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Year: 1863

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Canvass.


We notice that the Hon. Ben Wood still con-


tnucs to oppose the democratic State platform,
while protesting to support the democratic
State ticket The Hon. Horc. Greeley the
sorehead of the other party. will not endorse
either the republican platform or the repub.
lican candids.ttess d!.t.s This Is very curious and
amusing political muddle. We verify believe
that IL these two soreheads and leatherheads
were to be removed from the country politics
would cease to be funny and become merely
sensible and stupid.


BY opposing the democratic platform and
supporting the democratic candidates Ben
Wood is simply trying to do JEFF. Davis all the
service he can without harming himself.
This may be considered very shrewd dodge
in the Daily Ne,os office; but the rest Of the
world regards it as a very silly subterfuge.
The democratic candidates stand upon the
democratic platform. If elected they will be
elected not only upon the platform, but be-
cause Of the platform. The platform Is CON-
oil in favor Of a vigorous prosecution Of the
war. What will the Hon. Ben Wood say il
they all come out and pledge themselves to
this principle. We invite them 10 do so. Each
one Of them should at once write brief letter
endorsing the platform upon which they were
nominated, and these letters should be pub
lished, in order to satisfy the Hon. Ben
Wood; for he Is Of little account-but the con-
servative people of this State, who will GER
tainly not elect any man who repudiates the
war democracy and yet runs for office upon
democratic war ticket.


The Hon. Horc Greeley Is not as open in his
opposition as the Hon. Ben Wood. He creeps
and crawls and tries to stab the republicans In
the back. His opposition is disguised by his
hypocrisy, and takes the form Of Indifference
He is not bold enough to defy the party whip;
but he cringes and lodges the blows. lie dis
likes the republican platform because IL IL not
radical enough. lie will not heartily work for
and Thurlow Weed made II. Chase il his
master now, and he hates Seward with all the
venom which a discharged servant feels to-
wards his former employer. His object
is TO defeat the republican ticket and
then turn round 10 Seward and Weed
and say:-"I told you so. We would have
II you had only allowed
me to write the platform and select the
ticket" We have very little doubt that
the Hon. horc. Greeley's wishes will be
gratiiied in this matter; but we can assure him
tina, II he had been permitted TO manage the
republican party this year tie opposition ms
Year: 1863

NEWSPAPER MxASSEss--The Newspaper organ
started BY Barlow a Company copied in its
yesterdays issue the brilliant account OF the
battle Of Chattanooga written by our special
correspondent, and published In the HERALD OF
Sunday. The newspaper organ OF Barlow 4
Company did not give the HERALD the usual
credit for this letter. Now, Alphabet Barlow,
and Hiram Cranston, and John Anderson, and
Judge Barnard, and the other proprietors of
this paper, may know q great deal abou. the
brokerage business, and the tobacco business,
and the hotel business and the legal business,
but II Is evident that they know nothing about
the newspaper business. Let us inform thcm,
then, that the honor and etiquette Of journal
ism require that when they copy an article
they shall acknowledge the source from which
they have borrowed IT, by and by, when they
have thoroughly learned this lesson, we may
perhaps teach these amateur editors how 10
procure splendid articles Of their own. Until
then. lot them borrow from us and be honest
enough 10 confess IL.
Year: 1863

VITALITY or THE NoRrH.-The large number
Of festivals that have taken place this year. and
the extraordinary success of the booksellers
trade sale, 60 far, in their individual cases. TO
prove that, instead Of New York being ruined
by the withdrawal Of the Southern trade, our
city Is moro prosperous in 1868 than II was ia
lsJs.
Year: 1863

Jority would have been at least doubled. The
same comforting assurance is due to the Hon.
ne could have ruled 1t for few months, and
who is now trying In vain to ruin It, out Of
spite at his Ill success in the Albany Conven.
ton. Nine-tenths of the people Of this State ara
decidedly in favor Of the war for the Union.
and for nothing else. Politicians make all this
muddle about peace. If the conservative peO-
pie of all parties could only get together once
and have fair and square vote upon this mat
ter we should never be troubled with niger
heads, copperheads or soreheads again.
Year: 1863

