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Year: 1864

GOVERNOR SEYMovR's PRocLANArIoN--Ws
publish this document in full in another
column. IL reads we'll enough But what We
want now is work, not words. The Governor
still harps upon the militia regiments which are
not filled up and not ready 70 20 to the seat Of
war. Why does he not send Of those regiments
which are filed up and which are ready to 20?
Then the Governor lectures about constitutional
law. Is this the time for such essays! Let US
all do something to save the country, and then
We can quote the constitution ct our leisure.
The Governor IL - full Of words ~ diction-
sry. But We need men, and We need them ct
once. What 10 the use Of wasting time in talk
Ing about the constitution when We should ell
be trying to settle BY force Of arms whether
We have country and . constitution to talk
ab0utg
Year: 1864

THE HoPEIEss MCAPAcITY OF THE GovERN-
MENT.-It Is more than two weeks since General
Grant notified the War Department. that con-
siderable body OF troops had been sent away
from tho army on his front and gave it notice
to look out for its weak places. Yet this body
Of troops has made its way into loyal State,
has carried the devastation Of war into three
considerable towns Of Western Maryland, has
captured railroad train between Baltimore
and Philadelphia, and moreover captured
though il was not able to hold-one Of the
large forts in the line Of defences that encircles
Washington city. Though timely notice was
given Of what the government might expect, II
made no arrangements at all to provide that
this advance should do no harm, and the troops
Of Lees army were within Eve miles of the
White House, while the President was yet deep
in his scheme for reelection, and while General
Halleck was probably ponderipg over bis own
greatness Only collection Of the. most hope
less imbeciles could have been guilty of such q
failure to perform their respective duties. Mr..
Lincoln is 50 busy over the arrangement Of
plans for the next election that we ought not
to expect any consideration as to the defence
OF the capital from him. But what is General
Halleck for! Is he not, as the Presidents con-
fdeatial military man-the military part Of the
President-expected to do in such case rs
this what the President ought to have dono ?.
or Is he paid the salary Of major general only
-
Year: 1864

To PoLuICrASs.-This crisis ought to call all
politicians into the field. For il we lose Wash
ington there will be no White House and no
necessity OF Presidential election. Let the
politicians dght, OF their occupation will be
rone n
Year: 1864

still remains 10 camp During the day she has visitei
Point Of Rocks other places Of interest in this vicinity


ROADS


The roads In this section OF the country were never
remarkable FOR their excellence They all narrow
crooked and rut,y. Rain has been falling for the last
few hours. making a thick adhesive mud OF the dust
with which we were few hours since almost smothered
Year: 1864

We published some days snce the outline Of the law in
reference to alien voters passed Congress in July 1862
We give below the text of the enactment from which il
will be that soldier wishing to vote must get his ma
turazaton papers as usual the act merely varying the
time Of residence and nature of proof:


And nfurher enacted That any aen Of the age Of
twenty one years and upward who has been enlisted or
shall enlist in the armies Of the United States either the
regular or volunteer forces and has been or shall be
after honoraby discharged may be admitted to become
citizen OF the United States, upon his petition without any
previous declaration Of his intention to become citizen
the United States and that he sha be reaured to
prove more hsn ore years residence within the United
States previous to bis application to become such citizen
and that the court admitting such alien shall in addition
to such proof OF residence and good moral character
now provided by law, be satisfied BY competent proof Of
such person having been bonoraby discharged from the
service OF the United States aforesaid" (Sec 81 chap
800 Laws Of the 3th Congress- I'd Session. page 5g7 sp
proved July IL, l662)
Year: 1864

Judge GRIER, n the United States Court very forcbly
vndcaed the right of free discussion and private pro.
perty condemnng the seizure Of the Jefersonan Office
by Marshal Mlward at the instance of District Attorney
Coffee The seizure made in August 1861, at time
when public feeling very high, and every thing which
reflected in the least upon the Administration was de-
nounced reasonable Without any authority from the
President the District Attorney issued order to seize
the property Of the Jefersonan Democratic paper pub


shed at West Chester The Judge charged the jury that
there justification for the seizure that the District
Attorney hsd right to ssue such order and the Mar
sha to execute it, The right to writs belongs
to the courts alone Whichever way the jury may decide
this dctum from the bench in defence of private rights
and popular liberty will have good effect in restraining
public officers within the boundS of their authority as
reeusted by law, departure from which, if tolerated
must lead TO the most odous kind of oppression where the
psops have right to look for protection and security
Public fcers should remember that they not psri
sans in Cce and only called to vndcate violated law
when the proceedings under which they act clearly
gulsr ard from sufficient authority.-Phaia Ledger
Year: 1864

