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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

Language in the name ol the Lord
JeRus Christ, | also said that had
never prayed for the success Of our
armies but for God to take charge Of
that matter. then illustrated by two
iaimers being in q quarrel. and that
as a christian being in y quarrel, one
could not pray TO God to xii the
other 5ul pray to make him a better
man. BIT seeing great uneaSiness
ant confusion manifested in my ardi.
ence, | mentioned that | wouid 6rln:
the services toa close by singing and
prayer, a5 | did not wish ,he oraerly
part ol the Congregation imposed on
At this n ment, The lights were eX.
tiDgn,hed and u savage yell raised.
the honss vas lit 10 again, G0I a
number u v"udg ladies' mi g.a.i3
ID i rushed forward and c1mnanaai
'mgiog, saJ and i.spnea some time
nrose and walked out and ionni u
crowiu, the door On ny right stood
an rd,riy la!y, shc called any a'ten-
tlon by touch Of ny cloths and said
are you gong to leave us ano'hcr ap-
pnintm1nl; Oh no, | am very sorry |
had this, would MT have Eal the
h,use Of God 50 insutcd. Where do
You liyei In Hooking C,un'y -
.iOu are secech Whv NJ adam |
have been stoned for my Republican
principals. You are an nothern trai.
tor and a sodthern sympathiser, and
you had better 90 south, aud if you
do not leave quick you will be rode
on u rail. Ii my memory serves me.
she called inc a fool, liar, sni trai-
tor, and used her influence to;have me
rode on a rail The by ISLANDERS look
I'd very scrious, there was several la
dies with her. che let and went IL
short ditance and returned. and askel
did you vote for Brough aid Lincolul
| dill madam. A Democratic gentle,
man E Bobo, waiting to duienl me,
hissed her out Of the company aud in
vited M to HIS lodgings, | accepted
the Offer and 80 ended the scrna
which threatened heaven and defied
the earth.
| do hereby solomply declare that
the above is strictly true as far as my
memory serves me.
The Lady'S name :eferd to is Mrs.
Catlin.
Aug. 10 1864. DR.. II. FINK.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
From the N. Y. MsrcuV.l
The Future.

Eevery body is huutinsa substitute.
We IRE all stopping our neighbors
upon the streets, TO ask thom to he
come targets in our places. Veterans
and aliens are the best folk in tic
land, in that all covet their society,
and we citizens, ignobly content a.
home, yet zesous for the continuance
OF the war, are clinging to our lives
and or putriotism At the same time,
with ludicrous, almost mournin', pr.
sonal Inconsistency.
Yet will We he saved from the ser
vice in the end, BY purchasing pres
rnt exymptioul NJ doubt, the Coy
rrnmcnt means to act honestly; yet
all experience shows tha; republics
are no, nice rs to points Of honor in
time Of necessity. We have no assnr
ance that the war will he finished
up" hy the men sun to be forced into
the field. The President has not even
told us that he hopes as much. On
the contrary, he has declared. 20 uS
and TO the world, that he will not
ceaao 10 struggle until the last COLLAR
and the last man will have been ex-
pended. Every day takes us toward
those limits. We shall all bo neeisi,
sooner or later. Nobody believes that
the coming transcription is t' be tile
last. With certain strides Fate
presses upon us; all society is uucoD-
scloasly drifting tewari the vortex;
man 5y man our-sands shall drioble
through the glass; for the GOvorn-
mcnt cannot keep i,s word il it wonll
Against WHIST does it assure us!-
''Servicu ior t'rcc year or me vail
But only for this war! A foreign
trouble would toss the remnant uf our
lives. en- masSe, into the living stream
wh'ch rolls our pale race forward to
ext crinn. Ii VIZ accept tue prece-
den. ol this consumption hy re-elect
ivy ltlC a I'LL iDiSilhllO'l WiiSii SoIhO
lishes it, We can never complain when
the provost guard arrives at our door
in on. turn. and marches Us awav to
the contention. At the pace OF our
proceeding, all our population mnst
soon dwindlc to one c'ass-that o.
office-hhlders; for none are really Sc
cure OF life until they aro bound to the
Executive. All our bodies Contract
to disposal now. All human con
cefns contract to the one question OF
life. We stand at a fearful point in
our history, when thus Death is in
the service OF one man, and he cur
Master, asking .ot fonr additional
years 10 finish his experiment. -Pru
dence would dictate, even il we hold
to Mr.. L:ncoln's policy, to place
another person in his chair. No
doubt, thousands Of good men and
women pray nightly for the President,
bold to his guidance with steady faith.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
For the Macarthur DemocrAt.l
mob. at McTAtllnr NJ. T.
Church,

