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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

The war right to proclaim free
dom" and ne unquestienable right to
'sieze munitions Of war and NfosAge
upon the enemy are two very differ
emit affairs. The latter has its uses. md
benefits, the former, in our opinion,
has only tended to embarrass the
Union cause, is unlawful, unwaranted
and ''inoperative as the Pops's bull
against the comet unless enforced by
military power, which is quite compe-
tent to act in its own sphere without
the aid of this peculiarly Lincolnish
style of Executive tom-foolery.
We do not profess to notice all the
planks in the platform, for in it the
"rabid radicalism" of the Enterwise is
not fairly exemplifed, but in reply to
the gratuitous remark concerning the
professions ofthe Courier we will say that
the only war policy of the administra-
ton we have endorsed or expect to
endorse is that embodied in the Con-
gressional resolution of July, 1861,
all deyiations from which we hold in
execration. The policy therein an
nounced in regard to the war was
''that it was not waged in any spirit of
oppression, or for any purpose of con-
"quest or subjugation, or for the purpose
"of overthrowing or interfering with
''the rights of established institutions
Sin those States, but to defend and
maintain tho supremacy of the con-
''stitution, and to preserve the Union
"with all the dignity, equality, and the
''rights of the several States unim-
"pared and that as soon as those OBJ
elects are accomplished the war ought
''to cease"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27


A MILITARY REpUBLIc.-The follow
is an extract from Webster's grafton
on the completion of the Bunker Hill
Monument June IL, 1S43:
"a military republic, a government
founded on mock elections, and sup
ported only by the sword, is move
ment, indeed, but retrograde and
disastrous movement, from the regu-
lar and old fashioned monarchical sys-
tenn. If men would enjoy the bless
ings of republican government, they
must govern themselves by reason, by
mutual counsel and consultation, by a
sense and feeling of General interest,
and by the acquiescence of tho minority
in the will of thu majority, properly
expressed; and above all, the military
must be kept, according to the Ian
guago of our bill Of rights, in strict
subordination to the civil authority
Wherever this lessonis not both learn
ed and practiced, there can be no po-
litical freedom. Absurd, preposter-
GUS is it, scott and a satire on free
forms of constitutional liberty, for
forms Of government to be prescribed
by military leaders, and the right Of
suffrage to DO exercised at the point
of the sword Works, rok ], p. SO.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
Freed Africans.
" From the N. Y. World,

From the N. 4. world,
The results Of war degenerated
into crusade to promote equality be-
tween white Americans and black AZ
ricans on this continent are being de-
veloped at rapid and fearful rate
The desolation, devastation, disorder,
physical and moral misery which en-
sued in Spanish America, in Mexico,
and in islands Of the West Indiex on
the attempt to elevate Indians and AZ
cans to an impossible equality with
white men, have already begun in ex-
tensive portions Of the United States
q destruction SO marked that it may
seem to DO the vengence Of God upon
the perverted passions Of miserable
men.
The report Of Mr.. Yeatman, Presi-
dent Of the Western Sanitary Commits
sion, as given in the Tribune, does not
permit any possible doubt Of the
frightful condition Of the freed Afri-
cans who are scattered along the Mis-
sisippi from Cairo to Natchez. No
honest and human man can read it
without a cold shudder. Nothing in
the baracoons of the African coast /;
nothing in descriptions of the horrors
Of the middle passage; nothing in the
worst cases Of cruel treatment Of field
slaves, by inhuman overseers can sur
pass the awful record Of hunger, star
walton and death. The system of
slave labor was an evil most grievious
to be borne; but it is nothing in COM
parison with the private and public
suffering and injury now being iuflict-
cd by the utter incapacity Of the men
who play statesmen in Washington
The President has formally announc-
cd to Congress, in a special message,
that he is unable to grasp the great
problem Of the future disposition Of
those freed Africans whom abolition
hate and Southern treason have thrown
upon our hands. He confesses him
self mops cons'ln. And yet in the
face of this admitted poverty, of abili-
ty to deal with this problem of prob
lens which now demands solution, he
impudently asks the people to give
him new lease Of Office
Mr.. Yeatman reports $4,000 freed
Africans gathered in camps and towns
along the Mississippi; thatin Memphis
the treatment which the negro receives
from government agents, contractors
and plantation lessees issuch that che
feels that he has exchanged one mas
ter for many masters, and he ugAsts ~
turn to he former home and mssfsr," tina,
in Northeastern louisiana the negroes
complain that they "arc hired outt Va
men who treat them, so far a. provid
ing for them is concerned, far worss
than their secesh masters did," that Z
majority of Mr.. Chass's plantation
lessces are adventures, camp follow
ers, and army sharks" that at Young
Point there are moro squalid p0vertJ
and destitution than in any place evel
/ visited, with I" sickness and. ds6fR
frightsal," that at Do Soto the gov
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
N0TloE.

