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Year: 1862

We have published the report. of the
committee of the House of Representatives
in Congress on certain peace proposals as
relates to the Western States The Rich
mond Enquirer, in publishing the minori-
ty report against the proposed measure, is
in favor of it, and THINKS that the best way
to SECURE peace and the separation of the
West from the North is by vigorous fight
ing, and by leaving the communities con-
cerned to discover their owninterest.


From the subjoined paragraph, which ap-
pears semi official, we conclude that Gen.
Lee is authorized to open negotiations when
any overtures are made or peaceful intima.
tions given by the enemy:


Any formal overture or pressing induce
ment on our part is likely to be misconstru-
ed or resented. We would keep ready
ear for peaceful intimations, and meet them
with frankness bat we must adapt our con-
duct to the manifestations of the enemy
We think it very happy, therefore, that the
duty Of negotiation is lodged with the same
officer to whom is confded the prosecutor
of the war. Thus we. are ready to respond
to any intimations, and in the proper degree,
and to profit by any opening that may pre-
sept itself, at the same time that We shall
escape the indiguity of a contemptuous re-
lection of our propositions The power to
negotiate and the power to strike being in
the same hands, the latter will not be en-
barrassed or enfeebled by untimely over
lures, while the former may be exercised
with the delicacy and tact necessary for the
best success.
Year: 1862

1t is claimed as the prerogative of the
public press-indeed, it may he said TO be
its duty-to expose the delinquences and
abuses of public officials, and rebuke in IA
proper manner their palpablc violations of
duty, whenever they may present themselves
in form so objectionable as to interfere with
the interests of the community at large
And it is right that it should be so. 1t tacts
as powerful moral agent in restraining vice
and preventing negligence, or something
worse, in public functionaries, many of
whom, but for this surveillance Of the press,
would lapse into the worst stages of political
corruption to tho injury of all popular mo-
rality as well as good government.


But while it is the province of the press
to censure when necessary, it also belongs
to it to praise, when, in the performance of
their official trusts men in Office deservs
public appreciation. TO withhold the latter
when due, would be as unjust and discour-
aging as to dispense the former undeserved-
ly or wrongfully wherefore, we feel that we
but perform simple act of duty in stating
that the gentlemen connected with the Post
Office of this city discharge their several
duties in manner so entirely satisfactory
and promptly as TO merit the appreciation Of
the entire mercantile community. Polite
ness and proper regard for the feelings
and requirements Of all who have business
with the Office seem to be the prevailing
characteristics of the employees of the
establishment and no person, however
humble his position ever experiences any
thing but kindness and attention in his bu-
slness relations with the Office. The absence
OF oil supercilousness and boorish rudeness
IA few years ago so prevalent in our Post
Ohice-is one Of the most marked and pleas
ing features in the present management, and
has been the subject of very general remark
by many gentlemen Of the city who know
how to appreciate the change by reason OF
having been the victims of experience in
this particular.


We congratulate Mr. Armstrong and Ills
aiiable clerks upon having achieved such a
popularity. The endorsement Of a commu
nifty as discriminating as is ours, must be a
source of qualification to them as we'll us an
incentive to perlorm--in the future as here
tofore-their official duties so as to hold and
enlarge the general public esteem.
Year: 1862

The admirable Thanksgiving Discourse of
the Right Reverend Bishop LEE of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of this diocese
is ready for distribution, and may be had at
the store of MIR. Gregg Chandler, No. Gil
Market street. The applications for this
powerful and timely sermon have been so
numerous that we have concluded-in addi-
tion to the pamphlet copies--to publish it
to-day in the Journal, in order that the de-
mand may be in some measure met. This
will afford our distant readers an opportunity
of perusng this truly patriotic discourse /;
while, if it should fall under the eye of any
sympathiser with treason, it may at the same
time induce him to ponder its truths, catch
from its grand and lofty sentiments of
nationality a portion ofthat inspiriting love
of Union and Liberty which breathes in
every sentence, and cause him to forsake the
error of his ways and acknowledge his allie
glance TO his insulted and outraged but
benefcent government,
Year: 1862