On "Wednesday Aag 18th 1864. |
called at the residence VI tho Rev.
Bipy, stationed Preacher Of the Il
E. Church in Macarthur, Vintou Co.,
y 10, and requested the privilege to
preach in his church in the evening
lie cordially granted it in very gen
tIcman!y and christian like manner.
The arrangement being made | WAS
there IN due TINE, sung a hymn and
prayed. | tner took the Bible ami
remarked rs an introduction to our
evening service, | wouIi read anl
make some remarks on the frat 17h
verses Of tbs 3rd Chapte' of Panls
Epislel ~ the Col.Oslan5, done sO,
aud on the 6tn verse remarked that
,he wrath oi God is coming on Us as
a nation, not lor on + righteousness, but
for uul wickedness took part OF
the l7th verse OF the simo Chapter.
AS a foundation for some Iemaks, said
that | should stick close to the Col
den rule, and til ugh did moi stare
my arrangcm ht Ii WAS as follows,
first tue u,ll clnSequencCs growing
uut OF the usa of the evil tongue, 2i,
tina, as Christians We must ali act in
,he name ol. .ine Lord Jesus in all
thugs 81 touched on some Of the
characterlctc, and shove the reason
why we should act III the nlma OF the
Lord Jesus. thus remarked on the
lst Proposition that all the Blood,
loss gi lite, all the tears, every groan,
all the sorrows, and every dollar it
has cost, is all cbargablc to an impro.
per use OF the tongue, which unruely
evil, full OF deadly poison, and setteth
on fire the course of nature, and is se.
oD f.e Of hell, then remarked that
VIC iave to quit calling each other i'll
names, such as Black Abolionist,
W ooly Heads, Copperheads, Butter
NUS or abide by the penalty, and St.
James says he that keeps whole law
and yet offend in one point is guilty Of
oil, and that our conversation should
be- with grace seasoned with salt, That
ilmight furnish grace to the hearers, |
asked how can any person use such
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
Good Advice 70 The Clergx.

Major Guther, the popular and en-.
ergetic Chief Magistrate Of the city OF
New York in his'proclama;ion for the
fast in that city, says:
ITO the Ministers OF the Sariona
churches on whom will devoIve ilis
duty Of opening prayer in the pre-
sehcs Of their congregations, and
especially those ministers who have
inculcsted the doctrines OF war and
blood. 80 much at variance with tho
teschings Of the Divine Master, /
would humbly recommend that they
will, on that solemn occasion. invoke
the mercy Of Heaven to hasten the re-.
liet Of our suffering people, by turn
ing the hearts Of those in authority 70
the blessed way of peace" ,,-'.
Good advice admirable and appsss
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
tFtr the McAahur Democrat. ]
.u MINNIE NIAYE.
BY ]. A. II.

In the Shadow Of the willows I
By sparkling rivulsL )
Stind; a tidy little cottage N
In the budding emeralds vet;
And the oak trees growing round il
Bend their branches DER the root,
And the sunshine glancing lhreughtb /
lGilds the cot ii eherkefed rovfJ
Straight up from the wooden chimney
Ourls the lazy azure smoke.
Forming wrpaths and fancy garands
'Mong the branches Of the oak; .
All the shadows are delicious, z
Peace is in the very cir, S
And the angel Of contsniment
Seems to have her dwelling there,
This sweet SPOT: this modest cottage
l. the hume of Minnie Mayp;
Here she plies The shinning needle
Though ;he 10 6 sweet simmer doy
All the biri Curne near u l,sted
To tire music Of her song,
And the oak leaves vhisp to her
Wind-harp music all day long, p
Blue birds gluncing through The csdats
Stops and wonder il the tune 4
Comes from some bright unge spirit
Passing through the flowers OF June.
Yes, an angel chants the anthem N
Heard 50 sweelly in the even,
For dear Minnie is an angel,
And she learned her song from heaven.
White rosed spirits whispered 10 her
All the petty ,Ongs she knew
Wits pered in III. bright jane roses
Whispered in the falling dew;
An sl Earths 6nwrittrn music
She had learned from leaves and flowers,
And her melodies enrhlnl ing
Made more bright the passing hours.
Likean Eden. in It's beauty
Was the home OF Minnie Maye,
But her spirit was too gentle
And she swreily, passed away;
Now among the s'sr-rroHned legiOns
In bright robes Of peace anl love
She is slng,ug with the angels
In her Eden home above
McAr,Iur Aug. 1854.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
Daniel Webster a Prophet.