The Army and Navy Gazette this week publishes very
lengthy report from Gen Suly Of his Northwest Indian
campaign He says that be is perfectly satisfied of the
mpractcabity Of road for emgrants the route he
took All the country in the vicinity Of the Little Missouri
river is broken and affords excellent protection every
part for small bodies Of Indians to torment emgrant
train, and there is certainly safety in travelling it uat
the Indians e1terminsted The santees the Mouse
river almost starving and want to give themselves up
Year: 1864

The effect Of our shelling Charleston is said to be
quite destructive No less than five large 6res in that
doomed city have been visible during the last eight
supposed 20 have been kindled BY our shells,
Year: 1864

sorrow TO the hearts of many, and mourning
to many happy homes Some who one year
ago hailed with delight the beginning of the
New Year to day live only in the memory
of kind friends On last New Years day
they were as cheerful and happy us we are
to-day. Where are they now? They have
passed beyond that bourne from whence no
traveller returns. The bleak and chilling
winds of winter sweeps o er their graves, and
sings mournful requium to their memory
Their places are vacant at the family fire
side Others, who on that day stood fear
lesSiy between us and vindictive foe, in
defence of our noble country, now quietly
sleep beneath the biood-stained sward of
some long to be remembered battlefield


Not only Is the past year to be remember
ed on account OF the sorrow occasioned by
death, but it is a year which will never he
forgotten by the American people. The e.
vents which transpired during the past year
in the United States of America, will be re-
corded in history to be read by after gene
rations with feelings of deepest interest.
During the summer of eighteen hundred
and sixty-three, the martial tread of hostile
armies have been heard on the fair plains of
the old Keystone State. The roar of artil-
lery has made the hills of PENNSYLVANIA to
tremble, and her soil has been stained with





all the conflicts of the past year, It's joys and
Its sorrows, many of us have passed safely,
and surrounded by friends we pass the first
day of the New Year pleasantly And as
we sIt in our comfortable dwellings and hear
the bowling winds OF winter without, should
We not remember those who are far awav
upon the tented plains are deprived
of the blessings of home and the society of
friends-who are periing their lives in our
defence, and in defence of liberty and the
Union Yes, today, feelings of gratitude
and sympathy should swell up in every 10y
al heart toward the noble soldiers. We are
now about TO enter upon the duties of an
other year, and ere it shall close to give
place to another, many changes will have
Some of lis will doubtless have
gone the way of all living, and those of us,
who may be permitted TO witness the begin
ming of another year, will know that we are
a year nearer eternity: Ell.


Chestnut Ridge, Pa. Jan. !, 1864
Year: 1864

Oh be not the first to discover


blot on the fame of friend,
A flaw on the faith of lover,


Whose heart may prove true to the end
We. none of us know one another,


And oft into error we fall;
Then let US speak well of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all
A smile or a sign may awaken


Suspicion most false and undue;
And thus our belief may be shaken
IN hearts that are honest and true.
How often the light smile of gladness
Is worn by the friends that we meet,
To cover soul full of sadness,


Too proud to acknowledge defeat
How often the sigh of detection


Is heaved from the hypocrite's breast,
To parody truth and affection,


Or luli a suspicion to rest.
How often the friends we love dearest,
Their noblest emotions conceal
And bosoms the purest. sincerest,


Have secrets they cannot reveal
Leave base minds to harbor suspicion,
And small ones to trace our defects
Let ours be a noble ambition.