DOCKS viii be opened At the efkss Of Charles
ID b hott. n Hast Sssinsv. "a the ibsh d. y
February, A. D., 1854, Il 10 o'clock, A.. M o.
ton V 81 formed for tie purpose Of improvia z
The NsviGssisn Of Saginaw River is entire length.
II sn sstimatsd cost Of One Hundred Thousand
DcIIass. Said Corporation 70 be formed under
Act No. ITO Of the Laws Of 1863.
Signed by the subscribers, who are persons
proposing 10 enter upon the construction Of said
improvement
Dated, Jan. n, 1864.
CHAnLks d. Morr,
j. 8. CURrIs,
III JrIIus X Rosn,
CucAso sALr q LunsEH Co,
a Cunrrs 4 Kruo, -
Fusr 4 PrRs MAneurrrr RAnwAr Co.,
WILLIAM BINDER,
II. G. LrrcHyIELD,
CHICAGO SALT WoRKs,
Ftp. SEARS b Co.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

CASUALTIES IN THE Six DAYS BAT
TIE ON THE PENrNsuLA.--The following
is the list of killed, wounded and
missing in the Army of the Potomac
from the Goth of June, 1862, to the
1st of July, 1862, inclusive, during
which time an almost constant fight
was going on against superior force.
This loss, compared with that in SUBJ
sequent battles, under other COM
manders, attests how well the army
was handled by Gen Mcclellan.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

DEMooRArIc national CONVENTION.
The Democratic National Committee
recently assembled in New York unan-
imously adopted a-resolution appoint
ing the Democratic National Conven-
ton, for the nomination of candidates
for President and Vice President Of
the United States, to be held in the
city Of Chicago, on the fourth of July
next.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

eminent had furnished, no rations 10
the starving negroes for moro than
two weeks; that at Nstchez many Of
the negroes had rsturped TO their
masters on account Of suffering in the
governmeHt camps, which had by
deaths been reduced 1000 to 1900.
What . picture il this Of abolition
humility and integrity! The poor ne
gro will yet cry in the sgonv of dos
pair to be saved from such friends.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
WILLIAM G.. DIETZ
CARPENTER and BUILDER.
WATER sTREET. BETWEEN qENEsEE
AND GERMAN STREETS.

Is NOW prepared 10 execute all kindsof work
] appertaining to the trade. Having long
and varied experience In all branches Of the
business and good stock Of seasoned lumber
on hand, / am confident my work will please all
who may favor me with their patronage.
Plans and specifications drawn to order.
rV- Residence on Jefferson street, opposite
the Brewery
East Saginaw, December "a, 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
N EwS DEPOT,

Geossee Street, opposite Exchange Hotel.
A Ii the following papers received daily and for
IA sale; Detroit, daily, iri-weekly, and week
ly; Chicago, Milwaukee, Toronto, daily and
weekly Montreal, Buffalo. Rochester Cleveland,
Adrian, Boston and Now York dailies, tri-weekly,
and weekly.
All papers will be delivered daily at residences.
Call at Depot and subscribe for ono month, six
months or year
Parties are never disappointed here in getting
tho Ledger. Also, Magazines, Dime Songs, No
wells, Boston and New York weekly story papers,
Toys, Primers, Pens, Ink, Paper, Writing Books,
Tobacco and superior Cigars. Wedding and
Visiting Cards, and show Cards beautifully writ
ten and painted.
Just received, a splendid assortment Of comic
and sentimental Valentines, for sale cheap.
232-2y o. SACkETT.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
FOR FEMALES,
FOR FEMALES,
FOR FEMALES,
FOR FEMALES,
Suffering from Irregularity, or Obstruction
tho Menses, from whatever cause.
1T Is SURE TO CURE!
1T is SURE TO CURE
1T is SURE TO CUREl
1T is SURE TO CT RE

