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Year: 1862

AN INCIDENT IN BALrIMoRE.-The
more we hear of the outrages of the Yam
KEGS in Baltimore, the more assurance we
have that the people of that down trodden
city would hail with JOY the day Of their
deliverance. A gentleman who left there
very recently furnishes narration Of in
cidents of everyday occurrence, one Of
which is sufficient to illustrate this position.
A lady, whose brother was known to have
participated in gallant exploit at au early
period of the war, had become an object
Of especial venom among the Yankees, and
was consequently narrowly watched. Not
long since, while she was passing through
the streets, Federal soldier seized her,
and throwing her violently to the pave
ment, tore open the bosom of her dress and
took from thence a secession flag. The
outrage was observed by an Irishman, who
had prudence enough to say nothing at the
moment, but followed and watched the
scoundrel as he bore off his trophy; and
on the first convenient opportunity stepped
up and accosted him with, "Be jabers! ye
knocked down an innocint female in the
strates, ye dirty blackguard! Take that,
and that, and that!" accompanying his We.
hement expressions with blows of his pom,
derous fist, nor did he leave the hapless
Yankee until he had disguised him to such
an extent that his best friends would moi
have recognized him. Of course, the Irish
man made himself scarce Immediately after
wards, acting upon the rule that self.pre.
servation is the first law of nature.-Rsch
naond Dispatch.
Year: 1862




The following suggestive paragraph is
from the New York Herald, and shows the
necessity of some speedy mode for re-enlist-
ing our volunteers for the war, to which
the Guardian referred day or two since.
We trust that the large majority of our
brave men who have thus far vindicated
the righteousness of our cause, and main.
tanned it for nearly year against power
full but wicked enemy, will remain at their
posts and make the war short one:


rv Guardian.


The present armies of the rebels were
enlisted for one year, under the idea that
within this Limitation King Cotton would
call in England and France and settle the
question The year, however, to large
body of the rebel troops, is drawing to
close, and just as the Government of the
Union is beginning to show its strength
Our troops, enlisted for three years, are all
right; but with the expiration of one year
of the rebel volunteers, thousands of them
will 90 home to look after their families
and private affairs, for they have been de-
pending on this important privilege, and
they will have it, unless forcibly detained.
That they will, however, be thus detain-
ed by some compulsory process is very
probable, from the discussion of the subject
going on at Richmond; but that this fight
ing upon compulsion will tend to demoral-
ize the rebel army, and thus do much to
disorganize and break up the rebellion it.
self, We think is very likely.
Year: 1862

YELLOW BUTTER In WINTER Seeing
an inquiry in the Rmai in regard to max
ing yellow butter in winter, | will give
my method, which experience has taught
me to be the best we have tried, and at
the same time very simple. Our butter
canno. be disti gu;shed from fall butter. Of
course tie first requisite is, that the cows
have good, Wholesome food, water, and
care. When the milk is brought in, We
have all ready kettle of hot water, over
which we set the pans of milk to heat
We fill the pan, when we set it on, full
When it is nearly hot. not scalding, We
pour in with another cold one which will
make it all warm enough. then divide the
milk into pans leaving them about two
thirds full. Our pantry, Or nilS room,
we keep warn enough for cream to rise all
day. When We cburn, scald the churn,
then turn in the cream. chnrn ten or Fl teen
minutes, and the butter is done. We put
nothing into the cream, only treat the
| butter after it il done as it summer. We
1 chprn. twice wsek.- Correspondent


Many wear dignity as they dc clothes
! al outside
Year: 1862

Nsnchester (Jan 10) correspondence Of London Times


The gratifying news from America has caused increas
ing rmLess in tho market for yarn and cloth and prices
have risen considerably but the first effect have
been to give further check TO business II Is doubtful
however. whether buyers will not speedily be compelled
to give these rates, extreme they are since there
seems probability that they will be confronted
with quotations hitherto unheard Of The yarp market
not ct all active to-day though doubt very large sale
might have been effected at the rates Of Tuesday
little higher.


