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Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
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The Fate OF The Refugee.

The little town Of Chichester, situated
Oh the river Maine, was once Tar more
important that II is al present, for now II
Is slowly bui surely falling into decay
Many years have passed since | visited
II, and even then il xas a melancholy
sight. The houses which could remem.
Der as inhabited were teuRnlleSs, and
often roDfiess; and fields which when |
last saw them were waving with corn.
now lay drsoia,e, scorched by the rays Of
the August sun. Fences were torn down.
lenenen.s were totteriug 10 ruin, the
skeletons Of old sloops lay bleaching on
me shoFe; even an ancleut cburchy arc
hard by was turned INTO desolate COM
mon, aud over The whole SCENE decay ap-
2rarrd To reign with melancholy aspect.
Il was different once, bnt that was
y.ars ago. Bul only aIlude to tee place
10 call 10 mind how heering are all things
va lhi, care worn world
Atoul mlls from The village stand.
at old wealher-heaIpu house. buill @!
thick heWn logs aud Consisting of singh,
room below, wr'h barros garret above
il now forms the kitchen Of a more mod
era'e structure. hul at TIE period of the
Revolution, and indeed. uulll within The
last few years, il stood alone Il Is an
old .enemen', ard stands at rigRt angles
with The road. Behind II Is, or vas.
garden. stretching down 10 li'Ile swamp.
through which ruus a stream Of clear cold
water. a. which mapy time have drank
An apple orchard once stood on the righi
of the house. and modest barn 10 front,
though Ii he nav have lrvellrd both these
long since with ,Le dust. But that Is
neither here nor there, so will GO 90
with my story
On a bright summers day a young
GIRL stood at the door Of The house, look
ing auxlously up the road. as If watch
ing for some expected one. The sun
was jus, sinking behind the forest trees,
pouring a mellow light along the sandy
ruad ald over The dark. son.hre green
of the tall pine trees. Everything was
m repo>e. Scarcely breath Of air stir
red The lrsves; the lowing of catule was
frequently heard from afar; ripple of
the little stream came pleasantly 10 the
ear, and the hum of aa,s, growing every
moment more low, died al last away
She was beautiful, bu; il was the beauty
Of high love and of a proud FORM
Neither did she, when you looked al her,
appear so young as she at first seemed
She was, perhaps, eighteen; she could
not be over twenty, and yet, bad it no
been for al air of womanly dignity. she
mjgls have passed for girl of sixteen
only.
What can deiain him 2" she asked, at
length. shading her eyes with her hand,
and gazing anxiously-from the door.
The words bad scarcely been spoken
before a figure emerged from the woods
up the road. aud with a glad smile she
was rushing forward a pace or two TO
meet the conner, when suddenly she turn
ed as pale as death. and scarcely ejacu-
laung, The refugee :" she turned back
10 the house
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

George w. Curtis, in lecture deliv-
cred at Providence, made the following
statement:
Al private meeting in New York, of
Capitalists aud secessloniSls, held in the
secession year, one of The leading mers
proposed that the terms of Southern men
should be accepted IN advance. And one
of the largest merchants IN that cIIy, |
grieve TO say he was born in New Eng
Land, sPrang to his feet as a polincian sat
down, nd said: 20 gentlemen, how
beautiful Is peace. | say amen, | say
amen" While another merchant Of that
CITY. not born IN New England, but IN
Scotland, landing on these shores pen.
ullesS boy now the second richest man IN
the country, rose as his fello W merchant
SAT down. ''Gentlemen,' sald he Il
am a trader, and trade requires peace;
the south owes me al least a million Of
dollars; | wish, like all merchants, that
the debt shall be paid to me; but should
II raise It's hand against the Union and
the Government which made me all l
have, l wlIl gladly lose that million. l
will gladly lose every dollar and every
cent | have in the world, TO vindlcate
and IN aIutain the Government of the
United States
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
Nashville. January. l3.


