hysical lncapacity, Impodiment to Marriage,
t.. also, Construction, EPuErsy unl FrTs
Induced by sei-induismce or sexdal e2traya-
gance.
~ Price, in sealed envelope, only ccuto.
The celebrated autl or in this admirable es-
say clearly demo lstrates, from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming consequ-
ences ofseif-abUse may he radically cured with
out the dangerous use of internal medicine or
the application Of the kuife-pointing out a
mode of cure, at once simple, certain and eHec'
lual, by means ofwhich every sufferer, no
matter what his condition NAV bo, may cGre
himself cheaply, privately, and RADICALLY.
Ey- This Lacture should be in the hands Of
every youth and every man in theland.
Sentunder seal, ina plain envelope, to any
address, rosT PA!D, on receipt ofsix cents, or
two post stamps. Address the publishers.
CHAS. J. c. KLINE IL CO.,
1877 Bowery, New. York Post oilice box 1855
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
Its Exemption from State or Mnnici,o
Taxation.

But aside from oil The advantages we bnvo
enumerated, special Act OF Congress oyeul,i,
all bonds and Treasury notes from local taxa
uon. On the average, exemption IN worth
"oou' TWO per cent per annu,u, according to tn
rate o: taxation in various parts Of tho countrv
IL Is beloved that no securities Offer So grent
inducements to lenders as these Issued bv tbo
government. In all other forms of indebted.
ness, the faith OF ability Of private parties. o.
sock companies, or separate communities. one
'y'ls pledged for payment, while the whole
property OF the country is held to secure thr
discharge ofaA The obligations cgthe United
States.
While the government ofrors the most liberal
terms for its loans, it believes that the yorv
strongest appeal will be to tAo loyalty and pa
trio.ism of the people.
Duplicate certificates will be issued For all
deposits The party depositing must endorse
upon the original certificate the denomination
ofnotes required, and whether they are to bo
isSned in bank or payable to order. When so
endorsed it must be left with the officer receiy.
ing the deposit, to be forwarded to the Treasury
Department
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Treas
surer Of the United States at Washington on
several Assistant Treasurer and designated De-
postaries, and by the
First National Bank of Cincinnat
and by all National Banks which are depos-
'arios OF public money, and
ALL RESPECTABLE BANKSAND Blink.
ERS
throughout the country will give further infor-
nation and
AFFORD EVERY FACILITY 70 SUBSCRI.
BERS.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22

We propose to furnish the following
Magazines at the Lowest prices.
Iady's Book and Democrat SO 90
National Magazine and Dem. 250
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
JOHN STREA.S ESTATE

N2tlC OK is hereby given, that the suhscri..
A. herS have been appointed and qualified
az q Administrators, of the Estate of John S.eei
ia'e OF Vinton County, Ohio. deceased
MARC 4RET A. STEEt..
d OulA I4-64 Nv, CHARLES MULHOLLhND
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
To ReIers.

READ the outside of our paper this
week you find it very interesting.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
MediCAl NOTICE..

Or HARRIS, having given specia
attention to this branch Of medica
Practice will attend to all cases oe
diccases OF the Eyes and Ears, also,
all Chronic or ScrofulOus diceases.-
Hem ~ be fOuul ut the Drag Stor
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
Legal NOICE

N"S SF01e ~ OHt0 VtRtOn C0untI
Co"rt @COmmon Pleas.
Sarah r. Johnson PltG. Divorce
Vs 81
Richard A. johnson Deh.l Allnony. on
The said Defendcnt Rich,rd A. johnson :,
Ns Ns%"rk, IN the County of Licking, and State Of
mo, is hereby notified that said sarah r r
Iou IonnSoq ns T PI"inttf' did on the -Four teentb
,t1y Gay ot June A. D. 1864, fled her petitiop IN
the Inc Clerks office, of the said Court Of Comm Common
T,ers lor said Vinton County, against him
charging the said Dcfondent Richard a. Jobn. nu
In, ,in., win Extreme cruelty and with Gros, ne.
SlecI OF duty, and praying that said Plain,ifP
sarah K. Johnson may be divorced franz ,n'"'5a ,ba
'hit L defendont Richard A. johnson, and also
u! mat she 81 may receive AImOny from him 'So the
riT ,I,I bs SVns't fs h "A, Johuson' Which petition
Court. '0iih VI sAIs
SARAH R. Johnson,
ug 6@-6w. BY d. b. SHrvEL. bel Attx
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22

DAN WILL e. BRoe. is the name Of
new finn, in our town one for winch
we claim future Success. Dan Will
is well know TO the Citizens Of Vinton
aS e fair honest dealoy, and the best
business men Of our County. The
other members of the firm are young
gentleman of soberitv and integrity
and our friends vii find them accom-
adatlng and ready to sell goods at the
lowest Figures they csn be dispose of
for in his market, Give them q call
at the old stand OF Dan. Will,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
Sub stiiute Wanted.