REDEMPrIoN OF POSTAGE CuRRENcY.-We
are authorized to say that the Postmaster OF
this city will redeem the stamps used as
currency short time ago in lieu of small
change. The redemption will be continued
daily for the space of thirty days from
Monday next; after which time they will
not be received and will have no legal yalue
whatever. Persons who may have postage
stamps that have heen used as currency, and
are in consequence soiled or unfit to use
upon letters, have now an opportunity of
converting them into current stamps or mo-
ney as they please.
Year: 1862

CTATE OF MICHlGAN-County Of Cass-ss.
- At session of the Probate Court for the
County Of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis on Thursday. the tenth day of July,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty
two. Present-Clifford Shanahau, Judge Of Pro-
bate In the matter Of the estate OF Mary Ann
Nieve deceased. On reading and filing the petition
duly verified. of Sylvester MeachaIn, praying for
letters of Administration on the estate OF said
deceased, to be granted to William Merritt.


Thereupon it is ordered. that Saturday, the
ninth day of August next, at ten O'Clock, in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing Of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the Probate Office, IN Cassapols,
and show cause, if any there be, why the PRAYER
of the petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in sad estate
of the pendency Of said petition and the bearing
thereof. by causing copy Of this order to b pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County OF Cass for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing Z. SHANAHAN,


"a true copy.1 Judge of Probate.


July 10, 1852 julyl7-l3w3
Year: 1862

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County OF Cass:-ss.
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass. holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, On Wednesday, the second day of July.
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sky
two. Present, Clifford Shanahan. JaGge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Timothy Wooden.
deceased. On reading and filing the petition duly
verified of Zacheus Wooden, praving for letters
Of Administration, on the estate Of said deceased.


Tliereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
second day of August next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition. and the heirs at law of said deceased. and
h other persons interested in said estate. re-
quired to appear at session of said court thon tn
be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis and
show cause if any there be, why the PRAYER of the
petitioner should not be granted


And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate,
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
iished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
three successive weeks previnns to said day of
hearing e.. SHANAHAN,


true copy. Judge of Probate.


July .. 1867 july l0-l2w3
Year: 1862

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY EXPRESS LHE.--
This express line, under tho management Of the
Great Western Railroad, is decided SUCCESS, and
a great convenience to the commercial commu-
nifty. There is no delay in transportation, either
On the Michigan Central Or the Great Western
Railroads.
Year: 1862

SAEBoRx's PATENT s1EErER 40 HCHBCG.
IT has been proved beyond 3 doubt that these
machines are most perfect success. They
make coffee Of most delicious favor, and at
the sane time save large amount In its con
sumption. Call at No. Il Lake street and get
as good cup Of coffee as You ever drank.
Year: 1862

ALARM or FIRE-The :1arm Of fire last
evening about half past six Was occasioned BY
bright reflection upon the sky caused by 3
a fire at some distance from the city in 4
south -easteIly direction.
Year: 1862

A BAD COMMENCEMENT FOE TIE NEW
1EK.-A young woman named Mary Ann
Pbair was arrested on New TeaE's day for
stealing plated silver basket and one or two
trinkets hanging upon the door Of the house
No. s21 Michigan Avenue, for card purposes.
The articles were found in her possession
when arrested and she was accordingly fined
SIS
Year: 1862

The result Of the election in New ork
is still in doubt seymour's majority is
reduced to 5000 by returns received in
New York city, up to last evening. The
chances seem tn he about even.
Year: 1862

PARApE--That crack corps, the Mercantile
Battery gave street parade yesterday after
noon. They turned cut with full ranks, hay-
ing their guns with them, six in number.
They met with a very hearty greeting
throughout their entire line Of march. Why
Is not this fine body Of mcn In the field, how
evcrp
Year: 1862

is very Wisein US at last TO Conclude that
We will strike from the shoulder straight
out at secesh, even though it prove fin
isher, not only TO itself, but to its beloved.


