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Year: 1862

THE STRIKE IN THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD
There are over three thousand laborers at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, who have recently shown
signs of discomfort not on account Of any di
minution Of their wages, which remain the
same but because the requirements of the
country have exacted the necessity of an in
creased number Of hours Of work. The opera
tives were deluded into tho belief that the extra
time of service required Of them was but a
preliminary step to cutting down their pay.
Hence their inquictuds 1t is now, however,
removed entirely and everything goes on as II
should DO, With an energy Ahd decision which
will sooner or later be felt by the enemies Of
their country in the rebel States
Year: 1862

THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN ON TUE WAR;
Governor Blair, Of Michigan, in bis late message
to his State Legislature, attributes sour COM
plications abroad and our troubles at home to
the inactivity of the army and says that 1.-The
people will not tamely submit to sec our armies
used to protect slavc property of the rebels,
when the most active means should be taken to
suppress the rebellion, sparing nothing and
apologzing to nobody for our actions This
inpatient Governor, like one or two others of
the same stamp, permits his zeal to outrun lis
discretion. What does he know of tho "inac-
tivity Of our army?'' and what does he mean
when he talks Of "sparing nothing and apollo
gzing to nobody for our actions?" Would he
have our army follow the destructive examples
Of the Goths and Vandals, literally consuming
or destroying everything in their march? L. this
the way to save the Union? We hope. however,
that IL will not be long before oil these ram
pant abolition fanatics will be brought to recog-
misc the activity Of our army, and the superior
wisdom of saving, as far as possible, instead of
utterly destroying the South.
Year: 1862

SEvEvTY-sIx THOUSAND DOLLARS FoR IRE-
LAND.-Many of the subscribers to the fund for
the aid of Ireland in ls4s are very anxious to
know when it will be convenient for Greeley to
render an account of the $4,000 principal
and interest--in his hands and transfer the
money to respectable relief committee, who
will undertake TO distribute II among starving
population, destitute from another visitation Of
The potato rot. Will he surrender the money,
q, will he stick to II like leech till he Is COM
pellel TO dsgorge by process Of lawg
Year: 1862

CRYING OVER SPILLED MnK.-It seems that
Immediately after our occupation of Port Royal
the implacable fire-eaters of the neighboring
sea islands proceeded to the Improbable work
of burning their rice and sea island cotton, and
that they had thus disposed Of some ten millions
of dollars worth of cotton alone, when the pros
pect Of English Intervention and English gold
caused them to mourn over their losses and
their folly. Now, however, with the settlement
of the Trent affair, they may console themselves
with the reflection that if English gold and Eng
lish goods, more precious than gold are still
beyond their reach, they have, at least, in Civ
ing their cotton to the flames, saved it from the
Yankees" But, after all, the question which
will perplex the Carolina chivalry will be,
"How long can we stand this burning Of our
own substance?"
Year: 1862

MESSAGE OF GovERNo,, ANDREW This mes
sage is excellent till 1t COMES near the close,
when the club foot of abolition is displayed in
prayer to see the day when the loyal army Of
the North, with both hands pledged to the
solemn task of war, and with neither haQd
averted to uphold the institution which is the
cause of all this woe, and that their brow
shall turn not back and their sword return not
empty until the grand deliverance shall be ac-
complished." This is nothing but sheer fanati-
cism; and if the 27 7,0O0.men of Massachusetts,,
who have gone into the volunteer service,
should attempt what Governor Andrew calls
"the grand deliverance," it would be better
they had remained at home; for by embarking
in such crusade they would do more harm
than all the good that can ever be accom-
plished by their fighting. This is not to fight
for the Union, but for its dissolution. We do
not, however, believe that the majority of tho
Massachusetts troops agree with Governor
Andrew in his abolition, one idea view of the
war. If the Union army shall ever be defeated
it will turn out that an attempt to carry out
the emancipation policy, directly or iadirectlD
in the face of the solemn obligations of the
constitution, has been the cause Of our failure.
Year: 1862