Ewe are requested to announce that from
this date until the meeting of Congress the
President will be unable to receive visitors, his
time being fully occupied by public business.
NOVEMBER IS, 1858.
Year: 1863

Rebel sources state that there are now in the Confederate jails over fsur hundred Union nss. arrested from every Southern State, whose only crime is refusal to take up arms in aid of rebellion, or love for the old flag. Some are eighty years old, others less than sixteen. The nsstality among them is heavy.
Year: 1863

The Secretary of the Interior has sent
to Congress q letter and accompanying
letters from Indian Commissioner Dole,
with tSe recommendation for the distribu-
ton of 100000 at once among the In
dians of Utah. based upon The facts
that many of the savsges are becoming
restive and insubordinate believing the
government has lost it's power and ability
to protect them on the one hand and keep
them in subjection on the other. He al
so recommended two temporary special
agents one to the Chippswss Of Utah
and the other to the Upper Missouri.
Year: 1863

~ Claib. Jackson is dead. At the
commencement of the rebellion be said he
would take Missouri out of the Union or
take her to hell. He failed to take her
out Of the Union. and has gone to try the
other alternative
Year: 1863

\ HoME FOR SALE. How much we dis
like to read so sad an announcement in
the advertising department Of paper -
Not house and grounds only, but all the
long cherished memories and tender aSso-
Citations Of the place, that enrich it with u
wealth beyond the computation of bust
ness men, the traders in homesteads and
other classes of real estate 1t is a sorry
day for mainland more so for family
when he is obliged to give up his home
and go again drifting over the world. No
other experience shocks the sensitive
heart like this All gone-al deserted. -
The lights shining no more in the window.
The familiar faces no longer pressed
against the panes. The fires dead and
gone ont. The smoke no more curling
from the chimneyS. The dear voices will
not be heard there again, though the men
pass and rcpass the house daily. Ali!
there is needed no desolation Of u sort like
this. His must be hard and undevelop-
ed nature that can contemplate such q
scene without the deepest emotion. To
lose ones home, is to lose nearly all that
earth has to offer of happiness to man.


Rural New Yorker.
Year: 1863

DANGEROUS PLEASURES. have sat up
on the seashore and waited for its gradual
approaches, and have seen its dancing
waves and white surf, and admired that
lie who measured it with His hand had
given to it such life and motion; and
have fingered until its gentle waters grew
into mighty pillows, and had wcll-nigh
swept me from my fTmcSt footing. So
have | seen heedless youth gazing with
. too curious spirit upon the sweet mo,
tions and gentle approaches of inviting
pleasure, till it has detained his eye and
imprisoned his feet, and swclled upon his
soul, and swept him to swift destruction.
Year: 1863

LIFE Is THE SEEDTlME. To-day for to-
morrow; this year for the next. And as
we are reaping what others Sowed, let us,
as Christians and as wise men, sow not
only for ourselves, but that generations
unborn shall rise up and call us blessed
We trust seed S this day scattering which
shall be reapcd hereafter in that happy
day when every man shall find in another
"a brother and friend" IT. then, with
the wisdom which comes from above, we
go forth scattering the precious seeds of
true bliss and real good, how happy for
ourselves, and for all that are dear to us,
in time and eternity. But let none de-
spair because they cannot sow and reap
in the same day. Remember the patience
of the husbandman, and initiate him in
preparing for the golden harvest which
will never end. lib.
Year: 1863