'lItheSe Internal fanatics and Abo.
litionists ever get the power into their
hands they will override tie Cons,i.r.
tion, set the Supreme Court at def. q.
ance, change and make lava to suit
themselves, lay hands on those who
differ with them in opinion, or dare
question their fidelity, aud finally
bankrupt the country and delnge q
with blood.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
Look OF this Picture.

Ihave no purpose directly or indi-
rectIy TO interfere with tie institution
OF S avery in .he State where it ex sls.
! believe | have no lawful right to
do 10, and ! have no inclination to do
so "-Presialnt Lincoln in his Iu.
Gagural address.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

~ order an ieclare that oil persons
held rs slaves in the designated States
are and Hereafter shall be free. -
Liucoln Emancipation Proclamation
Neither the President, nor Con.
greSs, can emancipato slaves any
mole than they can grant bills OF di-
vorce ."-Er-Gov. Henry Dutton.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
N MANHOOD;
a. auow LOST, HOW RESTORED.
Just published, new edition nof
nr. CuIverweI,,s Celebrated Essay

- ,rc pAn1cAL CURE without medcine) OF
prny,TnnuoEA, or seminal Weakness, lnvol.
nt",v seminal osses. IMt oTENCY. Nentnl and
uhysical IncGpacity" lmpe;diment 70 MofFplgs' pl
,Lc also, CoNsuuPTIoN, EPILEPSY anu FITS
Induced by selt-induig1nee or sexual oA'ru'"-
KY Price. in sealed envelope, only cents
The celebratel autl or in this admirable es-
.ag nleorlv demo lstrates. from thirty years
.,cce.siui practice. that the alarming conscqr-
moe ofseif abuse NAV he radically cured with
on, Tho dangerous use of internal medicine VI
tbc onnlicntion of the kufe-pointing out u
node Of cure, at once simple, certain ana eute
.ual, by means Of which every suueter, u"
matter what his condition may be may cure
himself cheaply, privately, and RADICALLY.
w. This Lacture should Elm the hands Of
every youth and every man in the land
Seutunder seal. ine plain enveloye, to any
address, POST PAD, on receipt Of ,iT cents or
CHAS. J. &. KLINE IL co.
1877 Bowery, New York. Post office box 1856
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

"The fact can no longer be dlsguis
ed that many o. the Republican Sena
tors desire war AMI dlsunion, und r
pretext OF saving the union. They
wish to get rid vi tie Southern States
ln'ordcr 10 have majority in the Sen
ate t" coaiigia the appointments, an
many nt',hrm think they can hold q
permaDoEt Republican majority in thr
Northern S'at"s, on, ,not in Tie whol.
Union; for 9artisan reasons they arc
anxious to dissplCe the Union, il il
can bs done without hoiiins. lien
responsible before the people, "--ISts.
2hen A. Douglas in tue, U. s. Senate,
Dec. 25, 1860.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

II declare upon my own responsible.
ity as Senator, that the liberties Of
this country are in greater danger to-
day from the corruptiOns and from the
pofHigacy practiced in the various de.
partment Of the Gvernment, than they
are from the open enemy IN the ield.n
~ 7. Hale, Republican Senator
from N. H.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
United s aeS Inernal
REVENUEl
INCOME TAX, LICENSES, &c.
Eleventh DISTRICT OF ONO,
CoLLEoruR's OTrIoE, MACARTHUR.
Julv gIst l2g4 |