Judge B. r. Curtis of Boston has published
pamphlet criticism fthe presidents last two
proclamatioLs, the proclamation of emancipa-
ton and the proclamation of general martial
law in reference to IA certain class of otienses.
Judge Curtis does not of course find any war
rant in the constitution for either of these
acts. But he also denies the power of the
president as commander-in-chief to perform
them as acts of war. Judge Curtis is a close
reasoner, but his logic runs in the professional
ruts, and seems to us to fail of that breadth
and comprehensiveness required in the discus
sion OF the presidents acts. Or course it must
be conceded to Judge Curtis that there is no
warrant in the constitution for either of these
proclalnations But it does not therefore fol-
low that the constitution is violated in their
utterance and enforcement. They meet exi-
gencies not provided for by the constitution
The only question that remains is, Are they
justified by the condition OF the country?


Judge Curtis does not deny that under mar
tiallaw slavery may be interiered with and
abolished, i'll spite of state laws and constitu-
tional guarantees. But he endeavors to limit





territory actually occupied by the armies We
can see no reason for any such limitation of
the presidents power as Judge Curtis sets up.
The books may sustain it, but it is not common
sense. 1t does not meet the circumstances of
the present case. We believe that the verdict
ofth American people, lawyers and all, should
be and will be, that the president has the right
to abolish slavery as an act of war. The poll
cy OF the measure is another question, but that
the president has decided ior himself, as it was
his duty to do, according to his own judgement
and under heavy responsibility to the nation
he seeks to save. And we cannot but feel that
it is the duty of the people to stand by him and
cooperate heartily in the measures he has
adopted.


Judge Curtis quotes from recent paragraph
in the Republican to point the moral of his es-
say: We suspect he read the passage from the
Republican as reproduced with comments in
the Boston Courier otherwise he would have
conprehended that the point made was just
that which he so fully elaborates in other parts
OF his essay-the polcer Of the president, act
ing as commdnder-in-chief, to do things uader
martial lac not procided for by the constitu-
ton. Judge Curtis does not deny that power /:
he only seeks to limit it. and he seems to us to
up arbitrary and impossible limitations. We set
still feel that nobody should care whether the
proclamations are constitutional or not. The
only care we have in reference to them is to
know that they were honestly intended as war
measures, and are adapted to promote the de-
sired end.
Year: 1862

abolitionist, but / contend that rebel slavehold-
ery have forfeited all claims to the protection
of their property in slaves. and the institution
must perish" This sentiment in nearly his
own words, is the prevailing sentiment among
men who are not endeavoring to Chamber into
places of authority, on the ground of some
boasted conservatism, which they parade be-
fore the public as if it contained an iota of
merit. The true conservatives are those who
would preserve the spirit and the fact of liber-
ty in the institutions of their country, and
who would remove therefrom every vestige of
barbarism, just as soon as the way is legiti-
mately open, whether through the changes
possible in time of peace, or through the ne
cessities forced upon us by the untoward reb-
els who have declared themselves 'aens and
foreigners" and have followed their declara-
tion by determined and bloody war.


The true conservative is he who defends
his country against these assaults upon her
honor and integrity, striking back vigorous
and heavy blows upon the assailing party; no
matter that slavery feels the blow. and stag
gers to its downfall, if thereby the rebellion
may be sooner crushed.


When our public lecturers wish to discuss
the relations of the "nigger" to the war and
the country, let them do it in the spirit of So
Der men, recognizing and comprehending the
great fact, if they can, that as Il slave, he has
done us Infinite mischief, and as a slave he will
ever continue to be Il source OF trouble NOR
ally, economically, socially, and politically.


CoUNTRYMAN.
Year: 1862

T IL PRACTICAL RAPID, and DURABLE sRWTSd


MACHINE, adapted TO large proportion of FAMILY sew
iN, or for manufacturing PURPOSES and Is highly orna
mental and Is so light and portable (weghng less than
one pound) that it can be conveniently carried in the
pocket or reticule.


lis operation Is 50 very SIMPLE that 1t requires but
slight degree of Judgment to use it.


By the simple turning of a crank with one hand and
guiding the work with the other silently vet very
rapidly with COMMON NEEDLE makes the running stitch
EXACTLY LIKE HAND SEWING, only perfect aud no.
guar.