The qua6-loyal men of the South, of tile
Davis aud Wickliffe stamp, who cry out
against all action that shall damage sla-
very, persistently ignore the distinction
which alone justifes that action. The gov
ernment has no more right to raise hand
against slavery in time of war than in time
of peace, for the mere sake of inflicting in
jury upon it. But when once it is made
manifest that it stands in the way of the eff
fectiye exercise of the war power, it must
just to that extent be put out of the way.
Even if it receive a mortal injury in the op-
GRAFTON, the government is not in fault. It's
own self.preserVation is the supreme law.
There is a GLASS of so-called loyalists at the
South, and ut the North too, we believe,
who would sooner see the Union perish
than slavery. They hear with more equa-
nimityi that thousAnd soldiers are dead
than that thousand slaves are free. The
war hitherto has been conducted with cou:
siderable reference TO gentry of that sort.
But the time for that has now passed. The
matter has now become quitee too serious.
1t is costing US our very life. All such loys
atty must hereafter be Recognized as bas-
tard aud detestable. And all war policy
that is influenced by it to the extent of a
single hairs breadth is to be accounted "a
mpckery and snare.
Year: 1862

A YOUNG MAN OF FINE APPEARANCE TWENTY
"A six years OF age wishes TO wed an Intelligent, lively
and husband Those able and willing h such place may
address enclosing photograph description OF person.
~ w ID, Herald Office.
Year: 1862

Water Supply and Sewerage Of Jer usalem


Immediately after the the Syrian outbreak
about two years ago, fund was established in
England by the voluntary contributions of the
charitable and philanthropic called the Syrian
Relief Fund.- the object being to alleviate the suf


ferings of the survivors of that terrible massacre


After the breaking up of the Relief Fund, and
when its primary objects we're attained, there was
still left on hand the sum of eS,OOO Five thou
table committee, leaving still $4,000 to be ex-
pended by an Improvement Committee appointed
for the purpose. This committee set to work at
once and sent a scientific representative to survey
the "city of the great king and supply water for
its inhabitants-this beng considered the best
use to which they could put the funds in their
possession. The city is at present supplied but
partially by the rains of winter, which are saved
in csterns and also by wells in the velley of Ki-
dron, outside of the city, which yield impure wa
ter impregnated with animal salts and other SOL
ube matter, and which are like cesspools. 1t was
at first proposed to sink an artisan well, but the
survey showed this to be utterly Improbable,


rom the nature of the ground. It IS now pro


sosed by the Committee, upon the recommends
ton of DIR. Witty the gentleman who made the
survey first. to erect a large reservoir on vacant
lot within the city, and by making channels on
the elevated lands to the Northwest of the Da-
mascus gate, to convey the rain water which falls


in winter into this cistern and also to fill the
pools of Bethesda and Hezekiah with the surplus


Secondly, it is proposed to convey the water from
the pools of Solomon, about seven miles distant,
by repairing the existing acqueduct A portion
of this might be allowed to flow off at Bethlehem,
for It's inhabitants, while the rest would make a
running stream to Jerusalem, and would likewise
benefit the village of Sloan. This project will
cost about 93,000 but subscriptions still come
to the Society, they also propose a system Of sew
erage in the city, which will increase the health,


we'll as to add to its beautiful appearance
Year: 1862

IMPORTANT Treasury CRcuLAR.-The Treas
ury Department has just issued a circular Of in
structon to colleerors, and other officers of the
customs, in executing certain provisions of the
Tariff act, of July II, 1862 by which it is provided
that where the orgial invoice is produced at the
time Of making entry thereof and the tare
shall be specified therein, the consignee, owners
or agents, must declare in writing their assent to
the estimate of tare as set forth in the invoice.
and if the collector or naval officer see fit, the tare
shall be so estimated on the absence Of such writ
ten assent, or if the collector doubts the correct
ness of the tare as specified in tie invoice. it will
be his duty to cause the actual tare or weight Of
the cask or package TO be obtained, and for that
purpose be may cause to be emplied and weighed
such number Of casks and packages as he may
think proper In all other cases actual tare only
shall be allowed