Tennessee is free" tonight after three
days of earnest and thorough but patient
and good tempered debate, the reso-
luton declaring slavery forever abolish
ed aud prohibited throughout the State,
was passed without one dissenting voice,
aud with the most enthusiastic applause.
In addition to this, the Convention pass
ed a vote prohibiting The Legislature
from recognizing the right Of property in
man, fOrbldding il from requiring COM
pensauon 10 be made 10 the owners, ab-
rogaung the declaration of Safe inde-
pendence, the Military League made IN
1861 with the Confederate States, and
ali laws and ordinance made IN pursu-
ance of them.
All officers appointed by the acting
Governor, since his accession to Office,
are confirmed.
The propositions are to be submitted
to the people for ratification on the 22d
of February, aud on the 4lh of March an
election is to be held for Governor and
Legislature. Nearly 300 delegates par
ticIpated in The final votes the greatest
harmony and good feeling prevailed
throughout. Parson BrOwnlow Is The
choice of The Convention for
the next Governor,
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

The Worlds Washington speeial says:
Il Is probable tho President Will issue a
supplementary proclamation after the
fall of Charle estOn, increasing the member
and grade of officers excluded from am.
nes ". after a certain date. and inform
ing JEFF. Davis and his supporters that,
if thy hold ouI long enough TO compel
The raising of aaOlher army. no amnesty
whatever viii be given. but # they lay
down .heir arms, they will Oe megnauir
mOusly treated.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

A quarrel between JEFF Davis and
Governor Clark. of Mississippi. has aris-
en- in regard to the Safe troops recently
called out by the Governor TO oppose Da-
Wilson's raiders. Davis has insisted and
demanded that these troops shall be
turned over to the Confederate aurhori-
lies. Clark refuses compliance, and
answers hs is determined TO COM
mand and control them as Commander
10. Chief Of the militia.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
%l0ftr1.
How lIle M0neJ Gees.
EE JOHN G sAxN-


How eSes ibe mon.y? Wen,
I'm sure it isn't hsrd 10 tell
IL goes for rent and water rats,
For bread and butter, coal AMI CRATES,
Hats, caps and carpets, hoops ami hoes
And Ih;ts the Wsy the money goss,
How goes tho money? Nay,
Don svers body know he Wsy3
Il gOes for b"nns;,. coats, and capes.
SbaEis, ribbons, gurs and turosiuvs,
Ana that's the way the money goes!
How goss the money? Sure,
wisa the many ways were fewer;
Il goes tor wages, tszss, debts.
j goes .Or presents, gaes fYr debts,
tOf paints, ps~ads ADD eas- -as-ross.
ABl sh-t's thS way ths money goesl
How goes tie money? Nov,
w. scarce begun t. msntion how;
j. goes iur lAees, feathers rings,
IO's, dolls, and other baby thirgs,
Whips- Whistles candies, bells, and bows,
And that's the ssy the money goes
How goes the money? Come,
know it didn't go for rum
il goes for school aud Sabbath chimes,
IL goes for charity sometImes,
For missions aud such things as those
And that 5 the way the uoney goes?
How goes the money? There,
I'm out Of patience, declare;
i gnes tar plays snd diamond pins,
For public alms aud private sins,
FIR hollow shams ana silly shows
Aud that's the way the mon-y suas
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
Washington, Jan, Is.

The Richmond Examiner Of the lIth,
has rbe following
The great overflow of The James riT-
continues and may do more for But
IRIS canal than all his explosions. l.
may wash it out clean and may 6ll II up
with mud and sand until The water SUBJ
sides. No,hing can be known even ty
those on The spot The freshet Is not 50
high as that of last year BY several feet.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
NO.19
Washington. Jan, Is.


The following announcement has been
furnished for general publication
Departmental State, Washington, jan
18th. 1866 The Presid ent directs The
undersigned 20 perform The painful duty
of announcing to the people Of the Z. S.
that Edward Everett. distinguished nos
more BY learning and elVauenee than BY
nsurptssed and disinierssled labors
of patriotism at q period Of political
discord de1arted this life at fohr o'clock
this morning. The several executive de.
parlmenis viii Canse appropriate hOnors
TO be rendered 10 The memory Of The de-
ceased at home and abroad, wherever
the national name and authority are ac-
knowledged.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

A new use for PeIroleum.-Galig-
mani says: DR.. Dvcaisine, Of Antwerp,
announces that the itch may be cured
inslantaneOu>ly BY simply appiying( with
out rubbing petroleum TO the paris af'
fected. The mere emanations Of that
oil are sufficient TO disiufect the patients
clothes. and Dr. DecaisiDe adds, hat all
other parasites Of the human body may
be destroyed Immediately BY The same
means.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