The impression OF many in the trade appears be that
cotton will 80 higher, and that, if the American
ports were opened the supply for long time would bo
30 limited as to nscessitate high rates. high


ton and manufactured goods leading to great confrac
ton or the demand. Tho high rates current H.
mitng the demand for the homo trade and If that the
case in wealthy country like this is argued it s still
more likely to be tho case in foreign markets. where
frsgh;s duties and other charges have be added 10 tho
The home trade said TO be depressed to an OK
tent not known for long time past while in India the
supplies reported to be nearly equal to years
sumption The market not only c!oss dull to-day but it
is found that with the higher prices for yarn
thsre Is bat little disposition the part Of merchants
follow the rise by giving prices that all cover the
increased cost Of cloth to the maker.
Year: 1862

The Mason-Slideil Release News ON


From the London Times (City Article), Jan. lO.l


The Bank OF England, was expected on the an
nouncement Of peace, have this morning (the 9th)
duced their rate Of discount from three per cent at which
it had stood since the TIN Of November two and half
per cent This Is the lowest that has adopted
during the past two years, and although the stock Of
bullion al present held is million two below the ave-
rage possessed by the bank during the six months when
TWO ana half per cent last the charge the


measure appears to be perfectly justified only by the
diminished demand for discount uon he yesrc-
ton ~ ne con trade but also from the steady character
OF the influx OF gold now observable and ohic is likely
he,,ceutA 10 iaclds some amounts Of inn lr,,s frs N.
York


The English funds opened this (sth) morning at an ad
vance OF three quarters per upon the improved
prices attained after regular hours last evening making
total rise OF one and quarter per cent consequent
upon the news by the City of Washington Subsequently,
on the announcement or the Bank reduction there was
further upward movement, but the market although in
herenty strong ultimately reapsed TO the opening quota
tions The first bargains in consos for money at
was the final price The quotation for the February
count is the same for money owing to the
small supply Of stock in the hands Of the dealers.
Reckoning accrued dividend consols rather
which they stood previously to the news OF the
Trent affair, and about three per above the war
price to which they at onetme unreasonaby forced
leading thought in the mind of every today was,
"Where sheuld now have been If The degrading sxg.
gesttons for making the queo Of the British right Of dsy
tum matter Of arbIroton had teen suffered check the
rigor V me 1oue'nsenf. especially is at knh
nounced y The Leading Americar journal that the d,tdtra
tion system, ander etiEg circumstances ,viu
democracy" AL the commercial interests thoroughly
conscious OF the debt they to Lord Pameston and
the congratulations expressed the termination Of the
difficulty have derived increase Of intensity from the
strengthen his Cabinet during tho coming session Bank
stock left of at 238 70 240.
Year: 1862

And then yon promised him that you
wouldn't tell which way he went, If yeu
was killed for ill


Yes, sir.


That was a brave speech; and so, sup
pose, he thanked you for it, and rsu down
the road as quickly as possiblei


/ promised not to tell where be went
sir


Oh yes, / forgot Well, tell US his laa,
words. and we won't trouble you any more


His last words were, It's my ouly chance,
child, and I'll get down as you say. And
overcome by the fright, and the sense Of
her kinsman's danger should they rightfnlIy
interpret the Language which she had re.
ported she sobbed aloud, and bid her face
from sight


Her tormentors did not stay any longer
to sOothe or question her. They had got,
as they supposed, the information which
they wanted, and pushed rapidly on down
to the river. Now, the governor had ar.
ranged a signal with his boaimen. that n
white cloth by day, or II light in the night,
displayed from the nttic window of bis
hiding place, which was just visible at the
mouth Of the creek, should inform lhcm if
he were in trouble, und put them upon the
alert TO help him As soon, therefore, as
he started from his roasius, the signu
aoated from the window to warn them
And when they saw the pursuing party
dash mady down toward the river, and
Recognized the British uniform Of The leader,
they pulled swiftly out to sea. The horse.
men reached the shore only in season 10
sec the boat, with two men in it nearly out
of sight, and supposing their destined prey
had escaped, relinqu;shed the pursuit.


Meanwhile, the hunted victim lay safe
and quiet, where the simple shrewdness Of
his little cousin had hidden him, until tue
time came for her return TO the house for
supper. Then he bade her go as usual to
her home, telling her 10 ask her mother ID
place the signal lamp, as suon as it grew
dirk, in the window for the boatmen, md
to send him there some supper, with his
Vaise, which in the hurry Of bis departure,
he had left behind.