II Is impossible to enjoy the bloom Of health
and yiyacty Of spirits, unless the meuses are
regular AZ TO the time, the quantity, and quality.
When they are INSTRUCTED, nature makes her
efforts TO obtain for II some other outlet and un-
less these efforts Of nature are assisted, the pa
ticnt usually experiences Dependency, Nervous
ness and finally CONSUMPTION assumes its
sway, and prematurely terminates miserable
life.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
Rare Chance for Investment!
NEWlAND, VAL UABlE HOTEL
PROPERTY
70 r 8 "A L f.
The Midland City Hotel,

Entirely now, with good cellar and all requisite
Stables, Sheds, Wells Cistsrns aad appurtenan-
ess, outside and In, l. offered for sals-with or
without Furniture. Bedding, Stoves, Ac.-as
may be desired, on favorable terms, the propri-
stor desiring to change his business.
The subscriber will sell the above property at Q
Low Cash Price.
One half down, the balance in two equal annual
payments; or win exchange the Same for other
property in Saginaw Valley. city property In
saSinaw City orr East Saginaw or farm near
sithsr Of those places.
The hotel and out buildings are all new, well
built and well arrAnsed-ou the premisss are .
good cellar, wood she'd, new Ice house 2 barns,
50 feet Of open shed, few choice bearing fruit
tssss, wells 2cistsrns and all requisite appoint
meats and appurtsnances.
IL IL paying institution, centrally located In
enc Of The most 1ourishing villages In ssginsw
Valley. For further particulars address
5r GEORGE. r. BALL, Agent,
Midland City, Mich.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

THE Gsrnania Library will be held open every
III Sunday. from go ~ o'clock in the morning
s33yi = ~ =, voLrsrS BCpE
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
Fresh Oysters,

Fresh Oysters,
Received daily by Express and furnished In
Kegs or Cans, in any quantity.
POULTRY, GAME AND FISH IN
SEASON.
Agents for Golfers and Bowker 4 Blackmer's
ALE AND PORTER.
Patronage Is solicited,
JOHN Mckay, II. ii. BRADLEY.
East Saginaw, Jan. n, 1864.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
NASHVILLE. Jan. e

NAsHNlLLE, Jan. ~.
General Rosseau lately received in
formation that Brigade of rebel cav
airy under Forrest, with battery of
artillery, were about to cross the Ten
nessee River at Florence, Alabama,
for the purpose ola raid through Mid
die Tennessee. He made prepara-
tons to receive them, strengthening
posts and scouting the country. This
evening Colonel Miner, at Columbia,
Autographed that the enemy has taken
Athens, and is moving ON Columbia.
This morning the picket at Columbia
were attacked by rebel squad COM
ing from the direction of Mt. Pleasant.
1t is thought Forrest is movine around
Columbia endeavoring to destroy the
Nashville and Northwestern railroad,
and obstruct river navigation.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
CROcKERY & GLASSWARE

A large and beautiful variety Of Lamps, Look
ing Glasses, Chamber Sets, common and fine
Taole Cutlery, common and silver Forks and
Spoons, Egg Why's and Basteys, Pocket Knives,
Shears, Scissors, &C. with n general variety Of
Yankee Notions, as Pins, Needles, Thread, But
tons, &c. Dress Trimmings, Ladies' Gloves and
Hosiery in great variety.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

NEws.-In military matters nothing
important is TRANSPORTING save the re-
enlistment Of veterans, which is still
going on at rate which induces the
belief that every Michigan regiment
will be on the veteran roll when the
time arrives. The Sd Cavalry has re-
enlisted. The following item indicates
exciting times in Tennessee.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
TO MARRIED LADIES,

could furnish anyquantity of tcstin oninls Of
its efficacy from my own patients, but the prac-
tice Of parading bought and fictitious ones before
the public is so prevalent do not deem it advi-
sabIe. My object is to place my medicine be-
fore the public, not alone to make money, but
to do good 1t is provsrbially true Of the Amer
loan Ladies, that not ten perfectly healthy ones
can be found in any one vicinity.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
Legislative.