A good substitute will receive lib
eral bounty. for one years service, By
pplyiny immediately to
F. Shades, McArthus o.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
Attend the Val
landigham meet
ing at Handenl.
DAVIOsRuFFLE ESTATE

NO ICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ Der has been appointed and qualified az
Ndministratria on the Estate Of Dlvid Riff.
ile late Of Vintun County Ohio deceased
ELLEN DER RIFLE.
Sel timber %, ls6l-3w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-22
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS
LO N.

1T IS A NATIONAL sAvNe BANg, offering
higher rate ofinterost than any other, and th
BEST SECURITY. Any saving bank which poy
itS dep ositoIs in US. Notes, considers that It
is paying in the best circulating medium of In,
country, aud it cannot pay in anything better,
for its own assets are either in government pa
Per.
1t is equally convenient asa temporary or
permanent investment. The notes can a! q. q
DO sold for within fraction Of their face.r
accumulated interest, and are the best seonri,
with banks as 90 latorals for discounts.
Convertible into II Six per cent. SEQ
Gold. Bond.
In addition to tho very liberal interest on tho
notes for three years, this priyia ofcop ver.
sion is now worth about three percent. uer cen,
per annum, for the current rate for !. .2L Bond
Is not less than NINE PER CENT, PREMIUM. an be-
fore the war tho premium on six Der cen, u.
stocks was over twenty per cent. It will bo.
seen that the actual profit on the loan ott thu
market rate, is not less than ter uor cent. ner
aunum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
LOCAL NEWS.

CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Olin.-This morn.
ing, Stephen Brooks, colored, charged with an
assault and battery on Washington Taylor,
was found guilty. 1t appeared from the eyi.
dence that Taylor's wife had left him, and tn
the prisoner was living with her, and while
Tay lor was drunk the accused assaulted him.
He was sentenced to sixty days in jail-two.
thirds OF the sentence being for living in adult
terry with the woman.
Cornelius Stillwell, charged with the larceny
OF Government horse, was found guilty
THE DIXON AND MAGILL CASE.
he case Of Collins Dixon, charged with an
assault and battery with intent to kill George
w. Maglll by shooting at him in the hall of
Wizards Hotel, on the morning of the 5th of
October last, on which occasion Mr.. Harmon
was shot in the leg, was called up-Distrct
Attorney Darlington appearing for the United
states, and Messrs. Davidge and Norris for the
defense.
The first witness called was George ". Ma7ill
VINO testified that on the 5th Of October he went
TO WIZARDS Hotel, having made an app oinr-
ment to meet a gentlemen there at ten O'clock
and after having looked tor the gentleman
through the parlors, witness started out, when
ne saw Mr. Piggott enter the door, in company
with Dixon, when ID. said, "You son OF b."
and.raised club or stick and brought it down
in blow, which witness warded off. Piggott
called to Dixon to draw his pistol, and the latter
drew large Colts revolver and attempted TO
COCK 1t, when witness unbuttoned his vest 10
get a small pistol which he had in his watch.
pocket. Something was the matter with the
pistol and witness could not cock it, and while
attempting to cock it Dixon had his pistol
pointed at witness, and as he could not use b g
own pistol he retreated toward the wash room,
and as he got to the corner he fired at witness
back, and fortunately for witness the ball failed
TO strike him. but struck Mr.. Harmon. Witness
hearing the report turned back to see If Dixon
was going 10 fire again, and saw that some
persons had seized him. Witness then went
through the barber shop to the street and pro.
ceeded homewards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
NORTH CAROLINA AFFAIRS,
ARREST OF A PROMINENT CNIONIST.
DISCRETION FROM REBEL RANKS,
CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION
PROCLAMATION