For base is the mind that suspects.
We. none of us know one another,


And oft into error we fail
Then let us speak well of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all
Year: 1864

Mr. EDToR-To-day We are permitted
to hail the dawn, and beginning of another
year The year eighteen hundred and sixty
three has passed and gone and to day it is
numbered with the things that were. Not
only has another year passed away, but with
it many of our dear associations. Many du-
ring the past year, have been deprived by
the relentless hand of death of a dear friend
or associate. True, this may not have been
the lot of all, yet it is nevertheless an undis-
puted fact, that the past year has brought
Year: 1864

WE have considerably enlarged TIE DAILY ONO
ST lTBsMAN, and now print it on plain and hand
some new type, and clear white paper. .-.. ~.


In Politics. TIE ONO STATEsMAN is'in War as in
Poace for the Country for the Constitution and for
Union Of equal States, with equal privileges, apd
with equal and exact justice to all its citizens. We
are for the Old Flag with not Star Stripe erased
and the Old Union as far as II possible to restore It,
and for the existing Constitution in It's spirit letter
aud purpose


Upon the coming events Of the year, rest the hopes
If tho People and Government. We are in the midst
of bloody and ptotracted civil war. It's duration
and close depend upon wiser, truer and more patr-
otic Policy than have seen during the present Ad-
ministration. Wsowe It to the memory Of our Faith
srs and TO the hopes Of our Children to the future Of
our Country and TO the best Of mankind, to
change Policy which is drifting us farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


THE STATESMAN will do all it can to aid in bring
ing about this change and hence. the Publishers in
vite support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for good NEWSPAPER, also wish to
have sound Constitutional journal.


We publish paper in which we seek To give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports, our Markets, our
Political and General News, carefully freed from
the sensational character and We seek to make THE
STATEsMAS trustworthy in every particular.


For News. for Instruction. for Good Morals. for
Sound Political Sentiments for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions. Take, Read and help to Cir
culate. TEE ONO STATESMAN. .-.


The WEEKLY OHIO STATESMAN is one of the
largest, cheapest, and best printed Papers In the
West Each number contains complete resume Of
all the Military and Political news of the week; the
latest telegraphic and market reports; carefully
prepared collection Of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance Of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The wide
circulation already obtained by this paper is an evil
dence Of its popularity and of its being adapted to
tho wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

Snow CusTARD.-For one quart now milk
take four largo eggs; set the milk on top
of the stove in clean iron yessel then
separate the eggs, beat the white into a
stiff frotl; when tho milk is scalding hot
slip the whites on top of the milk, turning
them over gently SO they will cook; then
lit them ont and dish; whip UP the yolks
with two tablespoonluls of sugar; pour iu-
to the milk. stirring rapidly all the time un-
til It. is scaldihg. The very moment it
comes to tho boiling point lift it.ofT; if it
boils it will curdle. When II cools eufi-
GENTLY. pour into the float dish with any
kind Of aavoring, then put the froth on top
and it will be splendid, =
Year: 1864

a lady who sings in a choir, GAYS she
wiil marry small man, because short me-
ter nuns arc Tho easiest to get along with.


DR.. Franklin used to say that rich wild
ows are the only piece of second hanl
goods that sell Tor prime cost.


rho treasure wo valuo we must hide.
as the fellow said when he thrashed his
Year: 1864

A military definition Of kiss would be
a report at headquarters.


There are two things which will make
us happy in this life, if we attend to them
The trst Ia never to vex ourselves about
what wo can { help; and the second, never
TO VeX ourselves about what wo can help.
Year: 1864

A special tax is leve on all lands In
the Township o L bcrty, two cents por aero
ON all lands within one-half mile of said
road Az cents per acre on all lands with
ia ono mile of said road and outside of said
frat half mile; one cent on all lands within
one and one-half miles and outside of said
first milo. and one cent on all tho remain
ing lands taxable for said road within said
Township OF Liberty.
Year: 1864