Thirty million gallons of petroleum OIL
vsve been exported during The past elev-
en- mcnths.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

Il IS understood the President has de-
clared that if Senator FOOte Is harmed
by the rebels. be viii bring FIVE Of the
most distinguished rebel prisoners IN our
hands. TO grief.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

Major General Canby has ordered a
draft within the Department os Arkansas
Mississippi aud the Gulf. on the 18Th
proximO. unless the quota is previously
filled.
The World has information from Mex
ico confirming The previous report Of the
success by the Republicans, over the Inn
periaIisls. in the several battles. There
was an uprising OF the people, and the
fresh insurrecuon was increasing.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

The Richmond Sentinel, Davis own or
gan. says:
The people Of RiehmODd-lhe great
ynuliitude-are starving. This IS net u
flourish. but 4 xed fact. SueL are tie
results Of treason.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

New York furnishes One-fourth Of The
total internal revenue.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26

Coat tails are snA the mode" in Par
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-01-26
RATEgOF ADVERTISING.

Yearly advertisements guaFtSsiT IN adFance-
All kinds q Job. Book snig 0ari printing, dtes q
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
THE WAR DEPARTnENy.
Important Order Expenses 10 be Hate
rin!Iy Reduced.

WASHINGTON, Friday Aprl -, leOJ.
The following important order has been
issued by the War Departments
WAR DEPARTMENT. ADJ TAv1.GrSEgAL'sO OFFICE,
WAsnNCroN. ID. G.. April =. ls05.
GENERAL ORDERS No. For reducing the eI
penses OF the military establishment.
ORDERED. Frs, That the chiefs OF the respective,
bureaus Of this Department proceed Immediately re
duce The expenses Of their respective departments {,
what is absolutely necessary, in,,cw OF immediate
reduction of the forces the field and in garrison ant
the speedy termination Of hotiitics, and that they
,cycray make oGt statements OF the reductions they
deem practicable.
Secoad-That de Qumtcmastcr.GeIc.al disoharg,
al ocean transports not required TO bnng home troop
remote departments. All river and inland trans
portaton viii be discharged except tha: required fo
the necessary supplies 10 troops III The field. Purchase
%. lOrses mules, wagons and other land trausgoIta
ton viii be stopped ALEC purchases OF forage cxoep
what is required for immediate consumption. Al
purchases for railroad construction and transportation
viii also be stopped.
Third Tint the commssnry General of Subsistence
discontinue tic purchase Of supplies IN bis Department
except 81 such u may with what IL on hand lie re
quircd for forces r the field 10 the first Of june next
FoStl--That the Chief OF Ordnance stop all pur
chases OF and ammunition and materials therefor
and reduce the manufactur, of arms and orinanc,
stores in the Government aisenals rapidly BE-
done without injury TO the service.
FUh.-That the Chief OF Engineers stop work on all
field Notifications and other works except those for
which specific appropriations have been made by Con.
gress for completion that may be required for the
proper protection Of works in progress.
Sict. That all soldiers In the hospitals WHO require
no further medical treatment be honorably discharged
from service with immediate payment All officers
and enlisted men who have been'prisoncrs Of war and
arc on fulough in parole camps and all recruits In
rendc Nous. except those fog tie Regular Army vii,
Likewise DO honorably discharged.
Officers, whose duty It is. under the regulations Of
the service to make out rolls and other final papers con
nceed with the discharge and payment OF soldiers are
directed to make them out without delay. so that this
erder may be carried into effect Immediately.
StuenM: The Adiutant.Gcneral of the army will
cause immediate returns TO he made By oil
In the field garTsons dclacbmeats aud posts OF their
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

81 owe . paramount allegiance TO the Union;
owe 1 suborfirqie allegiance TO my native
State" said the great Kentuckian; and this
doctrine is and ever has been that of large
majority of The American people.
Prof Lewis's admirable pamphlet essay on
State Rights: A Photograph from the Ruins
Of Ancient Greece, was recently reviewed with
singular disingeuuousneSs by The Uord: tht
writer insisting that 10 one held the views con
atroverted in that pamphlet. Mr.. jeff. Davis, III
3characlrrizng the Union as an agency oil Inc
]Statcs-who may Of course disayow and DIS
credit their agent-and in tcrming Secession
"thc dissolution Of a league" and now his
satellite Tucker, in declaring his FIRST ale
glance" due to his State, prove The UoTfd grew
lousy at fault here. I'm fact, there was recently
a celebration in our City Of Jeiicrson's birthday
by State Rights anti-Abo.ition" Club, which
talked Of these grave matters precisely IN the
vein of Davis and Tucker. Need We add that
lis members were manifest approves OF the
Shareholders Rebellion
That Rebellion had Slavery for its father and
paramount" State Rights as its mother. Let
Ius beware of them both
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Gold Closed Last Night at I4Gss.
THE WAR.