Juig ElrIi lSuf'
A S required NY section % Of "An He' to pro
y yido Internal Revenue to support the Gov
eminent, and Jay interest on the pnhN' debt" ;"
approved June 30th, 1864, ,fUBLlCNOIlCEis is
hereby given to gll PERSONS inteie s'cd, that the
AssesSorI ANNUAL LIST for this Dstricr,
comprising the Couuties Of Adams S'ioto,
Lawrence, Gallil, Ninl0n and Jackson, iGr me
year 1854, ombraecing Taxes on IN CuAES LII
CEESES, CARRIAGES, &c, ~ now ln my
hands Tor collection, and that said taxes are
now due and payable, aud II no' paid oil nr be,
fore tho 10th day of August next rsnalty OF
TEN per cent. will no enforced un der d'strasnt.
Twill attend. hy mysclf OF Deputy, at the
COLLECTORS OFFICE, in ench County IN
,sil District, for tho purpose OF rscriving the
rayes aforesaid, until said 10th day August
next; after which time the penalty WIN inV.ria;
HE he exncted. Snia taxes will he received
AID reccipted for, by HENRY PAYNE Esqr'.
Macarthur, for Vinton county
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Iulv o9 "a 2w. CollCcior
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

Our present writers shrng their
shoulders most at those on whose
shoulders they stand; add exalt those
most who crawl up along them.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01

SEcRErARYSEwAED's Power The
Secretary OF State, while eudeavorirg
IT, vinIcate the vitality OF the FEEDER
al Government to Lord Lyons, illus.
trated his position Sy saying:
"My Lord | can touch bell on nv
right hand order the arrest ofs citi
zen Of Ohio. | can touch the bell
again and order the imprisonment .oi
a citizen in Nsw York, and no power
OH earth bat that OF the President can
release them. Can the Queen Of
Engla ID, in her domiuions, do as
much!
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
NARIET7E And CINCINNATI
RAIL RO A D.
g @ IL as.IszsfSs
PORTSMOUTH BRANCH

NN and after thursday, February IS, 1854.
" revulat Passenger Trains will run in coll
rect;on with the Trains on main line between
Portsmouth and Cincinnati, as follows
Leaves Portsmouth at s:l5 A. NJ, arrives at
pionser. at 9:35A.M.; arrives at Portland at
1905 AM, arrives ia jackson at lO:57a. NJ.
arrives at Ilumden at ll:S0 AN; arrives at Gin
sinr ati at 5;55 PM;
Leaves Cincinnati at $50 A. NJ; leaves Ham
den at 800 I'm; arrives ut Jackson at S:34 P
. M; arrives at Portland at 4:2l PM; arrives at
Pioneer at 4:50 Z. M; arrives at Portsmouth q
6:l0 PM.
Accommodation Train departs from Ports.
mouth at 245 PM; prrives ut Pioneer at 4:45
and deaarts ut so; arrives ut Jackson at 6:.3;
and Hamdan. 81 1880, Departs $40 AN ar
r.ves,at Jackson at 1885; arrives at Pioneer at
9.35; and arrives at Portsmouthat HAS.
Through Tickets to Cincinnati can be obtain
cd at Portsmouth, Portland. and Jackson, at
chs following rates:
Portsmouth to Cincinnati, &4OO
Portland g do t,40o
jackson. do 400
~ ROUND TRIP TICKETS.
From Portsmouth to Cincinnati and return
$500 Tickets from Portsmouth to Marietta
, and Petersburg, $500.
r. W. QUADE, Assist supt
Feb. 25th ls64-lyr.
10 GUARDIANS NOTICE. IS 49,
Henry shuster Guardian of John s., Mary
"A, aud William Shuster minor heirs Of said
y8,ardien has filed his accounts for inspection
and partia, Settlement, us such Guardian, and
\ will be TOR hearing on the 9TH day Of May A. D
N,sst. .iaKlChakpohAiG iasDi
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
I7;4!y|''5!::I''''';1I!! 7;4!y|''5!:' 5:I''1!l!'Z'I5l Z ~
Izz'z'Z||'a|'Ef2;l q
PILES.
A SURE CURE.