The SIEYES OF SOCIETY. would
not pour precious wine into sieve vet
that were as wise as to make a confident
Of one of those "leaky vessels" of society
that, like corporation ater.carts, seems
to have been made for the express purpose
of letting out what they take in. There
is this difference, however, between the
perforated puncheon and the leaky brain ::
the former lays the dust, and the latter is
pretty sure to raise one. Beware of ooZy-
headed people, between whose ears and
mouth there is 10 partition. Before you
make bosom friend Of any man, be sure
that he is secret tight. The mischief that
the non-retentivcs do is infinite. In war
they often mar the best laid schemes and
render futile the most profound strategy
In social life they sometimes set whole
communities by the ears, frequently break
up families, and are the cause Of innumer.
able miStortunes, miseries and crimes
In business they spoil many a promising
speculation and involve hundreds in bank
ruptcy and ruin. Therefore DC very care
full to whom you intrust information Of
vital Importance to your own interests or
to the interests of those you hold dear.
Every man has a natural inclination to
communicate what he knows; and If he
does not do so, it is because his reason
and judgment are strong enough to con-
troll his inherent propensity. When you
find friend who can exercise absolute
power over the communicative instinct
if We may so term it-wear him in your
heart, "yea. in your heart of hearts" If
you have no such friend, keep your own
counsrl.-[lb.
Year: 1863

DIAMoNDs.--A diamond is diamond,
though you shall put it on the hand of a
beggar; only that on the finger Of ii beg
gar nobody would believe it to be dia-
mond. Docs not mcndicant genius every
day offer the precious Jewel in the head
for sale, and yet, because the holder is q
mendicant, does not the world believe the
jewel to be of no value" Men have often
died with jewels in their brains; and not
until the men were dead were the gems
owned to be of the true water.--[ [Jerrold.
Year: 1863

orihg, in the slightest degree, our enormous,
volume of paper currency. The action Of ore
forces the action of another, when if all stood
firm the public credit mig ght be saved.


A refusal to receive these notes. from whats
ever cause and however weighty the reason,
would create among the noncommeric:al classes
the most general alarm and even distrust and
the want of confidence would become universal.
The danger can now be stopped. Ii We tasf to
check it., in my opinion it will be beyond rem
edy.


The suggestions of the Treasurer in regard
to the manner Of providing against any proba-
BILE loss are well worthy of your consideration
ard have 20 doubt will have great weight in
your deliberations.


Desiring to detair you but a few days at
this busy and inconyeaient season, refrain
from bringing before you various other mat
ters which might we'll claim your attention at
regular session. | will therefore oily call to
your notice one more subject.


The President of the Confederate States hav
ing called upon me for 1000 militia, 1t becomes
important 10 reglse the existing militia law in
certain particulars, both to facilitate their rails
ihg and equipment with all possible speed, and
to enlarge the lists of exempts for the proper
protection Of the State. In regard to these
amendments | will take pleasure ia consulting
with and assisting your military committees.


Permit me co thank you for your prompt as.
se,abiage at my call, auG to congratulate you
upoa the improved condition of QUE affairs,
State and national.


Since YOU adjourned our gallant armies have
again won great victories, and driven back
with slaughter and confusion the vast forces OF
the enemy. The danger of suffering forthe lack
Of food has happily passed, and the goodness
and mercy Of God has visited us with harvest
almost unparalleled, while the growing crops
every where promise equal bounteousness.


Let lis gather fresh courage from these Di-
vine blessings, and struggle with renewed
strength for the honor and independence of the
country.
Year: 1863

tlnfF SpftbS Etecttonss


The time is near at hand when th'


people will make choice of their loca


officers, and we call upon the Democ


racy of every township in the county
to look to their organizations and se'
that every man is prepared to discharge
his duty at the polls this Spring. TX
do this we must have efficient organi
cations of township and school district;
Ian organization that will not only
bring out every Democratic voter al
the spring elections, but one that will
be effective in disseminating political
truth, and warning the people against
the usurpations and unconstitutional
acts of our rulers.