1t will HEN, GATHER RuFFLE, sHlRR, TUCK RUN UP
nRBADTIs etc, with single double thread on any
material adapted to the RUNNING srlrcn from the It9,
Est and THNRsr up to two thcknesses Of ordinary silk
or muslin The thinnest usually the most difficult to
stitch hy other sewing machines, being the easiest
For ladies' aud ehdrens apparel and other articles made
ofght fabrics. it will therefore be found almost INvA1
uABLE.


II is attached to the table like sewing bird and hsv-
ing no tenson and requiring lubrcaon or change Of
Stitch always ready for operation and such marvel Of
simplicity that child Of six eight years can UNDER
STAND 1t Immediately, and use 1t SUCCESSFULLY.


It is not at all liable to get out of order.


Each machine is put up in neat box, accompanied
with full and explicit directions and twenty needless


Sent to any address in the United States receipt Of an
order inclosng the amennt may be collected by Ex
press on delivery Of the machine.


Agents wanted every where, to whom the most liberal
Inducements will be offered.


For particulars specimens Of ofsewng, etc. send stamp
for return postage. Address
Year: 1862

ST. Petersburg correspondence OF the In
dependence Beige states a public proclama-
ton is shortly expected which will emanci.
pate the peasants of the Grown. whose num-
ber amounts to about 2O000.000. When
tho Emperor liberated the 33 600, 900 serfs
of the nobility, he decroed that the peasants
of tho domains, of tho appendages, and
others dependent on the State, should have
tho same benefit. and likewise obtain the
same title to the possession of certain
portion of land. To understand the great
significance of such a measure, it must be
known that three. .fourths of tho land belongs
to the State. The communities of tho peas
ants of the Grown, Who occupy part OF
this land, pay to the public treasury per-
sonal tax equal to that which the peasants
of tho nobility wero paying to their masters,
Besides, they pay to tho Grown, on rent for
the land, one rubIe for every dessidnhnt
1.-TWO and "a half English acres.) But this
land is ceded to the community only fGr
simple usufruct the part given to family
never passes from father to son, unless by
special favor and temporarily. Usually, a
distribution of the land takes place every
third year. II is made in every community
where the arabic land is divided into DIS
many lots or parcels as there are able-bodied
men.


The forthcoming decree of the Emperor
will give to each peasant full possession o.
that portion of land which he will be cult
vating ut the timo the decree will be issued
The peasants will have the right to purchase
if they can, their little property at once
those who will not have sufficient means, o.
may not wish to buy at once, will be allowed
to do so by paying annually into the publit
treasury the interest, with an amortization
of the capital or value of land.
Year: 1862

methodist minister, in presenting to the
War Department new shell that he invented,
ls reported to have sald that he had preached
hell IN the abstract good while, and was now
anxious TO give Il little of it In concrete form.
Year: 1862

THERE is one thing that the most successful
man seldom succeeds in, and that is in making
others forgive him his success.


ACCOUNT him thy friend who desires thy good,
rather than thy good will.
Year: 1862

One If the soldiers Of q Maine regiment,
who Was in the battle of Baton Rouge, boast
Cd after the fight that he had tile pleasure OF
1eyeling his masket at the man Who had been
Lis faso1ite candidate Tor the presidency. He
was only too far of, the soldier added, to ap-
p1eciate the full force Of the compliment.
Year: 1862

- An old lady was telling her grand
children about some trouble in Scotland, in
the course Of which the chief of her elan
was beheaded. at was mae great thing
of head, to be sure," said the good lady,
"but it was a sad loss to him."
Year: 1862

H- He that has energy enough in his
constitution to root out a vice, should 60 a
little further and try to plant virture in
its place, otherwise he will have his labor
to renew; a strong soil that has produced
weeds may be made to produce wheat, with
far less difficulty than it would take to
produce nothing.
Year: 1862

The main body of the rebel army cannot
be very far distant as it is known that
scouting parties have been discovered with
in the last twenty y-four hours but short
distance from Manassas junction. Appear
ances indicate that the enemy are strongly
fortified behind the line of the Rappahan-
nOrk
Year: 1862