The principal business before the
Legislature at Lansing is legalizing
the action of Cities, Towns and Coun-
ties in regard to bounties, authorizing
the issue of bonds to build railroads,
passing soldiers suffrage law, and
tinkering up the laws in general, as is
customary at every session, regular or
-rn"ial Tho ALLOWING is a list of the
private bills asking loan privileges to
build rail roads lcw
Jackson to Lansing, 40miles; Grand
Rapids to Sturgis, so miles; Howell
to Detroit, 80 miles; Bay City to East
Saginaw, IL miles; Paw Paw to Law
ton, 5 miles; Jackson to Grand Rap
ids, so miles; Lansing to Jonesville,
GO miles; Schoolcraft to Constantine,
% miles, Battle Greek to Hastings,
30 miles.
The Bay City and East Saginaw,
Grand Rapids, and Indiana, and Kali
amazoo and st. Joseph Railroad bills,
the South Black River Harbor bill,
and the Upper Peninsula Military
Road bill have been considered in
committee of the whole and passed to
order of third reading in the House.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
. RY q o o D s /,

Consisting of Silks md Dress Goods, Prints.
French and English Merinos, Delains, Berages.
Wool and Cotton Flanncls, Mittens, Gloves and
Hosiery, Denims, Stripes, Satinetts, Cloths and
Cassimers, Brown and Bleeched Sheetings and
Shirtings, Checks, Linscys and Plaids, Grain
Bags, Toweling, Table Linen, Napkins, Table
Covers, Striped Ticking, Burlaps, &c. White
Goods and Fancy Goods in great variety, Cam
bries, Lawns, Check cambrics, Curtain Orapery,
Wall and Window Paper.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27
EAST SAGINAW

Their Stock consists Of large and wellselect-
cd variety Of Domestic and staple
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

ERT- These Goods were bought for cash, by an
experienced buyer, and Mt great advantage con-
sidering the precarious state of the market They
will be offered at very small advance from cost
All those having purchases to mako, and the
public generally arc respectfully invited TO call
and examine Goods and Prices before purchasing
elsewhere.
GROUSE, wIcKLIEN 4 co.
East Saginaw Jan. LIST, 1864
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-27

The proposition that the existence
of treason silences tho constitutional
provisions applicable thereto, is as il
logical and absurd as to insist that the
commission Of crime abrogates all
laws violated by the act. In the dis
pcnsation of justice, wherein tho
writer has the name of being ono of
our most impartial officers, he would
regard such proposition, practically
applied to any question arising with
IA the range Of his jurisdiction, as q
contemplate fling at the good sense Of
the court, for Il is, as has been ex-
pressed, ain tho exigency which the
law contemplatcs that the law is prop
erly exercised."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06


Return Of a Richmond Prisoner. Last
Friday evening FRED STREETER, of Co. B,
slst Iowa, reached his home in this place. =
On the 9th Of August last Mr.. SrREErER
was taken prisoner by the rebels at Cham
pion Hills, and by way Of Mobile, Atlanta,
Columbia, Raleigh and Petershurgh, taken
to Richmond, where he was confined on Belle
Island, together with many others. He was
prisoner eight months and half,--one
month of this time was consurncd before he
reached Richmond, and the balance of the
period, seven and half months, was spent
on Belle Island. Mr.. s. has been in to see
us, and from him we learn many interesting
facts connected with his captivity. He fully
corroborates the reports Of the great suffer
ings and privations the prisoners were COM
PEELED to endure. In an Enclosure containing
ebcut three and half acres there were kept
huddled together from six to ten thousand
men. There were tents for about three thou
sand, and TIE balance eere obliged to sleep
ont in the open air. None Of the prisoners
were provided with beds OF any sort, and
their blankets and extra clothing were taken
away from them. on their arrival During
the winter months they suffered intensely
from the cold, and one night in December
nine froze to death. When he FIRST went to
Belle Island the prisoners got twenty -four
pounds Of NEST to one Hundred men, and
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06
twelve ounces Of bread to four men, and this

twelve ounces OF bread TO four men, and this
constituted the days rations. Subsequently
they received no meat at all, and had nothing
but corn bread and water Their guards
were brutal in the extreme and would shoot
down man on the least provocation. When
man died he would be taken just without
the Enclosure and laid down on the ground,
where, the corpse would sometimes be allow.
cd to remain several days before Icing buried
and in several instances hogs partly de.
voured the remains of the dead thus exposed.
Under the terrible privations they were sub
jected to, strong, robust men failed rapidly,
and death relieved hundreds Of their suffer
ngs. When Mr.. SrREErER was captured he
weighed 14S pounds, and when he again
reached the Union lines his weight was but
105 pounds, and he was so weak he could
hardly stand alone. lie is not exchanged
but paroled, and on the expiration of his
thirty days furlough be is to report at the
parole camp at st. Louis. We have not the
space to mention the many interesting items
we gathered from long talk with Mr.. S.,
but must tell Of his sleeping arrangements.
He was so fortunate as to be one Of seven.
teen who occupied a small tent, the most that
could possibly be crowded into it. In sleep
ing the men had to lie on their sides, wcdgcd
in, as close together as they could get
When they got tired Of lying on one side,
word was passed up tc::the tile.slecper to turn
over, when at one evolution the whole squad
would right about side. This evolution could
only be accomplished by concerted action,
for if one chose to maintain his position. he
prevented any turning over on the part Of
the man in his rear, and he in turn on his
next neighbor. FRED has passed through
hardships, the severity Of which we can
hardly over,estimatc Though still weak and
feeble he has n prospect Of permanent recov.
cry, and confidently expects to be ablo to
| take the field again so soon as he is cx-
changed.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06
pLANTATIoN R,TTens