NVERY BODYf1S BEING CURED OF
IL this distressing disease by the use of
DR.. SiricKland's Pile Remedy.
Read what sufferer saws:
Mr. J. P. Hazafae' l64 Second street,
Cincinnati, O., SAYS he has been dreadful
sufferer with Piles for long time. and has
tried nearly everything, and could obtain no
relief. He used about une fourth OF pot
Of DR.. Strickland's Pile Ointment, and it
made a complete cure. He advises every
one who is suffering to try 1t.
Sold by all Druggists, so cents per pot
Manufactured at No East Fourth street,
Cincinnati 0. ASK for .r
STRICKLAND'S PILE REMEDY
Mai 90 '6& l.y.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
Gst Mt3tiBat 9suo'4at.
3 PUBLISHED avery THURSDAY By
4. A. B RA TT o N,
OFFICE:
Ia Drattsn's BuiluIngH, East of Cour'
House, UD stains.
TERMS, CASH.

TERJSi CASH.
Ths DEN, .aAr will be sent one year for one
Dollar; and Fifty cents, Six Mouths, for Seven
ty.fve Cents; Four Months. fo- Fifty Cents,
fsg- All papers will be discontinued at the
sxpAtion Of tic time raid for.
TERMS F0R ADVERTISING.
= Oue esquars one insertion, to,15
Each additional insertion, -,96
Cards one year, s''o
Notice of appointments or aNiniS g
era, Guardian and Executors 30
Attachment notices before.'' T. libO
Editorial notices por rline, %
tSy- Ten lines miniou charged as QUO sqdare,
and all Advertis ,ments Ar Legal NAlces must
3 be piid in GJva ice.
Ig- 4 liberal deduction will lbe mscetJy year
advertisers.
N-The eubovstNrmsmust be complied With
H-All paymen must be made to the Fro
rlstor, ~ wa hare No agents.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
FARM FOR SALE.

A Good Farm, about l2j acres, witA aOou,
~ Is acres cleared, one Of the oest Wa'e!ea
Hvnles and a number of new Grated APPLES
ord Peaches. about 30 acres of bottom, SONS IL
acros Of it medow, Cottage llouse Frame 6"rh;
and GOOD well of water. Title perfect and
, hs priee "A 20 900. The Farm IT. in Richland
rr.. Fast of Allensyille. For further lniorna
ion enquire Of Z. a. Bratton u Arthur ohio'
or Of the su uhscriber on the premises
July q ,-G4-f ElCliD b1liAN'N.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
Nl}3 II A AAD CICINNA9I
RAILROAD.

Eh N y ~ HA "A ~
@ @W s:lssl sl assSAt2s::.
IN and after Monday, January II 1864, anc
" until further notice, trains will run as FOL
lows:
MAIL GOING EAST,
leaves Cincinnati at S:tJ A. NJ: Leaves Blan-
cb.astsr at-O:27 A. NJ; leaves Greenfield n'
i2II +. NJ; arrives at Chillicothc at l:l5 PM
Leaves c Chilicothe at 1855 7. Nj; leaves Ham
don junction at 2:53 z. NJ; leaves Athens ai
1.Sl p, NJ; Arrives at Marietta at $3.50 T. NJ.
arrives at Beipre IS Parkersblrg ut 7'lO T. M'
MAIL GOING WEST.
Isavss Delpre &C., at 1850 A. NJ; leaves Mar
ietta Mt T:45 AM; leaves Athens at 1905
n: leaves Hamdcn Junction at 1886 A. NJ
Arrives at Oh,licOthe at l2:55 PM; leave
Chulicothe at l:l5 P. NJ; leaves Blancnester a'
Asa p. NJ; leaves Loveand at 4:5O L. NJ; ar-
riyes at Cincinnati ut 5:jj PM.
The Accommodation Train Leaves Chllicothe
at 500 A. NJ; arrives at Cincinnati at 1925 A
N :leavos Concinnati at $3.50 .. NJ; arrives nj
{. C.incothe at $50 7. M.
Conf ections are made at Lovcland with
Trian. to and from Columbus: aTd Mt llamder
Junction with trains to and from Portsmouth
4 JOHN DURAND, Sup't.
January II, ls64-ly ,....
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-09-01
McARTNUR NURERY