The signal recalled the boat, which of.
Ter twilight had ventured in sight of the
shore aud the fdrm hou;e and the gov
eruor quietly made his way to the river in
safety. When he joined his father in u Sc
cure home, he named his infant daughter,
which had been born in his absence Hetty
Marvin, that lie might daily be reminded
Of the little consn whose truth IN shrewed'
ness bad saved his life.
Year: 1862

And so it is with the drunkard. Far
away up a great many pairs Of winding
stairs in his heart is is q door, aud on that
door was written man aud we must knock
at the door once, twice, seVen times yea,
seventy times seven, that it may be opened
unto ms - Gouoh
Year: 1862

The following from Democratic pa
per- the n. Y. Sm, should be read care
fully by those secession philosophers
who predicted brcad-riots in the free
States:


There has never been time when the
prospects of labor have been brighter. or
the pay better than at present In The
farming districts, the harvests are proving.
so abundant that the prices paid for la
Dor have far exceeded any former season
The necessary force TO move the crops and
bring them to market are giving the rail
roads a busy time added 20 what the
Government requires of them and they
are employing 4 larger force Than ever
before


The numerous contracts for Govern
ment vessels in this city aud vicinity
have caused such a demand for all the
! different kinds of mechanics that can per-
form this work, that il has been impossi
| bile to obtain the necessary supply, and
wOrkmeH from similar trades are put on
in some of the yards to supply the def
cheney The different contracts for army
supplies have given employment 10 most

Of those who were formerly engaged in
manufacturing for the Southern trade,
and, from all appearances, male assist
ance finds abundant employment at m-
creasing wages.


There is every prospect that the amount
Of produce 10 be received and shipped
from this port, this season, will be large
beyond former seasons, and when we take
into account the number Of active men
who are absent on military duty, there
is certainly no danger of want of en-
ployment, but greater reason TO fear that
we shall be embarrassed for want of la
borers-latcr in the fall.


Therefore, with all the OWLS Of war
upon rs, our laboring population can look
forward TO the coming season with the
cheering certainty OF abundant harvests,
cheap provisions, and liberal wages for
their work. This is no slight encourage
ment
Year: 1862

raise million mcn At once, how gladly
would I raise 10.


II could have done SO az the hogin-
ming Of this war, ! would have offered
to contract with Che President 10 put
down this warby Irish arms. Tho mum
her we could put into the Geld would be
Just about the number 20 beat the rebel
horde az Manassas We lost that battle
because we were not ready 10 ilght We
had not men enough in The field, and In
the name Of God let ne raise enough TO
finish this accursed rebollioa, and return
again TO our accustomed pursuits.


have always been a lover Of liberty.
a hater Of despotism Had | Thought our
government was interfering with any Of
the Institutions Of the South guaranteed
TO them under the Constitution, ] would
have been ono of the first 10 help them.
But i tell you they have been plotting
this rebellion for the last fifty years al
least, and il is the more fortunate for us
that Mr.. Lincoln was elected, and we pre-
cipitated the traitors 10 act hoforc their
plans were iullV matured.


Gentlemen, ] desire 20 address myself
again to my oountrymen. | have ono
word for them more and that is not to
allow a petty malice or anything they
may have suffered az the hand Of indi-
viduals from time 10 time, either here or
elsewhere, TO interfere with the sacred
duty and obligation they owe to the flag.


The speaker declared that in this war
he would, though Democrat, take hy the
hand a Know Nothing in a cause like this
The politicians might stay al home
They have used lrishmen long enough
Let lrishmen fight the battles of ihc
country and \ grateful nation viii wei
come them to It's arms, Loud and LONE
applause
Year: 1862

NOhAt NlfNEAM 81 AhAN AsAAAhtiA ARtNhNh


COTcoran, az she Great Reception


IN Philadelphia,


Citizens Of Philadelphia--Permit me
TO thank you for this evidence Of regard
and esteem, and the very Kind manner
in which you have received me to-day.
But trust there is not ono among this
vast assembly, or among The tens Of
thousands who lined the streets to-day,
who imagines that you, fellow citizens,
have turned out for any other purpose
than as a signal mark Of your devotion
TO the glorious Institutions under which
we live, and for which you believe that /
have suffered. You believe in my efforts
to shield the government from the fate
that appeared TO lower upon it in my en-
deavors TO uphold Though without
success-and having fallen victim
among the first who suffered for the
cause, and you now appear around me
TO testify respect to the man whom you
believe TO have been actuated by the
sublime truth
Year: 1862

90 ak not, hope thou not too much
Of symphaty below
Few are the hearts whence one, same touch
Bid the sweet waters flow.
Few, and by still nhicting powers
Forbidden here to meet.
Such ties would make this life of ours
Too fair for aught so feet.
1t may be that thy brothers eye.