The news for the last few days has been most
cheering to every loyal heart. The recent vic
tories of McClellan's grand army on the Mary
land side of the Potomac, have given fresh
spirits to our people, and encouraged the hope
that the tide has turned, and that henceiorward
the star of victory is to be in the ascendant
For once there seems to be unity Of purpose
and concert of action, and the indications are
that rebellion will receive wounds from which
1t will find it difficult to recover. When the
rebels entered Maryland, they undoubtedly
calculated upon being welcomed by general
outflow of sympathy, and that the fighting men
would flock to their standard by tens of thou
sands How disappointed, then, must they
find themselves; and how dispiriting TO meet
with no response Of welcome, but, on the con-
trary, a general shrinking from their approach!
They find themselves quite as much in an en-
emy's country as did our army when in front
ofRichmond. And it is safe to say that the
disappointment of our people is scarcely less
than that of the rebels. We looked for large
development of the disloyal element in that
State, and the fact is most cheering in its infu-
ence, that the people of Maryland are found
deeply rooted in their attachment to the Un-
ion,and to the old flag which has SO long float
ed over them.


The new phase in the affairs Of the war is
opportune. The people were fast becoming
sick at heart under repeated reyerses. The
army was in danger of decentralization. A
stimulant was necessary. That stimulant we
now have; aud it comes at a season of the
year when any advantage gained may be
safely followed up, without fear of the maari-
Gus swamps so common TO the South. 1t is
hoped the new movement is but the Inaugural
ton of vigorous campaign: and we have
the best reasons for believing that the admin
istration is thoroughly in earnest, and will al
lowno interference with its plans, and will
back its commanders with all the strength that
can be made available.


1t is time to lay aside all personal and jeal-
Gus feelings, and to make the salvation of the
country from actual rebellion, and from possi-
bic anarchy, the one great work of the hour.
In this sign we will surely conquer We don't
care straw who gains glory, if he but honor
ably ,cins it. The people may safely be trusted,
after the struggle is over, to crown with gar
lands the brows of the deserving. The true
patriot will forget all differences but those be-
tween the loyal and the disloyal the friends
and the foes of the country. Those who love
their country, and regard its integrity above
all price, will welcome the adoption of any and
all means that give promise ofsuccess. If any
are adopted that viii not contribute to this re-
suit, brief experience will demonstrate their
inutility, and they will be cast aside.
Year: 1862

GoRHAM, Sept. II, 1862.
Messrs. Editors The following resolutions
having been passed at a regular meeting of the
"Prentiss Literary Association" connected
with the Seminary in this place, in accordance
with the desire therein expressed we for
ward them TO you, hoping that you will find
room for this testimonial of respect for our de-
parted friend.


1t having pleased God in his providence, TO
remove from us by death our associate MEM
ber, ALBEIT +. WARREN,


Resotred, That while bowling submissiyely
to the will of God, we mourn the loss of our
friend as the loss of one who was ever truly
lovely in character and life, who ever did with
his might what good thing his hand found to
do, who ever spoke and acted without fear and
without reproach.


Resotred, That as an association we the
more mourn his death, inasnuch as we owe
our existence 10 his wisdom in planning, and
his energy in carrying out, what he himself
had originated.


Resoired, That we tender to the famlv and
friends of our departed associate, ass ances
of our most respectful and sincere sympathy
with them in this hour of their trial, and trust
that the realization of the truth that He doeth
all things WELL may come home to them now.
Resoired, That in token of our sorrow for
the loss of our friend, we wear the usual badge
of mourning for fifteen days.


Resoioed, That copy of these resolutions,
signed by our President and Secretary, be
forwarded to the family of the deceased, and
to the press for publication.


Resotred, That out of respect for the
memory of the deceased, we do now adjourn.


j. B. WEBB, President.


F.W. SMITH, Cor. Sec
Year: 1862


Died in Hospital at West Philadelphia, Sept Sd,
Corporal Charles d. Merrill, of Falmouth, aged %
years and 10 months.