At the last session of Congress proposed
amendment of the Constitution, abolishing sla-
very throughout the United States, passed the
Senate, but failed for lack Of the requisite two
thirds vote of the House of Representatives. Al
though the present is the same Congress- with
nearly the same members, without questioning
the wisdom or patriotism of those who stood in
opposition, I venture to recommend the passage
Of the measure at the present session. OF course
the abstract question is not changed by an in


indicated that the next Congress will pass the
measure, if this does not. Hence, there is only
a question Of time, as to when the proposed
amendment will 60 to the States for their ac-
ton, and as tits to 60, at all events may we not
agree thatthe sooner the better. 1t is nOt claimed
that the election has imposed duty on mem
bers to change their views votes, any farther
than an additional element to be considered,
their Judgment may be affected by it. 1t is the
voice of the people, now for the first time heard
on the question. In great national crisis like
ours unanimity of action among those seeking
common end is very desirable, almost indis-
pensabley and yet no approach to such unanim-


ty is at all possible, unless some Difference shall
be paid to the will of the majority, simply be-
cause it is the will of the majority. The COM
mon end is the maintenance of the Union, and
among the means to secure that end such will,
through the election, has most unquestionably
declared in favor of such Constitutional amend
ment. The most reliable indication of public
purpose Fhis country is derived through our
popular elections. Judging from the recent
canvass and its results, the purpose of the, peo-
pie within the loyal States, to maintain the in
Year: 1864

The agricultural Department under the super
vision of its present energetic head is rapidly
commencing itself to the great and vital inter-
est it was created TO advance. 1t is peculiarly
the peoples department, in which they feel
more directly concerned than in any other.
commend it to the continued attention and fos-
tering care Of Congress.
Year: 1864

Judge TTBBITs Of Arkansas, was among
the merchants on Change yesterday. In
the course of conversation he said he was
compelled to leave bis State for the North
some time ago, subsequent to the breaking
out of the rebellion, for expressing senti-
ments on the subjects of disunion and Slav-
cry, which at that time were classed under
the head Of "Abolitionism. Now, he says,
If he should in the same place, express the
same views he would be sent South as a
rebel, He made this remark to illustrate
the change Of public sentiment in that State.
The People there, including the largest
shareholders, are thorougbgoiBg, out and
out radical abolitionists-not gradual but
immediate emaneipationists. Thus il is
throughout the South-in Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana and Tennessee, the
Y mon men who have been on the inside of
the rebellion, have grown up with Slavery,
have seen the workings Of the institution.
and are able to speak from personal expert
ence, are bitter in their denunciations of
Slavery and are in favor of burying its dead
carcass ont Of sight with all possible dis
patch. These men put to shame the Con-
servatives Of the North, who are fearful
lest the war may hurt the institution, and
desire that it may be retained in all its ugli-
ness aud wickedness and power, to continue
to curse the nation and to breed, at soma
future day, another civil war. But We arc
marching on Gin. Gaz.
Year: 1864

CLERICAL VITA Universalist clergy
man ofWisconsin, who hasrecently returned
home from term Of service as chaplain to
a regiment in the army of the Cum berland,
spoke at town meeting the other day, and
in course of his remarks touched on the
atrocious barbarities of the rebels. Ny
friends, he said, L have always preached to
you against any such institution as hell, or
future punishment, but my experience with
in the last few months has modified my
opinion somewhat; believe there is hell
provided for those wicked devils as a naili-
tarN necessity
Year: 1864

Step out into the purest air you can fnd;
stand perfectly erect, with the head and
shoulders back, and then fixing the lips as
though you were going to whistle, draw the
air through the nostrils in to the lungs. =
When the chest is about full raise the arms
hands down, as you suck in the air, SO as t.
bring them over the head, just as the lung
are quite full. Then drop the thumbs in
ward, and after gently forcing the arm
backward, and the chest open, reverse tn.
process by which you draw your breath, til
the lungs are entirely empty. This process
should be repeated three or four times du


ring the day, 1t is impossible to describe
to one who has never tried it, the gloriou.
sense of yigor which follows the exercise
1t is the best expectorant in the world, we
know gentleman, the measure OF whose
chest has been increased some three inches
| during BIS many months. ...4-l5
Year: 1864

sssaa ia France from tic time OF that great
usurpe, Hugh Capet 10 the time Of that other
great usurper Napoleon Bonaparte. But the
surest way TO provide against the violation Of
law is TO make the law elastic at that very
point where it was most freqlently broken; or.
indeed, 10 remove The law altogether, and leave
the point open. This Is tho real glory of our
constitution, and it is here that the progress in
government made In modern times is seen.
Under our system any man may rise TO tie
supreme place. and great man may 60 to any
extreme for the good OF the country, and still
be within the law. Respect TO law ON tho part
Of all our rulers is fact Of our history. honora.
BILE to the trainers of our constitution .ewho 80
framed the law that there could be no tempta
ton for any truly great man to transcend II.