Gen. Grant telegraphs to the War Depart
meat from Raleigh. the Goth. that Johnston las sur
rendered all the Rebel forces from there 20 the Caatta
hoochie on the same terms granted to Lee al
unofficial dispatch states that Gen. Grant bad eivei
Johnston until p. m on Wednesday evening TO decide
The Department of Washington has been sub
divided into four military districts, under command
respectively, of Maj Gen. John c. Parke. Breyet Maj.
Gen o. B. MILAN. Col. ii. IL. Wells. and Col. NJ Il
Sweitzer the whole under command Of Maj Gen
AuCuT.
Notwithstanding the peace prospects, Gov
eminent Is still sending troops TO the 'front.' One thou
sand men were furnished transportation in tAs chi!
YahteraaY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

Among the final acts Of the New-YorA Senate
was refusal to permit the Senatorial lnyes-
tigating Committee to sit during the recess aud
continue their examination into the aiialrs OF
our City Departments Though the vote was a
large one, it seems to Us a mistake and Will be
regretted by our own citizens That Committee
has by no means finished its work and could
have proGtably employed some portion of the
summer months in a more thorough scrutiny.
The vote on the motion to grant leave to the
Committee to sit was as follows
YEAs-Senators Allen, Ames, Christie, foleer Hayt
Laimbeer, Low.
NAY-Senators Andrews. Angel Bailey, Cole
Coos Cozans, Butcher Fields. Hastings. Have ns
Hobbs, Juind. Murphy Shaier, smith, strong
Williams. Woodruff.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

respective forces with view ~ their inmodAts n,
ductiou.
Etehh.-Ths Quaatermastet's Subsistence Euxipes,
and Provost darshal General Departments will rednes
the number of clerks and employees to that absoos.v
required for closing the business OF their resp,,.
departments; and viii, without delay. repor. IN r..
Secretary of War the number required Of each cs., A.
grade. The SurgeonGensral viii make smils- r.doo
tons OF surgeons. nurses and attendants in LIs bnr
Ninth The chiefs Of the respective bureaus will i'm.
media ely cause proper returns TO be made out Of I'M,
public property in their charge and statements Of tn
property in each that may be sold upon Advertisement,
and publication without prejudice to the service.
Tenth: The CommiSsary of Prisoners will have roll,
made out of the name residence time and place a,
capture and occupation of all prisoners Of war who will
take the oath Of allegiance TO the United States 70 IN,
end that such disposed TO become good and oya
citizens of the United States, and who are prop.r
objects Of Executive cemency, may be released upon
the terms that the President shall deem m and con
sisient with public safety.
BY order OF the Secretary Of Wir
W. 4. NIcHOrk
Ofciai; THOMAS ". VINCENT, Assistant Adj -Gea.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
THE DAY OF HUMILIATION
THE TIME ALTERED.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT

Whereas, by my proclamation of the 25tf
instant Thursday the 25th day ofnext month was rec
commended as day for special humiliation and praye
in consequence of the assassination of Abraham Lin
CON- late President Of the United States, but whereas
my attention has been called TO the fact that the a
aforesaid is sacred to large numbers of Christians
one OF rejoicing for the ascension of the Savior now
therefore be it known that J. Andrew Johnson, Presi
dent of the United States do hereby suggest that The
religious services recommended aforesaid should b.
postponed until Thursday, the rs. day of June next
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington. this 29th day o.
April in the year Of Lord le6j and Of the ndcpend
ence Of the United States Of America tho eighty ninth
ANDREW JOHNSON.
by the President.
W. HUNIER, Acting Secretary of State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

which they are the sole guardians. They may
90 with it to Texas under better auspices and
with less relentless pursuit tban if they still
surrounded and protected this bankrupt leader.
Dayiss route must be through an unirendiy
country, and the effect of interminglins with
the people will be to seriously impair the devo'
ton of his men. If they pay for their supplies
their funds will daily diminish. If they plundel
what they want, they will convert indifference
into frenzied hate, and the forces of Wilson ant
Candy lying in wait for the arrival of the Rebe
|cayalcade will get uncrring information t.
guide their march.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