Among the first who responded to the call
of the government tor IS, 600 men, was the sub
ject of this little sketch. But how inadequate
are mere words to do justice to the memory of
one who, putting aside every consideration of
personal ease and interest, bravely resolved to
tender his services to his country, in a cause
that he felt to be just


Writing to friend on the I'd of April, he
says: Il am in good health and spirit;, and
am looking forward to a speedy termination
of the war; for think the rebels have gained
their last victory. Still, there is some hard
fighting to be done, and a great many noble
lives to be sacrificed before they will give up;
but for one, am ready and willing to do my
part


For him to resolve, was to do. No hardships
incident to the life of sodier-no deprivation
of the surroundings that make home-life so
pleasant could turn him from the path of duty.
But from the week Of the seven days battles
through which he passed unharmed-his
strength began to fail. A brother saw his dan
ger and urged him to return home.


The reply was characteristic.


81 came here to help crush the rebellion, aud
want to stay till it is DONE"


But the time had come when the willing
heart and ready hand, could work no more;
and the weary form-a living sacrifice to ho-
ly cause-was laid upon a couch from whence
the spirit passed to its eternal rest


Farewell, brave soldier


True-hearted friend, farewell,
Year: 1862

DIABoLIcAL MURDER IN STRoNG.-A cor
respondent of the Lewiston Journal states
that a most inhuman murder was committed
In the town of Strong, on Sunday last. The
victim was a little girl about ten years old.
daughter of Mr.. Isaac Libbey. She started
for church and Sabbath School Sunday morn
ing, having about one mile to travel. passing
through piece of woods at one point At
A o'clock p. III. she had not returned, when her
folks became alarmed and on inquiry found
that she had not been at the church at ALL
Search was made for her until late in the
night, but no traces found Yesterday the
people turned out in large numbers. and
searched in every direction, and at about two
o'clock 2. NJ. her body was found buried near
an old barn, in an opening surrounded by
woods, some half mile from her fathers house.
A rape had been committed upon her, aud
then her throat cut from ear to ear! / learn
that suspicion rests upon a person in that
neighborhood But the general impression,
however, seems to be that it was the fiendsh
work OF a struggling deserter from the army,
or some vagabond prowling about in this vi
cinity. A person dressed in womau's clothes
but supposed to be man, has been seen in
this vicinity several times during the past week.
Many are of the opinion that he is the mur-
derer.
Year: 1862

TIC HlchmOHd EAuWIntr suys'


The conclusion TO be drawn is direct
This place must be the witness of trial
of strength. II military science will not
permit Of that appeal till all the evolu.
lions in text books are gone through with
then the attack must be nude and the
battle after they are done, whatever the
inconvenience Of our position and how
ever great, according te the principles Of
the art, the probabilities OF our defeat
may then be. Defeated or victorious, the
Southern army and nation must be satisf-
cd that the presen Government and Gen-
erals can fight somewhere, and this "a
the last chance tor them TO PROVO
IN
Year: 1862

The routes from this place to the Powder
river mines afford fine opportunities for in
vestment by persons who can keep hotel
On the road from this city to the Grand
Ronde valley there is at present but one
public house. This one is the somewhat
celebrated "great American Pioneer hotel, :"
situated at Wild Horse creek, and kept by
a man who hasn't a solitary line of reading
matter in the house, and won't take the pa
pers 6 because the internal things publish
only one side" The landlord is no doubt
a very clever gentleman, but unfortunately
he can't keep hotel. A taLle spread for
guests who are charged the round sum of
one dollar per meal, without a single veg
etable upon 1.-THE variety limited to the
very common commodities of bread, beef,
and cofee-at hotel situated in the very
midst of rich farming lands, gives pitiful
but mcst forcible exhibition of the fact that
its proprietor has mistaken his calling
Hotels Of this caste may have answered the
purpose in the past, but they will not in
the future. The travel on these thorough
fares leading to the mines will in the future
be sufficient to demand not only comrorta-
ble houses of entertainment, but fair and
reasonable bill of prices. If those ct pres
ent on the line are so blind to their own
interests as to fail of meeting these require
ments, somebody else will, and they will
receive the patronage of the travelling pub
lie. Several houses might be established
with profit between this point and the
Grand Ronde valley, both on the trail and
the wagon road, They would be remuner-
ative to their proprietors, and great con-
venience to travellers.