NEwBERN, n. G., Jan. The second regi-
ment North Carolina (Union) volunteers ara
rapidly organizing. Their headquarters are
at Beaufort
Perry Carter, prominent ULion citizen of
MnTfreesborough, was arrested a fe w DAYS ago
~ Confederate soldiers and sent to Weldon
he Is charged W It'll reasonable cores pondence
with the public enemy. So great was the in
dlgsation excited by this new outrage upon the
rights and liberties OF the people that Carter
was Immediately released and returned to his
nome III MuTireesborough. He is father in
law OF Charles Henry Foster
While the various rebel commands near our
lines are last being depleted by desertion, it is
remarkable fact that the first loyal North
carolina regiment has so far lost but one man
oy oeseiuon' and the second regiment not one.
Inc hrst OF January was celebrated by the
eolored people of Eastern. N e.. with ivopos.
ing ceremonies. at Beaufort The united So.
cieues OF American Freedmen of African de.
scent, were largely represented. An eloouent
oratlon was delivered by A. H. Ga,Iawav
X solutions were adopted in which strano
grounds are taken in favor of negro suffrago IL
the reorg ahization of the State Government.
Col. McChesney, Of the ist North Carolina
volunteers, is complimented in public orders
by Major Gen. Peck, for heroic conduct in
The recent GreenviIie fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
CONVERSATIONAL.
xxxvII1rH CoNeREss.-RIRsT SESSION

HousR.-After our report closed yesterday
Mr.. Fernando Wood offered pream BILE set
ting forth that accusations seriously affecting
the Official conduct of Major General Butler,
while in the command of New Orleans, have
been publicly made, and whereas other officers
have been charged with delinquency and OPP
pressive conduct, and complying at fraud; and
whereas it is stated that collisions in procu-
ring supplies in the military and navy depart
m.nts exist, &c, with the following esolution
Resolved, That il committee OF nine membe
be appointed to inquire and ascertain the foun,
dation of these accusations, with power 10 send
for persons and papers, and examine witnesses
under oath.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens the resolution was
laid on the table-yeas a, nays 63.
Mr.. Fenton offered a resolution, which was
adopted, referring to the Committee on Public
Ext an ditures, the charges OF official miscon-
duct in the New York Custom House and the
alleged shipment of contraband supplies.
Mr.. Broomall offered resolution declaring
it to be the sense of the House that the govern
ment should use strenuous efforts to procure
these claimed as slaves in the rebel territory to
serve as soldiers, by giving them full pay and
the same bounty as to other soldiers, and guar
anteelng them freedom at once on enlistment.
Mr.. Cox moved to lay the resolution on the
table, which was disagreed to-yeas 6l,nays 63.
Mr.. Scofield introduced bill to incorporate
the Washington City Savings Bank.
Mr.. Ancona offered resolution, which was
ad opted, instructing the Military Committee to
inc uire into the expectancy Of reporting bill
to r i'm urse soldiers for deductions made from
their pay for loss of clothing thrown away in
public exigencies by command OF their officers.
MI Stevens, from the Ways and Means Com.
mittee, reported a bill to reimburse the State Of
Pennsylvania tor calling out the Militia to re-
pei invasion. Committed to the Committee OF
the WhOla
A message was received from the Senate an.
nouncing the death of Senator Bowden; when
Mr.. Brown, Of West Virginia, delivered an eu-
logy. on the deceased and offered the usual res
olutIons, land in respect to his memory the House
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12

% f II &c IAL
EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 9,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 9, 1854.
Information having been received that Caleb
b Smith, late Secretary Of the Interior, has de-
parted this life, at his residence in Indiana, it
is ordered that the Executive Buildings at the
seat of Govern ment be d1aped in mourning,
Tor the period of fourteen days, in honor of his
m mory as pruds Mt and loyal counsellor and
faithful and effective coadjutor of the Ad-
ministration in a time OF public difficulty and
peril. The Secretary of State will communi-
q te copy of his order 10 the family of the
deceased, together with proper expressions OF
the profound sympathy of the President and
He ads of Departments in their great and ire
parable berea vement.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12

TIE PREsIDEsCY.-The Loyal League Of
Nashville has expressed its preference for Mr.
Lincoln as the Presidential candidate in 1864;
and for Andrew Johnson as Vice President
The st. Louis Union has placed the name Of
Abraham LINCOLN at the head Of it's columns as
its candidate for President in 1864.
The Republicans of the two Houses OF the
Pennsylvania Legislature have, ON joint bal
lot, nominated Abraham Lincoln for the next
Presidency. Their resolutions, with the pre-
ambie engrossed on parchment, have been COM
mitted to Simon Cameron to bring to Washing
ton and present to the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
THE WADE RESCUE CASE AT HAL.
IFAX

HALIFAX, Jan. l2.-The Wade rescue exam
nation case was closed last night Several
witnesses for the defense were examined, but
their evidence did not shake the evidence of
the policeman Altman for himself and COL
leagues.
The main features Of the case, the Mayor
said, must be governed by law, and he there
fore had decided 20 hand the proposition over
to the Crown officers.
The prisoners were ordered to appear on
Wednesday and give bail for their appearance
before the Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Latest from Charleston.
THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE CITY
BURNED BY GILMORE'S SHELLS.
CHARLESTON NOW AT HIS MERCY
CHARLESTON NOW AT HIS MERCY