The following regulation is presented relative
to the tweny-frst secliol relative to the with
drawal of goods fsom public stores or bonded
warehouses viz:-Al goods, wares or merchan-
disc transhipped to port Oh the Pacific or West.
ern coast may, on arrival ibeye, lie entered for
consumption without il is ono from the date of
original importation into the United States or
may be warehoused for such period Of the three
years allowed by law as may not have expired
since their first arrival in the United States.
Year: 1862

WHEN brave Colonel Charley Campbell, Of
the artillery corps Of Pennsylvania reserves was
before military board of examination composed
of West Point graduates, they asked him what he
would do with his battery ifthe enemy was in front
fanking him on the right and left, and approach
ing his rear? He turned to his examiners, and
with the utmost GOODNESS replied


81 would do like you did at Bull Ruu-run
like the deril p
Year: 1862


BY roRcEYTHE WILSON.


Arm!
This is the trumpet peal


Arm!
Arm for the Commonwcal!


Arm Arm
Arm without any words


Arml
This is tho time for swords
.- - learnt Armi


Arm!
Arm to confront the foe


Arm
Arm to return the blow


Arm
Arm ere it be too latcl


Arm
Arm or be desolatc


Arm!
Arm for your country and fly to defend her-
Arm
Arm now or never! Arm Arm or surrender
Arm Arm
Arm for the Commonwealth Arm for your
mother
Your children, your frcsides and foreach other
Arm! Arm


Louisville journal.
Year: 1862

Iconfess with shame and modification this
day, that part of those who were once Dem
ocrats and with us. have forgotten their prin.
ciples, their duty and their allegiance. and are
this day traitors in arms, doing all they can
to destroy the proud fabric they once helped
to build. And it is with deep regret that l
find another part indirectly giving them mid.
Year: 1862

E-The Alexandria Castle denies our state
msnt that there Is any characterization among
the officers and soldiers in that place. We made
the statement upon what we deemed reliable
authority. II It Is not true We are glad OF It.
Perhaps our informant was misled by what be
heard On the street We have heard much like
talk In this city.
Year: 1862

a person received a very polite note
from a neighbor, requesting The loan oi an
ass Tor few days. Beng unable TO deci-
pher his friends bieroglyphics, and wishing
20 conceal his Ignorance from the servant
he hastily returned for an answer: VERY
we'll, Tell your master will wait upon him
myself presently !"
Year: 1862

FooD FOR OxEN.-Frequent observations
have shown that an OK will consume two
per cent of his weight of hay per dry to
maintain his condition. If put 10 moderate
labor, an increase OF this quantity to three
per cent will enable him TO perform his
work and sill maintaia his flesh. II he is
TO be fatted, he requires about four and a
half per cent of his weight in good nuiri-
cious food.
Year: 1862

II tho weather shond be favorable, there will be music
at the Central Park to-day at half past three NJ when
the following programme will be performed by bod
worth's band in tho new Music Pavilion
Year: 1862

habit ~ elf-alu>e To which Is added observations
Diseases and other interesting matter of the
Importance To the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts of their physical alb y
enter that state. Sent any address in a sealed wrap
per. receipt of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention 10 the treat
men Of the various private diseases treated Of IN pr
report Our DSpen>ry Is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been tahlished by special
charter this fact should give il preference the
quacks OF DOUBTFUL character to be found In all
Year: 1862

THESE MEDICINES have row been before .he pub


nc Tor period OF thirty years, and during that time
have maintained high Character in almost every part
power OF restoring perfect health to -rsons suffering
under nearly every kind disease to VIII n human esl
liable
Year: 1862