We have received our files OF London papers
TO the 18th inst, the morning after the news OF
the fall of Richmond reached England. The
Nc,rs alone of the leading journals found time
to make any comment on the event, The Times
and The telegraph, though publishing the IN
telligence, taking another day to consider 1t.
The Tires, however Published It's dispatch
from its Ncw-York correspondent With " display
heads"--as we copy it in another columbian
unusual indication in that Journal OF the I'M
portarce it attributes to the news.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
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We publish this morning series Of letters
lust received from one Of our special CORES
pondcnts with Sherman's army. Some Of the
events therein related have been already told,
but the letters are valuable and interesting as q
connected narrative of the closing events Of the
last campaign of the war and Of the cireum-
stances under which the surrender of Johnston
to Sherman was made The news OF the aSSas-
sination of Mr.. Lincoln it seems was known to
Gen. Sherman before the completion Of nego.
tiatiouS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON Friday April 28-e q. NJ
To the Hon. T.. NJ. STANTON: | have thu
honor to report that the Secretary Of State and Mr.
Seward are improving steadily. Very respectfully.
j. X. BARSEs Surgeon. General
EVENING REPoRT.
SURGroS-GEsERAI's OFFICE
WASHINGTON Friday. April 25--a D.. m
Hon. l.. VI. STANTON: have the honor 20 report that
the Secretary Of State took his usual ride this morning
and is free nom pain tonight Mr. h. Seward ~
quested today that some should read TO him. AMI
saws that he is much better His strength is improving
gradually and the wounds Of the scalp are healing
Very respectfully. }. X. BARNES surg. Gen
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
Governor Fenton recently sent in to the Sc

Governor Fenton recently sent in TO the Sen
ate veto Of the Central Railroad Bill, and thu
question "Shall the bill pass notwithstanding
the objections of the Governor" was decided
in the negative by vote of II to IL. Thu
people Of the State will sustain the Govemo
still more emphatically, for though the bill Al
passed was less Objectionable than when origi
nally introduced, it continued an exceedingl,
unpopular measure, and it would have been i'm
possible to convince the people that corpora
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29
The Connection Legisiaiare.

II ,.f Editor q The v. L. Inbh's.
SIR: l. is no little satisfaction TO the loyal
citizens Of Connecticut that prior to the recent events
which have alternately overwhelmed our people with
lov. stunned them with grief. and plunged them .nto
perpcxng anxious doubt they had, by majority OF
1000 reelected TO the Executive chair Of this State.
man ri ". a. Bucknghan's patriotism. picry. AMI
unfnchue integrity; that the, had elected unani-
nous Senate OF Union men, and House Of Represents
tyes three ourths OF whom are OF unconditional
.oyalty-n other words that the Legislature OF Con-
necticut which is meet al Hartford next week, will
be composed OF men OF whose position in this great
crisis there can be no doubt who have stood on
the right side. IL embraces some of ablest men;
indeed il may be called Convention of the abest wen
In Connecticut and the loyal in other States may
rest assured that Old Connecticut will by the action OF
her Legislature OF 1895 strengthen the stroug right
hand If Andrew johnson.
Who among many and So worthy. shall preside. 10
already under discussion. Hartford proposes Nv
Weeh, her worthy representative WiRdham County
cannot forget tie estmable services Of her worthy son.
Mr.. Gallup OF Pairfeh. From all paris of tho stats.
however. there seems be desire to appreciate the
services OF tho Union men OF the Second District. in
redeemng il from the stigma Of being she Only back
county In New. England by clecting Union member
by SEQ majority; and they seek TO 30 this b, COD
ferrng the position Of Speaker upon the Hon. T.. X
Foster of New. Haven. Some of the papers from Lce-
field and Fairfield Counties have suggested that .hs
appointment BE- conferred unanimously without GAUGES
We presume Judge Foster will meet with little oppos
ton and know that under his superintendence TIC
ses sion will hc prompt. vigorous. aud short.
Mn LoaDoS.
Coleht,tU, Conn. April 81. Ices