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-The Herald's Folly
Island corresr ondent says Gilmore has been
amusing the enemy by throwing Greek fre into
the city. On Sunday week twenty shells thus
loaded, were pitched into the city and every
one exploded, the result was that fire was
kindled in the southern heart of the city, which
burned with considerable fury during the
balance of the day. Heretofore Gen. Gilmore
has not been able to throw Greek fire into the
city, as the shell generally exploded in second
or two after leaving the gun, but by recent
contrivance they have been made to land their
fearful and destructive contents just where
they are wanted by our artillersts, but where
tn y are most unwelcome to the Charlestonians.
The city is regarded as at our mercy.
The feet Is perfectly quiescent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 9.-The aggregate bus
mess OF the week has been large particularly
eral markets since New Years day are firmer,
with considerable animation.
The political contest in Nevada Territory is
becoming intensely exciting. The clause in
the constitution permitting taxation Of mines is
furiously assailed. Though there is a general
desire to have the State government organized
as speedily as possible, the indications are that
the constitution will be rejected by the popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
pEsTRUGTIyE FIRE.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA destructive fire oc-
CURED in this city last night, in Beekman street.
No. 50, occupied by Rulkley, Brothers & Co,
paper warehouse, and No. So, occupied by
Lawson Goodenough, manufacturers of cut
lery, are 8 total loss
No. 81, occupied by j. & IL. IL. w. King, was
badly damaged
No. 81, occupied by Bassett il Mace, were
almost entirely Destroyed.
The loss is at ieas. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
FROM OHIO.
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR BRoUGH.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Ex-Governor Brough was
inaugurated yesterday. In his inaugural sd
dress he recommends a tax of mills on dol
lar for the support of soldiers families. In re-
gard to National affairs he reiterates the prln-
ciples announced in his Marietta speech. The
inaugural ceremonies were very imposing and
We're witnessed by large audience.
The re-enlisted Ohio regiments are arriving
here in large numbers.
he 18th New York passed through Indian
apolis yesterday, en- route home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
The Chesapeake Piracy.

ST. JOHN, N. K Jan. lin the case Of the
steamer Chesapeake, to-day, Charles Waters
testified having attended a NEE ting in st. John,
at which Captains Parker Robinson, Zely,
McKinny and others were present. Capt. Par
ker said he wanted a crew to go to New York
to capture a vessel, and stated that he had a
commits sion from the Confederate government,
and witness understood that the crew was to
be engaged for the Confederate service. This
closed the evden ce for the prosecution and the
court adiourne ed until Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
The Quota OF Connecticut.

NEW HAvfN, Jan. 1l.-From the returns re-
cPived at The office of the Paymaster General
OF this State it is conclusively shown that the
quota Of Connecticut has been filled, and that
there is surplus of five hua dred men. Mean
while the Both regiment is being re enlisted,
and eniStments both in the field and at home
are progressing rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
THE WEATHER..

LOUISVILLE, an. 12.-The weather is mode
rating. Thermometer A-barometer 29I6, and
falling. The river is filed with floating ice,
and navigation is almost entirely suspended.
There is a prospect Of a general thaw.
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THE REBELS PROPOSE SOON TO EMBRACE
THEIR FRIENDS IN BALTIMORE.

NEw YORK, Jan. 12.-The Herald contains
an intercepted rebel letter of December 3lst,
which states that Lon gstreets forces are with
Lee, and that the latter has returned and is
about TO Consummate a series of maneuyers,
and elicit bloody battles too.
The writer says ''the day cannot be far off
when we hall embrace each other in Mary
land, III the OLD homestead in Baltimore, beneath
the victorious cross OF the free and recognised
South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-12
FORREST HALL PRISON

AT Forrest Hall Prison, in GEORGETOWN, there
were 169 d.ssrters confined on the !st of Deem
bar. During the month of December here were
$50 received, and $50 sent to their regiments or
released, there being several OF the latter erro-
neCusly arrested; leaving y confined in the
prison on the LIST Of January. During the past ten
days there have been I2l received and fa9 sent TO
their regimf hts or released, leaving % on hand
Yesterday. These figures show a material re-
duction in the number of deserters being re-
ceived here, which may be accounted for by
the fact that assertions from the army are
rapidly decreasing, and the greater part Of the
old offenders have been arrested or decamped
for chimes not more congenial this cold weather
May they ali be frozen out Of Canada, and get
their deserts for deserving.