The 7th Indiana regiment marched ffom Freder-
icksturg to Port Republic in destitute condition.
large number without shoes and their route could
have been traced by the blood which marked their
footsteps. On Saturday night last four hundred
wounded men from the battlefield Of Port E@publc
arrived in Washington in box cars and it was Bate
the next day before they Were removed to quarters
where they could receive the much needed surgical
attention ana De renewed ron Their JInerngs. At
the same time the Government were supporting In
comfortable quarters some eleven hundred lazy
runaway negroes. That shows the sympathy Of
the powers that be- The gallant nen " ho had been
wounded while bravely lighting the battles of the
Constitution and the Enon, must have found great
consolation in this contrast in the patern;I care of
the governmental authorities. Buncombe resolutions
of stay at home patriots will not avail much with
the wounded and negleced soldier.
Year: 1862

habit OF self abuse To which is added observations
Diseases ana other interesting matter of the
most importance to the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts of their physical ability
enter that state. any address a sealed wrap
per- on receipt Of ten cents or four stamps


We devote our entire time and attention the treat
uent various private diseases eated Of in
report Our Dspensarv is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been tablshed by special
charter should give IL preference the
various 0uacks doubtful character be found in all
Year: 1862

The power of a wife for good or evil is
irresistible. Home must be the seat OF
happiness, or it must be forever unknown


A good wife is to man wisdom and courage,
and strength and endurance. \ bad one is
confusion, weakness, discontinue and
despair No condition is hopeless where
the wife possesses firmness, decision, and
economy. There is no outward prosperity
which can counteract Incidence extrav-
egance and folly at home. No spirit can
long endure bad domestic influence. Man
is strong, but his heart is not adamant. -
He delights in enterprise and action; but to
sustain him he needs tranquil mind, and
whole heart. He needs his moral force in
the conflicts of the world. To recover his
equanimity and composure, home must be
to him place of repose, of cheerfulness,
of comfort: and his soul reoews his strength
again, and goes forth with fresh vigor to
encounter the labors and troubles of life
But if at home he finds no rest, and is there
met with bad temper, sullenness or gloom,
or is assailed by discomfort Or complaint,
hope vauishes, and he sinks into despair.
Year: 1862

A Clergyman in country church had
been, in the course of his sermon, expouDd.
ing on the nature of miracles. No sooner
had the services ended, than one of his con
gregation, bluff farmer, approached him,
and began to thank him for what he had
learned in attending to his discourse; but
hoped that his reverence would pardon hi,
asking for some further elucidaton of the
meaning of miracle; nothing that he had
heard.having tended to cnighten his ig
norance Of the nature of such an occurrence
The divine Immediately assented, request
ing the farmer to wait in the porch till the
congregation had dispersed. In the porch
accordingly, did Giles station himself, happy
in the hope of the solution of such mys-
terry, anG was selulously watching the de-
parture Of the last loiterers in the church
yard, when he was literally taken all aback
by q tremendous salute in the rear from the
we'll directed and vigorously applied foot OF
the pastor, who, in reply to the mingled ex
pressions of pain and wonder which burst
from his disciple, mildly enquired, "Wheth'
er what he had then received caused him any
pain? Hurt me? hurt me like thunder?'
rejoined the farmer. Then, said the clergy.
man, in his most significant manner, all
can tell you is that it would have been 1
mirdcle if it had not"
Year: 1862

Walking for young and active people, is
by far the best exercise riding is good ior
the elderly, the niidde-aged, and invalids.
The abuse OF these exercises consists in
taking them when the system is exhausted
more or less by previous fasting or by men
tai labor. Some persons injudiciously at
tempt long walk before breakfast, under
belief that it is conducive to health
Others will get up early to work three hours
at some abstruse mental toll. The effect il
both instances are the same; it substracts
from the powers of exertion in the after
part of the day. A short saunter, or light
reading before the meal, is the best indul
gence of the kind, otherwise the waste oc
casioned by labor must be supplied by nour
ishment, and the breakfast viii necessarily
become heavy meal, and the whole morn
ing comfort sacrificed by weight at the
chest irom imperfect digestion of food
These observations apply especially to elder
ly persons, who are prone to tiatter them
selves into the persuasion that they can use
their mental or bodily powers III age a. ii
earlier years.