Democratic clubs should be formed
in every township, and hold regular
meetings to discuss all those great and
exciting issues upon which depend the
liberty and happiness of the people
Let us all remember that next fall, at
the ballot-box, will be fought the great
contest for constitutional and individ-
ual liberty. The Democracy fight for
the Union, the Constitution and the



salvation of our country. For this,
no effort should be spared. Our great
est sacrifices will be fully compensated
if we can stay the wicked and uncon>
stitutional measures of the present
Administration, and crush out the
spirit of Abolitionism which has al
ready brought our country to the
verge of ruin. .e.


The Spring elections arc the pre-
liminaries of the fall contest. Let us
then organize for the spring elections
and work as men should do to gain a
great stake. ..


The Offices to be filed are not i'm
portant, but in this hour of danger to
our country, We must act for the flu
ture. Let the Democracy, therefore,
this Spring stand shoulder to shoulder
and perfect their organization, not for

the benefit of those who are elected to
office, but for the sake of the future.
Let us keep up our organization in the
spring as well at in the fall; and at
all times, in season or out Of season,
battle the conspirators against the
Constitution and the liberties of the
people.


The Democratic party must succeed.
The people everywhere are tired of
Republican and Abolition rule, and
will joyfully return to the principles
of the Democratic party, which has in
all times past, and does to-day, stand
up as firm as the eternal hills for the
Union and the glorious Constitution of
our fathers. We appeal to our friends
in every township not to forget the
Importance of our spring elections.--
Organize at once. Nominate good
honest men-men who are known to
be sound Democrats and friends of the
and the Union;-men
who have the frmness to stand up for
their convictions of right, and when
nominated, elect every one of them
If we would save our country in this
hour of our national extremity, we
must infuse Democratic vigor and old
time Jackson Democratic principles
into our ranks, and each for himself
work as if upon his own efforts de-
pended the success of our cause 70.
Patriot. aaa ..
Year: 1863

IN the county Of Oconto, Wiscon-


sin, there is q patriotic little town


Pensaukie. Some prominent copper


heads in another town, talked some of


entering land under the Homestead


act, and settling II the town. The ciCi-


zens there unanimously called a meet,
ing, and notified the individuals there


that they must take the oath Of


allegiance, if they calculated to make
| it their home. This they refused to DO,


and another meeting was held and


the following resolutions adopted
unanimously.


Whereas, our beloved country,
which has and still does afford us with


an innumerable multitude a*1Iessings
and privileges, which transcend that
Of any other government on this
globe. And Whereas, she has been
involved il cruel warfare for over two
years past, and the end Of it IS not vet
visible to Us. And l0b6redS, this part


Of our youthful State where We reside,
being to a great extent wild and un-
settled, we who are assembled here to-
night, declare ourselves to be faithful
servants to our Country, and feel in
duty bound to examine into the loyal
ty Of all doubtful persons who seek to


avail themselves Of privileges granted


by Government which they may seek


to destroy. Therefore, resolved that
we give neither aid nor comfort to an
enemy in our midst sooner than an Ell


emy upon the frontier opposing our


beloved Army. ReS0ZUed, that we So
licit settlers to come and establish their
homes among rs, to fell the gigantic
forest trees, and beautify their places,


with fields Of grass and golden grain,
without regard to party or nation, be


they only true to the government that


protects them, and friends to progress


and education, and peaceful members
in society. RosoJUod, that if possible


we will extend our influence beyond
this school district, that no disloyal
person or number Of persons who
shall be disposed to make any wiilful


breach upon the decorum Of this
peaceful and quiet town shall not be
tolerated. ReS0Iecd, that committee
Of at least seven be chosen to inves-
tigate the case Of all doubtful persons


who may attempt to settle among US,


and either obtain from them the oath


Of allegiance to the United States, or


tleir Immediate exit. Res0Jye9, that
q copy Of these resolutions be preserved


in connection with the persons names


who have caused us to assemble upon


this occasion, to be forwarded to the


land Office with explanations, provided
they refuse to comply wish these
acquisitions. RoaoIccd, that q copy


OF these resolutions be sent to the
Oconto Pioneer, and be published
four successive weeks
Year: 1863