with weasrcss asssude palptaon OF tie heart lack q
appetite, distress after eating, torpid liver constipation
&C., deserve 10 suffer " they will try the celebrated
PLANTATION B,TTERs,
which now recommended by the hghes, medical au
thortieC and warranted to produce an Immediate ben,
ehcal effect They are exceedingly agreeable perfectly
pure, and must supercede all o,her tones where a
healthy gentle stimuant is required.
They purify, strengthen ADJ inyigorate
They create healthy appetite.
They antido,e 20 change OF waite e and dlet
They overcome effects OF dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enliren the mind
They prevent miasmatit and intcrntant fevers
They purify the breath and acidi,y Of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera and Cholera Morbns
They cure Liver Complaint aud Nervous Headache.
They make the weak strong, the anguid brilliant and
are exhausted natures restorer They composed
the celebrated Casaya bark, wintergreen, sassafras,
roots and herbs all preserved in pure ST. Croix rum
For particulars circulars and testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware ., mposters. Examine every bottle See that
1t has D. S. Barnes Signature private L. s. stamp
over the cork, with plantation scene and our firm sigma
ture on fine steel plate engraving side label Sc.
that our bottle Is not reGed with spurious and riecr
Gus stun We defy any person to match the taste OF
chhraSter Of our goods Any person pretending to sell
Plantation Bters by the gallon In bulk is an impos.
ter We sell only in our log cabin bottle. Any person
initiating this bottle, selling anyother material there
In, whether called Plantation B.crs or not Is criminal
under the u s. Law and viii be 50 prosecuted by us
We already have our eye two parties rciling our
bottles &c. who will succeed in getting themselves into
close quarters The demand for brakes Plantation Bit
tiers from ladies' clergymen, merchants &c. is perfect,
Incredible. The simple tua OF bottle Is the evidence VIC
present Of their worth and superiority They are sold
by all respectable druggists srocer physicians hotels
saloons, steamboats, and country stores.
p III
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06

ca Var Mating To-NigAt.-Ths citizens Of
Cedar Falls are invited to attend war meet
ing, to be held in Overman's Hall, this eve-
ming, for the purpose Of encouraging the
existing Of men under the 1o0-days' call.
They are at work all around discrepancies
are being formed everywhere. Let not &C.
dar Falls, tina. has hitherto led the van, drop
into the rear ranks at this late hour. Come
out to the meeting. Speakers will be in at
tendance, and Mr.. STnEsrEa, recently pris-
oner at Richmond, will narrate his thrilling
experience while captive in rebel hands,
Ihg rememtet cvelnan's Hall, to night.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06

Counterfeit Green backs On Monday last
two men from Independence, Gro. HANGER
and JOHN KINDS, passed each twenty dollar
counterfeit green, back on the proprietors Of
Island No. l0.' The worthlessness of the
bills being speedily discovered, complaint
was entered by the victims, and the matter
placed in the hands Of Constable SESSIONS,
who in the evening found the counterfeiters
in saloon. He Thoroughly searched their
persons, but failed to find any poor money
about them. At first they denied having
passed the stuff, but proof was too clear on
this point, and they finally acknowledged
their guilt, and were very thankful to b. al
lowed to 60 clear by taking back the coun-
terfeit, and substituting good money in its
stead. 1t is said that there are many coun.
terfeit green-backs in circulation, and il
would be Well for people to exercise a little
caution.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-05-06

Small Pol.-Thcrc is a case of genuine
smallpox - and severe one - four miles
west of town, in what is generally knewn as
BoYLEs, who contracted the disease in ST..
Louis, from which PLACE she came some two
weeks since, from visit to her husband who
10 q nurse in one Of the hospitals Of that city.
We understand that the crisis of the disease
has passed, and that the patient bids fair to
recover. This is the only case we know Of
in this part Of the country at present.