rhe undersigned wishes 10 inform the citlzeh'
Vintcn. and surrounding Counties 'het they
ave established Nursery at Macarthur aud
yillkeep constantly GU hand, every variety
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
We now offer for sale, 90 900 Apples trees
1000 Peach trees, Pear, Cherry, fIumD "c
f tho every beet varieties.
The trees have all been rpised IN lioeR,ng
'ounty, and being acciimatei are lrSiteran.e
tree shipped from other States They are
.wo yesrs old thrifty and in the best condi'ion,
n we aasl is that thoss wishing treec should
all and see for themselves.
Address
De.. ,,-63 3mo. J. Il w.GOLD.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-04

NEW YORK. April ).
The Times Havana correspondence has
Mexican news 10 the 10th ult.
II appears certain that ydaurri has openly
declared against Juarez.
Gen. Meiia was marching against the Mexi-
can Gen. Doblado. Dobiado was also march
ing TO fight Meiia. Other accounts say DO
blado Is going TO the United States.
An American general Is said 10 have gone
TO Saltmo 10 have an interview with JuaTez.
Juarez had published a decree separating
the State of. Coahuilo FROM New Leon.
Gen. BazSfhe would shortly leave Mexico
for Puebla 20 direct the operations OF an ex-
pedition against the south part OF Mexico.
The report OF the capture OF Guadalaj ara
by Ursga and the shooting of Miramon, sp-
pears 10 be unfounded. Uraga is said to have
Withdrawn, and 10 be marching to the south
OF Morela.
orega Is reported to have been routed by
the French general in the State OF Jalisco, and
disbanded the troops.
The French are reported TO have abandoned
Basco and Miniatitlan after some severe fight
ing.
A French feet is blockading the coast strict
III from Vera Crnz 10 Tobasco.
In some fighting near Alyarado, the French
had the advantage.
The garrison at Tampico having been
strengthened, gave battle TO the liberals, but
were driven back TO the walls OF the city
where they fortified themselves.
The French cruisers will soon blockade Ma
zatlan, Manzanilla and Guayamas.
The foreign legion is TO be increased to six
battalions, and remain ten years in Mexico.
The Courier of Mexico rejoices that Mata-
moras has not been occupied, as II averted diff
ficuliies with the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-04
If'asiinpton Reports.

New YoRK, April s.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
Gays the House Committee will recommend
the immediate passage of the bill for the coin
age of cents and half cents.
The government intends to call out all the
organized militia of the States, for 90 days, to
occupy certain fortified points. The militia
OF the District of Columbia will he called to
occupy the forts around Washington, SO that
the veterans can he put into the field
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
Of yesterday says, Gen. Grant has issued an
order directing that any communications ad-
dressed by an officer or soldier, to his supe-
rior, unless forwarded through the regular
official channel, will be disregarded and the
writer tried by Court Martial, and if found
guilty, dismissed the service or otherwise Sc
yerely punished.
Yesterday newly invented torpedo pre-
maturey exploded at the navy yard, severe
ly iniuring the inventor and an officer exam
lining it.
Admiral Dahlgreen will, on Monday. leave
for Charleston to resume the command of the
South Atlantic squadron.
The rebel Col. Ould has given assurances
that the body of Col. Dahlgren will soon be
given up.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-04

The UNITY or THE RAcEs.-The lecture
by Frederick Douglas, at the City Hall last
evening, was an able, close, wel-reasoned and
convincing argument, ably sustained by histo-
rical and other facts, in favor of the Unity of
the Human Race, its common origin, and the
consequent common brotherhood of mankind.
The fact that SO many varieties of complexion
and condition now exist among men, no more
disproyes this doctrine of unity than the ten
thousand forms of the apple disprove the fact
that all Of them are traceable to the Siberian
crab as their common origin. The lecture was
delivered TO large audience, who listened for
nearly two hours with the most profound at
tention. Messrs. Shaw and Gardiner, and
Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs. Allen, preceded and
followed the lecture with some of their best
singing.