A CoPPERIIEAD TRIUMPiI.-Among
the many defeats which the copper
heads have experienced this fall, they
can claim one triumph at least, and
that is the election by about 100
majority, of the notorious McCunn to
the office of Judge in New York city.
This McCunn is the same who in the
commencement Of the war had some
position in the army, and whose con
duct was SO outrageous that McCtel-
Ian ordered him to leave Washington
upon pain Of being arrested and shot
for mutiny. The triumph, much as it
is to be regretted, is not without its
important lesson, for it shows 20 what a
depth Of infamy the copperheads have
descended, when, without b!ushing,
they can elevate such man to tie
responsible Office of Judge.
Year: 1863

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. squirrel hunt
in AshtabuIa county, Ohio, in which
eighteen men were engaged on each
side, resulted in the Staying Of fifteen
hundred frisky little fellows on one
side and fifteen hundred and one on
the other. A close match and a big
days workout it reflects little cred
it on the prowess Of the hunters. The
fellows engaged in such useless and
wholesale slaughter Of game are fairly
entitled to be rationed for q time on


bread and water at the public expense.
Year: 1863

SKEDADDLING. = There are some
parties who run away for fear Of the
Draft, and others skedaddle after
they learn that they have drawn a
prize. There does not seem to be
any serious obstacles thrown in the
way of those who are disposed to take
this course, and thoughtIess towards
or sneaks may get into trouble if not
warned in time. They ought to know
that, to stay away after having been
drafted, is to become a desefter in law
and the liability to punishment as de-
serters will never outlaw, SO that to
make any anything BY running away
from the draft, is to consign ones
self to perpetual banishment from the
United States.
Year: 1863

TRY IT. and YOU will be satisfied that Il is
L the best Tea for the price in the country,
as hundreds of people can testify, who use it
for forty miles around. Gall at


j. HGNTFRrS
Year: 1863

Twelve MILES or Cars AND LocoxoryE.-1he Harris.
burg Union says:-"During the late squay times the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company took the precautionary
step Of concentrating, ponts removed from immediate
danger such Of their rolling stock absolutely
required TO carry limited business They had thus
concentrated locomotives passenger and freight upon
the sidngs between East Liberty and Wall Station the
western division OF the road extending for twelve miles
In length This long train has all been distributed dir
ferent points along the line the road considered
OF danger.
Year: 1863

INDIAN MATTERs-We hear that movement
has been projected by citizens of the western
and southern border of this county, having for
its end the speedy and certain determination of
the hostile Indians in this and Humboldt coun-
ties. No one probably feels a greater interest in
seeing these savage pests extermnated than we,
yet we believe the manner proposed not an ad-
visabe one at present. 1t is this Citizens pro-
pose to raise or pledge themselves for a certain
amount of money-say 81 900 or So 900 Then
an independent company is to be raised, its
members to fight Indians in their own way,
wherever they find them, they to receive ceI-
tain bounty for each scalp taken. This is the
mode proposed, as we understand it. If such be
the real intention of citizens of this or humboldt
county, we hope they will take no further steps


in the matter tpresent, for the following reason
with the plans of Col Whipple for the prosecu-
they will prove successful when everything is in
readiness But the time is not yet 1t is too
early in the season to fight Indians successfully.
When the winter SHOWS have driven them from
their mountain strongholds they will be at our
mercy. Recruiting for the Battalion is going on
briskly, and when the time comes to 90 at the
work in earnest all hands will be called into re-
quisition, even if Forts and Posts have to be
deprived of their garrisons. We believe the
present Indian campaign will be successfully
ended before the first of next July We hope
the border settlers will be patient yet a little
longer
Year: 1863

WE believe none of the San Francisco g Boil
ters in either House have been placed at the
head of any important committee The Spirit Of
the Times wishes it understood that neither As
semblymen Campbell, Cherry or Wood were
Boilers. They were the nominees on the Regu-
lar Unioa ticket, and placed on the Boilers
ticket afterwards