Sees not as thine, which turns
With such deep reverence to the sky,
Where the sweet sunset burns.
1t may be that the breath Of spring,
When borne DER volets lone,
A rapture to the soul may bring,


A dream TO his unknown.
Year: 1862

The storm in most OF the interior counties
has subsided, but communication with the
mining districts is still suspended.


The Legislature, by concurrent resolution,
has agreed to assume the Cal portion OF the
the national direct tax.
Year: 1862

Tie cost Of mail transportation is $1,000
900 less during the last quarter than during
the same period the year before, when the
mails went all over the Uoion The postal
receipts for letters are but little less.


Minister Corwin, although desirious of re-
turning home from Mexico, says he will re-
main there if he can be of any service to the
country and government, thinking he can.


Foreign dispatches received at the State
Department are of peaceful tenor.
Year: 1862

When Bragg was in Kentucky he said
he had brought his knitting with him"
thereby indicating that he had come to
stay awhile Boston Post.


And he actually went out Of Kentucky
Knitting his brot0s.
Year: 1862

Courts, except before jury in the Constitu-
tional District Courts of the United States;
or to subject such persons to such trial, except
upon the Indictment Of grand jury. These
rights are guaranteed 10 every person, under
all circumstances, by the Constitution itself
And we fully believe that the loyal people of
the United States are worthy Of their fathers,
who framed the Constitution, and will be
found unwilling to surrender rights so sacred
and so essential to their Liberties.


We believe that the Executive acts of
which we complain, were done rather in inad-
vertency by subordinate officers, than in the
deliberate purpose of subverting the Consti-
tuition, or with the sanction of the President.
The stretch Of power, however, is too great
and too dangerous to the liberties of the peo-
pie, TO pass without the protest Of the free and
loyal Democracy. If done as part of full
and deliberate policy, they strike at the root
of American liberty, and we are drifting
from the safe anchorage of the Constitution
into an unknown wilderness of cruel waters.


Let whatever may come, the Democracy
will abide by their time-honered principles.
by the Constitution and the Union. I'VE
will neither surrender our rights, nor forsake
them. We viii maintain our constitutional
liberty at all hazards, and as a nc cessary step
towards that end, we will maintain the Union
in Ike manner. We are for the Constitution
as it is, and the Union as it was"


We cail upon our brethren throughout the
State to organize the party for the coming
election of members of Congress, and of the
State Legislature. We call upon them to
nominate as candidates tried and true Demo
Gratis, on strictly party principles, inviting the
support OF all persons, but acting in afhliation
with no other party or faction whatever. We
call upon them, for the sake of "liberty and
union. now and forever, one and inseparable,"
to exert all their constitutional right and
power to elect conservative men, who viii not
blasphemously assume to do any official act in
the name OF God, which cannot be done under
the sanction of the Constitution So doing
the Democracy of Wisconsin viii best serve
the cause Of the Union, and give the highest
proof of their loyalty to the Constitution.


We claim the right on their behalf and our
own, to censure the political acts of the Ad-
ministration, when we think that they deserve
1t, and TO do all lawfully within our power to
sustain the supremacy of the Constitution in
all places North and South, and over all per-
sons in Office, and out of it. And so that end
we devote our hearts, minds and estates to aid
the Administration in the most vigorous and
speedy prosecution of the war waged against
the Union by the revolted States We believe
that in so doing we fulfill the most sacred
duty we owe 20 the Constitution.