Iu this view we said, and We say, to General
Grant that he Is now in the position TO save the
country from anarchy and ruin. If he 0Dly has tie
moral force to have bis own way. His course
must be clear and straightforward from the
commencement, and he must Insist upon the
unconditional surrender" Of every point that
the radicals hold He must not temporize with
them for momcnt. or he will go as Mcclellan
did. He has to fight against that, and wo sin-
cerely hope that he may win, though, Of course,
ii will be "treason in new form" if he does.
Year: 1864

GooD ADvlcs-That OF Governor Bramlatte
to the people OF Kentucky to adhere to tie
cause Of the government, and to look for
justice to the laws Surely tue people OF Ken
lucky have had enough Of State rights as ad
ministered by JEFF. Davis
Year: 1864




No man was so ardently cheered at Chi
eaeo as was Vallandigham. He could not
walk from his seat, he could not wavs his
hand. but that the crowd grew wild IN
their cheers. The mere mention OF his
name would stir the heart of every peace
Democrat.


On the other hand Mcclellan received
like oyations when his name was men
toned. Here were men cheering the man
who had been martyr to arbitrary arrests
and then cheering for the man who was
according TO Harris, of Maryland,
a0reater tyrasat than Lincoln" We asked
3 Democrat from New Jersey to explain
this Inconsistency. he replied: "The OUT
side pressure is made up Of boys and un-
reasoning men. They therefore cheer for
both alike!n Such was actually the case
The inconsistency was Observed through
ont the whole proceedings. But yet the
marty will be harmonious they say. we
doubt 1t. We have heard many Democrats
in Ohio say they never would vote for Nc
Clellan. VIII they now?
Year: 1864

World Win the 1OllOWlnS pen-piSsuASs Va
Vallandigham and Train. He is evidently
enamored with the 'great martyr"


YALLANDIeHAM.


In appearance Mr.. Vallandigham is
about forty-Ave years of age, Of medium
stature, hair tinged with gray, rather a
solid and rustic lock at first glance, but,
withal, a fire of genius cleaning from his
eve. The most distinctive feature of his
couutenance is an expression of painful
sadness, as if deep, corroding sorrow had
long gnawed at his heart. 1t Is not an al
together unpleasant expression, for his
manner Is genial and, at the same time,
composed, but rstht trace of that deep
conflict which he may have waged with
the world, or mayhap has sunk deep into
his youthful heart, which has left its shadow
and image upon all his subsequent life.
He imprefses one ss possessed OF con
seious power, but as one who also feels
and knows full well the lamentable
ignorance and baokwardness Of those
about him. Fierce in debate, he is, an
common lnIerOVUISO - I,lanid IS on in
faut. CONTRARY to the usual opinion, he
is not hard in feature, nor bloodless in as
meet eontrariwise, his smile is warm and
genial, without levity truly, but full of
deep rich fund of good feeling. Should
he pause in his career and retire into prl-
vste life. of which there is not the least
likelihood, he will be reckoned as remark
able efiorescence of American statesman
ship. psefer to imagine him, however, as
holding the most important trusts IN the
land, and career OF usefulness and emil
papoa
Year: 1864

1t is impossible to give any estimate of
the immense crowd, drawn to Chicago to
attend the convention. There was hardly
standing room at the hotels, and all streets
in the central part of the city are thronged
with people.
Year: 1864

LANSING, January 26.
A joint resolution was unanimously
passed in the Legislature to day, asking
the Michigan Congressional Delegation to
use their influences to have Provost
Marshal General Hill removed for dis
courteous and insulting treatment of the
people of Michigan.
Year: 1864

Mr.. Bsysrd yielded to the force Of cir
cumstanees, and took the oath, over which


the senste has been debating for week.
he then made what was understood to be
his farewell speech. he left his seat, and
the impression intended tO be left on all
was that he would Immediately forward
his resignation. His friends, however, say
that he will do nothing Of the kind, and
that be will continue to absent bimssl
from his seat bqt will not resign, and will
thus keep the DslaWsre Legislature from
slecling q successor. They boast that