And to this, we solemnly pledge the faith
of our party and ourselves, until the war be
ended and the Constitution restored, as the
supreme law of the land, in every State of
the Union.
Year: 1862

One of the war correspondents OF the world
writes as follows


The most weighty military reasons existed for
the failure of Mcclellan to follow up the victory
of Wednesday and to renew the battle on the sue
ceednc day Two-d of such terrific fighting
as that on Wednesday Is not in human capacity.
Many of our General officers were killed and
wounded Our ranks had suffered such losses as
to need some reorganization in many places Our
men were tired. though Lot dispirited, and need
ed day for rest. The rebels might have bad
large numbers of fresh troops in reserve. and our
victory might have been reversed in favor of the
rebels Hundreds Of dead anu wounded were 20
be cared for, and besides all these considerations,
some of which by themselves would not justify
the DELAY, there was the additional and more i'm
portant fact that we had not enough ammunition 10
carry us through another day of battle. No one
but those disposed to disparage the brilliant and
successful management of Mcclellan against the
invaders of Maryland, can with justice complain
of his failure TO do more than he has done IN
driving them back % Virginia with loss OF many
thousands, beahn in every action. disheartened
and diecourapef
Year: 1862

Mortnary--The extremely hot weather with
winch We have been favored for several days past
mas produced its accustomed result in increasing
the bills Of mortality. On Wednesday the bodies
OF nifty one soldiers We're buried at Oak wood Gem
etery. Independent of the hospitals, considerable
Sickness exists amongst the citizens, especially
among the younger portion
Year: 1862

Utis.-Thc City Counci! have contracted for the
sinking of twenty four wells, into which it il de.
signed TO insert wooden pumps. As there are but
two pump makers i'll the city, and the work is done
alo"iy people may calculate how long it will be
before we are furnished with fresh water from this
source,
Year: 1862

Commissioner Boutwell, has notified the
express companies that he will not be able
to furnish stamps for their use at present,
and that they will not be required to
observe the law until he can supply the
stamps, which may be ten days hence.
Year: 1862

In order that the People. the source Of power
10 all constitutional governments. who sincerely
desire to perpetuate the Union, founded
and administered by our patriotic fathers. may
have the opportunity to condemn these unconsti-
tutional measures; to express their sympathy aud
their determination to support the Administra.
ton in every legitimate effort to crush out trea-
son, "where'er it may rear its head" to defend
and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, -
and to uphold the rights and Institutions of all
the States unimpaired; to saw to those in author
ity, the servants of the people, what are the le-
climate and appropriate means to put down this
rebellion; to condemn fraud and corruption and
all unconstitutional, illegitimate and unnecessary
measures calculated to weaken instead of strength
ening love and respect for the Union; to re-
store wise, just, pure, equal aud benefcent ad-
ministration Of the Government, such as the peo-
pie desire and to renew the pledge made by the last
Democratic State Convention in behalf of the
Democracy of Indiana, THAT we will sustain,
with all our energies, a war for the maintenance
of the Constitution. and of the integrity of the
Union under tie Constitution; but we are oppo-
sed toa war for the emancipation of the negroes,
or the subjugation OF the Southern States" the
Democratic State Central Committee, now ask
them to assemble in mass convention.


All who desire to see the stars and the stripes
float over every inch of American soil in liberty,
fraternity and equality; all who insist that the
Government shall have fixel policy in the pros
ecution of the war, known to the whole country;
all who sympathize with the sixty thousand sons
of Indiana who have volunteered and are in the
field to defend and maintain the Constitution
and the Union, and who wish to see them relev-
ed from their arduous duties and exposure of
health and life in defense thereof, by prompt
suppression Of the rebellion and the restoration
of the Union not only in name but in essence;
all who wish to preserve constitutional liberty
and the integrity of the Government under the
Constitution, are invited to attend the proposed
Convention and cooperate in the attainment of
these objects.


While the gallant and patriotic Union men of
Kentucky, and other border slave States, have
devoted their efforts to preserve the Government
as our fathers made it, will not the citizens of
Indiana aid, by their counsels and their votes
these patriotic citizens in repelling and rolling
back the tide of Southern and Northern treason
to the Constitution and the Uniong For such a
purpose we shonld assemble, and for such pur-
pose we should. as we do, invite the cooperation
of all good citizens.


Eminent speakers. true and tried patriots, from
adjoining States, have been invited and may be
expected to address the Convention upon the
momentous issues Of the day


BY order of the Central Committee.


GEORGE McOuAr, Chairman.